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Breakfast
Pizza
Vietnamese
Greasy and good
Burritos
Indian
Breakfast
This is what you think of when you think of a breakfast diner. Everyone from bikers to city officials rub elbows at the lengthy bar seating. It's got a trolly car in the front and extra seating in the back along with a bar. Day drinkers rejoice.
Any...
West Side Diner
Classy and classic. I've been going here since I was a kid. It's been updated over the years, but the food has only gotten better. They have plenty of options for those who have dietary restrictions.
They are always busy, but they turn the tables qu...
T's Restaurant Cranston
I love walking in this place with someone for their first time. You have to walk through what looks like a small alleyway to get to the real entrance, which gives it the charm of a secret spot.
The Brickway Benedict is my go-to choice off the menu. ...
Brickway On Wickenden
Pizza
Formerly located on Thayer Street, this local favorite was revived and is thriving again at a new location. They are always worth checking out and are on od the top spots in RI.
Nice Slice Pizzeria
Varied, delicious, and consistent. There are a few locations opened up in New England, with a majority of them in RI.
If you catch them on a Wednesday, you can order any slice for $3. Any slice.
Pawtucket - Antonio's Pizza | Pizza By The Slice
They do everything it seems and all done well. This isn't the sort of place you order by the slice. Definitely order a whole pie.
They offer some Turkish delicacies like tea, coffee, and desserts. They even have stellar ice cream and sorbet.
It's f...
Golden Crust Pizza (Providence)
One of the best pizza places. They have so much flavor and variety. They have been here over 30 years for good reason.
Fellini Pizzeria
Vietnamese
Great taste. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. Great price. Fills you up without making you feel bloated.
Banh Mi & Bubble Tea
One of the best places to get a good priced and delicious bowl of Phó
Hon's House of Noodle Soup
Are they in a sketchy neighborhood? Absolutely! If you can deal with that and bring cash, this is the definition of a diamond in the rough. Try the bahn mi and a Thai Tea bubble tea and thank me later.
ASIAN BAKERY & FAST FOOD - Updated April 2025 - Yelp
Greasy and good
Their weiners and eggplant parms are just want you want from this sort of place. It's got a classic charm, and they have been making the food the same way since forever. I hope they never change.
Cosmic Pizza Steak & Wieners
This is a classic staple of RI. You can't come down here and leave without having "2 all the way" and a coffee milk. Yeah it's greasy, but it will always be here for you when you need some comfort food.
Olneyville NY System: HOME
Burritos
They started off as a single restaurant location by the University of Rhode Island and have expanded since then. They are a top choice when I want lunch during the work day.
My favorite option is the Kingston fire burrito. Be warned, the sauce is tr...
Caliente Mexican Grill
These guys are way out in Westery and pricy. I mean $15 for a burrito. That said, they are thr best burrito place I've been to in the entire country. Yes, I've been all the way out to California and New Mexico. I still have found a better place. Wort...
Bomb Burritos & Bowls
Indian
This isn't just Indian food, it earns the title of Indian Cuisine. The chai tastes like it came right from the streets of India. That is coming from an Indian friend of mine.
Thr Naan bread could be a meal unto itself. I don't get the chance to go a...
India Restaurant
They have a great and reasonably priced lunch menu if you are working hard and want to change it up.
Rasoi: Home
They are solid and have a wonderful sit-in dining atmosphere. Right in the heart of Thayer Street near Brown University.
Kabob and Curry
Caribbean
True Jamaican food. They don't tone anything down. There are some interesting drinks like carrot juice and ginger beverages you never thought of, but go down well with a plate of rice and peas with oxtail.
Need to go back again soon.
Flames
Peruvian
My mouth waters thinking about this place. It's a Peruvian and Chinese fusion that works. I say go for the steak platter. It will run you $22 bucks, but every bite of meat is succulent, the sauce packs flavor, and the fried rice compliments the meal....
Brasa y Chifa | Peruvian Restaurant in Providence, RI
Cafe's
This is the best café in probably anywhere. Malcom, the owner, is as brash as he is hospitable. There is no better place for coffee. It will be made to perfection every time. Nothing is made without painstaking excellence.
Their hours are a little ...
Caffe-Bon-Ami, Inc.
Cozy little spot right on the dock. They will often have music on weekends and will showcase local musicians.
Java Madness
This is the quintessential coffee shop with a bohemian tinge. You can buy ethically sourced coffee beans by the pound or sit down a whole day, sipping coffee by the cup. They have some food from local donut and pastry shops, but you're here for coffe...
The Coffee Exchange, a Providence Cafe and Coffee Roastery ...
Bakeries
My favorite bakery in the state. You get authentic, Guatemalan sweet breads and other tasty treats for a fraction of the price of other places.
Panadería El Quetzal
Middle Eastern
Mostly Syrian food, with a few other Middle Eastern favorites mixed in. The restaurant is staffed by refugees from the conflict in Syria. It is both unfortunate and a blessing to have them here.
The food isn't cheap and the portions could be bigger....
Aleppo Sweets
Asian
You can easily eat for two with one order and they make it fresh. The cooks are constantly replenishing the food trays, and they are always busy, so nothing sits.
Highly recommend the shrimp, and when they ask if you want the special sauce to go wit...
Chinatown On Thayer
Brazilian
If you find yourself in the mall, this place blows the rest of the restaurants out of the water. This should be a stand-alone restaurant, but it's in the food court. A plate could feed you and your wife, who says she wasn't hungry but keeps picking s...
Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill Providence Place