Food Scene
If you love authentic Thai food, then you need to try this family owned restaurant. I like the roasted Brussel sprouts, the pad thai, or the drunken noodles if you're into spicy food.
Green Basil Restaurant
2086 Mineral Spring AveIf you love authentic Thai food, then you need to try this family owned restaurant. I like the roasted Brussel sprouts, the pad thai, or the drunken noodles if you're into spicy food.
The owner is Lebanese and has devoted his life to this coffee shop! Not only can you get any type of coffee beverage you can think of, but you can choose from a wide menu of healthy items to go with your drink. I like the snickerdoodle coffee. All of their flavored coffee are from flavor roasted beans--He does not serve flavor shots at all.
Coffee Connection
1744 Mineral Spring AveThe owner is Lebanese and has devoted his life to this coffee shop! Not only can you get any type of coffee beverage you can think of, but you can choose from a wide menu of healthy items to go with your drink. I like the snickerdoodle coffee. All of their flavored coffee are from flavor roasted beans--He does not serve flavor shots at all.
The coffee here is one of the best in the state. Fair trade and organic. You can purchase beans by the pound, and will receive a free coffee when you do. The shop is on historic Wickenden St and is right around the corner from the haunted Benefit St where ghost tours are often booked. This place is dog friendly on the deck!
60 locals recommend
Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StThe coffee here is one of the best in the state. Fair trade and organic. You can purchase beans by the pound, and will receive a free coffee when you do. The shop is on historic Wickenden St and is right around the corner from the haunted Benefit St where ghost tours are often booked. This place is dog friendly on the deck!
DePetrillo's Pizza and Bakery
1755 Smith StTheir hours are not great, but their pizza is amazing!
A little pricey, but worth the money--this place has vegan options and a really great vibe! If you're going on the weekend though, be prepared to wait!
97 locals recommend
The Grange
166 BroadwayA little pricey, but worth the money--this place has vegan options and a really great vibe! If you're going on the weekend though, be prepared to wait!
If you go between 3pm-5pm you will get 50% off on all sliders--no matter what day it is! We LOVE their sweet potato fries! Decent selection of beer as well!
16 locals recommend
Harry's on the Hill
301 Atwells AveIf you go between 3pm-5pm you will get 50% off on all sliders--no matter what day it is! We LOVE their sweet potato fries! Decent selection of beer as well!
This is by far the best Indian restaurant in the state. Saturday and Sunday they have lunch buffets that are to die for! I love anything they make with paneer. All Vegan buffet on Saturdays during lunch and regular buffet on Sundays. Very cost effective for what you get!
27 locals recommend
Rasoi
727 East AveThis is by far the best Indian restaurant in the state. Saturday and Sunday they have lunch buffets that are to die for! I love anything they make with paneer. All Vegan buffet on Saturdays during lunch and regular buffet on Sundays. Very cost effective for what you get!
Excellent stop for bakery items--rugalach, Italian pastries, Russian tea cake, cookies, fudge brownies, calzones, and reallllly good breakfast sandwiches if you like/eat eggs. No wifi. Outdoor seating in nice weather and is dog friendly.
29 locals recommend
LaSalle Bakery
993 Smith StExcellent stop for bakery items--rugalach, Italian pastries, Russian tea cake, cookies, fudge brownies, calzones, and reallllly good breakfast sandwiches if you like/eat eggs. No wifi. Outdoor seating in nice weather and is dog friendly.
Small little coffee shop that definitely hits the hipster vibe. Amazing coffee, all the non-dairy options, and a variety of treats, sandwiches, or salads if you're hungry. Has wifi.
41 locals recommend
White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster StSmall little coffee shop that definitely hits the hipster vibe. Amazing coffee, all the non-dairy options, and a variety of treats, sandwiches, or salads if you're hungry. Has wifi.
Oldest brewhouse in Rhode Island! Great picks on draft and GREAT food. My son likes the lobster mac and cheese. We enjoy the nachos and french fries.
21 locals recommend
Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain StOldest brewhouse in Rhode Island! Great picks on draft and GREAT food. My son likes the lobster mac and cheese. We enjoy the nachos and french fries.
Great bakery with fresh bread, sandwiches, scones, cinnamon buns, etc. Their coffee is locally roasted and we love it. I like the lemon muffin--it's super moist with a strong lemon flavor. All the non-dairy options for coffee. When it's warm out the patio is open and dogs are welcome.
