Amanda's Kitchen

First Modern Diner breakfast under the new owners. The same…read moregreat service, the same great food. A fantastic omlette, great hash browns and a perfect cup of coffee.

Three things on my list: dine at authentic old-fashioned New England diner, eat a stick to your…read moreribs chorizo breakfast, listen to some patrons with thick RI accents. 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Although I hear it has recently changed ownership, the Modern, retains the vibe of days gone by. In fact, it was chosen to be the first diner in the nation to be accepted on the National Register for Historic Places. It practically oozes nostalgia. I sat at the counter and ordered a chorizo special. The menu description is "Portuguese muffin layered with chourico, 2 eggs any style, onions, peppers, and melted cheese. Served with home fries." Chorizo/chourico is a staple in RI, thanks to Portuguese immigrants. It seems a little hard to find in upstate NY, where I currently live. Having lived in RI for over 20 years, it was satisfying both as current sustenance as well as a taste memory. It was also a very generous serving. I took the rest of it in a to-go container because I'm frugal/cheap like that. The atmosphere in the place is great. It wasn't a very busy Monday morning but the patrons ranged from elderly couples, to young families, to regular working Joes, to a hipster looking fella. Something for everybody. New owners, old vibe. There's magic in this place.

Chourico Special

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Love the vibe!

Miss Lorraine Diner

3.8(94 reviews)

0.9 mi

We come here all the time! They know us by name, always treat us like like VIP customers, and…read moreprovide fast and friendly service. The food, service, and vibe is excellent. If you're looking for an authentic diner experience with modern menu choices, you can't beat this place.

I can add Lorraine Diner to my list of consistently good breakfast spots. I met a friend here this…read morepast weekend for brunch. Although the parking lot was busy, there were still plenty of tables available inside. There is a larger dining area in the back, but we stayed in one of the booths in the area where you first walk in. It gives old school diner vibes with the red stools, yellow/tan booths, aluminum accents, and small tile floor. The menu is comprehensive as it offers breakfast and lunch, and both sweet and savory options. My friend and I both ordered the steak and eggs ($16.99 each) but I ordered my steak medium (anticipating for it to be cooked a little heavier than medium), with scrambled eggs and cheese on top, with a grilled English muffin. The food came out after about 10-15 minutes. They did have about 4 options of hot sauces we could choose from including Frank's, Tabasco, Cholula, and Sriracha - but the only right answer is Sriracha followed by Cholula. The steak was tasty and cooked exactly how I wanted it to, with a gentle sear. The home fries were delicious as they were soft, but also had bits of fried onions to enhance the flavor. The English muffin was golden, crispy, and slightly buttery. The eggs were very fluffy and the white cheese was completely melted into them which was great. The service was good, where we got everything in a timely manner, but we didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed with questions regarding our experience.

In the Back room....

Avocado toast with a side of home fries

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Inside holds many of the original components

The Rhody Hen Cafe

4.7(530 reviews)

2.0 mi

Breakfast was amazing. Server was great and attentive. Cold brew was good. Special iced tea was…read moregreat too. Food was really good. The place is small but they do well with turnover and there are a lot of servers. AC was great on a summer morning.

Super cute restaurant on the inside with friendly staff, very popular location! The food…read more(especially the home fries) were very flavorful. They have an unlimited refill iced coffee deal which was definitely worth it & I recommend! Definitely would come back here.

Cute sign

Bacon!!

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Cider Mimosa

Right Spot

3.8(38 reviews)

2.2 mi

Right Spot is a 1930's "lunch car" diner located in Pawtucket. They offer a no frills breakfast and…read moreclassic lunch menu items at a fair price. Stepping inside is taking a step back into history where vinyl seating, checkerboard floor, and chrome accents offer a cozy and welcoming vibe. This restaurant is very well cared for and I hope they are able to continue serving the area for many years to come.

Service here is phenomenal. Noreen is fabulous and anticipates exactly what you need. Very…read moreattentive. Food is very good. Fluffy eggs, served perfect temp. Home fries were perfect! Love their spices. Bacon was served exactly how I love it, crispy but not burnt. The omelet: spinach, tomatoes, cheddar was good but I wasn't a fan of the cheese slices on top-rather have it inside the omelet, personally preference. The coffee was excellent too. My only recommendation would be for them to have a nondairy creamer or lactaid for those of us who are lactose intolerant. This is an adorable diner that serves great food at decent prices. We will absolutely come here again.

Adorable diner (it was packed when I first got in!)

Scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries

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Shannon's Place

4.2(65 reviews)

3.0 mi

Shannon's place has the BEST home fries! They are well seasoned and are very generous with the…read moreportions. The service is a little on the slower side but when you have great food and great staff the wait is all worth it. Inside sitting is very "cozy" but as soon you come in you smell the coffee brewing, and the staff always makes sure you're coffee is always full which I loved! Overall really good place to get breakfast.

Street parking only and cash only…read more Touch parking on a Sunday morning around 9am. But we were persistent. Super simple inside. Really brings me back to my childhood and going to Pawtucket breakfast spots with my Dad on weekends. Immediately I thought yes- reasonable breakfast prices! 2 eggs, toast and home fries $5. The equivalent to the $1.99 breakfast that was forever a Pawtucket staple. I would consider this the new bar. I did add bacon which came out super crispy- love it! I did ask for half an order of home fries which was perfect for me. I did love all the little crunchies in there. I like their home fry game here. My son had a banana pancake. A small she stated- It was as big as the plate and cost $2! I can share the waitress was very nice and I paid attention to her interactions with other patrons. They have a sign that referred to entering as a stranger but leaving as a friend. I can share they seam like they mean it here. It was a comfortable, inviting type of place and its not because of the decor but the staff.

