I updated this to a five star review as I've finally gotten the chance to eat the food & wow.
We rolled up on a busy Friday night, half expecting to go somewhere else since it looked very crowded. Although we were not allowed to sit on the swing seat (for cocktails only, no table service!), the host suggested the bar since all other tables were taken and we weren't looking to wait. The two others in my party had been here the week before and insisted we take the bar seats, which I was kind of sour about since, in my opinion, if you're paying for table service you should have the amenity of a table--but I went with it as they have been talking about the poutine ever since they went and neither are vegan or even vegetarian.
When at the bar, you might as well order a drink, right? They had a small but solid cocktail list with enough choices that I couldn't decide. My friend said that last time he came, the bartender whipped up a drink with fresh ginger beer (which I guess they make in house) so, knowing that information, I ordered a dark and stormy to see what they could do for me. No exaggeration, this is the best Dark and Stormy I've had in a long time and possibly ever. The ginger beer is hot, not too sweet, which really brings out the sweetness of the rum itself. Not only that, it just looked beautiful with a simple garnish on the thin tumbler and the colors contrasting and bleeding together. Our bartender was awesome and, even when her friends (fan club!? she might!) came by and sat at the bar, she was still helpful and attentive to everyone else.
I ordered the quinoa salad as my entree. There was also poutine and korean bbq tacos at my table. Everything was delightful. At first, I was disappointed that the quinoa salad didn't have more greens in it but I got over it after I tasted it. The avocado and quinoa together is a heavenly texture and all of the flavors really came together. I had a bite of the tacos and they were awesome - I almost regretted not ordering them myself! I believe the "pork" is made of a seitan and the sauce they marinate it with is AWESOME - sweet but not too much. Two tacos come on a plate but these tacos are big and meaty. Definitely enough for a meal. The poutine was ridiculous; I've had vegetarian poutine before in my ten plus years of vegetarianism but I think their liberal use of mushrooms (all different kinds!) really helps the gravy feel hearty.
I have to say this, especially as someone who does not really subscribe to sweets: the chocolate plate stole the show though.
The chocolate plate is a long elegant dish of chocolate sauce and placed on this bed of chocolate sauce is: a chocolate brownie, chocolate mousse, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate. Â It was hard to believe that this entire thing was vegan and I think we probably would have licked the plate clean, had we not been in public.
We split up the checks but for my boyfriend and I to have two awesome entrees, an appetizer, a dessert, and drinks, the bill came to $50. $25 dollars a head for all that food, how full we were, and how pleased we were with everything? Worth every penny.
Finally, a vegetarian restaurant that gets it right. Even though I cook a lot of vegetarian meals at home, I have never exactly been satisfied by the food at vegetarian-specific restaurants or caterers. Somehow, the Grange gets it right. They serve up thoughtful, high quality, light meals that just happen to not have meat in them. They're not judgey about the vegetarianism, but there is little touch of pretension in the air.
It's a great place to go when you want a relaxing, breezy, no-rush meal with friends. I emphasize the no-rush part, because things just happen a little more slowly here.
I'm so glad they've finally been able to anchor this corner of Broadway.
I went with a friend who is a long-time vegan and who I knew would be super into this place! I work nearby and have been eager to try it out too since it was first being renovated into 'The Grange'.
The space is indeed super cute. Great decor, cool vibe. I love the big long tables for larger groups and the smaller intimate double tables. There are areas that could be a tight squeeze if it was busy. There was a couple seated next to us when we were getting ready to leave and we had to do a kind of awkward shuffle to get out easily.
My friend and I were both drawn to the Korean BBQ tacos. Being a meat-eater, I wasn't expecting to be as in love with them as I turned out to be. HOLY MOLEY! These things were DELICIOUS! We split an order of the fries, which we both enjoyed greatly (they're on the very crunchy side and flavour with a BBQ-type seasoning, which I suppose will throw some people off but we gobbled them up). Dessert was a delight (with my friend THRILLED to find out all their desserts were vegan!). She had a chocolate trio plate and I had the unique strawberry creme bruleé. YUM!
There's definitely a slight air of pretension about this place and I've had friends share some awkward stories about coming here without knowing straight away what kind of restaurant they were, only to be condescended to by the staff. We had a lovely young woman when I visited and I will compliment her on her ability to describe the food in more detail and her knowledge of the bar offerings.
I'm eager to try the brunch, as I'm a brunch fiend!
Drove all the way here from the Boston area a couple of month's ago with my boyfriend. Yes, we can get excited about new veg restaurants! I loved the atmosphere of this place, very cute. Our server was in training, he was very kind, and did a pretty good job!
We got the Po'Boys and the Korean BBQ Tacos, as well as the Sesame Tempeh. The Korean BBQ Tacos were my favorite. Seitan can be hit or miss for me, but their seitan was great! The smoothie I got was awesome, the server suggested I added kale, great idea, so yummy.
It's nice to have a place like The Grange in the neighborhood. They took a crappy location that had been sitting vacant for about 2 years and turned it into a real lovely looking restaurant/bar/cafe/juice bar. I will definitely give them 5 stars for having a beautiful look, especially on the outside.
I was a little underwhelmed by the food. Â I ordered a cold asparagus soup that was very bland. When I dumped a pile of hot sauce into it, it tasted a lot better. But it was entirely forgettable. It wasn't bad. It was just very boring. Again, high marks for presentation all around.
