Richie's Retail Slush & Food, Inc.

If I lived in the area I would be a regular and go there multiple times a week. I swear they have close to 30 slush flavor options. The prices here are also really good for the portion sizes.

This place should be considered for a historic landmark. I remember this place as a kid and now I am bringing my kids here. The mangonadas are bomb, obviously the slush is fantastic as well. This place always satisfies the cravings. Outdoor seating as well, so if you find parking just kick back and relax for a bit with some slush of course.

Yes you can buy their slush at most places these days but for some reason the slush just tastes that much better whenever you get it from here. While yes there are some outrageous slush creations that you wonder how anyone can enjoy, they are fun to order. This place has been a staple for our family for a long time and highly recommend all slush flavors!!!!

The BEST - period. There is no better spot for a slush. I have been coming here for almost 40 years and it has always been amazing! I hadn’t been in a long long time and the watermelon slush is exactly like I remember. The menu has expanded and there are a lot more choices now - both for frozen treats and prepared foods. The patio is a nice addition.

One of the best summer locations to dine in or take out. No matter if your looking for hot food or cold serving. Your gonna get a 10/10 quality service and food. I would 100% recommend. What standout about this place is the customer service. Employees are the nicest they can possibly be. 10/10 over all.

OMG... This place is incredible, a dream come true for anyone who likes delicious sweet treats!! I'll be in this place all summer!!🥰💝☀️ For all my old school people, so in and get some REAL fried doe!!🤤😋😋

What is there to say, this place is just so Iconic. Like if you are driving over to Revere Beach or even hitting the Encore, you gotta make a stop. This place just always blows me away. They have managed to stay really affordable while continuing to make such a quality product. I don't know what to get, I usually just live in the moment when I am there. What fascinates me about the slush is how when you first get it, it eats like a sherbet. As it melts and all the flavors combine it turns into a beautiful slush. Parking is just part of the fun.

Great place! Our first time coming here and I love the place. Very friendly staff, good portions and prices. We will definitely come here again.

The word "Slush" on Richie's store sign in Everett, MA- less than 20 mins from Boston, was enough to make my husband do a double-take while running errands with our daughter. This turned out to be just what he needed. The turquoise outside with pink pops, down to their patio that looks almost like cotton candy, caught my eye too. On a brutal hot day, everyone was on the same grind- cool down or tap out. Kids, grown folks, anybody and everybody wanted a piece of Richie's Ice cream, thick shakes, slushies, Icees- whatever hit cold and fast. Hubs is a straight-up lemon Icee fan so no question there. Me? I had my sights locked on a chocolate Icee. Hubs' so-called 'small' lemon icee was massive. No complaints from him because he was in his happy place. Meanwhile, I'm over here realizing chocolate's not even made here. I guess I've been spoiled by NYC joints like Mike's Italian Ice or the Lemon Ice King, where chocolate's a given. Plan B had to come through. But hey, hubs was living his best lemon life and that's a win right there.

A great dessert spot! We pass this place all the time driving near Everett and spontaneously decided to drop by - we didn't leave disappointed! Parking is tough if it's busy, but otherwise you literally just pull over in front of the area and it works. They have a cute seating area next to the ordering stand and it feels very retro - neonish decor and turf. The menu is huge - tons of slushes, ice cream options, and even hot foods. We shared a mangonada (two of us) and it was huge - the price I felt was pretty fair for what we got and the taste was great. An awesome mix of flavors and the cup itself came out super fast - good service! Overall, I will definitely be coming by again sometime when I'm in the area again - while I am an ice cream fan mostly, I think their slush was great and I can't wait to try other flavors.

Amazing slush, the og is super family friendly and great. Aesthetic rocks and feels genuine.

It's such a cute place! Most days, we order for pick up or delivery, but one summer day, we walked over with our toddler and enjoyed some sweet treats at their little outdoor seating area. There's always a constant flow of people, and service is quick. My go-to flavor for slush is lemon, but recently, my favorite is cherry and watermelon. Strawberry lemonade is also a family favorite. For ice cream, I love black raspberry paired with Death by Chocolate. Oreo and strawberry are also excellent choices. They have a seasonal ice cream in apple crisp that I tried last week, which was so delicious! Very decadent, so I could only have a few bites.

