Jess’s guidebook
Our favorite Restaurants within walking distance
Julian's has been a neighborhood staple for more than two decades. Brunch is very popular so expect to wait up to an hour or more on the weekends unless you arrive early. We have other recommendations for brunch & suggest that you instead go to Julian's for dinner or weekday breakfast/lunch. Great spot for sitting outside in the warmer months. Literally right around the corner from our home.
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Julian's
318 BroadwayJulian's has been a neighborhood staple for more than two decades. Brunch is very popular so expect to wait up to an hour or more on the weekends unless you arrive early. We have other recommendations for brunch & suggest that you instead go to Julian's for dinner or weekday breakfast/lunch. Great spot for sitting outside in the warmer months. Literally right around the corner from our home.
This hole-in-the-wall joint is relatively new & we just love it! You don't go here for the health food so if that's a concern don't bother. We love the fried fish sandwich & the chicken sandwich. The waffle fries are awesome! Also a great spot for locally sourced oysters. Yum!
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Bucktown
471 W Fountain StThis hole-in-the-wall joint is relatively new & we just love it! You don't go here for the health food so if that's a concern don't bother. We love the fried fish sandwich & the chicken sandwich. The waffle fries are awesome! Also a great spot for locally sourced oysters. Yum!
Local, seasonal ingredients. Everything is simply delicious. This is a favorite weekend brunch spot that gets really crowded & has a long wait. We prefer to go to Nicks during the week for breakfast or dinner.
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nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayLocal, seasonal ingredients. Everything is simply delicious. This is a favorite weekend brunch spot that gets really crowded & has a long wait. We prefer to go to Nicks during the week for breakfast or dinner.
If you go to Loie Fuller's for the decor alone you won't be disappointed. This is pushing the limits of "walking distance" so if the weather is less than favorable you may want to Uber. This is the perfect restaurant for a romantic evening or a casual evening--the food is amazing & we love that we can get dressed up or go casual, no one cares.
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Loie Fuller's
164 Danielson PikeIf you go to Loie Fuller's for the decor alone you won't be disappointed. This is pushing the limits of "walking distance" so if the weather is less than favorable you may want to Uber. This is the perfect restaurant for a romantic evening or a casual evening--the food is amazing & we love that we can get dressed up or go casual, no one cares.
Vegetarian or vegan/GF only! Even carnivores love The Grange--the food is fantastic. Brunch, lunch, dinner. The bar is also great.
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The Grange
166 BroadwayVegetarian or vegan/GF only! Even carnivores love The Grange--the food is fantastic. Brunch, lunch, dinner. The bar is also great.
Crepes, panini's, $ a great tea selection. This is a great spot to tap into their free wifi & work remotely. We love the banana & nutella crepe, the goat cheese & spinach breakfast sandwich, & the chicken schwarma panini
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Schasteâ
300 BroadwayCrepes, panini's, $ a great tea selection. This is a great spot to tap into their free wifi & work remotely. We love the banana & nutella crepe, the goat cheese & spinach breakfast sandwich, & the chicken schwarma panini
The newest addition to our neighborhood, GN features a cozy bar & a great food selection. Monday is burger night, Tuesday is Taco night. The pulled pork is fantastic & we also love the beans! Pushing the boundaries of what most consider "walking distance" so do a map search.
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Great Northern BBQ Co
9 Parade StThe newest addition to our neighborhood, GN features a cozy bar & a great food selection. Monday is burger night, Tuesday is Taco night. The pulled pork is fantastic & we also love the beans! Pushing the boundaries of what most consider "walking distance" so do a map search.
Saint Monday
393 W Fountain StGreat coffee shop by day, awesome bar & restaurant by night. We love the burgers!
Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain StGreat selection of beers & really good food.
We often forget about this spot but every time we've been we say we need to go back more often. The pimento cheese spread is amazing. Great shareable selections as well.
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The Slow Rhode
425 W Fountain StWe often forget about this spot but every time we've been we say we need to go back more often. The pimento cheese spread is amazing. Great shareable selections as well.
Our kids favorite pizza joint! Plus they have a great selection of craft beers & a full bar. The pinball machines are really fun. Sandwiches & salads also on the menu.
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Pizza J
967 Westminster StreetOur kids favorite pizza joint! Plus they have a great selection of craft beers & a full bar. The pinball machines are really fun. Sandwiches & salads also on the menu.
One of Providence's best pizzarias! The GF crust gets rave reviews.
