Uncle Mike's Diner a hidden gem tucked along Mineral Spring Ave in North Providence, RI was such a great 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 read more

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Another Saturday morning, another RI Food Fights adventure & this time the road led us straight to Uncle 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 read more

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Just came in for breakfast. It's 9. Place is kinda busy. Very clean atmosphere, love the decor. The food came out fast and fresh. Potato was extra crispy, eggs were scrambled and light. Bacon was thick and crispy. Nice place I'll be back. Portions are large and make sure you come in hungry. Jen you're awesome! read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

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Pleasantly surprised with this place! I wanted fish n chips during lent and saw on yelp that this place was good. We got fish n chips, a bowl of white chowder, and onion rings. I think the bill was like $25 for everything and it was all good too! The service was very quick and all of this was split between 2 people so a very good deal for your money. I would definitely come back! read more

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I have been here a couple of times and it never disappoints. Breakfast - lunch - dinner all day - can it get any better. I love the Uncle Mike's Biscuit and Gravy breakfast. It hits the spot every time. The waitress was by herself and she got a little busy - but she was still very attentive. It does need some music in the background because it gets quiet and you start listening to other people's conversations. I saw the pancakes on the grill and they are huge. So if you like pancakes def try these. The main attraction is the Sausage gray and Biscuits- it is just the right size- flavorful and accompanied by two eggs and homefries. Eggs were perfectly runny and the homfries were seasoned nicely cooked with a crisp. Overall this place continues to be one of my favorites. If you have not tried - what are you waiting for? read more

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I stopped by Uncle Mike's as part of the 2026 RI Food Fights Burger Blowout. I've been here multiple times before as they are a frequent participant in the RI Food Fights contests, and I've had nothing but great experiences. Today was no different. It was easy to find a seat and it was cozy overall. Their offering this year was the French Onion burger. The waitress was very nice and made sure I was happy with my burger. Another great experience at Uncle Mike's and I will definitely be back for more. read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - French Onion Burger - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Went with a coupon for a free hot dog. It was nicely presented. We also got their home made hash ($11 for a lb! Was really good) Eggs over easy, home fries, toast, and a pancake. Everything was cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and attentive. I'm not giving it 5 stars because for a diner, it was a little pricey. A plain burger started at $12. Place was very clean. I would come back. The corned beef hash was probably top 5 in the state! read more

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This is where the locals eat. Random diner search while visiting family in Providence and we lucked into Mike's Diner. It's small and cozy - 7'ish tables and bar seating. The owner and staff greeted most customers by name and knew their drink preferences already. Great first impression. Serving sizes are HUGE. No duds, everything was delicious. The coffee is fresh and spot on. The standout dish was the waffles. They are next level. They had a sweet little crunchy finish. Apparently it's their secret (I'm guessing a little brown sugar)... either way, they were a hit. Will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

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Again, really fantastic experience we got this sandwich passport today. We didn't get here for lunch because it's Sunday and they only have breakfast so we had the sausage egg and cheese sausage Patty is husband's favorite on white toast wasn't bad. I don't eat sausage myself, but he said it was very good. It was cooked well enough for him. We had the flavored coffee of the day was toasted. It was very good full of flavor not bitter, nice and strong the way I like it. He had a regular cup of coffee with milk. The server's name was. Samantha she was very upbeat and bubbly. She wasn't fully experienced with the passport, but she would readily admitted that and she was questionable. She asked questions. She was right on top of the serving came up with our coffee before even got comfortable and then she, I ended up ordering a dish of their homemade rice pudding. It was awesome. Just kinda like homemade rice could've been cooked a little bit more but other than that it was really good and the sandwich was OK. I myself don't normally eat white bread or sausage because it gives me a stomach ache. The husband ate so fast we didn't get a picture unfortunately so that will be for next time although you will use the pictures I think today I did. I did come to their famous french fries but unfortunately theirfryolater was not working so we didn't get any side. as always it's a wonderful experience coming here. It's like a family environment. Everybody is welcome no matter what time you come in and they will see you and serve you and that's amazing. Important. Definitely a hidden experience in a strip mall right across from big north province by Dept on mineral Spring read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - Homemade rice pudding, my favorite - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Food is amazing, service is beyond attentive and warm, ambiance is inviting and casual. Restaurant is clean with attention to detail. Coffee is hot and fresh. They don't let your cup empty. The owner is so sweet and walks around giving all the kids lollipops. The pancakes are huge and so tasty. The breakfast sandwich on a croissant is probably one of the best I've ever had. It's huge! The home fries could be a little crispy. I ordered well done and they were in need of a little more time on the flat top. It was busy, so they probably didn't have enough time to wait for my potatoes to be extra crispy. That's my only complaint! I will come again. read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

