Olga's Cup + Saucer

This last weekend I got the opportunity to go to brunch at a place here in Providence that has been on my list for a while, but I just hadn't gotten to yet. I was really excited to go here, and the excitement grew when we pulled up and I found that Olga's Cup + Saucer was as cute as I hoped it would be. It was a gorgeous day outside and we had a bench table outside on Olga's spacious patio that has beautiful little gardens along with trees providing some needed shaded for when it gets warmer. I first discovered Olga's while reading Edible Rhody, which is a small publication put out each season about the food scene in Rhode Island. I read Edible Seattle while at home, and was pleasantly surprised to find that Rhode Island also had an "Edible" magazine. I picked up the Fall issue a while ago and saw an advertisement for Olga's a continued my research. I later found them at the Providence/Pawtucket farmers' markets, and I knew I had to visit the cafe.


They serve New Harvest Coffee at Olga's which is by far my favorite coffee in Providence, although hard for me to get to sometimes. From the Saturday and Sunday brunch menu, we got the following things with no complaints from any of us: sourdough waffles, huevos rancheros, french toast, omelette (mushroom, cheddar, bacon), and the mayan chicken salad sandwich. The inside of Olga's is cafe seating along with their bakery where you can purchase baked goods and coffee. They have a great selection of cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, pastries, tarts, and anything else you could possibly want.

Olga's Cup + Saucer
103 Point St
Providence, RI 02903
401.831.6666


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Farmstead Inc.

Let the first east coast post commence! There are a few places here in Providence that I want to revisit now that I have this project in mind, but this is a place I've had on my radar to try for quite a while. Farmstead Inc. is the gourmet cheese shop and deli located in Wayland square, on the east side of Providence. Farmstead is open for lunch and the store is open into the evening. However, in the night time, its other half, La Laiterie, is open and has a full dinner menu. I have yet to try La Laiterie, but I look forward to it.



The menu is seasonal, which guarantees a fresh and unique experience. During our visit, we tried the following:

autumn salad gruyere, apples, roasted onions, candied, walnuts, cornichon, cider vinagrette, & a warm cheesemongers' croute
butternut squash soup purréd with cream and root vegetables
cheesemongers' grilled cheese with onions lots & lots of cheese, bourbon melted onions

Everything was delightful and presented beautifully and rustically-- from wood platters to paper baskets.



The rest of Farmstead is a gourmet market that stocks a wide variety of crackers, meats, cheeses, breads, among other deli items. There are a few prepared items, as well. The store is great for specialty items that can't be found at other markets in the area, but it also carries things like individual wooden cheese boards that are no bigger than 5" long for entertaining.

Farmstead also comes to the Providence Farmers' Market".


The New England architecture is so striking. It's similar to some houses back home, but the colors and patterns on these buildings are too good to just pass by.


We made a stop at a pet store carrying items designed only by RISD graduates and made two new beagle friends by the names of Pin & Stripe. We were big fans and will most likely return.


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