Sophia's Cafe is a small store front that makes delicious Latin foods and does mostly take away…read morebusiness. They have a sunny space at the front where you are welcome to dine-in at one of their half dozen tables for two. We parked in a lot next to the building. Order at the counter or call ahead for pick-up. Above the order counter is a menu without descriptions and as this is my first visit, I needed info. Paper menus are on the counter that include ingredients which was exactly what I was looking for! I had heard their empanadas were very good and that is why I visited. Then I saw the menu and changed my mind to Chimi de Res sandwich. This sandwich was so good. Cool slaw, beef patty, sauce, good bread, all together a pleasant flavor and texture combination. My SO got a steak & Cheese. Not sure what they do differently, but it was very much enjoyed. Fries are crunchy outside, soft inside. Well done. I tried one of their shakes and it was just the right amount of sweet and full of fruit flavor. Excellent. They have a drinks cooler next to the register to grab a bottled beverage too. No steps up to enter the business. Standard glass and metal 'push' type entrance door. I did not see an 'auto open' door feature or a handicap parking spot in the shared lot but there was snow so it's hard to tell at the moment. There is no public restroom. It's tiny and as mentioned, most business is take-away. The staff were super nice. Food is soooo good. For take-away or casual dine-in, this is an excellent stop. I will be back to try those empanada!

I waited too long to come here. It's dangerously close to my house.. And the chopped cheese goes…read moredown way too easy. Everything you love about a burger slapped in between some crisp bread, add some saucy cheese, and dig in. There's not much else to say about this one other than I really want to try everything else on their menu now. Simple counter service place, but plenty of seating inside if you wanted to eat in.

When you first come in it feels very welcoming, the food is amazing, the ambiance is very ocean and…read morecruise ship themed, the service is amazing because they are very kind. This is different from an average place because it has a great selection of food. 5 stars

Can't believe I didn't review this place yet after a couple of visits already~ the coffees…read morespecialist are delicious! Super tasty, I had the s'more Latte, and it was delicious without being too overwhelmingly sweet. For food, I got a sandwich thanksgiving. Wish I customized to a different bread because it was heavy meal with thick bread. I didn't have my glasses and the staff were super kind and gave me a paper menu of the sandwiches. No menu on the coffees but again, super friendly to helping me figure out what I wanted today. As always, very spacious with some items for sale and cute cards. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats.

I was born and raised in the Bronx for 33 yrs so I loveeee an Italian deli…read more I've lived in Rhode Island for three years and I've never had sandwiches as good as the ones from the Bronx until recently trying Michaelangelo's . The bread is soooooo fresh - I had a steak and cheese and chicken parm- unbelievably delicious !!! I'm actually picking up an order today for my daughter and I. I'm excited to turn her on to this place as well. Keep up the a amazing job!

This place is fantastic. We recently purchased a home in the neighborhood and figured we'd give it…read morea try. We were not disappointed and ended up dining 3 times in the first week. Amazing sandwiches and the staff is wonderful. If there was a rating above 5 stars I'd give one.

The best sandwiches in New England!!! Everything is fresh and cut right in front of you! Very…read morefriendly staff . The hard rolls are the best. Crunchy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside! All Ingredients used is fresh and extremely tasty! Can't go wrong at Father & Sons

Great food. The lasagna and stuffed peppers are like homemade, and fresh sandwiches. Service with a…read moresmile. No real ambience as it is a small take out deli. Parking is a bit tough, but worth a trip.

This place makes the neighborhood even more Italian somehow. I ride by before they open and smell…read morethen cooking everyday....and it smells so good! Great place to go with someone who has different taste than you because the selection is vast, even different style of pizza but stay away from the white Italian one, it's addictive. My problem is that I want all of it. Even their drink variety is impressive. Don't have to read menus at all. You can walk in, see the long glass food fridge and point while grunting. Everyone else does Also, don't tell the Original Italian Bakery, the pizza chips are better here

