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Meeting Street Cafe

3.7 (304 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP ($16) and CAESAR SALAD with chicken ($18)
Maisune E.

straightforward diner/cafe with something for everybody. quite flexible to substitutions and accommodations. food is consistent and generous. have been here for brunch and something that is between lunch and dinner. servers are very kind and attentive. many orders are placed takeout so it's nice to sit in their quiet space with soft instrumental playing in the background. appreciate this as an option on thayer.

TUNA MELT
Candice S.

This is a cute little spot. Space is pretty small, but food is good quality and comes out quickly. We got a mixture of breakfast items as well as lunch items. The portions are pretty big. The sandwiches were huge and definitely stuffed so it was worth the money. You order your food at the counter and they bring it to you if you're choosing to dine in. Huge menu

Chicken and Waffles
Julie P.

Meeting Street Cafe is a great place for casual breakfast. I most recently got the chicken and waffles, which is served with strawberries and bananas for a fun twist. The chicken is also pounded flat before breading, which I thought was a nice touch. My boyfriend got a breakfast burrito, and I finished it for him, and I would say the burrito is okay, but maybe not where they shine brightest. You order at the counter and food gets brought to the table pretty quickly. The slightly off Thayer St. Location is bustling, and parking can be a little tricky. There's a spot of two in the shared parking lot in front for the cafe, but otherwise it's street parking.

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Frank Y.

Efficient and freshly made no-frills food with generous portions and reasonable prices. Breakfast all day is a nice feature that adds versatility to the menu. I had a turkey sandwich with cranberry on whole wheat bread; the turkey was a little on the salty side but definitely a big step up from normal deli meat, and being able to get a healthy side like tabbouleh instead of just piling on chops or fries was appreciated. Probably more of a student hangout than a formal dine-in destination, especially with BYOB, but gets the job done and there's something for everyone...

Iced oatmilk latte
Karina E.

This is a classic spot on Thayer St. I love that Meeting St has stuck around through all of the iterations of this area. The service is friendly and efficient. The food is solid but the coffee leaves a bit to the imagination. I enjoyed my veggie and cheese omelet with potatoes. Overall, a solid option for a casual breakfast.

THANKSGIVING
Adam O.

This place has a ton of options and based on our experience solid tasting sandwiches. I had the Thanksgiving because that what I had last time I was here 10 years ago and it was as good as I remembered it. It's literally thanksgiving dinner on bread. My wife had the Reuben and also enjoyed it. The potato salad had good flavor as well.

3 eggs OE with a side of corned beef hash, English muffins and hash brown potatoes.
Sergio P.

Great breakfast at the MS cafe. I'm a sucker when you say you have home made corned beef hash and they did not disappoint. It was great with chunks of green pepper and onions with definitely homemade corned beef. Tasty! Hard to mess up the eggs and they did not. The hash browns were surprisingly great as well. I don't usually expect much. They were crispy and flavorful not at all the mushy kind. The French toast was also really good. The place reminds me of the soup place on the Seinfeld show in the way you order. But the people were nice.

PANCAKE COMBO
Melanie T.

I am new to the Providence area and have been on a mission to find my new favorite breakfast place. I've ordered a pancake combo at a number of different places on the east side of Providence and this one was my least favorite and the most expensive at $15.95. The pancake was a little overdone but the eggs were very good. The bacon was a large helping but not my favorite. I certainly wouldn't stay away, but it just wasn't my favorite place I've been to but the people next to us ordered sandwiches that looked great. All in all I may come back to try a sandwich.

Lauren Z.

Went here for the first time pretty recently. Everything was very good. The bacon was a little greasy, so next time I will ask for crispy bacon. Very large portions, and not a bad deal. You order up at the counter, and then go sit down, so you don't really have service. But the guys behind the counter were great. good location and pretty decent food means I will be back again.

2 BLUE BERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Gena D.

I usually order the French toast which is delicious! The omelette with home fries and toast is yummy! One time I ordered the blueberry pancakes which were DRY! Tonight I ordered a Caesar salad and shrimp scampi! Thank GOD I tasted the dressing before putting it on my salad! It was disgusting! Tell me why as I'm eating my salad I get the taste of raw onion (which I despise)! At a closer look I found several white onions and 1 piece of red onion in the salad. The shrimp scampi was ok it came with 6 shrimp, the shrimp was tough, I ate 2. Blueberry pancakes 2 stars Caesar salad 2 stars French Toast 5 stars Home fries 4 stars Omelette 4 stars Shrimp Scampi 2 stars

Andres R.

This is the closest to an old fashioned diner in the Brown University neighborhood, has been at this location since 1984. Alcoholic beverages are not served, but they allow you BYOB and, conveniently, the Spiritus Fermenti liquor store is just a level down in the same building. My better half and I had dinner here yesterday before attending an art concert in the Brown campus, and today I took advantage of their breakfast offerings in the afternoon after completing my taxes. For dinner I had their sirloin steak plate and she had the tuna melt sandwich plate. As you can see in the photos, portions are very generous and almost impossible to finish! Menu is extensive and you can order online for pickup if desired. Ambiance is casual and family friendly. Service is very quick after you order with the cashier. Free street parking is available in spots along Thayer and Brooke streets, as well as metered street parking. I did enjoy their old fashioned appeal and their friendly service, and certainly we'll be back.

Chicken parm, meatballs, and spaghetti
Waylon J.

Meeting Street Cafe is one of those quintessential Thayer Street restaurants. For anyone in the area looking for a down-to-earth breakfast or diner experience, Meeting Street Cafe is your spot. Walking up the stairs, you can't help but notice the blue booths and the fact that they overlook outside. You order your food at the counter where you can also see all of the food being cooked at the same time. The portions at Meeting Street are definitely on the generous side. With the student discount (Yes, Brown University students get a discount with ID), everything is reasonable. However, the wait and food quality is generally inconsistent. It seems like everything was made in a hurry and I've often found myself needing to season the breakfast dishes. Meeting Street's a classic, so if you're on Thayer, it's a place that can't be missed.

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Was here for lunch, my sandwich was delicious and big. The service was really good and fast.

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Solid for breakfast and lunch. Good service and generous portions. Simple yet very well done.

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I thought it was a little too pricey. Food was good but I wouldn't make a regular trip there. Their burgers were like $16. Yikes!

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The pancakes were sooo fluffy! They really know how to do breakfast well! Also enjoyed our egg sandwich with everything bagel.

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Very good as always! I love having breakfast for dinner every once in a while. Great pancakes!

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Food was fantastic with large portions and excellent variety. Service was friendly and quick. Great spot for a hearty breakfast!

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