Del’s

I love Del’s lemonade. It is the best lemonade around. The service at this location was phenomenal.

Best frozen lemonade I’ve ever tried. And as a former employee of the place I can tell you that it’s clean as can be and well run. Nothing was as amazing as the purified water they made their lemonade with!

There is nothing that even comes close to cooling you off on a hot summer day. If you live in RI, you’ve had it at least a dozen times. Their flavors range from Classic Lemon, watermelon, cherry, grape, peach, grapefruit and more! I live right across from the Douglas Ave location but grew up right near the original Cranston location. Will always be a summer favorite!

It’s Rhode Island. It’s summer. If you have been here for more than a hot minute you should know what that means. This frozen concoction is a legend of sorts, comprised of what I believe is a mix of a mystical, fruit-​flavored element, dug from some sugar mine deep in the center of RI. Or natural lemon juice and fruit flavors. I like my first explanation better.
All lulz aside, there is no acceptable substitute for this local RI beverage on a hot summer day (Pro tip: Add some vodka for the most Rhode Island cocktail in existence). Delicious flavors from Lemon, to Watermelon, to Cherry, and more — there’s something for everyone here, young and old. Pair it with a classic giant pretzel and you’ve got the perfect mid-​afternoon snack.
You ‘aint a true local till this beverage has made it’s way into your diet.

WOOT WOOT! I got my Watermelon Lemonade today! With a special surprise I was NOT expecting! Thanks for the stickers, & key chain! Now I can proudly represent my favorite frozen Lemonade shop. If people ask I will send them your way & have them order it directly from your website.
I can’t WAIT, until they serve it on the Las Vegas Strip in Harrah’s Casino this December. I hope they plan on selling at least two different flavors.

Considering that the first time I had Del’s the horrible off-​lemon taste and sickening sweetness activated my medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone (think Ipecac), I’d have to say that this particular Del’s is way better than most other times I’ve had it (although even with the hint of true lemon flavor, it reminds me of Country Time lemonade mix).
I will caveat and say that I’m not a born and bred Rhode Islander and thus do not have fond memories of Del’s in my sunshine youth to give me a feeling of nostalgia for the soft lemonade. But I have to listen to my taste buds when they tell me: «No. Don’t subject us to that noise. We want sugar though so take us to Allie’s Donuts instead» (yes, my taste buds boss me that way).
Anyway, Del’s is nowhere near in quality for variety, texture or flavor when compared to my top slushy choices, but if I’m dragging, a $ 1 mini-​size is an adequate pick me up. The service is really nice at this particular lemonade stand and will give you a taste of different flavors if you want. I’ll never love this place as perhaps native Rhode Islanders do, but then again, maybe Del’s will grow on me the longer I end up sticking around. Worth a shot, even if it’s just for ethnography’s sake.

The only thing I don’t like about this place is when I see the big sign that says Closed for the season.
The perfect lemonade. Writing this review is making me want some right now and I am pretty sure I am going to get some right now… thats all I can say

You Can’t Come to Rhode Island and Not Have a Dels or Four! Nothing is better on a hot Summer day then a cool clean dels lemonade and a soft pretzel. They also just unveiled a Zero Calorie concoction for all you Healthy Peeps

If you live in Rhode Island and have not experienced Del’s, I must ask «who are you?!». My summers are never complete until I have had the Del’s experience. Frozen, refreshing, lemony goodness! Watch out for the chunks of lemon, but thats what makes it a Del’s, no fake stuff here! Plus its always fun to spit them out! They do offer other flavors besides lemon, I love the Cherry and the Watermelon is quite popular as well.
Do yourself a favor and stop at the sign of the Lemon!
Most places are cash only so come prepared.

I never really knew about Del’s till coming here to RI and man is it something good! I can’t seem to get enough and I always need to get at least two mediums or one large helping of the stuff. It’s great for the hot summer days as soon as you start drinking you’ll be cruising through 90 degrees humid days like it was Fall.
One of a couple places I go to for my fix of Del’s Lemonade. Cash only as most of the trucks that sell Del’s. You can get most if not all of the possible flavors that Del’s come in which includes Lemonade, Watermelon, Blueberry, etc.
Opens late typically 10 PM during the summer months and 9PM as it gets closer to Fall. I had a chance to talk to one of the workers there and she advised me that they close for the Winter which wasn’t really a surprise.
A thing I learned from a Rhode Islander was that to enjoy Del you don’t need a straw or spoon. Just take the paper cup of delicious and just chug it down. You get the full flavor of delicious-​ness. Chug it slow though or you’ll get a brain freeze.

