College Hill
Food scene
Since 1997, East Side Pockets has been a fixture in the heart of Providence’s busy Thayer Street. They serve consistently great Middle Eastern food in a spotless and casual environment seven days a week from 10am to late night Monday through Saturday, and until 10pm on Sunday.
Falafel (absolutely the best around!), gyros, wraps, baklava, grape leaves, salads, hummus, and tzatziki, are available along with all items on our menu for take-out or sit-down dining. Lines move quickly at the lunch and dinner hours, and the portions and quality are well worth the short wait.
39 locals recommend
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer StSince 1997, East Side Pockets has been a fixture in the heart of Providence’s busy Thayer Street. They serve consistently great Middle Eastern food in a spotless and casual environment seven days a week from 10am to late night Monday through Saturday, and until 10pm on Sunday.
Falafel (absolutely the best around!), gyros, wraps, baklava, grape leaves, salads, hummus, and tzatziki, are available along with all items on our menu for take-out or sit-down dining. Lines move quickly at the lunch and dinner hours, and the portions and quality are well worth the short wait.
A casual cafe counter serving Korean & Japanese favorites in roomy digs, plus wine & soju.
39 locals recommend
Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit StA casual cafe counter serving Korean & Japanese favorites in roomy digs, plus wine & soju.
Flatbread Company has been introducing people to the magic of earth and fire, and how that combination can produce incredible tasting pizza.
17 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
161 Cushing StFlatbread Company has been introducing people to the magic of earth and fire, and how that combination can produce incredible tasting pizza.
Rhode Island's longest serving Indian Restaurant
kabobandcurry features creative dining, full bar, take out
and complete catering services. Serves gluten free, vegan and halal food options.
17 locals recommend
Kabob and Curry
261 Thayer StRhode Island's longest serving Indian Restaurant
kabobandcurry features creative dining, full bar, take out
and complete catering services. Serves gluten free, vegan and halal food options.
Diners come for traditional Greek recipes for lunch, dinner & late-night dining in cozy environs.
11 locals recommend
Andreas
268 Thayer StDiners come for traditional Greek recipes for lunch, dinner & late-night dining in cozy environs.
The Bacaro experience is as heavy or light as the customer chooses it to be. Whether a night out is about meeting some friends over a wonderful bottle of wine with some prosciutto and grilled figs or summer melons or a full service dining experience, Brian and Jennifer have created the environment that fulfills the senses.
11 locals recommend
Bacaro
262 S Water StThe Bacaro experience is as heavy or light as the customer chooses it to be. Whether a night out is about meeting some friends over a wonderful bottle of wine with some prosciutto and grilled figs or summer melons or a full service dining experience, Brian and Jennifer have created the environment that fulfills the senses.
Small plates like dumplings & kimbap plus signature double fried chicken in a relaxed setting.
16 locals recommend
Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
182 Angell StSmall plates like dumplings & kimbap plus signature double fried chicken in a relaxed setting.
Cafe Choklad
2 Thomas StA Swedish cafe with delicious coffee, lattes, pastries, and more.
Sandwiches, breakfasts & desserts served in a quaint eatery with BYOB, takeout & delivery options.
8 locals recommend
Meeting Street Cafe
220 Meeting StSandwiches, breakfasts & desserts served in a quaint eatery with BYOB, takeout & delivery options.
Providence’s premier BBQ destination in the heart of downtown. Offering a large selection of smoked meats, classic sides, smokey snacks, contemporary cocktails/beers/whiskey, and much more.
11 locals recommend
Durk's Bar•B•Q
33 Aborn StreetProvidence’s premier BBQ destination in the heart of downtown. Offering a large selection of smoked meats, classic sides, smokey snacks, contemporary cocktails/beers/whiskey, and much more.
Sightseeing
This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating.
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StThis innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating.
Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Brown is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
100 locals recommend
Brown University
Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Brown is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
A mile of history is packed onto this cobblestone street lined with historic buildings. The Nightingale-Brown House, built in 1792, home to five generations of the Nicholas Brown Family (of Brown University) is a "must see" on the block.
9 locals recommend
Benefit Street
Benefit StreetA mile of history is packed onto this cobblestone street lined with historic buildings. The Nightingale-Brown House, built in 1792, home to five generations of the Nicholas Brown Family (of Brown University) is a "must see" on the block.
