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    Van's Spa

    4.4 (39 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 1:45 pm

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    Divey
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Aubri O.

    This place is an absolute gem of a dive joint! 4 booths for 4, 2 tables for 2, and counter seating for 6. We arrived at 12:30pm on Monday and we're able to grab a table quickly - Manny just asked we give him a chance to wipe it down before we did. Like folks said, the menus are on the walls (see the pictures). I had the monkey bread French toast and it was amazing. Fries were fresh and crisp, bacon perfectly cooked. Burger was huge, and BLT was exactly what it should be. You grab your drinks yourself from the fridge, and put your order in at the counter with one of the two folks behind there - just be clear, and willing to repeat it a few times since they call it out to each other rather than write it, and there's no computer system. Payment was CASH ONLY, $25 for the 3 of us including drinks and tax, and you'd better believe I left a good tip! The walls of this place are a treasure chest of memories from RI and American history almost 100 years long now. I saw lots of locals, a few college kids, and some old friends of the owner in the restaurant the day I came in. A real friendly, get it right as you go feeling. I love love love this kind of owner run small business, where the frills are community and affordable prices

    Manny always being busy serving up great food.
    TJ S.

    This place always delivers good food and food service. A bit quirky and colorful because of the man, Manny. The coffee and conversations among the mix of old regulars and newbies customers flow endlessly. Small but a fun place to be. What continues to amaze me is the price and the service at this place. You cannot beat the price on the stuff you get here. Everything is made to order and fast service is this place's hallmark. This is a sure bet if you are looking for good ole quality American breakfast and Sunday brunch.

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    Great, old style breakfast with amusing decor. The food is greasy and delicious and prices are affordable. Cash only!

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    3 years ago

    Nothing fancy - simple fast and delicious food. Fed our family of three for under $25. This place is a hidden gem.

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    2 years ago

    great food love it here. the monkey bread french toast is my favorite!!! great people too

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    3 years ago

    Amazing old school diner. Don't come here looking for a fancy or if you're socially awkward. Friendly owner behind the counter.

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    3 years ago

    Looking for a diner with good food at good prices? Look no further! It's always a treat to go to Van's.

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    6 years ago

    Lots of character! And amazing Monkey Bread French Toast! Double Wow! Sat at the counter and we're entertained the entire time.

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    8 years ago

    This place is a dive gem. Get comfortable and hang out with Manny to clear all your hangovers

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    13 years ago

    The only place I know of for great breakfast , great entertainment and leave with a full belly and a full wallet.

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    15 years ago

    Great place for cheap breakfast and lunch. Manny the owner is great guy and is a character. Off the beaten path and a Bristol must

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    10 years ago

    Van's is the best old school diner around. Prices are incredibly reasonable. Food is great.

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    10 years ago

    Great food reasonable prices fast Service friendly serviceI wouldn't recommend this place to all my friends and family

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    14 years ago

    Can't go wrong at manny great food good company Great place to get the weeks gossip

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    Smokey's Almost Famous - I am a golden dog!

    Smokey's Almost Famous

    4.7(13 reviews)
    19.4 mi
    $

    Maybe this is how the east coast cooks hotdogs? I kept asking myself this question over and over…read morewith each bite. Maybe they just don't know what a real hotdog should be... all beef with a natural casing grilled to perfection... not this place... their hotdogs reminded me of eating a boiled hotdog at the school cafeteria. The chili dogs I had tasted like it was a reheat from the day before... nothing like the Texas chili I've grown accustomed too. The lady smoking between orders should've been a red flag right away. The tables out front were weathered and dotted with bird poop. This lunch truck is an easy pass... there are other spots to have lunch at that are more enjoyable.

    This review has been heavily edited for content to make it more PG-13, by request, even though half…read moreof Yelp isn't. Without further ado, let's rap. I'm gonna write a review, I'm gonna go for BROKEYS I'm not yet a girl, I'm technically a BLOKEYS Unlike Batman, I don't wear a dark CLOAKEYS But when I'm in New England, I come to SMOKEYS Come and get one if you're hungry after a POKEYS Dogs like these help a hipster stay WOKEYS These dogs are as addictive as COKEYS So if you're in Raynham, you have to come to SMOKEYS Better than eggs, especially the YOLKEYS Better than self-pleasure, no matter how you STROKEYS Don't come here drunk or your license might be REVOKEYS Come to Massachusetts and try a dog at SMOKEYS You must try these dogs before you CROAKEYS They get Bae excited, her panties become S*AKEYS Oh crap I should have thought twice before I SPOKEYS Oh well, come and get a hot dog at SMOKEYS! WHAT There was a criminal here when I came to get a hot dog, so I got to meet both Smokey and the Bandit. Awesome. Not to be confused with Snookis, which is far sexier, a little tastier, more tanned, and has way more pickles. The grill was a little over the top, making the whole parking lot Smokeys. This is a pretty spectacular hot dog shop (um, truck) that is located in Massachusetts somewhere halfway between Boston and Providence, sort of like my secret love nest (hi boys). They make delicious hot dogs, which are definitely five star. I loved every single bite. They put a lot of love into the product and all the ingredients are as excellent as the taste. Very well done to the owners and preparers. Pretty much one of the better hot dogs you'll find anywhere. I highly recommend you stop by and give it a try. Trucks aren't usually great, but occasionally they are. Usually overpriced and hipstery and lacking in quality or taste, but this is the opposite. Affordable, expertly made, and as authentically awesome as you could hope. Yes it's a little truck, so try not to come it's too freezing (like, 8 months of the year in these parts ugh), or if you do, I suggest eating in your car like I did. Also Smokey's is where they filmed the movie Almost Famous, obviously. And when I eat the hot dogs here, then much like Kate Hudson wearing her sexiest Fabletics outfit, I am a Golden God.

