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I came for breakfast with a friend on a weekday and it was so so so so good. Parking was super easy to start and there was no wait. Our server was lovely and the coffee was hot and tasty! If you have any dietary restrictions, you HAVE to come here. They are beyond accommodating. We decided to split the giant potato pancake and if you know me, you know I'm still drooling over this. I opted to try one of their vegan breakfast items and did a tofu scramble, it has tahini in it! Never thought of adding that. Very good. I love that you could get fresh fruit as a side too. And the fruit was actually fresh and not from a can. They also have gluten free options too. My friend wholeheartedly enjoyed her bash and entree too. Super inexpensive breakfast too!
Had a Philadelphia Omelet. It was superb! Large and hearty with a beefy flavor that was perfect. The only recommendation is to add some mushrooms but hey, I'm not the chef. The music was much better too. CCR, Grateful Dead, Doobie Bros.
The quality of the service and food go hand in hand. Very friendly and attentive staff. The corned beef hash Benedict with had browns was absolutely delicious! Love that you can order a single pancake too! Highly recommend the spot for top notch service and great food!
Ordered takeout from classic cafe!! Called to place the order and whoever we spoke to on the phone was amazing! When I went to pick it up, the inside of the restaurant was the perfect vibe for a quick bite and we were in and out super quick! The food was so good and I will definitely be back!
Thank you Yelpers! I was in Providence and swung by this gem. Inside is very nice with great diner vibes. Staff was excellent. Had their deluxe grilled cheese with home-fries. It was amazing. A grilled cheese loaded with bacon and lots of tomato slices. It came out gooey and cheesy. Most important, it was delicious. Swing by and enjoy breakfast or lunch. Or be like me and have a combo of both.
Went there for breakfast and lunch. Took my breakfast Togo so I didn't get any pictures. All the food is cooked to order . I had the Porky on sourdough. Which is two eggs and sausage on you choice of bread . It was delicious, and it's not a messy sandwich to eat. Made no messes in my truck. I also got a large coffee with milk . Their coffee is strong but it doesn't taste like Starbucks burnt coffee strong. The portion size was big enough to split with two people. My total for the meal tax and all was under 10 bucks . The burger is made to order and to your liking. I absolutely love places I can order a burger medium or medium rare. Bun was super fresh and did not fall apart while eating the burger. Burger was cooked correctly, very juicy and tasted great. Service was also great and for being busy I did not have to wait long for my order. After tax my burger and fries was around $11:50 , which is cheap for a sit down restaurant. Fries were also very good, not greasy, nothing fancy, just your regular thicker cut fries. The place is very casual and slightly noisy when crowded. But it's great to be in a place that still has the classic decor of a old time deli .
As far as I know this place does not take reservations, though it probably should for a busy little diner. I came with a party of 6 at about 10AM - assumed we would have a wait and we did based on our larger group. It seems they only had one table ready to accommodate us. Once we were seated, our waitress seemed.... Stressed to say the least. Being sat with a 4 top and immediately a 6 top right after, she's overwhelmed. She asked our drinks fairly quickly and brought most of them out in a quick manner. Had to wait for a couple (iced coffee and orange juice?) I think she just didn't remember them as she didn't write it down. I don't blame her for any of this though, management should be prepared for a busy Saturday morning, let alone on a holiday weekend. The vibe is quick, greasy, comfort foods in an old school diner aesthetic. You've basically got a long building with mostly 2-4 top tables and plenty of bar seating where you can sit and watch the open kitchen prepare food. It's exactly what you'd imagine for a diner, lots of red wallpaper, cabinets and decor. The walls are lined with little knick knacks you can look at while you wait for your meal. Food: eggs - had ordered them poached - way overcooked Bacon - too crispy- burnt Pancakes - one complaint of too much butter(?) but I don't agree with this French toast - undercooked Scrambled eggs - unseasoned/bland I mean pretty basic diner with pretty basic diner food. Not bad. Not great.
