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BRUNCH
NORTH / CENTRAL
JULIAN’ S, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Brunch all day, aka where you’ re spending your entire Sunday. ON THE MENU: For your savory cravings, the Lil Lyon Cakes— bacon-scallion pancakes served with eggs and maple syrup— does the trick, or a three-piece French toast dish with toppings like banana, chocolate chips or coconut for your sweet tooth. juliansprovidence. com
TROOP, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Hip, laid-back eatery in the heart of Olneyville. ON THE MENU: The braised greens omelet featuring herbed goat cheese, red onions and roasted squash. Get a side of Troop’ s cheddar biscuits. trooppvd. com
BLU VIOLET, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Craft cocktails and a deejay spinning nostalgic hits from the nineties and aughts. ON THE MENU: Up your French toast game with a creme brulee twist or go Southern with the shrimp and grits. bluevioletroofbar. com
BAYBERRY GARDEN, PROVIDENCE VIBE: With its climbing vines and planted trees, Bayberry Garden is like dining in the middle of an indoor garden or terrarium. ON THE MENU: Groups get a taste of sweet and savory smaller plates, larger main courses and a bunch of briny oyster options from the extensive raw bar. bayberrygarden. com
T’ S RESTAURANT, VARIOUS LOCATIONS VIBE: Family-friendly with craft cocktails. ON THE MENU: For a sweet treat, grab the cinnamon sugar dough babies. For the savory palate, get the T’ s breakfast BLT. Find T’ s in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett. tsrestaurantri. com
THE SHANTY, WARWICK VIBE: Promising farm-to-fork menu. ON THE MENU: The ultimate breakfast burger topped with an over easy egg, white cheddar, bacon and tomato served on a brioche bun with herbed potatoes. Ask for a side of sweet soy wings while you’ re at it. theshantyri. com
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