I have been to many breakfast places in RI and this is definitely a good one. My boyfriend usually orders two breakfasts so I thought he would love this place, you get so much food, it;s like two breakfasts in one. I have been a couple times but the one time I took him he even took a doggie bag home with half of his breakfast for the next day. Not only are the positions huge the food is good quality. I usually get the number 7 which comes with eggs, home fries, toast, sausage, ham AND bacon and french toast or pancake. It is a lot of food and I have never finished it but its worth getting. Under $10 for the number 7. There is usually a wait on the weekends but it;s worth the wait and it does go by rather quickly. read more

Athena's - Number 7 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Breakfast is a success! Heaping portions, of everything. Flavorful beyond words. They offer daily specials, and each is in a world of it's own. I'm a fan of the banana's foster, which is three huge slices of Portuguese sweet bread, grilled french toast style, smoothed in a rum sauce, and covered with fresh banana's and pecans. This is a must try. The only down fall is that it is small. It seats maybe 75, and it is a seat yourself. The longest I ever had to wait was about 20 -30 Min's. SO I went here the other day and I was drinking my tea and eating my breakfast. I noticed that one of the past mayors of Cranston was conversing with the people in front of us. So I was trying to explain this quietly to my BF sitting in front of me. While I'm whispering I'm playing with the empty creamer containers. I stacked a few together and was about to squeeze them to crush them and all of a sudden the top two shot off like a rocket and went flying out of my hands like 5 feet in the air and landed on the lady talking to the Mayor. It was pretty hilarious... read more

I have been to Athena's for breakfast quit a few times. However, after today, The five star rating by me has been earned. I came here feeling extremely hungry for a hearty breakfast and left here with a full belly and a smile. My wait for a Sunday around 10:00 was only about 10 minutes. I will say that I have waited much longer, like 30-40 minutes longer, on a weekend morning here. Seating is usually first come, first serve/seat yourself type of thing. Although, today there was a sign that asked you to wait to be seated by the hostess, so maybe that is changing. Either way, they are worth the wait. The restaurant is rather small but they have made very good use of the space! Our waitress was Brenda and she was awesome! Her personality was fun and sweet. She was very good about making sure we had everything we needed but not overly attentive, which for me that is a good thing because it can become very bothersome when someone is checking in every ten minutes. Breakfast was served pretty quickly and everything was exactly as it should be. Home fries were crunchy and delicious, my veggie omelette was cooked to perfection and even the French toast that my daughter ordered was bursting with flavor. I don't recall ever coming here and having to send an order back or disliking anything I've eaten. The portions are very generous, so you will probably want to ask for a take home box. I look forward to the next time I stop in for breakfast. You read more

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Stopped in here on a hockey weekend, and put our name in for a party of 12. More of the team showed up and our group quickly grew to 20 - yikes! They were SO accommodating and got us all in the same room, at the same table in less than 20 minutes wait. The ordering process went flawlessly, our food all came out hot, correct, and tasted wonderful! I got a HUGE salad, and my daughter got the stuffed french toast - OMG, freaking AMAZING and such fresh fruit!! The kids all left with super stuffed bellies and everyone was happy. If you're in the area, get to Athena's, you'll be happy you did. read more

This little hidden gem is absolutely worth going to! They have all day breakfast and their food is all home made. No meals come out for a vacuum sealed bag or out of a can here! Grab a seat at the bar if you can. If you're lucky, you can have a great conversation with a local patron as I did. The staff is very friendly and are serious about making sure that you enjoy your meal. Loved every minute of my time at this little place! read more

Love this place! Good food... the price is not bad either. The service is one of the best in RI breakfast spots!

