Alexandra's Guidebook
Food scene
Located just two minutes south on Route 1 you’ll find Dave’s Coffee. It’s not only a local fav but some of the best coffee (and baked items) you can get your hands on. Don’t skimp yourself out of trying their incredible muffins, Bacon/Egg + Cheeses (try the tomato jam on yours!) or even their daily Gluten Free treats. You can’t go wrong.
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Dave's Coffee
5193 Old Post RdLocated just two minutes south on Route 1 you’ll find Dave’s Coffee. It’s not only a local fav but some of the best coffee (and baked items) you can get your hands on. Don’t skimp yourself out of trying their incredible muffins, Bacon/Egg + Cheeses (try the tomato jam on yours!) or even their daily Gluten Free treats. You can’t go wrong.
Go. Here. Now. Above and beyond the best local restaurant and the best restaurant in RI located just ten mins north on Route 1. The ambiance is perfect for a summer meal, located on Potter’s Pond where MOB grows their own Oysters (The Matunuck’s) and veggies on the MOB owned local farm. Everything they have is fresh and delish you literally cannot go wrong with any seafood item on the menu. I’ve heard the other non-seafood itams on the menu are also delish, but in my hundreds of times eating there I’ve never been tempted to order anything but Seafood, after all it’s their specialty and it is OH SO FRESH. I can’t even begin to recommend menu items as they are all delicious, order what you feel like and you’ll be pleased.
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Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdGo. Here. Now. Above and beyond the best local restaurant and the best restaurant in RI located just ten mins north on Route 1. The ambiance is perfect for a summer meal, located on Potter’s Pond where MOB grows their own Oysters (The Matunuck’s) and veggies on the MOB owned local farm. Everything they have is fresh and delish you literally cannot go wrong with any seafood item on the menu. I’ve heard the other non-seafood itams on the menu are also delish, but in my hundreds of times eating there I’ve never been tempted to order anything but Seafood, after all it’s their specialty and it is OH SO FRESH. I can’t even begin to recommend menu items as they are all delicious, order what you feel like and you’ll be pleased.
More than just pizza, but if you are looking for delicious pizza and/or Italian food this is your spot. The Neopolitan style pizzas are on point, but the NY Style’s are also incredible. If Sausage is your thing, go for the King Ferdinand pizza. The pasta dishes are out of this world as well… really you can’t go wrong at Pasquale’s.
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Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana
59 S County Commons WayMore than just pizza, but if you are looking for delicious pizza and/or Italian food this is your spot. The Neopolitan style pizzas are on point, but the NY Style’s are also incredible. If Sausage is your thing, go for the King Ferdinand pizza. The pasta dishes are out of this world as well… really you can’t go wrong at Pasquale’s.
Located in Westerly, this place is a local gem. We haven’t made it there yet (surprisingly) but everyone loves it.
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Ella's Fine Food & Drink
2 Tower StLocated in Westerly, this place is a local gem. We haven’t made it there yet (surprisingly) but everyone loves it.
Located just South on Route1, this place is newly renovated and pretty cute- especially when you can sit outside on the beautiful property and have a drink by the fire pit etc. The food is yummy, haven’t made my way through the whole menu just yet, but the several things I’ve had have been tasty. They offer brunch as well, which is cute given the ambiance!
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Shelter Harbor Inn
10 Wagner RdLocated just South on Route1, this place is newly renovated and pretty cute- especially when you can sit outside on the beautiful property and have a drink by the fire pit etc. The food is yummy, haven’t made my way through the whole menu just yet, but the several things I’ve had have been tasty. They offer brunch as well, which is cute given the ambiance!
This is a great casual restaurant + bar, with plentiful outdoor seating and space to hang. Kids love it because there are outdoor games to keep them occupied. The food is good old fashioned bar food, but the best of it’s kind… the lobster roll and seafood is also fresh and delish, in addition to the burgers/fries/wings etc. Don’t come expecting a gourmet meal, but it’s a solid low-brow, easy delicious option in the area.
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The Charlestown Rathskeller
489A Old Coach RdThis is a great casual restaurant + bar, with plentiful outdoor seating and space to hang. Kids love it because there are outdoor games to keep them occupied. The food is good old fashioned bar food, but the best of it’s kind… the lobster roll and seafood is also fresh and delish, in addition to the burgers/fries/wings etc. Don’t come expecting a gourmet meal, but it’s a solid low-brow, easy delicious option in the area.
Coast @The Ocean House. A bougie dining experience in Watch Hill at The Ocean House Resort. Not always the most consistent in the quality of the food, but it’s good and the ambiance makes it ever so enjoyable.