I also ordered a quinoa salad that had roasted beets and avocados in it. It, too, was under-seasoned, but it had much more going for it than the soup. The beets were roasted perfectly, and the avocado was exceptionally ripe and delicious. I think there was some kind of nut or seed in there, too, and maybe even some kale? but in general, the food was kinda unremarkable. Once again, hot sauce to the rescue! Â I'm not one of those people who douses my food with sauces or seasonings, and I am not a smoker so it's not like my taste buds are dulled, it's just the level of seasoning at The Grange seemed one-dimensional and flat.
I hope this restaurant succeeds, but they have some stiff competition in the neighborhood. Kitchen, just around the corner on Carpenter Street is leaps and bounds better as far as breakfast offerings and prices are concerned, and between The Grange, Broadway Bistro and North, I'm not so optimistic about The Grange. Maybe vegetarians will come from all around to eat there, but as far as I can see - as someone who lives within a few blocks of all 4 places, The Grange is unfortunately becoming known as "Or there's that other place on the corner."
Love everything about this place. I have gone around 10 times. The staff is sweet and accomodating and the food is wonderful. I have brought my kids there and they love the indoor swings, antique toys and kids table and books. I have gone with friends for brunch as well as dinner and love the food and experience. Parking can be tough at times but where isn't in Providence. We have also gotten coffee and fresh juice from the takeout and its fabulous as well!
Review Source:So far I have been to the Grange twice with my girlfriend, once for dinner a week or so after they opened, and once about a week ago for brunch.
As other reviewers have stated, the ambiance and decor of the Grange are pretty great. I should come more often during the week so I can do my work on a swinging bench.
The cocktails we've tried were delicious.
The dessert was one of the best parts of dinner.
Our dinner experience was okay, closer to a three star experience. As I mentioned, the Grange hadn't been open very long when we came for dinner, and I think some kinks were still being worked out. The ambiance and general feel was pretty good that night, but my entree (which is no longer on any of the menus) was bland and underwhelming. I remember the rest of the food being pretty decent though.
As I mentioned, drinks and dessert were fantastic, so I would try dinner again, especially since the menu is almost entirely different now. I'd definitely recommend others come and check it out for themselves.
Brunch was delicious! I got the pretzel bread french toast, my gf got the huevos verde, we shared the ebelskiver. The ebelskiver were good, but a little too sweet for me. French toast was good, but HUGE. I'd say the half portion would have been PLENTY for me (and if you are an average sized person and/or have an average sized appetite, I'd bet the half order would work for you too). The huevos verde (which gf got with tofu instead of eggs) was SO GOOD! I'm a little jealous I didn't order it, though the portion size was also large for this dish, so I had a few bites. I'd love to go back for brunch again.
I've been twice for lunch now, just today and then probably the second or third week they were open, and I have been quite sated times. Â I first tried the oyster mushroom po'boy which was incredible. Â The mushrooms were tender and delicious, and the pretzel bread is astounding - I thought it would be perhaps too hard or chewy, but instead it was like the most delicious soft pretzel you've had and...then, I don't know...better. Â Way. Better. Â
Today I tried the tofu bowl, which had a delightfully spicy - but not hot - red curry sauce, pickled veggies, and brown rice. Â The rice was cook perfectly which, while it seems minor, is kind of a big deal. Â I also tried my boyfriend's smoked mushroom wrap which was really outstanding. Â Smoking can sometimes provide to distinct a flavor (or rather, I think some places use that gross liquid smoke), but these mushrooms were really wonderful. Â His plate also came with house made potato chips that I think had truffle salt. Â Whatever kind of salt, they were divine.
I think the lunch prices here are reasonable, and the menu is far more daring - and in my opinion, tastier - than sister restaurant Garden Grille. Â Whether or not you're a vegetarian (I'm not), the Grange is definitely worth a try. Â Well thought out dishes made with fresh and local ingredients. Â I should also mention that the staff is welcoming, friendly, gracious, knowledgeable, and very responsive, making for a lovely meal. Â I'll definitely be back to try more dishes and work my way through the menu.
I'm not a vegetarian. I just wanted to get that out of the way right from the start so when I tell you how much I love this place you know its coming from a meat loving omnivore that doesn't mind going to places that cater their menu to those unlike myself. Â
I've been to the grange three times now (twice for dinner and another time for brunch) and each time I've left extremely impressed with the quality of the food, the taste (obviously), the service, the decor pretty much you name it and I can't find a single thing wrong with it.
The menu isn't intensive, but it covers a wide enough variety for their patrons that everyone will find something they like. They rotate in and out new menu items weekly which helps keep things fresh as well as provide ample excuse to go here on a weekly basis and try out their new dishes. Â
I've learned over the years that soy or gluten based meat substitutes like tofu, tempeh & seitan just aren't for me, so typically I enter a vegetarian/vegan restaurant knowing my choices will be limited- and luckily at the grange, theres plenty of variety so theres always enough choices on the menu for someone like myself. Â My first dinner there, we had two appetizers (the deviled eggs are devine!), main courses (in this instance the mushroom po boy), and we split a desert. Everything was so good, we couldn't wait to come back (and subsequently our second trip we did a three course meal as well, gotta try everything!).
The decor is eclectic and cozy - lots of smaller tables for small parties and a couple of larger spots for larger parties. Â This is the type of place I could easily find myself going for dinner with friends, family or even going alone sitting at the bar having a couple of drinks (theres a GREAT beer selection here).
