I finally visited Mr Lemon this summer. I did grow up being a Del's girl and I will always be a del's girl but that doesn't mean I can't also love Mr Lemon! They have fun flavors and you can mix and match, combining two flavors was actually encouraged when I couldn't decide! The two people working there were friendly and quick. I believe it is cash only, definitely make sure you have cash on you! It was super refreshing on a hot day. I wish they had tables or chairs on the side of the building though! read more

Mr Lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Not sure how I haven't reviewed mister lemon! This is a summer Rhode Island staple that has added so much joy into my life since 2020! They have the best ice for summer days and I love how it's family owned and operated. Summer hand simmer in Rhode Island without this adorable little spot! If you haven't been, you must. read more

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Mr. Lemon is a Rhode Island staple and a prime destination for frozen lemonade during the summer. I would consider it far superior to other local frozen lemonade company. The texture is smooth, with a balanced lemon flavor, avoiding excessive sweetness. Mr. Lemon offers various flavors, such as lime, grape, and mango, you can even create unique flavor combinations. The prices are reasonable and it's cash only. The owners are always so friendly and welcoming and treat every customer like they are family. Mr. Lemon is located on Hawkins Street in Providence, the street parking can sometimes be difficult but it's definitely worth it. Summer in Rhode Island is incomplete without a visit to Mr. Lemon. read more

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Open for 2025 season! Cash only! Best lemonade in the state! Opening day flavors are based on Orange & Watermelon for 5/3 weekend! Check Facebook for hours of operation. read more

The slurpee was very good and the service was super nice. I really recommend trying it. I ordered the watermelon which was awesome

The very best root beer (and other flavors) ices. Great customer service. Highly recommended.

Super friendly staff, unique and interesting flavors (lime Rickey, Margarita, tutti fruity). But the frozen lemonade wasn't my favorite. It's a very nice soft ice, maybe more like a slushy. I didn't like the flavor and level of sweetness. Very sweet, not tart enough, especially the lemon. Tasted more like candy. If you like that sort of thing, you'll love it. I prefer the frozen lemonade from Dairy King, which is is very lemony, no artificial colors and not a syrup bomb. read more

Mr Lemon - Ocean mist consists of margarita and lime rickey - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

the best frozen lemonade ever!!! the watermelon is going to hit the spot every single time. love that they have rotating flavors & the owners are so sweet. ill always make the drive to mr lemon! read more

Mr Lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Far superior to the "other" local frozen lemonade company. So many flavors always rotating. Service is always so friendly. I love supporting this small local business. read more

So I don't have the knowledge to compare Mr. Lemon to other frozen lemonade places in town, but it's darn good nonetheless. I ran into it by chance coming through the neighborhood after finishing up work while visiting Providence, and I'm glad I did. In a few words, it's delicious, ice cold, and smooth. I had the watermelon flavor, which was excellent, so I'm not sure about the classic lemon flavor but I'm sure it's excellent as well. The guy working at the time I stopped (not sure if he was the owner or what) was pleasant and friendly, which I didn't find to be the norm for people in the area (?!), and I was glad to see a local business thriving. On the flipside, I did find the prices to be a bit high, but maybe that's just me. Nonetheless, this is a must stop and go. read more

My favorite place for a sweet treat on a hot day! Mr Lemon has the most unique slushy flavors. From tutti frutti to grape fruit, to margarita and red apple - you need to try them all! The couple who are always running the place are so sweet and kind. Also, you cannot beat the prices!! It is so affordable! Be aware that it is cash only before you go!! I'm patient waiting till they reopen next summer so I can get another slushy!! read more

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Surprisingly given the business name, the lemon flavor was just ok; the apple and watermelon flavors were much better! Tasty slushy-like crushed ice with flavor syrups, served so cold that the cup immediately begins to sweat? Sign me up! The texture was so smooth, so easy to eat! I love the way the ice melts ad you eat and you're left with a perfect mouthful of syrup & flavored ice. I think - while there's room here for both institutions - Del's still has the edge with my tastebuds, because of their tart pieces of lemon rind. No real fruit flavorings here. Still, the flavor options at Mr Lemon are superior since there's an actual choice. Customer service is so friendly too! It was busy when we came, but no line since things moved fast. As with Del's, remember to turn your cup periodically to avoid ending up with a solid lump of ice in the middle, and finish your serving before driving away or the separation of the juice/syrup from the hardening ice changes everything, and not for the better. Also, these cups are a teeny bit thin for the larger sizes; they got out of shape/bent before we finished. Minor point - we loved it anyway! read more

