Capitol Hill Diner

Cute old school diner in PVD. A bit of parking at the side of the building. Booth or counter…read moreseating at the front and a dining room at the back. Menu has lots of breakfast items. I love breakfast any time of day. The food is diner fare with entrée salads, burgers and sandwiches in addition to all those breakfast options. Coffee is OK. Sugar and creamer on the table along with hot sauce, ketchup, salt & pepper and syrup. Our food was well prepared and the service friendly. We love these old diners and stop in when we find a new one. This diner experience did not disappoint.

Went to the West Side Diner with some friends to catch up over breakfast. The diner is so cute and,…read moresince we had a larger party (7), they took us to the back room and I was surprised how big the diner actually is! It's not just the little train car diner that you see when you first walk in! The host and waitress that we had were very kind and accommodating to our larger party. The menu had so many options for both breakfast and lunch! It definitely has something for everyone. Overall, a cute little breakfast diner with good food and service!

Inside of the retro diner part

Mini omelet on a toasted bagel

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Exterior

The Classic Cafe

4.0(619 reviews)

1.2 mi•Federal Hill

Five stars, easy. Came in for breakfast and ordered the corned beef hash with eggs and shredded…read morehash browns, and it was the best hash I've had in a long time. The corned beef was crispy at the edges but still tender, the eggs were cooked exactly how I asked, and the hash browns had that perfect golden crunch. Nothing fancy, just really well-made diner food. Service with a big smile too? I'll be back.

I came for breakfast with a friend on a weekday and it was so so so so good. Parking was super easy…read moreto start and there was no wait. Our server was lovely and the coffee was hot and tasty! If you have any dietary restrictions, you HAVE to come here. They are beyond accommodating. We decided to split the giant potato pancake and if you know me, you know I'm still drooling over this. I opted to try one of their vegan breakfast items and did a tofu scramble, it has tahini in it! Never thought of adding that. Very good. I love that you could get fresh fruit as a side too. And the fruit was actually fresh and not from a can. They also have gluten free options too. My friend wholeheartedly enjoyed her bash and entree too. Super inexpensive breakfast too!

Cool decor

Delightful!

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The place

Ellie's

4.3(617 reviews)

1.0 mi•DownCity

What a wonderful night out. Ellie's at Night was just amazing and we enjoyed every bit of our…read moreevening. When we heard it was a bakery by day, we thought it might be awkward for a dinner service but boy were we wrong. The space was so warm and relaxing, cozy and inviting. And the food and drink? Amazing. My cocktail was one of the best I've had in quite a while. The same for my husband. Really inventive and tasty. And the food was incredible. We had the fois gras, baked cheve, pork chops with polenta, panna cotta and madelienes. Every bite was so wonderful. Thanks so much for a fabulous birthday celebration for me and my husband!

I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

2.3 mi•Lower South Providence

Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich

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Entrance to Ellie's located on union st

Seaplane Diner

4.1(166 reviews)

Best diner food as far back as I can remember, and I'm 79 years old…read more Veggie omelette, delicious home fries, oatmeal with (plenty of) mixed fresh fruit on top: A+!!! A popular venue, deservedly. They have fresh fish on Fridays

This is old school diner Good! After buzzing Past it for 5…read moreyears, I finally stopped in. Now I can't stop. Great food and ample servings. Really local working man vibe. Daily specials. You don't need the menu. Look at the board. Hash is very good. Home fries, too. Poached eggs are perfect.

Walking in to get seated

Turkey club with side salad

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Front of Diner with a cool seaplane on the roof

The District

4.4(876 reviews)

1.4 mi•DownCity

Went to brunch with cousins, first time here! Parking was easy; street parking is available for…read morecheap and free on the weekend, apparently. There is a pay lot in the back for convenience, and for 2 hours it would have been around $9.00. I ordered breakfast tacos. Delish!! Served with a choice of side. I went with hash browns. Pleasantly surprised to get a mixture of potato hash brown cubes with sweet potato hash brown cubes. The creamy sauce over the tacos was amazing. Loved the avocado. I shared what my table mates ordered as well. I did not have a beverage, however the adult menu looked fantastic. Will def be back to try something! Service was prompt and friendly. Seating was spread out, clean bathrooms, overall great place.

