Julie & Matt's Providence Recommendations
Breakfast / Cafés
Hip cafe with an industrial-chic interior serving single origin coffees, pastries & light fare. The Shop is Julie’s neighborhood spot (Say hello to Zoe) Julie’s go-to is an iced oat milk late with some organic local honey.
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The Shop
460 Wickenden StHip cafe with an industrial-chic interior serving single origin coffees, pastries & light fare. The Shop is Julie’s neighborhood spot (Say hello to Zoe) Julie’s go-to is an iced oat milk late with some organic local honey.
A family-owned local coffee shop offering coffee, espresso, sandwiches, and vegan options. Not our favorite spot for food, but great iced coffee and something quick for on-the-go.
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Malachi's
134 Ives StA family-owned local coffee shop offering coffee, espresso, sandwiches, and vegan options. Not our favorite spot for food, but great iced coffee and something quick for on-the-go.
Amazing smoothies, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and plates. Has patio and front sidewalk seating options with peaceful indoor ambiance with big windows for people watching. Julie’s favorite smoothie is the Eastsider.
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Amy's Place
214 Wickenden StAmazing smoothies, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and plates. Has patio and front sidewalk seating options with peaceful indoor ambiance with big windows for people watching. Julie’s favorite smoothie is the Eastsider.
Breakfast & lunch nook with quick service and homestyle American fare amid bold murals in compact quarters.
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Brickway On Wickenden
234 Wickenden StBreakfast & lunch nook with quick service and homestyle American fare amid bold murals in compact quarters.
This colorful spot is new to town. It’s a few minute drive up Hope St (or 15 minute bike ride), and has delectable home made pastries, coffee and lunch!
Little Sister
737a Hope StreetThis colorful spot is new to town. It’s a few minute drive up Hope St (or 15 minute bike ride), and has delectable home made pastries, coffee and lunch!
Treats
Gourmet donuts made with local ingredients and coffee. Well-known for crazy donut flavors, but be ready to wait in line.
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PVDonuts
158 Ives StGourmet donuts made with local ingredients and coffee. Well-known for crazy donut flavors, but be ready to wait in line.
This snug, charming spot with sidewalk seats offers French pastries, light fare & espresso drinks.
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Ellie's
225 Weybosset StThis snug, charming spot with sidewalk seats offers French pastries, light fare & espresso drinks.
A local vegan ice cream shop with window ordering and outside tables.
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Like No Udder
170 Ives StA local vegan ice cream shop with window ordering and outside tables.
Be prepared to wait a little in line for this one of a kind ice cream treat! It’s so worth the wait.
Kowkow food
120 Ives StBe prepared to wait a little in line for this one of a kind ice cream treat! It’s so worth the wait.
One of Julie’s favorite donut spots. It’s a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the apartment, and is unbeatable!
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KNEAD Doughnuts
139 Elmgrove AveOne of Julie’s favorite donut spots. It’s a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the apartment, and is unbeatable!
Lunch / Dinner
Counter-serve eatery offering build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls & other Mexican dishes. Pre-made margaritas and Mexican drinks. Sit outside at string-lit picnic tables or order for takeaway.
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Tallulah's Taqueria
10 Ives StCounter-serve eatery offering build-your-own burritos, tacos, bowls & other Mexican dishes. Pre-made margaritas and Mexican drinks. Sit outside at string-lit picnic tables or order for takeaway.
OUR FAVORITE PLACE in Providence featuring Matt’s absolute favorite dish, the chicken shawarma wrap. An authentic Syrian cafe offers counter service for both dine-in and pickup. The owner and head baklava baker along with his family are Syrian refugees who came to Providence and opened shop in 2017. Aleppo Sweets has since gained local and national recognition for its incredible food along with securing a top-10 nomination in 2019 for America’s Best New Restaurants in Bon Appetit Magazine. Don’t be surprised to run into us there!
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Aleppo Sweets
107 Ives StOUR FAVORITE PLACE in Providence featuring Matt’s absolute favorite dish, the chicken shawarma wrap. An authentic Syrian cafe offers counter service for both dine-in and pickup. The owner and head baklava baker along with his family are Syrian refugees who came to Providence and opened shop in 2017. Aleppo Sweets has since gained local and national recognition for its incredible food along with securing a top-10 nomination in 2019 for America’s Best New Restaurants in Bon Appetit Magazine. Don’t be surprised to run into us there!
Cozy, chill BYOB eatery specializing in customizable Pan-Asian noodle soups & stir-fries.
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Noodles 102
102 Ives StCozy, chill BYOB eatery specializing in customizable Pan-Asian noodle soups & stir-fries.
Elegant choice for an ever-changing selection of modern American dishes with global influences. The portions are a bit smaller and it’s on the pricier side for the neighborhood, but you get what you pay for. Expect some of the best dishes in town and amazing ambiance and cocktails. A perfect place for a nice dinner or special occasion.
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Persimmon
99 Hope StElegant choice for an ever-changing selection of modern American dishes with global influences. The portions are a bit smaller and it’s on the pricier side for the neighborhood, but you get what you pay for. Expect some of the best dishes in town and amazing ambiance and cocktails. A perfect place for a nice dinner or special occasion.
This is our go-to spot for sushi! Usually you can eat in and BYOB, but during COVID, you can only order ahead for takeout.
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Sakura Restaurant
231 Wickenden StThis is our go-to spot for sushi! Usually you can eat in and BYOB, but during COVID, you can only order ahead for takeout.
Opened in 2019, Plant City is the world's first plant-based food hall + Marketplace, created with world-renowned Chef, Matthew Kenney. 4 restaurants featuring elevated cuisine (3 sit down w/full bars), a bakery, coffee bar and store. The pizza restaurant is one of the best and it’s vegan! A must-try spot.
