2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll Results
You voted and we tallied! Check out these reader favorites for the best spots to eat, gather and celebrate all year long.
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STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY | HALL OF FAME
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WEST BAY
Restaurant
Lake Taco, Coventry
Asian Restaurant
Lemongrass, Warwick
Latin Restaurant
El Tapatio, Cranston
Italian Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Plant City X, Warwick
Outdoor Dining
Lake Taco, Coventry
Diner
Wein-O-Rama, Cranston
Breakfast
All Favorites Cafe, Cranston
Burger
The Pizza Nomad, Coventry
Pizza
The Pizza Nomad, Coventry
Sandwich Shop/Deli
Lou Umberto’s Italian Kitchen, Cranston
Neighborhood Bar
MainStreet Coffee, East Greenwich
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ava, Cranston
Specialty Food Shop
We Be Jammin’, Warwick
Independent Bookstore
Binds & Blooms, Coventry
Locally Owned Clothing Boutique
Charmed and Dangerous, North Scituate
Art Gallery
Nancy Stephen Gallery School of Art, East Greenwich
Hair Salon
Roots Hair Salon, Cranston
Vintage Store
Sweet Salvage, North Scituate
Consignment Store
Mike’s Estate Services, West Warwick
Fitness Studio
So Fit Cycle, Warwick
Animal Shelter/Rescue
Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue,Warwick
Pet Services (TIE)
BFF Grooming Inc., East Greenwich
Ozzy’s Playhouse, Warwick
Gift Store
Wag ’N Wicks Candle Co., East Greenwich
Bakery
Borrelli’s Pastry Shop, Coventry
Ice Cream
Sundaes Ice Cream, Cranston
Local Music Venue
Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich
Wine Shop
The Savory Grape, East Greenwich
Local Market
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, multiple locations
Plant or Garden Store
Hattoy’s Nursery, Landscaping & Garden Center, Coventry
Florist
Twigs Floral Design Studio, East Greenwich
Local Event
The Creative Space Art Studio, West Greenwich
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STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY | HALL OF FAME
The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between March 1–31, 2026. All visitors to RIMonthly.com were eligible to vote. The previous are the results of a tabulation of the votes cast in both statewide and regional categories. We are confident in our tallies of votes cast. The results are not an endorsement by Rhode Island Monthly magazine but an accurate accounting of legitimate votes cast.

