It's a four for sure! My original plan was dune bros, but they opened the next day ...c'est la vie. A short jaunt away is this humble abode. Immediately upon entry we were greeted and seated. A no frills, yet well attended to establishment. The menu is expansive, but not overwhelming. I opted for the recommended Frankenstein. So thankful I did! They offer a 50/50 sandwich with soup or salad. The Caesar salad was a great lighter fare. The most noteworthy point of the experience was that the bread is picked up daily from a bakery. Fresh and SO GOOD! That was the standout. Kudos to the bakery. Pop in for a light lunch of appeal. Bon appetite! read more

Rue-Bis - Caesar and sangwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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My team and I enjoy this place. We like to come here to eat breakfast. The food and service is always exceptional.

This place used to be good. First of all, cold inside. Standard breakfast plate. Over medium eggs were runny. Home fries tasteless and partly raw. Mediocre food supply sausage patties instead of links. Won't come again. read more

The food is delicious and the service is awesome! I think it's family owned it shows!

My company ordered from the Rue Bis Catering Menu and the food was delivered to our office. I had the box lunch with Italian calzone, Cape Cod Chips, pickles, cookie, and water. The Italian calzone had ham, salami, provolone, & hot peppers. It was tasty, but I wish it was more thicker like filled more. The bread was good. Overall, everything in the box lunch was filling. I would be interested in visiting Rue Bis in person. It'll be an okay spot to try their other sandwiches. read more

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Not sure, but I think this place might be a little-known gem in RI, partly because there is just one sign directly above the door, so people don't necessarily see it by just driving by. Anyway, three of us went here yesterday for breakfast/brunch because my daughter mentioned that it was near the morning meeting we had just gone to. Great food, great people service (shout-out to Barbara), and quaint atmosphere. One of us had a homemade muffin, another had the tomato/mozzarella/basil egg sandwich, and I had a roasted peppers/provolone omelette with tasty home fries and bakery fresh wheat bread toast - yummy all around! We'll be back :) read more

Great little tucked away gem. Chopped salad esp. service is fast. Def go and you won't be disappointed.

A cute little place and a great spot for lunch or breakfast.We had the eggplant panini and it was delicious and made to order . I would stop here again for sure read more

Casual ambiance, friendly place where the locals go for a good meal at a fair price. If you're very lucky you may even find a broken meter and get free parking. read more

I found this little gem completely by accident. I was returning some items to Amazon at the UPS store closest to my office. It was lunchtime, a nice day and I was starving. The nondescript, unassuming little building across the street from the UPS Store was flying an 'Open' flag by the front door, so I Googled the menu and decided to try it. There was plenty of street parking so I fed a meter and walked on in. The interior is simple but cozy. I was greeted right away and found a small table. The dining room was about half full and there were a few people at the counter. Some breakfast specials remained on the chalkboard but it was after 12:00pm, so the lunch menu was presented. I decided on the Grilled Eggplant on Ciabatta, with goat cheese, baby spinach and sun dried tomato pesto. Sides were fries (baked) or Asian cucumber salad. It also came with two thickly sliced homemade dill pickles. The entire meal was delicious. The bread was lightly toasted - just enough crunch without injuring the roof of my tender mouth. The combination of delicate flavors and textures was perfect. The fries were a bit chewy, but still good. And extra points for the pickles, for sure! (Sometimes, it's the smallest touch that makes a memorable meal). Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance very nice. I'm happy with my discovery and will most definitely visit again soon. read more

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I just walked over for a bowl of soup. It says chicken rice on their chalkboard sign and I confirmed with the person at the front who replied, " I think so". When I got back to the office I poured it from the to go container to a bowl. There are 3 large bay leaves in it,1 small piece of chicken and maybe 4 diced carrots and celery. There is no stock and no flavor. I feel like she gave me the beginning of a soup; it tastes like garlicky dishwater. I am so disappointed. $6.20 wasted. The picture below is what I poured into my bowl from the plastic container. I am throwing this out.. awful. read more

Rue-Bis - a bowl of soup on a plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We have ordered 4 times. 3/4 times our order was wrong or missing items. 1 time our brown bag special had no cookie/brownie, another time our breakfast was missing potatoes (hash or home fries whatever they call it). And this time my "Soup served with focaccia bread" was missing the focaccia. I had specifically asked if they had it before even ordering. My friend picked up the order - checked on cookie and didn't check bread. I called and they said "you can come pick it up". They had 2 small round slices of Italian bread waiting for me. Italian bread and focaccia are not the same. If this is what you serve change description. Very disappointing as I ordered because I had a taste for a good focaccia. My chicken and vegetable souls is: chicken, rice, yellow and red pepper and basil. Wouldn't that be chicken and rice soup? I was expecting chicken and vegetables!! read more