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Nice Slice Pizzeria
767 Westminster StOne of Providence's best pizzarias! The GF crust gets rave reviews.
Great sub sandwiches (especially the Italian & meatball). The pizza is basic, greasy pizza--not awesome but does the job when you want a quick snack & don't want to travel far. Cheap by the slice. They also deliver.
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Pizzeria Gusto
259 BroadwayGreat sub sandwiches (especially the Italian & meatball). The pizza is basic, greasy pizza--not awesome but does the job when you want a quick snack & don't want to travel far. Cheap by the slice. They also deliver.
Awesome breakfast tacos! Or burritos or bowls. The menu changes often & the hours are a little weird so check the website. Only open for late breakfast & lunch (generally closes by 2 or 3). Seriously so good.
Tailor Shop Luncheonette
211 BroadwayAwesome breakfast tacos! Or burritos or bowls. The menu changes often & the hours are a little weird so check the website. Only open for late breakfast & lunch (generally closes by 2 or 3). Seriously so good.
Coffee shops within walking distance
This is Tyler's favorite coffee. They also have some breakfast foods & treats.
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The Nitro Bar
228 BroadwayThis is Tyler's favorite coffee. They also have some breakfast foods & treats.
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayGreat pastries, bread, coffee, & tea.
Saint Monday
393 W Fountain StGreat coffee & espresso!
Coffee, pastries, bakery treats, desserts & a full bar. Great spot for free wifi & to work remotely. Pushing the distance of what most consider "walkable"
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Sin
1413 Westminster StCoffee, pastries, bakery treats, desserts & a full bar. Great spot for free wifi & to work remotely. Pushing the distance of what most consider "walkable"
Our top five favorite restaurants in Providence
Al Forno's is a Providence staple & has made countless lists & won countless awards & with good reason! Tried & true--everything is delicious. Al Forno is credited with inventing the grilled pizza. Their pasta is home made. This is a special dinner treat for us.
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Al Forno Restaurant
577 S Water StAl Forno's is a Providence staple & has made countless lists & won countless awards & with good reason! Tried & true--everything is delicious. Al Forno is credited with inventing the grilled pizza. Their pasta is home made. This is a special dinner treat for us.
Peruvian & Bolivian cuisine. Our favorite dish at Los Andes is "pollo a los Andes with cheesy rice". We split it because the portion is gigantic. The cheesy rice is crucial instead of the steak fries. A bit of a spicy kick but oh so amazing! The civiche is also the best we've ever had--anywhere. The service is great!
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Los Andes
903 Chalkstone AvePeruvian & Bolivian cuisine. Our favorite dish at Los Andes is "pollo a los Andes with cheesy rice". We split it because the portion is gigantic. The cheesy rice is crucial instead of the steak fries. A bit of a spicy kick but oh so amazing! The civiche is also the best we've ever had--anywhere. The service is great!
Just a few blocks away from our house, this is one of our top favorite spots. The menu changes seasonally & there are great options for a full meal or lighter fare.
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Broadway Bistro
205 BroadwayJust a few blocks away from our house, this is one of our top favorite spots. The menu changes seasonally & there are great options for a full meal or lighter fare.
Authentic Mexican cuisine but immigrant owner Maria Meza & her family. Maria is a superb cook! We prefer the chicken enchiladas with chipotle crema sauce or the chimichanga with chipotle crema. The have a good selection of tequila's as well.
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El Rancho Grande
311 Plainfield StAuthentic Mexican cuisine but immigrant owner Maria Meza & her family. Maria is a superb cook! We prefer the chicken enchiladas with chipotle crema sauce or the chimichanga with chipotle crema. The have a good selection of tequila's as well.
Rosalina features a great selection of Italian favorites. My favorite is the burrata ravioli!
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Rosalina
50 Aborn StRosalina features a great selection of Italian favorites. My favorite is the burrata ravioli!
Where to Brunch!
This is our favorite brunch spot. We're not sure why it's not more popular & crowded. In the warmer months you definitely want to sit on the deck, which is covered, for a water side experience. $5 mimosas or bloody mary's!
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Waterman Grille
4 Richmond SquareThis is our favorite brunch spot. We're not sure why it's not more popular & crowded. In the warmer months you definitely want to sit on the deck, which is covered, for a water side experience. $5 mimosas or bloody mary's!
The brunch & dinner menu is great at this downtown restaurant.
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Circe Restaurant & Bar - Providence
50 Weybosset StThe brunch & dinner menu is great at this downtown restaurant.
Get there early or be prepared to wait for quite a long time. The food is great & certainly worth the wait--in the warmer months you can get a cocktail & wait outside. Located just steps from our home.
