I happened to be in the right place at the right time one day and walked into this bakery. It is…read moreclean and pleasant. The owner is on site and willing to discuss the offerings in their case of goodies. The woman who helped me the first time really knew the business and was able to answer questions I had about ingredients, etc. I appreciate that they have vegan and gluten free pastries. Their cookies are certainly a handful and quite yummy. I've been back there again and have been pleased with what I chose. If you like big soft ginger cookies, you will find them here. I will be back to try other items and I definitely will try their coffee. Prices are reasonable. This is a place worth keeping around. Give them your support.

RI food Fights iced coffee challenge brought me to this little gem of a bakery. All the baked goods…read morelooked SO GOOD! They even had gluten free options such as cupcakes and muffins. Coffee was ok-will def put this on my list to come back to for some sweets!

First time in many years, better than I remember. Food was great but what made it perfect was our…read moreserver. She was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Made a great lunch better!!!

We had an incredible experience at Blackie's. The food was absolutely phenomenal from start to…read morefinish. We started with the Chicken Marsala Stuffed Mushrooms, which were packed with rich, savory flavor. I ordered the 'Shroomy Grilled Cheese, and it was next-level comfort food; gooey, earthy, and perfectly balanced. My husband and aunt both had the New School Smash Burger, and they couldn't stop raving about it. Every dish was bursting with flavor and truly "to die for." Our server, David, made the night even better. He was attentive, upbeat, and genuinely kind; an overall great spirit with a fantastic attitude who elevated the entire dining experience. David even brought us some of their popcorn, which was so delicious and such a fun extra touch. We loved the food, we loved the service, and we will definitely be back; highly recommend.

All the staff is attentive and on point. The menu has something for everyone. I ordered one of the…read morespecials created by Chef Bradley, Salmon Encroute. Simply Amazing. All the desserts are made in house and are a perfect topping to an amazing dinner experience. The atmosphere is easy and comfortable, yet just the right touch of elegance. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. You will not be disappointed.

The best waitress, Taylor, best food, best drinks, best atmosphere! We will be back! We got the…read morechili calamari, chicken Marsala and veal parm, with a S'mores martini, and a apple Old Fashion, great cocktails!

When Taylor S and I arrived at Laura's tonight we were starving! Our server Delaney got our orders…read morein (and out) super fast for us and we were beyond appreciative! She was a wonderful server---friendly, helpful, personable and concerned about the allergy we mentioned. She was truly wonderful. Food was really good. It was fresh and fixed our starving problem. We also each left with half of our meal for tomorrow as portions were generous and pricing was good! The place was packed with functions and celebrations which was odd for a Monday, but good for business! We can't wait to come back for cool drinks next time!

Laura's has so many fun things on their menu, including drinks and food. My friends and I enjoy the…read moresalads, sides, drinks, and more. They also have specials. The staff is friendly! The vibe of the restaurant is cute, with games playing above the bar. Sometimes the parking can be a pain, however, that is usually due to the restaurant being busy. Of all my times there, the only menu item my friends have not loved is the burger. Besides that, everything else has been good! Super cute place & fun to take friends who are visiting RI!

The ziti and meatballs are always delicious…read more The service is great Definitely recommend this restaurant for weekly visit. The pizza is one of the best in RI

I had chicken parm calzone tonight, unfortunately a very subpar calzone. The dough is like cheap…read morewhite bread dough, it lacks chew and flavor and anything resembling a good pizza dough. The sauce is also just about as blah as you can get, and to top it off almost no cheese:/ the only redeeming factor is the chicken is good, otherwise it would be one star.

I've eaten at Trattoria Romana on several occasions for dinner, lunch and for take-out. It has been…read moreat times, excellent, and at times mediocre, but I have never had a bad meal there. The atmosphere is as good as you can have in a strip-mall. It can be crowded and noisy at times, but never intolerable. Service is "good enough" with staff sometimes relying too much on prepared scripts. They are always polite if not occasionally distracted. It's a decent, usually safe choice for dinner though expect to be underwhelmed.

