Providence Bagel
695 N Main St, Providence, RI
Crema's Take
“Providence Bagel is a beloved local institution where serious bagel enthusiasts swear the quality rivals New York's best, with loyal regulars returning specifically for their perfectly boiled bagels and generous cream cheese applications. The no-frills, family-friendly spot offers genuine value with a full breakfast menu and reliable pastries, though it rewards patient dine-in customers over takeout orders and benefits from a casual, well-worn charm that feels authentically Rhode Island.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Got an everything bagel on a Saturday and it was for sure a day old. It was so stale. I asked for it toasted and scooped out. It wasn’t. I paid for a cookie and didn’t get a cookie. Also they had to remake my coffee. For a place with a bagel in its name - I’ve never had a worse…
I was looking for a place to eat breakfast early, many in Providence were closed. But I saw this place and checked out the reviews, the menu. And was delighted by the high ratings and cheap menu. So I drove over and was, well, a bit put off, to say. Just 2 years ago the menu was…
Food is generally good but order at your own risk if ordering takeout. Particularly from a third party as they often fail to include parts of your order while stapling the receipt to the bag as if they did. Edit: I figured I’d try again (busy house in the mornings with three…
I'm really picky about bagels since getting bagels in NY, and this is the only bagel place I go to in RI. I prefer this location over the other one as well. There hasn't been a bagel or cream cheese flavor I haven't liked. My go to's are poppy seed, pumpernickel, and if they…
Providence Bagels is a nice little local spot with ample parking and an easy-to-find location. My first impression wasn’t the best, as the place could use some serious TLC—the cushions are run down, and the floors need attention. While the atmosphere is cozy, the facilities…
Crema Reviews
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