After a family photo shoot at a beach, we headed to Baron's for ice cream. It was an incentive for…read morethe cooperation of the grandkids. On a 78 degree clear Sunday evening in mid July, the two lines to place orders were long, and the parking lot was full. The quality of the home made ice cream makes Baron's a summer destination. It is amazing how organized and well thought out the ordering system is. There are two lines/windows for orders, and a third line/area for pick up. If you pay with a card, there is a staff member expediting orders while you stand in line. Staff brings your order out. It only took 25 minutes from arriving to indulging.

it was ok... I got the pistachio. It was full of pistachios but the ice cream completely lacked…read moreflavor. Texture was good but very bland. Ben & Jerry's or Häagen-Dazs would kill this. BTW... the cone was exceptional.

I stopped by The Inside Scoop during the RI Food Fights best scoop RI competition. I was expecting…read morea line, but I was surprised to see the line extended all the way to the street. I originally parked in the small lot on the right (when facing the building) and it was a very tight squeezed, but then realized there was a much larger parking lot on the other side, so I moved over there. It's been a while since I've visited The Inside Scoop. The last time I remember going, you went inside and ordered the ice cream. I'm not sure when they switched to the window, but I found it to be much more convenient than many people being squished inside a small space to order. There were lots of choices of ice cream to try, but I ultimately picked blueberry pie in a sugar cone. It was delicious. My mom picked peppermint (her favorite flavor) and was very happy with how many chunks of candy were in it. The employee that took our order was very friendly and seemed to scoop our ice cream well. Overall, The Inside Scoop is a must-try ice cream spot in this area.

I stopped by here after work this week as part of the RI FOOD FIGHTS #bestscoopshopri event. I used…read moreto live around the corner, so it was nice to visit here again. The heatwave was doing its thing, but luckily there's a good amount of shade in front of the building as you wait to be served. There's a tiny parking lot to the right of the boldly painted building, but an even bigger one to the left. If you have a larger vehicle, I recommend parking in the left lot. Plenty of space for you there! The young woman at the counter was super peppy and was excited to scoop me her favorite, black raspberry Oreo, on special that week. I grabbed extra napkins because the humidity outside was already working against me. I walked over to the seating area on the side and got to work quickly before nature won. The black raspberry ice cream was cool and creamy, great raspberry flavor without tasting artificial as some do. The oreos adding some chocolatey richness to the experience. It felt indulgent and refreshing. I basically inhaled it so I wouldn't wear it but every bite was fantastic. Inside Scoop has been there for ages, and for good reason. Next time you're in North Kingstown, swing by and try it out for yourself!

Wonderful ice cream, love the seasonal options available! Also the customer service was great! We…read morewent around 5pm and were in and out in 20mins because they were so on it!

First time in Newport on a hot summer day and needed ice cream. The first place looked boring but…read moreSeaside Scoops had so many fun flavors!! The mango sticky rice was delicious and refreshing and I love that it had chunks.

Cute iconic Rhode Island spot. Been here for a long time. I think they are known for their Ice…read morecream and fudge. Very overpriced though. A small bag of popcorn was 12$ and the half slice of fudge I got (about 2 1/2 inches) was 7.45$. Lots of options here though if you are looking for a treat. Employees are friendly.

Great spot for ice cream! You can't go wrong with Kilwins homemade. It melted a little fast but was…read moretasty and they're open late! Line moved fast. They also take Apple Pay! I would recommend Kilwins tracks!

Cold and creamy just how ice cream should be in Newport. The retailer has limited options but the…read moreoptions are all good. Service was enthusiastic and I liked that the servers allow many tastes before the actual order. This is a very small place so you will need to eat outside and explore downtown Newport. Great summer treat.

Their root beer float was delicious and refreshing though could have used a bit more ice cream to…read morefinish off the bottle. Love the local root beer! Service was fast and with a smile!

Linguini & Clams and Short ribs over mashed - both were EXCELLENT…read more We would go back for either one. Waiter was MIA on a slow Friday night or else I would have given 5 stars.

This place has an identity crisis. Is it a restaurant? A snack bar? Or an ice cream place? It took…read moreme 10 minutes to even find tge entrance to 1 Ferry Wharf. How about some signage? All you see is a sign that says " Snack Bar" I even walked around tge corner on the docks and then I saw tables with people eating. But no entrance. So I walked through the back and came out at tge snack bar entrance lol. Anyway, I just ordered a fish chowder to go. This took 20 minutes to come out and it only came because the hostess noticed I was waiting for so long for a cup of chowder to go. So, I get back to where I was staying and....no spoon! Are you kidding? The taste was ok and the homemade oyster crackers added a salty taste to the chowder for balance. But there were only tiny flecks of fish in the chowder. One and done on this place. They need to take a good look at what kind of restaurant they want to be.

We arrived at 7 pm which is an hour later than our usual dinner tine and we were hungry…read more I ordered clams with beans and pasta. It was SO SALTY I couldn't taste any other flavors. The dish was ruined and the waitress wasn't around. If she had come back to ask, I would have sent it back. I knew I'd have to wait a while for another meal and my husband was already eating. So I ate the clams and left the rest. This meal was so beyond awful, I will not come back. And I used to enjoy coming here.