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Best breakfast/lunch in the city ! The food is phenomenal and the staff is great ! Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a sit down meal this is the place for you, fresh ingredients and great atmosphere read more

Clean! casual atmosphere & friendly faces !! I love the classic breakfast special -Eggs made exactly how I like every time, crispy home fries, fresh wheat toast and that perfect cup of coffee! The Price is right at 6.99, ingredients always fresh. This place is no greasy spoon rather a quaint little gem. Everything is so fresh and flavorful, made to order , it's no wonder they are always busy .... . Some great choices: the chopped salad, Good salad, mini meal of the day, soup of the day & chicken Caesar wrap. If your in a rush be sure to call ahead. They Close at 2:30 /3pm read more

Rue-Bis - I Rue - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Ruebis is an GREAT restaurant, I haven't had the experience of going to the actual location myself but I order catering from them for my job. We order weekly, and large amounts. From email, to phone calls, to face to face interactions this staff is amazing. I cant say enough good things about Ruebis. I highly recommend their lunch options; they are fresh and full of flavor. read more

This place is tucked on South St. across from UPS sTore I ordered the Frankenstein Sandwich the chicken was tender and the ciabatta was tender! Only thing the bacon wasn't cooked all the way but if you like it partially not crispy it's perfectlyy tasty! read more

Rue-Bis - Cute - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Have had lunch here twice, and both times enjoyed it more than I expected. The restaurant is in a lonely, nearly desolate stretch of street a block from the children's museum, in an unassuming small house. My first visit I kept circling the corners looking for a more built up entrance. Walking in you see a few smallish tables, takeout counter and stools by the kitchen area, but there are some four tops. Many of the customers seem to be regulars, friendly with the waitress. Service both times was great - even for us strangers. My food was terrific: first visit I had the breakfast burrito. Piping hot eggs, beans, cheese & salsa on the side. Best I'd ever had. Next visit, yummy yummy chicken salad sandwich. Fries cooked just right. My friends liked their salads too. Ready to eat here again. Maybe I'll try breakfast next time! read more

Great spot for a quick breakfast. Freshly Brewed coffee. Breakfast was made to order. Friendly staff. The people were great. Parking was a little tough during busy hours. Very worth it. read more

Rue-Bis - Breakfast Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Looks promising from the outside. I was expecting this cute little lunch break spot to be well decorated inside with an equally delicious French cuisine. Wrong and wrong. So wrong. I walked in and thought I entered a diner. Very low key and casual - that's fine, but misleading based off the adorable exterior and street view. A bit of a wait to get the order in, and an even longer wait for the food. It's one thing when you wait for a meal that's amazing. But this was less than mediocre. I ordered the Frankenstein, per the recommendation of the cashier. It sounded good, but when I bit into it, I needed to double check the menu. All I could taste was chicken and mozzarella. Homemade herb mayo? Again, had to open the thing to see if that was true. The tomato was also MIA taste wise. I saw it, but it was small - so no wonder the taste buds were confused. Not worth $9.25 for a meal I could have crafted to perfection in my own kitchen. Nothing French about this at all. In fact, nothing French about any of the menu options - misleading. So hot in here to top it off. Parking wasn't an issue ; yes I paid $2 to do so but whatever, that's Providence. read more

Rue-Bis - Frankenstein, $9.25. If you're reading this: I don't know you, but you could make a better sandwich. I'm confident in that. - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Yum!!! I took the first two salads and made a hybrid to cater to my allergies and what not. The people who took my take-out order were GREAT and so efficient. It was rather speedy, but not so much that you question the quality of the food. It's a great grab-and-go spot, or a sit-down and stay a while! read more

Delicious chopped salad with mango and cukes. Just what I needed! Really cute small place with great customer service. I'll be back!!

This place is alright if you want a simple sandwich or salad for lunch. Given that there aren't that many places in the immediate area to grab a quick lunch I can see why it is popular, but I would probably frequent Olga's or Bagel Gourmet instead if I worked down there and needed a go-to lunch spot. The food is very simple and I haven't eaten or seen anything there that I didn't feel like I could make at home and maybe even improve upon with a little bit of effort. The inside is in dire need of updates but the service is pleasant and attentive from what I've experienced in my two visits. read more

I'm keeping this short and sweet, just like Rue Bis. Ambience: simple, clean, cozy. No kitsch; no frills. Old-school counter service, high ceilings, semi-open kitchen. It's really cute! Service: very sweet and efficient. I went at an off-hour (1:30; way after the lunch rush) and was served a hot meal in 15 minutes. Food: I had the sweet potato soup and a half chopped salad with chickpeas, feta, mango, and chicken. The soup was too sweet for me (it tasted as if it had a pureed apple base), but the salad and herbed dressing were on point. My companion had a Bacon, Egg, Tomato on a flatop-grilled ciabatta roll. It looked amazing. We both ordered the cucumber salad on the side, which was decent, but not spicy enough for me. All that, copious amounts of coffee, and seriously sweet service, all for $20. The locals in the know flock to Rue Bis, and I may find myself migrating there from time to time, too! read more

