Just found my new favorite local spot LJ's…read more It's one of those rare places that feels like a hidden gem right in the middle of the city. The vibe is cozy and welcoming, but there's always something going on, live music, karaoke nights, and even fundraisers that really bring the community together. The food absolutely delivers. The pizza is on point (perfect crust, great flavor), and the smashburgers are next-level. Juicy, crispy edges, everything you want in a burger. It's the kind of place where you can grab a casual dinner, hang out with friends, and end up staying way longer than you planned because the atmosphere is just that good. If you're looking for great food and a spot that actually feels like part of the community, LJ's is definitely worth checking out.

Made my way to Lj's Kitchen in Woonsocket today after passing it many times in the way to work…read more The parking lot is across the street and if you blink, you'll miss it. When you walk up to the door, the place seems small. Like a hole in the wall. Inside is anything but. Colorful murals, custom skateboard decks and modern art adorn the walls. Bright pops of color in between the TVs playing a variety of news and sports at the bar My friend and I were there for one thing: the 10" pub style pizza. I wasn't sure what style of pub/bar/tavern pie it would be but I was eager to find out. Our bartender was super friendly and quickly put in our order. We got two pizzas. One standard pepperoni and the other Chicken + Pickle. The pizzas came out ripping hot and smelling heavenly. The crust of these pies is more akin to a pan style pizza than what I would think of as a bar or tavern pie. It had that buttery crisp that reminds me of old school Pizza Hut (and I mean that complementary!). The sauce was a solid supporting character, the real star are the cheese and toppings here. It tastes and stretches like they use a blend of cheddar and mozzarella. The pepperoni was cooked to perfection. The cups pooling with oil and so crunchy. The chicken was quite tender and most on the other pizza, and the dill pickle taste was in full force, exactly as I was hoping! While I was hoping to find something like South Shore Bar Pie, what I did find was an awesome pub pan pizza in a spot that I've passed 100s of times. I'm glad I stopped in and I'll definitely be back. That pepperoni could not have been cooked any better

We went to J's Deli in Woonsocket and it was absolutely delicious and fresh like it was as 20 years…read moreago when it opened. The Gobbler sandwich was yummy with delicious turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. The steak and cheese sub with perfectly seasoned and yummy. The service was friendly and quick. The dinning room looks the same and has plenty of tables for eating. Prices seems reasonable now especially since sandwiches are huge and with quality ingredients.

Usually J's is very good but it definitely wasn't on my last visit. I got the skipper and a steak…read moreand cheese eggroll. The skipper is fried cod with extra melt sharp American cheese, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce. This was absolutely horrendous. It was beyond obvious that the cod was pre made, battered and frozen like the kind you can buy at a grocery store but worse. Gortons brand even blows this one out of the water. This sandwich had way too much cheese and tartar sauce which leads me to the worse part of the sandwich, the tartar sauce. It was disgustingly sweet like it had been made with sweetened condensed milk. J's should never attempt a fish sandwich again, you can get much better at a fast food restaurant for half of the price. The skipper is most certainly a skipper in my book. I also had one steak and cheese eggroll at a whopping $3.49. It was actually in a spring roll wrapper so I'm not sure why they're trying to pass it off as an eggroll. It was way below average, small and mostly cheese with barely any steak. An easy waste of money. They have a big menu online but only about 1/4 of the menu is displayed at this location. They also have the world's smallest selection of Pepsi products. A good amount of Coke products though. My last visit was beyond disappointing and a big shocker coming from J's. I think I'll stay away from this place for awhile.

Kay's is a gem. Inside and out. Last night we chose to sit outside. So comfortable!…read moreWe had a terrific server who paid attention to us and our needs. We both ordered Seafood. The haddock, baked stuffed shrimp and scallops. All were delicious!