Mr Lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I can't believe I've never been here in my 40 years here in Rhode Island! So so yummy. Way better than the other frozen lemonade place....shhhhhh...I couldn't stop drinking this. Best texture and not overly sweet or full of sugar. Parking is tight, cash only, read more

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We've been coming here for years. My son is anaphylactic to peanuts and treenuts and has always safely enjoyed Mr. Lemon until today. We picked up him and his friends to buy them slushes but today they offered an almond flavor. This would have been fine if they used safe practices to prevent cross contamination of other flavors but they don't. This makes all flavors unsafe for kids with treenut allergies. It's very disappointing and a tragedy waiting to happen. I asked when almond will be gone and they weren't sure. We bought some for ourselves and his friends and headed to Dels for a safe treat. Overall it's a great place and owners are very nice but clearly they don't have family with food allergies or would be more considerate. Almond flavor is labeled for allergen but they failed to write that other flavors are cross contaminated. No big deal to some but life or death to a kid with an allergy who mistakenly gets another flavor assuming it is safe. read more

Mr Lemon - signs on the door of a restaurant - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

You're either team Del's or team Mr. Lemon, and let me tell you... I don't think that there are enough people on team Mr. lemon!! Both are amazing, but Mr. Lemon is old reliable for me and always amazing. If you're looking for a treat and are in the area, you better get over here! read more

Love Mr. Lemon! My hubby grew up on this stuff since he was a kid. The owners are so personable & kind. Flavors change sporadically, they post flavor updates on their fb page. Prices go up each year it seems but still worth the purchase to me. $4 for the largest cup they have which is an actual medium sized beverage cup. I like the consistency of the lemonade and the mix of flavor. My all time fave is lemon meringue. read more

Mr lemon is by far the best lemonade in town The rest Dells and New England lemonade is weak in flavor and texture. I now live in GA but visit Mr. lemon EVERYtime I go home. Thanks for your continued service guys read more

I sometimes wonder how such a great little business ended up on Hawkins ave? I guess thats what makes it a gem! PS....the owners are so fricken sweet, where else can you go and alway feel welcomed just like you were apart of the family! read more

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This place has been around for as long as I can remember.... My dad will tell you think same thing. It's a small unassuming Building so you may miss it when you drive by .... Do yourself a favor and slow down so you don't ! It's a family owned placed and the continue to use the same family recipe. They have the usual flavors but offer other daily. The new flavors are on their Facebook Page. I love the watermelon. It's not sugary sweet and is refreshing. I love it here and it's always on my summer bucket list. No summer is complete without at least one visit to Mr Lemon ! read more

Best lemonade in RI. I love Dels but Mr.Lemon is so much more flavorful. Their lime and guava lemonade . They never disappoint and the workers are always super friendly. 10 out of 10 for me read more

Mr Lemon - a person painting a mural on a building - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place immediately made me love it more than Del's just based on the friendliness of the guy behind the counter. He immediately asked how I was, talked about the weather and cracked a few jokes. Before I even tried my frozen lemonade, I thought, I love this place! Now with that said, the frozen lemonade here isn't like Dels. Dels is white ice with bits of lemon. This is very, very fine flavored ice. They have flavors like Pina Colada, Tutti Fritti, Banana Cream and Vanilla Watermelon. They don't sell food, just drinks, but a (huge) small is just two bucks! I thought my frozen lemonade was great and I'll definitely be back. Considering it was about 50 degrees in late September when I went and there was a line, I'm not the only person who thinks this place is neat. Plenty of on street parking too! read more

Mr Lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I've been coming here for years , since I was a child ! These people are some of the nicest business owners you'll ever meet ! My whole family are regulars here, they even showed up to my nanas wake years ago! Truly just kind people . Lemon is my go to , but when they have cherry I'll always go for that ! read more

