EAT
EAT UP!
Now, this is a meal plan: Here’ s where you can satiate your cravings no matter the time of day.
BREAKFAST
Miss Lorraine Diner in Pawtucket.
NORTH / CENTRAL
MISS LORRAINE DINER, PAWTUCKET VIBE: Comfort food to give you that homey feel. ON THE MENU: The Hungry Man, served with eggs, your choice of ham, sausage or bacon, and a delectable short stack of pancakes to scarf down afterwards. misslorrainediner. com
EGGS UP, CUMBERLAND VIBE: An ideal family restaurant to create everlasting memories. ON THE MENU: Your sweet tooth will want to come back for some more cinnamon roll pancakes, coated with a cinnamon and sugar swirl and cream cheese glaze on top. eggsupri. com
CLASSIC CAFE, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Neighborhood diner with an old-school flair. ON THE MENU: The Kiss my Hash three-egg omelet, which is just as good as its name, includes potatoes, corned beef hash, onion and cheddar cheese. Order it with a side of hash browns, home fries, potato cakes, toast, fruit or grits. theclassicri. com
BRICKWAY ON WICKENDEN, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Consider selecting one of the weekly specials, which are written on the chalkboard signs in the retro-style spot with artistic murals on the walls. ON THE MENU: The simplest of breakfasts is given the expert treatment with sunnyside globes or light and fluffy scrambled eggs paired with crisp bacon. brickwayonwickenden. com
COFFEE AND CREAM RESTAURANT, NORTH SMITHFIELD VIBE: Farmhouse style with an elaborate breakfast and lunch menu. ON THE MENU: The Norm McMuffin is named after family patriarch Normand Branchaud, who founded the restaurant in 1990. coffeeandcreamrestaurant. com
THE COZY GRILL, WARWICK VIBE: Vibrant flavors in an easygoing setting. ON THE MENU: With more than a dozen types of eggs Benedicts, like the fig, prosciutto and goat cheese Benny, the surf and turf and the pulled pork Benny, you’ ve gotta try them all. cozygrillwarwick. com
THE RHODY HEN, VARIOUS LOCATIONS VIBE: Cozy space, big taste. ON THE MENU: The bacon avocado Benedict includes two poached eggs, hearty bacon and smooth avocado topped with hollandaise sauce, all on an English muffin. Sip on an orange juice, pineapple, cranberry or grapefruit mimosa while you wait for your meal. Find the Rhody Hen in Pawtucket, North Providence and East Providence. rhodyhencafe. com
EAST
BLUE PLATE DINER, MIDDLETOWN VIBE: Retro-style restaurant with comfort food. ON THE MENU: Choose from specialty omelets, burritos and Bennies in the morning with classic lunch options served after 11 a. m. blueplatedinerri. com
THE CORNER CAFE, NEWPORT VIBE: Casual elegance with an eclectic, creative menu. ON THE MENU: Order one of the Corner’ s specialties, like the Portuguese Sweetbread Scrambler, California Benny or Fitzy’ s Irish Fry Up. cornercafenewport. com
SOUTH
THE BISTRO AT OCEAN HOUSE, WATCH HILL VIBE: Get all gussied up for a late-morning breakfast with classic dishes and fresh smoothies paired with ocean views. ON THE MENU: Order the OH signature stuffed French toast, or a savory platter of steak and eggs. oceanhouseri. com
HOPE AND MAIN DOWNTOWN MAKERS MARKETPLACE
This delicious cafe and marketplace is home to the range of products and culinary talents of Hope & Main’ s maker community. View the collection of food entrepreneurs offering made-to-order breakfast and lunch options in this sunny cafe in Providence, alongside a full craft tea and coffee bar. Pick up a warm specialty beverage made by Schasteâ, including the Thai tea or the drink of the month to wake you up. With grab-and-go breakfast, lunch and snack options, order the classic and creative breakfast sandwiches or the popular kimchi chicken sandwich for lunch. Providence, hopeandmainpvd. org
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