Cutting Crew was playing over the speakers…read more At an Italian deli with a brick oven and an Italian flag hanging in the front window. (I Just) Died in Your Arms, 1986. Whitney Houston a few minutes earlier. Taylor Dayne before that. Huey Lewis somewhere in the rotation too. Somebody behind that counter was a kid in the late eighties and built the playlist around the songs they grew up with while the food their grandparents brought over from Italy came out of the oven twenty feet away. Lou Umberto opened this place in 2017 after graduating from Johnson and Wales. His family is from Cerreto Sannita, a hill town in Campania. He set up shop on Cranston Street, just outside Knightsville, on the edge of one of the oldest Italian neighborhoods in the city. Lauren and I went on a Monday afternoon. Gray skies. One of those quiet Rhode Island days where lunch slowly becomes dinner without anybody announcing the transition. Before we got inside, one of the guys working there was helping an elderly woman through the side door and walking her back toward her car with her groceries. That told me most of what I needed to know. Walk in and the room is doing four jobs at once without any of them getting in the others' way. Shelves stacked with imported groceries. Rummo pasta. Loacker wafers. Baci chocolates. Bottles of olive oil lined up beside jars of tomatoes and peppers. Along the opposite wall sits a long deli case full of prepared food. Eggplant parm. Broccoli rabe. Pasta in vodka sauce. Stuffed banana peppers. Pasta salad. Roasted vegetables. Then the bakery case. Tomato pie cut in squares with red sauce all the way to the edge and enough seasoning on top to perfume the whole counter. Potato pizza. Calzones. Spinach pies stacked on black trays. The kind of food that makes people walk in for one thing and leave with six. Near the front, bags of pizzelle tied shut with twist ties sat on a wire rack underneath a hanging sign that read Welcome Family and Friends. Normally signs like that feel decorative. This one didn't. And behind all of it, through the opening in the back, sat the brick oven. That being said. The pizza. The pepperoni pie came out raised on a metal stand by the window, the Italian flag moving outside in the gray afternoon behind it. Good looking pizza immediately. No stunt toppings. No overloaded nonsense. Just confidence. The pepperoni was placed, not dumped. Natural casing cups charred dark at the edges. Maybe fifteen slices total across the whole pie. Somebody understood restraint. The crust landed somewhere just outside classic New York style. Slightly thicker, but only enough to give the inside some chew. The outer rim puffed up high in spots and blistered dark from the oven. Flour still clung to the bottom and the back edge from the peel. The sauce tasted bright and barely cooked. In some bites it pushed forward sharp and fresh. In others it melted completely into the cheese. Sometimes all you tasted was crust, and that worked too. The cheese browned into amber patches across the surface that pure mozzarella usually doesn't create by itself. Probably some provolone mixed in there. I didn't ask. I should have asked. And the slice held beautifully. Crisp underneath. Enough structure to fold slightly at the front without collapsing. You could see the care in it immediately. Nothing rushed. Nothing overloaded. Nothing trying too hard. Just a very good neighborhood pizza made by people who seem to understand exactly what kind of place they want this to be. The kind of place where somebody helps an elderly woman through the side door before getting back to work. The kind of place that makes you think living nearby might not be the worst idea in the world. Don't forget to grab a bag of pizzelle on the way out.

We walked in 17 degree weather to get these bagels, and they changed our lives. Best bagel, best…read moresandwich, best anything I've ever had the privilege to consume, best morsels cooked in Heaven itself to ever grace my digestive system. We couldn't wait for our walk back to scarf these bad boys down, so we perched ourselves atop the stools and inhaled every last crumb, every last onion dropping, every last streak of wet yolk. Your next order: everything bagel with 2 eggs, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, mayo, salt & pepper ***not a sponsored review

This spot was cute! A small hidden gem. Shelby and Piper helped me. They were amazing! My breakfast…read moresandwich was yummy, and they insisted I had to come back and try their coffee and a lunch sandwich I had my eye on! I'll def come back again!

Dee's is by far the best sandwich shop in Cranston, and it's one of the best in RI. It's been my go…read moreto for nearly 20 years, and I have never, ever, been disappointed. Always fresh bread (I love the hard Italian roll), plenty of meat, fresh vegetables, and the best dressing around. Absolutely amazing every time! My go to sandwiches are the Italian grinder, the corned beef & Swiss, and the pastrami and Swiss. Service is always great here and they are very efficient in both making the sandwiches and at the cash register. There are a few tables you can eat at, or you can take your food to go. Either way, the charm of this old school sandwich shop is unmatched. It's always busy at Dee's, but if you call your order in early, it will be ready for you when you arrive. Definitely give Dee's a try. The sandwiches are top notch and the prices are great as well!

We got a roast beef and turkey sandwich at their food truck during Waterfire night…read more The taste was just OK...not very flavorful, kind of bland... The veggies were cooked well, but the overall taste of the sandwich was nothing to write home about....

This is our favorite breakfast place. I'd go every week if we could! We have never left unsatisfied…read morein any way. Food is flavorful and plentiful. Service is always pleasant with a smile. Tanya goes above and beyond to make us feel right at home. The homey feel inside gives a nice vibe. It's small and it can be busy. So if you have to wait for a seat, expect to wait outside or in your car. Try to get a seat away from the door because it can be chilly. We've been just my immediate family and then have brought other family with us and whether a party of 3, 4 or 6, it's a nice time and a soul warming meal. I love the pancakes, their hash browns are well seasoned, homemade hash is hard to beat! Omelettes, eggs, crepes are always delish too. Coffee hot and on the spot. Give them a shot. You'll be happy (and full!)

A Very Popular spot on Plainfield Pike the Griddle can have a line out the door! An extensive menu…read moreincluding some alcoholic optioned breakfast drinks, the Griddle is worth a try. We found the service friendly but busy and the ambiance on par with other breakfast spots. I had a Burger but wished I chose a breakfast option instead. The People I was with liked there food, particularly the homemade Hash. All told I give it a 3.9

Great food and coffee. Reasonable prices. Friendly Staff. I love this place. It is my go to for…read morebreakfast or lunch

I've been here quite a few times for breakfast and it's always great! It's a nice local spot with…read morea very friendly staff. They are pretty quick with takeout orders as well if you're in a hurry.

The absolute best tuna salad sandwiches! We had four different grinders, all with fresh ingredients!read more

Very sad amount of meat on this wrap. Not worth it for the price. Had to combine the meat into half…read moreof the wrap to make it edible.