2023 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll
From Blackstone Valley to Newport County, RIMonthly.com visitors named the best in the state in an online poll.
Index
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY
Restaurant
Blackie’s, Smithfield
Asian Restaurant
Asia Grille, Lincoln
Latin Restaurant 
Bandidos Mexican Restaurant, Cumberland
Italian Restaurant 
Pat’s Italian Restaurant, Johnston
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant 
Garden Grille, Pawtucket
New Restaurant in 2022
Koury’s Tavern, Cumberland
Outdoor Dining
Terrazza, Smithfield
Kay’s Restaurant, Woonsocket
Diner 
Modern Diner, Pawtucket
Breakfast
Eggs Up Family Restaurant, Cumberland
Burger 
Blackie’s, Smithfield
Pizza
Cumberland House of Pizza, Cumberland
Sandwich Shop/Deli
J’s Deli, multiple locations
Neighborhood Bar 
The Harmony Cafe, Lincoln
Coffee Shop
Fundati Coffee, Lincoln
Specialty Food Shop
Divas Dips and Gourmet Treats, Pawtucket
Independent Bookstore
Stillwater Books, Pawtucket*
* The Pawtucket location closed in July and is moving to West Warwick.
Locally Owned Women’s Boutique 
With Heart & Soul, Cumberland
Hair Salon
Salon Vibes RI, North Providence
Vintage Store
The Modern Farmhouse, Cumberland
Consignment Store
Blackbirds Consignment Shop, North Providence
Gift Store 
Brown & Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet
Fitness Studio
The Barre and Yoga Experience, Smithfield
Animal Shelter/Rescue
Burrillville Animal Control Shelter, Burrillville
Pet Salon/Boutique 
Dtails, Smithfield
Doggie Day Care 
Mind Your Dog, Chepachet
Bakery 
Gingersnaps Bakery, Lincoln
Ice Cream 
The Ice Cream Machine, Cumberland
Local Music Venue 
Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland
Local Event 
Paint and Vino, Pawtucket
Wine Shop
Diamond Hill Vineyards, Cumberland
Local Market 
Dave’s Marketplace, multiple locations
Garden Store/Nursery
Jordan’s Jungle, Pawtucket
Florist
Valley Falls Flower Shop, Cumberland
								
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                        