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    Frosty Freez

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Alissa W.

    Great local shop with delicious soft serve and hard scoop ice cream. It's a take out service counter and lines are well-handled and move quickly. We got vanilla soft serves with flavor blasts mixed in. Really tasty!! Would frequent this place if I were local. Prices were good. Just bring cash - they don't take cards.

    'Who wants frosty freez?'
    Jeff B.

    It's frosty freez. A Middletown/aquidneck local treasure. Cash only The extreme chocolate is MY fav (Get it with jimmies or hot fudge in the bottom of the cup Wonderful soft ice cream and creative nor'easters & ice cream sundaes/sandwiches Sorbet (mango or lemon) are yummy And there is even something for the pup!

    Coffee soft serve swirl
    Tahs L.

    Give frosty my regards for this place because I love it! Such a cute little pull of the road icecream spot. The shakes are very liquidy which I love and the softserve is right up my alley with the basic options along with a coffee swirl! Quick and friendly service and the line moves so quick don't worry if it's long!

    Vanilla/coffee soft serve, vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
    Rebecca C.

    What a hidden gem in Newport! Definitely not overpriced like other icecream spots, and though it's not directly downtown, it's only a little bit out of the way. One benefit is plenty of free parking!!! We tried the delicious soft serve: the coffee/vanilla swirl and the vanilla swirl with rainbow jimmies. They were so smooth, creamy, delicious, and came in cake cones (or cups)! Definitely will be back to try the other icecream flavors ("hard" ice cream). And maybe even a sundae because it looks like that's a specialty here! They are cash only! Line may look long but don't let that deter you because they move super super fast.

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    Hannah P.

    A wonderful local small business! They are a staple of Aquidneck Island. Ice cream is always delicious. Expect a line if you come during peak hours (after school time, weekends, or after dinner time). However the line moves quickly and it's absolutely worth the wait! Prices are very reasonable. It is CASH ONLY so be sure to come prepared, or plan to use the ATM outside. There are a few seats outside but otherwise it is only counter service. Parking can be chaotic but there's a lot outside as well as a lot next door (and you walk over).

    chocolate ice cream sunday
    Alli R.

    Don't let the line scare you away, it goes by so fast. They're friendly and efficient. I always get hard chocolate either with hot fudge or as a milkshake. They don't have regular hard serve chocolate (it's called extreme) but they have several flavors of soft, hard, and froyo which is a lot for one little shop. My dad and I get the Monster Milkshake which is about $12, but more than twice the size of other shops. Fun for July Saturday night!

    Sundae
    Jesse L. R.

    In the mood for some ice cream we decided to stop at Frosty Freez. We lucked out and caught them at a slow time as this place is quite popular and can get very busy. I went with a hot fudge sundae half chocolate and half coffee ice cream. It was good ice cream, and the perfect size as well. I had to knock a star for being cash only as I never carry any cash and it personally makes it a bit of a hassle.

    A lottttt of signage.
    Brian M.

    If I could give 4.25 stars, I would. This ice cream - both soft serve & hard - is amazing. I know because I've had both in the same day. Yes, Yelp user, my Black Raspberry hard ice cream was so good it inspired me to jump back in line and get a soft serve Nor'easter (basically a DQ Blizzard) of coffee ice cream, peanut butter and m&ms. Just awesome, delicious, flavorful. The missing star is because the signage is all at the front window. When there's a line, it makes the line move So Much Slower because people have to "see/read" what's available. The crew is fast for sure, but it's awkward trying to keep the line moving while you're trying to read, etc.

    Vanilla and chocolate soft serve
    Jamie L.

    Frosty Freez is the only ice cream parlor in Middletown and brings nostalgia to all the locals. I originally was from Middletown and can say every child felt excitement for April 1 when Frosty Freez was open for the season. They have Hershey's ice cream mixed with a few others. There is a soft serve machine that mixes flavors, along with the normal Garelick Vanilla and Chocolate soft serve. Garelick has a really thick and sweet soft serve, which beats any hard serve flavor. After moving off the island, I have found locally made ice creams that I enjoy much more, but Frosty Freez is great for people who live on the island.

    Medium Choclate & Vanilla Twist w/ Rainbow "jimmies"
    Jennifer M.

    Here on the island I would have to say that Frosty Freez is the Ice Cream King. There is always a line and people are always coming back for more! Prices are fair and service is good! This evening's sundae was over the top amazing!!!! Butterscotch & Hot fudge with REAL WHIPPED CREAM!!!! Woo-Hoo!!

    Doggie dish

    Holy WOW!! We found this on a list of dog-friendly places to visit in Newport and our doggo hit big here. The "doggie dish," is a personal sized soft-serve with a milk bone on top--$2.45?! For me, two home-baked chocolate chip cookies with frozen deliciousness (vanilla) in the middle. Unreal. Happy treats for everyone.....enjoy!

    Coffee soft serve
    Kajal H.

