Today while driving through Middletown RI, on a weekend trip to Newport from PA, Food Shack popped…read moreup on goggle maps. Excellent experience. Happy we chose it. Blackened tuna burrito and the islander salad, as well as a side of macaroni and cheese with beans on top were all excellent. All the salad ingredients were fresh and crispy. I especially liked the ginger dressing on the salad. We chose to east inside All the staff we encountered were welcoming and attentive. This is a must if you are in Newport. Thank you Food Shack.

Stopped by The Food Shack and had an overall decent experience. The entrance way is a little tight,…read morebut once you get inside there's actually a good amount of covered outdoor seating, which was nice. They also offer free water, and there's a one-stall bathroom in the back, which was convenient. We ordered bowls for all three meals and overall the food was pretty good. I personally liked the pork and chicken bowls the best -- both had good flavor and were enjoyable. The steak, however, wasn't my favorite. It was pretty tough and seemed overcooked. On the bright side, the plantains were cooked perfectly and had an excellent flavor. Service was fast, which we appreciated, and they had a solid drink selection. We tried the local sweet tea, which was a nice touch. While this visit was a bit hit or miss food-wise, there's enough potential that we'd probably come back and try the burritos or tacos next time.

The first stop in the Southern Leg of the RI Food Fights Sandwich Showdown brought us here. A small…read morespot in a massive strip mall, it's worth the effort to stop by. For a space that a realtor would describe as "cozy", they really make the most of it. Bright colored furniture and walls adorned with local art add light and an invitation to stick around a hang for a while. The woman at the counter was helpful in telling us what was part of the event and upgrade options. We chose to have the grilled cheese panini and the Fancy Italy. We found a seat at one of the tables and shortly after, our sandwiches were served. The sandwiches were well assembled and pressed to perfection, toasting the bread without sacrificing its soft interior and warming the ingredients through. The Fancy Italy had finely shaved prosciutto, goat cheese, spinach and fig spread. The ham was sliced so thinly it was easy to bite through and chew. The balance of salty and sweet between the ham and the fig was divine, with the tangy goat cheese rounding out the sandwich to create something delicious. The grilled cheese was pretty straightforward but nothing special. An assortment of cheese I couldn't particularly identify melted together to make a fairly standard grilled cheese. However, you could still tell that even with this simple sandwich, they press and serve with care This spot also offers a selection of smoothies, acai bowls and fresh pressed juices. Located in the Gate plaza right off post road, it's an easy place to pop in for a healthy, well balanced lunch while shopping in the area

In the sprawling banality of a North Kingstown strip mall, wedged between the consumer temples of…read moreKohl's and HomeGoods, lies an unexpected island of healthy culinary sincerity. T's Vault Smoothie & Juice Bar isn't trying to be a sandwich shop, even though it's taking part in the #RIFoodFights Sandwich Showdown this month, it's trying to be a healthy and delicious option while you shop. The aesthetic here speaks of practicality with a pulse - sunshine-yellow walls with a playful fruit logo that manages to avoid the saccharine trappings of most "health food" establishments. No sanctimonious preaching about detoxing your chakras. Just honest food in an honest space, aside from the wall sign providing the benefits of pitata, acai, and guarana. Their grilled cheese is a testament to the beauty of restraint. The bread - crisp outside giving way to cloud-like middle - delivers that textural contradiction that separates civilization from barbarism. A blend of cheddar and American cheese, melted to that precise moment, speaks to someone in the kitchen who knows about timing. It's buttery without apology. The prosciutto sandwich offers a more complex narrative - paper-thin ham playing against the yummy anarchy of fig spread, while goat cheese delivers that farmyard funk. The spinach is there for color, texture, and the lie we tell ourselves about balance. The ham quantity borders on acceptable, but in the grand equation of the sandwich, it works. You won't find pretentious mixologists crafting artisanal açaí potions here. No reclaimed wood harvested by bearded men in flannel. Just decent people making decent food with ingredients that don't require a glossary. This is a culinary middle path - neither fast food purgatory nor precious farm-to-table self-importance. It's the kind of place locals know you by name, where the person behind the counter might remember your order and actually mean it when they ask how you're doing. In a world of excess and Instagram theatrics, there's something warmly authentic about a place that just wants to make you a good sandwich. No bullshit. No pretense. Just care in simple things. And sometimes, between the big box stores and parking lot vastness of suburban RI, that's exactly the kind of unexpected grace we all need.

Another great visit. I tried the BALT this time. Whole sandwich was good but the this, well…read moretoasted bread made it! Hope to get back soon!

Excellent breakfast sandwiches and premium coffee/tea beverages. Cute decor. Friendly staff. Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

Went here for dinner and our reservation was at 8:45pm. The staff sat us and never rushed us while…read morewe were there even though their closing time was 9pm. We were still mindful of the time and order pretty quickly. Our server helped us with the menu and told us what the popular dishes are when we had a hard to deciding. We got the Tonkotsu ramen, Gonchujang Fried Chicken Bao Bun, and Mango Lassi. I must say the noodles and the broth were phenomenal! Highly recommend this pretty and aesthetic noodle spot!

