Modern Diner

Diner · Pawtucket

Modern Diner

Diner · Pawtucket

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364 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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Step into a vintage train car where classic comfort food meets delightful breakfast specials, making every visit a tasty adventure.  

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364 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Get directions

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364 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Get directions

+1 401 726 8390
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"Modern Diner is the last known diner housed in a historic Sterling Streamliner car and is also on the National Register of Historic Places. "Modern" is right there in the name, though we love the retro vibes exuded by the booths, the dining counter with its vinyl-topped stools, and the throwback plates and mugs. Find the usual breakfast offerings and a few lunch-leaning offerings like club sandwiches on the menu, and be sure to check out the custard French toast. The real treat, though, may be the slew of brunch specials taped to the wall by the entrance. These change often, with beauties like a gouda, apple, and jalapeno bacon omelet and cranberry pecan pancakes in frequent rotation. Also check out the bites that hat-tip to Pawtucket’s status as a historic Portuguese community. The Mozambique lobster grits reference flavors in the famed shrimp Mozambique, and the linguica hash benedict is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s all dished out with friendly, lighting-quick service, and like any great diner, you probably won’t have a chance to drain your coffee cup before a server swoops in with a refill." - Nathan Tavares

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"In 1986, Nick Demou and his late father bought an old, abandoned diner and moved it to its current location on East Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. But this was no ordinary diner. Built in 1941, it was one of only a handful of Sterling Streamliner diners still in existence, and is today one of only two such diners still in operation (a third apparently lies abandoned in Westport, Massachusetts). The Modern Diner, which Demou now runs with his brother-in-law, Frank Aguiar, has a few claims to fame. Its historic status is one. Even before Demou bought the joint, it had street cred: In 1978, it was the first ever diner to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Another claim to fame is Demou’s custard French toast, which in 2015 was named the best diner dish in the country by the Food Network show Top 5 Restaurants. The dish—which comes topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced kiwi, house-candied pecans, and raspberry syrup—came into existence pretty much by accident. Some 20 years ago, Demou made an excess of vanilla pudding. Not wanting to let it go to waste, he thinned it out and added it to the French toast. The rest is diner history. Apart from the French toast, the Modern Diner sells many of the classic breakfast and lunch dishes you’d expect from an eatery of its kind. There are pancakes, muffins, sandwiches, burgers, plenty of eggs in various styles, and weekend specials such as the linguica hash and lobster Benedict. You’ll also find at least 30 daily specials on the wall as you walk in the door. It’s all tasty comfort food, in an old-school diner atmosphere that hasn’t changed in years." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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"“Modern” is in the name, but this diner serves up pure nostalgia. Take a seat at the counter or a booth, soak up the old-timey atmosphere, and order up some custard French toast, a Western omelet, or one of the more than 20 specials offered each day. Rhode Islanders love diners because they are said to have invented them; the restaurant genre can be traced back to Walter Scott, who sold sandwiches out of a horse-drawn covered wagon outside of the Providence Journal offices in the 1870s. Modern Diner is equally noteworthy: the Sterling Streamliner-style building, first manufactured in the ’30s, was the first diner listed on the National Register of Historic Places." - Jenna Pelletier

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"In 1986, Nick Demou and his late father bought an old, abandoned diner and moved it to its current location on East Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. But this was no ordinary diner. Built in 1941, it was one of only a handful of Sterling Streamliner diners still in existence, and is today one of only two such diners still in operation (a third apparently lies abandoned in Westport, Massachusetts). The Modern Diner, which Demou now runs with his brother-in-law, Frank Aguiar, has a few claims to fame. Its historic status is one. Even before Demou bought the joint, it had street cred: In 1978, it was the first ever diner to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Another claim to fame is Demou’s custard French toast, which in 2015 was named the best diner dish in the country by the Food Network show Top 5 Restaurants. The dish—which comes topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced kiwi, house-candied pecans, and raspberry syrup—came into existence pretty much by accident. Some 20 years ago, Demou made an excess of vanilla pudding. Not wanting to let it go to waste, he thinned it out and added it to the French toast. The rest is diner history. Apart from the French toast, the Modern Diner sells many of the classic breakfast and lunch dishes you’d expect from an eatery of its kind. There are pancakes, muffins, sandwiches, burgers, plenty of eggs in various styles, and weekend specials such as the linguica hash and lobster Benedict. You’ll also find at least 30 daily specials on the wall as you walk in the door. It’s all tasty comfort food, in an old-school diner atmosphere that hasn’t changed in years. Know Before You Go Modern Diner opens for breakfast and lunch daily (it closes at 2:00 p.m.). It only accepts cash." - Collector of Experiences, b blimpcaptain, Tony Dunnell, r rjsgutman, a adventuringshar, S SemiruralYeti, blimpcaptain, adventuringshar, Kerserker, rjsgutman, SemiruralYeti

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Calla Bjorklund Jarvie

SerpAPI
What a FUN place! It's not every day you get to eat breakfast in a historic train car. I got johnny cakes and was so glad I did. This was such a great experience! Highly recommend.