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    Olneyville New York System - ri's best hot wiener, small chili cheese fries, coffee milk

    Olneyville New York System

    4.3(621 reviews)
    13.4 miOlneyville
    $$

    Our first stop in Providence. Ordered Hot Wieners to share. Meat sauce with onion was a match made…read morein heaven and tasted great. The wiener itself was cooked well with a nice snap upon first bite. The steamed bun was delightful. Coffee milk was sweet and an acquired taste. Enjoyed the throwback atmosphere of the interior as if we had briefly stepped back in time (to a more laid back era). The menu display (with prices) behind the counter was notably memorable.

    Since Foo was child Foo go to Olneyville. Foo used to live on Steere Ave near St. Theresa's church…read moreoff Manton in house in backyard of another house. Foo go to Nickerson after D'Abate school and go to Olneyville for snack. Sometimes Fountain Royale near Freeway but almost always get gaggers from Olneyville. Foo also sneak into Beer Hill Pub next to Anthony's and get small draft for 45 cent. Foo love being child and all hijinx in Olneyville. The Ling family love everything about Olneyville except hardware store close down. Foo decides to go back to old haunt like Foo is star of Welcome Back Kotter. Foo rides his new Porsche through Olneyville and Foo starts to cry a bit. So much change it scare Foo. Foo, me, the reviewer of this review, was with financial advisor from the Cayman and she ask Foo why so sad. "Foo, why so sad?" asked my money person. "It all change!" "Things do change, you know, Foo darling!" "Yes, but this is cray cray! Where bank, hardware, paint and wallpaper store in mill, fur shop in house with sun bleached sign?" "All gone, but Foo, take a left and a left." Foo drives into Olneyville New York System lot and take deep breath. When Foo go in, George is there! Everyone there. Everything same." "Hey Foo," said George. "Hey George," said Foo. "Usual?" asked George, "Weiner special with coffee milk?" ""Xie xie, you remember Foo from years ago!" said Foo. "Hi hao," said George. Foo believes New York System is like heaven but with nicer people. I get same thing, stand outside to eat and if no eat inside Foo eat outside but not eat gaggers in car because Mrs. Ling like to be angry and scold me, Foo, for loving Olneyville. But Mrs. Ling from Shanghai so she can eat chicken foot, me, Mr. Ling, I smart cookie. I go to Olneyville New York System because it's delicious and I feel peace when eating one, or two, no onion. "Foo hopes Olneyville last forever," "It will Foo, it will," said money lady. And then, with that, Foo take deep breath and exhale and know money lady correct, forever means forever and Olneyville is always promised for tomorrow.

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    Olneyville New York System - 3 hot weiners with mustard, meat sauce, onions and celery salt. And a Coke to wash it all down.

    3 hot weiners with mustard, meat sauce, onions and celery salt. And a Coke to wash it all down.

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    Portside Tavern - Ahi Tuna app

    Portside Tavern

    4.1(253 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    One of our favorite restaurants, hands down. The food is consistently delicious, and the drinks are…read morevery good. Haven't had a bad waitress there. Highly recommend!

    Deserves a solid 2.5 stars, but that is not an option…read more Atmosphere was very noisy and crowded. Waitress did not check in to see how we liked our food after it was delivered, but otherwise gave great service with a smile. Menu is small and very meat and seafood centric - not especially ideal for picky eaters or vegetarians/vegans. The Thai wrap appetizer tasted exactly like the Asian salad you can buy in a bag at the grocery store for $3. They were not really 'wraps' but this pre-made salad tossed upon some leaves of lettuce, difficult to eat, and had only the smallest dallop of peanut sauce on them (which was the best part!) My partner's General Al's Chicken took you on a journey from savory to sweet to spicy flavor-wise, but there was something off about the taste that he did not care for (and I've never seen him dislike food at a restaurant. Ever.) My side salad was lettuce only doused in the same aforementioned Asian salad grocery store mix dressing, with lots of wilted/old lettuce that I had to pick out. My entree was good but tasted generic, like something I've had at other chain restaurants a million times before with no unique twist put on it. It had a sauce but it had little to no flavor - couldn't figure out what it even was and didn't remember it being on the menu - so it added nothing to the dish. There are lots of rave reviews here, but we just don't get it. We've ordered takeout from here before and that time, too, we were not overwhelmed with joy, just kind of 'whelmed.' Very 'meh,' and with so many other incredible food establishments within a 25 minute drive in Providence or in between, or even great local spots in town, this place just doesn't hold a candle. Not worth going back. It felt like a very novice chef was at the helm and dishes lacked inspiration and new, exciting flavors that we haven't seen before.

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    Lobster roll with a side salad

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