About Us...
A grist mill is a grain mill that turns whole berries of grain or whole kernels of corn into meal or flour. At Kenyon's Grist Mill, we still do it the old-fashioned way and continue to use the original granite millstones quarried from Westerly, RI. These huge stones produce the exceptional texture and quality not found in modern, steel ground flours. Single pass stone grinding also preserves the vital, natural nutrition of the grains. Kenyon’s offers the ingredients that health conscious consumers are searching for, ground the simple, old fashioned way of long ago. We encourage you to read about the difference between genuine stone ground products and steel ground products here.

Our building is nestled along the banks of the Queen's River in the village of Usquepaugh. We are the oldest manufacturing business in Rhode Island, and the second oldest continuously operating business in the state. Although our current building dates back to 1886, we've been grinding meals & flours continuously on site since 1696. Our most popular items are White Corn Meal (or Johnny Cake Meal), Clam Cake Mix, Pancake Mixes, Corn Bread & Muffin Mix, Brown Bread Mix, as well as a variety of other meals, flours and other mixes. Visit our online store to order fresh from the mill here.

Kenyon's Grist Mill is regularly inspected by the Rhode Island Department of Health and the FDA. This qualifies us to ship throughout the country and stand behind our products' excellence. Customers have sought Kenyon's products for generations because of our honesty, dependability, and high standards. We pride ourselves in doing business the right way and feel honored to be preserving a piece of Rhode Island's history. Kenyon's Grist Mill is always looking for new sources of locally grown grain, especially the rare crop of Rhode Island Flint Corn. Although we try very hard to purchase our grains as local as possible, it is also important to consider the farming methods used. As always, we do not use, or source grain with any additives, pesticides or preservatives.

May 19 & 20: Spring Tour Weekend & Discount Kayaking on the Queen's River
Visit Kenyon's Grist Mill on May 19 & 20 (Sat. & Sun.) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and enjoy free tours of the mill with Johnny Cake demonstrations.  Sample free Johnny Cakes and local coffee.  Larger orders of Johnny Cakes will be available for purchase.  Visit the shop for a variety of Kenyon's products and local crafts.  Kayak along the Queen's River at 50% off, totaling $10/hour per person.  All equipment is provided.  For this special weekend, we will be operating kayak rentals first come; first serve and we will not be taking reservations.  All rentals will be on the Queen's River only.  Free parking will be right at Kenyon's Grist Mill.  For directions, click here.  For more information about Queen's River Kayaks, click here.

Visit us at Rhode Island Farmer's Markets
We will be cooking Johnny Cake samples and selling our products at a few markets in the state. Visit the Rumford Farmer's Market in East Providence on Tuesdays. We will be there on 5/15, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, and 10/9. Visit the Aquidneck Growers Market in Newport on Wednesdays. We will be there on 6/13, 7/18, 8/15, 9/5, and 10/24. Visit the Coastal Growers' Market at Casey Farm in North Kingstown on Saturdays. We will be there on 5/26, 6/30, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, and 10/27. We may be a visitor at a few other markets. Details coming soon!

Hours of Operation, Community Fairs & Events at the Mill
Mill production and shop hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The shop is also open on weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. 30.  We are closed on national holidays, and may be closed or have limited staff on days we are cooking our famous Clam Cakes and Chowder at community fairs from May to October.  For a complete list of dates and details, click here. 

Want a tour of the mill?  Visit our Tour Weekend & Discount Kayaking Events on May 19 & 20 and July 21 & 22.  We’ve created these events to dedicate time to open our doors to the public with free tours, Johnny Cakes, local coffee and discount kayaking on the Queen's River.  Make sure you don't miss the Harvest/Johnny Cake Festival on October 20 & 21.  This is our largest event with over 75 local vendors, tours, Johnny Cakes, samples, live music, demonstrations and more!  For more information on the Johnny Cake Festival, click here. Visit