All those corner stores in Boston carrying Richie's Super Supreme Italian Ice? This retro storefront, located inches right off the Parkway freeway traffic, is the original homebase of the ubiquitous Boston ice cream buckets found in our little delis and shops. Indoor seating - non-existent. There's a equally bright and bold artificial grass field and patio seating next to the store front. Simply order from the window and sit to enjoy the flowing traffic and classic Italian-Latin-American cuisine? The menu is truly a symbol of American experience: comfort late-night diner food with the main focus supposedly the sweet Italian slush. However, 2 of the 3 neon menu boards are dominated by their other attractive offerings special ice cream sundaes, heart clogging savory smash burgers, and the flaky pastelitos (Cuban turnovers). Tough choices to debate - fried churros sundae and beef pastelito won out. Pastleito - piping hot, flaky, and savory. Mama got it right - definitely worth getting. Sundae - solid ice cream, great churros. Well worth the price. Stop by if you're in the area (near Costco - another dear favorite). Won't disappoint.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! Richie's Slush is celebrating their 65th Anniversary in 2021. THEIR LEGENDARY SLUSH (ITALIAN ICE) IS DELICIOUSSSSS & SO CREAMY & REFRESHING! This is a Family Owned & operated Business since 1956. Coming here is a Favorite amongst Bostonians & a tradition once the warm weather hits the calendar. They offer Slush in over 30 flavors. It's so hard to decide what flavor to choose. What's cool about coming here is they will let you mix 2 or 3 flavors depending on the size in one cup - so you don't have to settle. Very Cool! We tried the Lemon a standout, The Blue Vanilla, Mango, Blue Raspberry were all Excellent too! You can't go wrong here! They also serve Delicious Richardson's Farm Ice Cream with all types of Ice Cream Concoctions. They also serve the Elusive Dole Whip which is very hard to find outside of Disneyland & Disneyworld. They are also serving Food here including Subs, Smash Burgers, and Latino & South American favorites. Richie Cardillo the son is carrying on his father's Italian legacy by making the Slush the exact same way they did back in the Day when his father was running the show. The Slush (Italian Ice) is made in special Machines imported from Italy & made in small batches for quality control. They also wholesale the Slush to some retail stores as well. They also sell to supermarkets too but it's frozen & you'll have to let it thaw a bit. They also attend Festivals & Feasts like the ones in The North End. If you still can't get here they've still got you covered - they now have delivery by Uber Eats & Doordash. But if you can stop by their original location on the Revere Beach Parkway Rt. 16 - it's The Original & Still The Best! They've added a small outdoor dining area as well. They even sell buckets of Slush so you can get it to go for your family & friends at home. They also sell Richie's T Shirts too. Have Fun Eating! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget

Mangonada here sucks, not a real one. Real ones have mango ice cream and they use slush here. Ice cream was alright hence the 3 stars but would honestly give negative review for the mangonada. Parking situation is kinda tough as well. Much better places for ice cream in revere..

First of all, this slush is delicious, especially when paired with soft serve ice cream. I recommend watermelon slush and vanilla soft serve. I can't stop thinking about it.

Let's just say that the only reason it's not a 5 star ... YET is because this was my first time here and I only tried to Mangonada . I would give it a 9 out of 10. Not a full 10 only because once it started melting and turned into all liquid it was really good (for me). It may be different for you though. I also thought they only had regular slush options with just a bit more than my corner store . Boy was a fooled lol . They offer food and a wide variety of slushes. From original corner flavors to cool tasty ones like the one I got !! I'm going back too and I'm getting food and the sour slush next time lol . Oh and you can get it delivered by one of those food apps ! Seating is outside. They also have limited parking . Must try with family, yourself, friends, or date . Expect a line and it's worth the wait .

I didn't get the appeal of the Richis' slush from the grocery store - who wants rock hard packed flavored ice? This is a whole other animal. Creamy, smooth ices with flavors to make anyone happy - old favorites like lemon and cherry, and new delicacies like coconut, peach, and sour rainbow. A small is a delightful amount - a large can feed a family. The only downside is location - this is in kind of a crappy neighborhood on the side of a busy road. Do like me and order and then eat in your car (or drive to a nearby park)!