The only thing I can critique slightly negatively is that they have two picnic tables outside as well as a could of swinging benches and couch areas in the front of the restaurant and they don't provide dinner/bruch service to either area (though when I asked about the swinging bench area, their response was 'not yet'). Â I would love to be able to sit out side on a sunday morning with my dogs enjoying their delicious french toast (seriously, that french toast is ridiculous). Â But thats a minor thing and doesn't taint my view on the otherwise flawless dining experience the grange provides.
They quickly shot up to my 'top of RI' list, and every trip there is just a reminder of why they deserve the spot. Â Excellent food, excellent service and just an overall excellent experience.
Possibly because I read the great reviews and possibly because I'm a vegetarian, but I had high hopes for the Grange. Â I was kinda disappointed. We went for breakfast and I got a flavorless Arnold Palmer with "lavender" and an overpriced meal. Â
I get what they are going for and I'll probably go back and try it for dinner with lower expectations.
I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality, tastes, and mission of the restaurant. Â Every single dish we ordered was delicious, fresh, and well executed.
Pomme frites were crispy and seasoned with this spicy paprika dusting. Yum.
Greens were a sautéed chard with raisins and cashews. This was satisfying in a fresh veggie-good-for-you kind of way.
Charred lettuce and strawberry salad was smokey and savory in the best way.
Crostini was thick grilled bread with a bean purée. Very interesting.
Korean BBQ tacos were so rad. The seitan was so scrumptious and the perfect texture. Sweet and spicy and delish. Â My favorite of the night.
Quinoa salad was full of avocado and rocket. The beets and avocado sauce tied it together. A filling salad.
Roasted carrots with chickpeas, hearts of palm, and snap peas was good. I liked almost everything better. Not saying it wasn't delicious, but the other stuff was so good.
We also got the chocolate plate for dessert and the strawberry special. We liked the chocolate plate more. It's hard not to enjoy a thick fudge-y brownie with this amazing coconut foam, coffee ice cream and candied orange peel. Perfect mix of flavors. A fine end to a fine meal.
The prices are fairly reasonable for organic and local foods. Organic fruits and veggies aren't cheap! Â $6 is very reasonable for a juice that size.
I going to have to visit my in-laws more to eat at this dynamic place! If the grange were in Brooklyn, I'd eat here once a week.
Dinner Review: Congratulations to the Grange for being a successful establishment at this always-changing corner of Broadway. It's so nice to see this corner crowded with people and it brings so much energy to the West End. Thank you.
I am a meat-lover but I know I have to give this restaurant a try. It really taught me a lesson or two about vegetarian dishes and they truly know what they are doing! Vegetarian dishes are NOT what I thought they would be, but full of flavors, gorgeous presentation and yes, they can make you FULL.
We went there for dinner, ordered 2 medium dishes and 1 large dish.
Medium dish 1: epic fail but I forgot the name but it's sweet potato looking fries with ... wait for it: mushroom and gravy on top and a few home made potato chips. Oh my! What a genius combination and it's very fair portion. You can easily share it with 2-3 people as an appetizer.
Medium dish 2: Korean BBQ Tacos. Ok, this is where I struggled just a little bit. The menu says: Seitan (soy), Salsa Verde (the sauce came in a little dish on the side), Smoked Avocado Puree (really not sure where it was, maybe that was the marinate for the Seitan?), Lettuce (non-existent) and Queso Fresco (also did not appear in the taco). I think someone forgot to put the last 2 ingredients in our tacos? My husband and I each had one and we surely didn't see lettuce and queso. Those things are... hard to miss. So... not sure what happened there. But the tacos were very tasty! The Seitan was marinated very well and the tortilla was perfectly grilled.
Large dish: Grilled Tofu. The tofu was basically the "steak" of the dish. Tofu was super firm and grilled quite heavily but not burned. It had a beautiful presentation with 4-5 asparagus on top. Again, the menu indicated there was sticky rice but the rice was not sticky rice. After eating rice for 28 years of my life, I can tell the difference between them two because they are the potatoes of my life. The menu also indicated there was dashi in the broth but I couldn't taste it. The sauce was mainly soy sauce with seasame oil and a little sugar. Maybe my palate was off? But it's really hard to miss these authentic Asian ingredients though...
Beer list: My husband says he appreciates places like this so much when they serve local unique beers! The selection is thorough, allows you to explore something different everytime.
Green drink: I love how cleansed and healthy I felt afterwards! I love the green juice: cucumber, kale, apple and lemon. It was not a kale drink nor a super sour lemon drink. The flavors were balanced so well. You can mostly taste the cucumber and the apple cuts out the other ingredients nicely. It's a whooping $6 but I highly recommend it.
I must remember what the other yelpers told me: I'm here for quality not quantity. The servings are generous but the price tag for the large dishes are on the high-side. But! I will pay for a high quality, delicious, thoughtfully prepared dish anytime!
Went here yesterday with a vegetarian friend for lunch.
I feel like this place has potential but they hadn't exactly hit their mark yet. I was initially very excited knowing how great Garden Grille is but there is some room for improvement.
It isn't the restaurant itself or the staff. In fact, our waiter was very nice and struck up a conversation with us. I would give the service an A+. The menu doesn't seem to have much direction with a few breakfast options and minimal lunch options. I felt like more could have been offered. I ordered something on the recommendation of our waiter which was good but not exactly what I wanted.
It seemed like they wanted to appeal to a number of different people with some breakfast options, some traditional lunch options and some asian inspired noodle dishe(s). I would prefer if they pick one direction and expand on it.
For a real veggie establishment, this place ain't bad. It ain't bad at all.