Evan R

SerpAPI
Great classic diner fair. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I decided to keep it simple and get my usual 2 eggs over easy, bacon, and hash browns. Fair pricing for great eats. They take card as well!

Jonathan M

SerpAPI
Great Belgian Waffle! I loved the diverse and friendly staff. Service was fast. Coffee was not that great though. But, I would definitely come back.

Nanci Goldberg

SerpAPI
Found this on Atlas Obscura and so glad we stopped in. From the very first welcome the service was smiling, friendly and helpful. The food was AMAZING. If you are lucky enough to be near here you need to stop in!

Ritu Thapa

SerpAPI
we’ve been a regular at Modern Diner for a few years now. The first time I tried their custard french toast, I was just blown away by how good it was, and I get it every time I dine in or take out. Today we tried their strawberry crepe and it was delicious!!! Definitely worth all the💰. Try this place out, you wont be disappointed!!

Susan Sandoval Redgate

SerpAPI
I come to here for breakfast when I visit my so. In college. Never disappointed. Don’t be dissuaded by the waiting line. It goes quickly. They have a lot of seating and quick turn arounds. Their custard French toast is so great. My husband had beer Portuguese omelette and Munson had the western omelette. Delicious. Other times I have come all has been delicious.

River Marie

SerpAPI
I have NEVER experienced food this delicious in a diner setting for breakfast. The presentation was beautiful and the food was utter perfection. That's saying a lot considering I'm a foodie who also caters. Our waitress India was sweet & very pleasant and ALSO on point with checking to make sure we enjoyed our experience!! I loved the fact that she allowed us to actually enjoy our meal in peace!!! This is important because I hate to feel rushed when eating. I would come back alone for the beauty of the food alone. India, Vic, and Frank thank you so much for this dining experience!! I will definitely be back!!

Dean Ehrenheim

SerpAPI
Not just a pretty picture! I googled to see if there were any Food Network highlighted restaurants in Pawtucket and I got a hit on the Modern Diner. I decided to go after my morning workout (yes, so I can eat). From the outside the diner looks pretty old…and it is. But step inside and you are immediately transported back to the 1930’s. Rather a modern representation of a bygone era, this is the real deal…all the way down to the “modern” veneer table tops…complete with chips from real use and age. Wonderful. I wish I had been wearing a wool suit and fedora. I choose to order the Food Network highlight, custard French toast. And….yes, it tasted as good as it looked. No syrup needed! I got an order of sausage on the side…not only fat and huge, but 4 of them. Needless to say, I couldn’t eat it all and wish I had my wife there to split it with. So many times we are fooled with great pictures and when the final product appears we wonder how something could be so far off. Not at Modern Diner. 5 stars for sure. If I’d ding anything, I didn’t like the coffee. But I guess it was French roast and I am not a fan. Next time OJ for me. Go check out this little gem in Pawtucket and see for yourself.

Brenda M.

Yelp
Don't let the exterior fool you- this is the CLEANEST diner we've ever been to and the service is TOP NOTCH. We thought we were going to be waiting forever and would be in a crowd of people. We got right in (someone even held open the door and welcomed us). We were quickly seated in a nice booth- very comfortable atmosphere. We had breakfast- an omelet, a Benedict, toast, coffee (muffins, mimosas)... one of the BEST breakfasts we've ever had and very affordable! I highly recommend this diner- the service alone can't be beat! It's a half hour drive that we'd take ANY time!

Donnell M.

Yelp
This place was very nice. Food was good and reasonably priced. I love the service as they are verynice in there. It's very small and old-school looking, but has that good feel. Definitely a good hole in the wall spot.

Melanie T.

