Rhode Island has no shortage of old-school bakeries, and I say that without a bit of shame. We're lucky to still have so many of these neighborhood places around, and Silver Star Bakery is definitely one of my favorites. I'll admit that I don't get here as often as I'd like. I usually stop in when I happen to be in the area, but that almost makes it more of a treat when I do.
Silver Star is a smaller neighborhood bakery, and that's exactly what I like about it. There's nothing pretentious about the place and no attempt to turn a simple bakery into some sort of trendy destination. You walk in, you're greeted by incredibly friendly people, and there's a very good selection of pastries and baked goods staring back at you. The variety is impressive considering the size of the shop, and I usually end up leaving with more than I originally intended to buy.
The coffee is also very good, which matters to me. There's something about getting a good cup of coffee alongside a fresh pastry from a neighborhood bakery that just works. Silver Star gets that combination right without making a production out of it.
The prices are another big plus. Everything feels reasonably priced, especially compared with what you can end up paying at some of the newer bakeries and cafés. You're getting good food, good coffee, friendly service, and that genuine neighborhood-bakery atmosphere without feeling like you're being charged extra for the privilege.
Five stars from me. Silver Star is exactly the kind of bakery I hope Rhode Island continues to hold onto. Small, friendly, affordable, plenty of good pastries, and no unnecessary fuss. I always enjoy stopping in, and I'm already looking forward to the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more