I recently went for brunch with a friend who is a former vegetarian (I know, for shame). So we've been to a great number of anti-meat locales that can sometimes feel a bit pretentious about loving documentaries like Food Inc. This one has a really down-to-earth feel and an all-naturale vibe that puts you at ease. The amount of greenery in the dining space alone makes you feel like there's more oxygen in the air. Possibly. Maybe not.
But down to the FOOD. I got the ricotta omelette and my friend got the juevos rancheros. Both with deliciously fresh ingredients from local organic vendors. The omelette was perfectly loaded with the right mix of cheese and greens, and the juevos had a real zesty kick to it.
They also offer really fresh salads with great protein alternatives and fresh JUICES galore.
As a meat-eater myself, sometimes, I'm going to want bacon. But from the perspective of a veggie lover tree hugger, I can see why and how this place could be heaven on earth for some people.
The fact that The Grange is vegetarian might scare some morons off, which is good because who wants to sit next to a moron at dinner? Not me, that's for sure. The food is incredible though. The steer pretty clear of the vegan restaurant thing where everything has fake meat in it like carnivores are going to be tricked into thinking they're eating meat or something. They just stick with good solid vegetarian and vegan dishes that make you realize that you just ate a meal without meat instead of being like "Wait, was that meat?"
We haven't had a bad dish at The Grange yet and I'm pretty sure I could live off of Oyster Mushroom Po'Boy's and Korean BBQ Seitan tacos.
OK, this place is too cute for words (but doesn't spill over into precious, so that's good). Â Shabby chic meets a farmhouse. Â
AND....get ready .....they serve a nice dry rosé ON TAP.  Have you ever heard of such a thing?  I had not.  I'd live here if I could.  I'd sleep on one of those porch swings. Â
We very much enjoyed all of our small plates....looking forward to trying brunch.
The ambiance is awesome and the bar was a great scene with super helpful and friendly bar tenders. Â I ordered the PIP and it was seriously a dels in a fancy glass (with vodka of course!)...soooo good!
We ordered a few small plates to share. The menu is set up by small, medium and large plates. Â Everything that walked by looked and s,let Devine! Â We shared the pomes frites, grilled asparagus and the crostini. Â The asparagus was out of this world with a horseradish concoction of the side and the frites were perfectly seasoned. Â Te crostini was served cold and just not what I was e pectin and not the flavors I was anticipating and I would probably pass on that next time.
Great spot to get some drinks and shaft some big or small plates!
I went here for lunch and didn't leave disappointed. The food was delicious and fresh - the deviled eggs were fantastic. I would say half of the food is vegan and all of it is vegetarian. Â Don't be alarmed, though - it actually tastes good. Â
I totally appreciate the juice/smoothie options on the menu - my kale/apple/lemon/something drink was the perfect way to finish the meal. Â
The ambience is nice, although I did feel like I was sitting inside a Pinterest album. And I recommended it to a group of coworkers who went for drinks and responded that The Grange is straight out of an episode of Portlandia. Â But whatev, Bev, the food is good and the ambience is nice and I'm pretty sure this business will actually succeed in a building where that seemed to be cursed for businesses.
Came here a few weeks back for a ladies night dinner, and we all had an awesome time. It was my first time visiting, and I had heard rave reviews about the cozy and welcoming rustic-chic atmosphere, the tasty food options, and the unique cocktails. The Grange lived up to my expectations on all of these fronts and also provided attentive and extra friendly service.
Some items on both the food and drink menus rotate, so if you have your eye on something, it's worth asking your server how long it might be around for. I enjoyed the quinoa salad for dinner and split the chocolate plate with a friend for dessert. The chocolate plate was a little different in its presentation that what we expected (a lot of the items are arranged on top of one another), and it is a good size for two if you're just in the mood for a little something sweet to finish your meal.
To drink, I ordered the 212 at the recommendation of my server who described it only as his favorite and "smoky." It tasted like a campfire but in a good way. Not only does the mezcal play up the smokiness, but they also torch this little bad boy before serving it, or so we were told. Our server described a different drink I had been considering as tasting like a "sweet desert." What? Extra points for the creative drinks and completely unhelpful but spot-on descriptions by the servers.
My only issue is this: we were in a big group (17 in total) and called ahead for reservations which The Grange was not able to take for our party. A bunch of our ladies arrived a bit early and set up camp at the big wooden table in the middle to stake our claim. I arrived a bit later and was one of the two members of our group to get seated at a separate table. Now, we rocked it out at the kids table, but it was sad that our group had to split up, especially when we had tried to avoid this by calling ahead. We definitely could have fit in the four booths near the kitchen entrance if the tables were pushed together, but I suppose this would have interfered with their regular (read: not 17 member party) dinner crew. Not enough to deter me from returning though, although I will definitely be in a smaller group.
I wanted to LOVE The Grange. Unfortunately, It wasn't as spectacular as I expected. My wife and I ordered and shared their breakfast tacos w/o cheese (vegan). The tofu scramble was minimal and SO bland! Blah. There wasn't much food on the plate either. The potatoes that came with it were delicious though. We ordered teas, which were $3.00 each, they came in a regular coffee cup. When I removed the tea bag there was about 1/2 a cup of tea.  We ate at East Side Pockets like 2 hours later because we were still so hungry. It is very cute and hip. I just wish that a vegetarian restaurant with such a limited menu would take the time to make a decent  tofu scramble.
The 3 stars are because I have HOPE for what The Grange can become.
