Can we talk ice cream? I've seen a lot of blogs (some more extensive and highly detailed than others) and polls on the topic, and am here today to tell you that this is the most unscientific and totally subjective recommendation you're going to come across. 

You see, my family and I have been enjoying St. Clair's handmade-on-the-premises (by the same family since the 1887 — that’s right, I said 1887), incredibly fresh ice cream for the last 35 or 40 years, so I'm definitely biased. But in a good way! 

Hands down, our favorite flavor as a group is the peach, with bits of real peach (had a scoop of the coffee the other day and yummmm) but there are literally dozens of others to choose from and hey, they are all pretty outstanding. 

Sometimes, they add in special, limited edition flavors, too. 

And, in case you missed it, a few years ago I blogged about how one of my brothers used to have a competition with his kids every summer to see who would be the first to work their way thru the entire St Clair Annex ice cream menu by Labor Day. 

Also, his wife (my sister-in-law) once spotted Conan O’Brien and his wife there. 

If you're looking for more than ice cream, St Clair also has some of the best cheeseburgers and chowda (also made fresh in-house) in Westerly and beyond. The perfect meals after a day at the beach and before the long car ride back home. Or the short walk back to The OH, the Watch Hill Inn or Watch Hill Court (which has been renovated yet is still super charming in an old time-y motor lodge kind of way). 

It’s a favorite of locals and tourists alike. At night, during peak summer months, you will have to log some time on line and I'm not talking about staring into the screen on your I-Phone. It's totally worth it though. 

One last thing…They only take cash, no cards. The great news, though, is that there is an ATM on the premises.

Find St Clair Annex at 141 Bay Street in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

As always, if you motor over after reading this, be sure to let them know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.

Photo Credits: 2nd set of images above are by ASHLEY CALDARONE.