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Uncle Mike's diner is one of my favorite diners around. I've never had a bad experience here. The place itself is immaculate. The service is impeccable... Always the same girls working friendly... I have been here many times for both breakfast lunch and dinner and every time I come here, everything is cooked perfectly read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - BLT - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

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I'm so excited this place was so packed! Late to the party I guess. I loved the last business in there and was sad to see it go, and I'm thrilled there's Uncle Mikes there now. There was a short line when we arrived, but they pack the place in and the staff is hustling, Quick service, on top of coffee refills, and great food. I loved my Irish Benedict - a nice mellow hollandaise. And I enjoyed my fruit cup - nice variety, Will go again. I doooo wish they had half order omelettes - 4 egg omelette Is a lot. read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - Irish Benedict - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Uncle Mike's Diner in North Providence was our next stop on our tour for the Rhode Island Food Fights Sandwich Showdown, and it delivered exactly what you want in a neighborhood Greek diner - unpretentious, packed with locals, and serving up seriously good comfort food. Walking in, you're hit with that classic diner atmosphere - bright red tables, checkered paper liners, and the buzz of conversation. The "UNCLE MIKE'S DINER" sign proudly displayed on the wall sets the tone immediately. This isn't trying to be fancy - it's trying to be tasty and satisfy your hunger, and it succeeds. The counter area is where the action happens, with staff hustling behind it while regulars perch on stools, chatting away. There's even a TV showing sports in the background - because what's a diner without a game on? Unlike the old SNL "Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger" skit, they DO have Coke here, not Pepsi, which will provide bonus points in many people's books. Now for the main event - the food. We tried several options for the sandwich competition. First up, I paid for a meatball sub served on a torpedo roll with melted cheese and perfectly cooked steak fries on the side. The meatballs were a genuine highlight - great texture, well-seasoned, and clearly homemade. Nothing frozen or shortcuts here. The Reuben and burger were solid diner fare - exactly what you'd expect from a classic joint like this. They won't blow your mind, but they'll definitely satisfy that comfort food craving. The Reuben had a decent stack of corned beef with the usual suspects, while the burger came with melted cheese and grilled onions on a traditional soft bun. These are the reliable standbys that keep regulars coming back. Where Uncle Mike's really shines is with the sides. The onion rings were exceptional - crispy, not greasy, served in those classic red and white checkered paper liners. The fries, too, hit that perfect balance of crisp exterior and fluffy interior. These aren't afterthoughts; they're worthy companions to the main attractions. Uncle Mike's represents what's getting harder to find these days - an authentic diner that hasn't changed its formula because it doesn't need to. The place was packed with locals, always a good sign. It's the kind of spot where you could become a regular after just a couple visits, with the staff remembering your order. If you're in North Providence and want to enjoy a tried and true diner with lots of friendly people, Uncle Mike's delivers the goods. I'd come back just for those onion rings and the cozy, welcoming vibe. read more

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This is a really great family business that takes a lot of pride in their diner. It has classic diner charm and is accented in red and white. They have been in business since 1972, are open 365 days a year, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, have daily specials and homemade soups. The namesake, Uncle Mike, just turned 80 and he is still in the shop daily! How adorable! Be sure to check out Uncle Mike's Diner! You'll be glad you did. read more

We love uncle mikes! Service is fast. There's so many options on the menu. The food is delicious. And you get giant portions for the price! The place was very busy when we went (on a Thursday). They have nightly specials and lots of seating. Most recently tried the tuna melt, mozzarella sticks and steak sandwich. The mozzarella sticks were HEAVENLY. My dining buddy didn't love the steak sandwich and also recognized it was a personal preference (she likes thinner slices vs one ribeye). Mikes still gave us a compliment dessert for the trouble! I personally loved the tuna melt. read more

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Great breakfast this morning and even met Uncle Mike who went to every table, welcoming them, passed out some lollipops and then gifted us each a big portion of his home made rice pudding, which was amazing! it was so friendly and just the whole experience was great! amazing. The portions were huge and they were the best home fries I've ever had! This is our new favorite spot thank you!!! read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - breakfast with some of my peeps before christmas - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

My favorite go-to for a great breakfast with more than generous portions, so many menu choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a diner, they have more menu choices than some restaurants! The food is fresh, hot, presented well, and the seating spacious for a diner. Staff are very friendly, decor is bright and cheerful, hours are great, and you can get breakfast all day. Easy for take- out, they are next to laundromat next to NP High School. Stop in for breakfast or lunch, you will feel well- fed for not alot of money! read more

