The food and service was excellent! Great Little breakfast place! Very busy and full of life!read more

My favorite after work breakfast spot! Love anything on their menu but the chicken and waffles were…read morewhat I was craving this time. It was so yummy, hit the spot. Had a few Bloody Mary's also a hard choice this time I tried the garden vodka infused bloody-it was bloody good!! Looking forward to my next work night and my next meal at the Rhody Hen!

Uncle Mike's Diner a hidden gem tucked along Mineral Spring Ave in North Providence, RI was such a…read moregreat find thanks to Whatdidyoueattodaysir Giving classic old school diner energy, packed with locals & comfort food that hits the spot. We stopped in over the weekend & had the pleasure of having Audra take care of us. I went with my usual omelette while he had an egg sandwich, both super tasty. The surprise stars? The baked beans & baked apple side The apples tasted just like warm apple pie filling straight from grandma's kitchen time machine. Needless to say we left full, happy, & carrying leftovers home like little victory trophies They serve breakfast all day everyday along with lunch & dinner plus some great specials that make your wallet breathe easy. also don't forget to try the grape nut pudding its to die for! #RhodeIslandEats #ProvidenceFoodie #BreakfastLovers #DinerFood #FoodieFinds

Everybody loves Uncle Mikes food. Everything, but I only order one thing when I go there. The fish…read moreand chips are ,in my opinion, the best in RI! Not greasy, lots of beautiful white flakey fish good Cole slaw and STEAK FRIES PEOPLE. Service IS homey usually quick. It a diner what kind of ambiance do you expect.

I can't believe we had never been to Carmine's before. Honestly, I didn't even realize it was there…read moreuntil a couple of weeks ago when we happened to drive by. I remembered the building from when it was Cal's and had no idea Carmine's had moved into the space. I'm glad we finally decided to stop in because this place was an absolute home run. The dining room is on the smaller side and pretty simple, but that's part of its charm. It's comfortable, welcoming, and puts the focus exactly where it belongs, on the food. We arrived around 5:00 p.m. and there was only one other table occupied, but by the time we finished dinner the restaurant had filled up. After eating there, it's easy to understand why. My wife and I are admittedly pizza snobs. At our home in Phoenix we even have an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven, so we're probably a little more critical than the average customer. Naturally, when we saw pizza on the menu we had to order one. We went with the Carmine Pizza, and it completely exceeded our expectations. The crust had great texture, the toppings were balanced, and everything worked together without trying too hard. I'd go as far as saying it's one of the best pizzas I've had in North Providence. I also ordered the Italian Wedding Soup, something I hadn't had in years, and it instantly reminded me why I used to love it. It was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what I was hoping for. For my entrée I ordered the veal parmigiana. I always think it's a good benchmark for an Italian-American restaurant because it sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how many places manage to overcook the veal or drown everything in mediocre sauce. Carmine's got it exactly right. The veal was tender, the breading stayed crisp under the sauce, and the gravy had that rich, homemade flavor that reminded me of family dinners growing up. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, just the way it should be. Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert. The portions here are generous, and considering the quality of the food, I thought the prices were extremely reasonable. One of the nicest surprises of the evening was finding out our server was also the owner. He spent some time telling us about the restaurant, why he moved into this location, and checked on us throughout the meal without ever hovering. You could tell he genuinely cared that everyone was enjoying themselves, and that kind of hospitality is becoming harder to find. If you're visiting for the first time, just know there's no dedicated parking lot, so you'll need to park on the street. It wasn't an issue at all, and certainly not something that would keep us from coming back. In fact, there's no question we'll be back. It's not a matter of if, but when. They're close enough to our home in Lincoln that I can already see takeout becoming a regular thing after a long week when neither of us feels like cooking. This was one of those meals that exceeded every expectation. Great food, generous portions, fair prices, and an owner who clearly takes pride in what he's serving. Carmine's has earned every bit of this five-star review.

Great food, great service and reasonable prices! What more could you want?! Oh right, great coffee!read more

This is definitely on my top 5! We took some friends last week they absolutely loved it …read more We took in laws last night they equally loved it. The staff is always attentive ,professional and prompt ,&personable . Karl is our favorite ..he welcomes you like a friend .. very enthusiastic about your dining experience and his place of employment ..we thought the first few times he was the owner /manager. It doesn't always work out that we get Karl and the others do not disappoint at all. The ambiance is always so inviting and clean !! The food is just fantastic ! Food is why we keep coming back! Staff is the second reason for sure !!

