When we moved down to west warwick in 2020, Aj's was the first restaurant we tried. How the service…read moreand food are great. My son loves there muffins, and they attention to food allegies are top line. I also like the fact a restaurant would allow kids to keep warm and dry while waiting for the bus. I wish we had a place like that when i was younger. AJ'S IS A GREAT PLACE

This place was packed! But we were able to get a table next to the big windows and I wasn't mad at…read morethat. The waiting staff were attentive and friendly. They took are drink orders and handed us menus right away. After taking our food order, our food came out within 15 minutes. The French toast was crazy good! Honestly I probably just could have eaten that and been satisfied. The Philly omelette was okay, I have to say the same for the home fries as well. If you're use to seasoning then you'll be let down but salt and pepper helps here. The toast was just right and helps keep you full. Overall, the food was good. I can see why it's a packed place and if I happened to be in RI again, I'd definitely stop by again.

Gel's is a great little neighborhood restaurant. They are located at the end of a strip mall, right…read morenear the road at the 'entrance/exit'. Parking is shared with several other businesses. There is no 'handicapped parking' specifically for Gel's due to the way the parking lot is designed. There is a small vestibule between the outside and the inside where you will find a community food pantry. Take something if you need it, or leave something for your neighbors. This is such a lovely offering and very much in line with Gel's local community mind set. The doors into the vestibule are heavy glass and metal. Seat yourself in one of the booths. When they remodeled they added a small bar to the back area if you prefer counter seating. They offer a variety of mimosa flavors at breakfast and beer and wine at lunch. Although I suppose if you want a beer with your eggs, have at it. The front and side walls have large windows making the interior bright. They offer so many specials. Check out all the white boards on the back wall above the counter seating. These are in addition to their standard menu. Breakfast items include egg based meals (eggs & bacon & toast for ex.), pancakes, hash and lots of al la carte sides. Coffee is good and comes with free refills. The lunch menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and they have a kids menu too. They also offer Kino if you like. They sell Gel's merch (holiday gifts?) and decorate for all the holidays.

Gels is a regular stop for us. We are locals so it's community. It's sitting at home. Food is…read morealways fresh, fries are the best on the planet, I'm a fries snob. They say it's because Gel changes the oil every week. Hash is homemade, A+, crepes, excellent. Huge order. Great prices. Also they support local community and have meals on the back of the menu in memory of local children with memorial funds. A portion of my dinner check goes their family fund. Everyone's always happy there. A true town staple.

Good food, friendly staff, monthly rotating specials and you can get a drink at 7am, what else you…read morewant?

We enjoyed a delicious Mother's Day breakfast. Our waitress was a joyful person and very attentive…read more So happy we chose to spend our breakfast with you.

If the coffee is fantastic, I'll never know. Had such a bewildering, shitty interaction with the…read moreowner on walking in that my wife and I immediately bailed. Guy acts like you have a gun to his head if you aren't one of his Cranston PD buddies. Bunch of embarrassing "nobody wants to work boo hoo" type help wanted signs out front. Couldn't possibly be a personality issue causing that employee turnover. It's walking distance to my house and I would have happily been a regular if literally everything about that first impression had been different. Oh well. Enjoy your empty cop cafe I guess.

I've only been here once but it was super good. The hot beverage I had was thoughtfully prepared…read moreand yummy. The owner was personable and wants to make sure all of his customers get what they want. That is super nice. They do have limited hours and are cash only. Please plan accordingly. They have plenty of seating and the ambiance was super cute. You should check out this spot!

Had Skillet hash Very good…read moreStayed warm until finished Owner was very friendly Will go back again

The first two times I went everything was fabulous. It's a small place but comfortable and the…read morestaff is very friendly! Their hash was always home made but the last time I went it tasted like that famous out-of-can one. They make little donuts while you wait so they come out hot delicious! I would still go back. Nice place.

Visited the TREE HOUSE TAVERN last night as I was stuck for a couple of hours with phone repair…read morebeing completed at Best Buy. I was thrilled to stop by and had a wonderful experience at the bar. I have a small appetite so I chose to have the side order of seafood fried rice and it did not disappoint. It was so absolutely delicious. The shrimp were plentiful and tender. The colorful variety of vegetables were fresh and the seasonings were incredible. So good... as I said, that I had to order another "side" to take home! I did spoil myself with some sticky toffee pudding of which I brought home leftovers as well. Owners Michael and Ailine were very thoughtful and said hello! I recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly to an individual, couple or family. It's a pleasure to dine there !