Totally worth going, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT VEGAN
The food was creative and tasty and portioned almost tapa style, with a concise menu of only good things at a very good price. I'd decribe The Grange as "Vegan Bites"
My girlfriend and I shared the daily soup (sweet potato), korean bbq tacos and the po'boy before finishing with the chocolate dessert.
The waitress and service wasn't phenomenal by any means, but nothing to complain about in any way either. She informed us that everything was vegan (if possible) on the menu and that all cheeses were made in the restaurant (when possible).
The sweet potato soup was one of the best sweet potato bisques I've tasted. Ever. Based on this logic, I'd recommend any daily soup. They source all the produce locally, so you can taste the fresh on yo'spoon!
The bbq tacos were awesome. Even if you're like "umm I want some meat in my tacos..." just order them and enjoy the flavor.
The same goes for the po'boy... it's vegan and filled with mushroom, not tasty meat. But trust me, the pretzel bun is insane and the flavor is awesome.
The chocolate dessert was also quite awesome.
The only reason it's not a five star is because the service was a little bland and to give five stars, I normally want to wake up the next morning and think to myself ...
"Damn! I need an excuse to go back there as soon as possible"
....and I am not in a huge hurry to get back. I guess I just don't crave vegan bites all tat often. But it's definitely now a permanent fixture in the rotation.
I would suggest you go and try it though, it's a nice change of pace from the heavy, salty, mystery-meat-serving chain restaurants in town.
Also, on more of a sleeper note.... the bar looked awesome and like the tenders know their way around an orange rind.
I want to hop on the Grange train so I can say I knew it when.
The Grange is cool--I can only comment on the ambiance and drinks because that's all I know.
You feel like you're in Cuba--or at least what I imagine Cuba would feel like...relaxed, a little shabby (chic)...and something else rather intangible.
I had one of the cocktails and one of the beers...the offerings are inventive and special.
Prices are a smidgen high, but I think it has a lot to do with the fresh, local products and the attention to detail.
Well done!
The Grange serves up quality vegetarian/vegan food in a nice atmosphere at relatively high prices. Â Everything I've had has been great tasting, but I agree with the other reviewers that the entrees are overpriced - stick with the appetizers and small plates.
Favorites of people I've been with include the deviled eggs, french fries, coconut creme brulee (MMMM!!!), and korean bbq tacos. Â
My main complaint, as gluten-free diner, is that given the small menu once you account for dishes with seitan/pasta/breading there are few gluten free options. Â The servers have been good about finding out what is gluten free, although the last time I had dinner at The Grange I was actually told that "the kitchen thinks that it would be better if you didn't eat here since they use a lot of bread". Â I had to explain that being gluten-free doesn't mean a gluten allergy, and convince the server to let me order - super awkward! Â Â However, if you are very sensitive to cross contamination make sure to have the servers double check about fried food - the first time I ate there I was told they were ok, but the second time I was told breaded products were fried in the same oil.
The decor is beautiful, and it's wonderful they have a nice waiting area. Â Weirdly, the tables are very rectangular and two-person parties are seated on the short ends. If you are a two-person party you can end up being closer to a random person next to you than to your date, which can lead to lots of shouting when the restaurant is busy! Â Don't go to The Grange for a romantic date on a busy weekend.
This place is awesome. I've already been here 3 times in their first month open.... not just because I'm a vegetarian, and not just because I live within easy walking distance, but because the place is really good.
My most recent visit was an early Sunday dinner. I took my dad and step-mom here for a "meet the boyfriend" dinner (very exciting). My dad emailed me a couple days later: "We were glad to come out and see you and meet John and have that GREAT vegetarian meal!" So there you go - eating fiddleheads, cauliflower, Korean tacos, and chocolate at the Grange was more exciting for my dad than seeing his darling daughter and meeting her new boyfriend.
The food is always excellent. So far I've tried the salad, a couple of soups, the deviled eggs, radish salad, crostini, fiddleheads, cauliflower, po' boy (WINNER), mushrooms, creme brule, and chocolate plate. The beer list is really good too, and they have a little walk-up cafe (called Chicory) attached to the Grange where you can get coffee, juices, smoothies, and baked goods. (For those who are familiar with Wildflour, they have a lot of those same cold-pressed juices. Hooray for the detox juice.) And the decor is lovely. They made great use of the space, with a nice open layout, lots of green growing plants, and tons of natural light.
The only complaint that I've seen in some reviews is that the portions are a bit small. Yes they are a bit small. bu that's just a good excuse to try lots of different things. :) You're paying for QUALITY over quantity here. They use a lot of top notch local ingredients, so the plates are not going to be HUGE like those piles of pasta you would get on Atwell's - instead you get a nice little plate of carefully chosen ingredients. You can still have a nice big meal just by sampling a few different things - my boyfriend has "rolled' out of here several times swearing that he will never eat again.
They also have a late-night menu which I have so far only seen advertised on Facebook. If you go between 10pm and midnight you can get totally different dishes, such as a Kim Chi roasted carrot dog with Korean BBQ sauce. Definitely worth checking out. Yum.
The Grange absolutely kills it. First off, bonus points for a veg restaurant whose menu isn't heavily or entirely Asian-based. It's not that I don't love those places but a place like this is much harder to find. And when they actually get "it" right it's much appreciated. Today was my first visit and I was thoroughly impressed.
To the menu . . .
Let's start with the highlight of my meal. You have GOT to give the po' boy a chance at some point. I just loved it!! Crunchy fried oyster mushrooms, topped with tangy remoulade, greens and pickles all stuffed inside a chewy, slightly sweet/salty pretzel bread. Vegan comfort food done sooooo right! Beware: It's not a huge sandwich. The perfect size as long as you get a side. If you plan on sharing it (like I did) get at least two sides.
