I go to west side diner every Saturday! The food is good but the service is tremendous, particularly Layna Lemay! I look to have her as my server as she is the best there is! read more

Finally, a diner that has retro charm but meets modern realities. It's not freezing cold in there like old diners usually are, and most importantly, they take credit cards. Eating in the front room in the morning means you get all of the pretty morning sun. It really helps you feel connected to the neighborhood. Parking situation is a little weird - there is a tiny lot but you can also just park on the street in front. Our food came out fast, piping hot, and of course delicious, especially the house made corned beef hash! A not-so-happy family came in at 9am and then yelled at the waitress because someone in their party was allergic to eggs, and when they were informed that only the breakfast menu was available, they demanded "What is she supposed to order then???" I had to refrain from turning around and deadpanning: "bagel, oatmeal, fruit, toast, yogurt, or even homefries, bacon, sausage... bitchface." The waitress and cook said they'd be happy to make a burger but no fries since the fryelator wasn't warmed up yet and lunch prep wasn't ready. They left without ordering but I was impressed that the employees were polite the entire time. read more

Very disappointed to find discrimination against single people with regard to seating. So you lost not the money a 2nd person would have spent today but all the money this 1 person will spend in the future. Not smart when most of your outdoor, in full sun tables are empty and this guy USUALLY arrives early enough not to inconvenience your discriminatory policy. Fortunately Classic Cafe is a half mile away, has great food, and gladly gave me a table. After a few days to calm down, I realize that I don't want to discourage anyone from going to West Side Diner. Not only is it a good place to eat, it's inside a recently renovated historic diner, which is a great addition to the West Side neighborhood. I still don't like their policy, but I'll continue to go there when it's convenient or when I am part of 2 or more. read more

Going to make this as brief as I can. Started going here with my family n friends because we liked the food n the drinks for n early breakfast. Well the service always seemed ok. Not the most pleasant employees. No smiles here but tolerable. One day around 1pm we i decide to take a friend for a quick lunch, as soon as we sat an employee told us "We close at 2pm and we like to leave a few minutes before". My friend and I, which by the way it was her first time there. We just looked at one another but since we were hungry we stayed. Had our meal and left a bit disappointed. I returned again with my family a few weeks ago. We tell our waiters (mind you the same one that told us they close at 2pm) that we had a few more people com ing shortly. She tells us very rudely well how long because theres people waiting. There was not. Within a couple of minutes the group was complete we start placing our order she comes back with some our drinks we ask her for a straw the women nearly threw ir at us. We decide enough was enough got our check and sadly will never go back. read more

Similar to your typical diner. Small and quaint with nice servers. They also have an interesting sheet of diner specials including breakfast tacos. I ordered the breakfast and it turned out to be delicious. They also have pretty good home fries. They also apparently serve drinks! read more

West Side Diner - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ate here for the first time today. The front, the original diner, is just what you'd expect in a classic old school diner. We chose to sit on the patio. It is small but very clean and we'll kept. I was surprised when I went to the ladies room to see an entire different eating area. Beautifully renovated from an old garage. The decision to keep the original garage windows was spot on. It is charming and inviting. My husband had the hungry man. 3 eggs, choice of meat, toast, home fries and pancakes (he was allowed to substitute French toast and was very happy) I has stuffed French toast. Thick pieces of bread with cream cheese, whipped cream and a TON of strawberries. The food was very good and reasonably priced. Wait staff could not have been nicer. We will be back read more

West Side Diner - Breakfast on the patio. - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Wow, what a hidden gem! Walked in for the first time with a party of 5 and thought we're would be turned away by the looks of the small dinner size. The hostess told us she might be able to sit us in back and I thought we're headed for a shed. Little did I k ow there was an addition on the back of the diner with much larger seating and even a bar. Very classes and completely different feel fro the front diner ( don't get me wrong I like the diner feel). Food was great and service prompt and friendly. Great breakfast experience. I had the special, home made corned beef hash bennedict. read more

West Side Diner - Home made corned beef hash bennedict. - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Breakfast is so good. They have Mimosas and a fantastic selection of different breakfast items. I love their Huevos Rancheros. Omelets off many different selections and are always hot and fresh tasting read more

West Side Diner - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I love this diner... I really do. When I can't get over to Cindy's in my hometown, I'll be coming here. Hash was delicious.. home made and crisp and salty, but not too much on either counts. This is a real diner car, which is always fun. Don't expect the wait staff to be in that mode though, as tablets are used to take orders---unlike Trident in Boston though (check out that review) they aren't jerks about it. Just expect your waitress to have a couple of neck tats and some piercings. The owners also own other diners in the area, like the Lighthouse in Johnston, and share part of the story of the diner car in the front. All in all, service was great, food was hot, and I'll be back. Don't bring big parties in here though, there isn't room. It's a diner car after all :D read more