Rue-Bis - Sweet potato soup and half-salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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It's very friendly and hearty place to have breakfast and lunch. I went there with my 6 months baby and my hubby. The server was very nice and friendly. Only one thing I wanted to complain was there were son busy so we had to wait to order and check out. read more

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Great service, amazing food, nice staff. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a casual sit-down restaurant.

Great place for food but disappointed over their inconsistency with business hours. This is the second time that I've gone and was greeted with a "closed til _____" sign. . . . *Sign said closed until July 6 so if your planning on going before then, don't* read more

The food here is not bad, but the service could really use some improving. We sat down for 10 minutes and finally got our menus, and then another 15 minutes until we could even get our orders in. It was incredibly frustrating. The sandwiches here are great for lunch - I really enjoy the wild bill (turkey with special mayo, Swiss). Their cucumber salad is fantastic - pickled just the right amount, sliced thinly with a little crunch with the sesame seeds sprinkled on the top. If not for the wait and service, this place would be a solid four stars. read more

I love this place, I wish I still order there as much as I used to...but I guess that's not too good for my wallet. I cannot venture to ordering anything else because my one and only order is always the brown bag lunch-comes with a sandwich, cookie and drink for about $10. The sandwich that I must always order is the BBT, bacon, basil & tomato on honey oat bread. Absolutely fabulous! read more

Rue-Bis - BBT - Sandwiches Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Nice breakfast place. Not really a French menu, more American and Tex-Mex. small but comfortable. Good alternative if in the neighborhood.

Alright, Rue-Bis. I found you and I tried your Rue Wrap. It was supposed to be on a sundried tomato wrap, but I got whole wheat (blech). I couldn't really taste the lemongrass mayo, and the chicken was over-cooked and stringy. The tomato was mealy, and that cucumber salad had seen better days. Maybe it's because I came late in the day, but there was only ONE person working, and I had to wait a good 15 minutes for her to come out of the kitchen to take my order. Then I had to wait 15 more to get my wrap. ANd THEN she didn't charge me correctly. Odd. All in all, truly disappointing which is sad because you're cute, Rue-Bis. From your name to your location to your menu, you're cute. read more

A five minute trot from work, delicious wraps, and a super pleasant staff, well, Rue-Bis has proven to be a pretty great place to get my lunch on. The Chicken Caesar wrap isn't anything out of the ordinary, but it's fresh and crisp, and tastes just the way you'd hope for it to. The Rue Wrap is awesome! Crispy bacon, grilled chicken, fresh lettuce, slices of yummy tomato, and Swiss cheese.It's a killer combination and I'd recommend it to anyone who happens to be feeling a little meaty. Food wise, the only thing I'm not a fan of is the fries. They've always been a little floppy and greasy. I would just grab a bag of chips instead. I don't remember the brand they carry, it may or may not be local, but whatever they are, they're baked and delicious. Again, super, super service. The folks working there are all smiles and understanding. I've never had a bad experience and I have an even harder time imagining it even possible. Great atmosphere! Rue-Bis has made my mouth such a happy place. read more

Peanut butter and cookie dough: two of my favorite ingredients. I'll go to great lengths trying to convince others that they are not only highly nutritious, but also essential for survival. When my stomach rumbles, my thoughts invariably turn to one or both of them. And I'm hard pressed to think of a place that combines them better than Rue Bis, which serves the giant peanut butter cookie of my dreams. Dense, fresh, packed with peanuts and peanut butter chips, and just the right mix of crumbly-yet-moist: this, my friend, is the definitive afternoon snack (my usual peanut butter protein bars are just sad, by comparison). I've been going to Rue Bis since it occupied a charming little hole in the wall in the Jewelry/Knowledge District. They've since expanded to a larger space that is a great place to come in for a cup of coffee, vanilla or spiced chai tea, salad, soup or a sandwich. This is a popular place for takeout and meeting catering, with lots of offices within walking distance (among them: two where I used to work). The food and drinks are pretty standard fare, but offer a nice break from my usual brown bag existence. You'll find a very familial environment here. I've seen at least one of the friendly faces behind the counter for the better part of a decade. Familiarity in a neighborhood eatery like Rue Bis, breeds comfort. So, too, does their legendary shredded cucumber salad; the sweetness and vinegar harmonize well, with flavorful seeds swimming around in the mix. A sandwich order is not complete, without a small side of "cuke salad," served in a tiny paper cup. The different pastries stored behind the glass counter always look appealing, too; but I tend not to mess with success, so I've never strayed from my dear peanut butter cookie. read more

