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Best Providence Cheap Eats


As the world economy slows down, we may want to tighten our belts, but we still need to fill our stomachs. Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in Providence.

Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

Caserta's Pizzeria Pizza
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Caserta 121 Spruce St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-272-3618, 401-621-9190, 401-272-3618 | Menu
A pizzeria with all the old-school charm you'd expect in an Italian area like Federal Hill. More...

La Creperie Crêpes
Quick Bite
82 Fones Alley
Providence, RI 02906
401-751-5536 | Menu
La Crêperie may lack in sophisticated décor, but the crêpes more than make up for the minimal ambience. More...

Flo's Clam Shack Seafood
Quick Bite
4 Wave Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
401-847-8141 | Menu
A fish fry isn't quite the cheap family dinner it once was, but a stop at "The Shack" is a must on any visit to Newport. More...

Haven Brothers Diner Diner
Quick Bite
Fulton Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-861-7777 | Menu
Haven Brothers is a diner that appears like clockwork on a side street in downtown Providence catering to late-night visitors. More...

Tazza Caffe Coffeehouse
Quick Bite
250 Westminister St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-421-3300
Topnotch java, a menu of salads, burgers and panini, plus live music, draw eclectic crowds day and night. More...

Tito's Cantina Mexican
13/20
651 W. Main Rd.
Middletown, RI 02842
401-849-4222 | Menu
Potent drinks, tacos, chimichangas and more served up in a cheerful dining room. More...


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