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Food scene
Great inexpensive bahn mi sandwiches, bubble tea, and pad thai with other options as well.
Asian Bakery & Fast Food
310 Broad StreetGreat inexpensive bahn mi sandwiches, bubble tea, and pad thai with other options as well.
Frias Fruteria Cafeteria
989 Broad StreetGreat smoothies and Dominican style sandwiches. Meat pies, etc..
Apsara Asian Restaurant
716 Public StBest Asian cuisine in Providence.
Uncle Sushi & Grill
570 Reservoir AvenueChilangos
447 Manton AveAuthentic Mexico City plates.
Federal Hill location of the original Harry's Bar & Burger. Great sliders and a bar with beer on tap. Quality beef and try the buffalo chicken sliders too. Mix and match with your friends or family.
16 locals recommend
Harry's on the Hill
301 Atwells AveFederal Hill location of the original Harry's Bar & Burger. Great sliders and a bar with beer on tap. Quality beef and try the buffalo chicken sliders too. Mix and match with your friends or family.
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StBest kebab or chicken wrap in providence. To-go or eat-in.
My favorite Indian food in Providence. The owner is a super nice guy.
13 locals recommend
Not Just Snacks
833 Hope StMy favorite Indian food in Providence. The owner is a super nice guy.
Nice Slice Pizzeria
767 Westminster StJulian's
318 BroadwayBest bagels in the state! Worth the drive. Get there early for the best selection.
My Favorite Muffin
1535 Post RoadBest bagels in the state! Worth the drive. Get there early for the best selection.
White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster StTheir West End location is located a block away in the Klein Building and is open Friday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Stop by to taste a variety of award winning donuts!
KNEAD Doughnuts
55 Cromwell StTheir West End location is located a block away in the Klein Building and is open Friday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Stop by to taste a variety of award winning donuts!
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayAntonio's Pizza
256 Thayer StClassic pizza spot on Thayer St.
Fellini Pizzeria
Classic Pizza by the slice spot on Wickenden St.
Night scene
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster StDrinks, bar food, and hipsters.
I have this in the night scene category but its more of a daytime thing. This is a great place if you love beer. Children are welcome during limited hours and there are games to play.
56 locals recommend
Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdI have this in the night scene category but its more of a daytime thing. This is a great place if you love beer. Children are welcome during limited hours and there are games to play.
It’s a highly rated brewery that’s literally right down the street!
21 locals recommend
Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague StIt’s a highly rated brewery that’s literally right down the street!
Bar on the Providence River with outdoor seating and views of Downtown Providence. This place (the place I am recommending) is called The Hot Club, not Club Hell.
39 locals recommend
Club Hell
25 Bridge StBar on the Providence River with outdoor seating and views of Downtown Providence. This place (the place I am recommending) is called The Hot Club, not Club Hell.
Fish Co.
15 Bridge StreetRight near The Hot Club. Drinks, views, and outdoor seating.
Rock An Rye
224 Atwells AveDive bar
The Dean Bar
122 Fountain StreetNeighborhoods
Federal Hill
College Hill
Downtown Providence
Fox Point
West End
Jewelry District
City/town information
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Sightseeing
Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceLocal mall
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AvePark and Zoo
Narragansett Beach
39 Boston Neck RoadEast facing beach with great surf!
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StGreat views of Providence and good vibes. In between downtown and various bars/restaurants in the east side/fox point neighborhood.
14 locals recommend
Providence River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
Bridge StreetGreat views of Providence and good vibes. In between downtown and various bars/restaurants in the east side/fox point neighborhood.
City advice
Getting around
Watch out for traffic cameras.
Be careful when driving through Providence and surrounding areas. There are multiple traffic cameras that, if they catch you, will mail you a violation. Use Waze to be alerted if you don't know where they are located.