Providence is a city full of hustle and bustle, even if some people don’t realize it. There are many stores and restaurants that people would wait in a line for. From Bagels at Bagel Gourmet to events at The Steelyard, Providence has a lot to offer.
I recently asked many people what they would wait in line for and I got a variety of responses. Some people responded simply with “red lights” or “lines in banks,” while others mention the Farmers Market or Mr. Lemon. I have to say, I wait in line for an iced tea with lemon at L’Artisan, a local cafe.One response in particular was very interesting, from a local dance teacher.
I think that this is a good question because something
about our life here makes us hate waiting in line.
Like we'd wait in line in Boston or NY but not in Providence.
I had a friend in retail when we first moved here and she
said it is a constant struggle in high end retail. The refrain
was, "I'll spend a lot for a clothing item in
Boston and NY but not here in RI".
Is it our small size, our position between two
urban powers, our general inferiority complex
that makes us think nothing here is worth
too long a wait? I am not sure but waiting
for anything in RI seems like a burden and yet
I'll wait in the half-price tickets line for a Broadway
show in NY for a couple of hours!
Some people noted that by living in Providence long lines are hard to come by. Other responses included the hot dog truck from Chez Pascal, Movies at the Avon, Nick’s on Broadway and Mama Kims. One very popular response was Julian’s, a restaurant on the West Side of Providence. People also mentioned waiting in line for Waterfire (even though it is pretty much just one long line), and great pizza at Nice Slice on Thayer Street.
So, If you’re having trouble coming up with a place for lunch, or wondering what to do on a Friday night , check these out, they won’t disappoint. After all, your neighbors think these are all worth waiting in line for.
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