This little joint rocks a menu of tarts, cookies and cannolis; even Bostonians have been known to ditch Mike’s Pastry and brave I-95 for an after-dinner sweet.
Located in a mauve 1740s farmhouse off Route 1 in Charlestown, this coffee shop is hard to miss even without the line of parked cars stretching as far as the eye can see. Grab a spot on one of their retro seats and purchase a bottle of coffee syrup before you leave.
A concoction of whole milk, flavored syrup, and “secret” frozen ice milk.
This not-quite-a-lemonade, not-quite-a-granita drink is available in two flavors – lemon and watermelon.
Johnnycakes – little pancake-like cornmeal patties – have been a staple in Rhode Island for centuries. Made from stone ground white corn meal, hot boiling water or milk, and a little bit of sugar and salt, they’re best served straight off the griddle and at Kenyon’s Gristmill.
Everything at Matunuck Oyster Bar is farm-raised and wild-caught. Try the “Buck a Shuck” ($1 oysters and littlenecks). No reservations are accepted, but it’s worth the wait.
The clam meat gets chopped up and mixed with bread crumbs, herbs, and finely diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. The whole savory mess is then baked in a clam shell.
Cheddar-stuffed jalapeño pretzels + a side of apricot butter + 30+ beers on tap.
Iggy’s has been around since the 1920s. Now, with the addition of their creamery, you can enjoy the same deep-fried deliciousness with a side of ice cream.
Don’t call them hot dogs and don’t ask for ketchup – These are the cardinal rules at Olneyville New York System. Order one “all the way”.
What others in New England might call a milkshake or a frappe, here in Rhode Island it’s known as a cabinet.
Featured image by Dave’s Coffee.