Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
The cutest cafe that doubles as an independent movie theater. It is a wonderful place for coffee, food, and an independent/award-winning film screening.
30 locals recommend
Cable Car Cinema & Cafe
204 S Main StThe cutest cafe that doubles as an independent movie theater. It is a wonderful place for coffee, food, and an independent/award-winning film screening.
Bacaro
262 S Water StAward winning restaurant.
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar
76 S Main StGreat Italian restaurant.
Wonderful and extremely popular coffee shop...very likely the most popular coffee shop on the East Side of Providence. A definite must to visit.
60 locals recommend
Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StWonderful and extremely popular coffee shop...very likely the most popular coffee shop on the East Side of Providence. A definite must to visit.
The best coffee shop in the downtown district of Providence. It's a great place to sit down and do some work, too.
10 locals recommend
Small Point Café
230 Westminster StThe best coffee shop in the downtown district of Providence. It's a great place to sit down and do some work, too.
Great restaurant with New American/French cuisine, featuring all local produce, seafood, and meat. Also, a great place to go for a late night dance party with live DJ's (after 11pm).
Local 121
121 Washington StGreat restaurant with New American/French cuisine, featuring all local produce, seafood, and meat. Also, a great place to go for a late night dance party with live DJ's (after 11pm).
Amy's Place
214 Wickenden StBreakfast option nearby. Cute place for brunch.
Another good brunch place within walking distance. Great omelets.
15 locals recommend
Brickway On Wickenden
234 Wickenden StAnother good brunch place within walking distance. Great omelets.
Arts & Culture
A gorgeous library that will take your breath away with its Harry Potter-esk mystery. Wonderfully cozy, and with tiny cat-walks and creaky secret stairs. Edgar Alen Poe wrote The Raven in this library
58 locals recommend
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StA gorgeous library that will take your breath away with its Harry Potter-esk mystery. Wonderfully cozy, and with tiny cat-walks and creaky secret stairs. Edgar Alen Poe wrote The Raven in this library
Shopping
Shoppe Pioneer
Beautiful clothing boutique. I love everything here (including the owner!)
Drinks & Nightlife
The new whisky bar in town. A great place to meet young locals in an a very intimate space...but they close early, so get there before 9:30 or 10. They also serve espresso and coffee during the day.
New Harvest Coffee & Spirits
10 Sims AvenueThe new whisky bar in town. A great place to meet young locals in an a very intimate space...but they close early, so get there before 9:30 or 10. They also serve espresso and coffee during the day.
One of the closest pubs to my apartment, and although not necessarily my favorite, it offers pool tables and the like for a fun drink nearby.
9 locals recommend
Wild Colonial Tavern
250 S Water StOne of the closest pubs to my apartment, and although not necessarily my favorite, it offers pool tables and the like for a fun drink nearby.