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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BLACKSTONE VALLEY
Restaurant
Laura’s Bar and Grill, Smithfield
Eggs Up, Cumberland
New Restaurant in 2024
LJ’s Kitchen, Woonsocket
Asian Restaurant
Asia Grille, Lincoln
Latin Restaurant
Bandidos Mexican Restaurant, multiple locations
Italian Restaurant
Bar’Lino, Johnston
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Apothica Cafe, Cumberland
Outdoor Dining
Blackie’s, Smithfield
Diner
Eggs Up, Cumberland
Breakfast
Eggs Up, Cumberland
Burger
LJ’s Kitchen, Woonsocket
Pizza
Cumberland House of Pizza, Cumberland
Sandwich Shop/Deli
J’s Deli, multiple locations
Neighborhood Bar
Laura’s Bar and Grill, Smithfield
Coffee Shop
Fundati Coffee, Lincoln
Specialty Food Shop
Krakow Deli Bakery Smokehouse, Woonsocket
Independent Bookstore
Book Around, Pawtucket
Locally Owned Women’s Boutique
With Heart & Soul, Cumberland
Hair Salon
Salon Vibes RI, North Providence
Vintage Store
Antiques Alley, Greenville
Consignment Store
Blackbirds Consignment Shop, North Providence
Fitness Studio
TFW Rhode Island, Pawtucket
Animal Shelter/Rescue
Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Woonsocket
Gift Store
With Heart & Soul, Cumberland
Pet Salon/Boutique
Tails by Taya, Johnston
Doggie Day Care
Mind Your Dog, Chepachet
Bakery
Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery, North Smithfield
Ice Cream
The Ice Cream Machine, Cumberland
Local Music Venue
Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland
Wine Shop
Diamond Hill Vineyards, Cumberland
Local Market
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, multiple locations
Plant or Garden Store
Central Nurseries, Johnston
Florist
Valley Falls Flower Shop, Cumberland
Local Event
Paint and Vino, Pawtucket
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