One thing all Rhode Islanders can agree on is our appreciation of food. Not only do we have amazing restaurants, we also have fantastic unique food items – and that’s especially true when it comes to Rhode Island desserts. Many of these recipes are found either exclusively in state, or are a little hard to find elsewhere. Some of your first thoughts when thinking of these foods likely include hot wieners, clam cakes, and clear chowder, but some of your favorites will probably be found on this list. Here are 10 unique Rhode Island desserts that are so worth trying.
1. Death By Chocolate Cake at Gregg’s
This dense chocolate cake from Gregg’s Restaurant contains six layers of deliciousness topped with chocolate morsels.
2. Donut Cake from Allie’s Donuts
Allie’s Donuts has been referred to as the “best donut shop in America” and is not only famous for their delicious donuts, but produces these legendary donut cakes.
3. Cannolis
Rhode Island has one of the densest populations of Italian Americans in the country meaning these tasty Italian desserts are a popular find here.
4. Zeppoles
If it’s St. Joseph’s Day in Little Rhody, make sure you find a fresh baked zeppole from any decent Italian bakery in the state.
5. Awful Awfuls from Newport Creamery
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These “awful big and awful good” ice cream shakes are a perfect end to any meal at the Newport Creamery.
6. Doughboys
Deep friend and covered in powder sugar… what more is there to say?
7. Doughboy Sundae from Iggy’s
As if a doughboy wasn’t tasty enough, one of Rhode Island’s favorite restaurants known as Iggy’s recently started serving these amazing doughboy sundaes at their restaurant location in Oakland Beach.
8. Everything from Wright’s Dairy Farm
Wright’s Dairy Farm is an amazing local farm and restaurant found on Woonsocket Road in North Smithfield. Whether you’re looking to buy a cake for your next family party, or take a few sweet treats home, you can’t go wrong here.
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9. Coffee cabinets
The Rhode Island debate on the difference between a “cabinet” and a “milkshake” rages on, but one thing most of us in state can agree on is that coffee shakes are delicious and found all over.
10. Apple crisp in the fall
Being from a New England state means that apple based desserts are super common every fall and few things compare to fresh apple crisp.
Well, what do you think? Are these Rhode Island desserts iconic or what?! Have you tried all the desserts mentioned above? Did we miss your favorite sweet treat? Whatever it is, tell us!
So, now that we’ve looked at the best dessert in Rhode Island, let’s take a look at what else Rhode Island cuisine has to offer. Here are some of the best and most famous Rhode Island foods.
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