The ice cream was delicious and the 2 girls working did great! But it was a very busy weekend with…read moreonly 2 people working, leading to long lines and angry customers without a manager/owner. Employees were not set up for success (but they did well considering)

It was very busy and they were understaffed but the staff was very courteous and went the extra…read moremile to make it a positive experience. And great ice cream too.

Great prices compared to major competitors. Greeted us with great smile. I bought milk, bacon,…read moreeggs, cheese, local coffee beans and couple unique drinks they carry. Very fair on the price. This will be my go to store

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!

Celestial Café absolutely lived up to the hype. My friend and I stopped in between lunch and dinner…read moreso it was nice and quiet, which made for such a relaxed visit. Everyone was friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We shared the smoked pork nachos to start and wow... so flavorful. The side of cool ranch was such a delicious bonus. I ordered the gluten free fish and chips and honestly could not stop eating the fries. Perfectly salty with just the right amount of sriracha on top. So good. My friend ordered the chicken parm grinder which looked incredible and disappeared quickly. I was so full and enjoyed my delicious cocktail while my friend ordered the chocolate chip banana foster (with 2 spoons). I honestly could have drank the banana rum ice cream sauce. Thank you for a great meal and experience. I totally understand all the fabulous reviews now. I might just be back tomorrow.

Celestial cafe offers a fun and creative menu. The space is a mix of modern with some dark wood and…read moreother paint color style. Staff were friendly in the sense of giving service to ones neighbor, as it feels like the high end local spot. Food was definitely creative. Listed as "new American" but had a strong showing of Asian fusion. Food was good but can be considered salty for some. The smoked pork noodles was heavy and had a high level of spice in part of the dish, would recommend to mix it well to evenly distribute. The eclipse had a lot going on, with some ingredients getting lost in the shuffle, but did overall enjoy it.

If you only go to The Cone Zone, for 1 reason....go for the Salted Caramel Pretzel ice cream. The…read morepretzels are even chocolate covered. It is OUT OF THIS WORLD good. Ice cream is made by Bliss Brothers in southern MA. Located in a rural strip mall, I am often the only person there when I visit on the way home from work. (Note: I also have not visited on weekends or in the height of summer). Staff is nice -- college-age young people who are friendly and quick. There's a handful of outdoor tables to sit and enjoy your cone. If you happen to be there at sunset, there's a nice view. The flavor ice cream will keep me coming back.

Cone Zone CLOSED AS OF FALL 2012.....please visit KiKi's Ice Cream located at that address. 567 S…read moreCounty Trail, Oak Harbour Village. We will carry the salted pretzel caramel and also premium soft serve ice cream, non fat yogurt and dairy free Dole Whip. Come for the Dole Whip Floats!

I am participating in the Rhode Island Food Fights 9th Annual Ice Cream Event and this was my sixth…read morestop. I was on my way to the Narragansett Indian Tribe 351st Annual Meeting and Pow Wow, but since this was on the way, decided to stop by for a quick treat. I would say the name is partially accurate, in that there is not much in the area besides some nurseries and the diner next door. They do have a parking lot and a lot of picnic tables to choose from, some in the shade and others with umbrellas. Most of their ice cream comes from Gifford's, and some are New England Ice Cream and Warwick; I liked this level of transparency. I wanted to try something from Gifford's, but I couldn't say no to the Cinnamon Bun one from New England Ice Cream. My brother chose the Cashew Caramel Truffle from Warwick Ice Cream. We asked for both in a cup with a cone on top. The cutest little girl called out our order when it was ready and handed it to us through the window. The cinnamon one was amazing and tasted exactly like a cinnamon bun; it had cinnamon, the base tasted like the frosting with hints of condensed milk, and it had chunks of dough throughout. The caramel truffle was also very good. It is easy an on and easy off from the main road.

