There’s no shortage of frozen desserts designed to entice sweet tooths across the Ocean State – namely the gold-standard spoonfuls like chocolate, vanilla, and even coffee ice cream – but what if your cravings speak to a more fruit-forward sensibility? From berry-flavored soft serves to creamy gelato and sorbet, these spots are certain to please, especially on a humid August day.
This ice cream and sorbet pop-up recently announced that they are opening a storefront, which means we’ll soon be able to enjoy their thoughtfully crafted cold treats beyond the highly anticipated weekly pint drops. Flavors rotate, but past ones have included creative takes like Morello Cherry and Meyer Lemon Sorbet. Providence, BigFeeling.co
Located on Thames Street, this sunny stop has dozens of flavors of silky smooth, hand-crafted gelato made with all-natural, top-shelf ingredients. A menu of decadent sorbet options also includes Blackberry Merlot, Jamaican Mango, Key Lime, and Strawberry Lemonade, just to name a few. Newport, ColdFusionGelato.com
Newly opened this year, this darling shop (check out the lovely owl mural and rocking chairs on the back porch) is a triple threat with ice cream, gelato, and Italian ice. The Salted Caramel Chunk gelato is a can’t-miss, and specialty flavors have included the likes of the Love Potion for those feeling amorous about raspberry. West Greenwich, TheFrostyOwl.com
For anyone who’s shopped this family-owned ice cream parlor’s colorful variety of pints, cakes, and candy, you should know that this northern Rhody favorite also serves up fruit sorbet flavors (raspberry comes to mind), which also get five-star reviews. Cumberland, Facebook: The Ice Cream Machine Co
The lines at this Wickford mainstay can stretch down the street. Next time you’re there, why not order outside your usual palate and try the Pink Lemonade soft serve? It tastes as refreshing as the drink it’s based on. The Inside Scoop also has lemon and peach sorbet. North Kingstown, TheInsideScoopRI.com
This recently relocated PVD classic is famous for their dairy-free, vegan ice cream. Anyone craving fruit flavors should definitely sample their strawberry soft serve, and don’t miss out on their frozen lemonades, served on their own or as an ice cream float, and only available in the summer. Providence, Like-No-Udder.com
What’s the scoop about this cute drive-through on Stafford Road? In addition to coffee and sammies for lunch, they have a ginormous menu of over 300 flavors of soft serve with a fab variety of fruit ones to choose from, including papaya, lime, black cherry, and tangerine. Tiverton, TheMooseCafe.com
Searching for late-night gelato? Nana’s at the Pier Market Place is open seven days a week until 11pm. In addition to traditional gelato, they have a dairy-free version that tastes as creamy and decadent as the real thing. Throw in dozens of classic and novelty toppings, and you’re living a frozen dessert dream. Narragansett, NanasGelato.com
Situated on High Street, the owners of this terrific spot make everything from scratch and actually studied gelato-making in Italy, so you know it’s the real deal. Their creative flavors change regularly, but star scoops from past seasons include grapefruit and oh-so daring raspberry chocolate chip. Westerly, PompelmoGelateria.com
Everything you’ve heard about these West Side ice cream sandwiches (and dessert tacos) is true – they are exceptionally good, and come in flavors ranging from Brazilian Passionfruit to Fruity Pebbles. Their sorbet pops (think mimosa and guava) are the ultimate summertime snack. Providence, TricycleIceCream.com
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