Yelp
This was my third visit to the Modern Diner and my first review. I've ordered pancakes, my husband has ordered the cornbeef hash and my daughter ordered the special French toast at other visits, all which were better than this visit so keep that in mind for this review. The western omelette was overcooked and just not that good. The ingredients were all there but the execution wasn't. The side potatoes were delicious though. The French Toast was not good at all, and I LOVE French Toast so I was pretty disappointed. It was cooked on the same grill as other food and it absorbed the taste which was not appealing at all. The bacon however was delicious! I gave it three stars by averaging it with other visits. This visit was a big miss but my first two visits were far more enjoyable food wise. If you enjoy trying new diners then certainly stop in for the special French toast.

Amber C.

Yelp
Yum!! I'm still new to Providence, but so far this is one of my favorite brunch spots!! Highly highly highly recommend getting the custard french toast! I haven't had anything like it and the custard is so creamy and delicious and not overly sweet. In my most recent visit, they put a lot of custard on the plate, so I asked for another cup and they were so kind to get me some more custard to dip the french toast! Their other breakfast staples are also great! Classic diner style vibes. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking in lot by diner. Takes both cash or card! Would definitely recommend for a casual brunch!

Tom K.

Yelp
Came here brunch on a weekend with my girlfriend and it was a great way to start the day. We were recommended this place by a friend for its custard french toast and the custard french toast does NOT disappoint!! The custard french toast is a must-get here. I think it was featured on Food Network or something or the other - those can often be hits or misses but this one was for sure a hit. The custard is very silky and goes great with the french toast. I've never had anything like it and would definitely come here for that. The toast itself is nothing too special, but the custard WITH the toast is amazing. We also got the corned beef hash which was good too! A bit on the salty side, but not bad. My girlfriend loved the breakfast potatoes. Also plenty of parking which is a plus. Friendly staff, great diner vibes. Would come here again and recommend to others too.

James N.

Yelp
If you love diners and good comfort food, then a visit to Modern Diner is a must. Rhode Island is where the concept of diners began back in the late 1800's and this spot, housed in an old Airstream, is about as authentic as you can get. They're known for their Custard French Toast and it's absolutely heavenly. Personally, I dream about their pancakes. And the servings are considerable so you won't be leaving hungry. Just be aware that is gets crowded early so be prepared to wait. I've never waited longer than 20 minutes for a table and occasionally I'm lucky enough to find a stool at the counter if I'm dining alone. I was told this is the first diner in America to make it into the historic national register so that adds to the allure. Once inside, the decor makes you feel like you're chowing down in the 1950's. Great spot to bring the family, get a good meal, and make some memories.

Andrew S.

Yelp
Something changed. Today I had the Eggs Benedict with Hash, The sauce has no flavor, the hash without distinction, small portion of hash, and day old bland, (no taste of onions or anything home fries and a measly portion to boot, For 13.95 you'd think you can get a fair portion of home fries? Additionally the Hollandaise sauce was nondescript. Lemonish? No, Cheesish? No. Very disappointing

Lauren Z.

Yelp
Great service, the food came out quickly, no wait, delicious food. On the weekend you can expect a little bit of a wait but it's never been too crazy. What else could you ask for? We will be back again soon. The only thing I'd say, is maybe it's not the cleanest place around, but I think that's a little standard for the full diner experience. We got the custard French toast, which was very good and would recommend.

TJ S.

Yelp
Always happy to come back my "brunch happiness" mecca in the 'Bucket. This time, with friends visiting from California. They asked for some amazing place to have brunch. I had to dig a little to find out what they meant by "amazing." They of course meant the food. Some people want the whole experience- the food, the decor, the atmosphere and the service. Well, this place may not have the amazing service and the decor, I was confident that the foodies like them would find this place amazing. I recommended the famous french toast with custard sauce and mounds of fruit. At first they weren't sure because of the price, but I assured them that it was worth - I hate it when I am right 99% of the time! They loved it. We all went home full and happy! We will be back again. I don't know too many brunch places that are consistently good for over 20+ years.

Ava M.

Yelp
It's not a visit to RI without breakfast at the modern diner. The outside is absolutely iconic to RI and the area, and the food inside is always satisfying and filling. While the traditional breakfasts (omelettes, eggs, pancakes, toast) are pretty standard and tasty breakfast fare, the mod diner also offers exciting menu options like lobster Benedict, italian eggs, and other specials that they post all over the place as they change. These meals are absolutely delicious, and the service is always prompt and friendly. During peak times, there's generally a line out the door and a bit of a wait, so plan accordingly :)

Mary-Ellen L.

