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Whalen Cafe

4.4 (18 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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1 year ago

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3 years ago

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7 months ago

Very casual- don't need to dress up but food is always good! Service is usually speedy but depends on who waits on you if it is friendly.

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8 months ago

Love their chilli. Drinks are good. Always have a good time. Everyone is friendly. Jaimie is our favorite barmaid.

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2 years ago

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3 years ago

Great food, nice and cozy. Cash only. The bartender was the cook. Small but just a classic pub.

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9 years ago

Super cheap, no frills bar. But that's a good thing! Nice change from paying 7 for a beer... Cash only though

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9 years ago

Unassuming little dive with cheap, cold beer and big, satisfying plates of Ocean State fare. Grab a Gansett and the snail salad.

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11 years ago

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Do they have com beef and cabbage this weekend and how much?

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“Was it the best snail salad I've ever had (Uncle Tony's in Cranston still has that rank for me)?”

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