Another spot on the RI FOOD FIGHTS #bestscoopshopri list is Next to Nowhere Creamery. I've been…read morehere a few times, and it's always good to be back. The beige building sits high in the sun, creating a shaded area for the outdoor tables. A cool respite on yet another hot summer day. The woman at the window was great, her eyes lit up when I submitted my request for her favorite on a wafer cone. I also got a water bottle and about a minute later the next window town opened and two hands stuck out. One had my bottle of water and the other held a cone of s'mores ice cream. I chose to eat my ice cream in the car with the AC blasting. This is probably the best s'mores ice cream I've ever had. Made by Gifford's, a well known high quality New England ice cream company, the graham cracker ice cream base was so good, big swirls of marshmallow cream and flat chunks of chocolate that didn't get stuck in your teeth. This is why I like asking the workers their favorite, because I wouldn't have chosen this for myself but now that I know it exists I'll be ordering this flavor from now on!

Five stars for the new Matt's Mortadella sandwich. It was delicious - I've had three (not in the…read moresame day). The chopped pickles make for a nice surprise in the sandwich. Wickford is lucky to have Matt and Shayna's Place. Their oatmeal cookies are delicious too! My standard order: an Italian, Matt's Mortadella, or the Wick Fig with a No Smoothie No Cry smoothie. And a cookie. Or two.

Walking around Wickford village we stopped for lunch nearby and then walked over to Shayna's for…read morean after meal coffee. This is a cute little coffee shop with a few tables inside and a couple outside on the sidewalk. The shop is bright and sunny and the staff pleasant. I ordered a hot mocha with whole milk. They have milk options if you are non-dairy. It didn't take long to prepare and it was so smooth with just the right amount of chocolate mixed with coffee taste. I would definitely get another one of these. It made an excellent after meal 'dessert' drink. If you find yourself in Wickford Village, Shayna's has a nice selection of coffee drinks and other beverages to quench your thirst.

I came here for RI Food Fights for the first time and I might have given it three stars- the…read moreemployees were clearly bored and seemed irritated when I asked to sample a flavor- were it not for the glorious taste of their cherry blossom ice cream. I developed a fondness for cherry ice cream when I was in London, though I don't know that that's what they're known for exactly, but I'd sampled a few cherry flavors at other locations and wasn't impressed. HERE, though, they got it right. And with chunks of real cherries throughout, I was supremely content.

We went to this shop since we had a voucher from the RI Food Fights ice cream passport for…read moreSeptember. We arrived on an early Friday evening (3/4pm). Parking is shared with the connecting stores, and we didn't have any issues finding a spot. There is a couple serving windows, but we decided to go inside since it was cold. We were the only patrons. The one scooper looked bored out of her mind as we looked at the flavors. I was excited to learn they serve Gifford's ice cream. I want to preface the review that I really wanted Campfire S'mores. It is my absolute favorite flavor from Gifford's. I could eat a whole tub at once. I scanned the freezer to find my beloved flavor and I was taken back. A few tubs are double stacked, with the new tub underneath a ripped open tub. My Campfire S'mores was in a very low ripped tub, looking wet, sad, and disappointing. I've never seen leftover ice cream look this wet. I was nervous and tried it, and my assumption was correct, a big NOPE. It was old and gross. Definitely not what this flavor should taste like. That was the moment where I didn't know if I could trust other flavors. I tried cotton candy, and it appeared okay. It looked and tasted as it should. I sampled I Scream For Cake... Seems fine, a little melted. When I asked to try one more, she said, "We're only allowed to give out three samples, sorry." Never at any ice cream shop have I been told about a sample limit, and definitely would have rather been told BEFORE I started sampling wet flavors. I was starting to lose all interest in this shop. I was afraid to get a cup of anything new, so I settled on I Scream For Cake. The boyfriend got Peanut Butter Pie. The awkward moment was when the scooper quickly placed his ice cream on the counter top and it fell over. She sighed loudly, threw it in the trash (I emphasis on threw), and started over. Oof. We ate our melted ice cream outside. The ice cream scoop was okay. The whole experience and interaction was not what I wanted. I hope they get colder freezers and toss the wet ice cream. Right now, I don't plan to return.