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West Side Diner

3.9 (305 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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hash and eggs with tequila sunrise mimosa
Rebecca B.

I've only visited West Side Diner twice, once years ago, so this is based off my recent visit. It's cool that they kept the original diner-style seating, but also have an extended dining area as well. Food came out pretty fast and was pretty good. A lot of classic breakfast options. Service was friendly. No complains, no frills, and many happy customers. I would definitely come back!

Chocolate chip pancakes   Grilled English muffin  Fresh fruit   Crisp bacon

The server Barbara was an absolute doll that came already highly my recommended by my daughter! She was a complete delight! The food was amazing, fully buttery chocolate chip pancake stacks, double orders of bacon, blt with sweet potato fries! They nailed every single thing! Flawless service and great eats! Keep up the good work! Your customers appear you

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Michael D.

Happy Saturday peeps! Omg, woke up way too early this morning! lets do a quick short review. I took a ride over the Washington bridge to check out West side Diner. On street parking and a small parking lot. Outside dinning area too which I thought was pretty cool for a diner. Inside is nice and clean. I was there around 7 am so it was not busy yet but from what have read in reviews is that this pace gets real busy later in the morning. I wish I grabbed more pics but I will be back to take some more soon. - Eggs Benedict - just your standard diner eggs Benedict, eggs were packed fine, hollandaise was just ok along with the ham and English muffins. - ice coffee - I would say kind of watered down kin d of bummed me out. - home fries - I would say just standard home fries , although I loved the option she gave while ordering. You had your choice of home fries, shredded hash browns or a side of mixed fruit! Great idea! - side of corn beef hash - YES!!! real home made corn beef hash!!! Great job West Siiiiiide!!!! lol - Service was prompt and very nice. I really liked my wait staff here. - Silver ware was nice and clean also! In closing, I will be visiting again! I loved the diner atmosphere. The food was ok and the service was good.

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Maisune E.

this is a must-do in rhode island. i loved every second of the vintage interior, sassy swift service, and heartburn-inducing fried food. we waited for like 15min on a saturday at peak brunch time and sat at the counter top. our waitress was hilarious. i wanted hash browns with my food and it came with fries so she gave me both for fun. great tourist spot and make sure you're good with smelling like fried food on your clothes after!

Hasan K.

This is a quintessential place in the design of a authentic modern diner. Six of us went for breakfast on a Monday and sat outside as the weather was perfect. Our server was very personable and attentive, helping us to choose our dishes. We ordered a variety of dishes, from pancakes and the eggs to different kinds of eggs Benedict. There were also a few side items including bacon. This and Modern Diner are two diners I like best in Providence. We only come here infrequently as it's away from our stomping grounds. I would recommend this place for a very good brunch.

Mini omelet on a toasted bagel
Barbara B.

Perfect breakfast in an old time diner. The highlight was the Fall River omelet which was full of chorizo, onions , peppers and cheese. The home fries were perfectly done. Our waitress made sure our coffee was full as she stopped by every few minutes to check in.

Breakfast special also comes with a side of pancakes.
Melanie T.

Absolutely my new favorite breakfast place in Providence. We're new to the area and we've been all over town trying breakfast diners and ranking our favorites from first to last. We have a new first place winner! My husband loved the homemade hash and my pancakes were really top notch. The hash browns were cooked just right and even the bacon was spot on. Honestly there was nothing to complain about!! We'll definitely be back soon! I would definitely recommend trying the mimosas.

Westside Diner Bloody Mary.
Debbie B.

New drink menu that is so yummy! We had a mimosa flight and the Westside Diner Bloody Mary. Loved the delivery. Loved the flavors. Loved the staff. Food, as always was yummy!

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Kristine S.

This little gem tucked in a neighborhood area not far from Federal Hill was a great find. Can not wait to visit again. Quaint diner which has probably been there since the 50's and has a true diner vibe. What makes it so great are the wait staff and food. Wait staff are efficient and friendly. And the food is absolutely amazing. I love diners but this by far is one of the best. The onion rings are amazing and the sandwiches are great. Coffee is a local blend and is a must try Wish I could give more than five stars.

Inside of the corn beef hash omelet
Adam B.

Omg, West Side Diner was nothing short than incredible. It was top tier delicious! Me and my brother went here on Tuesday morning and what an experience this place was. First of all, the inside is composed of two parts. You have the front part, which is the original, classic American Diner, then you have a back part which is made up to be extras seating for the diner. Me and my brother sat in the retro diner part of it. The ambiance was really fun and spacious wise, it was a lot less cramped than your other traditional American diners. Regarding the service, it wasn't crowded at all when we went. So the service was pretty quick. Our waitress was on top of our drinks and kept coming back to ask how things were. Always a plus. Regarding what me and my brother got, well, to start, we each got coffees, I got hot and he got iced, then for food I got a corn beef hash omelet, which the corn beef hash was probably the best I've ever had! It was so flavorful and tender and just delicious! It then came with home fries (which I asked for well-done) and then I got a grilled English muffin as well. We also got an order of pancakes, and a bowl of oatmeal then my brother got biscuits and gravy, which I tried and we amazing. He also got a hash instead of home fries which the hash was really tasty too. Overall, this is 100% a diner that I will be back to. It's not expensive at all, the portions are generous, and the food tasted nothing short than incredible. I highly recommend you give this gem a try!

Dennise K.

I feel lucky to have this diner just around the corner! The food is tasty and keep in mind a few things: * For those of us who have no qualms about dining solo: You have to sit at the counter or in the back dining room. Booths in the diner are for parties of 2 or more only. * If you have 2+ in your party and want to sit in a booth, at least two of you (or the entire party?) must be there to be seated. I have had delicious breakfast and lunch there. They also have a bar in the back but note they are not open for dinner.

Veggie omelet with cheese, home fries, whole grain toast and a side of bacon.

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I was killing time this morning and stumbled across this place. Perfect breakfast, cheap and delicious.

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Cheap and fast. The food is great when it comes to standard diner food. The portions are great. You won't leave hungry.

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This place is awesome !!!! The stuffed French toast is definitely a must have... The service is great

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food always good go their often help is amazing tina regina the biotch and amanda are great bobv

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I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

I bought a cinnamon bun ($5) and it was basic. Once you bite it, you realize it is just a brioche…read moredonut with some frosting. There were no cinnamon-butter layers inside it. The frosting was incredible though. That stuff could go on anything. The cinnamon buns at Oak Bakeshop and Whole Foods are much better with those typical gooey layers inside. Also, it was not large in size, anyone can eat it in one sitting. The worker who took my order was very friendly and it is so nice/comfortable inside there.

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Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

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