Rainbow USA, is literally the most amazing slush... but then you try Richie's fire (fireball) and it's heaven! Or you try Peach or Pear and it's like you're lost in an orchard somewhere. My family comes here many times over the year to buy our 2.5 gallons of slush that last us a few months of indulgence. We love Richies and always bring family here from out of state. It's like no other slush you've ever had.

Love this place. Have a little of everything. I've had some great slush from here, good soft serve, cookie dough ice cream, and a few chicken cutlet subs. Last time I went I didn't see arepas on the menu, but when they had them they were incredible. Love the hours and nice staff. Definitely go here for a treat when you can.

This ice cream was so good I really really love the mozzarella sticks and the sauce it was delicious and the slush and I recommended going here

I have been going to Richies as long as I have been alive... I dont know where or how to start writing this review... It is everything I have ever known, I compare all slush or the like TO richies... There is nothing better. EVERY flavor you can think of & then some... Ice Cream as well.. The only downside is as long as I can remember ever girl that has ever worked there has way too much attitude... Thats the been the case since I was little, through school, young adult.. I dont get it, Im from Everett too, Often its just girls from the area but why such attitude?!?! But that wont stop me from going, again & again... Now my kids love it too... Prices are still super affordable & not crazy like other big time places have seem to have gone...

Located right on route 16, with cars whizzing by at 50mph just inches away from your double-parked car, Richie's is the place to go to in the Boston area for an Italian ice. And what is an Italian ice you might ask? Easy. It's a somewhat unnatural mixture of water, sugar (corn syrup actually I think), artificial fruit flavorings and colorings. It's mixed and then frozen via a lengthy churning process to create a smooth, tasty and refreshing treat. And Richie's is pretty much a staple in that business where they've been at it since 1956 and have a national distribution setup to provide their product all over our nation. But in spite of that, this little shop is definitely worth a drive. It's not too far from downtown Boston and just past the CostCo in Everett when coming in from Boston, Somerville, Cambridge or even Medford. And while there's no real parking spots or even seating, I've made this place a regular destination of mine for the past year or so with the girlfriend; it's great on a nice, warm evening in the summer. Being a seasonal business, they close down in the autumn and winter but believe it or not, you can still find their stuff in a lot of convenient stores and even some supermarkets. My all-time favorite flavor is lemon which I find simple yet very refreshing but I've had all kinds of others including watermelon, Arnold Palmer, grape, cherry and all kinds of others. My only gripped with this place is that they advertise a natural version of their treat on their site but don't actually have it fresh on site, only pre-packaged. At some point I'll have to try it out but I know that texture-wise it just won't be as smooth as their fresh stuff. With that being said, the place is great and worth a visit, or two, or three. They are open pretty late on most weeknights and obviously even later on weekends as well. And new this year, they aren't cash only anymore and even take credit cards for amounts of $15 or more. The service is through a window with minimal interaction but most of the time is friendly.

Pizza is old, dry and not very good. They have a variety of other food there. It's known for pizza or food. Ice cream and slush are on point.

I dont live nearby so its a little bit of a drive but I love it here. It can be a very busy place but the they always have great customer service here. I was looking for 4th of July goodies and above and beyond they were helpful. In this day and age it's hard to find ppl to be nice to one another. They are awesome!! Check them out!!