2nd time there was hair in our food!! Went back and the owner wouldnt even take the time to come talk to me!! Imagine that!! Well they lost a loyal customer.. I DONT SUGGEST ANYONE GOES HERE!! read more

Very nice place! From the outside it looks a bit iffy. But walking in, it was a completely different atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised. And the food is great! read more

Athena's - Confetti scramble with hash browns and white toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Don't go to this place if you don't like big portions, I my self enjoyed that part. The eggs Benedict was delicious, also the pancakes were huge i had a delicious banana and chocolate chips, everything in the menu is great. We waited a while bcus on a Sunday was packed but i think they do it on purpose so you can be really hungry to eat all that food they give you lol, just kidding.... is all worth the wait. :-) read more

Wow! The portion size is incredible. Sure, it's only two pancakes but they're the size of a plate... Each! Seat yourself, very prompt and quick to refill your coffee. Prices were reasonable and even a little lower than I expected with the amount you got. read more

Athena's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

The food was good. The portion was big. We had to bring half of it home. We were told the wait was 20-25 minutes but I don't think we waited that long for a table. Service was prompt and the food came out quickly. My husband had the omelet and he said it's tasty. I think food tastes better than T's. The price was reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

Athena's is a local institution. The standard omelettes are four eggs. They're huge. They can absolutely be shared by two people. There are a ton of different pancake options. Whenever I'm back in RI visiting family I have breakfast at least once. read more

Great breakfast. Extra large coffee cups. Nutella and banana pancakes are amazing. Big portions, good quality food and reasonable prices.

Great little breakfast spot! Kid friendly and staff is great! If your ever looking for a good place to drop into in Cranston stop by!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE breakfast food and I'm always seeking out new places. This place just made it onto the regular list, it's really good. We went on a Sunday at brunch time as our regular places was packed beyond our willingness to wait. Sometimes I believe in serendipity. I had the stuffed pancakes (INSANE) with a side of home fries and the Mrs had a make your own omelette, which is deceiving because they actually make it for you. The stuffed pancakes, as previously mentioned, are insane! They are full of fresh ingredients blueberries, bananas, strawberries and smeared with cream cheese! Yes cream cheese! I never would have thought that was a good thing, but OMG. I am usually more of a savory breakfast person, but these sounded too good to pass up. I'm glad I tried it, because it was as delicious as it was decadent. Also, the home fries were very good. I like them a little bit crispier, but the awesome flavor of bacon probably left over from the grill made the home fries really stand out. I also tried my wife's omelette. It was cooked perfectly and full of great fresh ingredients. The food is priced right, the staff is not pretentious, and an overall great experience. We will be back. read more

Wish I could give ZERO stars! In the midst of COVID, they really dropped the ball! Went for breakfast with my son, the tables were NOT 6' apart, the waitress did not wear her mask correctly, condiment caddies were left on the tables and when people left, they used their regular old dishrag to wipe down the tables ONLY! They did not wear gloves when delivering food or handling cash. SO disappointed as this was one of my families favorite spots. read more

It was super cozy and casual in here, you can tell this is a place the locals frequent often. The staff was super nice and the food was delicious. You get a lot of food for your money here, which is what I love the most about brunch! I had scrambled eggs, toast and hash browns and was full until about 6:00 that night. My husband had the french toast sandwich, he loved it. We would definitely come back if in the area. read more

Good food, large portions. Went to get a gift certificate today. They're closed until 1/1/21. read more

I have to give this place a 3 star since the pandemic. They raise the price a little and I can understand that, I don't mine that, but the food is not like it used to be. When you get a omelette they use to put nice size pieces of sausage in it now you can't taste the sausage the pieces are cut so small it is just slivers of meat, and the same with the bacon or ham. They also cut back on the home fries. I would rather that they raise the price more and give you what you uses to get. I guess I will try it a few more times because it is a good place , but no more omelettes. read more

With generous portions, delicious food, and friendly staff, this place easily earns my five-star review and proves that hole-in-the wall restaurants are the best! read more

I am a big breakfast person and love trying new breakfast places out when i get the chance. I visited this place and loved it. The employees were super nice and my food came out very quickly even though there were many other customers. The food was amazing and i will definitely return. read more

