Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
This is my go-to just a block away. They have wonderful breakfast sandwiches, juices/smoothies, banana walnut muffins, strong coffee, and the best punch card in town!
Benefit Juice Bar & Cafe
404 Benefit StThis is my go-to just a block away. They have wonderful breakfast sandwiches, juices/smoothies, banana walnut muffins, strong coffee, and the best punch card in town!
The pizza at Fellini's is just great. Just walk over for pickup or get easy delivery. Their Wickenden is my favorite :)
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Fellini Pizzeria
2190 Broad StThe pizza at Fellini's is just great. Just walk over for pickup or get easy delivery. Their Wickenden is my favorite :)
Bagel Gourmet Ole
288 Thayer StThe best bagels around! Cheap and incredibly close
The coffee exchange is a landmark. They have excellent coffee and roast their own! They're also open late
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Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StThe coffee exchange is a landmark. They have excellent coffee and roast their own! They're also open late
There are tons of great coffee shops around. I'm really into making espresso and Dave's is where I buy all my beans. It's a classic hangout for RISD architecture students and faculty
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Dave's Coffee
341 S Main StThere are tons of great coffee shops around. I'm really into making espresso and Dave's is where I buy all my beans. It's a classic hangout for RISD architecture students and faculty
A meticulous and very hip coffee shop perfectly situated on your way if you're walking over to the water at India Point Park.
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The Shop
460 Wickenden StA meticulous and very hip coffee shop perfectly situated on your way if you're walking over to the water at India Point Park.
I'm an espresso geek and this is probably my favorite coffee shop, located at the back of the RISD museum. I think they pull they best espresso in town, and it makes for a lovely stroll down benefit street. Perfect for a Sunday when the museum has free admission!
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Cafe Pearl at RISD Museum
224 Benefit StI'm an espresso geek and this is probably my favorite coffee shop, located at the back of the RISD museum. I think they pull they best espresso in town, and it makes for a lovely stroll down benefit street. Perfect for a Sunday when the museum has free admission!
Simply: North is my favorite restaurant in Providence. Their space is intimate and hip, the food is thoughtful, unexpected, and exquisite. They could easily be charging 2-3 times more for their dishes, yet they don't.
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north
122 Fountain StSimply: North is my favorite restaurant in Providence. Their space is intimate and hip, the food is thoughtful, unexpected, and exquisite. They could easily be charging 2-3 times more for their dishes, yet they don't.
I can't say better things about Al Forno. It's just excellent, and among the best fine dining establishments in Providence. Many of my friends say it is their absolute favorite place. Side Note: they are THE place to go for grilled pizza in RI. You will not be disappointed.
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Al Forno Restaurant
577 S Water StI can't say better things about Al Forno. It's just excellent, and among the best fine dining establishments in Providence. Many of my friends say it is their absolute favorite place. Side Note: they are THE place to go for grilled pizza in RI. You will not be disappointed.
Everything at Tallulah's is excellent! It can get a little busy, but has become one my absolute go-tos and is a pleasant walk from the house. I highly recommend their phenomenal potato nachos, fish tacos, and their homemade churros are delightful!
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Tallulah's Taqueria
10 Ives StEverything at Tallulah's is excellent! It can get a little busy, but has become one my absolute go-tos and is a pleasant walk from the house. I highly recommend their phenomenal potato nachos, fish tacos, and their homemade churros are delightful!
This is another of my favorite places to relax, read, have tea, or grab an easy bite. It's a bit slow paced, but they have excellent Moroccan tea, coffee, sandwiches, soups, and hookah.
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Tea in Sahara
69 Governor StThis is another of my favorite places to relax, read, have tea, or grab an easy bite. It's a bit slow paced, but they have excellent Moroccan tea, coffee, sandwiches, soups, and hookah.
Friendly, inexpensive, and fast - East Side Pockets is a Providence landmark. Family owned, and they have the best falafel around! Everything they make is extremely fresh.
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East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StFriendly, inexpensive, and fast - East Side Pockets is a Providence landmark. Family owned, and they have the best falafel around! Everything they make is extremely fresh.
Olga's is a phenomenal place to get bread, coffee, or pastries and makes for a pleasant walk across the river. They also have the most incredible brunch on the weekends and have a lovely outdoor garden patio.
