Food and Coffee Recommendations
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⭐️ Team favorites
🌱 Vegan and vegetarian friendly
🥖 Gluten-free options
🍖 Halal
🥤 Creative non-alcoholic beverages
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College Hill
(5 mins or less from venue)The Underground $ ⭐️
Located beneath the Brown Campus Center, this cozy spot offers delicious pastries, house-made syrups, and a relaxing coffee shop vibe.Aroma Joes $
Conveniently located on Thayer Street near North Campus, this spot is perfect for a quick coffee or a custom sweet drink.Ceremony $$$ ⭐️🌱
A favorite among Brown students, this tea shop offers unique, high-quality drinks inspired by Asian culture. The strawberry matcha is a cult classic, along with favorites like Hojicha Hot Chocolate, Ube Latte, and Keemun Milk Tea.Fox Point /Wickenden
(10-15 min walk from venue)Tea in Sahara $$ ⭐️
A hidden gem, this family-owned spot is known for Moroccan teas and a plant-filled ambiance. Try the Iced Moroccan Mint Tea, Marrakech, or Amazigh.Coffee Exchange $$ ⭐️
This cozy coffee shop is perfect for working or relaxing. Also a great stop while exploring nearby antique shops and local businesses!
PVDonuts$$ ⭐️🌱
Serves handmade, gourmet donuts with a variety of unique flavors. A local favorite for sweet treats.
Waterfront
(15-20 min walk to venue)
Dave’s Coffee $$ 🌱 🥖
Near the RISD campus, this coffee shop is known for its small-batch roasted coffee and artisanal drinks. They offer specialty options, pour-over coffee, and tasty snacks.
Brown Bee Coffee $$$$
Known for handmade croissants and unique coffee combinations, this high-end spot on Benefit Street can have long lines at peak hours and weekends.
Wayland Square
(15 min walk from venue)
Cafe Madrid $$ 🥖
The perfect spot for a European café ambiance, offering delicious desserts and pastries.
Knead Donuts $$ 🌱
Offers handcrafted, small-batch donuts with unique flavors. Known for their creative toppings, it's a must-visit for donut lovers.
Downtown
(20-30 min walk to venue)
Small Point Cafe $$ 🌱 🥖
A small cafe with amazing drinks, delicious food, and a cozy, plant-filled ambiance. Excellent portion sizes and value.
Beyond
(If you're up for a bit of travel, here are a few of our favorite spots a bit farther from the venue.)
Wildflour Bakery $$$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
Offers handmade, organic baked goods with vegan and gluten-free options. A favorite among locals!Seven Stars Bakery$$
Known for its fresh, artisanal breads and delicious pastries, made with high-quality ingredients in a cozy atmosphere.
Oak Bakeshop$$ 🥖
Identifies as a “jew-ish” bakery, offering handmade pastries and breads. -
College Hill
(5 mins or less from venue)
Bagel Gourmet Ole $$ ⭐️
Homemade bagels, savory breakfast items, and dirty chai lattes. Don’t miss the variety of burritos!
Louis $ ⭐️
A family-owned diner with great service and prices. Try the specialty pancake stack or Huevos Rancheros.Fox Point /Wickenden
(10-15 min walk from venue)Amy's $ 🌱
A cozy spot for delicious, classic breakfast items. Known for their hearty pancakes, omelets, and fresh coffee, it's a local favorite for a simple and satisfying breakfast.
Waterfront
(15-20 min walk to venue)Make-Out Cafe at Plant City $$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
A sustainability-driven cafe that composts everything, from the tableware to the oil. Enjoy delicious plant-based breakfast options and to-go items.
Wayland Square
(15 min walk from venue)
L’Artisan Cafe $$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
A cafe with breakfast pastries, coffee, and healthy options. Also offers to-go items.
Downtown
(20-30 min walk to venue)Ellie’s $$$
A quaint cafe with healthy breakfast options and a charming atmosphere. The portions are small, but the vibe is worth it.
Beyond
(If you're up for a bit of travel, here are a few of our favorite spots a bit farther from the venue.)Irregardless Café$$🌱 🥖
A charming café offering a delicious mix of breakfast, lunch, and coffee in a cozy, laid-back setting. Known for its mouth-watering biscuits
Nick's on Broadway $$
A cozy spot known for creative breakfast and brunch dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Try their inventive eggs benedict or signature pancakes.Little Sister $$ ⭐️
A trendy cafe offering unique breakfast options with a fusion of flavors.
