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Cru Cafe

4.6 (564 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Straight From Pulse Salad (greens, zucchini, carrot, pepper, mushroom, spinach, tomato, avocado, goat cheese, balsamic) + grilled chicken
Lailah J.

Newport, RI - we were looking for a quick and casual lunch spot in between visiting the Newport mansions so I asked a staff member for recommendations (always trust the locals!) and she steered us here. It was exactly what I had in mind and the food is fantastic! My family all got what they wanted between sandwiches, salads, and all day breakfast. My Straight from the Pulse Salad was so hearty and nourishing, beautifully plated, and brimming with fresh, raw and grilled/blanched veggies. I had a taste of everyone's food and all was really fab and satisfying. The cafe (which sells the usual cafe beverages and baked goods) is attached to a separate spacious dining area. You order at the cafe counter and they'll bring your order to your table. There are outdoor tables too. Very excellent all around!

Grilled salmon salad
Sabrina A.

This is the spot to go to for lunch in Newport! Service was friendly and ordering was so easy at the counter. They give you a table number and there's plenty of seating indoors and out. The salad I got was one of the most unique and delicious salads I've ever had. I'm still thinking about it. The portion of salmon was huge and the caramelized onions and grilled mango were the perfect additions. I would definitely come back here again and get the same thing!

Egg veggie burrito
Kimberly D.

What a cute spot! Tip- if there isn't a parking space right out front just wait a few minutes. I didn't do this and ended up parking in the big lot and found it was $9.50/hr Amazing food and unique coffee options. I ordered a veggie egg burrito- it was huge! Mom got avocado eggs Benedict. I also bought a zucchini scone which was delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Quinoa Scramble
Kelsey Z.

Lovely vibes on a saturday morning brunch hour. Quinoa scramble was scrumptious and the roasted tomatoes and spinach blended well with the egg and cheese to create a scramble that wasn't too dry. I got the bee's knees (latte with vanilla, honey, and cinnamon) and i was on my knees! So good - i did ask for mine to be less sweet though.

Forget the name eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast

The food was very good and service was very nice and helpful. It's a cute place and can get busy the line grew long while we were there but seems to move. We got lucky to only have few people in front of us both times we went. We went to Newport just for two days and ate there both for a hearty brunch. Highly recommend We shared an apple pie pastry and blueberry muffin too. I had a chai latte day 2 he went with just coffee all was great.

Laura G.

Cute space. Order at the counter. So many good specials it was hard to choose. Burger was good. Tots were good but didn't have much for seasoning. Peach tea is not homemade. Desserts look amazing but I didn't try any.

Cru Breakfast
Jess Z.

Huge portions, great service, lots of seating. I got the Cru Breakfast and subbed the home fries with tater tots! The sauce that came with the tots was stellar.

Eggs Newport
Rebecca C.

I really enjoy Cru Cafe. The food is always really good and you get quite a lot of food for the price. Inside can be fairly loud but the seating outside is really nice if you're able to find a spot. The servers are always super nice and helpful. I have gone here with my father, who is gluten free, and my boyfriend, who follows a low carb diet, and they were able to provide options for both of them.

Karen B.

Cute little cafe tucked in behind the automobile museum. We came here for breakfast on Saturday. They have brunch options on Saturday and Sunday only which consisted of chicken biscuit and gravy. He ordered that and it was a huge helping. Two people could have shared. I ordered the Not Your Average BLT with a pumpkin cold brew coffee and both were so yummy! The lady that took our order was so nice and helpful and the rest of the staff were super friendly. It's a must whenever you are in Newport!

Jennifer L.

Great breakfast and lunch spot! This place came recommended to me and I was very excited to try this cafe that is tucked behind the automobile museum. The vibes are great and energy is lively. All the workers are so nice and there is open seating and it's all very tidy. It does get busy so I'd recommend getting there earlier if you want to snag a table easier. I got the Casino breakfast sandwich which was delicious and their homemade biscuit was not dry at all! The coffee was also really good. They also had some sugar cookie samples out which were yummy and soft! I'd love to be back to try some other menu items sometime!

Blueberry pie and magic bar
Tina C.

Wonderful customer service. Food was flavorful and delicious. Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating and food/drink/dessert options. Ordered the quinoa scramble, Irish burito, and some desserts, everything was amazing. Reasonably priced.

Twisted toast
Kristen K.

I had a magnificent first meal here yesterday! I had the twisted toast. Two big pieces of smoked salmon and a perfectly cooked one easy egg...yum! Both over a big piece of panini toast with avocado. The whole thing was topped with capers and some red onion. Amazing! My dining companion had the Irish smoked salmon which also looked and, I was told, was fantastic. The staff was also amazing and only made the experience better. I also ordered a macchiato after my meal and it was wonderful. I'm running out of superlatives for this place. Just get there but please save a seat for me!

