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20 Places To Dine In Providence To Get An Authentic College Experience

Top eateries that anyone who eats will enjoy.

Emma Riccio

Jul 23, 2017

Rhode Island College

20 Places To Dine In Providence To Get An Authentic College Experience

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Believe it or not, you're not going to always want to dine in the dining hall, and your college years won't be the same without branching out and trying different foods. There's no better opportunity than going to college in the Providence area, as you are surrounded by delicious choices! Below are just twenty of the astounding number of options that will be at your disposal as you earn your degree.

1. Los Andes

(401) 649-4911. 903 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908. No Delivery. Closed Mondays.

A latin restaurant with Peruvian and Bolivian style cuisine. Close to RIC campus.

2. Rick's Roadhouse

(401) 272-7675. 370 Richmond St, Providence, RI 02903. Delivery. Open 7 Days A Week.

A barbecue bar and grill, with taco Tuesdays and karaoke nights that serves lunch and dinner with a side of southern comfort.

3. New York System

(401) 621-9500. 18 Plainfield Street Providence, RI 02909. Take-out, No Delivery. Open 7 Days A Week.

The standard order is two weiners all the way with a side of fries and a tall glass of coffee milk. How much more Rhode Island can you get?

4. The Scurvy Dog

(401) 270-7980. 1718 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909. Open 7 Days A Week.

A dive bar with some edgy character. Offering your typical bar games, like pool and pinball, come in for a wide array of beers and an awesome atmosphere.

5. Wong's Kitchen

(401) 366-2954. 108 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02906. Delivery. Open 7 Days A Week.

Great place to get pho on a cold winter day but it's so good that you may want to suffer through some heat in the middle of the summer with a steamy bowl. So Wong it's right.

6. The Hot Club

(401) 861-9007. 575 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903. Open 7 Days A Week.

Twenty-One and up, grab and a quick bite, and maybe enter trivia night. View of the water, and seating in the backyard.

7. Insomnia Cookies

(877) 632-6654. 307 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906. Delivery. Open until 2am, 7 Days A Week.

Who doesn't want access to a fresh from the oven, still warm cookie at two in the morning? And they deliver? College.

8. LaSalle Bakery

(401) 831-9563. 993 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908. Opens at 6am, 7 Days A Week.

Traditional family bakery with an array of tasty pastries made daily.

9. Venda Ravioli

(401) 421-9105. 265 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903. Delivery. Open 7 Day A Week.

This Italian grocery store/restaurant works whether you are just picking up some groceries or if you are looking for authentic Italian food. Fun atmosphere located in the middle of bustling Federal Hill.

10. La Creperie

(401) 751-5536. 82 Fones Alley, Providence, RI 02906. Open 7 Days A Week.

Sweet or savory, crepes fill your cravings nine out ten. They also offer salads, sandwiches and smoothies.

11. Fellini Pizzeria

(401) 751-6737. 166 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903. Delivery. Open 7 Days A Week.

If you are a thin crust lover, this is the place for you. Grab some stuffed cherry peppers to start, and a brownie for dessert

12. Duck and Bunny

(401) 270-3300. 312 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903. Closed Monday.

Phenomenal cupcakes and intriguing use of crepes in dishes such as beef stroganoff and Philadelphia rolls. Known for their tearoom but also a cigar room.

13. East Side Pockets

(401) 453-1100. 278 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906. Delivery. Open 7 Days A Week.

Looking for some Middle Eastern food? Stop in for some falafel or maybe a kebab wrap.

14. Loie Fuller's

(401) 273-4375. 1455 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909. Open 7 Days A Week.

Can be a little pricey on a college kids salary, but completely worth it. If you're looking for a way to spend less, stop in for Mussel Mondays, $5 a plate and delicious, but go early because they do sell out fast.

15. Tommy's Pizza

(401) 621-3509. 936 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908. Delivery. Open 7 Days A Week.

Family run with pizza topped with your favorite Italian foods.

16. Nice Slice

(401) 453-6423. 767 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903. Delivery through GrubHub. Open 7 Days.

Love pizza but can't have animal products or gluten? This is the place for you.

17. The Grange

(401) 831-0600. 166 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903. Open 7 Days A Week.

With a vegan bakery and a juice bar, it's clear to see why The Grange is such a popular destination for vegetarian options. Vegan chicken and waffles are something you should try at least once in your life, but odds are you'll want them again.

18. Ken's Ramen

69 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903. Closed Mondays.

Japanese noodle house with a simple yet inviting atmosphere. Highly rated.

19. Rosalina

(401) 270-7330. 50 Aborn St, Providence, RI 02903. Open 7 Days A Week.

Great place for a dinner date, with amazing Italian cuisine, and a traditional atmosphere. Friendly staff and excellent service.

20. Small Point Cafe

(401) 228-6999. 230 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903. Open 7 Days A Week.

An eco-friendly espresso house, with a "funky" vibe. Grab a drink and hit the books.

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20 Places To Dine In Providence To Get An Authentic College Experience

Top eateries that anyone who eats will enjoy.

1. Los Andes

2. Rick's Roadhouse

3. New York System

4. The Scurvy Dog

5. Wong's Kitchen

6. The Hot Club

7. Insomnia Cookies

8. LaSalle Bakery

9. Venda Ravioli

10. La Creperie

11. Fellini Pizzeria

12. Duck and Bunny

13. East Side Pockets

14. Loie Fuller's

15. Tommy's Pizza

16. Nice Slice

17. The Grange

18. Ken's Ramen

19. Rosalina

20. Small Point Cafe

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3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

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