We went here for the first time to celebrate my wife's birthday. We had heard good things from…read morefriends, so we gave it a try. We were seated at a nice, roomy table. The internal space was well laid out, but a little stark. Our server was very nice and explained the menu well. The menu has a variety of appetizers, pasta, and entrees. There were several GF, vegetarian, and vegan options. We started with some cocktails, which were well-made and well-balanced in terms of strength and flavor. We ordered a few appetizers to start, including the bread rolls, pork belly, and the homemade chips and dips. Everything was wonderful. We followed up with the tenderloin steak, the special hamburger, halibut with sweet potatoes, the salmon, and the mussel stew. My mussel stew was prepared well. The mussels were fresh, and the stew contained other fish as well. The sauce was light and creamy. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. We skipped dessert since we had a cake waiting at home to continue the celebration. However, the restaurant gave my wife a bag of their cookies as a present. It was a nice touch. There were two types, including triple ginger and double chocolate. They were excellent. I would definitely try Our Table. I think you will enjoy it.

Ice cream candy and…read more lots of ocean The Scoop Shack is a ice cream and old fashion candy store that features fantastic home made ice cream. I believe it's relatively new because I've never noticed it before on Block Island and I tend to notice ice cream places. Then again it is sort of tucked away in a corner and could be hard to see. The store is small, with a counter for the scream and various candies and other treats scattered around. A couple of tables inside and a courtyard overlooking the ocean on the outside. Saying that the view is great is actually an understatement. We didn't bother with the candy but the ice cream was absolutely incredible. Smooth and rich and no doubt containing a astronomical amount of calories and fat, just the way great ice cream should be. They don't have vast amount of different types but enough variety to satisfy anybody except those looking for something very unusual. There aren't many things better in life than sitting in a beautiful spot over looking the ocean and devouring great ice cream. Even though it was hoter than hell when we were on the island, a cool breeze was coming off the water and combined with the richness and algidity of the great ice cream the world was a perfect place. At least our little part of the world. Their are lots of ice cream places in the world but The Scoop Shack is one of those special places that I will always seek out when I'm on Block Island. The place to relax and just appreciate the moment and forget everything else. The ice cream here is exceptional but no matter how good the scream is, the views will always be even better.

I don't do ice cream and I abhor tourist traps, but for whatever reason, the scoop shack, while…read morebeing incredibly close to the dock, offers an amazing selection of locally made icecream at affordable...ish kiddie sizes. I tried their blueberry chocolate flavor and was surprised by chomping on hearty pieces of fresh berries and large chocolate chunks. The waffle cones are really pricey, however, and I can't state whether they're worth it or not, since I wasn't willing to shell out $8. Overall, this is a good spot if you (or your kids) are yearning for ice cream on a hot summer day and it won't hurt your wallet as long as you're all willing to share a kiddie sized ice cream =P

Frosty Freez is such a cute little spot and quickly became one of our favorite local treats! They…read morehave some pretty awesome ice cream with a huge variety of options, from milkshakes and hard ice cream to sundaes and ice cream sandwiches, there's truly something for everyone. A quick heads up: this place is cash only, but they do have an ATM conveniently located on site, which makes it easy if you forget. Parking isn't the biggest lot, but there's additional space next door, so we've never had much trouble finding a spot. The staff is always friendly, and even when the line looks long, it moves surprisingly fast. We especially love stopping here with our son on the way home from soccer practice...it's become one of those little traditions we all look forward to. If you're looking for a fun, family friendly ice cream spot with great options and hometown charm, this place is definitely worth the stop!

I participated in the Rhode Island Food Fights 9th Annual Ice Cream Event and this was my…read morethirteenth stop. There was a huge line wrapped around the side of the building when we arrived, with few parking spots left in the lot. The line went by a little slow. I wish they had the menu posted somewhere along the side of the building to look at while waiting since I felt pressured to make a fast decision when I got up there to not hold up the line any longer. Luckily the menu for hard ice cream is short. I went with the flavor that sounded the most interesting and have never tried: playdough, while my brother ordered the coconut. The playdough was a bright highlighter yellow color with chunks of colorful dough. The base tasted like vanilla and the dough did not have much flavor. It reminded me of biting into the chewy part of a cowtail candy but with no flavor. I was disappointed. The coconut did taste like coconut, but more artificial than I had in mind. There are no benches or tables so most people were eating the ice cream in their cars. We sat on the wooden logs nearby meant to be a barrier for cars.

I love finding the best ice cream in different cities. ChatGPT recommended Clemmie's as the best…read morenear Newport. I was skeptical but when we pulled up 10 minutes before closing, there was a line that stretched outside the building! This place had to be pretty good! We entered the building and the sweet smell of fresh waffle cones filled the air. Everything smelled so sweet and delicious. The portions were huge and the prices were extremely reasonable. I ordered a small cup of black raspberry and pistachio. The ingredients are all natural and you can taste the difference. There were giant chunks of pistachio. And it didn't glow bright green - it was white with a light pistachio flavor. The black raspberry was probably the best I've ever tasted! I love fruit flavored ice cream. It did not disappoint. I'll be back next time I'm in Newport for sure!

Stopped in here with my mother in law and my nieces for ice cream…read more.. Yeah, ok. I got the featured peach ice cream as I particularly love Peach! But it had almost no peach flavor at all... Creamy hard pack ice cream but rather flavorless. The serving size was healthy but very lack luster. 3 StarZ