Food Scene
White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster StBest Coffee in Providence and great local establishment
Seasonal menu, locally sourced, lovingly prepared and a wonderful atmosphere
57 locals recommend
Loie Fuller's
164 Danielson PikeSeasonal menu, locally sourced, lovingly prepared and a wonderful atmosphere
Pho Paradise
337 Broad StreetGreat & inexpensive thai/asian and only steps away!
Another local gem--super fresh, local & seasonal ingredients, & extremely reasonable!
49 locals recommend
Broadway Bistro
205 BroadwayAnother local gem--super fresh, local & seasonal ingredients, & extremely reasonable!
Simply stellar--one of Providence's best restaurants-hands down!
122 locals recommend
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwaySimply stellar--one of Providence's best restaurants-hands down!
Great local bakery with fabulous breads & baked goods--ginger scones and lemon cake are among our favorites!
170 locals recommend
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayGreat local bakery with fabulous breads & baked goods--ginger scones and lemon cake are among our favorites!
Friendship Café
500 Broad StFresh baked goods, yummy lunches, breakfasts and gourmet take-a-way!
Dunkin'
315 Broad StWhen you need coffee / or crave a donut and don't want to walk more than 1/2 a block!
The Classic Cafe
865 Westminster StFantastic greasy-spoon diner. Great garlic-potato pancakes!
Providence Pizza Company
A great local pizza place--nice crust & assortment of toppings
Sura
232 Westminster StYummy!
Everything Else
Method Fitness
1 Richmond SquareFantastic nearby fitness studio
Citizens Bank
919 Westminster StConvenient banking services, currency exchange and ATM
Great near-by tailor & dry cleaning service--fast, reliable and friendly.
Sterling Cleansers & Tailors
288 Cranston StGreat near-by tailor & dry cleaning service--fast, reliable and friendly.
Essentials
Halal meats, amazing spices and herbs and other imported goods. Good basic market AND a fantastic restaurant is adjacent!
Oasis Market & Grill
220 Broad StHalal meats, amazing spices and herbs and other imported goods. Good basic market AND a fantastic restaurant is adjacent!
Fantastic market with locally sourced produce, meats, grains and baked goods--serves as a coop as well as general market & has yummy breakfast, lunch and brunch offerings at their cafe!
17 locals recommend
Fertile Underground Grocery
Fantastic market with locally sourced produce, meats, grains and baked goods--serves as a coop as well as general market & has yummy breakfast, lunch and brunch offerings at their cafe!
Arts & Culture
41 Central St
41 Central StreetLocal original music, dj's and sound artists presented weekly
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington StTony award winning theater.
The Steel Yard
27 Sims AveAmazing industrial arts center & gallery
Fantastic early-american furnishings, photographs and glass --with temporary contemporary art exhibits
54 locals recommend
Rhode Island School of Design Store
20 College StFantastic early-american furnishings, photographs and glass --with temporary contemporary art exhibits
The providence Children's museum is a fantastic local asset and a great way to spend a day or two with your kids!
50 locals recommend
Providence Children's Museum
100 South StThe providence Children's museum is a fantastic local asset and a great way to spend a day or two with your kids!
FirstWorks
235 Westminster StPresents world-class "firsts" in the arts in Providence
AS220
115 Empire StUnique, arts space, with a gallery, performance space, bar & food!
Shopping
Ada Books
717 Westminster StLovely local book store with a great collection of unique & used books
Rocket to Mars
144 BroadwayFantastic vintage shopping with an edge!