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Ocean House
1 Bluff AveCoast @The Ocean House. A bougie dining experience in Watch Hill at The Ocean House Resort. Not always the most consistent in the quality of the food, but it’s good and the ambiance makes it ever so enjoyable.
If you want Asian noodles ( I know, random), this place is legit. It’s located in Westerly
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Noodle Revolution
87 Oak StIf you want Asian noodles ( I know, random), this place is legit. It’s located in Westerly
Located literally across route 1, this is a seasonal staple for greasy fried seafood. Consider it Charlestown’s own seafood shack. Go for the fried clams and Clam Cakes… don’t stray too far from that.
Hitching Post
5400 Post RdLocated literally across route 1, this is a seasonal staple for greasy fried seafood. Consider it Charlestown’s own seafood shack. Go for the fried clams and Clam Cakes… don’t stray too far from that.
Exactly what it sounds like, a restaurant with a traditional Spanish menu that has been around for YEARS. The food is good, the ambiance is nice and it’s a good option for a night out in Narragansett.
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Spain of Narragansett
1144 Ocean RdExactly what it sounds like, a restaurant with a traditional Spanish menu that has been around for YEARS. The food is good, the ambiance is nice and it’s a good option for a night out in Narragansett.
Local bests!
Located just a minute south on Route 1 off of West Beach Road you’ll find this charming Farm Stand with locally grown (literally grown right there) produce. Produce varies based on the season and what is fresh and if you go early in the day you will certainly get the best selection. Open 7 days in peak season.
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Quonnie Farms
16 W Beach RdLocated just a minute south on Route 1 off of West Beach Road you’ll find this charming Farm Stand with locally grown (literally grown right there) produce. Produce varies based on the season and what is fresh and if you go early in the day you will certainly get the best selection. Open 7 days in peak season.
This is our go-to local Fish market. The owner is one passionate seafood lover and it’s not unlikely to enter when he is out back unloading fish that has just arrived to his store from the docks. It literally doesn’t get any fresher than what he has- go early for the best selection as it gets picked over FAST. Scallops, Shrimp, Salmon, Tuna, Halibut, Lobster, Cod, Steamers (a local fav), Littlenecks … he has it all, when it’s fresh and available. Also, his homemade creamy dill sauce is a great accoutrement to any of the above seafood prepared on the grill.
The Fishery
271 Post RdThis is our go-to local Fish market. The owner is one passionate seafood lover and it’s not unlikely to enter when he is out back unloading fish that has just arrived to his store from the docks. It literally doesn’t get any fresher than what he has- go early for the best selection as it gets picked over FAST. Scallops, Shrimp, Salmon, Tuna, Halibut, Lobster, Cod, Steamers (a local fav), Littlenecks … he has it all, when it’s fresh and available. Also, his homemade creamy dill sauce is a great accoutrement to any of the above seafood prepared on the grill.
You mustn’t miss out on this experience while here. There is one in Wakefield, one in Westerly and one in Richmond (all relatively close by) and there is typically a Del’s Truck parked in the parking lot of Blue Shutters beach daily—try it, it’s worth the excursion. This location listed here is not a truck but a stand alone location in case you can't make it to the truck. There is one in wakefield as well as Westerly (and usually one parked in the walmart parking lot in westerly as well, across from The Fishery).
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Del's Lemonade
729 W Main RdYou mustn’t miss out on this experience while here. There is one in Wakefield, one in Westerly and one in Richmond (all relatively close by) and there is typically a Del’s Truck parked in the parking lot of Blue Shutters beach daily—try it, it’s worth the excursion. This location listed here is not a truck but a stand alone location in case you can't make it to the truck. There is one in wakefield as well as Westerly (and usually one parked in the walmart parking lot in westerly as well, across from The Fishery).
This is our go-to market for produce, snacks, and to stock the fridge- its gourmet yummies that carry a gourmet price tag but well-worth it in our opinion (and if you are picky about quality of your grocery items). The Sandwiches are also delish if you are looking for a place to grab a sandwich- our favs, The Federal Hill (their version of an Italian sub or “grinder” as we say in RI) and the Lobster Roll (or just lobster salad on its own).
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Sandy's Fine Food Emporium
15 Post RdThis is our go-to market for produce, snacks, and to stock the fridge- its gourmet yummies that carry a gourmet price tag but well-worth it in our opinion (and if you are picky about quality of your grocery items). The Sandwiches are also delish if you are looking for a place to grab a sandwich- our favs, The Federal Hill (their version of an Italian sub or “grinder” as we say in RI) and the Lobster Roll (or just lobster salad on its own).
Perfect wine and one stop alcohol shop located just North on Route 1. They also have some good snack items and local cheese/charcuterie in the mini fridge to the left of the register.
