Gray’s Ice Cream

In a party of 7, they made sure everyone felt special. For my nut allergy: they made it evident their ice cream was processed on a line with nuts but they scoop with a separate scoop in a new container of ice cream. This was greatly appreciated.
The ice cream was very creamy, some of the best I have ever head. Perfect ending to a night in Bristol.

Grays Ice Cream is located at the end of the pier next to Thames Bar and Grille. This is an extension of the original Gray’s in Tiverton that’s been around since 1923 and just as good, featuring waterfront views and fantastic treats.
We had lunch next door at the Thames Waterfront Bar and Grill and this seemed a natural way to finish off the lunch meal. It was fairly warm and the cool ice cream just fit the scenic view and made a complete finish to the recent lobster roll. This location is more shack-​like with cedar siding and a huge painted medallion of an ice cream cone adorning the gable above a small ordering window. While Gray’s doesn’t have dedicated seating, there are many benches and rails where you can eat in peace while enjoying Bristol Bay.
The ice cream itself is quite the delight — it appears to be a high-​milk content/​fat variety that is very homemade in consistency and flavor, I sampled the pistachio (which I highly recommended) before going with the coconut which was delicious. My friend Sid went with the Cookie Dough which was also quite good. If you love ice cream as much as I do (and it’s really the only dessert that I can’t say «no» to) then you’ll try Gray’s. Note that this is a cash-​only business.
(also posted in slightly different form to my food blog)

Best ice cream in New England that I’ve had so far! Fresh and old fashioned styles. Really great!

In contrary to the other review, I think Gray’s Ice Cream has always been a popular icon for the locals with really friendly service and great icecream. The selection may not be as expansive as your Wal-​Mart chain icecream shops, but the ice cream is really amazing and goes perfectly with a walk along the coast. I don’t eat ice cream often, but whenever my friends come and visit me from out of states, I take them to try an Awful Awful (Newport Creamery) and then take them immediately here.
Food: 3 stars
Service: 4 stars
Price: 3 stars (not that expensive)

Nice people, terrible ice cream. The calories are definitely not worth it.