Food/Drinks: This place has delicious food and is honestly one of the best spots for breakfast. One…read moreof my favorite things here are the boozy flights! Strong, tasty, and have such a good variety. Honestly, they're one of the best parts of the colder weather coming back, just so I can go and have them again. I do wish they had them all year round ! Location: The location has a cozy, casual yet modern. You can definitely come dressed casually, but it's also nice enough to dress up if you want. I've only been here for breakfast, so I'm not sure how dinner is. I would definitely recommend making a reservation since it gets pretty busy. This place is perfect for a chill family time, first date, or just to catch up with friends ! Parking is easy with both street parking and a lot right in front, which makes it super convenient. Service: The service has always been great when I've gone. The servers are friendly, attentive, and get the job done, no complaints there. I'll definitely keep coming back, especially in the wintertime!

Chicken & Waffle eggs Benedict

Salmon entree!

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Kevin Hart visiting us for lunch!!

Louis Family Restaurant

3.4(225 reviews)

1.4 mi•College Hill

Had a fun night & fighting for your life in the morning? Look no further than Louis Restaurant to…read morecure your ailments with classic american diner fare.

Louis Family Restaurant is located on Brook Street right by Brown University. The restaurant is a…read morestaple of the Providence community among locals and Brown University/RISD students. When we walked in, the staff told us to grab a table anywhere we liked. Inside, there are about 10 tables, bar stools facing the kitchen, and decor on the walls like pictures of the staff and famous people and unique statues. Outside, there are three tables as well. A few tables were occupied on a Wednesday afternoon. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and my husband ordered steak and eggs and a coffee milk. We didn't have to wait very long for the cheeseburger and the steak and eggs to come out on colorful light plates. Unfortunately, the greasy fries came about 15 minutes later and I was almost done with my cheeseburger by the time they came. The steak and eggs were a big portion; there were 2 pieces of steak, 2 eggs cooked how you like, potatoes, and bread. My husband really enjoyed his meal. The cheeseburger was a typical diner cheeseburger, but the meat was a little dry for my own personal taste. I did enjoy the sesame bun. Maybe I should have tried their pancakes or more breakfast type dishes. After completing our meal, we bought our yellow order receipt to the cashier. Our whole meal came to be $24.84 prior to tip which is a great price. If you are interested, you should visit Louis Family Restaurant just to try it for yourself and check it out since "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" was shot here and it was mentioned in a episode of "The Afterparty," the Apple TV murder mystery and comedy.

My breakfast at louis restaurant

Short Stack of Granola pancakes with fresh fruit

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Xande

NicoBella’s Restaurant

3.7(224 reviews)

1.0 mi•DownCity

Our experience here was fine. We didn't have to wait long for anything which was nice. Service was…read morenice. Food is relatively cheap. I took off a star because my food wasn't bad but wasn't great. The pancakes were more like crepes- completely flat and not fluffy :( The flavor was good but they just didn't hit the spot! I took another whole star off because they don't do substitutions. I don't eat home fries, which is what the pancakes come with, and they said no substitutions for anything else. Disappointing especially if you have a dietary need or strong preferences!

This spot was actually really not bad ....solid food at a cheap spot. However, the way they are goo…read moreabout saying they are essentially gluten free at the door to then sitting us down and mentioning they are gluten friendly but cannot guarantee you wont get sick from gluten was wrong. We were already seated down expecting the latter so my poor friend who is celiac couldn't even eat breakfast and had to get snacks elsewhere in fear the food would mess her up real bad. The place gives wacky dinner vibes with some interesting art apparently made by the owner's brother. It was pretty empty when we came in but we had been just looking for a chill place to sit down and each and not just a tiny cafe with no seating. I got the french toast and it was yummy, a nice classic that was very filling and left me with food still on my plate. Not bad, but not the best first impression. If you have any type of allergies or have celiac I would not recommend it. This is the type of place that you might *test* and regret later. $ Food 7 Atmosphere 7 Service 5 What i got French toast with home fries

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Haven Brothers Diner

3.4(80 reviews)

0.9 mi•DownCity

This food truck has been a Providence staple for dozens of years. They were around before food…read moretrucks were hip and trendy. Parked at one of the corners of City Hall, this eatery has mainly sandwiches, dogs, burgers and light fare. We got an order of their cinnamon churros and they were warm, sweet and crunchy. Very tasty. $10+ for three churros might be a bit steep but the experience was "priceless".