What the f$@& is an ebelskiver??? That was my first question when I saw this on the menu. After our server explained that it was basically a small pancake I decided to give it a try. Ummm . . . YUM! Topped with powdered sugar and apple "butter" (it's not really butter, more like apple sauce but a little thicker and sweeter I'd say) these devils are thicker than pancakes but not at all dense. Light and sweet with a quirky blue hue since they're made with buckwheat.
The lettuce with crunchy quinoa salad was also a winner. Nothing wild and crazy going on here but that crunchy quinoa adds a great layer of texture. And the dressing is flavorful and creamy but not heavy.
My meal was win win win. On top of that the decor is a combination of rustic and darling. And it looks like they sell juices and smoothies on the take out side of the restaurant but I didn't have time to confirm.
I'll definitely be back to sample the dinner menu. Perhaps . . . tonight?
Very nice decor. Good service. We had a chefs tasting menu for our group of ten. Beets and grapefruit, sweet potato crostini, korean tacos, frites with garlic aoili, and beet greens. We liked the food overall. My favs were the crostini and the tacos. I liked my Cartographer and my friends also liked their drinks. It was a good enough of an experience to try again, but there were a couple negatives.
If you have ever gotten fries from Mcdonalds there are always some small hard fry pieces in there somewhere. They are ok and you tolerate them but if that were all you were given, that would not be ok. Well the fries you get here are exactly those small hard pieces of fry. Not good. The flavor is good but if they could learn how to make a whole fry, that would be great. I totally do not understand what they were thinking with this. Double the amount of aoli as well.
The Grange may think they are a little too cool for school seeing as they think it is ok to charge $5 for a bottle of root beer (not even local). Newsflash, it's not. Arrogance is a turn off in every form so take it down a notch. It is one thing to charge high prices because of your organic products and your talented chefs but it is a bottle of root beer. Insulting patrons probably isn't the best way to keep them. And yes I am familiar with the Abita brand. It is slighty more because it is made with cane sugar but it is still just phosphoric acid and caramel colored sugar water. Not exactly natural and not all that expensive. It is $2.50 at New Rivers, as it should be.
This review is for the brunch only - I have yet to go for dinner!
Many other reviewers have mentioned this, but it's worth repeating: the decor of Te Grange is gorgeous, and worth seeing. It's got a rustic, cozy yet chic vibe and I would be happy to spend a whole day here just straight chillin'. We were seated along the windows, which let copious sunlight in and warmed the space significantly. I loved it.
Now, on to the food: I had the breakfast tacos, which were amaaaaaaazing. Smoked avocado? Whoever came up with this genius idea has been crowned Brilliant Chef of the Century in my mind - this flavor is unbelievably delicious and almost indescribable. The salsa verde that came with the tacos was smoky and vibrant, and the tofu was tender and delicious. Highly enjoyable, for sure.
The fresh juices of the day are awesome - totally unexpected combos like beet-ginger or cucumber-kale-ginger. I was a bit surprised that they're served room-temperature, but if you think about it, it makes sense. I really enjoyed them, and felt invigorated after consuming them.
I found the service to be impeccable, warm and efficient. Our server was sweet, helpful and timely, and she really didn't miss a beat. Our water glasses were constantly replenished by the quick and quiet bus boy, and the level of professionalism was noted.
I did return for dinner the other night, but it was so jam-packed and bumpin', there was a long wait that my empty tummy just could not abide by. However, I am so looking forward to going back, as I've heard (and read) wonderful things. Well done, The Grange!
Hallelujah! The curse of the Dean St./Broadway corner revolving door of crappy restaurants has been lifted! Not to jinx but I have a feeling The Grange is not going anywhere.
It is positively harmoniously lovely inside and out. "The lounge" area is like a cozy sun porch with bench swings, cookbooks, wooden board games, knicknacks and plants coming out of repurposed metal toolboxes. Winner design, even if much of the stuff and furniture isn't actually old but made to look shabby-chic...
On this first visit to The Grange we just wanted to sample the vegetarian small plates all over and tried the pomme frites (aka FRIES), fried cauliflower in spectacular Indian spices, divine smoked gouda deviled eggs, korean seitan tacos and fried oyster mushroom po' boy on pretzel bread. Portions were not very big but I thought the prices were within reason. Though I didn't want any of those dishes to end... and maybe it's just a matter of what we chose to order (upon later reflection - a lot of fried stuff), but there was a certain "hominess" and love that was missing to the food compared to the dishes at Garden Grille.
For cocktails, I did have a love affair my Mai Tai but the G+T - a gin with herbal infused tonic off the menu - was so. unfortunately. bad. Essence of melted Ricola cough drop that did nothing to enhance that delightful juniper berry flavor - and flat fizz.
As slammed as the place was (on a Monday night!), service was excellent. Though perhaps a bit confusing having 3 or 4 different people come to the table at different times, we were given everything we needed. *Gasp* - an unexpected joiner slid in through the back door and went to pull up a chair at the 2-top right next us, seriously invading our personal dining bubble. The host was like a superhero, darting over to accommodate and make a little much needed space to help us out, even came by to check in personally a couple of times to make sure we were content. I love that guy. Will definitely return for some veggie love!
Been anxiously waiting for this place to open. Peering into the windows on each of my runs, watching them slowly transform the college bar scene to a gem that accurately portrays what the west side is and loves: urban, funky, community based, eclectic, and recycled. I just couldn't wait more than 1 day to try it out, even if it meant by myself. Sitting at the community table, I feel like this is perfect spot for a early evening drink and appetizer.