Absolutely delicious!! I had the watermelon and it was so incredibly good and full of flavor. Even as it melted, it did not taste watered down at all. The staff is really friendly and they have a pretty cool assortment of random nick-knacks hanging in the back of the shack. The only down-side: No spoons or straws. You must sip it the old-fashioned way! read more

Mr Lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Oooo. Quickly a big fan! When you arrive in Rhode Island, people will tell you there is but one ice lemonade stand and that is Del's. I'd beg to differ. In fact, here in Rhode Island there is but 2 places: Del's and Mr. Lemon. Each different in what they serve, each distinguishing themselves from the other. Mr. Lemon is located in a residential area in Providence. Doesn't look like much from the outside but you really can't miss it with the giant painted lemon on the outside holding a stop sign. They're open every day and generally has a line of people by the window but today there was no one. Initially we were concerned that we came upon a day when they closed randomly in the afternoon. Luckily we feared not and saw that they were in fact open. This cash only establishment has 3 size cups for you to choose from. While many on Facebook will tell you they come for the large, I was very satisfied with the smallest cup there ($3). They have a variety of flavors/colors. While Del's is on the less sweet and intense side, this is the opposite. You have rich colors and flavors and the real tang of the lemonade which I crave. They have flavors like "Tutti Fruitti", blueberry lemonade and many others. The flavors change daily and the customer service is awesome. Parking on the street is free and most people just park turn on their "park anywhere" lights (hazard lights) and then take off. read more

As mentioned by many, staff is insanely friendly. With service aside, we will explore the beverage/treat itself. The ultimate question will be Mr.Lemon or Del's. Here is a breakdown: Mr.Lemon's ice is finely crushed, so the beverage is like a slush feeling. Truly is great to enjoy on a fine summer day because of its consistency. The flavoring isn't that great though. It seems like Mr. Lemon crushed the ice and just added artificial flavoring to the ice. Not of big fan of artificial flavoring. It is pretty cool that you can mix the flavors though! Del's, on the other hand, has crushed ice that isn't as fine as Mr.Lemon, but in Del's you can actually taste the Lemon! Sadly, Del's only has one selection (lemon), whereas Mr.Lemon has different flavors to select from (Mango, watermelon, lemon, mix, etc.). read more

I could go to Mr. Lemon everyday. I did not think I was going to like them better than I like Del's, but I did. Our first trip there, I fell in love with the lemon flavor. My husband got the watermelon and that was delicious and sweet. The kids got a blueberry and watermelon mix and also vanilla. My son loved the blueberry watermelon mix, but pay attention to the board because the flavors change. The friendliness of the owners is something we don't see too often anymore. They speak to everyone with such kindness and genuineness. I absolutely love them and their business. Enjoy a great treat and know that you are supporting an awesome small business. read more

Yay for Mr. Lemon! I would go with Mr. Lemon if I'm craving a more sweeter lemonade. The flavor choices changes around. Sometimes I'd like to mix the lemon and strawberry or get just lemon. The ice is very blended and smooth. read more

The best Lemonade hands down! I always get the tutti-fruity with lemon instead of vanilla and it's always delicious! Ms.lemon is always in a good mood and ask how your day is going. The only bad thing is the parking situation, as soon as you hit the cross section you have to be quick and find parking. read more

Why is the world's best lemonade sold in the world's shittiest neighborhood? I'm only kidding about the neighborhood (a little), but not about the lemonade. If sunshine, happiness, and delight were frozen and served in a cup, you would have Mr. Lemon. On a hot day, this beverage can't be beat. On a cold day, I go anyway because it's still awesome. I'm a purist, so I usually get the standard lemonade, but there isn't a bad choice if you want to try another flavor. The consistency is so smooth, infinitely preferable to competitor Del's. Taste is far superior as well. As the previous reviews state, the staff running Mr Lemon are just great people. They don't know me from a hole in the wall, but every time I'm there, I'm treated like royalty. The owner certainly knows how to earn repeat business. Two minor complaints: a.) They're seasonal so they're closed October through March. Six months is a long time without a fix. b.) Parking is on the street, and Hawkins can get busy sometimes. read more

