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

Coffee and 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 notorious 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

Durk ’ s Bar-B-Q Go for a traditional Southernstyle brisket with skillet cornbread and coleslaw or mix it up with potato-and-Swiss-cheesefilled pierogis paired with sweet mustard sauce and pastrami . Top it all off with a craft cocktail or your choice from more than 120 American whiskeys . Providence , durksbbq . com

Chaska Hindi for “ obsession ,” Chaska aims to connect people with good taste for Indian dishes and drinks in a modern , colorful atmosphere . Start with Brussels sprouts Thoran , followed by jackfruit tacos , then please the table with chocolate banana bread pudding . Cranston , chaska-usa . com

Harry ’ s Bar and Burger This iconic institution is known for its loaded sliders and boozy milkshakes . Whether you visit North Main or Federal Hill , you can ’ t go wrong . Providence , harrysbarburger . com

Tallulah ’ s Taqueria Love tacos ? With options from pork carnitas and barbacoa to fish and even beef tongue , Tallulah ’ s offers a variety of fun menu items perfect for the whole family , always served with housemade salsa , lime wedges and radishes . Providence , tallulahstaqueria . 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 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

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

The Malted Barley Though they have an array of salads and savory sandwiches , most associate the Malted Barley with pretzels . Baked to order , the varieties include salted and garlic , 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 scents and flavors . Try the matzo ball soup , bagels and lox , whitefish salad or a corned beef Reuben sandwich . Pawtucket , mavens deli . com

Mesa Cafe and Grille The menu at Mesa Cafe will take you around the world , with options like Portuguese sweet bread French toast , Parisian crepes , a Greek-inspired omelet or eggs Benedict with Italian sausage . Cranston , mesacafeandgrille . com

Miss Lorraine Diner Within the diner car in front of the Lorraine Mills , order fluffy pancakes or stuffed French toast . 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 Co-op Market , or pick up a ready-made meal in the prepared foods section . davesmarketplace . com ; urbangreens . com

AN ODE TO

You haven ’ t had a good hot wiener in Rhode Island until you ’ ve had Olneyville New York System . Open at its current location since 1953 , this iconic local joint has been hailed as the state ’ s favorite fast food — just make sure to order your wiener “ all the way ” with meat sauce , onions and celery salt . And while NY System is a prime option for lunch , it ’ s also ideal for a late-night bite . Providence , olneyvillenewyorksystem . com

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