There's something about Kay's that feels like coming home. It probably hasn't changed in 40 years…read moreand that's because they got it right from the start. Sit at the beautiful horseshoe-shaped bar and before long you'll have a handful of colorful new friends. And bonus! They'll all have those delightful Rhode Island accents. The cocktails are Mad-Men worthy. Food is simple but consistently tasty. Service is top notch. We go to Kay's whenever we are within a reasonable distance - which basically means anytime we are in RI. Highly recommend this little nugget.

one of the best restaurants in RI hands down. I've been coming here for years and I will continue…read moreas long as I can

When I saw Krakow on the list for the RI FOOD FIGHTS #bestscoopshopri, I was immediately excited. I…read morehave been wanting to come and check this place out for some time. Finally I had my excuse to make the trip north to Woonsocket. I'm so glad I did. This place packs in so much stuff! A full grocery, plus deli counter and you can order a hot lunch. There's a cozy seating area with Polish clothing, books and art around to give it life. I walked around ten store for a bit, overwhelmed by all the delights on the shelves. I picked up a few items and went to the register. There, I also picked up my scoop. They serve homemade gelato and sorbet here, and I chose the amarena gelato (cherry). She served it up, added a cute little cookie and then I went outside to sit and eat. The texture of this wasn't quite gelato. But it wasn't quite sorbet, either. It was almost like a sherbert. It was smooth, fruity and a little creamy. The marinated cherry flavor really came through. If I could compare it to something family, it was like a grown up version of the old Flintstone Cherry sherbet Push-Up popsicle. I loved it. And I will get it again next time I come in. Krakow is such a special place, their Polish selection is awesome. It made me want to buy a Polish cookbook to learn how to use all the ingredients I saw! If you've ever had a pierogi, that's enough reason to stop in. Just make sure you get some gelato, too!

Amazing food served by amazing girls who are always in such a good mood! I've never had a bad…read moreexperience in this restaurant, everyone is eager to go above and beyond for their customers!! Cannot recommend them enough.

I really don't have a single negative thing to say about The Beef Barn. It is such a charming…read morelittle restaurant. I feel like they've stayed true to themselves over the years with their theming, but especially with their prices. It's so nice to see that their prices haven't gone through the roof, despite the difficult economy. I think The Beef Barn is a perfect example of an establishment that has done things right and stayed loyal to their customers, therefore having their customers stay loyal to them. You always know what you're getting at The Beef Barn and that's exactly how it should be. I typically visit the other location because it is closer to me, but I was in the Bellingham area and was happy to be able to visit this location. I will continue visiting The Beef Barn in the future. I love it and I hope they continue to be successful for years and years to come!

Stopped in at TR Ginger / Trattoria Express for a quick lunch while craving a good salad, and they…read moredefinitely delivered with a great selection. As with any trattoria, the bread and olive oil are a must--and it was absolutely heavenly. Honestly, I could've made a meal out of just that. I ordered the chef salad, which was exactly as described: generous in size and loaded with meats and cheese. It was fresh, filling, and hit the spot. The bartender was friendly and attentive, and the space itself is bright and open--making it a really pleasant place for lunch. A great option when you want something quick but still satisfying.

We live close to Trattoria Express so I've been here a few times now. Each time I feel as though…read moreit's been just okay. The restaurant itself is beautiful. I love the decor, deli, and the bar. It's a nice addition but I feel as though it does make the restaurant a little cramped. I stopped in last night with my partner and my dad. We had Ryan for a waiter and I think he was spread a little too thin as I had seen him behind the bar the whole night. He was by no means rude and clearly busy but it definitely seemed as though he didn't check in as much as he could have. As for the food itself it's always been nice. Not stellar and by far not my favorite Italian places but serviceable. The prices are borderline reasonable to pricey, with my meal being $25. I would say $25 is a little steep for two pieces of chicken. However, the portions are gracious enough to leave you full but not bursting and the food always does taste fresh. My Chicken Sorrentino was good but I didn't get a lot of prosciutto which was disappointing. I'll keep coming here because it's close but if you want amazing Italian food try Federal Hill in Providence.

Beautiful location at the New England Country Club. Egan's pub has reconfigured it's indoor…read moresitting with the typical Covid measures to keep us all safe. Menu was limited, like many restaurants right now. Service was fast and friendly. Food was hot and tasty! We will be back!

This place is pretty good I can tell you right off the bat I'll be going back. The waiter was also…read morethe bartender. He wasn't that nice when he first came to take our drink order but he was nice the whole rest of the time we were there. I had the regular buffalo wings which were crispy and the buffalo sauce had a buttery taste to it which I liked, it was different than other buffalo sauces. The blue cheese was disgusting though. My mom had the chicken fritters. I tried a piece and they were sooooo good, it was unbelievable. Both my mom and I shared the onion rings that were greasy but delicious. Next time I go back I would get the onion rings again and go for the chicken fritters with a side of buffalo sauce.

Great place food is great and the staff and dining experience is top notch. Nice little surprise…read morefor a little country restaurant. The rack of lamb was out of this world!

