Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Providence: 9:13 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (401) 441-7818 to confirm.
Location & directions
120 Ives StreetProvidence, RI 02906
About Kow Kow
Kow Kow is an ice cream shop you'll find at 120 Ives Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It's part of our guide to 208 restaurants, cafes and bars in Providence.
Kow Kow is open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday).
Offerings include vegan options.
For questions or orders, call (401) 441-7818.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 120 Ives Street, Providence, RI 02906
- Phone
- (401) 441-7818
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 4 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Kow Kow’s weekday schedule with 12 other ice cream shops in Rhode Island. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:22 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 28 hours a week, 41 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 100% of ice cream shops in Rhode Island open on Sundays, and Kow Kow is one of them.
Compared with 12 other ice cream shops in Rhode Island that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have Kow Kow’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Offerings
- Vegan options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Kow Kow there are 27 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 85 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (17), Mexican & Tex-Mex (7), Bakeries & Desserts (6), and Bars & Pubs (6).
Competition is light: 1 other ice cream shop is within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Ben & Jerry's, 0.6 mi away.
25 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodChomp Kitchen & Drinks< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternAleppo Sweets< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanGardel< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTallulah's Taqueria< 0.1 mi
- ThaiBee's Thai Cuisine< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Kow Kow's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Kow Kow open on Sunday?
Yes, Kow Kow is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Kow Kow located?
Kow Kow is located at 120 Ives Street, Providence, RI 02906.
What is the phone number of Kow Kow?
You can call Kow Kow at (401) 441-7818.
Is Kow Kow open late?
Yes – Kow Kow is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Kow Kow?
There are 85 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Kow Kow. Nearby options include Chomp Kitchen & Drinks (< 0.1 mi), Aleppo Sweets (< 0.1 mi), and Gardel (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Kow Kow?
1 other ice cream shop within a mile. The closest is Ben & Jerry's, 0.6 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
Nearby places
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