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Providence College - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites
  • The Abbey
  • Café 412
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Golden Crust
  • Lili Wok
  • Uno's Pizzeria
24-Hour Dining None
Best Asian Lili Wok
Best Breakfast Admiral Spa Inc.
Best Healthy La Creperie
Best Pizza Antonio's Pizza
Best Wings
  • The Abbey
  • Joe's American Bar and Grille
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • Blue Grotto
  • Capital Grille
  • Hemenway's Seafood Grille and Oyster Bar
  • Meditteraneo
Other Places to Check Out
  • Brickway (Breakfast)
  • Kartabar Restaurant (Mediterranean)
  • Olives
  • Pastiche Fine Desserts Café
  • Phillepe's (Deli)

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Providence provides residents and visitors with a plethora of dining choices. From upscale Italian on Federal Hill to the more eclectic flavors of Thayer Street, the city has something to offer every gourmet, except, of course, the indecisive. Certain local spots become staples in the PC collegiate dining experience. Lili Wok is ideal for ordering in on those frigid nights when it’s just too cold to warrant walking anywhere else. When you have stayed out so late, it becomes folly to return home without some sort of nourishment, and many PC students turn to Admiral Spa for sustenance in those wee morning hours. But, at 2 a.m., nothing is more appetizing than a slice of Golden Crust with bleu cheese. (Warning: Do not eat sober!) The ritual parents’ weekend would not be complete without an outing to Federal Hill, especially when you know the 'rents are paying. While everyone maintains a personal favorite suitable to their palette, all appreciate the innumerable choices available.

The closest thing to a NY slice of pizza is Antonio’s on Thayer Street, but unfortunately, they do not deliver. However, many eateries do deliver, including Sicilia’s on Federal Hill, but a drawback to delivery is that in the snow it can take up to two hours. Some places, such as Mai Tai, accept credit cards for those running short on cash. Dining out and delivery are an excellent option when you’ve run out of Slavin money and Ray disappoints yet again. Offering a diverse selection of cuisine for all budgets, Providence restaurants subscribe to the old adage, "Variety is the spice of life."

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Off-Campus Dining at Providence College

hagannn93

'15

History

4.6
A

My Favorite Thing About This City...

Honestly, do not subject yourself to spending obscene amounts of money on mediocre food in the alumni food court. Walking distance from campus are Newport Creamery and La Salle Bakery, both of which are fantastic and reasonably priced (large iced coffee at La Salle = cost efficient). Late night, don't be tempted by Frankly's deals- order a Hawaiian or Chicken Parm Calzone from Big Tony's. If you've got the time, your stomach will thank you for the bus ride down to Thayer Street. The options down their are all fantastic, and making fun of the Brown kids is always a fun pastime. Better Burger Company is perhaps my favorite restaurant... ever.

Feb 11, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Providence College

Friarfan16

'13

History

4.2
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Typical College Food

While Providence doesn't have a ton of great places to eat around it does have a lot of cheap, open late places with a lot of options. Golden Crust and Big Tony's are two very popular places for PC students, especially for late night food. They are very close by and Golden Crust is so cheap. In downtown Providence by the mall, there is a Cheesecake Factory, a Fire and Ice, and an Uno's, all popular with students.

Mar 23, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Providence College

PC14

'14

International Studies

4.6
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Varied

Off Campus there's many places to go such as Admiral Spa, Newport Creamery, La Salle, etc. But there's not many sit down places within walking distance. The best for a proper meal is either Federal Hill (RI's mini-Italy) where there's a plethora of Italian restaurants or downtown where you can find staples such as The Cheesecake Factory, Dave and Busters, Uno or little boutiquey restaurants on Thayer Street.

Nov 10, 2010

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Facts

Did You Know?

Mondays are college night at Fire & Ice. Present your college ID and you eat for $10.

When ordering from Golden Crust, make sure to get bleu cheese and throw in a side of golden fries.

Want more than just a regular slice? Antonio’s specializes in gourmet pizza. Chicken pesto and tomato basil are to die for!

Meditteraneo’s turns into a salsa club after hours on the weekend.

Most local restaurants offer free delivery to campus, making delicious picnics in your dorm room always an option.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

North Providence Food Mart
1370 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence
(401) 353-6760

Shaw's Supermarkets
15 Smithfield Road, North Providence
(401) 353-2075

Whole Foods Market
601 N. Main St., Providence
(401) 621-5990

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

The Abbey
Food: Wings, burgers and sandwiches
686 Admiral St.
(401) 351-4346
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: More than 90 types of beer.

Admiral Spa Inc.
Food: Breakfast
624 Admiral St.
(401) 831-5178
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Great breakfast food for drunk students.

Antonio's Pizza
Food: Pizza
256 Thayer St.
(401) 455-3600
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Gourmet pizza.

Blue Grotto
Food: Southern Italian
210 Atwells Ave.
(401) 272-9030
Price: $15–$30
Cool Features: Patio dining.

Café 412
Food: Panninis and wood grilled pizzas
414 Douglas Ave.
(401) 270-2233
cafefourtwelve.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Amazing fresh fruit crepes.

Café Paragon and Viva
Food: American/Mediterranean
234 Thayer St., College Hill
(401) 331-6200
www.paragonandviva.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Great ambiance.

Capital Grille
Food: Steakhouse
1 Union Station
(401) 521-5600
Price: $18–$35

Cassarino's Restaurant
Food: Italian
177 Atwells Ave.
(401) 751-3333
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Romantic atmosphere.

Casserta's Pizzeria
Food: Pizza, Italian
121 Spruce St.
(401) 272- 3618
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Delivery.

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: Eclectic and international
94 Providence Place
(401) 270-4010
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $15–$30

Fire + Ice
Food: Asian
48 Providence Place
(401) 270-4040
www.fire-ice.com
Price: $15–$30
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat, personalized stir-fry buffet.

The Gatehouse Restaurant
Food: American
4 Richmond Sq., Suite 100B
(401) 521-9229
Price: $20–$40
Cool Features: Elegant athmosphere.

Golden Crust Pizza
Food: Pizza
228 Oakland Ave.
(401) 273-2288
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Proximity to late-night parties.

Hemenway's Seafood Grille and Oyster Bar
Food: Seafood
121 S. Main St.
(401) 351-8570
Price: $20–$40
Cool Features: Raw bar.

Joe's American Bar and Grille
Food: American
148 Providence Pl.
(401) 270-4737
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: The revolving door.

La Creperie
Food: Crepes and salads
82 Fones Alley
(401) 751-5536
Price: $2–$5

Lili Wok
Food: Chinese
600 Douglas Ave.
(401) 331-8188
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Delivery.

Mai Tai
Food: Asian
101 Mineral Springs
(401) 354-6868
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Resealable plastic containers—great for leftovers.

Meditteraneo
Food: Italian
134 Atwells Ave.
(401) 331-7760
Price: $20–$40
Cool Features: Turns into a Salsa Club on the weekends.

Sicilia's Pizza
Food: Pizza
181 Atwells Ave.
(401) 273-9222
Price: $2–$6
Cool Features: Delivery.

Union Station Brewery
Food: American
36 Exchange Terrace
(401) 274-2739
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Late-night food.

Uno Chicago Grill
Food: American
82 Providence Place
(401) 270-4866
www.unos.com
Price: $8–$15

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