First stop while in town. Small space, great selection of food on menu. Ordered breakfast sandwiches, ham and sausage on croissant, shared home fries and cinnamon apples. Everything was great. Loved it read more

Cute place that we heard about through the RI Food Fight's Best Sandwich competition. While they do offer breakfast all day, we came for the sandwiches and decided on the French Onion Burger and the Reuben with onion rings. Both sandwiches were excellent. The corned beef was tender, the burger juicy with an abundance of melted cheese and sautéed onions. Looking forward to coming back for breakfast sometime soon. read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - Reuben (sauerkraut on the side), French onion burger, and onion rings - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

My husband loves breakfast food so we're always looking for new places to try. Todays adventure brought us to Uncle Mike's Diner where they serve breakfast all day. Today we ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, a ham, egg, and cheese on a crossant, the Irish Benedict, and a grilled cheese and fries. The food was good classic diner style plates and the service was friendly. My husband raved about his ham, egg, and cheese croissant and rated it 10/10 and the kids cleaned their plates. Uncle Mike's for the win! read more

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Uncle Mike's Diner in North Providence is a vibe and a half! It's got that classic red and white diner palette, and the staff is super friendly. I tried their home fries, and they were a pleasant surprise. They're not the crispy kind, but they're fluffy and filling. The chocolate chip pancake was huge, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate chips. Definitely a good choice if you're really hungry. Their grilled cheese is *chef's kiss*! The prices are quite reasonable as well. read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - Chocolate chip pancake - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Visited here with #rifoodfights #bestbreakfastsandwich and was NOT disappointed. Staff was great, it really felt like an endless cup of coffee, and asks of you want one to go when you are leaving. Nice little diner ambiance inside. Oh yeah, the food. I had a western sandwich on a bagel, and a side of their corn beef hash. Sandwich was great, and what can i say about the hash!!!!!! Asked if I wanted it well done, like there is any other way? The cook knew what that meant and it had that layer of crunch that is expected. I will make sure that i go back here, and not just for breakfast. read more

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. We were the only ones in the place. Waitress said Saturday nights were always slow. But they are very busy in the mornings for breakfast, which, by the way, is served all day. Sunday is the only day they only serve breakfast. The place is really cute, painted in a bright red and is just cherry. They have specials everyday. Tonight, I had a chicken salad club. It came with steak fries and a pickle. So good, no onions!! My husband had meatloaf with mash potatoes and carrots. The potatoes were ok; he ate my fries!, and the carrots were not mushy, and a nice bright fresh looking orange. He liked the meatloaf, 2 small pieces covered in gravy. There may be should have been another small piece to make it worthwhile, along with a bit more gravy. Parking might be tough in the lot with two other businesses, but N Providence High School parking lot is just in the next lot. We'll be back next time we're looking for dinner comfort food! read more

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The amount of food was great and excellent taste, staff was great, and uncle Mike meet us, we went again

Anytime any day you can't beat Uncle Mike's. We've been for breakfast and dinner and everything is down home cooking. I don't feel like I'm cheating on a diet when I go into Mike's. They're specials are wonderful I especially like the Tuesday night American chop suey. It's got to be the best in the country in my opinion! read more

Me and my brother went here September 1st for breakfast. We've never been there and frankly I've never even heard of it until the day before when my brother suggested it. I give the credit to my brother for finding this place. He did an incredible job. Uncle Mike's diner is not a stand alone diner, so it doesn't have the exterior appearance of a traditional diner. But on the inside, it's fun, lively and retro with a little bit of a modern twist to it. That's just my opinion on interpreting the atmosphere. So again, we went on a Thursday, we got there around 9:30 and it was just me and my brother; so two of us. We did have to wait like 15 mins which was surprising honestly... given the day and time. But hey, whatever, not a big deal. But to clarify, that was for a table. We could've sat at a booth instantly, but we preferred a table. So it was our choice to wait at the end of the day. Once we sat down, the service was quick quick quick!! The waitress we had, I don't know her name unfortunately, but she was incredibly friendly, came right over and asked if we wanted anything to drink. So I had a hot coffee and my brother had an iced coffee. The breakfast side of the menu isn't too big so that's always a plus. And honestly the prices are incredibly cheap! Relatively speaking comparing to other places along with the food quality too! It was top tier amazing! When me and my brother go out to a sit down restaurant, we like to get a variety of things. What did I get? Well, I got a 4 egg bacon and cheese omelet with home fries and an English muffin. The omelet was FILLED with bacon! Like it literally caught me off guard when I cut it open the first time. Also, I've never been asked before, but the waitress asked me if I wanted my home fries "well done". Which means extra crispy and blackened a little bit. Honestly, I don't think I'll go back from that! They were incredible!! The enough muffin too was grilled. Then again, delish! Then my brother got Uncle Mike's Biscuits and Gravy with scrambled eggs and home fries. I tried his, and again, it was so soooo good! Then to share we got one Pumpkin pancake, which was a healthy size pancake, which again was INCREDIBLE! It came with homemade cinnamon utter on top! And overall the pancake was so fluffy. We then got a bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, which yeah, you could say it is just oatmeal, but it really was delicious oatmeal. Something I must note is that the waitress actually asked me and my brother if we wanted coffees to go after she already wrote up the check! My brother didn't get a coffee, but I got a large coffee to go free of charge! It was a nice surprise that I've never been offered at a breakfast restaurant. For all of that food, it was a total of $48ish dollars without tip. So really cheap! All in all, I highly highly recommend you check out Uncle Mike's Diner. It is the type of a place that you would just drive by because of where it is, but next time you go by it, I recommend you stop by and give it a try! It won't disappoint! read more

