I went to Frank & Laurie's for breakfast on my birthday and had the most amazing time! Our server,…read moreCaro, was so lovely and gave us such a great experience! I was torn between the pancakes and the biscuit with strawberry jam, but Caro suggested that I get the pancakes WITH the strawberry jam - this was a game changer! I love that they have a coffee corner, where you can order coffee and bring it back to your table. My fig leaf nitro latte was amazing! To make the experience extra special, Caro brought out a brownie with a birthday candle in it for me! It was such a sweet touch (and a delicious brownie)! Next time I'm in Providence, I'll be sure to pay Frank and Laurie's another visit!

food here was good, but also quite expensive. we got the lamb sausage, hashbrowns, deviled eggs,…read moreand biscuit. the lamb sausage was fantastic, the fennel mint and onions paired super nicely with the juicy and fatty sausage. it was a well balanced and unique dish that was totally worth it. hashbrowns were also fantastic, i've never quite had a hash brown with that texture, super crispy but not too oily while maintaining a good salty potato flavor. the deviled eggs were nothing to write home about and the biscuit was solid, i wished there was more jam though. my main complaint here was the service. it took an hour to be seated which we expected, but the tables around us were getting free desserts because of the wait time, yet we weren't offered one. we all arrived at the same time and waited the same time, which rubbed us the wrong way, but didn't mind too much. the main thing that off put me was the 20% service charge at the end, we were not told by the front desk person or our waiter til the very end when we got the check about this. it was also not stated on the menu. for a party of two i was shocked that we were forced into that amount without anyone informing us about it. this should 100% be put on the menu or just told to customers. i don't mind tipping this much but i truly do believe the patron should tip based off of the quality of food and service, rather than being forced into a certain amount without prior knowledge. it's not a deal breaker whatsoever, but id like to be told up front about it this sort of stuff. overall i would totally come back and try some more of their food options, i also now know what to expect price wise. i was a little disappointed on service but the food is worth it.

Cafe Ava in Providence (with an additional location in Cranston) offers an inviting, warm…read moreatmosphere paired with exceptionally friendly and attentive staff. The aesthetic is wonderfully serene and modern--making it a fantastic space to catch up with friends, chat, or settle in with a laptop. One of the standout highlights was trying their tres leches, which was phenomenal. I appreciated that I could ask them to make it less sweet, and they executed it to absolute perfection. A quick tip for future visitors: get there early! Popular items like their fresh banana bread tend to sell out fast. Though I didn't get to try everything this time around, the arepas are already calling my name for my next visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy, welcoming cafe experience in the city!