I'd like to re-share my July 2011 review. I'd note that I have never returned willingly. I had one…read morework event and someone bought me lunch from there. I still don't miss this place. Good Italian isn't hard to find in RI. Do I hold a grudge? You betcha. We were there to celebrate a family birthday and that family member is no longer here. July 31, 2011 Let me begin by saying that the food is excellent if not a bit pricey for the area. In fact, Trattoria WAS my new favorite restaurant until my experience last night. We arrived for 6:30 reservations for five of us and had a great, attentive waiter. A little after an hour into our meal, the hostess ushered in a group of 32 into the restaurants side room. A couple minutes after they went in, they were all ushered back out because someone said the room was not ready. We later found out that they were 15 minutes early for their reservation. For the entire duration of that 15 minutes the owner/manager allowed 32+ people to mill around in the middle of the restaurant floor. Not just near the bar but around the main entrance to the kitchen. In fact, they were packed in so tight, we were unable to talk, servers could not leave the kitchen area, and no one in a position of authority addressed the situation. During this time drinks were frequently passed over our heads and someone began using the back of my wife's chair as a leaning post. Once they disbursed, we tried to address the situation with the manager only to find out that she is the owner as well. Here is where we go South. She did apologize for the situation but made and excuse for it as well. "They were early and I tried to get them to move. I politely asked several times but they would not listen to me" Let me call the WAAMBULANCE! You are the owner and manager and you are unable to manage a crowd in your facility? Seriously? So we stated twice that it should have been handled better. The owners response? "I already apologized, what more do you want from me?" Oh, and if she should read this, I would note that your mother should have raised you better. It is impolite to point your finger in your customers faces while you are theoretically providing an apology. When one of our party said they weren't inspired to come back, her answer? "good!" Seriously? Wonderful customer service skills. We ended agreeing to disagree because she clearly was not going to leave our table without the last word and an attempt to prove that she was right. The waiter tried to salvage it but the mood of the night was spoiled and we all felt it. We ate a decent meal and left. No one offered dessert or coffee....we were brought our check as soon as the plates were cleared. Did I feel welcome? Certainly not. Would I go back? Never. The owner's attitude was so poor and callous I will never again go to Trattoria Romana. I'm not sure if she figures that they are busy enough so who cares about a few customers or if she is simply bitchy by nature. She surely could use a significant amount of customer service training. On the final bill, they did remove 1 round of drinks as a courtesy (I had asked for 2). But in the end, there are more than enough dining choices in the area that welcome your business and treat you like a king. Try Federal Hill or D. Carlos in Smithfield. You may just avoid the worst dining experience you have ever had. I can say without a doubt that I have never been treated as rudely in a service situation. Being yelled at by the owner in front of other customers was simply beyond believable. Others did complain but not as forcefully after they saw our treatment.

Unbelievable flavor! Cannot wait to go back! Pastrami and ribs were amazing! Also had the pulled…read morepork!

Love the food here. The cucumber salad is awesome . The cuban was so good …read more I also had the Ruben and it's very good. The fries are fried in beef taloe ,

The outside of the location isn't aesthetically stellar, but it's very accessible near the highway…read moreand the interior decor is lovely. The service is top notch and the food is superb. The oil for the bread was delicious and clearly it's popular as they sell it by the bottle at the door! We went on Thanksgiving; most of our table got the Thanksgiving dinner special but others ordered normal menu options. Everyone was pleased with their choices. I will definitely be returning!

I personally really like this restaurant. They have great choices on their menu tons to choose…read morefrom. The sangria is excellent.

I can't believe I've had coffee from The Coffee Cubby before but never actually stopped in until…read morethis month's RI Food Fights Best Iced Coffee Challenge. Wow - this may have just become my favorite coffee! I ordered the Beach Bum - a summer seasonal latte with coconut, hazelnut and vanilla as an iced coffee and it was absolutely delicious. It earned a permanent spot in my cup holder for the drive home and I was already thinking about my next visit before I got there. The shop itself is cute and welcoming. I even had the chance to watch Scott Groome painting a new mural outside and it's going to look fantastic. The staff were friendly, patient and happy to answer my questions, which made the visit even better. My only complaint is that the menu changes a little too quickly. There were drinks I wanted to come back and try that were already gone! That's probably just another reason I'll have to keep stopping by. I'll definitely be back soon to finally get my own latte bucket!

I stopped by the Coffee Cubby today and was overall very happy with the experience. Parking was a…read morelittle tight, someone did almost hit me. But, that's not Coffee Cubby's fault. The restaurant itself is cute! There some outdoor(ish) seating and a beautiful mural. Where you order is a spacious room with benches for waiting. They have menus on a counter if you're like me and can't see very well without glasses. The girls who served me were very kind and attentive. I ordered the frozen lemonade and the lion bagel sandwich. The lemonade was good- tasted like a powdered mix but wasn't unpleasant. The sandwich I thought was a little messy with the avocado and chipotle. A little on the gooey side. But I did love the crispy bacon and well cooked egg. The bagel was denser than I would have liked but did work well with the other ingredients. I'd definitely stop by the Coffee Cubby again in the future. This time I think I would just try a different order!