Yelp
The staff was more concerned with doing Tik Toc dances than taking our order. Ended up walking out without even ordering - diners are our go to for a fast meal while we are traveling and this was the absolute worst experience. No comments on food since we only ever got a glass of water.

Paula T.

Yelp
Breakfast selections are awesome! One of the best breakfasts around. Sunday thru Saturday breakfast selections are available. There are many to chose from and are quite delicious. Service is spot on and coffee is hot and fresh. Poached eggs are great. Side orders are varied and delicious. Pancakes and French toast are also available and quite delicious. Modern diner makes a great breakfast and has many selections. Enjoy!

Cindy E.

Yelp
I've always loved this place. Whenever I visit RI, I make this a must stop. This trip on Saturday was disappointing. We were seated quickly and the food was good. However...they told us we had to leave, saying we could only be there 45 minutes! First of all, we waited 10 minutes for menus, 10 minutes for our food and had to hunt down a place setting they didn't notice was missing when they delivered our food. I had to ask for a coffee refill. Servers were not friendly or helpful. So after all that, we were down to 20 minutes to eat, and get a coffee refill. When the manager "reminded" us we had to leave, we noticed almost all the tables were empty and the servers were standing around talking, a line of people waiting to get in. I don't know what happened to this place but I've scratch them off my list. I was never treated so rudely in my whole life at an eating establishment after spending nearly $90 for 3 people.

Ellie B.

Yelp
Get there early! This spot is popular and it gets crowded! They have absolutely amazing grits here which I definitely recommend trying. What I love about the spot is the original architecture and relics from the 1940s that still exist there.

Betsy A.

Yelp
I have been thinking about the jalapeño bacon grits since I last ate them 2 yrs ago. This morning did not disappoint. Our breakfast was delicious. The only criticism I have is the young staff. 90% did not make eye contact unless they were asked a question. One of them put lip balm on while leaning on the counter and afterward checked her phone a few times. No one asked if we wanted more coffee it was kind of like watching a few zombies. There was one young lady w a red shirt and big Afro. She was great smiling and talking to everyone. She was the only ray of hope with that crew.

Una D.

Yelp
This is always been on my radar to eat at! This is a Rhode Island classic Item selected Belgian waffles: excellent Italian eggs: excellent Ham: good ,small portion Pineapple juice: excellent Blueberry crepe: excellent Service: bit on the slow side and also a bit pushy with getting you out the door. I also didn't like how they watch you while you tip Price: Good for quantity and quality of food Parking-free in the lot Overall if I was in the mood I might come here again.

Cindy H.

Yelp
One of my favorite breakfast places. I have been going for many years Since I worked at Memorial Hospital.

Linda C.

Yelp
Speaks volumes for itself! Could say more but my mouth is constantly full cuz u just can't stop eating !!

John J.

Yelp
Had breakfast this morning at The Modern. First time here in a few years. I guess Wednesday is their slow day, which is fine by me. At one point I was the only customer. Great service Great French toast Great homes fries. Their coffee was hot and was constantly being filled to the brim. Thank you Modern

Devin M.

Yelp
Great breakfast and lunch. Id give 5 stars but i haven't tried much on the menu but from what i have had everything was excellent

David B.

Yelp
Don't really understand this place! Ordered Eggs Benedict Florentine. Where is the Canadian Bacon!!All Eggs Benedict Should have Canadian Bacon! All you get here is an English muffin, one slice of tomato, some spinach and Hollandaise sauce! I mean you are Paying $12!! Where is the Ham!? This meal Should be called Eggs Florentine. This place is featured on Food Network...Really!!??

Sandra W.

Yelp
We always go on a Monday to avoid lines/crowds. Although diner was less than 1/2 full, we were definitely rushed out. Servers kept coming to the table every 5 minutes to ask if we wanted anything wrapped up, even though we had been there a total of less than 30 minutes. Policy of 45-minute limit needs to be tempered based on circumstances. We did not feel comfortable at all. Food is the best breakfast around, but what is the point if you have to shovel it down?

Jay G.

Yelp
Great service, excellent food in a very nice environment. My grandson and I went from hockey practice to breakfast yesterday, I hadn't been to Modern in years, forgot how cool the dining car was and how good the food was. Our servers couldn't have been nicer! Will be back soon.

Brooke H.

Yelp
Food is way better than expected. Such a great vibe. I wanted an old dive-y vintage brunch and that was delivered.