Best ramen in RI~ Came here since we were in the area~ we…read moreordered some dumplings and a bun along with ramen~ I got the spicy miso. For drinks I got a refresher ~ refresher wasn't too outstanding but it helped with my spicy ramen~ my ramen so was savory and flavorful~ tasty, wasn't fatty or too oily. It had just good flavors that weren't too heavy but definitely filling and satisfying. My partners ramen was also very flavorful and tasty without the typical fatty, oily, tastes I usually get. We asked the server for the check since we need to leave soon after to make it on time for an event, and she gave us the check, and some to-go containers in case we needed it, which was very considerate! The appetizer were solid, good, but you MUST try the ramen. Spicy ramen was worth it if you need a good hangover soup or super chilly, or just want to sweat~ the egg and corn pieces were such soothing ingredients ~ Will be back for sure, even if the drive and parking is a hassle. Street parking is the way to go, and be ready for a walk~

I've been to Root Vegan Restaurant three times this week, and every visit has been excellent. The…read morefood is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. This time I ordered the Glow Bowl with quinoa instead of rice, and it was perfect. The balance of quinoa, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, raisins, and the dressing was just right. The staff is always warm, friendly, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I love that the menu never gets boring because everything tastes so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I already look forward to my next visit!

Rating from New Yorker. While visiting Road Island, we…read morefound something vegan :) and wanted to try it out. We've noticed that customer services weren't great..... workers seemed not happy working. traveled about 180ml away we wanted to have a good time. Also they don't have a restroom. We expected that they have one.

Hot dog, this is a great dinner - quite the opposite of whatever a hotdog is, actually…read more There are few places that offer completely vegan menus, but fewer still (are there any?) that offer chef's tasting menus designed explicitly for a plant-based diet. This is one of them! Although I'm not vegan, this is how I *treat myself*, and if I could have Chefs Pete and Stefano cooking for me daily, I would gladly give up meat. They're in the midst of a biweekly summer series, and I highly recommend buying a ticket! Five courses, plus an amuse bouche and palate cleanser - you won't leave hungry, and every dish will wow you. Anyone who can get watermelons to have the texture of sashimi and hearts of palm to taste like HONEST TO GOD crab cakes deserves all the stars in my book.

Great small spot- they have some fun bowls with great ingredients that were tasty. Great downtown…read morespot too.

I am in heaven after discovering Chocoloco in the URI Emporium. I devoured a raspberry jam filled…read moresweet crepe, and it was bursting with flavor. There are savory crepes, sweet crepes, waffles, and acai bowls, and organic cold pressed juices at this new rather eclectic establishment, and the combinations of ingredients are exciting. The Cheesecake Pouch is a sweet crepe filled with cheesecake and the Chocoloco Fettucini is filled with three types of chocolate. Both are calling my name for later on this week. The owner just opened this business a month ago, and I hope that his business is successful because I absolutely love crepes, and his batter recipe is delicious.

Really delicious crepes, cute shop and great service! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!read more

We were in the area today watching the boats come and go in the channel and decided to grab a quick…read morebite at Salty's. We were very impressed the quality of the food. The person in front of us ordered a lobster roll, which he said was delicious. It had huge chunks of lobster, and my wife, who doesn't like seafood said she'd be tempted to try one. I ordered a cheeseburger, which was cooked to perfection and had a nice meaty flavor. My wife ordered a hot dog, which is kind of hard to go wrong with, but she said it was very flavorful, and my son got a cheeseburger as well and said it was very good. Ordering is at a window outside, and they call your name when your food is ready. They also offer ordering via their website for pick up. The restaurant is located at salty Brine State Beach, which is a large, sandy beach that's sheltered by rough water because of huge jetty's out in the water. If you come to the beach for the day, you can grab a quick bite when you're hungry, some ice cream when you want a snack and drinks throughout the day to keep you hydrated in the hot weather. Next to the order window are several metal tables on a large wooden deck in the open sunshine. If you'd rather sit in the shade, there's a large covered picnic area with picnic tables that overlook the channel. There's also an open area where you can setup you own chair and watch the boats in the channel. Because the restaurant is located at a state park, state workers are always coming by and sweeping, cleaning the tables and keeping the place in tip top shape. Also, because they don't want any trash ending up on the beach, there are no garbage cans nearby, and you have to bring it back to the ordering window for the staff to throw out. If you want the cheapest burger available, this isn't the place to go, but if you want a burger (or other food) that's prepared fresh, with prices similar to what you'd pay at a higher end fast food burger place, Salty's is worth a visit. The restaurant is open daily, 9AM to 5PM, closed on rainy days.

Amazing food! fried dough is excellent…read more burger yum prices are reasonable for beach made me want to splash in water for another day so i can eat more ok bye