I've tried Cafe Ava several times, and unfortunately, today's experience made me realize it's…read moreprobably just not the place for me. I joined a run club this morning, and over 100 women ended the run at Cafe Ava. I completely understand that a crowd that size will overwhelm a kitchen, and I expected a long wait. What I didn't expect was the lack of consistency, communication, and customer service. I placed my order at 11:54 AM and received my coffee within about 10 minutes, great . I ordered a salami, egg and cheese sandwich on Guatemalan bread with mayo-ketchup sauce. My friend, who ordered immediately after me, ordered a birria arepa. About 35 minutes later, I still hadn't received my food. I politely asked an employee if she could check on my order. She was wonderful, asked for my name, checked, and told me it would be about another 10 minutes. I understood and continued waiting. While I was waiting, I also noticed something that honestly bothered me. I watched an employee approach a man and women who were already somewhere in the middle of the line, with several people ahead of them and many people behind them, and take their order using a portable payment machine. I watched from the time they placed their order until they received their coffee, and they were out the door in roughly 20 minutes. Maybe there was a reason for it, and I'm not going to pretend to know the circumstances. As a customer who had been standing there waiting, watching people who were behind others in line get their orders taken and leave before people who had been waiting much longer, it was frustrating to see. I understand knowing people. I understand wanting to take care of regulars or give someone great service, but if that's happening while other customers are waiting, the expectation should still be that everyone receives the same level of attention and service. Then, after I had been waiting another 20 minutes, the owner came out with my friend's food before mine. I politely tried to ask about my order and before I could even finish my sentence, she immediately responded, "I'm running all the food out now. Our kitchen is super busy. Did you order before or after her?" This is where the experience really went downhill for me. As a human please let me finish speaking; that would've been nice; I had a reason to ask why my food was still not here. I understand a busy kitchen. I've worked in the restaurant industry myself. I know what it's like to be overwhelmed, forget tickets, fall behind, and have things go wrong. Mistakes happen. What matters is how you handle them. I've been in the owners shoes and taking accountability is the only thing you can do when the kitchen is taking a long time. I wasn't being rude or demanding. I simply wanted to ask someone to check on my order. I couldn't even finish explaining before an assumption was made about what I was going to say. I told her I had ordered before my friend. She said she would check and never came back. About 10 minutes later, someone finally called my name and handed me an everything bagel salami, egg and cheese--which was not my order. At that point, after waiting approximately 45 minutes for food I had ordered at 11:54 AM, I no longer wanted the food and asked for a refund. The employee who handled my refund was extremely kind, showed me the refunded ticket, and was very helpful. I genuinely appreciate how she handled that part but no apology. My issue was never that the restaurant was busy. My issue was the lack of ownership when it came to my order. You're busy Im well aware but watching ppl get their order before others was just crazy. Not once did anyone apologize or acknowledge that my order had been forgotten or misplaced. Even a simple, "I'm so sorry, we missed your ticket. Let me fix that for you," would have made a huge difference. I really hope the takeaway from this is to treat every customer with the same level of care, whether they are a regular, a friend, or someone walking through the door for the first time. Everyone deserves good service. And most importantly, please let customers finish speaking before assuming what they're going to say. I wasn't asking for special treatment. I just wanted someone to check on an order I had been waiting almost an hour for. Unfortunately, after several attempts, Cafe Ava just isn't for me.

Great selection, loved the Poke bowl! I built it myself and loved every bit of it. Lasted…read morewonderfully in the fridge too. Ambience is cool but I couldn't figure out how to get in the front door... Sand on the windowsill (yes on purpose) got in my bag on the floor, I suppose I should've been more careful but why do they have a bunch of sand on the windowsill. Also, tell me why they have smoked bacon in the pear salad under the "veggie" menu?? Very disappointing. Service is nice but not very attentive.

Brunch spot with plenty of gluten free options and absolutely delicious calamari and fish & chips!…read moreThey offer most of their menu to be made gluten free except some of their maki/sushi. They have a pretty decent sized dining room and a few outdoor seating options. They're located on a busy street with lots of traffic but plenty of parking. The servers were super friendly but a bit slow and forgetful. Overall we had a great experience and would give it another try!

The friendliest staff EVER! So many options for breakfast and lunch. The menu changes daily with…read moresome consistent items like the chicken salad, meatballs and different sweets Plenty of seating room for colleagues to enjoy hot food and cold beverages. The decor and lighting set the right "take a break"mood.

This is a really cute cafe in The Foundry. Great and convenient place to pick up breakfast or lunch…read moreif you live nearby or work in the building. There are plenty of tables, so don't hesitate to sit down and have your meal. I had the Italian Fig Panini-Prosciutto, homemade fig jam, goat cheese and my husband had the Nero's Classic Panini-Turkey,bacon, avocado with cheese of your choice, and ranch dressing. The panini was yummy and really well put together. The ingredients were very fresh. Anna and Kevin were very pleasant to talk with and order from. Kevin made our paninis and they were delicious. We also got a slice of the pumpkin swirl and it tasted like fall in my mouth. It is a little more on the pricier side compared to a regular cafe, but the flavors and service are so great.