What isn't slush? It isn't a Slurpee, an Italian ice, an ICEE, a Slush Puppie, sorbet (similar consistency), shaved ice, nor does it resemble any flavor or texture you churned out of your Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine. So, what IS slush? A closely guarded recipe of water, sugar, artificial fruit flavorings and colors churned for about 20 minutes in a cold drum the size of a small, front loading washing machine. The end product is a semi-frozen, sweet, smooth, Candida and kid loving treat, the consistency of well, winter's slush and as refreshing as eating freshly fallen snow. Fast forward to the image of sloshing your galoshes in pink, seedless watermelon, baby blue vanilla, limed green, or red, cherry bomb in winter. Who's miserable? Richie's slush could be a remedy for seasonal affective disorder. Undoubtedly you've noticed lots of convenience stores advertising Richie's Slush, IMHO it just isn't the same as going to the slush window on the parkway. The difference is theirs is bought from the Garvey St., wholesale warehouse owned by Richie Jr. The smooth texture and original essence seems to get lost in transport and by business owners who don't know about "working" the product. The slush has to be tended to on a regular basis. It needs to be stirred, beaten, and whipped back into its original consistency. At least that's how Valerie (the owner of this location) used to do it every morning before she opened the grates and then over and over and over again until just before closing. When you go, know that the slush only window is to the left of the door and the ice-cream only window is to the right. Do NOT try to order slush from the ice-cream window or ice-cream from the slush window unless you want a black eye. While the treats are sweet, the owner offers all the sweetness of a pissed off pit bull. (I can already imagine her "love" mail for that comment even though I just endorsed her seasonal business by giving it 4 stars.) Know what you want before going to the either window. It quickens the line and thwarts frustration. Parking is not only dangerous, but limited and their goal is to get you to the window, take your cash, and buh-bye. A kiddie sized slush will set you back $1.50, a small $2.00, medium, large, and you're a freakin' fatty prices increase by 50 cents respectively. I have no idea what their ice-cream costs, but it's Richardson Farm. This is one of the best places to get soft serve as the machines are thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis. In fact, it's probably one of the safest places to buy soft serve as bacteria loves this confection more than people do. When you get to the ice-cream window take a whiff, what you don't smell is milk. Every ice-cream scoop is rinsed under a constant trickle of water between customers and the freezers and counters are constantly being wiped down by warm watered rags. The most popular slush flavors are lemon, watermelon, and blue vanilla. No matter which flavor you choose, get out your red spoon straw and shovel the smooth texture into your mouth and taste nothing like the thing you ever thought was slush.

Did you ever risk your life pulling into the 99 rotary, only to further secure a death trap by taking the off ramp to the Parkway? See that little shack over to your right with the line of people??? That is a little slice of heaven. It is sorta like a stationary ice cream truck. They have a large assortment of odd ice cream, like the one shaped like a foot, the cookie sandwich, the firecracker. They have loud workers yelling behind the counter. Sure I almost rear ended 864 cars because of the neon colored T-Shirts that say "Richie's slush." They always catch my eye when I am driving. How 's that for advertising? Cool. Great. Whoopidydoo.... What you should really risk your life for is the slush. Speed up, pull quickly to your right and park. Park anywhere. Stop get out. Quick. The line is long. "What's that sir?"........" I didn't trip your kid."............"You should really go check on him." Smile to self. One less person in line. Hello, Blue vanilla slush. Where have you been all my life? Is that a straw or a spoon. It's both? Swoon. You read my mind. Blueberries. Vanilla. Creamy. Cold. Good.........no unbelievable. Yeah..I know. I know....it's only a slush.... Note to self: Tilt head to right and apologetically smile to kid you tripped on walk back to car.

All of the employees at the time were NOT wearing gloves except one guy. All the others has a mask but not gloves. And the one who served our ice cream added our topping on her bare hands - specially at this very sensitive time. COMEON!!! It's very inappropriate and unhealthy!!! This needs attention. Wonder why???!!!

"Richie's Slush" can be found at a number of local convenience stores, sporting events, and street vendors. It is a far cry from a "Slurpie" or those other sugar-water + ice creations; it is closer to the Italian Ices you would buy at the supermarket, except way better. The Revere Beach Parkway store is the primary location and has the best selection of both flavors and sizes (I think you can even order 1 gallon from the window if you want). Flavors I noticed at my last visit include Sour Blue Rasperry, Peach, Mango, Blue Vanilla, Lime, Grape, etc. Much better than the typical Lemon, Cherry, or Watermelon. While Everett doesn't have that much to offer, this Richie's Slush location on the parkway sticks out as a place to try. Make sure you hug the right lane as you exit the rotary. It comes up very quick. I am not sure who they paid off at city hall to get 15 minute parking *ON* the parkway but its quite dangerous.

I found my new favorite stop in Boston! The BEST Italian ice we've ever had! Can't wait to try the other flavors! And if I weren't full from the terrible lunch a dubins I'd try the cutlet sub! Next think about a food truck! See you soon!

Love it! Left Boston headed back to the burbs and had to make a stop to get some slush. Got 3 quarts of slush for the family. Outstanding, but don't get out of your car too quick on RBP.