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Charlestown Wine and Spirits
4625 Old Post RdPerfect wine and one stop alcohol shop located just North on Route 1. They also have some good snack items and local cheese/charcuterie in the mini fridge to the left of the register.
For a more comprehensive local farm stand experience, head to Carpenter’s off of Matunuck Beach Road. You’ll find a full selection of locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, dairy + cheeses from local purveyors and freshly baked Pies worth the splurge.
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Carpenters Farm Stand
520 Matunuck Beach RdFor a more comprehensive local farm stand experience, head to Carpenter’s off of Matunuck Beach Road. You’ll find a full selection of locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, dairy + cheeses from local purveyors and freshly baked Pies worth the splurge.
Not what it sounds like. This is an Italian Market where you can get all sorts of Italian specialties – most famously known for their “Soupy” – spicy dry cured soppresata. Super spicy, super delicious. Worth the trip on a rainy day to pick up a stick to take home.
Westerly Packing Co
15 Springbrook RdNot what it sounds like. This is an Italian Market where you can get all sorts of Italian specialties – most famously known for their “Soupy” – spicy dry cured soppresata. Super spicy, super delicious. Worth the trip on a rainy day to pick up a stick to take home.
A Biker Bar meets Reggae Bar meets Surfer hang-out with solid greasy food and an incredible location (literally above the ocean). Worth it for a drink on the deck (and if you are hungry a bite) just to experience the closeness to the ocean and the very local vibe. They have good tex-mex style brunch worth a try too.
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Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdA Biker Bar meets Reggae Bar meets Surfer hang-out with solid greasy food and an incredible location (literally above the ocean). Worth it for a drink on the deck (and if you are hungry a bite) just to experience the closeness to the ocean and the very local vibe. They have good tex-mex style brunch worth a try too.
Great meats can be found here. If in Westerly go here for your meats to grill, they have other grocery and produce items as well.
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Dunns Corner Market
5 Langworthy RdGreat meats can be found here. If in Westerly go here for your meats to grill, they have other grocery and produce items as well.
This can best be compared to a bodega and then some. They have all the last min things you need in addition to some decent produce and some VERY GOOD meats. The steaks and meats here are from Westerly Packing, another local fav- located in Westerly and specializing in Italian goods.
CVS. Self-Explanatory, but there is one close by in Charlestown close to the post office, the Mini Super, Cumberland Farms etc.
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Charlestown Mini Super
4071 Old Post RdThis can best be compared to a bodega and then some. They have all the last min things you need in addition to some decent produce and some VERY GOOD meats. The steaks and meats here are from Westerly Packing, another local fav- located in Westerly and specializing in Italian goods.
CVS. Self-Explanatory, but there is one close by in Charlestown close to the post office, the Mini Super, Cumberland Farms etc.
Decent sandwiches pre-beach, and egg sandwiches before 11:00. They also sell Dave’s coffee here. Close to Charlestown Town Beach so if you are heading there this is conveniently located.
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The Breachway Grill
1 Charlestown Beach RdDecent sandwiches pre-beach, and egg sandwiches before 11:00. They also sell Dave’s coffee here. Close to Charlestown Town Beach so if you are heading there this is conveniently located.
Great fish market with an awesome fish shack (good fish tacos!) and outdoor picnic style seating.
Seawell Seafood Weekapaug
668 Atlantic AveGreat fish market with an awesome fish shack (good fish tacos!) and outdoor picnic style seating.
Sightseeing
Located in Narragansett on “The Wall”. The food is ok, but the view is incredible- stick to the classic New England Seafood dishes and you won’t be disappointed, and the ambiance makes it all worthwhile.
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Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdLocated in Narragansett on “The Wall”. The food is ok, but the view is incredible- stick to the classic New England Seafood dishes and you won’t be disappointed, and the ambiance makes it all worthwhile.
It’s hard to describe this place, but it’s a hodge podge type of hippie outdoor area with small gift shops and beautiful grounds to stroll, and aninals to feed and pet. It’s super quirky, but fun and worth checking out (it’s very close)- they also have beautiful plants and flowers in their greenhouse area and a café/ice cream shop or two.
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Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdIt’s hard to describe this place, but it’s a hodge podge type of hippie outdoor area with small gift shops and beautiful grounds to stroll, and aninals to feed and pet. It’s super quirky, but fun and worth checking out (it’s very close)- they also have beautiful plants and flowers in their greenhouse area and a café/ice cream shop or two.
A planetarium and observatory located JUST across Route 1. Apparently this is the darkest location on the East Coast so viewing of planets is incredible and you should come experience this. It books up and lines can be long so head there before sunset to secure your spot, but this is incredible.
