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    Sophia’s Cafe

    3.9 (59 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Brandon N.

    Unexpected trip to Rhode Island and a TikTok search brought me here. Usually TikTok is hit or miss mostly miss for me but not this time!! I tried a beef and chicken patty and both were crazy. The chicken had more flavor but both were good. The cheese was different than what I'm used to but not mad and didn't affect the flavor. Then we tried the steak and cheese but Massachusetts style aka no cheese sauce... super well seasoned and flavorful. Same with the chopped cheese. The toasted bread definitely smashed and added to the texture. The tres leche and smoothie (no milk) were the perfect sweet for the savory. And it was super affordable!! I fed five people with apps for under $70!! Definitely not worth a cross state drive but if local or in town it's a must grab!!

    Chimi de Pernil maybe the coleslaw and pork were prepared today, but again - drenched innmayo
    Jim M.

    90 minute roundtrip based on a PVD blog recommendation for what felt like Bait and switch. They don't serve coffee or pastries the website would indicate otherwise. I don't know where the photos were taken on the website, but they weren't taken here. Indifferent staff (how do you get an empanada order wrong when they're marked?) I got the feeling the counter staff wished she were anywhere else - and after the ordrr arrived, we did, too. This is food for children; bland, textureless and everything is just swimming in mayonnaise. Unless you're walking by - just don't.

    Empanadas, delicious
    Nick C.

    Amazing flavors! I got the large Chimi d'Pollo sandwich for $10.50. It was stuffed well with very tasty shredded chicken and they were very liberal with their delicious mayo which took the sandwich over the top. The bread was unreal. Crunchy but soft in the inside and it held up to all the gooey ingredients. Then I got 1 ham and cheese empanada and 1 chicken and cheese empanada. ($1.62 each) Oh man, they were warm, super crispy and had great flavor. The lady who took my order was very nice and it came out quick for being so fresh. I live closer to Cranston and I can't wait until they open that location!

    Pizza empanada
    Kent S.

    I have been to this place few times. Since I had not reviewed it I decided to add a review. It's a small Dominican restaurant in Providence. It does have small chairs and table but not really set up for dine in. It's a very popular place among locals as the place is always filled with people and cars. The place is also located in ghetto neighborhoods so I would not come here at night. Due to these reasons Its probably a better pick up or delivery from this place if you are placing order otherwise you will wait a while. I've tried their chopped cheese, steak and cheese, frikitaki, chimi d pollo, mango smoothies, passion fruit juice, and all kinds of empanada. Their food is great but if you don't like greasy or fried food it's probably not for you. Their pressed sandwich is always on point. Crunchy on outside and juicy in the inside. Personally I enjoyed Frikitaki the most. It's basically chopped cheese with veggie and egg with mayo. So far the drinks that I tried were also good and empanada is very good as well. Empanada is crispy on the outside and cheesy and savory on the inside. My personal favorite is chicken and cheese and ham and cheese. Overall I like this place. Food is good and price is reasonable but there are some negatives. Service may not be always great because they are usually very busy and they have hard time catching orders or getting the right orders sometimes. Today I ordered chicken and cheese empanada and i got pizza empanada so I told the staff and they gave me another empanada but it was again pizza empanada (maybe someone mixed up empanadas?). The food is pretty greasy as you can see the grease seep out of the bag and the wrappers. Finally, the location is not very good and the place is very small to accommodate a-lot of demands. TLDR: If you have not tried it I would recommend but make sure to order a head or get it through delivery.

    Chopped Cheese
    Robert G.

    My first visit to Sophia's was amazing. My second visit... not so much. I should've known that right when they opened up their second location in Cranston that the quality of the Providence location would go down. My fries were soggy and cold, our sandwiches had less meat than before, and they messed up our order of empanadas. This time I went to the shop for pickup and it was dirty with flies everywhere and the staff was rude and seemed unmotivated to work. I would say try the new location on Park Ave in Cranston because their food is good but not sure about the effort in their original spot.

    Pizza empanada
    Jamie A.

    Delicious and absolutely great while still hot. Tried all the empanadas and the pizza empanada was my favorite. Can't go wrong with any of them. Smoothies were refreshing and all worth the wait. Location is clean and they had plenty of regulars stop by. It's not too much of a dine in place, since seats on stools and the tables are side one person counters. Definitely a pick up and go place. I am coming again soon to share with my family all the empanadas ~

    Chimi d Pollo Sandwich
    Andrea P.

    Went with a friend and got the chimi de pollo and Cuban sandwiches. Fresh, authentic and delish. The staff was knowledgeable in helping us choose and so friendly. We'll definitely be back.

    Chimi de Res
    Merlyz Q.

    I got the Chimi de res and added extra cabbage and cheese to it. Their chimis are good made with French bread so when fresh it's crunchy and good. Their meat is cut into strips verses a patty which I enjoy more. Their sauce is great with the Chimi and I always get extra to smoother it in the sandwiches. I also have gotten the pork chimi which is not as good but is delicious when you add the sauce to it as well to give it that extra kick. I have gotten their breakfast egg bacon and cheese sandwhich that also comes on French bread. Their patilitos are really cheesy and delicious. The only reason why I didn't give them 4 stars is because their service needs serious work. Often time calling ahead doesn't guarantee they will start on your food before you get there so it's best to just order in person and wait there. The average wait time is atleast 40 minutes. There prices are higher than average for a chimi but worth it because it is also better than the average chimi that you can find in providence. Egg bacon and cheese breakfast sandwich 7/10 Chimi de res 9/10 Pork chimi 7/10 Beef and cheese patilitos 8/10

    Issa S.

    Very unprofessional; it was 9:20 when I called, and someone picked up. I asked if you guys were open till ten they said yes; when I came here, seven mins later. I kid you not, they locked the door as I was parking in reverse, and when I walked in, they shut off the lights, stood there, and looked at me! Why answer the phone and say you are open till ten like the business states and not follow what it says? Get people that want to work the hours and not lie to the customers that are burning their gas to come here for nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will never come here again. If I could give it no stars, I definitely would. Be honest! That's how you have a business. P.S. The only reason I called and asked is because the last time I came here, they were complaining about people coming in and stating they were closing the door because they wanted to bounce! So I instead called cause gas is not cheap, and I didn't want to look dumb calling, and it's closed. I only came cause they said yes, they are open, and look now, they lied. Don't worry, I'll take my hard earn money to a business that abides by the time they open and close!

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    Delicious Yaroa! And the empanadas were all great as well. Takeout was easy and fast.

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    2 years ago

    Best empanadas! Good people and welcoming atmosphere, definitely going to come back. Worth checking out!

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    1 year ago

    it's so good the empanadas are the best ,the French fries are so good,the service is good they so nice and caring.

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    3 years ago

    Screwed up the order and sent us out with extra fries instead of empanadas They also substituted chicken tenders for the wings

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Everything is fresh and made to order the natural juices are delicious!!!

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    Cuban sandwich was awesome and the empanadas were slamming too! Definitely worth trying this place out, staff was very friendly as well!

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