Prices are reasonable, Food portion is great, food is great! Great service. Friendly Employees and Owner.

Service, food is amazing!!! The fish and chips are out of this world. I highly recommend coming here...oh and its very clean which is so important to me!!! read more

Great spot! Went in for my "Food Fights" burger - it was very good! The waitress was friendly, on top of things, the owner greeted me warmly for a little chat. Saw some tasty looking fish and chips getting delivered to another table. So glad to have discovered Uncle Mike's! I'll be back for sure. read more

I've been stalking......errrr......following Mike whenever he opens a new restaurant because his food is delicious, the portions are HUGE, the prices are reasonable and the service is great! He's got a very large menu with lots of specials and I love how clean he and his amazing staff keep the entire restaurant. Can I also confess that I've got a secret crush on my favorite waitress, Kelsey? It's probably not a secret anymore....lol! If you want a delicious meal, you can't do any better than Uncle Mike's Diner for sure. I'll be there in the morning for breakfast. You should be too! read more

Uncle Mike’s Diner - 2 scrambled eggs, homemade corned beef hash, homefries, white toast and orange juice. - Diners Near Me - North Providence, Rhode Island

Stopped in for the food fights sandwiches. My husband and I both got Reuben's and let me tell you they were phenomenal. The service was great as well. Will definitely be going back, can't wait to try their breakfast! read more

Worst breakfast ever, bacon was very salty cheapest quality and rubbery,some of my eggs were overcooked and undercooked. Homefries were greasy, mushy and tasteless. Unsatisfied and disappointed read more

Portions are great value for the price. I will return for sure. I expect higher prices when you get a greater value.

Nice , clean place , in and out just the way it should be , No waiting around here , you sit , you order , you eat , done with time to spare, all at good price . Don't have lot time ? want good food fast ! this is the place , Don't forget tip waitress. read more

Fantastic little place. We have been there 3 times for breakfast/lunch in last few weeks. The waitresses are all very friendly and pleasant. Food is EXCELLENT and comes out very quickly. Portions are very big, actually too big. Prices are very reasonable, hopefully they have a lot of success and stick around a long time. Definitely best breakfast place in NP read more

We had 3 people in our party the day we went for lunch. Closest thing to a NY style diner here. It's not a very big place but they have utilized the space well. My daughter got the burger which came out great. I got a burger with onion rings. My friend got house salad and one of the melt sandwiches. The staff was very friendly and the food came out hot. You can actually see into kitchen area while they are cooking. They had desserts but we were so full we didn't get to try anything. It seems to be a family tan business. Go check it out if you like NY diner food. read more

The food here is amazing!!! Portion sizes are incredible, the service is prompt and the owner is the sweetest!!

Faux News on the TV is a deal breaker for me. I see that network as destroying America. The food is OK. The prices what you'd expect. I try to do all my eating out now on locally owned restaurants so we'll probably give them another chance. read more

The waitress was horrible. She brought the food and never checked back to see if everything was ok food is ok nothing special read more

ordered eggplant parmesan sandwich. they didnt have it. so chicken Parmesan sandwich it was. the chicken was mostly breaded - unseasoned - without any red sauce- over cooked and dry - bread was dry. Disgusting. Fries looked ok but also unseasoned and just dry - hard to swallow. 38$ for 2 meals. it was awful. we will never go back. read more