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    OV's

    4.0 (91 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Single French toast - simple yet delicious
    Nicole B.

    Great place for delicious simple breakfast! The inside is a cozy diner style small but perfect place. Coffee is solid. Home made hash is really a must have! Very flavorful. Definitely recommend and plan to return to try other dishes.

    Home fries.
    Megan L.

    Well my experience at OV was a good, but interesting one. The waiter came over, followed by this lady. He was really nice and doing a fine job, but this lady, whom might have been an/the owner followed his every move. I guess he'd been working there for a while, but was new to taking orders. This same lady shouted demands at the kitchen, from the kitchen and whoever. The food was good. It's a nice breakfast place. We came in at around 8am on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all. I got an apple juice and it came in the biggest glass, which I highly appreciated. Most places serve juice in these tiny glasses, so it was a nice change. I got a simple breakfast. Pancakes, sausage, home fries and apple juice. It was all good. Prices were decent as well. The place we wanted to go to was closed, so this was a good alternative. There's some sketchy parking and this place is seriously tiny. Not sure what the peak hours are and haven't tried anything else but breakfast. Place closes at 3pm. So breakfast and lunch only.

    Italian sausage, 2 eggs, loaded home fries
    Mitch O.

    The best kinds of places are where the staff know people's names. There were like 3 regulars in there this morning who the staff knew on a first name business so I immediately knew I was in good hands. Food was good, coffee was hot. Great spot!

    Mindy M.

    Visited Ov's. My experience was good. Food was fresh. Old time name for this kind of breakfast type nook - "Greasy Spoon" . Though nothing we had was like that. It was a comfy experience. Unique wall design, ATM was in view along with pictures and a "JWU" shadow box (see pix) that the server said was from/of his brothers.

    Yao L.

    Perfect place for a quick, inexpensive, and delicious diner meal! This place is pretty unassuming by the roadside but you only have to walk inside to get a classic diner feel. I grabbed a seat at the counter and ordered the breakfast pot pie (English muffin, corned beef hash, eggs, and sausage gravy with a side of home fries). Fast and friendly service and food was as good as it sounds! Looking forward to making this place my go-to breakfast spot.

    Amanda T.

    Delicious food and excellent service. I was nervous based on the reviews but everyone was kind and super helpful. They have a wide variety of foods on their breakfast menu. My mom and I especially enjoyed their blueberry pancakes. It was an amazing little spot.

    Breakfast pot pie!
    Angela I.

    OV's may not be fancy, but holy smokes is it good. The coffee is always hot, servers are always attentive, and the regulars are always happy. I like to come here on weekday mornings and sit at the bar, watching the news and debating current events with the others there. Since OV's opens at five, it's the perfect option for when you wake up too early and your usual place isn't open. Yes, it's tucked away on Allens Ave., but no matter. Make the five-minute drive. This no-fuss diner has amazing omelettes but my current obsession is the breakfast pot pie - two biscuits with gravy and corned beef hash, topped with two eggs and cheese. Oh, and you get their amazing homefries, too. Get a coffee and you're still below ten bucks before tax - not too bad!

    Strawberry, blueberry, mascarpone crepe! An OV's special
    Marina I.

    I think the people reviewing negatively have wayyyy too high of expectations from a small, family operated breakfast place. If you want food with "more flavor" or "prompt service", go downtown or IHOP where they'll give you shitty food in half the time. OV's is honestly my favorite breakfast place that I've been to in providence. Their pancakes, French toast, and waffles are simply awesome. I don't eat eggs so I have no opinion on them, but people I have gone with have said that their omelets and egg sandwiches are just as good! Also have gone there for lunch but only once or twice...and their burgers are very good. Being from jersey, I'm used to this diner style type of food and OV's does it well!!

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    Great breakfast cooked to perfection and daily lunch specials have all been very good . Fast and friendly service

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    Great place to grab breakfast. Eggs with cheese, bacon and French toast is so good here. Waiters are real nice and friendly.

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    The District

    4.4
    (876 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Went to brunch with cousins, first time here! Parking was easy; street parking is available for…read morecheap and free on the weekend, apparently. There is a pay lot in the back for convenience, and for 2 hours it would have been around $9.00. I ordered breakfast tacos. Delish!! Served with a choice of side. I went with hash browns. Pleasantly surprised to get a mixture of potato hash brown cubes with sweet potato hash brown cubes. The creamy sauce over the tacos was amazing. Loved the avocado. I shared what my table mates ordered as well. I did not have a beverage, however the adult menu looked fantastic. Will def be back to try something! Service was prompt and friendly. Seating was spread out, clean bathrooms, overall great place.

