We went tonight for my birthday. It was so good!! We have…read morebeen for New Year's Eve and a date night a few weeks before, We are NEVER disappointed!

Great ambiance and service! Food was amazing and greatly priced…read more Wished there were more hot sauce variety but other than that, service was amazing!

Waitress was inattentive. My husband and i stopped here for late breakfast/early lunch. He wasn't…read moresure whether he wanted coffee or soda so asked to look at the menu and decide which direction to go. The waitress left us and chatted to another patron while ignoring us. We had checked out the entire menu, as first timers, and made our choice, then waited another 5 min for her to decide to check in with us. Our food came out and looked and tasted very good. Chili omelet was delicious and homemade, not processed potatoes, for home fries. Johnny cakes were some of the best I've had. Waitress did not offer to refill our coffees, and made a running pass to say everything ok? Didn't really slow down to hear our answer. Finally after we are clearly finished she brings the pot of coffee, ummm "no thanks, check please"?

This place has confusing branding, no one is sure whether it is called Granite Farm or Merola's. My…read morereceipt says Merola but their sign says Granite Farm. Difficult to figure out what door to go in. Large parking lot that filled up on trivia night. Drinks are cheap but my server stated she was only 18 and wasn't sure what beers or hard ciders they had, had no idea what an Angry Orchard was when I requested one. My friend's sangria glass was filled 70% with ice and she did not recommend it. I do like that they serve breakfast all day and breakfast item pricing was low and reasonable. Some apps and seafood dishes had a higher price than the atmosphere dictated. The dining area smelled like urine and looked outdated. I'd come for a cheap glass of beer and maybe a late day breakfast, but not much else.

Great place to get a quick meal when you don't feel like cooking! Food is always fresh and tasty!read more

I've lived in the immediate area for about 3 years and have been wanting to stop in and try this…read moreplace. Unfortunately, it just slid under the radar for a while. I finally stopped in today after craving some seafood on my way back from running errands. I worked in restaurant kitchens all of my teen years, which partially consisted of deep frying all you can eat beer battered cod fish for crowded kitchens on the weekends. I'm a New Englander born and raised, I'm a foodie, blah blah so to put it lightly- I know my seafood. So now, the experience. This place went beyond expectations. Their price to portion ratio is absurd! My single fisherman platter came in 2 to-go boxes. There's no reason there should be this much seafood here! But I ain't complaining! Look at the photos, you'll see. The owner supplies the fresh seafood from Newport, RI and the massive sea scallops from New Bedford, MA. Though I have yet to try it their lobster roll and fry plate, it is around $25 which is pretty dang good for today's market. They said it had around a pound of lobster meat. Can't beat that. I bought 2 lobsters from Market Basket recently and it only made one sad lobster roll. Costs more too! Never mind the work and cleanup involved in doing it at home. Anyway, if you like traditional New England seafood, if you like a lot of food for your hard earned money, if you like quick and easy service, if you like locally supplied quality business practice, go here. It's truly a hidden gem. The staff is also nice and friendly! PS! It's cash only and no call ahead phone number! Keeping it simple.

careful of pricing! I had fisherman platter and asked for clams instead of scallops and was charged…read more$44.61! I bought it few weeks ago very hot! Came back sane time clams maybe 8 were cold! The shrimp and fish hot but I don see how 8 fried clams is worth almost $10 extra! I had gone since opened but at that price not going back!

Fish and chips here are solid. Good fry, not too oily, and generous portion…read more Would skip the stuffies and mini stuffed lobsters and instead get a dozen nice fresh crisp colossal shrimp (the big ass ones) - just remember to call in the day before to order. Don't think you can buy them on the spot. Loads of other seafood too. Friendly staff.

Absolutely love this hidden gem, the food is so high quality for a diner. Real hand cut french…read morefries, super tasty fish and chips, always a nice dessert selection and I appreciate that they use paper take out containers instead of the gross black plastic ones.

I'd tried this place a few years back and was disappointed but I was in the area and hungry so…read moredecided to give them a 2nd shot. Very limited menu for a diner, mainly burgers. Clam chowder surprisingly good: thick creamy, lots of clams and dill. Mushroom Swiss burger properly cooked to med-well order, w/ nice caramelized onions, but tiny patty on small nondescript bun out of the bag.. No ketchup on table. Result like what you'd get at a charity function booth. Chips were a bag of Ruffles. Iced tea in a jar with lemon slice was okay. Waiter was fine and pleasant. The place has a secondary name: Apocalypse Cafe. Should've been a clue. Do not recommend.

Nice old school diner. Great prices, food is fresh and delicious. Good service, what else can I…read moresay?

Cindy's Diner & Restaurant I met old coworkers here for breakfast. They have been here before but…read morethis was my first time, we were a party of 5. I was greeted and seated as soon as I walked in. This place seems very popular it was busy from the time I walked in to the time I left but yet there seemed to be a wait time that you wouldn't even notice. The menu has a little of everything as does the drink menu. I couldn't decide between a coffee with plenty of flavors, a chair or chocolate milk but at the end hell I went with a Mimosa lol. My breakfast was eggs, home fries, toast and corn beef. I am very particular on my corn beef has and even though it came out just how I like it I felt it lacked flavor, my coworker got the same thing and agreed with the lack of flavor. The rest of the meal was good. This is a busy place but even so you don't feel crowded in and it's a nice relaxing chill spot. Parking is a little tough as there are not enough spots, one of my coworkers had to park across the street which is a high traffic main road

I feel like this is the place for regulars, and I wouldn't mind being one. The staff definitely…read moreknew most people in there - I liked that it was clearly a social spot. Tiny spot with a large menu. I really enjoyed my server wish I remembered her name but I went a couple weekends ago. Linguica omelette was delicious, as were the home fries. I still don't understand a 4 egg omelette - but it was good for leftovers later for dinner.