West Side Diner - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Was here a few weeks ago with my wife and the wait staff was horrible! Most of the staff was on their phones and sitting around doing nothing. Our loud mouth waitress was crass and clearly playing favorites with some people she knew. She sat down with another table chatting for like 20 minutes while we waited to be served only to wait an extra 30 minutes for our food. It was not busy enough to take that long and we didn't order anything particularly complicated. I believe she just forgot about us because we weren't known there. Then she had to audacity to ask another table to leave because they had already paid and were taking up her table. There was no wait and, as i said, it was not busy enough to warrant that. It was very uncomfortable and we won't be back again. read more

Atmosphere and service were phenomenal. The head waitress was clearly on top of her game. The food was plentiful and not bad, pretty standard for a diner, but it's filling and leaves you satisfied! read more

Came here for the first time today and overall enjoyed my visit. Staff was friendly enough but not overbearing. Ordered the Mediterranean Omelet and asked for no tomatoes but it came with them anyway. I ended up not minding, but our server also did not come back to check on how everything was for quite some time. The feta in the omelet was to die for though, so I was over it very soon. Food came out quickly and prices were reasonable. If you're like me and enjoy your home fries on the crispier side, be sure to request them well-done! I forgot to, and there's something very unappetizing about soft potatoes to me. Will be back though! read more

West Side Diner - Mediterranean omelet with home fries and italian toast / Peach pumpkin waffle - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A favorite in Rhode Island! One of the only places I can get pepperoni as an option for omelette! Love it! No matter what we get it's always so good. Fast service, friendly hosts and a lot bigger than it looks. read more

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Great place great food wonderful wait staff I get the works omelette every-time and I leave full nice clean bathroom and very clean and taken care of a++++ even take out taste great when u get it home read more

At long last. The doors have opened. They make a damn good hash. The wait for the renovation was worth it - the ambiance is just awesome! Love the careful tiling and wall color in the back room. But overall... even considering first day jitters... it just wasn't awesome on the food or service front. In fact, my meal was less than awesome - a run of the mill dry burger. I rushed over to meet a friend and got to try a bite of her hash before ordering. But by that time, it was already past 11 and breakfast was no longer being served. What? It's a diner! Breakfast should be served all day! Ordered the "Black and Blue" burger... getting giddy to taste those scrumptious blue cheese crumbles. Was epically disappointed when a side of blue cheese salad dressing arrived. I expected something different. More creative menu? Rumors of serving dinner and alc late night? But it's definitely straightforward diner fare for breakfast and lunch. I've never tried any of the owners' other restaurants, but it's the same guys who run Amanda's in Pawtucket, Lighthouse in Johnston, and Sea Plane Diner in Providence. Seafood served only on Fridays. Homemade pie, baked beans, and corned beef hash. Few parking spots available in the private lot, but plenty of street parking. Local art for sale provided by Small Circle on Wickenden. Call ahead to order takeout! read more

West Side Diner - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Stopped in for breakfast while we were in town for sports. Delicious breakfast, great service. Definitely making a note for the next time we are in town! read more

West Side Diner - French toast special with a side of has browns, egg white veggie omelette with potatoes (delish) - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Oh my goodness this place! First off, this place is bigger than it seems. I sat in the front not knowing there was a back area. Onto breakfast food, my favorite food. I ordered a blueberry muffin and was given a bran muffin (blech). The server was nice though and got the correct one. My plate was delicious...the eggs benedict was more than a girl could ask for. I even enjoyed the hash browns and I am not a fan of hash brown but theirs was well done. Oh and how could I forget the coffee? It was good, not the best I ever had, but good enough for me to want a refill. I'm going back. The menu just had too much other things that I want to try. read more

West Side Diner - Classic eggs benedict - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is an old school restaurant that was moved here and restored. We arrived on a late Sunday morning and we were seated immediately. My picky girls ordered the french toast, chocolate pancakes, omelet, and the house potatoes. Quick service and delicious food what more can you ask for. read more

West Side Diner - Restored diner AUG2015 - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A great diner in Providence. It was very close to the Airbnb we stayed in during our trip to RI, and we decided to check it out. We were a group of four friends. As diners go, West Side Diner is pretty much as you'd expect, in terms of menu options and price. However, that is certainly not a negative point, especially when one considers the fast service, friendly staff, and excellent food. There was also a specials menu separate to the main menu, so lack of choice was not an issue. Staff were always quick to refill coffee and make sure we were okay. Great diner in Providence, worth checking out. read more