Went here for my fiancé's bday. I was able to make a reservation the same day for a party of 3 on a…read moreWednesday. I wasn't able to get the exact time I wanted but close enough. So, again, make sure you make those reservations! We had the beef and puff pastry, which was still just as delicious as it was the first time. Make sure to get some bread on the side to mop up all that sauce! French onion soup was also enjoyed just as much as last time. New items we tried: the most expensive things on the menu at $48(?) each. The filet mignon came with asparagus and a potato croquette. It was a tender and flavorful dish. The croquette had a lot of flavor! The New Zealand rack of lamb. Ugh. In a good way. Like ughhhhhhh! Soooo good!! The most tender lamb I've ever had. And the mashed potatoes that accompanied it was delicious - even to my child that doesn't usually like potatoes unless it's fried. Now, we saved room for dessert since it was a special occasion. Espresso crème brûlée. Mmm!

I'll start with the good: the shrimp Cesar salad, beer battered onion rings, and the mango habanero…read moretenders. The salad was really good and came with a surprising amount of grilled shrimp (17). The beer battered onion rings were really yummy and freshly fried. Not soggy. The mango habanero chicken tenders had good flavor but there was so much sauce that they were not crispy. I was hoping this would be all I wanted regarding pizza but it wasn't. I wanted a fresh tomato sauce that was tasteful and delicious. This almost seemed like sauce you'd put on top of a chicken parm or something and it was WAY too salty. Bleck. I just had 1 slice and that was enough. The bbq chicken pizza was just ok but kind of lacking flavor and it should come with onion but not worth $2.25 or $2.50 just to add onion as a topping. It's pricey here and honestly I tried this place once and that's enough. Hope they are able to improve a bit and make it work at this location. I heard it is nice inside but we got delivery so can't comment on atmosphere there.

We got delivery for the first time tonight, and all I can say is WOW! Fast and friendly delivery!…read moreWe got a turkey sub, chicken salad club and the hand breaded chicken tenders. Everything seemed to have been prepared thoughtfully, not just thrown together. Everything was delicious. I was a bit skeptical on the sub because they only have one size, but it was huge. We both could only eat half and we were stuffed! Can't wait to try other items on the menu soon. The pictures are of our leftovers.

Lil General is so much more than just a convenient store. They've got a full delivery service, a…read morereal butchery, and fresh food every day. What really makes them stand out are their weekly specials--especially the Tuesday meatball subs. These subs are made fresh right in front of you, loaded with flavor, and the price is unbeatable. Honestly, they're some of the best I've ever had. Between the affordability, quality, and friendly service, this place has become a go-to spot. If you haven't tried Lil General yet, do yourself a favor and stop in--or better yet, go on a Tuesday and grab a meatball sub. You won't be disappointed!

I wanna like this place, but there was just too much "this would be great BUT..."…read more When I went into the store there was a woman getting something from the deli (pasta salad or something). When she was done I went and asked if they make sandwiches to order. The guy working said "no, we make all of our sandwiches fresh each morning and they're in the case by the door." He wasn't rude, but it seemed odd that they wouldn't sell me a custom sandwich. Here's my first complaint: all the sandwiches were on little foam trays and covered in plastic (like a piece of steak would come on at a grocery store), I don't know if this is how they always do it, but it's a bad idea: all of the sandwiches were squished flat because of how tight the plastic was (and also probably because they stack them up). I'm no elitist, I'm not a fancy guy, but presentation is half the battle and these sandwiches were not appetizing. What's wrong with just rolling your subs in deli paper? I swallowed my pride and grabbed the least flattened turkey sub, along with a bag of chips and a drink. The cashier girl was polite and asked me if I wanted any condiments for the sub, which I did. When I got home and began eating my sub I discovered it already had mayonnaise on it, which I don't like. And it wasn't listed on the label with the ingredients. Which is exactly why I would've ordered a sandwich from the deli, not because I think the ones in the case aren't fresh, but because they looked awful, and now to me it tasted awful. The turkey too was really crumbly... it didn't look like a turkey sub, it looked like a tuna sub. I'm giving 3 stars because the cashier was friendly and the subs ARE cheap, it was less than $4 for a 6" sub. But you know what? Charge me $5 or $6 and make it look (and taste) worth eating. This is one of those places where some things are ridiculously cheap (like the subs) and other items are more than they would be at Cumberland Farms or 7-11.