Athena's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I would just like to say the food is great here. Unfortunately the idea of reserving a table seems to be a problem. I called to book a table for a large party, seven people for this weekend. Well the person that answered the phone should not be allowed to anymore. To say she was rude is an understatement. She told me that there were other people and that I would have to understand. Needless to say we will not be going back. It is unfortunate because the food is great. Customer service is key when answering the phone or serving the public. You can have the best food on the block. If the person serving it is not friendly, you are spinning your wheels. read more

One of my favorite spots, Food is ALWAYS on point. Fresh, fast and hot affordable and most importantly they make you feel like family

Right off the bat I'm not liking this place. I am watching the waitress eat French fries out on the main floor while serving tables .. Resturant 101 no no. Menu is full but all seems forgettable with the taste of the food. People asking for check but she's too busy stuffing her face. read more

I went here with my boyfriend on a whim because we both surprisingly had the same day off, so why not enjoy it. The food was really good and they give you huge portions. My biggest issue was how the waitress seemed to ignore us for most of the time we were there, possibly because we weren't one of the regulars and may have seemed like a nuisance. Who knows. I'm not saying I wanted the waitress to be overly attentive but she should've atleast asked us how things were going and if we needed anything after our food came just once. But she didn't until she cleared our plates and asked us if we wanted the check. I will go back to Athena's again, though cuz there are so many other things I'd like to try. read more

I love the stuffed French toast, crepes, and pancakes. The service is fast and efficient.

If you want/need large quantities of average food, Athena's is your place. If you want regular portions of good quality food, you need to look elsewhere! The corned beef was canned! The hash browns are potatoes ONLY with no onion, peppers or seasoning. Toast burnt. Cheap coffee. Creamers for coffee are the little containers that sit on the table for hours. Artificial maple syrup. When we sat down the table was wet because the server had just cleaned the table but didn't dry it so everything (including the seat) was drenched and smelled like a stale dish cloth. We waited for her to come by so we could ask her to dry it but after a few mins, we grabbed the napkins off the table and dried everything down ourselves. The place also needs a good cleaning! I looked up their most recent RI Dept of Health inspection and they were sited for "Violation of Code: [6-202.15-16] The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings near the back door". Needless to say, we won't be returning! read more

A go to breakfast place for me and my wife that's practically in walking distance. The challah bread French toast is great, along with the omelettes. In fact I don't think we've ever had a bad experience here. Service is mostly fast and friendly, but there can be a wait during peak times on the weekend. Prices can be a little high if you don't stick to basics. Overall, I would rather come here than T's or one of the chains like Denny's. read more

This is definitely a hidden gem. Doesn't look like much because it's in a small plaza and it looks pretty small from the outside. But once you walk in different story. The hostess...super welcoming and has a wonderful personality. Our waitress was amazing. & the food, big portions for low prices read more

How can you update a review of a dump I mean corn beef hash from a can owner on a cell phone all the time waited 15 minutes to get to see bil because she was too busy talking on a cell I mean I would like to say something good about this place I just can't read more

Food, ambiance, and service were excellent! My husband, 2-year old and I decided to check out Athena's one morning. I found this place because I was specifically searching for a restaurant that served lunch food items during breakfast time; like a typical diner would. Although, I didn't want to go to a "diner" type of restaurant. This place was super nice. The servers and hostess were very accommodating and very sociable. The fruit was so fresh and the breakfast was so tasty. I got an appetizer plate of fried foods for breakfast so that hit the spot haha. read more

Now THIS IS A BREAKFAST PLACE!!!!! Food is EXCELLENT, prices great, tons of food!!! I'm almost afraid to tell people to go here because it's a great local place!!! Used to go to Ts on Park...no more!!! Remodeled prices up and pretentious. Athena's...MY NEW FAV!!! The HAM is GIANT and delicious...so many choices and all food is fresh ! Shhhhhhh best kept secret in Cranston!!!! Enjoy!!! read more

What an amazing breakfast at Athena's in Cranston for under $30 to people can eat like kings the weights a little long but well worth it read more