I stopped by here earlier today by myself for dinner. The inside was mostly empty when I arrived at…read more7 PM on a Monday, with 10 empty tables and 4 occupied ones, along with most of the bar area being empty. I will say that the decor was nice, with blues and whites that were reminiscent of the sea. The bar also had a large TV mounted above it with an aquarium scene playing. The lights also seemed to have an aqua theme and reminded me of bubbles rising through the ocean, although I thought the restaurant itself felt quite dim. For dinner on this evening, I decided to start with the fried calamari appetizer and then went with the Crudo Burger for my entree. The menu described the fried calamari as "tender calamari lightly fried and sautéed with tempura zucchini, banana peppers, and garlic butter." The Crudo Burger was described as an "8 oz house blend burger topped with lightly fried Brie, bacon pepper jam, roasted garlic aioli, and arugula on a buttery baked brioche, served with our signature fries." The calamari came out first and had great breading that was light and sort of shattered when I bit into it. I loved the banana peppers, but the calamari itself was rubbery. The zucchini was a fun addition that helped break up the flavors, and I wish there had been more of it. I also would have liked to taste more of the garlic butter. Once I finished that, my Crudo Burger came out, and between the burger and all the French fries, it was absolutely massive. On my first bite, I got hints of maple from the bacon jam. The burger itself was cooked nicely to a medium and had great flavor, while the bun was nicely toasted. My fries were good as well, seasoned nicely with some Parmesan and truffle flavor. Last but not least was the fried Brie in the middle of my burger. Honestly, it sort of put me over the top, and after eating it, I couldn't finish anything else. I ended up getting both the check and a to-go box for half of my burger and three-quarters of my fries. It's worth noting that my server was nice and enthusiastic throughout my time there. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I felt that the calamari was overcooked, the burger and fries were delicious, and I thought the decor was tastefully done as well.

Food. Fantastic. Service. Amazing. Kelsey was so kind 10/10 would come back again. It had a nice…read moreambiance everyone in there was very welcoming.

WAY too expensive! Food sub par for the prices…read more.. Mike's Diner is SO much better, all the way around!

What a fantastic little find! The Rhody Hen Cafe has that authentic local diner feel that's getting…read moreharder and harder to find. The food was absolutely delicious, the iced tea was great, and as someone born and raised in South Florida, I don't say this lightly: this might have been the best Cubano I've ever had. Seriously, the bread and mustard alone were incredible! What really made the experience special was the atmosphere. You could tell this place has its loyal regulars. The staff weren't just greeting people by name, they were asking, "Your usual?" That's the kind of neighborhood charm you just can't manufacture. This place is the epitome of a great local diner/cafe. Fantastic food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a genuine sense of community. If I lived nearby, I'd absolutely become one of those regulars!

Rhody Hen is a super awesome place. I love to get breakfast at when I am in the 401. I went with a…read morefriend of mine cause I was staying over at his house and he lives right around the corner. The service is good. The restaurant is usually busy as it is a very popular spot. The food is good. The service is friendly overall a great experience typical diner vibes. Very small intimate space. One of the better breakfast spots in Pawtucket.

Really nice vibe inside - I love the see-through cookbook/bookcase space that creates both an open…read morekitchen and some privacy for the chefs. Service was friendly & helpful, and the menu offers many delicious sounding options. Food is fast casual style (order at the counter, get a card - here all were west side street signs, not the usual numbered placards, food will be delivered to your table. I had the avocado shakshuka, my husband had the lox omelet (see the photo). Despite the large menu of fancy coffee options, we each had a basic iced. It was served in a glass, which was a nice touch. Self serve milk was at a station in the dining room area. Coffee was good, cold but I would have traded some coffee for a bit more ice to stay that way as I drank it slowly. Both of us were surprised when our meals were delivered: the plates were beaut! In particular his omelet was absolutely gorgeous! Now for the flavors: the omelet had a generous helping of perfect cooked eggs (not sitting in a pile of grease, as restaurant omelets frequently are). It was so fluffy that we both thought "that's way more than the advertised 3 eggs," and the lox was thickly layered whole slices nestled inside the fold. Most places chop the lox like vegetables, add it to the eggs, & make it like a veggie omelet - meh. This iteration was perfect; the lox tasted like smoked salty fish, losing none of that flavor to the omelet itself. The potatoes? Fabulous! Great spice mix, cooked until they were crispy. That was a tasty bit of marble rye toast too. My shakshuka was very good, but a bit less successful. The elements were all excellent; the avocado was actually guacamole since it was mashed & there were tomatoes and spices in the dish. The combination worked, except for the bread element. The dish as presented was really more of an avocado toast with shakshuka on top. It might have been more successful to add the avocado/guacamole as a unique base on the plate, with the tomato sauce and eggs on top with toast on the side (as is the way shakshuka is traditionally served) because halfway through the bread got really soggy & less appetizing. Still, the first few bites, while everything was still warm? So good!

