Neighborhood highlights
The Wedding Cake House is located on Broadway in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence and on the border of the West End neighborhood. This is a diverse urban area that is mixed culturally, racially, and socio-economically. The Federal Hill Neighborhood has been an enclave of Providence's Italian American community and is noted for its abundance of Italian restaurants, markets, and cultural establishments, which are clustered around Atwells Avenue, a street that runs parallel to Broadway to the north.
There’s lots of stuff super close by within walking distance.
Here is a list that just scratches the surface! No omissions made on purpose! Too many great locations to list! If you want any recommendations let us know because there are plenty of places close-by but maybe only a short drive away that didn’t make the list!
Coffee Shops
All these spots are great - try a different one each day
Seven Stars bakery - 342 Broadway
about a 5 minute walk down Broadway towards downtown. Coffee, bread, pastries, sandwiches. No wifi to discourage people setting up an out of home office - but plenty of tables.
Dash Bicycles/Nitro bar - 230 Broadway
Just a little further down the street. Combo coffee shop and bike shop. Cold brew on tap, some fancy tea drinks, pastries, snacks and sandwiches. Not a lot of indoor seating
White Electric - 711 Westminster Street
A little farther away on Westminster. 15 - 20 minute walk. Coffee, bagels, pastries, sandwiches. Has wifi. Great place to set up and do some work if you can get a table
Restaurants
There’s too many restaurants nearby to list! We stuck to Broadway and Westminster. Also in walking distance are all the restaurants on Federal Hill (Atwell’s Avenue) that aren’t listed here. If you are looking for a particular cuisine, let us know. Providence has so many different types of restaurants and we’re really limiting this list by location. Not all restaurants have inside dining right now - or are only doing so with reservations - so check ahead. All of these restaurants are currently doing take-out.
Nicks on Broadway - 500 Broadway
Literally next door. Does both brunch and dinner Thursday - Saturday
Crepe Corner - 1577 Westminster St. One block away down Bainbridge. Crepe and Waffle place for breakfast/lunch. Vegan and GF options. POC owned.
Vino Veritas - 486 Broadway
One block away. Italian food/ full bar
Julians - 318 Broadway
Brunch, lunch, dinner, craft beer and cocktails. Great for vegans and meat lovers. Weekend brunch will be a wait if you don’t get there early
Broadway Bistro - 205 Broadway
Upscale dining in a casual atmosphere, great reputation
The Grange - 166 Broadway
An all vegetarian and vegan restaurant with craft cocktails. Brunch, lunch and dinner
La Lupita - Olneyville Square (technically 1950 Westminster)
In Olneyville Square. Dirt Palace’s favorite place for burritos.
New York System - Olneyville Square (technically 18 Plainfield St)
Famous for wieners all the way, mouse traps (grilled cheese), David Byrne & more. Late night you can order through their to-go window. Classic RI fare & legendary spot. A fun place to go late night and people watch (whoa! do people go there DRUNK!...also! a fun place to go, if you happen to be drunk)
Mi Ranchito - 1516 Westminster Street
Super close! Guatemalan restaurant that has great breakfast/brunch and dinner
West Side Diner - 1380 Westminster
Traditional greasy spoon diner. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Pizza J - 967 Westminster Street
Pizza place/bar run by the folks at Julians. Their website is bonkers
Nice Slice - 767 Westminster
“NY style” thin crust pizza. Sells both slices and full pies. Also can get pies made with vegan meats and cheese.
If you’re up for a short drive here are some more suggestions. Cambodian food is a RI secret treasure, We recommend Apsara at 716 Public Street. Los Andes is Peruvian food that has amazing seafood and meat. It’s located at 903 chalkstone. We recommend getting there early if you don’t want to wait for a table because this place is popping. AS220 is a multi-use art space downtown with a bar and restaurant and live music every night at 115 Empire Street. It has great food for vegans, vegetarians as well as meat eaters and can be a good place to check out, and also to figure out what else might be going in town. For beer lovers, a block away from AS220, Trinity Brew House is a pub/brewhouse who makes their own beer. North restaurant currently in the Dean Hotel downtown is one of our favorite spots (used to be in the neighborhood and moved downtown) .
