As they say, the early bird gets the best breakfast— but luckily the state offers equally satisfying brunches, too.

Coffee & Cream This Blackstone Valley classic offers breakfast and lunch in a homey space that pays tribute to its farmhouse roots. Order a bloody mary with your Norm McMuffin, named for family patriarch Normand Branchaud, who founded the restaurant in 1990. North Smithfield, coffeeandcreamrestaurant. com

The Corner Cafe This famous cafe is known for lines around the block, but its pancakes are well worth the wait. Don’ t forget to BYOB! Newport, cornercafenewport. com

Maria’ s Breakfast and Lunch For a classic mom-and-pop breakfast experience, head over to Maria’ s Breakfast and Lunch. Portuguese or kielbasa omelets are served with only the crispiest home fries, and pancakes come in flavors like Reese’ s, Oreo or chocolate chip. Get there before 9 a. m. for early bird specials and to avoid the crowds. Lincoln, 262-9987

Pasquale’ s Pizzeria Napoletana Indulge in authentic Neapolitan pizza, which boasts a blistered, slightly puffy crust and a thin, crisp bottom. Topping options range from the standard mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes to broccoli rabe or milky fior di latte. Wakefield, pasqualespizzeriari. com

Harry’ s Bar & Burger This iconic institution is known for its loaded sliders and boozy milkshakes with flavors like frozen Oreo, cotton candy and birthday cake. Whether you visit North Main or Federal Hill, you can’ t go wrong. Providence, harrysbarburger. com

Kay’ s Restaurant Besides appetizers including the jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster cocktail and nachos, order the“ best sandwiches in town,” like Kay’ s famous steak sandwich. Woonsocket, kaysrestaurant. com

The Malted Barley Though it has an array of salads and savory sandwiches, most associate the Malted Barley with pretzels. Baked to order, the varieties include garlic and parsley, asiago and Parmesan, jalapeno and cheddar stuffed and mozzarella and tomato stuffed. Pair with a beer cheese dip and craft beer. Providence, themaltedbarley. com

Maven’ s Delicatessen Set in a convivial and energetic atmosphere, guests are surrounded by nostalgic smells and tastes. Try the matzo ball soup, bagels and lox, whitefish salad or a corned beef Reuben sandwich. Pawtucket and Providence, mavensdeli. com

Xaco Taco With options from pork carnitas tacos to beef empanadas, Xaco Taco offers a variety of fun menu items perfect for the whole family. Start off with the housemade guac or tasty carne asada fries. Providence, xacotacori. com

Chomp Kitchen and Drinks Talk about comfort food; Chomp will make you feel right at home with their cozy, contemporary atmosphere while you dine on refined classics like dry-rubbed wings, patty melts and hot chicken sandwiches. Warren, Newport and Providence, chompri. com

Union Square Bistro This contemporary American cuisine spot is all about building community. Share the loaded nachos or onion rings with friends, then craft your own delicious mac and cheese finished with fresh scallions and Parmesan breadcrumbs. Riverside, unionsquarebistro. com

Cru Cafe Local flavors and an ever-changing menu at this quick pit stop. Select from the multiple variations of avocado toast and elevated sandwiches that will make you feel as fancy as the million-dollar homes. Newport, crucafenewport. com

Rhody Hen Rhody Hen’ s bacon avocado Benedict or chocolate chip pancakes pair well with a pineapple, cranberry or grapefruit mimosa. Pawtucket, North Providence and East Providence, rhodyhencafe. com

Miss Lorraine Diner Order fluffy pancakes or stuffed French toast from inside the diner car in front of the Lorraine Mills complex. If you’ re absolutely famished, the Hungry Man— served with eggs, a short stack of pancakes and your choice of ham, bacon and sausage— is sure to satisfy. Pawtucket, misslorrainediner. com

Make a quick lunch for you and the fam at home with fresh and local ingredients and produce from Dave’ s Fresh Marketplace or Urban Greens, or pick up a ready-made meal in the prepared foods section. Multiple locations, davesmarketplace. com; Providence, urbangreens. com

TRACK 15

The name Track 15 is a nod to the building’ s origins as a train station, built in 1898. The station was the center of Rhode Island’ s machinery, textile and jewelry industries, operating fourteen intercity rail lines before closing in 1986. The food hall pays homage to the proverbial“ fifteenth rail” that brings together like-minded eateries under one roof. The 18,000-square-foot dining experience houses seven tenants: Dune Brothers; Dolores; There, There; Little Chaska; Tolia; Yagi Noodles and Grumpy Pies. Providence, track15ri. com

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