THE SHANTY THE MENU : Whether you ’ re an eggs Benedict kind of guy or gal or prefer a heaping pile of spicy , cheesy chilaquiles , the Shanty ’ s brunch menu is wide-ranging and crowdpleasing . If you ’ re trying to increase your veggie intake , check out the red flannel hash . It ’ s a traditional potato hash amped up with beets , a fried egg and a slick of sour cream to top it off . Then there ’ s the decadent French toast : thick slices of eggy , rich challah bread served with seasonal jam and a side of syrup . Meat eaters are also taken care of with dishes like chicken and biscuits or , if you ’ re feeling ultra-peckish , the breakfast burger . This no-nonsense start to the day comes with an eight-ounce Angus patty and a runny fried egg on top . A burger is like a breakfast sandwich , right ? Another hearty option is the breakfast burrito ( also available vegan ), which comes studded with tater tots , avocado and black beans .
VIBE CHECK : Like its namesake , the Shanty is unpretentious and welcomes all who step foot through its wooden doors . A large wraparound bar fills the center of the room , while diners sit at cozy booths and tables set up along the perimeter . Sip a cuppa joe ( or maybe a cold brewski , if you ’ re a believer in the hair of the dog ) and shoot the breeze with your favorite people over hearty brunch fare .
GET : The chilaquiles , which land at the table piping hot in a sizzling cast-iron skillet . Crunchy tortilla chips are laced with creamy scrambled eggs , and the whole dish is draped in cheese and scattered with pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream . Pair it with a seasonal mimosa and you might forget you ’ re in Warwick . We ’ re also a sucker for a good custardy and caramelized French toast , and the Shanty ’ s version , made with challah bread , is just that .
BOTTOMS UP : The Shanty offers brunch classics with a twist : Try the seasonal mimosa with whatever juice option is available ( we loved the delicate pear juice-based one ) or , if you ’ re feeling adventurous , spring for the loaded bloody mary . This Instagram-worthy drink comes complete with a crispy rasher of bacon , pickled veggies and skewered jumbo shrimp . But if a boozy brunch isn ’ t your thing , no one ’ s judging if you order a cup of freshly brewed New Harvest coffee . And if you ’ re the type to clutch an iced coffee year-round , order the nitro brew .
BRUNCH FOR TWO : $ 55 –$ 65 plus tip .
FINE PRINT : While reservations aren ’ t required , we recommend booking a table in advance since the Shanty is hoppin ’ when brunch comes round . ● 3854 Post Rd ., Warwick , 884-7008 , theshanty ri . com – Grace Kelly
HUNKY DORY THE MENU : Chef and co-owner Sam Duling has Southern roots and it shows . He owns the restaurant with his partner Joanna Ray , and they previously lived together in Charleston , South Carolina , for two years before moving to Rhode Island . While the food that comes off the line is made from local seasonal ingredients ( like Four Town Farm Brussels sprouts , produce from nearby Little River Farm and Baffoni Farm chicken ), everything
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