    The coffee soft serve is amazing -- I always get a large which is huge and does not disappoint! Very reasonable prices, fast and friendly service. Would recommend the ice cream plain though, tried the chocolate dip once and it was not sweet/flavorful enough.

    So cute!
    Morgan C.

    I scream, you scream, literally all of Aquidneck Island screams for Frosty Freez! This amazing little ice cream shack is a staple part of any Rhode Island summer, and it's a rite of passage into being a true Islander to wait in line for a hand dipped cone or sundae on a July evening! We decided to make a post dinner trek out to Middletown (gasp! A Newporter who gets in the car to do something!) to get our first Frosty Freez fix of the season, and I sure am glad we did! The cute location is conveniently placed right off a busy main road. There's a limited amount of parking and seating for the crowds that gather (trust and believe you WILL run into everyone and their grandma here), and the lines can snake around the building, but it's very much worth the wait for the yummy frozen delights! They carry a variety of flavors and styles of ice cream, from soft serve, which is best dipped in a hardened cherry or chocolate glaze and sprinkles, to regular hard ice cream in a myriad of offerings, like the wacky "Play Dough", which is a cookie dough ice cream with rainbow dough bites. So fun for Instagram - millennials take note! I also love the Only8 Frozen Yogurt, which is a tasty low carb alternative to the more decadent menu items - but the upside is that you won't feel guilty adding some toppings! This lighter treat comes in chocolate (recommended), vanilla, or a swirl of the two, and you can definitely feel good topping it with some homemade (!!!) whipped cream and fudgy chocolate sauce. Does it defeat the health benefits? Maybe, but hey, it's summer! Frosty Freez is CASH ONLY, so be forewarned. The line usually moves pretty quickly, but waiting is actually half the fun, as the people watching is some of the best you're gonna get outside of downtown Newport. Make sure you get a chance to visit during their limited open season - you may THINK you have forever to visit here, but closing day will be here before you know it, so get yourself to Middletown soon for some awesome ice cream!

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    Yummy! We went the last day before they close for the winter. Everything was 50% off! Love their soft serve.

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    Frosty Freez is always delicious! Very reasonable prices, good portions. The best on the island!!

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    My husband and I stopped at this Ben & Jerry's on Thames, which was relatively nearby Trinity…read moreChurch. It was evening - almost 9pm - and we'd just finished a walking tour with Ghost Tours of Newport. What did we want after traversing the cobble stone streets of Newport and paranormal investigating? Non-Dairy Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry's, that's what. We weren't going to make it in time to get to the one by Bannisters Wharf (the one we'd been frequenting during our trip to the coastal town), so Yelp pointed us to this location luckily. We got in before closing and there were still a bunch of people in line. When we got to the counter, we ordered a green cup to share of a macchiato flavor. So good! And the girls behind the counter were nice. I would recommend this ice cream shop if you're in this part of Newport and in need of some socially responsible and eco-friendly ice cream :)

    I love Ben and Jerry's ice cream. There location on lower Thames is great and staff is friendly. I…read morelove how they now have an ice cream truck that goes to local events in Newport area. It is great to see them in the summer on Thursday nights at Newport Film events. This post is to also feature the fabulous job they did at Salute to Summer event open to the public on the Navy Base. When you are at an offsite location it might be more difficult than normal location. This team that was there did a fantastic job with all the crowds. They were so friendly and the ice cream was delicious. I was impressed how great they did offsite since not your normal location. The stand was set up to serve many people and was well positioned even with other food trucks at the location. They handled it like pros. That day it was my birthday and nothing better than celebrating with Ben and Jerry ice cream and fireworks.

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    MAHO! My literal favorite lunch spot in Newport! Nothing hits different in the summer than a giant…read morebowl of super fresh rice, veggies, and of course, sushi grade tuna or salmon, the succulent and totally addictive crab salad, and perfectly ripe avocado.. quite possibly one of the best quick service lunch spots in Newport and in Rhode Island that I've encountered thus far. The shop is small, but service is quick and you can also easily order online, which is what I do most days (eek, only a 30 minute workday break, so you gotta do what you gotta do!). The team here is friendly and it's always fun to stop in and say hello, even if I'm just picking up an order. I usually do the make your own bowl, and I will share my order in case you need to replicate it!: The Certified Morganic Bowl (yes, I just made this up) -Half Greens / Half Brown Rice -Shrimp with house ginger sauce -Extra cilantro and cucumbers -Crab salad -Double avocado -Furikake Seasoning -Drizzle of Sriracha Aioli Mic drop. You're welcome. Go to Maho! What are you waiting for?

    Walked by the shop on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Noticed a few customers sitting outside…read moreenjoying their poke bowls and the Hawaiian shaved ice. The bowls looked really delicious and my daughter really was torn between picking the shaved ice or ice cream from another shop. The shaved ice won! This is a very small store front with a couple of out side tables an a few seats inside. The shaved ice is a really fine shave and packed well for the syrups and fruits. This was a nice treat, pricey compared to being on the islands but a great option for Newport visitors.

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