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Julian's
318 BroadwayGet there early or be prepared to wait for quite a long time. The food is great & certainly worth the wait--in the warmer months you can get a cocktail & wait outside. Located just steps from our home.
Awesome brunch but super popular so on the weekends you need to get there early or be prepared to wait (for 45-60+ minutes).
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nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayAwesome brunch but super popular so on the weekends you need to get there early or be prepared to wait (for 45-60+ minutes).
The Grange
166 BroadwayAll vegetarian or vegan cuisine. Really delicious food!
This place is tiny. As in it has five or six tables. And people are always outside waiting....we haven't gone as we're snobs about waiting in line for eggs but we know people that rave about Kitchen so I'm sure there's something worth waiting for.....
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Kitchen
94 Carpenter StThis place is tiny. As in it has five or six tables. And people are always outside waiting....we haven't gone as we're snobs about waiting in line for eggs but we know people that rave about Kitchen so I'm sure there's something worth waiting for.....
Classic vintage diner--you can't miss it! The food is good & it's bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside as there's a back addition. Breakfast & lunch only.
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West Side Diner
1380 Westminster StClassic vintage diner--you can't miss it! The food is good & it's bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside as there's a back addition. Breakfast & lunch only.
The Best Breakfast Tacos!!!! We love this newest addition to our neighborhood. Quick & casual. They also feature burritos & bowls.
Tailor Shop Luncheonette
211 BroadwayThe Best Breakfast Tacos!!!! We love this newest addition to our neighborhood. Quick & casual. They also feature burritos & bowls.
Museums & places to explore
The RISD Museum has a wide range of exhibitions. A great place to wander.
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RISD Museum
20 N Main StThe RISD Museum has a wide range of exhibitions. A great place to wander.
Not always open for visitors, Big Nazo Lab is a curiously Providence attraction. The location changes so look up their website first.
Big Nazo Lab
250 Westminster StNot always open for visitors, Big Nazo Lab is a curiously Providence attraction. The location changes so look up their website first.
I loved to take the kids to the Children's Museum when they were little. This is a really wonderful place to spend an afternoon!
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Providence Børnemuseum
100 South StI loved to take the kids to the Children's Museum when they were little. This is a really wonderful place to spend an afternoon!
Located on the historic Benefit Street on the East Side of Providence, the JB Museum is a worthwhile visit.
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John Brown House Museum
52 Power StLocated on the historic Benefit Street on the East Side of Providence, the JB Museum is a worthwhile visit.
Fun place to take kids. They have a lot of education stations. This is a well run & clean zoo.
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveFun place to take kids. They have a lot of education stations. This is a well run & clean zoo.
Great exhibitions. This is small in size but worthy of a visit. Combine this with a trip to the Botanical Garden at Roger Williams Park
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Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1000 Elmwood AveGreat exhibitions. This is small in size but worthy of a visit. Combine this with a trip to the Botanical Garden at Roger Williams Park
Open since 1838, the Athenaeum is a library but so much more. The library is open to the public but you cannot take out any books without a membership. Their children's section is fantastic. There is so much art & history in this building---it really should be on your list of things to see in Providence.
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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StOpen since 1838, the Athenaeum is a library but so much more. The library is open to the public but you cannot take out any books without a membership. Their children's section is fantastic. There is so much art & history in this building---it really should be on your list of things to see in Providence.
Our good friend Karen owns this store. There are a lot of shops downtown on Westminster Street plus restaurants & coffee shops. A great street to check out!
Modern Love
220 Westminster StOur good friend Karen owns this store. There are a lot of shops downtown on Westminster Street plus restaurants & coffee shops. A great street to check out!
Vintage finds! Rocket to Mars is a fun shop to browse & find unique treasures.
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Rocket to Mars
144 BroadwayVintage finds! Rocket to Mars is a fun shop to browse & find unique treasures.
The Vault Collective
235 Westminster StA vintage collective. Fun to browse, lots of other shops on this street.
Vintage + locally made wares. Wickenden St has lots of stores, restaurants, & bars so it's a good place to wander.
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NAVA
197 Wickenden StVintage + locally made wares. Wickenden St has lots of stores, restaurants, & bars so it's a good place to wander.
White Buffalo Ri
498 Washington StCreative finds. Steps away from our house.
Sometimes you just need the Mall. Providence Place is a good one! Tons of shops, mediocre food, Dave & Busters (arcade, bar, restaurant), & the movie theater.
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Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceSometimes you just need the Mall. Providence Place is a good one! Tons of shops, mediocre food, Dave & Busters (arcade, bar, restaurant), & the movie theater.