Julian's $$ 🌱 🥖
A hip, eclectic spot known for its creative brunch menu and separate all-vegan menu. -
College Hill
(5 mins or less from venue)
East Side Pockets $ ⭐️ 🍖 🌱 🥖
Fast, fresh Mediterranean breakfast options to go. Great falafel wraps and grape leaves.Bajas Taqueria $ 🥖
Quick, delicious breakfast burritos, tacos, and quesadillas with big portions.
Pokeworks$$ 🌱 🥖
A vibrant spot offering fresh, customizable poke bowls with a variety of tasty toppings and sauces.
Kabob and Curry $$ 🌱 🥖
A cozy spot offering flavorful Indian and Pakistani options.Fox Point /Wickenden
(10-15 min walk from venue)
Tallulah's Taqueria $$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
A lively Mexican spot serving up flavorful tacos, burritos, and bowls with fresh ingredients. Great for casual dining with a fun vibe.
Pizza Marvin$$
A laid-back pizzeria known for its retro vibe. A go-to spot for a casual and delicious bite.
Waterfront
(15-20 min walk to venue)
Geoff's Sandwiches$$
A casual spot known for hearty, sandwiches, offering everything from classic deli favorites to creative combos.
Plant City $$$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
The first vegan food hall in the US, this spot has something for everyone and is a favorite among non-vegan locals too!
Downtown
(20-30 min walk to venue)
Ocean State Sandwich Co.$$
A local favorite serving up delicious, handcrafted sandwiches
Dune Brothers$$
A laid-back seafood spot offering fresh, flavorful dishes with a focus on local, sustainable ingredients.Livi’s Pockets$$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
Located in the historic Arcade in Providence, Livi’s Pockets offers delicious Mediterranean-inspired pockets filled with fresh ingredients.
Beyond
(If you're up for a bit of travel, here are a few of our favorite spots a bit farther from the venue.)
There There$$
A trendy spot offering a menu of elevated comfort food in a relaxed setting. -
College Hill
(5 mins or less from venue)Heng Thai $$ 🌱 🥖
A vibrant spot serving traditional Thai dishes.
Den Den$$ 🌱 🥖
A tasty Asian fusion spot with great ambiance. Den Den Korean Fried Chicken is on Brown’s campus, while Den Den Cafe Asiana ⭐️ is on historic Benefit street.
Soban $$
A cozy Korean spot offering authentic dishes and diverse sides.Fox Point /Wickenden
(10-15 min walk from venue)
Aleppo Sweets $$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
A cozy spot offering delicious Middle Eastern desserts and sweets. Don’t miss their baklava and knafeh!
Persimmon $$$$
An elegant, chef-driven restaurant offering inventive, seasonal dishes with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
Waterfront
(15-20 min walk to venue)
Plant City $$$ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
The first vegan food hall in the US, this spot has something for everyone and is a favorite among non-vegan locals too!
Downtown
(20-30 min walk to venue)
Gift Horse$$ ⭐️ 🥖
A seafood-focused spot offering fresh oysters, creative small plates, and expertly crafted drinks.Xaco Taco $ ⭐️ 🌱 🥖
A charming Mexican spot with a variety of tacos, appetizers, and festive drinks. Enjoy the outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and delicious vegan options
Beyond
(If you're up for a bit of travel, here are a few of our favorite spots a bit farther from the venue.)
Pianta $$$ 🌱 🥖
A friendly spot offering a variety of vegan and allergen-aware dishes.
India Restaurant $$ 🌱 🥖
Rasoi Indian $$ 🌱 🥖
Not Just Snacks $$ 🌱 🥖
Three Pawtucket-based Indian restaurants within walking distance, known for their flavorful dishes. Locals have their favorites and often debate which one is the best!
Los Andes$$
A lively, family-owned restaurant serving bold and flavorful Bolivian and Peruvian cuisine. -
Tiny Bar $$ 🥤
A cozy, intimate bar offering creative cocktails and a laid-back atmosphere. Perfect for a casual night out with a unique drink selection.
Glou$$ 🥤
A cozy natural wine bar serving thoughtfully curated wines alongside simple, delicious small plates.
The Eddy$$
A stylish, intimate bar known for expertly crafted cocktails and a cozy, dimly lit vibe
ISCO$$
A small-batch distillery crafting high-quality rum with a focus on sustainability. A great spot for a unique drink experience in Providence.