Karla M.

Yelp
I remember coming here when I was younger and wanted to try it again. First thing to note is that the food comes out super quick, about 10-15 minutes and my mom and I were already eating. I ordered a breakfast sandwich on a toasted English muffin with egg, cheese, and jalapeño bacon. I'm not sure if this jalapeño bacon is prepared in house or purchased that way but it's SO good. I would compare the flavor to a slim Jim-spicy and meaty. The only complaint I would have is that the English muffin was a bit soggy on the bottom from condensation build up. I replaced my home fries with cheesy grits and I loved that choice. The grits were creamy and cheesy tasting. I loved how accommodating they were with the substitutions I made. Our 2 breakfast entrees with a cup of coffee came out to $23 which I thought was a good price. There's plenty of parking and about a mile or two down the road, there's a farmers market on Saturday mornings. So, go to breakfast, then shop around for some cool items and organic food.

Theresa S.

Yelp
A step back in time and a very delicious take on classic French Toast. I lived the Modern Diner even though it felt a little sketchy being in such closed quarters coming out of Covid lockdowns. Sigh Wish we didn't have to think about such things. All in all, though, this diner is a tribute to the past and Americana. I lived the custard French Toast and it hardly needs syrup because the custard provides the sweetness.

Hannah P.

Yelp
Such a great find! Visited for the first time on a Saturday after visiting the local farmers market. Food was phenomenal and excellently priced. Everyone in my group loved their orders - breakfast sandwich, grilled polenta, omelette, and mimosas! The service was wonderful too.

Rob Y.

Yelp
Great food, great atmosphere. There was no line when we were there, although we did feel a bit rushed to leave once we were done eating. But, overall, we're happy we tried it!

Sean C.

Yelp
Had a great first time visit! Staff was great super nice and very attentive! We took forever to order sorry. I have to say when they post on the door to limit your visit to 45 min they mean it. The food was Great. I only got a pic of my breakfast but it was all Delicious!!! And I have to say SUPER Fast to get it after ordering I mean no more than 10 minutes. Amazing! Don't let the outside deter you it is a little dated but it's clean and neat inside. It makes it a charming throwback. We will return!

Joseph F.

Yelp
This place has been around for a million years and whenever I'm in town I like to have breakfast there. The food is fairly standard diner food. Not spectacular; not bad. But I enjoy the experience. I went alone and had to sit at the counter rather than at a booth, but that adds to the diner ambiance. Tge place has a relaxed atmosphere. The staff was friendly and they seemed to have some well-known regular customers in attendance. There seems to be plenty of parking in the adjacent lot, and the bulk of the restaurant seems to be in an unobtrusive addition behind the diner. I've only ever eaten in the diner part.

Tish M.

Yelp
Best. Breakfast. Ever. Showed up at 7am on a Wednesday today and for the first time ever, no wait! Love the vibe at this time. Every special is spectacular.

Joe C.

Yelp
This place has been satisfying my taste buds for 20 years. Every menu item I have tried has been phenomenal. Pay close attention to the specials on the wall as you walk in, as they are always spectacular. Enjoy your meal!

Holly W.

Yelp
I grew up going to the Modern Diner with my Dad. Have to say... what a difference in the menu! It went from basic to over the top! (Side note: the décor is still the same- charming in a sense that it has kept its history and nice that sometimes things do not change...) This place is worth visiting alone for their unique menu. Just beware if you do not get there early... there will be a wait and sometimes you will be waiting outdoors! Also, this place has a hard time, due to size, accommodating large groups. We were a group of 6 and had to sit back to back in booths. We were just happy to sit doewn and eat with the kids sooner rather than later so no issues here. I ordered the maple rum French toast. I asked for my bacon extra crispy- CHECK! I asked for them to hold the bananas- CHECK! I also asked for the almonds/blueberries on the side- CHECK! I got what I wanted and they easily followed my directions. Everything tasted great, cool atmoshphere and my friends enjoyed it! You should CHECK it out!

Brian H.

Yelp
Awesome breakfast. Fast friendly service. Great "diner" atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

Leslie P.

Yelp
Truly loved this place, the vibe and staff were amazing. I was staying around the area with my family and decided to go to a local diner for a late breakfast. Ordered our food, were waited on, and served our food within 20 min! Incredibly fast and so delicious. We all had relatively different meals so we were surprised at how quickly we received our food. The meal was amazing, tasted fresh and delicious and the COVID precautions were clear and careful. The staff was super kind, prompt and overall just great. And the best part of all, you're eating in a vintage trailer type of vehicle!

