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Kow Kow

4.4 (144 reviews)
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Updated 1 month ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Matcha ice cream
Kamal B.

Absolutely delicious matcha ice cream with really yummy marshmallow like thingies with fresh strawberries! I personally don't like ice cream that is overly sweet (crazy I know) and this actually hit the spot of being just an overall delicious taste and not being TOOOOO much of a sweet treat either!!! Love love The staff was very efficient with their service and you could that everyone was thoroughly enjoying their ice cream at their outdoor seating! I look forward to coming here again!

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Heidi S.

Oh my goodness, I had forgotten how truly off the charts amazing Kow Kow is! We came here as a group of six to celebrate with ice cream, and it had been a few years since our last visit. Between all of us, we tried Berry Nutty, Milk + Matcha, Oreo Factory, and The Usual. We each were really happy with our choices and the presentation of each was absolutely gorgeous. My choice was the Berry Nutty, and it was completely covered with walnuts, which is exactly what I was hoping for. The fresh blackberries were huge and bursting with juicy flavor, and I opted for hazlenut drizzle rather than condensed milk, which was a perfect choice for me. I went with the choco chip waffle and it was soft, warm, gooey and an absolute dream. Yum! Kow Kow's service was spot on as well. There were two groups before us, but the line moved pretty quickly and we received our ice cream with just a short wait. We ate in the spacious outdoor area, and there were plenty of tables and chairs for everyone. Such a delicious treat to visit Kow Kow and let me just say that it definitely won't be years before we head back there for ice cream again!

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Stephanie T.

I came back to Kow Kow for their Graham Canyon ice cream and original waffle. I got the ice cream and waffle separated this time. The Graham Canyon ice cream consists of graham cracker ice cream with graham cracker swirls and sponge candy pieces. DELICIOUS! My friends and I came here on the Saturday of move in weekend for Fall 2024 Brown University returning students. It was packed with students, but we were able to grab a table and chairs. It was a beautiful breezy night and perfect for ice cream. I really enjoy coming back to Kow Kow!

Rachel O.

Kow Kow has always been a dazzling 5-stars for me. Shotgun review: - Young crowd - Young & hard-working staff - Easy to navigate menu - Outdoor seating available - Gluten-free options* - Totally photogenic ice cream** *No upcharge for a gluten-free/vegan cone. Can you believe it? I barely can. **Not only is the ice cream a work of art, it's also delicious, crave-worthy, & totally satisfying.

Mango Sticky Rice
Kyleigh D.

A great place for unique ice cream flavors in bubble waffle cones. The mochi topping is a MUST. My favorites are the Mango Sticky Rice special or the Strawberry Matcha. It can get very crowded here, with little sitting room inside.

Deena S.

A group of us went to Kow Kow about a year and a half ago on a visit to Providence, RI. I was just thinking about how unique it was. The ice cream cones are huge. The cone is made in house and looks like it has bubbles around it. The mix-ins are delicious. We had one with blackberries, one with Oreo cookies, one with strawberries, and one with chocolate chips. all were extremely fresh and the ice cream is good too. I will certainly visit there again the next time I go to Providence!

The Colonel visits the KOW!!!KOW!!!
Colonel I.

While visiting Providence, from the free state of Florida, a family member took me to the KOW!!!KOW!!! Super duper cones and magical ice cream creations! May you stay in business forever. You are hereby Colonel Ingus approved!

Kim S.

Delicious ice cream with great seasonal creations! We love going to KowKow for special occasions and celebrating! We always enjoy the location, eating on the patio outside and we started visiting them at their food truck initially. The staff is great with making recommendations! My only wish would be for them to offer more coffee ice cream creations!

Chloe H.

Got the persimmon flavor but didn't really taste the persimmon. Otherwise liked it, the waffle was crunchy and reminded me of my childhood. Size was good.

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Ashlee M.

Had to come here after seeing this place all over Yelp! The cone was delicious and the strawberry cheesecake with extra graham is where it's at. The cone was gigantic but I nearly finished the entire thing! You gotta have it! But beware of the crazy lines! We came here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and the place was completely packed and the line seemed like it would take an hour but it actually went pretty quickly! So don't let the line deter you from trying this- because it's amazing!

Graham Canyon
Jose P.

This was my second time here and Kow Kow doesn't disappoint. While they may not have dozens of flavors, whatever they do have is sure to hit! I typically go for chocolate based ice cream but this time I tried the Graham Canyon. I love how fresh the strawberries were. Bubble waffle cone is top tier! Ice cream is great quality! Definitely will return when I am in the area.

Black Raspberry ice cream bubble waffle cone
Tracey H.

The ice cream here has a perfectly chosen flavor profile. The ice cream is creamy and delicious. The cones are awesome. Although it was busy, the service was quick and they all were great. The ambience is well a grab and go ice cream shop. They do have outdoor seating but could be limited at times. There are lots of lovely local restaurants to have dinner and stop at Kow Kow for dessert. I enjoyed my experience. It's hard to go wrong with ice cream!

Rice flavor ice cream in matcha waffle and Ube in waffle
Sarah S.

Their Spring hours are here so they are opened earlier at 2PM! A cute ice cream shop in Providence where the ice cream is also so aesthetic. There are new flavors for this month in highlight of AAPI month. There is ube and rice flavor ice cream and other flavors as well. There are so many unique flavors here to try! The waffle comes out fresh and warm each time and there are different flavors for the waffles as well! There is multiple toppings to choose from. There are a couple of seating inside or outside!

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