Home fries, over easy eggs, ham, and toast

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Street parking only.

Francesca's On Pawtucket

4.5(209 reviews)

0.7 mi

Authentic Mexican-American breakfast right here in Pawtucket…read more I finally tried Francesca's and here's my honest review Fresh ingredients Authentic flavors Generous portions Cozy local spot The fresh house made watermelon juice was the star of the show for me, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Food is great!!fast service!and plenty to choose from .I love their breakfast menu ..I'll be trying…read moretheir dinner menu soon

Group Order of breakfast burritos

Tostada Ranchera

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West Side Diner

3.9(305 reviews)

3.2 mi•West End

Cute old school diner in PVD. A bit of parking at the side of the building. Booth or counter…read moreseating at the front and a dining room at the back. Menu has lots of breakfast items. I love breakfast any time of day. The food is diner fare with entrée salads, burgers and sandwiches in addition to all those breakfast options. Coffee is OK. Sugar and creamer on the table along with hot sauce, ketchup, salt & pepper and syrup. Our food was well prepared and the service friendly. We love these old diners and stop in when we find a new one. This diner experience did not disappoint.

Stopped by this past Saturday and very glad that we did…read more This place was the perfect breakfast spot that helped escape the wintery aftermath of the snowstorm. Lots of options and all were terrific. My group had the pulled pork omelette, crab cakes Benedict and I had the stuffed french toast along with a side of hash. The hash was homemade and a perfect balance of potatoes and corned beef. Add fantastic coffee, bloody mary's and great service and you have a spot that I will return to again and again!

Inside of the retro diner part

Mini omelet on a toasted bagel

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Exterior

Maria's Breakfast & Lunch

4.4(148 reviews)

1.4 mi

Delicious, we all enjoyed our food and the wait was not long at all even for a Sunday morning…read more Friendly vibe and good menu choices!

Marias staff is very kind and efficient. Only reason why I'm…read moregiving three stars is because of the pricing. I ordered a small apple juice for $2 and the 2egg combination for $10.50 with home fries, bacon, and toast- but I wanted to substitute French toast instead of regular toast. Normally you get two pieces of regular toast, but for the substitution you get Only one piece of French toast. When I got the bill, I was charged for a large apple juice ($4) and an extra $3 for 1 piece french toast instead of 2piece of regular toast. When I expected my bill to be $13 plus tip, it turned out to be $20 plus tip... obviously I'm not going to say anything, but I probably won't be back here.

Birthday ice cream!

Fruity Pebble pancakes special

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1 Topping Waffle BLT Sandwich Sausage Links

Exchange Street Cafe

4.6(68 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great neighborhood spot. The owner is very nice and welcoming. The sandwich bread is delicious and…read moreyou can tell everything is fresh. Free side/cookie with every meal, too! Definitely a hidden gem!!!!!

The ambiance? Comfy cafe diner casual. No frills,'order at the counter and be prepared to be…read morewowed. Super busy place and it is obvious why. I came for the polish food. The golumbki was pretty close to my mother's. All meat very well seasoned- not like many places where it is mostly rice. Very Authentic. Came with a very nice salad and breadstick. I opted for no cheese on mine. Girls loved the steak subs. Vast array of drinks. Fries were hot and tasty. Oh- and don't skip the cookies. Trust me.

Interior

Kale soup and half a veggie with coffee

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Beef Stew

Liberty Lunch

3.9(62 reviews)

3.5 mi

Best bacon around. I love their Pepperoni and Cheese Omelet…read more They have Weiner Tuesdays!!! Good All American Comfort Food. Try a side of Bacon!!!

Ordered two bacon , egg and cheesr on a grilled english muffin…read more Raw bacon , a grilled english muffin - raw on top cooked on bottom. You are supposed to put weight on it so the middle amd top cook too. Always raw bacon - yuck They changed it - was once an actual fried egg. Now it's scrambled egg overcooked and the texture is awful! WHAT HAPPENED?!

I love the awning

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Liberty burger frys and coleslaw

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Sandy C.

5 years ago

Great food, great atmosphere! Very clean, free Wi-Fi, kids under 12 eat free this weekend if they wear a costume for Halloween! And they are open every day except for Christmas! read more

Jessica B.

10 years ago

Love this place! I been coming here since I was a kid. The food is always good and the waitresses are always so nice. Also my coffee was always full very happy about that read more

Emmanuel M.

8 years ago

It is a nice a small place, wait staff is really nice and service is really fast upon order, food was good with decent portion sizes

Cristina D.

193

9 years ago

There breakfast is great! only down side is the place is to small takes about 20 minutes for more for a table

Jennifer O.

378

11 years ago

Our second time here and again nothing but great food and great service!! Definitely a must read more

Vinny S.

10 years ago

Great place been coming for awhile and has great employees. Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle R.

11 years ago

Food is amazing. Bottom line. Hard to find a seat sometimes, but well worth the wait.

K P.

15 years ago

Amanda's was great! Friendly staff and customers.

Victor S.

14 years ago

Great food...great price...great staff

Amanda P.

Elite 17

168

11 years ago

Great diner breakfast, can't beat it.

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