I debated whether or not to leave this review but after seeing a few others talk about the service…read moreI thought it was good to be honest. To be clear I ordered pick up and since it was my first time here and I'm rather short and it's hard to see through others, I missed seeing where the pick up orders sat (so that's kinda on me) and I waited in the line for no reason. I'm not faulting them for that! That being said it seems like Cru may need to work on their organization and flow. The lines appear to get a bit backed up (which it seems like a steady Sunday brunch flow nothing so crazy) and when it was my turn at the counter and I was just going to ask for my pick up the server said in a not apologetic or friendly tone before I could say anything "sorry I have a bunch of drinks to make so I'm gonna have to push you guys back." Now for me it's just an oh well I'm just grabbing this it should be ready and I leaned where the pick ups sit, but for the 8-10 people waiting in the line behind me it really felt like okay maybe you need someone else at front of house then (which would be I imagine a staffing issue and not this servers fault individually). Aside from this I really wanted to like cru as it's a somewhat more affordable place (and they REALLY tout this on their website to the max) so I think you could forget all the former info if the food was good but when it came to my food it was really just...fine. It makes sense how their lox sandwich could be so cheap as there was barely any smoked salmon (or cream cheese) and the omelette was meh as well. Not a ton of flavor to anything and nothing special. All in all I wouldn't return and I think it would be a bit disingenuous to give it any of a higher rating (and if there were half stars I'd probably give it lower). There are so many much better local places around so I wouldn't see any reason to return here.

This was my first time getting a sandwich here. I got a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant, eggs…read moreover easy. They gave me so much bacon. The sandwich was really good! I would definitely eat it again!!

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.

My friend and I decided to split everything which I think is definitely the right move! We ordered…read morethe hashbrowns and my gosh those were good! And the dipping sauce on the side is also delicious. Next we ordered the quiche. Now, eggs are totally a matter of preference so take my review with a grain of salt, but this quiche was not for me. The egg texture was entirely too soft. But I know for someone that's probably the perfect egg. So just a matter of what you prefer! And finally, the pancakes! Warm, buttery, a little crispy and a syrup with just the right amount of sweetness. The servers were also so nice, giving me suggestions when I asked. I'd return for both the pancakes and the hashbrowns. I can see this place being busy but because I went on a weekday there weren't too many people in the restaurant so I recommend then as the best time to give it a try.

I went to Frank & Laurie's for breakfast on my birthday and had the most amazing time! Our server,…read moreCaro, was so lovely and gave us such a great experience! I was torn between the pancakes and the biscuit with strawberry jam, but Caro suggested that I get the pancakes WITH the strawberry jam - this was a game changer! I love that they have a coffee corner, where you can order coffee and bring it back to your table. My fig leaf nitro latte was amazing! To make the experience extra special, Caro brought out a brownie with a birthday candle in it for me! It was such a sweet touch (and a delicious brownie)! Next time I'm in Providence, I'll be sure to pay Frank and Laurie's another visit!

Everything was amazing ! The waitress, Nakisha, was very helpful. The chef, bartender and the food…read morewas amazing . Red chowder was thick . Calamari was huge. As we ate outside on a tablecloth table ambiance was very nice

I came here on like a breakfast brunch day. The set up was a bit confusing, and I didn't really get…read moreany assistance to understand the set up. The prices were a little high considering the portion I received. I have her that their pizza is a staple.I have yet to try that.