C'mon, people. It's Haven Brothers…read more Is it a true, objective, Michelin-style five-star dining experience? No. Absolutely not. But that completely misses the point of Haven Brothers. This place is a Providence institution, and sometimes you have to review a place for what it actually is rather than holding it to some ridiculous standard it never intended to meet. I used to frequent Haven Brothers pretty much every weekend when I was driving down to Rhode Island from college, and more nights than I can count eventually ended here. There was something about finishing a night out, wandering over to the trailer, climbing inside, ordering some food and standing around Providence with a collection of equally hungry people that just worked. Friday and Saturday nights could produce quite a cast of characters, too. You meet all kinds of people around Haven Brothers late at night, and honestly, that's part of the entertainment. There's also something genuinely fun about the place itself. It's not a conventional restaurant. You walk into the trailer, place your order, watch the food being prepared and take in all the history surrounding the place. Haven Brothers has been serving Providence from its mobile diner since the late 19th century, and there's something wonderfully old-school about the whole experience. The burger I had wasn't the best burger I've ever eaten, and I'm certainly not going to pretend it was. But it was big, it was good, it was satisfying, and after a long night out, that's really all I was asking of it. The prices are also refreshingly reasonable, especially considering how expensive everything has become. You can get a substantial meal without feeling like you need to take out a second mortgage, and the service is impressively fast. But here's the thing: you don't really come to Haven Brothers because you're searching for the finest hamburger in Rhode Island. You come because it's Haven Brothers. It's the trailer, the history, the late nights, the characters, the downtown location and the feeling that you're participating in something that's been part of Providence for generations. For me, there's a tremendous amount of nostalgia wrapped up in this place. I spent plenty of college weekends ending up here, and coming back now brings back that particular feeling of being young, staying out far later than you probably should, and deciding that greasy food at an absurd hour was somehow the perfect conclusion to the evening. So yes, I'm giving it five stars, even though I freely admit the burger itself isn't a five-star burger. Sometimes a place earns five stars because of what it means, not because every individual component is flawless. Haven Brothers is one of those places. It's a Providence institution, it's fun, it's affordable, the food is good, and the service is fast. If you're in Providence and you've never been, go experience it for yourself. Then you'll understand why people keep coming back.

Inside the diner

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Classic.

Small Point Café

3.9(444 reviews)

1.0 mi•DownCity

I was visiting Providence for the weekend and was looking for a place for a good breakfast and…read morecoffee before I caught my train. I had also been craving crepes for awhile. The crepe was delicious and well-stuffed. My latte also great. The place has a good community vibe. I loved the eclectic decor. I was traveling alone, but if I were with a friend or a group, we could have grabbed a board game to pass the time.

Got a small coffee and an Avocado Smash bagel sandwich. Both were very good! Highly recommend, I'd…read morego back again and again just to get the same order! I'd love to try more of their menu items as well. The workers are really nice, and there's lots of comfortable seating available in the cafe.

Bagel and lox

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Royal Lunch

4.2(24 reviews)

1.2 mi•Federal Hill

Royal lunch is a staple institution of the west end of Providence. Located next to the famous Reyes…read moreLiquors, Royal lunch delivers a fine dining experience for customers. I love Royal Lunch so much that this is where me and my wife plan on delivering our new baby boy. Chef said he would even cook up some fresh placenta for us. I love the Royal Lunch. The radioactive turkey gizzards are where it's at. 5 stars.

I love when bacon is thin n crispy, I love when pancakes are fluffy n sweet, I love when servers…read moreare sweet n attentive, and I LOVE when the price is RIGHT!!! good vibes, better food, even better value

Menu

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Eggs, home fries, and toast.

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Kendall G.

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5

2

2 months ago

I was in town for an important event, and this place seemed the only one suited for my porpoises - I guess Rhode Islanders must sleep in late.. What makes a diner like this so attractive is that it offers you a spoonful from the proverbial melting pot; it doesnt matter who you are or what you want to eat because everybody gets treated as an insider. Crisp Splenda! read more

Mike B.

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11

3

10 years ago

Food was great. Everything very clean. Food came really fast and our server was awesome. Would definitely come again.

GT L.

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5

0

14 years ago

It is what it is, no pretense just a good little place for breakfast.

Fausto N.

0

1

0

11 years ago

That was not good at all I will never go back there

John f.

167

4

0

9 years ago

friendly folks and a nice atmosphere.

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