Dear Del’s: why oh why can’t u come to Georgia with ur frozen lemonade? The powdered stuff we have to make on our own just doesn’t compare to the real thing. Thank God u stay open in September as our trips to RI just wouldn’t b the same. I’ve loved u for 37 years!

if you haven’t been to Del’s, you haven’t lived!!!
My first time to Del’s was yesterday afternoon… «Hey Del’s, when are you moving to Seattle?»
Not sure what else Rhode Island has to offer, as far as I am concerned… just DEL’S!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
PS: I asked for a small, my co-​worker told the employee I never had a Del’s and she said, «firt time at Dels you have a medium and you wish you had a large!» she was wrong, i wish I had a XXLarge!!!

I love Del’s Lemonade. I yearn for it so much that I stopped at the flagship store and headquarters in Cranston. For some reason, I thought it was going to be some magical factory. In reality, it’s more like a company being run by a teen, in his parents basement.
This location is not worth the trip, but I highly recommend stopping at the sign of the Lemon at any beach in Rhode Island. It’s much more refreshing on the beach. Although tempting, stay away from the «do it yourself kit.» It’s not quite like the original. Damn, I want a Del’s right now.

What can I say, Del’s was handed down by the Gods to Rhode Island! This stuff is great, I have been drinking it for 40 years and I remember buying a kids cup for .15 cents. I have never felt the need to try any flavor other than the original lemon and that is what I recommend.

Pure goodness. Too bad the rest of the country hasn’t caught on. Del’s is not like any other «slush» product. This is a good location but they all are pretty much the same. Top of the line, Best of Rhode Island item.

If you have not had the pleasure of Del’s frozen lemonade right from one of their stands it is certainly an experience worthy of a place on your bucket list. You can combine that with a trip to all the lovely mansions in Newport so you don’t just go all the way to RI for frozen lemonade… knowing full well I WOULD!
Brian S. — you gotta know what I mean!
Anyhoo — I was introduced to this refreshing treat several years ago when I was making annual pilgrimages to the West Warwick area to visit friends during family reunions, weddings and other significant events. Here is the lovely thing — you can go to
and actually order the powder mix, novelties such as Christmas ornaments, hats/​shirts and keychains. Now before you turn up your nose and think powder mix, what is she thinking… it really conveys quite well in your home blender or smoothie mixer. You just use the directions but add some chopped lemon rind and voila you are transported to the mid-​summer delight that is Del’s.
Just thinking about it has me opening another web page so I can place my order now as I can’t think of a cheaper way to chase away the winter blues here in VA!

For about five summers, my mother used to ship my younger sister and I off to Rhode Island to stay with my cousins for a couple weeks.
Although the summer heat would at times become unbearable, my aunt refused to turn the air conditioner on (IT’S HOT IN HERE?! THEN GO PLAY OUTSIDE!), and she would ship us off to Del’s with a few dollars.
Del’s = GOOD TIMES

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if your at some kind of carnival or special event and it’s hot out and you need something to quench your thirst you’ll most likely be able to find a del’s lemonade stand. if you find one thank your lucky stars and get in line. in my many years of del’s experience there will be a line but it’s oh so worth it.
you may have seen these stands around s.f. or even disneyland. once you try one you’ll understand what all the fuss is about. each and every batch of del’s lemonade is made with real lemon juice, lemon rind, the oil of the lemon, real lemon pieces, and best of all it’s a soft frozen lemonade that lasts a very long time.
next time your out on a hot day and need something cool and refreshing keep your eye out for the LEMON!

Classic lemon flavor rocks. Or try the cherry — you won’t be sorry.
Even if you don’t make it to the Del’s in Cranston, you can find vendors all over the Ocean State while the weather is right. Imitators try, but nothing beats Del’s.

UNIQUE and DELICIOUS
I would nudge a cold beer aside to get a Del’s lemonade.
Hey who said that! Bad fingers! stop typing!