"“IT'S A DRINK”-so goes the quote on the cups of this dreamy milkshake concoction at regional chain Newport Creamery, with locations in Fall River and Seekonk, along with six more in Rhode Island. Still, Awful Awful, we have questions. Just what are you, why are you so good, and why are there no commas in your name?"
"The restaurant, which was founded in 1928 in (you guessed it) Newport, Rhode Island, dishes out ice cream, hearty breakfasts, and comfort food-though it's most loved for the Awful Awful. Which, according to local lore, gets its name because it's “awful big, awful good.” The thick and indulgent drink replaces ice cream with a signature ice milk, which contains less dairy fat, with flavors amped up by syrups."
"“It's richer and more filling than a typical milkshake and has a loyal following thanks to its unique texture and classic flavor,” says Katelynn Dodson, business manager of Newport Creamery. “It's been a staple of the region for generations.” While the standard Awful Awful comes in ten flavors ranging from the classic (vanilla and chocolate) to the slightly kooky (cotton candy, anyone?),"
Last year’s commuter rail launch to Fall River and New Bedford makes it easy to visit Massachusetts’ South Coast for hyper-regional food. The region feels like a blend of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Portugal, shaped by immigration-influenced history. One standout is Newport Creamery’s Awful Awful, a signature milkshake served at locations in Fall River and Seekonk and additional spots in Rhode Island. Founded in 1928 in Newport, the shop offers ice cream, hearty breakfasts, and comfort food, but the Awful Awful is the main draw. Local lore says the name comes from “awful big, awful good.” The drink uses a signature ice milk with less dairy fat, boosted by syrups, creating a rich, filling texture and classic flavor.
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