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Olga's Cup & Saucer
103 Point StOlga's is a phenomenal place to get bread, coffee, or pastries and makes for a pleasant walk across the river. They also have the most incredible brunch on the weekends and have a lovely outdoor garden patio.
This may be the best donut I've had in my life.
If you don't get there early, the line may run out the door, and they often sell out before noon. Also a great place to grab coffee
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PVDonuts
158 Ives StThis may be the best donut I've had in my life.
If you don't get there early, the line may run out the door, and they often sell out before noon. Also a great place to grab coffee
Oberlin was recently voted one of the top 10 new restaurants in America by Gourmet Magazine. They specialize in small plates of pasta and seafood. It's outstanding!
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Oberlin
266 Union StOberlin was recently voted one of the top 10 new restaurants in America by Gourmet Magazine. They specialize in small plates of pasta and seafood. It's outstanding!
Amy's is a great nearby breakfast spot. Their warm, casual environment makes you feel right at home. They also have great burgers and sandwiches at lunchtime.
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Amy's Place
214 Wickenden StAmy's is a great nearby breakfast spot. Their warm, casual environment makes you feel right at home. They also have great burgers and sandwiches at lunchtime.
If Indian Food is what you're into, not just snacks is the place. It's a bit further away than some of the other places, but their food is incredibly authentic, their staff is polite, the atmosphere is low-key, they almost always have a table for a group, and you can bring your own beer or wine.
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Not Just Snacks
833 Hope StIf Indian Food is what you're into, not just snacks is the place. It's a bit further away than some of the other places, but their food is incredibly authentic, their staff is polite, the atmosphere is low-key, they almost always have a table for a group, and you can bring your own beer or wine.
A bit further away, the Ivy Tavern is one of my favorite places in Providence. It's a real neighborhood place. Their staff is the best and I think they have the best burger in town. It's always perfect for a beer with a few friends. They also have a great bibimbap, of all things!
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Ivy Tavern
758 Hope StA bit further away, the Ivy Tavern is one of my favorite places in Providence. It's a real neighborhood place. Their staff is the best and I think they have the best burger in town. It's always perfect for a beer with a few friends. They also have a great bibimbap, of all things!
Incredible drinks and food with stunning art noveau detailing. And they have $5 Moules frites on Mondays!
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Loie Fuller's
164 Danielson PikeIncredible drinks and food with stunning art noveau detailing. And they have $5 Moules frites on Mondays!
Chilangos has some of the best and most authentic Mexican food in Providence if you're up for a little drive, and their plates are very unique! Absolutely phenomenal.
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Chilangos
447 Manton AveChilangos has some of the best and most authentic Mexican food in Providence if you're up for a little drive, and their plates are very unique! Absolutely phenomenal.
DenDen does not disappoint and is a pleasant long walk down Benefit Street from the house. Try their terrific noodles, bibimbap, ramen, or check out their new offshoot on Thayer Street for the most incredible fried chicken.
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Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit StDenDen does not disappoint and is a pleasant long walk down Benefit Street from the house. Try their terrific noodles, bibimbap, ramen, or check out their new offshoot on Thayer Street for the most incredible fried chicken.
A new offshoot of the other DenDen on Benefit Street, specializing in incredible Korean fried chicken, but they have other great dishes too!
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Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
182 Angell StA new offshoot of the other DenDen on Benefit Street, specializing in incredible Korean fried chicken, but they have other great dishes too!
This is probably my favorite new restaurant in the neighborhood :) Jahunger specializes in authentic Uyghur Chinese dishes and unbelievable hand-pulled noodles. Everything I've ever ordered there has been so fresh, full of unexpected flavors, and perfectly cooked. They're also open till 10pm. It is a quiet, cozy little spot within easy walking distance and they are open fairly late.
Jahunger
333 Wickenden StThis is probably my favorite new restaurant in the neighborhood :) Jahunger specializes in authentic Uyghur Chinese dishes and unbelievable hand-pulled noodles. Everything I've ever ordered there has been so fresh, full of unexpected flavors, and perfectly cooked. They're also open till 10pm. It is a quiet, cozy little spot within easy walking distance and they are open fairly late.