The Classic Cafe has an extensive menu. I would describe it as an actual greasy spoon, as you can see from the pictures. I ordered the Hashed Benedict with rye toast and a side of fruit for $24. The only edible portions were the poached eggs, which were a little too done, the corned beef hash, which was very good and definitely homemade with sizable chunks of corned beef, and the fruit, which was fresh. The "Hollandaise" sauce had no flavor at all. As you can see from the picture, it almost looks like melted butter. Both english muffins were both soaked in grease and were inedible, along with the cold rye toast. The home fries were cubed red potatoes, and wold have been good without the excess amount of salt. And, to add insult to injury, the cutlery packet was missing a fork, so I ate with a spoon. The place was almost deserted, so the cook was not rushed at all. There are lots of good reviews, so I suspect they had a different cook that day.
I'm a fan overall just a couple things they could have done better. The eggs were not fully incorporated and were nearly cold when they arrived, other than that it was a good tasting breakfast. Service was good, friendly with frequent follow-ups.
We dined in on a Sunday afternoon and waited only about 10 minutes before being seated. The staff was all extremely kind and friendly and to me it's a great sign when a spot is busy on the weekend mornings/afternoons so we were happy to wait. It looks like a classic cafe/diner for that cozy feeling. I'll admit we were a little worse for wear from the night before but my meal here was delish and exactly what I needed. I preface with this because I ordered a side of biscuits and gravy and an order of loaded Philly fries. Next time I'm in providence, I'll have to try the true breakfast. It all looked great!
Holy hell...do not come here unless you are ready to EAT!! Their portion sizes are unbelievably large and the food is equally unbelievable. These types of restaurants are becoming less and less around the USA BUT if you find yourself in Providence, you absolutely want to stop in here. Our server was so good, we had no wait and our food was out in less than 15 min & it was piping hot!!
Came to the Classic cafe for a late breakfast . The name really says it all. From the quaint diner like decor to the large portions and friendly service . I ordered an omelette with toast and grits . Speedy delivery of the food to my table and hot, fresh and tasty eats ! Will surely be back to try some lunch items !!
1 month ago
Amazing gluten-free bread, I had the Westminster breakfast sandwich and added the homemade fries. Simply delicious. read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
I came for breakfast with a friend on a weekday and it was so so so so good. Parking was super easy to start and there was no wait. Our server was lovely and the coffee was hot and tasty! If you have any dietary restrictions, you HAVE to come here. They are beyond accommodating. We decided to split the giant potato pancake and if you know me, you know I'm still drooling over this. I opted to try one of their vegan breakfast items and did a tofu scramble, it has tahini in it! Never thought of adding that. Very good. I love that you could get fresh fruit as a side too. And the fruit was actually fresh and not from a can. They also have gluten free options too. My friend wholeheartedly enjoyed her bash and entree too. Super inexpensive breakfast too! read more
1 month ago
Had a Philadelphia Omelet. It was superb! Large and hearty with a beefy flavor that was perfect. The only recommendation is to add some mushrooms but hey, I'm not the chef. The music was much better too. CCR, Grateful Dead, Doobie Bros. read more
3 months ago
The quality of the service and food go hand in hand. Very friendly and attentive staff. The corned beef hash Benedict with had browns was absolutely delicious! Love that you can order a single pancake too! Highly recommend the spot for top notch service and great food! read more
4 months ago
Ordered takeout from classic cafe!! Called to place the order and whoever we spoke to on the phone was amazing! When I went to pick it up, the inside of the restaurant was the perfect vibe for a quick bite and we were in and out super quick! The food was so good and I will definitely be back! read more