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Plant City
334 S Water StOpened in 2019, Plant City is the world's first plant-based food hall + Marketplace, created with world-renowned Chef, Matthew Kenney. 4 restaurants featuring elevated cuisine (3 sit down w/full bars), a bakery, coffee bar and store. The pizza restaurant is one of the best and it’s vegan! A must-try spot.
Cozy, rustic-chic pub with seasonal New American plates, lots of local craft beers & weekend brunch. Rogue Island has the best lobster mac & cheese in town (In Julie’s opinion).
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Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar
65 Weybosset StCozy, rustic-chic pub with seasonal New American plates, lots of local craft beers & weekend brunch. Rogue Island has the best lobster mac & cheese in town (In Julie’s opinion).
Imaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe earns buzz among foodies. Has AMAZING brunch as well.
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nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayImaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe earns buzz among foodies. Has AMAZING brunch as well.
Our favorite BBQ spot in Providence with the best dry-rubbed wings you’ll ever taste.
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Great Northern BBQ Co
9 Parade StOur favorite BBQ spot in Providence with the best dry-rubbed wings you’ll ever taste.
This is our favorite special spot. A bit of a finer dining place, but if you can get a reservation you won’t regret it. Amazing food, such nice staff, and great view
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Waterman Grille
4 Richmond SquareThis is our favorite special spot. A bit of a finer dining place, but if you can get a reservation you won’t regret it. Amazing food, such nice staff, and great view
Parks / Public Sites
A lovely park with beautiful water-front views just a few moments from the apartment! Great for a walk or picnic to catch early-evening sunsets. Expect to see sunbathers, dogs, and kids riding bikes on warmer weekend days.
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India Point Park
201 India StA lovely park with beautiful water-front views just a few moments from the apartment! Great for a walk or picnic to catch early-evening sunsets. Expect to see sunbathers, dogs, and kids riding bikes on warmer weekend days.
The East Bay Bike Path is a 14.5-mile paved rail trail that begins at India Point Park, crosses the Seekonk River and continues southeast to Bristol along the shoreline of Narragansett Bay. The path is flat and passes by a few amazing cafes. A fun adventure for a day-time activity!
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East Bay Bike Path
The East Bay Bike Path is a 14.5-mile paved rail trail that begins at India Point Park, crosses the Seekonk River and continues southeast to Bristol along the shoreline of Narragansett Bay. The path is flat and passes by a few amazing cafes. A fun adventure for a day-time activity!
This is my favorite place to take the dog for a trail hike or lake swim!
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Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdThis is my favorite place to take the dog for a trail hike or lake swim!
Neighborhoods
The heart of Federal Hill in Providence and home to the best Italian delicacies in town. You can’t go wrong with any restaurants on Atwells Avenue. Our favorite is Massimo.
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Atwells Avenue
Atwells AvenueThe heart of Federal Hill in Providence and home to the best Italian delicacies in town. You can’t go wrong with any restaurants on Atwells Avenue. Our favorite is Massimo.
Fox Point in the neighborhood you're in! Tons of local shops, culture, parks, and sites to see!
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Fox Point
Fox Point in the neighborhood you're in! Tons of local shops, culture, parks, and sites to see!
College Hill, where you'll run into Brown University's campus, is home to some of the most beautiful and historic private residences and buildings in New England.
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College Hill
College Hill, where you'll run into Brown University's campus, is home to some of the most beautiful and historic private residences and buildings in New England.
A beautiful water-side park to go for a picnic or lovely walk. It’s in one of our favorite towns, Bristol!
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Colt State Park
Colt State ParkA beautiful water-side park to go for a picnic or lovely walk. It’s in one of our favorite towns, Bristol!
Historic Landmarks
A National Historic Landmark, it is one of the finest Italianate mansion houses in the state, and considered one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian-era houses in the US.
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Lippitt House Museum
199 Hope St A National Historic Landmark, it is one of the finest Italianate mansion houses in the state, and considered one of the best-preserved examples of Victorian-era houses in the US.
Founded in 1764, it is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. Enjoy the unique campus and take in beautiful architecture.
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Brown University
Founded in 1764, it is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. Enjoy the unique campus and take in beautiful architecture.
Built in 1822, the Aldrich House is National Historic Landmark presented to the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1974 by the heirs of Winthrop W. Aldrich, a former Ambassador to Great Britain.
Aldrich House
110 Benevolent StBuilt in 1822, the Aldrich House is National Historic Landmark presented to the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1974 by the heirs of Winthrop W. Aldrich, a former Ambassador to Great Britain.
The John Brown House is the first mansion built in Providence, Rhode Island. The house is named after the original owner, one of the early benefactors of the University, merchant, statesman, and slave trader John Brown.
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John Brown House Museum
52 Power StThe John Brown House is the first mansion built in Providence, Rhode Island. The house is named after the original owner, one of the early benefactors of the University, merchant, statesman, and slave trader John Brown.
The Providence Athenaeum was founded in 1836 as an independent, member-supported library open to the public. One of the Athenaeum’s most famous visitors was Edgar Allan Poe. In September of 1848, he traveled to Providence in order to meet and court the wealthy Rhode Island widow, Sarah Helen Whitman.
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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StThe Providence Athenaeum was founded in 1836 as an independent, member-supported library open to the public. One of the Athenaeum’s most famous visitors was Edgar Allan Poe. In September of 1848, he traveled to Providence in order to meet and court the wealthy Rhode Island widow, Sarah Helen Whitman.
The house was the home of Stephen Hopkins, a governor of Rhode Island and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
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The Stephen Hopkins House
15 Hopkins StThe house was the home of Stephen Hopkins, a governor of Rhode Island and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.