Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
Coffee and tea place that's great for studying, and serves the best Moroccan mint tea.
16 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Tea in Sahara
69 Governor StCoffee and tea place that's great for studying, and serves the best Moroccan mint tea.
A cute coffee, tea, and cupcake joint. It also serves as a bar and restaurant.
27 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Duck and Bunny
1005 Main StA cute coffee, tea, and cupcake joint. It also serves as a bar and restaurant.
L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery
9 Wayland AveA good neighborhood coffee shop.
Sun & Moon Korean Restaurant
95 Warren AveBest Korean restaurant near Providence.
A very good Thai and Japanese restaurant. I would definitely recommend the Thai food first; their curries come with an option for coconut rice. Yum.
13 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Lim's Restaurant
18 South Angell StreetA very good Thai and Japanese restaurant. I would definitely recommend the Thai food first; their curries come with an option for coconut rice. Yum.
A good Korean restaurant with a great coffee and tea bar selection.
13 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Mokban Korean Bistro
217 Westminster StA good Korean restaurant with a great coffee and tea bar selection.
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StBest place for takeout in Providence.
Delicious vegetarian restaurant, with vegan options (if I remember correctly).
60 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Garden Grille
727 East AveDelicious vegetarian restaurant, with vegan options (if I remember correctly).
Wildflour
727 East AveThe only vegan bakery in Providence.
Ellie's
225 Weybosset StGreat coffee and bread. Try the honey-glazed beer bread.
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayBest brunch in Providence.
My favorite place for breakfast or brunch when I don't need a drink to go with it. They have daily muffin specials which are amazing, as is their bacon.
94 Carpenter St
94 Carpenter StreetMy favorite place for breakfast or brunch when I don't need a drink to go with it. They have daily muffin specials which are amazing, as is their bacon.
Part of the Brown University experience is undoubtedly the overlarge cookies at this cafe.
8 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Meeting Street Cafe
220 Meeting StPart of the Brown University experience is undoubtedly the overlarge cookies at this cafe.
One of my favorite restaurants in Providence, for special occasions.
25 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Chez Pascal & The Wurst Kitchen
960 Hope StOne of my favorite restaurants in Providence, for special occasions.
Gracie's
194 Washington StAn amazing restaurant.
Delicious tapas. They're in the process of moving to a nearby location, so call first to confirm that they're open.
Flan y Ajo
225A Westminster StDelicious tapas. They're in the process of moving to a nearby location, so call first to confirm that they're open.
Great food. Also has happy hour for drinks and seafood appetizers (clams, oysters, shrimp cocktails).
18 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Mills Tavern
101 N Main StGreat food. Also has happy hour for drinks and seafood appetizers (clams, oysters, shrimp cocktails).
Only the best fruit tart you've ever tasted. You must go here.
63 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce StOnly the best fruit tart you've ever tasted. You must go here.
My go-to bakery. Their durum, olive, and sourdough loaves are so, so good.
170 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayMy go-to bakery. Their durum, olive, and sourdough loaves are so, so good.
Shopping
Clover
233 Westminster StreetExpensive trendy clothing. I usually peruse the 50% off rack.
Butterfield
187 Wayland AveBeautiful furniture and home decor store with a great aesthetic.
Our independent neighborhood bookstore! Holds frequent author events.
17 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Books On The Square
471 Angell StOur independent neighborhood bookstore! Holds frequent author events.
Rhode Island-related arts and crafts; most items are by local artists. A bit pricy; you can usually find their wares online at a cheaper price.
18 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Craftland
212 Westminster StRhode Island-related arts and crafts; most items are by local artists. A bit pricy; you can usually find their wares online at a cheaper price.
Brown Bookstore
244 Thayer StPick up some Brown gear. It's worth it.
CVS
481 Angell StFor all your usual needs, this CVS is a 5-min walk away.
Studio Hop
810 Hope StSells jewelry, arts, and other crafts by local artists.
A cute craft shop with sewn goods. Also offers sewing classes for all ages and levels. This is where I get my furniture reupholstered.
Kreatelier
804 Hope StA cute craft shop with sewn goods. Also offers sewing classes for all ages and levels. This is where I get my furniture reupholstered.
Another cute shop that sells trinkets of all sorts, as well as shirts and other designed-in-Rhode Island items.
36 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope StAnother cute shop that sells trinkets of all sorts, as well as shirts and other designed-in-Rhode Island items.
A decent-sized mall with your usual shops and restaurants: Nordstrom, Macy's, Banana Republic, Gap, Cheesecake Factory, and so on. Also has a movie theatre and Imax, with the latest offerings.
183 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceA decent-sized mall with your usual shops and restaurants: Nordstrom, Macy's, Banana Republic, Gap, Cheesecake Factory, and so on. Also has a movie theatre and Imax, with the latest offerings.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dorrance
60 Dorrance StVery cool Art Deco bar in downtown Providence.
One of my favorite bars in Providence! Beautiful wood-paneled walls and delicious drinks.
72 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Avery
18 Luongo SquareOne of my favorite bars in Providence! Beautiful wood-paneled walls and delicious drinks.
3 Luongo Square
3 Luongo SquareA great bar and food joint just across the street from The Avery.
Delicious margaritas and guacamole make for a wonderful afternoon in the sun. They have a Taco Tuesday special (50% off all tacos)!
Lola's Cantina
25 Bridge StreetDelicious margaritas and guacamole make for a wonderful afternoon in the sun. They have a Taco Tuesday special (50% off all tacos)!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StClosest supermarket.
Larger supermarket, but prices are close to those at Whole Foods.
46 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Eastside Marketplace
165 Pitman StLarger supermarket, but prices are close to those at Whole Foods.
Sightseeing
The third-oldest private library in America is in our very own Providence. This is also where Edgar Allan Poe courted Sarah Helen Whitman. It did not end well.
58 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StThe third-oldest private library in America is in our very own Providence. This is also where Edgar Allan Poe courted Sarah Helen Whitman. It did not end well.
One of the most beautiful university campuses you will ever see (in my unbiased opinion).
100 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Brown University
One of the most beautiful university campuses you will ever see (in my unbiased opinion).
One of the oldest indoor malls in America; it was recently renovated and now houses various stores and a good coffee shop.
17 người dân địa phương đề xuất
The Arcade
65 Weybosset StOne of the oldest indoor malls in America; it was recently renovated and now houses various stores and a good coffee shop.
My favorite park in Providence, it offers a great vantage point from which you can view downtown, and watch the sunset. The entrance is on Congdon Street.
76 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StMy favorite park in Providence, it offers a great vantage point from which you can view downtown, and watch the sunset. The entrance is on Congdon Street.
Everything Else
The all-important train station. From here, there are Amtrak trains as well as the commuter rail to both Boston and the Providence TF Green Airport.
43 người dân địa phương đề xuất
Providence Train Station
100 Gaspee StThe all-important train station. From here, there are Amtrak trains as well as the commuter rail to both Boston and the Providence TF Green Airport.