Thank you Yelpers! I was in Providence and swung by this gem. Inside is very nice with great diner vibes. Staff was excellent. Had their deluxe grilled cheese with home-fries. It was amazing. A grilled cheese loaded with bacon and lots of tomato slices. It came out gooey and cheesy. Most important, it was delicious. Swing by and enjoy breakfast or lunch. Or be like me and have a combo of both. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Went there for breakfast and lunch. Took my breakfast Togo so I didn't get any pictures. All the food is cooked to order . I had the Porky on sourdough. Which is two eggs and sausage on you choice of bread . It was delicious, and it's not a messy sandwich to eat. Made no messes in my truck. I also got a large coffee with milk . Their coffee is strong but it doesn't taste like Starbucks burnt coffee strong. The portion size was big enough to split with two people. My total for the meal tax and all was under 10 bucks . The burger is made to order and to your liking. I absolutely love places I can order a burger medium or medium rare. Bun was super fresh and did not fall apart while eating the burger. Burger was cooked correctly, very juicy and tasted great. Service was also great and for being busy I did not have to wait long for my order. After tax my burger and fries was around $11:50 , which is cheap for a sit down restaurant. Fries were also very good, not greasy, nothing fancy, just your regular thicker cut fries. The place is very casual and slightly noisy when crowded. But it's great to be in a place that still has the classic decor of a old time deli . read more
As far as I know this place does not take reservations, though it probably should for a busy little diner. I came with a party of 6 at about 10AM - assumed we would have a wait and we did based on our larger group. It seems they only had one table ready to accommodate us. Once we were seated, our waitress seemed.... Stressed to say the least. Being sat with a 4 top and immediately a 6 top right after, she's overwhelmed. She asked our drinks fairly quickly and brought most of them out in a quick manner. Had to wait for a couple (iced coffee and orange juice?) I think she just didn't remember them as she didn't write it down. I don't blame her for any of this though, management should be prepared for a busy Saturday morning, let alone on a holiday weekend. The vibe is quick, greasy, comfort foods in an old school diner aesthetic. You've basically got a long building with mostly 2-4 top tables and plenty of bar seating where you can sit and watch the open kitchen prepare food. It's exactly what you'd imagine for a diner, lots of red wallpaper, cabinets and decor. The walls are lined with little knick knacks you can look at while you wait for your meal. Food: eggs - had ordered them poached - way overcooked Bacon - too crispy- burnt Pancakes - one complaint of too much butter(?) but I don't agree with this French toast - undercooked Scrambled eggs - unseasoned/bland I mean pretty basic diner with pretty basic diner food. Not bad. Not great. read more
5 months ago
The Classic Cafe has an extensive menu. I would describe it as an actual greasy spoon, as you can see from the pictures. I ordered the Hashed Benedict with rye toast and a side of fruit for $24. The only edible portions were the poached eggs, which were a little too done, the corned beef hash, which was very good and definitely homemade with sizable chunks of corned beef, and the fruit, which was fresh. The "Hollandaise" sauce had no flavor at all. As you can see from the picture, it almost looks like melted butter. Both english muffins were both soaked in grease and were inedible, along with the cold rye toast. The home fries were cubed red potatoes, and wold have been good without the excess amount of salt. And, to add insult to injury, the cutlery packet was missing a fork, so I ate with a spoon. The place was almost deserted, so the cook was not rushed at all. There are lots of good reviews, so I suspect they had a different cook that day. read more
I'm a fan overall just a couple things they could have done better. The eggs were not fully incorporated and were nearly cold when they arrived, other than that it was a good tasting breakfast. Service was good, friendly with frequent follow-ups. read more
We dined in on a Sunday afternoon and waited only about 10 minutes before being seated. The staff was all extremely kind and friendly and to me it's a great sign when a spot is busy on the weekend mornings/afternoons so we were happy to wait. It looks like a classic cafe/diner for that cozy feeling. I'll admit we were a little worse for wear from the night before but my meal here was delish and exactly what I needed. I preface with this because I ordered a side of biscuits and gravy and an order of loaded Philly fries. Next time I'm in providence, I'll have to try the true breakfast. It all looked great! read more