While the service was a little spotty, I forgave them because they just opened, once I got my drink, I was in heaven. Â Refreshing, light, and inventive, my cocktail was the highlight of the night. I also ordered the Korean BBQ tacos, which were a little too smoky for my tastes. Â
I will definitely be back here with my vegetarian and vegan friends for another taste soon.
Welcome to the neighborhood.
Clearly when you give an opinion about a vegetarian establishment, you must disclose where on the spectrum you fall. It makes a difference! PAH-leeze it so does, don't question me. :)
Me? I'm an "i'lltryanything-vore", which I've been corrected into being called a omnivore. I think my version is more fun.
That said, I eat meat. This is important because when a meat eater (me) eats at a vegetarian place, it better impress me or I'll elegantly let the food fall from my gaping mouth and embarrass everyone.
I like it here. There are couple of cons but I'll get to those. Let's roll through the Pros!
Pros:
Decor: I loved the decor, it was open, airy with a cozy feel and the distressed wood and natural elements (ie. railroad spikes used as the tap pulls.. awesome!) used added to the dining event.
Service: everyone was very pleasant and polite. I like that, even from the young hipster crowd. Â Which was the service staff, btw. Â At least when we went, which was on a Sunday 5pm dinner. Â There tattoos, skinny pants, hair tossed up in a bun with a pencil through it and goatees abound. Â The water was never empty and we were checked in on to see how everything was several times.
Food: Â The reason that I gave 4 stars is because after looking at the menu when we sat down, I was pissed. Â So now The Grange had to work reaaaaaaaaaaaally hard to get me to like it. Â (**see cons) Â we got: Crostini, Korean BBQ Tacos and Deviled Eggs to start. Â I was starving, sue me. Â All of them FAB.
The crostini was 2 thick cut slices. Â They were topped with sweet potatoes that were whipped smooth with mascarpone, then drizzled with a red wine reduction and a few pieces of sage. Â YUM
The tacos I cant even tell you how its made. 2 soft flour tacos stuffed with a pile of yumminess. Â
The deviled eggs were 4 1/2s and the stuffing has a creamy smoked flavour, then topped with a little relish. again..yum!
For entrees I got the Po'Boy... it came with extra pickles on the side and a side of slaw. Â Im not a slaw fan, I didn't like it. Â and I was afraid the poppy seeds would stick in my teeth. Â I'm obsessive at times. :) Â the pickles are delicious, a little sweet a little dilly. perfect. Â My partner got the "Mushroom" yup that's it's name... I didn't like it. It was really the only thing (other than the slaw) I didn't like. Â I found it bland and begging for something more. Â My partner however adored it. Â
- and so you have to make your own judgement on that. Â Keep in mind, however I am the foodie.. she is not. I WIN!
Finally for dessert we got the chocolate plate. all vegan. it was a thin slice of choc mousse, a square of choc biscuit (brownie?) topped with a scoop of mocha soy ice cream. OMG OMG OMG I wanted to shove my partner aside and eat it all myself. But that's rude on date night and I had managed to be poppy seed free, so why ruin it at dessert time, right? still though, I thought about it.
Now the 2 things you all were waiting for. Â the Cons and the Queer O Meter!
Queer O Meter- I almost didn't do this, because seriously?!?!? if the place has a hipster, beatnik-y, trendy, cool, pierced tattooed laden staff, Â then I'm certainly not going to stick out in all my old butch glory. Â Maybe I did a little, no one cared. so go! be yourself and eat yourself silly.
My cons:
1. the chairs. O M G they are tiny. Â I'm not a little person, hell I'm not even average. Im a big ol butch and those chairs are small. Â big butt no like small seating surface. Â they were sturdy though Ill give em that!
2. THIS IS THE BIGGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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**THE MENU SET UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy CRAP! It's awful. Â I get it's trying to be "today" and artsy. BUT JUST STOP! the atmosphere, people, location etc.. it's got it all.. no need to artsy up the menu. Â This is where The Grange had to win me over. I look at the menu and was like "WTF IS THIS??" and I was pissed.
There is no description on how the food is put together, served, prepared etc. its a bold typed word followed by a 4 or 5 other words of ingredients. Â I'm annoyed just thinking back to it. geesh. Â I finally asked the waitress for help, which made me feel like an azz. Â I mean really who wants to have to ask what the whole menu means!?!?!?!
example of the costini app:
Crostini   smoked sweet potato    mascarpone   red wine   sage       6
I read that and think, "riiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. Â and then what?"
and 3. Â it's teenie weenie, but it stood out to me.. the menu is 15 items total. out of those 15, 4 items had smoke flavour. Â I like smokey flavour, but I found that odd and no salad!
shocked. seriously shocked. Â there was no house salad to be found. hahah I thought it was funny too.
You've come to the end of my review. Â I will be back THE GRANGE! be prepared, keep up the good work and uh.. FIX THE MENU! please and thank you.
Cheers!
I overheard a woman shopping in New Bedford mention that her family opened a new vegetarian restaurant in Providence, and my husband and I decided to venture from Canton, MA to Providence, RI for Sunday brunch and check it out. Walking in we were delighted with the reclaimed decor and friendly greeting, though we had quite a challenge squeezing into the space without offending our oh-so-close young neighbors with our oh-so-close middle-aged posteriors.