West Side Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is a straight up old school diner with some new school touches. I'll always advocate for dining at the counter in the old section, but the new addition is nice because they have space for a ton of people. This is legit dinner food, and one of my favorite diners in PVD. You can get breakfast for about $5 if you don't want anything fancy, you can walk out positively stuffed for $10. They have all the usual suspects but they also do specials which lets you mix things up, and I really enjoy that (strawberry nutella French toast, cookie dough pancakes, different kinds of omelettes). Service is efficient, coffee is bad, but when has diner coffee ever been good? And added bonus is they're open most holidays (bad for the workers good for me) when other places might be closed. What more can I say? This is where I go when I want some perfectly cooked pancakes or linguica and eggs with no fuss, and they've never done me wrong. read more

The outside dining was the best part of this place. The service is scattered although they were nice. The food presentation was nice and from the pictures online I expected more out of this place. The was was barely average. The waffle was blah and not warm. The French toast lacked flavor. The pancakes tasted like they added an additional and unique flavor that did not pair well with the overall pancake flavor. I liked the way the diner retro style looked but I will likely not return sadly. read more

First time here. Took my two kids here. It was a nice morning so we sat outside. This classic diner is very nostalgic and cool inside. Super friendly and attentive staff. They were great. Sitting outside you can be forgotten about. Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us often. Breakfast was very delicious. I had the crab cake bennies. Perfectly cooked poached eggs. My son had the S'mores waffle that was awesome..( I finished it for him lol ). Overall I was very content with the food and service very recommended...check it out. read more

West Side Diner - Old skool - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Thier huevos Rancheros can not be beat! It is super flavorful and the textures work well together. I have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. The waitresses are super friendly and accommodating. read more

West Side Diner - Breakfast time - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I was here to cover Jorge Elorza the morning after he won the Providence Mayor's race. When I got done shooting my story, I thought, "I ought to stay and have breakfast!" The staff and owners had been so nice! This is a classic American diner, and while they are all quaint, sometimes to food is blah. NOT Here! I had a generous portion of bacon and eggs, with nicely buttered rye toast and some of the best grilled hash browns I'd ever eaten! The price was very reasonable! My coffee and water were filled up often, and the waitresses were just as chatty and friendly as can be! I look forward to going back soon! read more

Staff are truly wonderful. Meal was solid and prices are reasonable. Pancakes rocked! Get the omelette with linguiça. I'd come here again.

Having seen such good reviews on their homemade hash we had to try. We were not disappointed. We both had omelets which were huge. The service was friendly and fast even with the amount of people being served. The place was packed but the staff moved everyone through quickly. read more

We are absolutely in love with this place. We have been here many times (over 15+), and could not say anything bad about west side dinner. The main dinner itself is a throwback to the old days ( though they have expanded with a back dining area and a patio). Service is always top notch, servers are attentive and knowledgeable. And the food is always delicious! We have worked our way through most of the breakfast menu, ( we've only had lunch here a few times), and have loved everything we've ordered. If you are ever in the Providence area, do not miss out on this gem! read more

West Side Diner - Great spread! Pancakes are awesome - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Went in to grab lunch before class and had the BEST little waitress named Amanda. She was super attentive to what I needed, checked in multiple times to see if i needed anything, and for once not while i had food in my mouth! Her and Taylor were amazing! Food was awesome too, the Turkey Club was fantastic and didnt feel cobbled together from leftovers or made the night before. Definitely will be back, with friends. The atmosphere was amazing, and so was the service. read more

I have been here before and usually it's great. My boyfriend had the eggs Benedict and the egg were overcooked, the english muffin was not toasted and the hash was undercooked cooked and unseasoned. The hollandaise sauce was congealed. Most unappetizing plate. read more

West Side Diner - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I've become a fan of West Side Diner After hearing positive recommendations from friends, I decided to give this place a try. I am glad I did. West Side Diner is a modern day diner. First, I must mention that this place is very, very clean. Often diners think they can get away with not being so and that makes them more diner-ish. Wrong.The staff are also very nice which is a pleasant surprise. And I don't mean just one day when I went in, but every weekend. As for the food, it is good and consistent. There are plenty of options to choose from... including healthy options. Eating a mound of potatoes not your thing? Fear not, you can have fruit instead. My only complaint is that I wish the prices were a little cheaper. Note: This place is busy for weekend brunch and not a huge dining space. Either go later in the day before they close or early before the brunch rush. read more

West Side Diner - Stuffed French toast - Diners Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

If you're a diner and your coffee is gross, what's the actual point? The food is fine. nothing special, nothing awful. Staff is really nice. But the coffee is dreadful. I am a massive coffee addict. Never said no to a second cup...until West Side Diner. Please, if you work there- implore owners to buy or make better coffee. read more

