166 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
401-831-0600
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The Grange opened a few months ago in an up and coming Providence neighborhood. Julian's is down the street as well as another great stop, Seven Stars Bakery.
The restaurant is located at the corner of Dean Street and Broadway. There's plenty of on street parking as well as a shared lot in the back with the Kitchen store (ignore all the scary signs).
Step inside and you'll find an urban oasis. The waiting area has hanging swings, plants, and a small library. Many of the furnishings are reclaimed. At night candles light the walls in muffin tins. One of the waiters mentioned that the floor is from an old bowling alley. A string of antique telephone pole insulators glows above the bar. In the evenings, the lights are low and the atmosphere is cozy. During the day, the windows let in lots of light.
The menu focuses on local foods, so it changes often. All entrees are vegetarian and many can be made vegan. Late night or at lunch time, you'll find the incredibly creative carrot dog! My favorite standby is the chicken fried oyster mushroom po'boy on a pretzel roll. For breakfast, the pretzel bread french toast with maple "butter" is mighty tasty. There are also very impressive vegan desserts. We love the coconut creme brulee.
Don't forget to visit the tiny bakery/cafe called Chicory that is attached. They brew Stumptown coffee from Oregon and have many vegan baked goods including donuts (beignets).
Carrot dog with Gochujang BBQ, kimchee, daikon, and chili aioli
Chicken fried oyster mushroom po'boy
Grilled spiced tofu with pistou and olive tapenade
Apple galette
Coconut creme brulee (vanilla with a coconut milk base)
Chocolate dessert trio: (brownie, mousse and mocha chicory ice cream)
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