Long live is an excellent local brewery with a great vibe - I highly recommend their beers and it's right next to the Slow Rhode, which was voted one of the best restaurants in Providence. If you're feeling like something a little more casual to eat afterwards, it's also just a brief stroll over to Bucktown for some chicken and waffles.
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Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague StLong live is an excellent local brewery with a great vibe - I highly recommend their beers and it's right next to the Slow Rhode, which was voted one of the best restaurants in Providence. If you're feeling like something a little more casual to eat afterwards, it's also just a brief stroll over to Bucktown for some chicken and waffles.
Bucktown is a great little spot for very casual southern fried fare, and they're just a block away from Long Live Brewery.
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Bucktown
471 W Fountain StBucktown is a great little spot for very casual southern fried fare, and they're just a block away from Long Live Brewery.
The East End is perhaps the closest restaurant to our house and is an excellent place for dinner, drinks, or a just a bite. They are relatively new to our neighborhood and the place is really tastefully done. They specialize in whiskey and also have unique family-style dishes that can be split between groups of 3-5, in addition to more standard entrées and appetizers.
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The East End
244 Wickenden StThe East End is perhaps the closest restaurant to our house and is an excellent place for dinner, drinks, or a just a bite. They are relatively new to our neighborhood and the place is really tastefully done. They specialize in whiskey and also have unique family-style dishes that can be split between groups of 3-5, in addition to more standard entrées and appetizers.
Located right downtown, Ken's Ramen is phenomenal. Keep in mind there is often a wait and it can be a little tricky for larger groups, but I find it's well worth it. They're also cash-only and have a unusual leftover policy.
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Ken's Ramen
Located right downtown, Ken's Ramen is phenomenal. Keep in mind there is often a wait and it can be a little tricky for larger groups, but I find it's well worth it. They're also cash-only and have a unusual leftover policy.
Knead offers spectacular hand made doughnuts and savory popovers in rotating and mouth watering varieties, located within a gorgeously renovated downtown space that lets you take full view of their bakery. I would say they are a little less unusual than our other equally phenomenal artisan doughnut shop, PVDonut. They also offer savory popovers, great coffee, and getting there affords a lovely morning walk along the Providence River.
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KNEAD Doughnuts
139 Elmgrove AveKnead offers spectacular hand made doughnuts and savory popovers in rotating and mouth watering varieties, located within a gorgeously renovated downtown space that lets you take full view of their bakery. I would say they are a little less unusual than our other equally phenomenal artisan doughnut shop, PVDonut. They also offer savory popovers, great coffee, and getting there affords a lovely morning walk along the Providence River.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StThis smaller whole foods is my preferred. It's a little less busy and they still have everything you could possibly need including a full meat counter.
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Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StThis smaller whole foods is my preferred. It's a little less busy and they still have everything you could possibly need including a full meat counter.
This is your nearest local convenience store with everything from ice cream to cereal to pharmacy essentials
East Side Mini Mart
252 Brook StThis is your nearest local convenience store with everything from ice cream to cereal to pharmacy essentials
CVS
481 Angell St This one is just a short walk up on Thayer Street!
Walgreens
333 Atwells AveEastside Marketplace
165 Pitman StA great local grocery store
Trader Joe's
1000 Bald Hill RdArts & Culture
The RISD museum is absolutely incredible, expansive, and always changing. Fun fact: one of my artworks is in their permanent collection. You may have noticed many others throughout the house!
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RISD Museum
20 N Main StThe RISD museum is absolutely incredible, expansive, and always changing. Fun fact: one of my artworks is in their permanent collection. You may have noticed many others throughout the house!
Brown also has an outstanding gallery with rotating exhibitions by national artists
David Winton Bell Gallery
64 College StBrown also has an outstanding gallery with rotating exhibitions by national artists
Parks & Nature
About a 15 minute walk from home, this is the perfect place to go for a morning jog or sunset stroll to the ocean. It's also great for families!
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India Point Park
201 India StAbout a 15 minute walk from home, this is the perfect place to go for a morning jog or sunset stroll to the ocean. It's also great for families!
An intimate park with the most wonderful views of the city skyline and capital. This is one of my favorite places to go for a longer walk or run.