Coffee and food was excellent we will be back to this lovely gem! I would highly recommend for breakfast

I wasn't a fan of them at all. Honestly I was hoping for a better meal. The harsh didn't not taste like made from scratch. The pancakes was kind of burnt an dry. How ever I'm willing to give them another try one day. I really wanted to like them my first time around. read more

Chose this place based on reviews and secondarily because Julian's was a 90 minute wait. We were a table of six which is a challenge for most restaurants. After inquiring on the wait time they informed us it would be 20 minutes which was reasonable. It ended up being closer to 45 as the tables of larger groups were lingering in the back. We ended up waiting over an hour for our order which was placed before another group of six ( but they got theirs 20 min before us) As the waitress forgot to put the order in. When we finally received our breakfast it was average and we were starving so we crushed it. I would come back and give this place another try however just not with 6 people. The sweet spot seems to be 2-4 people. read more

For me, the best thing about West Side Diner is that it's a few blocks away from work. This means that if I'm trying to treat myself on a workday, I can run in, grab a mug of coffee at the counter, order crepes with strawberries and blueberries (and whipped cream, let's be real here), pay the check, and dash out the door with whatever's left for a before-lunch snack. Weekday made. As for the weekend, you're best arriving a little early as it does tend to fill up by nine or ten, but it doesn't get the crazy line out the door that a few places on Broadway do, thus far. Also, there's a bit of parking out back and the street parking is definitely easier. The food is well-priced and it's delicious! My personal weekend favourite is the huevos rancheros, which comes with hash browns or home fries (I'm a well-done hash browns gal, all the way), and avocado. There are specials I've been dying to try, like cookie dough pancakes, but how can I say no to avocado? Tina is my favourite server here - she's so kind but also very efficient and attentive. I remembered her being excellent at the Yelp Elite Event and I'm happy to see she's always on point. Thanks for being amazing, West Side Diner! read more

A DOG TRIED TO ATTACK MY ONE YEAR OLD AT THIS RESTAURANT... Over the weekend my family decided to have brunch at the West Side Diner. We have had breakfast there before and enjoyed our experience. This last experience was an absolute nightmare. We were seated on the patio which was infested with bees. Bees constantly flying around us and landing on our food. The waitress said there was nothing they could do because the State didn't allow extinguishing (I understand the Bees are important to our environment and wouldn't want them to be extinguished). I thought they could simply decide not to seat people on the patio until the matter was resolved. The waitress was obviously over seated and busy.. rushed us through our order and forgot all condiments. At one point the waitress told my sister that she dropped her toast on the way over to the table.. asked her if that was ok or if she wanted her to get her the toast she ordered..? The absolute worst part was the dog on the patio. He seemed like a regular because a waitress brought him food, pet him, and knew his name... LENNY. The owners told my 4 year old and 1 year old it was ok to pet him. The couple said not to touch the dogs face. As their mom, I was worried because my family has dealt with dog bites in the past. My one year old was petting the dogs back, the dog attacked her. He lunged at her and tried to bit her face. I pulled her away and held my baby. LENNY'S OWNERS DIDN'T GET UP, DIDN'T CARE, DIDN'T APOLOGIZE. All they did was asked my one year old, "Did that scare you." I was completely thrown off, shaking, and also scared as her mother. We paid the check and left immediately. It was a horrible experience. Will never return. read more

My coworker and I were in the staying in the neighborhood on business so of course I yelped it, leading us to West Side Diner. There was no wait (it was suuuuuper early), the food was delicious and the bill was around $10 for both of us. $10 for two delicious eggs and hash browns breakfasts?!? Winning!!! read more

I'm predisposed to loving this place, so I give them a lot of latitude. Maybe I'm just grateful to live near a real diner, when it seems that everywhere else the Diner is dying. My only wish for this one is that the kitchen care a bit more. This morning I got a pepperoni and cheese omelet, and all the pepperoni was in one greasy chunk in the middle of the omelet. In the replay, the cook takes a moment to spread the pepperoni slices over the omelet before folding, as if he's making a pizza. (Imagine, for a second, a greasy heap of pepperoni slices on a pizza. Yeah, it was like that.) It doesn't take much extra effort to do things right. read more

Great service, friendly staff. They have a lot of options on their menu and the food tastes great. My kids always get the Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes. Their avocado toast is made fresh and it is delicious. They have a full bar, had a mimosa last time I went. read more

Perfect diner experience. Beautiful Art Deco interior, creative & delicious omelettes & entrees, and friendly, very professional service. Loved it! Been a couple years since I've been in Providence but it's still as good as ever. read more