170 locals recommend
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayGreat bakery with fresh bread, sandwiches, scones, cinnamon buns, etc. Their coffee is locally roasted and we love it. I like the lemon muffin--it's super moist with a strong lemon flavor. All the non-dairy options for coffee. When it's warm out the patio is open and dogs are welcome.
Decent Chinese food. We like the noodles with tofu and vegetables. They have an Udon noodle soup that is perfection!
Jade House Restaurant
1852 Smith StDecent Chinese food. We like the noodles with tofu and vegetables. They have an Udon noodle soup that is perfection!
Okay, this is totally in the food court of the mall--but seriously, I love their food. I like the Singapore noodles with the eggplant and tofu. So tasty and SO cheap!
Ruby Thai
1 Providence PlOkay, this is totally in the food court of the mall--but seriously, I love their food. I like the Singapore noodles with the eggplant and tofu. So tasty and SO cheap!
If you're looking for a diner--this is a good one. On the West End in Providence and super cute. I like the chocolate chip pancakes--you only need one--it's HUGE. My friends love the omelettes.
12 locals recommend
The Classic Cafe
865 Westminster StIf you're looking for a diner--this is a good one. On the West End in Providence and super cute. I like the chocolate chip pancakes--you only need one--it's HUGE. My friends love the omelettes.
Most ridiculously huge and crazy donuts! This is a novelty that you simply can't pass up if you are a true donut fan! They sell out fast, so get up, get a coffee, and wait in line for the most amazing donuts of your life! I like the blueberry lemon curd donut.
32 locals recommend
PVDonuts
158 Ives StMost ridiculously huge and crazy donuts! This is a novelty that you simply can't pass up if you are a true donut fan! They sell out fast, so get up, get a coffee, and wait in line for the most amazing donuts of your life! I like the blueberry lemon curd donut.
If you're in the mood for a traditional thin crust pizza--Big Tony's is pretty good! Not a sit down and dine in kind of place, but excellent to carry out or have delivered. My kids love the wings too! About .75 walk from the camper.
Big Tony's Pizza
525 Eaton StIf you're in the mood for a traditional thin crust pizza--Big Tony's is pretty good! Not a sit down and dine in kind of place, but excellent to carry out or have delivered. My kids love the wings too! About .75 walk from the camper.
A little pricey, but really good pizza! Vegan options! You can buy by the slice or by the pie!
11 locals recommend
Nice Slice Pizzeria
767 Westminster StA little pricey, but really good pizza! Vegan options! You can buy by the slice or by the pie!
Traditional American cocktail bar with food. Our friends say the food and apps are to die for. Great prices and open late! Walking distance!
Camp Nowhere
1838 Smith StTraditional American cocktail bar with food. Our friends say the food and apps are to die for. Great prices and open late! Walking distance!
Quarter of a mile walk for some really great sushi! We love the Boston roll and the Rainbow roll!
Osho Sushi & Bar
1525 Smith StQuarter of a mile walk for some really great sushi! We love the Boston roll and the Rainbow roll!
Gluten free, vegan, and kosher! Every single thing tastes like heaven here! We love the seasonal lavender lemon curd cake, the chocolate peanut butter cake, and their bread loafs. Their lattes are great and they have wheatgrass shots too! A little pricey, but won't disappoint!
56 locals recommend
Wildflour
727 East AveGluten free, vegan, and kosher! Every single thing tastes like heaven here! We love the seasonal lavender lemon curd cake, the chocolate peanut butter cake, and their bread loafs. Their lattes are great and they have wheatgrass shots too! A little pricey, but won't disappoint!
Vegan Asian Fun restaurant with tons of choices. We like the spring rolls and the seitan "chicken" fingers!
10 locals recommend
Veggie Fun
123 Dorrance StVegan Asian Fun restaurant with tons of choices. We like the spring rolls and the seitan "chicken" fingers!
All Vegan fast food restaurant on Providence's most hopping streets. Order anything from burgers to mac and cheese and know that no animals have been harmed in the process! Pricey but good.
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223 Thayer StAll Vegan fast food restaurant on Providence's most hopping streets. Order anything from burgers to mac and cheese and know that no animals have been harmed in the process! Pricey but good.
If you like falafels--these guys make the best falafels I've ever had. Made fresh to order. I like extra banana peppers on mine!