Holy hell...do not come here unless you are ready to EAT!! Their portion sizes are unbelievably large and the food is equally unbelievable. These types of restaurants are becoming less and less around the USA BUT if you find yourself in Providence, you absolutely want to stop in here. Our server was so good, we had no wait and our food was out in less than 15 min & it was piping hot!! read more
Came to the Classic cafe for a late breakfast . The name really says it all. From the quaint diner like decor to the large portions and friendly service . I ordered an omelette with toast and grits . Speedy delivery of the food to my table and hot, fresh and tasty eats ! Will surely be back to try some lunch items !! read more
1 year ago
Josie our server was amazing. Little café on the corner. Yummy food.. went right before lunch time had breakfast. As we were leaving it was full of diners we were just traveling through. read more
2 years ago
Great service, love the ambiance. Food pretty decent could use a little more flavor. Potatoes over cooked but hash browns perfect. Sourdough really soft snd fresh not too sour tho. Cute and cozy read more
Simply fantastic food and friendliest service! We skipped a nonsense French brunch place for this classic cafe and that was the best idea ever! The warm soft vegetarian omelet with cold fluffy sour cream on the side is a very sophisticated combination. The saltiness of the eggs, sweetness of the vegetables, and sour creaminess from the sour cream created multilevel flavors. Other things we tried are also delicious. Recommended! read more
2 years ago
Guys!? STOP GIVING OVERDUE HOME FRIES!!!! I don't know why you think this is ok?! I work hard for my money and these cost me $2.99 to add to my breakfast sandwich. I hope the manager sees this post. It's May 07,2024 and I placed an order around 11am-ish. read more
4 years ago
This place is just around the corner from my place, and offers fantastic diner food. I enjoyed my classic breakfast dish and my friend's omelet looked delicious as well. Attentive and friendly service and the price is right. I recommend you go check them out for either breakfast or lunch. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Breakfast is something I always have a healthy appetite for, especially the kind of breakfast that is prepared at The Classic Cafe. This Providence staple has done a classic rendition of American favorites that like this establishment, have stood the test of time. They do it all here, at least until 3pm. The place honestly looks like less of a cafe and more of a diner. Adorned on the walls are memorabilia-Americana and along the windows are a series of cushy booths for small groups. There is also the classic counter bar, reminiscent of the old railroad style restaurants that serve the very same kind of food. As previously stated, I'm a fan of all things breakfast. This place makes it well, especially their silky smooth omelettes, their extremely savory (and a tad salty) gravy, along with fluffy pancakes, and a mean crispy set of hashbrowns. Forget the breakfast potatoes (aka home fries), the hashbrowns are worth their weight in butter. The ultimate item though is their "hashita," their grilled hash "fajita" that comes complete with grilled hash, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, poached eggs, and fajita sauce. It is then served with tortillas, sour cream, and salsa. Big appetites can rejoice with things like the "Sampler" which has 4 pieces of bacon, 4 sausages, 4 eggs, potato choices (hashbrowns will never fail you!), regular toast, french toast, and biscuits and gravy. That's basically the whole gamut of breakfast foods. I think the prices are probably not exactly cheap in Providence but it'd be a steal in my neck of the woods. Service is fairly standard, not the most friendly but they get the job done. In fact if I lived in the area, there'd be no question that I'd become a frequent customer. read more
This place was amazing for Breakfast. It looks local and it is. Plenty of street parking and we walked in and sat right down. Our waitress was super friendly and very attentive. My coffee never went dry. The breakfast was incredible. Eggs were cooked perfectly and everything had wonderful flavor. Nobody rushed us to seat the next people and everybody was friendly. Lots of cool pics and tons on the walls. Loved it. read more
4 years ago
Wow what a great breakfast! The wife & I shared the SAMPLER. For only $25 we ate like royalty. Everything was cooked to perfection...French toast with plentiful amount of egg coating and lightly browned, large helping of the most wonderful biscuits and gravy I have ever tasted with tasty pieces of sausage, over easy jumbo fried eggs cooked as should be running egg yolks. Choice of rye and sourdough toast for dipping. Large crispy bacon and choice of pan fried potato pancakes or hashed brown or home fries. We could have substituted anything for what was on the menu with no issues or up charge. Jackie our waitress was super nice, friendly and professional. Explained the menu, kept the coffee cups full and came by frequently even this was a busy Saturday morning. This would be our go to eatery if we only lived in Providence RI. ENJOY THE FOOD! read more