Zaarah B.

Yelp
Place is a hole in the wall. Literally, walk into a hall, with a hole and suddenly, BAM there is a restaurant. So you sit down, see a cute waitress decide this place ain't so bad... Order a waffle with some fancy cream and fruit on it... enjoy it...come home...pet the dog...write this review...

Eiesha H.

Yelp
Love the diverse staff. Food was very good. Quick service. Clean all around. Gives you homely feeling. Highly recommend.

Terry C.

Yelp
Cute diner! The pineapple strawberry mimosa was delish! My favorite dish was definitely the salmon Benedict!!

Steph P.

Yelp
Modern diner is a classic diner with a modern twist on breakfast items. Delicious French toast options. My party tried their custard French toast, stuffed blueberry French toast and a strawberry crepe. To my surprise, I enjoyed the crepe the best followed by the blueberry then the custard. We tried some egg entrees too that were all good except my sister in law found a hair on her plate. Never fun. Service was good and it was covid friendly with reservations and all. I am glad we finally tried a rhode island breakfast relic but will pass on the hair though :-/

Alex B.

Yelp
This was my second time coming to Modern Diner and it was sooo good! Tiny cute spot but the food is delicious. The lobster Benedict was amazing! Home fries were nice and crispy. Staff was friendly and quick! And they have mimosas.. whaaat! I will be back here!

Johnny K.

Yelp
This place is now a hit or miss! It seems like either they changed cooks or lowered the food quality. Home fries are scraped up with burnt pieces, salty corned beef hash and dry eggs. I am going to explore other spots before going back here. Too bad, they had a good breakfast at one point. NOTE: I live in RI

Nova L.

Yelp
This is my go-to breakfast spot when I want some homemade grits! They are always SO GOOD! The service is always great and all the waitstaff are polite and nice. They also make some pretty good French toast and their apple juice is amazingggg I'm not sure what apple juice product they use but I need to find out LOL!! There is typically a wait but it moves rather fast so it's always worth the wait!

Tomislav M.

Yelp
Great food, fast service, classic diner ambience. This place a hidden gem in Pawtucket

Henry L.

Yelp
My wife and I have been going to the Modern Diner every week for 25 years. The wait staff has changed but the atmosphere hasn't. Friendly; ready with a smile. I have tried many of the specials and keep coming back to the custard french toast. Not only does it have a tremendous bourbon custard sauce and fresh fruit, there is an edible orchid on top. My wife often has a belgian waffle, again with fruit and edible orchid; zabaglione sauce and whipped cream.

Vijay S.

Yelp
Surprised I haven't been here before but glad I came finally. Better to come here early esp on weekends. They don't accept credit cards, so bring cash. Good thing about this place is that they have the standard stuff along with some items wouldn't see in a diner. Got the Cajun shrimp Benedict which was pretty good. Also the jalapeño bacon grits were amazing. Overall good experience.

David B.

Yelp
I will start by saying the cool history of the place earned it a star. The service was good- the staff is friendly but not gushy. Food-wise, I had the Jimmie Gimmee- wow! I really liked this. The tomato acid contrasted nicely with the creamy cheese and perfectly done poached eggs. The hash browns were charred and really yum. C had the french toast and wasn't as impressed. She thought it was a little dry. All in all - not bad, fun place, but not 5 stars.

Anessavay O.

Yelp
This place is delicious! I've been here multiple times and have tried things ranging from Benedicts, to corn beef hash, to country fried steaks and pancakes, and have never been disappointed. Everything is on point as traditional diner breakfast comfort food, and yet elevated above just enough to stand out as something unique and special. You can tell that everything is home made and nothing comes out of a box. I crave their corned beef hash regularly, makes my mouth water just thinking about it! The decor of the place and the fact that it's in a little 1950s looking train cart/van gives it so much character and all the more appealing.

James M.

Yelp
Great food and an awesome atmosphere. Was awesome that we went there at a slow time and we're able to sit and eat right away and in the old train car portion of the restaurant. Will be returning in the future and will be bringing family when they are in town to visit.

Alexis S.

Yelp
My hometown diner. A Rhode Island classic. Gotta try the grits and specials.

Ryan M.

Yelp
The food is very good. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. I usually get the french toast but all of the food is amazing!