39 locals recommend
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StIf you like falafels--these guys make the best falafels I've ever had. Made fresh to order. I like extra banana peppers on mine!
Accommodates most food preferences--gluten free? Paleo? Vegetarian? They have a talented chef who is very creative and their menu is always changing. My friends say the bourbon wings are the best! They make a great vegan ramen!
13 locals recommend
Blackie's
280 George Washington HwyAccommodates most food preferences--gluten free? Paleo? Vegetarian? They have a talented chef who is very creative and their menu is always changing. My friends say the bourbon wings are the best! They make a great vegan ramen!
I come here for the calzones and occasionally some pizza. The calzones is really where it's at. I like the spinach calzone! Walking distance.
Wine & Cheese
1861 Smith StI come here for the calzones and occasionally some pizza. The calzones is really where it's at. I like the spinach calzone! Walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
They only serve craft beer that is done in house. Maybe 2-3 choices on tap--but WOW--best beer ever! If you love craft beer, you absolutely cannot miss out on this little hole in the wall!
Providence Brewing Company
10 Sims AveThey only serve craft beer that is done in house. Maybe 2-3 choices on tap--but WOW--best beer ever! If you love craft beer, you absolutely cannot miss out on this little hole in the wall!
This isn't just a regular bar. It's kind of bougie. The apps are amazing. We like the beer cheese with the bread and crackers. We've also enjoyed the sweet potato flatbread. A little pricey, but really fun, artsy, clean atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain StThis isn't just a regular bar. It's kind of bougie. The apps are amazing. We like the beer cheese with the bread and crackers. We've also enjoyed the sweet potato flatbread. A little pricey, but really fun, artsy, clean atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
It's not very big, but there are two small trails to hike and a scenic reservoir to look at. There is a nice little playground next to the water, and it is a dog's dream to run around there!
Governor John Notte Memorial Park
1801 Douglas AveIt's not very big, but there are two small trails to hike and a scenic reservoir to look at. There is a nice little playground next to the water, and it is a dog's dream to run around there!
Shopping
This consignment shop has won Rhode Island's Reader Choice Award multiple times. LuLuLemon, LOFT, Coach, LV, Kate Spade--you name it! Great prices!
Blackbirds Consignment Shop
1800 Mineral Spring AveThis consignment shop has won Rhode Island's Reader Choice Award multiple times. LuLuLemon, LOFT, Coach, LV, Kate Spade--you name it! Great prices!
Cute little bougie shop with unique clothing, bags, and accessories. They also carry gifts for all occasions. Right behind the shop is their family owned cafe and restaurant. A really fun find!
The Hopscotch Room
2209 Mineral Spring AveCute little bougie shop with unique clothing, bags, and accessories. They also carry gifts for all occasions. Right behind the shop is their family owned cafe and restaurant. A really fun find!
Family-owned gem on the East Side of Providence. Local author's works, great kids section, and friendly staff. Starbucks is right across the street.
17 locals recommend
Books On The Square
471 Angell StFamily-owned gem on the East Side of Providence. Local author's works, great kids section, and friendly staff. Starbucks is right across the street.
Super weird store with things ranging from local made candles to creepy taxonomy figures. Jars with brains, porcupine quills, second-hand clothing, and unique jewelry. Lots of sage and incense sold here as well.
8 locals recommend
White Buffalo Ri
498 Washington StSuper weird store with things ranging from local made candles to creepy taxonomy figures. Jars with brains, porcupine quills, second-hand clothing, and unique jewelry. Lots of sage and incense sold here as well.
Essentials
It's TJ's...everyone needs to know where one is. Lots of vegan options. We like the TJ vegan sausages, and their brand almond milk is bomb.
11 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1000 Bald Hill RdIt's TJ's...everyone needs to know where one is. Lots of vegan options. We like the TJ vegan sausages, and their brand almond milk is bomb.
Entertainment & Activities
We like this movie theater over the one at Providence Place Mall because it's cleaner, more updated, and we like the popcorn! If you order the jumbo popcorn you get free refills--same with the soda! Really comfy theater--the kids love it!
9 locals recommend
Cinemaworld Lincoln Mall 16
622 George Washington HwyWe like this movie theater over the one at Providence Place Mall because it's cleaner, more updated, and we like the popcorn! If you order the jumbo popcorn you get free refills--same with the soda! Really comfy theater--the kids love it!