Gluten free alert! I…read moreread a Yelp review from someone specifically recommending the gluten-free tuna melt, & I decided I needed to try exactly that. I wouldn't normally order a tuna melt. It's probably not even one of my top 5 sandwiches. But when inspiration strikes, you can't ignore it! It's easy to order online, easy to make changes to your sandy, & easy to add on drinks and chips and extras. The gents at the counter were very friendly & my sandwich was ready right on time. SO TASTY! I added apples to my tuna melt (don't you dare judge) & it really tied it all together. The gluten-free bread was bearable, not taking away from the experience at all. Which is basically the ultimate goal for gluten-free bread. 5/5 sandy - can't wait to order it again. Maybe today!

Yes, yes, yes and yes. Ocean State Sandwich ticked all the boxes…read more Friendly, fast service? Yes! Delicious food? Yes! Gluten free options available? Yes! (Wrap or bread) Indoor and outdoor seating? Yes! Accessible? Yes! Would absolutely go back!

My all time favorite breakfast sandwich place!! Even though I no longer live in Providence, I will…read moreALWAYS make it a point to stop here when I have the chance!! Their iced chai is incredible and the Vermonster (sausage/egg/cheese/hashbrown/maple aioli in a wrap) is what breakfast sandwich dreams are made of. I love going there with a book and sitting in the cozy corner - just make sure you get there early because it is always packed!!

Ordered: Sunday Sandwich (~$10) + Extra Egg ($1.25): over…read moremedium egg, American cheese, hashbrown, guac, spicy aioli, tomato, greens, on a bolo (no bacon) Chive On (~$8): two eggs scrambled, chives, hashbrown, cream cheese, sriracha honey, on a bolo Aya's take: I love a breakfast sandwich and Amy's Place is doing it right! There was a bit of a wait around 9:30am on a Sunday but I can appreciate that the sandwiches are made fresh. I got the Sunday Sandwich and wanted to swap the bacon for an extra egg; however, I later saw the worker charged me for an extra egg instead. I wish they allowed the substitution especially when the cost is comparable. The Sunday Sandwich was delicious and well balanced with fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked over medium eggs, super crispy hashbrowns, and the thin bolo bread which I was a big fan of. Chive On was a good try as it combined the savory eggs with the sweet honey and a little spice from the sriracha along with the creaminess from the cream cheese. If you're a texture person, you would love this one! From a price and fullness perspective, the Sunday Sandwich was the winner but both really great tries!

Decent selection for lunch. It gets busy quickly at noon and only 6 small tables, although most got…read moretheir orders to go. I spotted The Beast roast beef panini and I hadn't had one in a while so ordered that, not really paying attention to what was on it. I was surprised to when I discovered bacon on it, different but delicious. It was good but I probably wouldn't order it again. Jazz background music was nice ‐ not too loud.

The service was not good at all. The Food was ok definitely not worth the price. The coffee was…read moregross tasted like water & coffee beans. I'm sorry this was not the place. I threw my entire coffee away & ate the everything bagel w/ bacon & cream cheese. My teenager daughter had the smoothie & Cubano it was ok thats pretty much it. I won't be going back there again. Hard to park and it took long to be serviced.

We came for an early dinner and tea experience and we had the best time. The food from apps to…read moredinner to dessert and also tea to cocktails were all amazing. The presentation of everything was next level and truly perfect. The details on the dishes and cups and also the way the items were plated were the prettiest I have ever seen at any place. The attention to detail is very easy to see. The staff here goes above and beyond to make the experience of each customer super special. It was truly magical. We were in awe of everything that came out--- the teapot, the baskets, the little touches on plates and drinks. It was all super unique and just special. You can tell every member of the Tong D staff has pride in Thai restaurant. I have not been here before, but I will certainly be back. I loved the food, the drink, the ambiance, the people---everything! I cannot suggest this spot enough.

Afternoon tea experience was one of the best things I've done in a long time. Everything was so…read moredelicious. Service was so kind and informative. The space is literally gorgeous. Perfect place for a special event. The apps, desserts, sautéed udon, duck noodle soup... so good. The choices of tea are plentiful! We tried cherry blossom, brown rice tea, and an iced peach tea. All so so good! My favorite dessert was sticky rice with a sweet sauce (coconut cream?) and chopped mango. I can't wait to come back!