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Cranston Diner

3.4 (51 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Loud
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Jim W.

One of my favorites in the greater Providence region and yet I truly never visit as frequently as I should. The serving options will meet any one of your needs. But make sure you bring an appetite. The only thing that you will find that exceeds is the outstanding service. Moments from Route 295 with lots of parking. Don't miss out!

Sarah F.

Cannot speak to the ambiance or service because we ordered delivery, but the pancakes were good! We also ordered an egg sandwich with sausage and it came with bacon instead- a bit disappointing but likely an honest mistake. It came pretty quickly too!

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Chris A.

Big thank you to Cranston dinner for seating a ten top an hour or so before closing. We called another place that will remain nameless and they wouldn't take us. Good thing anyway because the hospitality was great. Our waitress was very accommodating as well with us asking to split the check, so thank you. All the food came out in a timely manner and everything was great. It's so nice visiting places with reasonable prices and good portions. We'll definitely come back next time we're in town.

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Melanie B.

We're out of towners looking for an affordable place for breakfast. Found this diner on Yelp. It looked dark from the outside but they were open. Jodi was our waitress and was friendly. Hubby ordered the special which was eggs, bacon, potatoes and pancakes. I ordered the Irish omelette, which is corned beef hash with provolone in an omelette. I think I was served Swiss cheese though cause it definitely didn't taste like provolone, not a big deal because It was a huge portion and ended up taking half of it home. White bread wasn't available, so I got sourdough which was just as good but the coffee was AWFUL. It was very, very light, almost transparent, as if it was brewed with not enough coffee grounds. We had to wait for drink refills, napkins and the check. Meh experience

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Tony V.

Think this is a very solid breakfast place Restaurant is sneaky big. So if yiu have kids, perfect diner to take them. It actually opens up when you walk in to a large restaurant. Its not too quiet and awkward Service was absolutely great with plenty of staff on even on a sunday morning. Menu has plenty of options. Food was very good. The toast had too much butter on it butt other than that, food was very good. Ill be back.

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Attended all the white folks while being Hispanic no service for 20 mins got up & left sad cause the food is usually good

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The staff is wonderful and the food is delicious. Try one of their omelets. Yummm! We are never disappointed at the Cranston diner!

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Terrible service. The employees there a terrible they do not know how to do the job they would be better off at Walmart greeters

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The people were very nice here. Definite local buzz of the community. Ok diner food. Prices are great.

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Good service, whole grain pancakes were good. Had strawberries on my pancakes. Coffee was middle of the road.

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Fast friendly service. Excellent food. Had the steak omelet with home fries. Wasn't disappointed.

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