    Food/Drinks: This place has delicious food and is honestly one of the best spots for breakfast. One…read moreof my favorite things here are the boozy flights! Strong, tasty, and have such a good variety. Honestly, they're one of the best parts of the colder weather coming back, just so I can go and have them again. I do wish they had them all year round ! Location: The location has a cozy, casual yet modern. You can definitely come dressed casually, but it's also nice enough to dress up if you want. I've only been here for breakfast, so I'm not sure how dinner is. I would definitely recommend making a reservation since it gets pretty busy. This place is perfect for a chill family time, first date, or just to catch up with friends ! Parking is easy with both street parking and a lot right in front, which makes it super convenient. Service: The service has always been great when I've gone. The servers are friendly, attentive, and get the job done, no complaints there. I'll definitely keep coming back, especially in the wintertime!

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    Chicken & Waffle eggs Benedict
    Chicken & Waffle eggs Benedict
    Salmon entree!
    Salmon entree!
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    Ellie's

    Ellie's

    4.3
    (614 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

    I bought a cinnamon bun ($5) and it was basic. Once you bite it, you realize it is just a brioche…read moredonut with some frosting. There were no cinnamon-butter layers inside it. The frosting was incredible though. That stuff could go on anything. The cinnamon buns at Oak Bakeshop and Whole Foods are much better with those typical gooey layers inside. Also, it was not large in size, anyone can eat it in one sitting. The worker who took my order was very friendly and it is so nice/comfortable inside there.

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    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich
    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich
    Entrance to Ellie's located on union st

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    Entrance to Ellie's located on union st
    CRU PVD Kitchen & Bar

    CRU PVD Kitchen & Bar

    4.4
    (73 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    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!

    One thing I really loved here? They offer a free coffee with any food purchase for first…read moreresponders, which is especially fitting since they're right next door to a police and fire complex. For the RI food fights challenge, they were serving a CRU Cookie Blazer--an iced dirty chai latte with hazelnut and vanilla syrup, vanilla cold foam, Oreos, and CRU mocha sauce. It's not normally on their menu, but they'll happily make it if you ask! This one was definitely more of a sweet treat than the bold coffee flavor I usually gravitate toward, but if you love dessert-inspired coffee drinks, this is right up your alley. I'll definitely be back because that lobster avocado toast has my name written all over it.

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    Seating
    Raspberry pop tart - special of the day
    Raspberry pop tart - special of the day
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    Calamari yummy
    Brown Bee Coffee

    Brown Bee Coffee

    4.3
    (92 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I've only been once so far but I was very impressed by the quality of the pastries. I tried a cafe…read morelatte croissant and really enjoyed it! Super flaky and a lot of delicious flavor from the filling and garnishes. It was very busy when I stopped by midday. They were out of some items already (I missed out on trying the French onion croissant before they replaced it with another menu item). I did find a spot to sit outside but I can see it being even harder to find a seat during peak times. It's a bit off the beaten path yet it's known and popular for a reason. I'm looking forward to visiting again and trying more items and of course the coffee!

    It was a Wednesday afternoon, and I was craving a good latte. I had seen this place on social media…read moreand added it to my list of cafes to visit. There is a parking lot in the back, but I was not sure if it was for the café or apartments downstairs, so I just found street parking nearby. The inside gave me Spaniard vibes because of the cream, smooth walls and dark wooden accents. The following were the two things that instantly caught my attention when I walked in: They have merchandise on display for sale and it seems like high quality material and they had a vehicle made of croissants on display, maybe about 1.5 ft x 1 ft x 6 inches. They have their pastries on display which helps visualize what you're getting before buying it. They are unique and big in size. Their drink menu is good and includes a mix of teas (including matcha) and coffee. I went with the bee latte which was supposed to have honey, cardamom, and cayenne. I was interested in seeing how sweet, herbal/minty, and spicy would taste together. I was also [easily] self-convinced into getting a Za'atar croissant. After our order came out, we walked outside and sat at their patio area which has about 5-6 tables enough for two people each. The latte was good. I appreciated how it was not sweet, but I did think the cardamom was too subtle. It seemed like the cayenne was powder just sprinkled on top and I might've inhaled half of it on my first sip, so I was dying a bit. The Za'atar croissant was given to us in a brown paper box with the outside of their building drawn onto it. Since we asked for it toasted, it was warm and extra crispy/flaky on top. It was flat (about 1 inch thick) and about 6 inches in diameter, so big enough to share if you're just interested in a light snack. The inside of every swirl was packed with olive oil, middle eastern herbs, and lots of sesame seeds. Although it may take away from the traditional flavors and way of eating it, I wish it came with something to dip it into like whipped cream cheese or smashed olives. Nonetheless, it was delicious. On weekends, they have a laptop free policy which I think it good to allow for more people to enjoy, rather than people taking up tables for a while to do work.

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    Coffee area
    Spanish latte
    Spanish latte
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