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Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StAn intimate park with the most wonderful views of the city skyline and capital. This is one of my favorite places to go for a longer walk or run.
If you're willing to adventure off the main road and into the trails, Lincoln woods is not only a great picnic/BBQ spot - it has some of the area's most stunning geology and a beautiful lake. Perfect for an hour's walk or bicycle ride.
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Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdIf you're willing to adventure off the main road and into the trails, Lincoln woods is not only a great picnic/BBQ spot - it has some of the area's most stunning geology and a beautiful lake. Perfect for an hour's walk or bicycle ride.
This *very rocky* beach is like no other and absolutely worth a picnic day trip. It is like a view from a Japanese watercolor painting.
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Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadThis *very rocky* beach is like no other and absolutely worth a picnic day trip. It is like a view from a Japanese watercolor painting.
Just across from Lincoln Woods State Park, Chase Farm is a bucolic open space with lovely trails, ponds, and rolling hills neighbored by some original structures from the 1600-1700s. An easy 20 minute drive from Providence.
Chase Farm
667 Great RdJust across from Lincoln Woods State Park, Chase Farm is a bucolic open space with lovely trails, ponds, and rolling hills neighbored by some original structures from the 1600-1700s. An easy 20 minute drive from Providence.
Sightseeing
It is so unbelievably easy to walk through the neighborhood and find yourself at Brown's main green. It does not get any more iconic.
Brown University College Green
75 Waterman StIt is so unbelievably easy to walk through the neighborhood and find yourself at Brown's main green. It does not get any more iconic.
Benefit street is one of the oldest and most historic streets in Providence, and it's just a block away. Most of the homes are small and historic, ranging from the mid 1700-1800s. There are also a number of larger mansions, Brown and RISD owned buildings, and house museums with free admission.
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Benefit Street
Benefit StreetBenefit street is one of the oldest and most historic streets in Providence, and it's just a block away. Most of the homes are small and historic, ranging from the mid 1700-1800s. There are also a number of larger mansions, Brown and RISD owned buildings, and house museums with free admission.
Drinks & Nightlife
With an entrance through a lingerie shop, this is and wonderful and classic "speak easy" with green velvet furniture, chandeliers, vintage mirrors, fantastic staff, and extremely affordable cocktails!
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Justine's
11 Olneyville SquareWith an entrance through a lingerie shop, this is and wonderful and classic "speak easy" with green velvet furniture, chandeliers, vintage mirrors, fantastic staff, and extremely affordable cocktails!
A great low-key place for drinks on the west side with a cool, hip ambiance.
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The Avery
18 Luongo SquareA great low-key place for drinks on the west side with a cool, hip ambiance.
This meticulous speakeasy is located in the Dean Hotel downtown, adjacent to my favorite Restaurant in Providence, North. There's almost always intimate live music here - somebody singing, and they have excellent staff, cocktails, unique german beers on tap!
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The Magdalenae Room
122 Fountain StThis meticulous speakeasy is located in the Dean Hotel downtown, adjacent to my favorite Restaurant in Providence, North. There's almost always intimate live music here - somebody singing, and they have excellent staff, cocktails, unique german beers on tap!
If you're looking for a classic and splendidly old fashioned place to stop over for an amazing cocktail or desert, look no further than the Dorrance. It is sure to add a touch of splendor to your evening, often complemented by live music and/or dancing.
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The Dorrance
60 Dorrance StIf you're looking for a classic and splendidly old fashioned place to stop over for an amazing cocktail or desert, look no further than the Dorrance. It is sure to add a touch of splendor to your evening, often complemented by live music and/or dancing.
Entertainment & Activities
This Cinema + Cafe is just a couple blocks from the house - They curate excellent films and you can enjoy a cappuccino or panini while enjoying a film from cosy couches and chairs.
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Cable Car Cinema & Cafe
204 S Main StThis Cinema + Cafe is just a couple blocks from the house - They curate excellent films and you can enjoy a cappuccino or panini while enjoying a film from cosy couches and chairs.
This is a classic local cinema with great films and lots of character! Just a few blocks up Thayer St
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Avon Cinema
260 Thayer StThis is a classic local cinema with great films and lots of character! Just a few blocks up Thayer St