Newport Creamery Garden City Center Lease Ends After 63 Years

Newport Creamery, a Rhode Island-based restaurant known for its iconic Awful Awful milkshakes, will close its Garden City Center location in Cranston after more than 60 years due to the lease not being renewed by the property owner, WS Development, with the lease expiring on December 31, 2026. The Jan Companies, owner of Newport Creamery since 2001, confirmed the closure and expressed disappointment, noting no new tenant has been signed yet. Despite the closure, Newport Creamery plans to seek a new location in the Cranston area to continue serving its customers. Rhode Island state Senator Hanna Gallo emphasized the restaurant's cherished status in the community, highlighting its role in family celebrations and lasting memories. Garden City Center officials and management have not provided comments or details about future plans for the space, while the surrounding retail environment continues to evolve with other store changes. Currently, Newport Creamery operates 10 locations, with eight in Rhode Island and the rest in Massachusetts.