Let me start with saying the ambiance and vibes are a solid 4-5 stars. Imagine a flowery riff on…read more"Alice in Wonderland" with cute, intimate tables spread out among a homelike space. Be warned, it's on the more expensive side for dining and may be a coin toss for "is it worth it" for those that enjoy a night out but also looking for value. Food was a mixed bag for us.... Starting with the smashburger was genuinely disappointing as the burger itself was dry and advertised as a "French onion" smashburger that failed to deliver any of the rich, savory flavor we expected with a name like "French onion smashburger". The hot honey Mac and cheese was very good and flavorful... The hot being more of a vinegary heat than I expected but the cream sauce was rich. Speaking of value earlier.... Smashburger was $20 and the Mac and cheese was $28. Entrees were $10-15 more it seemed but previous reviews all spoke highly of the entrees and would want to try them if we visit again. The overall service experience was disappointing for us. Not for the demeanor of the staff but everything else... We had a decent size group of 8 (5 adults and 3 kids) and was fortunate to have a dining room to help the kids burn some energy while not bothering the other diners. However, from ordering to entrees to arrive was 45 very hungry minutes. It also took 20+ mins just to get drinks. Once the food arrived, they also were short two of the kids meals which was thankfully corrected quick. We then were somewhat "gently" being asked to wrap things up by 3 staff members in 10 mins making the rounds to clear plates and any to go containers. We all understand the business in the food industry and turning tables, and trust me, after an hour from arriving to food on the table we wanted to get home for bed time. However, really sours the experience and would not advocate going here with large groups.... Between the kitchen and staff I can't say you'd have a guaranteed good time.

Perfect spot for a fulfilling breakfast with family! The portions are huge and half the table had…read moreleftovers. Pancakes and French toast were delicious. Service was good too, no wait for a table on a Friday morning. Casual atmosphere and ample parking in the lot.

Great spot for breakfast! We hadn't been here before but my mom has. When we got here it was busy,…read morebut there were open tables (my mom said this, too - it's consistently busy. It you never have to wait!). The service was very good and quick, they had great coffee, and the food was fast and delicious. The portions are very large, so be prepared to take some home with you! We'll definitely be back!!

One of the best old school diners in the lower Southern New England area…read more Just so cool to sit in the place and food across the board is excellent. I do wish it was a bit cheaper but oh Well! I'll keep coming back. Staff is perfect and that is as important as good food to me!

The best bacon cheeseburger and onion rings I have ever had!…read moreAmazing service and such a cute place. My mom got pancakes and bacon and they gave us so much food. Will absolutely be back.

The Shanty is perfect for winter brunch! They even have a cozy fireplace in the back…read more The vegan burrito was delicious and the eggs Benedict did not disappoint. Both dishes came with a side of home fries with rosemary. This hit the spot. The chef definitely put love into the food. The service was great!

I love the inside with the fireplace and wood beams and the big bar in the middle. I also love the…read moreability to make reservations. The wait staff is so helpful and kind and the food is fresh and delicious.

Placed a large take out order with Mesa for a work lunch and everything was great! The online…read moreordering system was pretty easy to maneuver, and there was a place to enter in special requests prior to checking out. I went to pick up in person and the restuarant was very busy. I sat in the attractive dining room to wait for the order, and it was ready right on time. Some of the standouts were the tacos al pastor, the turkey club, and the chicken parm sandwich. I ordered the buffalo chicken tenders & fries and they were pretty good, but not outstanding. Next time I will try one of the breakfast entrees - they all looked amazing when I was at the restaurant for pick up.

Mesa is so near and dear to my heart. Been coming here with my wife since she was just my friend,…read moreand with my parents as a kid before that. Regular breakfast staples are all accounted for and delicious including an excellent Monte cristo. All the Mexican breakfast stuff is so good, I love their homemade salsa verde and always ask for extra. A Cranston staple and I hope it never goes away.