Take a tour of the 1707 home of Declaration-signer Stephen Hopkins, his family and their slaves, eight rooms full of antiques, Hopkins heirlooms and 18th century atmosphere. Learn about Rhode Island's own Founding Father and his house, the city's oldest, moved twice but virtually unmodernized, where George Washington was a guest in 1776 & 1781. Relax in our parterre garden designed by Alden Hopkins of Williamsburg. We're on Benefit Street between the John Brown House and First Baptist Church, a block from the RISD Museum, the Providence Athenaeum, the Brown campus and spectacular WaterFire.
7 locals recommend
The Stephen Hopkins House
15 Hopkins StTake a tour of the 1707 home of Declaration-signer Stephen Hopkins, his family and their slaves, eight rooms full of antiques, Hopkins heirlooms and 18th century atmosphere. Learn about Rhode Island's own Founding Father and his house, the city's oldest, moved twice but virtually unmodernized, where George Washington was a guest in 1776 & 1781. Relax in our parterre garden designed by Alden Hopkins of Williamsburg. We're on Benefit Street between the John Brown House and First Baptist Church, a block from the RISD Museum, the Providence Athenaeum, the Brown campus and spectacular WaterFire.
The Providence Athenæum is an independent, member-supported library and cultural center located on Providence’s historic Benefit Street. Over its nearly 200 years of existence, the library has welcomed illustrious writers, spirited thinkers, and energetic community members through its doors to engage in reading, conversation, and debate. At its heart, the Athenæum encourages a love of reading and learning to all.
58 locals recommend
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StThe Providence Athenæum is an independent, member-supported library and cultural center located on Providence’s historic Benefit Street. Over its nearly 200 years of existence, the library has welcomed illustrious writers, spirited thinkers, and energetic community members through its doors to engage in reading, conversation, and debate. At its heart, the Athenæum encourages a love of reading and learning to all.
The premier 18th-century historic house and museum in the state, presenting important aspects of the social and cultural history of the period when our country was new. The Museum is maintained by the Rhode Island Historical Society.
39 locals recommend
John Brown House Museum
52 Power StThe premier 18th-century historic house and museum in the state, presenting important aspects of the social and cultural history of the period when our country was new. The Museum is maintained by the Rhode Island Historical Society.
Students from Brown University, and other schools in the area, congregate on this funky street that boasts vintage clothing shops, bookstores, music shops and cafes.
35 locals recommend
Thayer Street
Thayer StreetStudents from Brown University, and other schools in the area, congregate on this funky street that boasts vintage clothing shops, bookstores, music shops and cafes.
Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the founder of Rhode Island and his ideal of the Liberty of Consciousness. Roger Williams arrived in what he named Providence in 1636, attracted by a freshwater spring. The site grew into a settlement with a government that ensured freedom of religion via separation of church and state. Williams built his house across the street from the spring and lived there on and off until his death. The spring was revealed in the early 20th century, later enshrined within the Hahn Memorial. Completed in 1982, the urban park hosts winding paths, open lawns, and groves of trees on 4.5 acres. Visit the Antram-Gray House, which includes a visitor center, exhibits, video, and bookstore. Free 2-hour parking is available for park visitors. Roger Williams National Memorial is the venue for many outdoor activities and events throughout spring, summer, and fall including Junior Ranger programs, festivals and cultural events.
6 locals recommend
Roger Williams National Memorial station
Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the founder of Rhode Island and his ideal of the Liberty of Consciousness. Roger Williams arrived in what he named Providence in 1636, attracted by a freshwater spring. The site grew into a settlement with a government that ensured freedom of religion via separation of church and state. Williams built his house across the street from the spring and lived there on and off until his death. The spring was revealed in the early 20th century, later enshrined within the Hahn Memorial. Completed in 1982, the urban park hosts winding paths, open lawns, and groves of trees on 4.5 acres. Visit the Antram-Gray House, which includes a visitor center, exhibits, video, and bookstore. Free 2-hour parking is available for park visitors. Roger Williams National Memorial is the venue for many outdoor activities and events throughout spring, summer, and fall including Junior Ranger programs, festivals and cultural events.
This is said to be the oldest art club in the nation, designed to foster an appreciation for local arts.
6 locals recommend
Providence Art Club
11 Thomas StThis is said to be the oldest art club in the nation, designed to foster an appreciation for local arts.