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Frosty Drew Nature Center
62 Park Ln A planetarium and observatory located JUST across Route 1. Apparently this is the darkest location on the East Coast so viewing of planets is incredible and you should come experience this. It books up and lines can be long so head there before sunset to secure your spot, but this is incredible.
Mystic Aquarium
. About 20-30 minutes away.
Go Check out this restored carousel and national historic monument. It has old-school “flying horses” that are suspended on chains and at full speed move out to an angle that is much more fun than the typical Carousel.
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Watch Hill
Go Check out this restored carousel and national historic monument. It has old-school “flying horses” that are suspended on chains and at full speed move out to an angle that is much more fun than the typical Carousel.
Park (with playground), Pond (where local oysters are farmed), Bike Path and a Wildlife Refuge (with a beautiful walk/hike). Lots to do if you need to get the kids moving out and about. This is all located directly across route 1, about 3 mins away.
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Ninigret Park
5 Park LnPark (with playground), Pond (where local oysters are farmed), Bike Path and a Wildlife Refuge (with a beautiful walk/hike). Lots to do if you need to get the kids moving out and about. This is all located directly across route 1, about 3 mins away.
Ice Cream!
Vanilla Bean
757 Matunuck Beach RdLocated in Matunuck, by the beach. Delish.
Located on Main Street in Wakefield. Which by the way is cute and charming in it’s own right so a cone and a stroll is a cute activity.
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Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StLocated on Main Street in Wakefield. Which by the way is cute and charming in it’s own right so a cone and a stroll is a cute activity.
Located just in Charlestown (close by to the liquor store)
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Tropic Frost Ice Cream
4191 Old Post RdLocated just in Charlestown (close by to the liquor store)
Located in Naragansett in The Pier- good for a cone and walk around the Naragansett Beach area- and the Seawall.
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Nana's Ice Cream & Gelato Cafe
28A Pier Market PlLocated in Naragansett in The Pier- good for a cone and walk around the Naragansett Beach area- and the Seawall.
Neighborhoods
Beach town close by and worth exploring/fun to walk around.
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Narragansett
Beach town close by and worth exploring/fun to walk around.
About 20 minutes away and gorgeous. Great day trip, mansions, marinas, walks, beaches, food + drink. It has it all.
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Newport
About 20 minutes away and gorgeous. Great day trip, mansions, marinas, walks, beaches, food + drink. It has it all.
Great small city for a day trip! Go see famed RISD and Brown University as well as stroll down artsy Thayer Street. Great food scene in providence as well.
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Providence
Great small city for a day trip! Go see famed RISD and Brown University as well as stroll down artsy Thayer Street. Great food scene in providence as well.
Old School Italian neighborhood in Providence. Go check it out for yummy italian food!
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Federal Hill
Old School Italian neighborhood in Providence. Go check it out for yummy italian food!
City/town information
Block Island. A short ferry ride away, this is a great summer day trip. Ferry leaves from Point Judith, RI and New London , Ct.
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New Shoreham
Block Island. A short ferry ride away, this is a great summer day trip. Ferry leaves from Point Judith, RI and New London , Ct.
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Local food things not to miss!
Narragansett Beer is from here :) Fresh Catch is their delicious summer brew.
Calamari is a very RI thing. The Squid industry is very important to the local economy and it’s been named the “official RI state Appetizer”. We serve it with Hot cherry peppers. Yum.
Stuffies. One of our local specialties- specific to RI. Quahogs (yes like Family Guy).. a very large Native to RI clam is stuffed and baked with a spicy clam stuffing that typically has chorizo and other delicious savory bits. Smother them with hot sauce and BAM, a RI stuffy.
Del’s Frozen Lemonade is a RI only thing and it is INCRED
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Farmer's Markets
I’ve already mentioned above the two ongoing farm stands. In addition there are a number of other local farmer’s markets.
Charlestown Land Trust Farmer’s Market. (about 5 min drivea away, located near the liquor store.
- Church of The Holy Spirit 4150 Old Post Road, Charlestown
- Fridays 9:30-1:30
South Kingstown Farmer’s Market.
- Tuesdays May-Oct 2-6pm @ Marina Park (2 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingstown)
- Saturdays May-October at Independence Square in Kingston (25 West Independence Way, Kingston, RI) – not far from the train station
Sunset Farms. More of a farm stand with beef, veggies, p
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Grocery Stores in the area!
If you are in need of a big old fashioned grocery store, Westerly and Wakefield are your closest towns. Westerly has a Stop n Shop and an ALDI. Wakefield has a Belmont’s Market which is a privately owned grocery that is similar to WholeFoods.