Mr. Lemon's is a paper cup of cool heaven on a hot summer day. No other frozen lemonade can compare. A small is fairly large ... and it's only 2 dollars! If it's your first time, then get the tutti fruity - so you can try all their wonderful flavors at once. My favorite is a watermelon vanilla combo. I've been coming here since I was just wee little thing, and It's always been perfect. No one is exaggerating about the genuine friendliness of the folks that run the place. Always smiling, always kind, and always quick. I love that. When you come, expect a line, even if the weather is on the cool side. It's THAT good. Bring some cash and be ready to have your heart stolen. read more

After all of the hullabaloo, I finally decided to try Mr. Lemon. To be honest, it was ok. Nothing mind-blowing but definitely a change from the usual lemon flavors. Heres' what I loved: - The people that own this place are just so sweet and awesome. You can tell that this place is a labor of love. - The crazy flavors. I can't even remember what I ordered but I'm pretty sure it was 4 different colors. - You get a lot for your money. Here's what was meh: - The location is wicked sketchy. - ....like wicked sketchy. If you're looking for something different on a hot summer day, check out Mr. Lemon. I think every Rhode Islander should experience it once. read more

I've been coming here since I was a little girl and the lemonade beats Dels any day! This place has been owned by the same two people for over 20 years. Try the watermelon - it's the best! read more

Mr Lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Del's or Mr. Lemon? Simple, there's only one Mr. Lemon. Plus ML is somehow colder, a lot sweeter and dropping by is a much more personal experience than the RI chain. With a vast selection of flavors to choose from and ridiculously pleasant service (which may amount to the most genuinely friendly small talk in the entire city), this small shack on Hawkins Street - whose Appian Street-facing side boasts a hand-painted lemon doing his best Mr. Peanut impression, while holding a giant stop sign - continually beckons customers, young and old and keeps them smiling, cool and coming back for more, season after season. For me, the choice of what to get is always a snap. Come on, there's a reason why it's not called Mr. Tuttifrutti - I will have a $3 lemon please. read more

I love this family! They are just the sweetest people ever! They always make everyone feel like family! Not to mention again that they have the best lemonade EVER!!!! read more

Mr Lemon - Watermelon-Vanilla & lemon - Specialty Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I guess because it's a nostalgic neighborhood treat everybody loves it. Beside that, the "lemonade" isn't all that great. It's cool they have different flavors but I'm pretty sure it's all artificial. You can hardly taste the flavors, it's like a sugar high. It's more like a slushy I would say. No fresh lemonade taste. The prices I think are a bit much. Your making flavored ice with Dixie cups, what can your costs really be ? Located in the ghetto of providence, what kid has $3 for a lemonade? When you ask for a small they immediately show you the size of the cup and say "this is a small is that ok". I get it, your trying to up sale, but cmon, $3 after a $1 tiny Dixie cup. No happy medium. read more

Hands down great! Friendly owners, quirky building set up, and true Rhode Island landmark feel to the place. Having tried both Del's (first) and then Mr. Lemon, I can say Mr. Lemon gets my vote for best of the two frozen lemonades here in town. I can't speak to other flavors but the original lemonade was fantastic! Great flavor and incredibly smooth texture! The texture sold me completely and I'll for sure be back to try some of the many flavors and flavor combos they have to offer. A must-have when in town! read more

Mr. Lemon is by far the best lemonade I've ever had. They always rotate flavors and come up with unique names and tastes. They have been a summer diet staple since I was a young child. Unfortunately there is only one location but if you can make it there be prepared to be blown away. This is the king of lemonade and dels or anything off of an ice cream truck is far inferior. Over the years the price per cup has increased dramatically. I paid 4.00 for a medium this week and am pretty sure that's 50 cents more than last summer. The owners are always super friendly and will happily talk if engaged in conversation. Be prepared to wait as it does get quite busy on a nice Saturday or Sunday afternoon. read more

AMAZING!!! Such a fun little place, affordable and locally prowled. I will absolutely be back for a $3 Tuti Fruti!

The best lemon around the real stuff.. the owners are excellent... very personable....

i LOVE this place, ive been coming here since i was 5. these folks still remember me which is pretty awesome, the price has been going up and so have the portions but the stuff is so addictive and so good. its in a rougher part of town but if you have not been here, you MUST try some of those delicious frozen lemonades , they have some different flavors every week cash only! read more