Athena's - This was my sons breakfast the number seven a meat lovers dream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Great breakfast. Look at all the bacon. This cost $7.25. Service was terrific. Friendly local place. read more

Athena's - Great Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I like Athena's. Food is solid not spectacular. Service can be A+ to a C- depending which server you get. Very creative with their stuffed french toast and pancakes, their #7 is a ton of food (eggs, pancakes,sausage, bacon, ham AND home fries with toast ) for $10. The eggs Benedict is on point. The oatmeal and fruit bowl is a meal unto itself. Im not a coffee snob so the java to me is good enough at Athena's. Portions are very healthy and the prices are very fair. Son one and i grubbed here recently and left with a $26 bill- that's crazy for us we usually are in the $35-$40 range at this type of diner. I have to agree with some reviewers- the floor needs to be swept more often-i get that you are jammed but its such a turn off to patrons to see a dirty floor. makes you think about the kitchen. One thing i have to mention: while i was there the last time a patron left their to go container on the table and walked out. after he was gone a few minutes the waitress noticed and chased him down the street to make sure he got his food. She didnt have to. A lot of folks would just chuck the food away or leave it at the counter to see if he would come back. Classy move. A little more consistency in the service, a few more smiles from the waitstaff and a cleaner floor and i will add another star. read more

First time coming and have to say I'm pretty impressed got the eggs Benedict and have to say there sauce is delicious a lot of food tutu give you a lot!!!!!!!! I also order the peanut butter cup pancake my god was this pancake huge all for 2 dollars I live right up the street from this place so I'll be coming here more often in the morning. Oh and the staff are very friendly and awesome that's a plus read more

Athena's - Eggs Benedict and peanut butter cup pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Been here 3 times since my initial visit in a 2 week period. Absolutely love this place. I get breakfast and breakfast dessert because the things they do with the French toast and pancakes are phenomenal. Small and quaint. Staff always share a great laugh with you. And reasonably priced. A definite must!!! read more

It was a spur of the moment thing. A Five letter word sent to the chat... diner. My g from back in the day and her roommate fresh out the pinch. It had been forever and maybe never so we linked at Eddies. Just about to settle till the rug was swiped out from underneath. On Fridays- No breakfast after 11. just deep fried scallops and shrimp cocktail platters. Despite the disturbing news the Mrs. was sweet as candy, we wished her a happy birthday and looked for another grease dripping oasis. Thank god for the cooper black. Strongly grasping my attention on the side of park ave. Yellow is inviting but isn't afraid to burn you when it gets the chance. These eggs stare back. doesn't matter if it's just a circle because the white orb around it is always irregular. You'll always have some idea what it's about but you'll never be able to foresee where it's going. I stood up for longer than I should have before realizing I am supposed to seat myself. Dark green booths, clear plastic Coca-Cola cups, damn love those. The menu ran rampant up and down breakfast street and back around the corner again. Surprised by how much they push the apples with Splenda. The plates were heavy and the rye soft. The coffee pots and ketchup bottles lined the back wall like the back stage of a broadway musical production of "Wicked" being performed at the Providence Performing Arts Center in the early months of summer. Meanwhile I'm wondering where a guy in a chef hat that's way too big is wearing checkered pants reading a text from his girlfriend asking if he fed the cat before he left for work this morning. Regardless I hit a wall at this point completely filled by Athena, listening to my waitress teach me about nostalgia and letting go of the things you love. I am really grateful for the Wisdom She offered me, and at such a great price? Sign me up because like her, I believe in the place we are at. No Matter how crusty the table is or how shallow these pictures are. read more

Solid breakfast spot and when in the area I would definitely come by again. A huge draw for this place would be the portions because wow are they huge! I had the three large pancakes and a side of potatoes. Way more than enough! The pancakes were very fluffy and I liked how the potatoes were not the fried ones but grilled. Cute decorations, friendly service and reasonable prices. Definitely want to come back and try the peanut butter cup pancakes! read more

Great Service, Great prices, great food. I was impressed! Atmosphere is homey and the staff are super friendly. A very pleasant place to grub. read more