Rhode Island has certainly left its mark on American history. As one of the original 13 colonies, there’s no doubt that the Ocean State has earned its fame. We’re also well-known for our more quirky traits, like the fact that we sell a patented drink called the Awful Awful. And if you’ve ever had the beverage, you know there’s actually nothing awful about it at all.

You'll find the Awful Awful at the Newport Creamery, a Rhode Island icon with several locations in the state.
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The creamery's roots go all the way back to 1928, when Samuel Rector, who was already in the milk business, took over a dairy in Newport. And he and his son proceeded to grow their "milk bar" business.
These days, the Newport Creamery is just as much a full-service restaurant as it is an ice cream shop.
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The focus is on serving quality food at reasonable prices... and it just happens to be delicious.
Each morning, the restaurant opens for breakfast service.
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The hearty breakfast menu steals the show, but they also sell lunch items like burgers and sandwiches.

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But no matter what you order, you should always save room for dessert.
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The ice cream here is out of this world.
Of course, there's no better way to wash down a meal (even a morning meal) with an Awful Awful.
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The Awful Awful consists of whole milk, flavored syrup, and secret frozen ice milk, which differentiates it from something like a frappe or a milkshake.
The Awful Awful technically got its start in the 1940s at Bond’s Ice Cream of New Jersey, where it was invented and first trademarked.
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Bond's licensed the beverage to Newport Creamery until the company went bankrupt, at which point Newport Creamery bought the name. It is now both a local gem and an internationally known treasure.
If you have yet to experience the Awful Awful (which is derived from Awful Big, Awful Good) we highly recommend you change that.
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This rich, creamy drink is irresistible.

Learn more about the Awful Awful and Newport Creamery’s fascinating history here.

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