This stuff is great. It is real simple but good, It melts in your mouth. A lot of flavors. I have tried a lot of them already It is not easy to park but I can walk from where I live so that isn't a problem for me.

Love having Richie's slush every summer. I recently had them at the Wrentham outlets, which they sold out of a small stand/kart. I just drove by their location in Everett but it looks like they're shut down. Did you guys relocate? If so, please advise...

The only good thing to come out of this whole pandemic is my discovery of Richies via Uber eats. We order from here every pay day as our special treat. I had driven past it a million times but I'm a nervous driver and couldn't figure out where to park without somebody slamming into me from behind. Their Italian ice is to die for. My two favorites are the pineapple and the raspberry. They are not syrupy sweet like many I have had; the taste of the fruit really shines. It has the texture similar to the snowballs we used to eat in Texas when I was a kid. My girls love the banana boats. They have great soft serve. The pastelitos are SO. GOOD. Everything is wonderful but their chili cheese fries and steak and cheese subs are my favorite from ANYWHERE---even the ones I've had in NYC &PA. Portions are generous for the pricing. The icing on the cake is their service; you can see that they really put pride and extra care in their preparations; Everything arrives the perfect temperature, is ALWAYS fresh, and best of all the ice cream is never even the least bit melty. These people obviously care about their customers; they've even written sweet messages on the containers for my girls.

Been a fan of Richies Slush for over 40 years and counting........ from the old time favorites like Watermelon or Lemon to Mango and Coconut....always Fresh and always refreshing.

If you are throwing a graduation party, wedding, birthday party, etc. you would should 100% think about renting a Richie's pushcart for your guests. Richie's was great to work with at my wedding. Super friendly, flexible and made the rental so easy! The guests loved the slush and even mixed it with vodka at the of the night for an adult twist. Thank you!

Came here with my family for the first time and we loved it. Is such a cute little place with delicious food, ice cream, and excellent service.

Smooth, inexpensive, refreshing. Way better than any other ice/slush I have ever tasted. Highly recommended!

This slush is amazing. I didn't even know that there were people out there who didn't know what real slush is, but my husband was one of those people until I introduced him to Richie's Slush. I've always known about it because I grew up in Everett and Malden and used to have it all the time as a kid. They have tons of flavors, and the tastes are amazing! It's not watery or sugary or crappy. It's quality slush and it's all I ate while pregnant. LOL. My hubby now loves it too, and we love it so much that we even rented a slush cart and server to serve slush to our guests at our wedding! Please don't steal my idea. :-)

richie slush is probably the only reason to go to Everett since they closed Everett Music. Horrible location, probably better to walk there...except NO ONE lives any where near that place!!!! Just pull over and park your car right on the revere beach parkway. sure its not a parking spot, so what!?! also check out all the hot babes that work there!!! make sure to ask them to get right in there and scoop out that slush. when they bend over check out their short shorts

This place is the perfect spot to cool off on a hot summer day, their slush is so freakin addicting, I could eat them all year round, seriously. I recommend getting two different flavors instead of one!

okay so I am not the first to write a review, but I just had to add my two cents. I go to Richie's for the Ruby Red Grapefruit or the Margarita. This week is was the Margarita! Ahhh where to begin? Refreshing, heavenly, almost as good as the real thing, satisfying, memorable, a keeper, made just for me :), just delicious. If you haven't tried it, please do so before it is gone. Be sure to ask for the fresh lime they so graciously will sqeeze and leave over the top of your slush. Enjoy

Richies rules! Best slush/Italian ice hands down and I've been to popular places In New York and Pennsylvania

I've had Richies italian ice from convenience stores in the past. It is ver hard to find. I got to sample the Lemon flavor at the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival. Best italian ice ever!!! People working the sample booth were super nice.So many flavors you won't be disappointed!

Richie's sells my most favorite ice cream in the world, Death by Chocolate. I stopped by with my daughters who had been begging me to get them Richie's. As I am enjoying my favorite ice cream and when I was almost done, I found what I thought it was a bone. It turns out it was a piece of a broken spoon and not my spoon. I am so disappointed and sadden by the carelessness demonstrated by the person who served the ice cream. I would have given them five stars but after this I am not so sure anymore!