Jalapeño Cornbread Benedict
R. M.

Always enjoy the food here... visiting with family the new expansion is Great!... kind and fast service! 5 starz...

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4.2(1.8k reviews)
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We just had another fabulous dinner at Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant--our second time dining here…read moresince last fall, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. We arrived a little early for our 4:00 p.m. reservation, and the place was already packed. While we waited by the bar, a very nice waitress took our drink order--a lemon drop martini, beautifully crafted, well-balanced, and pleasantly strong. We were seated shortly after and, of course, ordered another. (Both times, I took several sips before remembering to take a photo!) Our waitress, Mikela, was truly lovely--sincere, sweet, and very courteous. She was attentive throughout the meal without ever being intrusive, which made the experience feel relaxed and effortless. At the end, I told her I wished I could give her 6 stars, but Yelp only allows 5. For dinner, we both ordered the seared rare ahi tuna steak. I had mine with garlic bread, while my husband chose mashed potatoes. I also added the $9.95 salad buffet, which is such a great deal--you definitely won't leave hungry. I especially love their buffet-style salad bar, which offers nearly every option one could want. Both of our ahi tuna steaks were fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Once again, I dug into my tuna before remembering to take a photo! We finished the meal with a cheesecake to share--another delicious ending to a wonderful dinner. We're already planning our next visit--there are still so many dishes and drinks we'd love to try.

Friendly bartenders and patrons. Sat at the bar and had beers, sangria and a blood orange…read moremargarita. Also ordered onion rings which were nicely fried. Noise is average. Good place to hang out at the bar.

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Wally's Wieners

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After trying both locations, I can say that this one is the best!…read more Ordered a tower of 5 dogs and different sauces~ I wanted to try some new hot dogs . Pineapple Express and pizza dogs are my favorite. El jefe was interesting but too heavy. Kimichi dog was savory! Since they sell dogs, the turn over in tables are quick and would recommend for a fun quick stop and wait probably short. Server was kind, prompt and attentive with good recommendations ~ you can't go wrong with dogs though~ Decor is very cute with dogs and memes~ parking could be hectic so expect to walk but the views are amazing with cute shops all around.

Rating: 4.3 Came to stop by since we were in Newport. I've…read morebeen once to this location during another yelp event so i know about this restaurant before. It's a small local restaurant specializing in hot dogs, sliders and drinks. Parking is tough to find as it's a touristic area in Newport and only street parkings are available. Inside has a bar and some table and upstairs as well. They have extensive menu of weiners and sliders. We decided to get the Weiner Tower which comes with choice of 5 weiners (except the high priced ones), fries and choice of 5 sauces. We got the Pizza dog, Pineapple express, Kimchi weiner, BBQ cheddar weiner, and El jefe. All the hot dogs were delicious but i particularly liked el jefe personally. Fries were nice and crispy outside and sauces were great. Service was good and our waiter was quick and attentive. Overall it's a pretty good place. Food is good and service is good. It can be busy but we got lucky. Unique place as not many places specialize in different kind of hotdogs.

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O'Brien's Pub

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3.9(458 reviews)
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Had a nice lunch at OB's while visiting Newport. Away from the waterfront, it was still full of…read moreguest at lunch time, but no wait to be seated. The front wall of the bar opens to a piazza with small fountain and most dining is outside under umbrellas. The fountain has toys and nets and we saw a number of kids enjoying some wet fun. Hostess stand is at the far side of the building. We walked in - but there may be parking in back. We asked to be seated in a shady spot (it. was. Hot!) and we were taken to a shady table by the sidewalk. A wall seperates the tables from the sidewalk. Our waitress was very pleasant and capable. She took the drink order and when she returned we ordered food and I asked her to be sure our waters were kept full. She returned shortly with a pitcher of water for the table. Excellent! I drank so much water. The menu is pub fare. Apps, salads, burgers, sandwiches plus some entrees like fish and chips. We both ordered sandwiches and chose the pasta salad as our side from their many side options. I also ordered a side salad. The salad arrived with our food, brought by a food runner which for me was good. The waitress checked in quickly to be sure everything was as expected. All good. The burger seemed a bit over cooked but has a nice char on it. The bun to burger ratio is good and it was fresh. My dining companion enjoyed their chicken sandwich and their vinegar based pasta salad. My side salad was a nice mix of greens with plenty of shredded carrot on top plus onion, tomato and red onion. Dressing on the side. Excellent lunch; good portion size, fresh ingredients, capable, friendly staff.

Was a really nice place to visit the staff was nice. The food was decent. They had an amazing salad…read morebar at the ambience was cute. Definitely a place to go eat if you're looking for a quick bite

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