Far too expensive for subpar breakfast. And News Nation on tv... friendly, just not good. Easy…read moreparking, though.

Another first time here post. Our usual place was closed so looked for somewhere new. We were not…read moredisappointed. The inside is bright and clean. The tables are large so there's plenty of room for multiple plates. The waitstaff were very friendly and helpful. And service was as quick. As for the food, very good. The Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. I only wish they had thought to put cracker or toasted breadcrumbs on the top similar to what the used on the baked haddock. That would have put it over the top for me. We'll definitely try it again sometime soon.

Went for lunch, they had a large menu selection. They also had lunch specials which I chose. My…read morefriend ordered a hamburger and it was incredible! It was thick, hot and bun toasted perfectly with lettuce and tomato. I had the hot pastrami. I prefer thin sliced , this was not. Also less butter when toasting but it was still good. I'd go back again. tThe restur was cute and clean and cheery with Autumn decorative elements. our waitress Katlyn was very kind and helpful and professional.

Uncle Mike's Diner a hidden gem tucked along Mineral Spring Ave in North Providence, RI was such a…read moregreat find thanks to Whatdidyoueattodaysir Giving classic old school diner energy, packed with locals & comfort food that hits the spot. We stopped in over the weekend & had the pleasure of having Audra take care of us. I went with my usual omelette while he had an egg sandwich, both super tasty. The surprise stars? The baked beans & baked apple side The apples tasted just like warm apple pie filling straight from grandma's kitchen time machine. Needless to say we left full, happy, & carrying leftovers home like little victory trophies They serve breakfast all day everyday along with lunch & dinner plus some great specials that make your wallet breathe easy. also don't forget to try the grape nut pudding its to die for! #RhodeIslandEats #ProvidenceFoodie #BreakfastLovers #DinerFood #FoodieFinds

Another Saturday morning, another RI Food Fights adventure & this time the road led us straight to…read moreUncle Mike's Diner in North Providence. We have been here several times & it feels like the kind of diner you grew up going to: cozy seating, familiar faces & that unmistakable "welcome home" energy the moment you walk through the door. For the #BestBreakfastSandwich, I ordered the grilled English muffin with sausage, American cheese & egg. Hubby selected the Western (ham, onions, peppers & cheese). We couldn't not order the absolutely delicious & HUGE side helping of home fries. The breakfast sandwiches were hearty & satisfying. You can tell they rely on fresh, local ingredients where they can because the flavors pop in that unpretentious, "this is real food" kind of way. The home fries had this gorgeous grilled crisp on top that made it impossible not to eat every single bite! The service was friendly & warm, where everyone seems happy to be there & they treat you like a regular, even if it is your first visit. My favorite part: when our lovely server came over with a to-go coffee container & said that it was part of the coffee service. Hubby was so happy! Uncle Mike's Diner is a solid stop when you want quick, tasty comfort food without pretense. It checks all the diner boxes with hearty plates, warm service & an atmosphere that makes you slow down just a little. NOM NOM NOM #YUM

From the moment we walked in, I knew it was going to be a good night - atmosphere was warm,…read morewelcoming and had a lot of charm. I've seen on social media that people complained about the new location having mainly street parking - we both found parking easily on the street - quit yer b*tchin' people lol. Besides I believe they have a lot behind the restaurant that we didn't have to use but it's there if needed. We were the only ones there when we first walked in but more patrons came in as the night went on. Made our way to the bar and orders were flowing - one warning if you're sitting at the bar, it is an open kitchen so there will be alot of aromas flowing through and may get on your clothes but really it'll just remind you of how good the food was. Also, the barstools are not the most comfy - metal stools with no backing so after 2.5 hours, we were feeling a bit achy. We ordered way more than we should've but everything just looked so good! We got the croquettes (our absolute fave), the cauliflower, the pizza du jour (I think it had spinach, pepperoni, ricotta and garlic) and for entrees we got the fish tacos and the Orecchiette. Not one complaint - everything was divine. Croquettes were melty, smoky little nuggets of heaven and our favorites bites of the night. The pizza had a great balance of flavors and the crust was thin and crispy. We were so full but had a few bites of the fish tacos and pasta - the fish was cooked to perfection and the aioli it came with topped it perfectly. Pasta was different - had a scallion cream sauce that was a nice change up from your typical Alfredo. Don't sleep on this place - the street is busy being on a main road but so well worth the visit, I didn't catch our bartender's name but he and a few other servers were super personable and friendly - gave us just enough time in between meals and personal space to not hover. Absolutely will return!

Yet another case of "why haven't I eaten here before?"…read more Went on a weeknight around 6:15 and it was surprisingly dead. The server mentioned that it's pretty typical for them in the summer. The decor inside was nice and clean but unfortunately the cigar smell from the place next door was nauseating. I've read they are moving eventually and I couldn't be happier for them since it's not their fault the restaurant smells like an ashtray. The food was fresh, cooked perfectly, served hot and we couldn't really ask for more. We had burgers and steak sandos and both were top notch. The steak had a really nice flavor from what I assume was a marinade and the burgers were huge. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the fries. I'm usually not a big fan of fries and these were some of the better ones I've had. You couldn't taste the oil, they were crispy and lightly salted. I'm truly looking forward to going back, hopefully once they're in their new place. I can't wait to try some of their full entrees although I will steal some of the kids' fries!!