The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Rhode Island — 2026

We compared all 161 ice cream shops in Rhode Island on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Nana's Ice Cream & Gelato CafeNarragansett Gelato

Mon-Fri 2:00 - 9:00, Sat-Sun 12:00 - 9:00

(401) 500-1900 Website View listing

#2 · Ben & Jerry'sProvidence VeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes

Mon-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat 12pm-1am, Sun 12pm-12am

(401) 421-1114 Website View listing

#3 · SundaesCranston Soft serveVeganIce cream cakes

Mon–Sun 12-8pm

(401) 942-8150 Website View listing

#4 · Tricycle Ice CreamProvidence

Thu 3pm-8pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm

(401) 741-3549 Website View listing

#5 · Len's Ice Cream HavenPawtucket Milkshakes

Tue-Sun 12pm-7pm

(401) 728-2474 Website View listing

#6 · Dear Hearts Ice CreamWarwick

02:30 pm – 09:00 pm

(401) 467-4500 Website View listing

#7 · The Ice Cream Machine CoCumberland

Mon-Sun 11am-6pm

(401) 333-5053 Website View listing

#8 · Cold Fusion GelatoNewport Gelato

weekends

(401) 849-6777 Website View listing

#9 · Lincoln CreameryLincoln Soft serveHomemadeVeganIce cream cakesMilkshakes

12:00pm - 9:30pm

(401) 724-1050 Website View listing

#10 · Kow KowProvidence

Tue-Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 4pm-10pm

(401) 250-3432 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.