2025 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll Results
You voted and our team tallied. Here are your favorites in dozens of categories from food to fitness studios.
INDEX
STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY
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SOUTH COUNTY
Restaurant
Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield
New Restaurant in 2024
Boon Street Market, Narragansett
Asian Restaurant
Jayd Bun, South Kingstown
Latin Restaurant
Maiz, South Kingstown
Italian Restaurant
Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana, Wakefield
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice Bar, Narragansett
Outdoor Dining
Coast Guard House, Narragansett
Diner
Meldgie’s Rivers Edge Cafe, Wakefield
Breakfast
Rachel’s Cafe, South Kingstown
Burger
Rachel’s Cafe, South Kingstown
Pizza
Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana, Wakefield
Sandwich Shop/Deli
The Corner Deli, Charlestown
Neighborhood Bar
The Cove Restaurant, Charlestown
Coffee Shop
Jitters Cafe, multiple locations
Specialty Food Shop
The Gathering Table, Wakefield
Independent Bookstore
Wakefield Books, Wakefield
Locally Owned Men’s Boutique
Rhode Island Surf Co., Westerly
Locally Owned Women’s Boutique
OMO Jewels & Gifts, Westerly
Art Gallery
The Glass Station Studio and Gallery, Wakefield
Hair Salon
The Shore Salon, North Kingstown
Vintage Store
Rē Antiques and Interiors, North Kingstown
Consignment Store
Deja Vu Consignment Room, Westerly
Fitness Studio
So Fit Cycle, Wakefield
Animal Shelter/ Rescue
Animal Rescue Rhode Island, Peace Dale
Gift Store
Serendipity, North Kingstown
Windie’s, Westerly
Pet Salon/Boutique
Fetch RI, Richmond
Doggie Day Care
The Gnarly Dog, Narragansett
Bakery
South County Bread Company, Wakefield
Ice Cream
Brickley’s Ice Cream, Wakefield
Local Music Venue
Ocean Mist, Wakefield
Wine Shop
Wakefield Liquors, Wakefield
Local Market
Belmont Market, Wakefield
Plant or Garden Store
The Farmer’s Daughter, Wakefield
Florist
Flowers by Bert & Peg, North Kingstown
Local Event
Blessing of the Fleet, Narragansett
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