3 years ago
The service was great. They were very attentive and friendly. Food was 11/10. The bagel was toasted on the stove top with butter which made a great crunch and kept the bagel moist. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I have gone to classic Cafe since I was in high school and I am now going to be 50 years old they have the best chili! This is my second time ordering breakfast from them and I'm sure everything would have come hot but I'm not sure how the delivery girl was getting around so my coffee was cold but whatever the food was still so good! I think the next time I order the grits I will say not too much butter but they were excellent I had to add the pictures of the hair just in case they are looking at this post so they have whoever puts the food in the containers to be sure to check them before they put them in it's not a health hazard for me or anything accidents happen just be careful. I will of course keep going to this place because I am just so loyal to it I don't go in the building anymore but the food is always done really good read more
Best diner food I've had in Rhode Island thus far! FOOD (8/10) Absolutely delicious! Had the green breakfast sandwich and the pumpkin pancake. The pancake had actual pumpkin in it rather than the flavoring. The Greek sandwich was out of this world delicious! SERVICE (8/10) Very polite, accommodating, and everyone greets you with big smile. C19 RESPONSE: Everyone was wearing a mask, including the cooks. Booths seems clean & so did the restrooms. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Stopped here for breakfast and it was a good diner breakfast experience! Server was nice, fairly attentive and quick with most things. The food was good, no complaints other than it took a little long but we'd rather have warm, cooked food than not! My M.S.S omelette was tasty, the home fries and toast made it a huge portion. 4/5 for good food and service. read more
I have this rule, if a restaurant is only open for breakfast, then the place is usually awesome, this place was awesome! The inside kinda has a darker, retro diner feel, it seems like an ideal place to film Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The place is affordable and the portions are generous, this place is definitely a place to check out. The food: Country Fried Steak & Eggs- Breaded fried steak covered with country gravy. This is also known as chicken fried steak and the one here was so freaking awesome! I thought the steak was nice and tender, I loved the crust on the steak and the country gravy added so much flavor but most importantly to me, the gravy wasn't overly salty as it usually is. For choice of potato, I highly recommend their potato cakes which was my fav potato dish here, it was like a really awesome smashed potato cake. For egg, I decided on over easy since the yolk adds an extra layer of flavor. I highly recommend this dish. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Xa1727R_GW47D8XR166olQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA F.A.S.T.- Feta, avocado, spinach & tomato omelet. The F.A.S.T. was good, like standard good but the not as exciting as the country fried steak. The flavors on the omelet were nice but the omelet was a little dryer that I was hoping/expecting. But the combination of the spinach, avocado, tomato and feta were great. For potato, I chose hashbrowns, the hashbrowns were solid, they were like potato strands with some crunchy bits, I liked the hashbrowns but I am obsessed with their potato cake. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cJ_7J0-AMGBKJojQPwq6cw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA read more
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865 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903
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Is there any pork derived products in the pancakes and french toast, like Lard for example? I'm a non-pork eater.
No, there isn't. However, the pancakes and French toast are both made on the same flat top that they prepare their sausage and bacon.
Do they use nut products in their kitchen?
We have walnuts but keep them in a sealed container and only use them in pancakes in request. If you let us know of an allergy we can and will make sure that there would be…
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