I work in the area and this is my most frequent go-to lunch spot, as it is for most in the office. Service is always friendly and helpful; there's a small staff that's been there since Rue Bis opened so they know what they're doing. Sometimes the wait can be awhile in the lunch rush, so I usually call ahead for takeout. The food is consistently fresh n tasty. I cautiously ordered a cream of mushroom soup last week and - wow - it was earthy and creamy without being heavy. The eggplant sandwich is amazing - what do they do to that eggplant!? Love the salads. I recommend the delicious cuke salad as a side over the soggy oven fries any day. Butter grilled baked goods - mmm... Coffee is so-so. read more

First of all, if there was just a star category for customer service, I'd give them a 6/5. The people who work here are so kind and considerate, and I feel more than welcome every time I stop by. I've never been here specifically for breakfast, but everything on that menu looks and smells delicious. I am a huge fan of their yellow mug deal... Free coffee on Mondays is always a plus. Everything on the lunch menu is extremely reasonably priced, especially given how good the food tastes, and the quantities that you receive. I'm partial to the Frankenstein sandwich, and the Good salad; and lo and behold, if I am unable to decide between the two, the have a half salad/sandwich option. The vanilla chai (iced) is one of the best things I have personally tasted on this planet. So sweet and delicious. Stop by for lunch!! read more

We were in Providence for the children's museum and needed a quick lunch. Rue-bis (pronounced Ruby's), had a good selection of items. My clan had the pancakes and bacon. The bacon was crispy but tender. Definitely not your ordinary bacon. The pancakes were awesome. Somehow they had a slightly crunchy exterior but a super soft middle. Definitely tasted a bit like a biscuit, but sweet like a pancake. I'm a 300lb dude and I couldn't finish my order of 3 pancakes. They were so filling. In short, go to Rue-bis. The prices are great for the food you get (quality and quantity). read more

Delicious sandwiches and a great brown bag lunch special! The half and half lunch special is always a favorite. Great local lunch spot for a great value!! read more

4 stars because they gave me a free cookie and apologized for the 7min wait. Hidden away in the jewelry district, indicative of the area's up and coming vibe. Not really a huge sandwich fan at baseline but their eggplant was scrumptious. Chunks of marinated eggplant, slightly tart pesto, chewy bread. In retrospect I liked it better as leftovers the second day. Let it soak in its own juices. Kudos to sandwich staying power! read more

It's almost embarrassing how many times I've been to Rue Bis since the start of my new job in Providence. Almost embarrassing. When I first started at my new job, a colleague invited me to lunch at Rue Bis to welcome me to the team. She was upfront about this establishment possibly becoming an addiction, and an addiction it did become. For the next week (and I started on a Monday), I ate at the Rue every day. It's fair to say any time I start eating at the Rue on a Monday, I'll be there for the rest of the week. The sandwiches are incredibly fresh, from the soft bread to the meat that just melts in your mouth. Bacon - if added to a sandwich - is cooked perfectly. It's crispy and flavorful, rather than limp and tough. Every time I go to the Rue, I tell myself I'm going to get something on the specials board or try a salad instead, but the sandwiches are just so fresh it's hard to resist. Plus, anything that comes on ciabatta is hard to pass up. The staff also makes this little spot an enjoyable experience. Any of the staff is willing to come up to you while you're eating and strike up a conversation. And they remember you! I can always count on having an iced tea waiting for me by the time I take off my jacket. It's just a really special place. And finally: breakfast all day. 'Nuff said. read more

I love Rue Bis! i don't generally find myself loved to right a review but it occurred to me today how often I actually go there for lunch and it only seemed fair for me to give them a great review considering how many times they have given me great service. I'm a creature of habit, and i don't eat meat, so for me it's the Hummus Wrap with Cucumber salad every time I go, although ocassionally I'll get whatever soup of the day catches my eye--the black bean is fantastic. I love the fact that get either cucumber salad or oven baked fries with your sandwich, the fries are good but the freshness of the salad can't be beat. I only wish there was more of it. the best part, hands down, about Rue-Bis is the service. They are so friendly and always refer to you by name. Everytime I go I seem to get Shannon, and she is fantastic. All and all, it's a great place. read more

Their chocolate peanut butter cookie totalllllly does it for me. It is craving-inducing. For lunch, I usually order the chopped salad - I like exciting salads, and this one is packed with lots of good stuff. I agree with previous reviewers....can be slow at times (hence 4 stars), but always super pleasant!! Also can get a little noisy when packed during lunch. read more