My husband and I ordered poached fruit with yogurt, omelet with homefries and toast, pretzel bread french toast, coffee, and carrot/beet/apple/ginger juice.
The poached fruit was simply amazing - a delicate balance of flavors that served to whet our appetites and make us eager for the next part of our meal. Â It took quite a while to get our coffee, which I requested with "cream" and received vanilla soy creamer. After a second request (for 1/2 and 1/2) and another 10 minutes, I got what appeared to be skim milk. Gave up on the coffee. By that time I received the juice, which tasted fine, but was very warm. A request for ice to chill it led to another 10 minute wait culminating in such a small amount of crushed ice that it melted immediately in the juice, which was still too warm for my taste. Unfortunately my $6 juice was wasted.
When our "main course" arrived I was excited - a lovely presentation!
Pros: the pretzel bread french toast with maple butter was tasty and amazing. The homefries were delicious and nicely browned with a crisp.
Cons: those same homefries were not hot. The bread was unbuttered and toasted so hard as to be a danger to my husband's bridge. The greens in the omelet were so abundant and drippy that they overwhelmed the unimpressive eggs, rather than marrying the flavors. A request for salt and pepper led to another wait and delivery of two rather large plates of the spices (unfortunately wasteful.)
Overall we were disappointed, but are not giving up on this place. The bones of a successful restaurant are here, but issues around service and uneven quality need to be addressed. We'll give it a few months and return to see if they've "worked out the kinks."
Went for Sunday brunch with some vegetarian friends. Interior is lovely, cozy and feels like home. I was glad to find that there was a short wait as it indicates they are doing well in a space that so many others have failed however, it is a tad bit noisy.
Drinks: I am not a Bloody Mary gal and their Red Snapper was pretty damn tasty. I could have had more than a sip and that is saying a lot. My mimosa was as expected. Coffee was awesome.
Food: most of the portions were smaller than expected but still satisfying. Was I still a bit hungry afterwards? Yes. It was tasty, very clean and simple flavors but not necessarily flavorful. Everybody at the table and surrounding tables seemed to be in search of a pinch of salt, which required having to call our server over for and have her navigate around the tables to bring us.
Price: our liquor total was more than our food total but I think that says more about the diners than the restaurant. I found the prices average for brunch.
Would I go back? Yes. They have only been open a few short weeks and I imagine they are going through some growing pains, though not all that many. Is it at the top of my list of places to eat (brunch), no.
I was pretty thrilled with the food here - I was also thrilled to see that it wasn't as populated by hipsters as I'd heard. I had a late lunch, so was seated quickly and helped immediately. The staff is GREAT. Top notch, all smiles and very attentive.
I had an organic chardonnay, can't remember the name of it - but as someone who generally hates organic wine, I was pleasantly surprised. The mixed green salad I had to start was actually pretty large. I then had probably the most amazing sandwich I've had in awhile, it was made with mushrooms and served on a super soft pretzel bread. SO delicious...
and this is where it gets a little weird.
The sandwich was so great, I wanted to order one to take home to my husband because he was working late and I knew he would love it. I was then told they didn't do "to go" orders. It was sort of awkward after that...I asked if they had to go containers for left overs and our nice server said yes. More awkward silence and I finally just said, "Ok, well thanks?" She then offered to box up my salad...
So, anyway. That's why this is three stars instead of 5. I mean, if I had ordered a sandwich and didn't eat it, I could have it put in a box, right? I thought about arguing the logic, but just didn't. We ended up skipping dessert after that.
The overall vibe at the Grange is hipster central to the max and I am positive that's exactly what they're going for. However, the front end host and waitstaff were all really friendly and welcoming.
The reclaimed/reused/salvaged scheme was super cute and this fibers girl L.O.V.E.D. the loom heddles on the mirrors around the perimeter of the dining room.
The menu is all lacto-ovo-vegetarian friendly with some vegan options thrown in for good measure. The drink menu is quite original and impressive. And (!!!!) they even list the ingredients for each cocktail which I REALLY appreciate! A good handful of house made cocktails, a decent variety of wines, and plenty of beers to choose from. The Siren was delicious and now I am obsessed with finding some volcanic salt to garnish my drinks at home.
Now some gripes:
1. Parking is a flat-out bitch. Plain and simple.
2. Portion vs. Price:
It's not that I have a problem with the prices... $11 for a dinner sandwich seems fair but you feel gypped when that sandwich is the size of your thumb and they give you literally one bite of coleslaw on the side. Also my drink was maybe...5 sips, 6 tops.
Overall it was lovely. I really enjoyed my Mushroom Po'boy and my drink was delicious but if I've just spent $45 for dinner with the husband, I shouldn't be ransacking the snack drawer when I get home, ya know?
I really love it when types of food can be totally transformed or taken in an new direction. I love when people play around with Korean dishes, Indian and Asian.
My new interest is vegetarian dishes. Garden Grille just does it so well, along with their pairing with Wildflour bakery. So when I heard they were opening up in that nice corner location on Broadway, I knew I had to try it.
The Grange is a very nice location, did a great job with the interior and will be a nice place to go to in the summer with the windows wide open. The inside is decorated worn with antiqued tables and fixtures. Plants are also a big focus as well, helps with the vegetarian restaurant too.
Their bar staff has a few mainstays within the Providence restaurant foodie circles, big one comes from Cook and Brown Public House and we all know how great the drinks are there. So that is a big plus for The Grange.
A problem with The Grange that I will attribute to its soft opening was the service was honestly pretty bad even with what appeared to be a full staff. The organization of the tables needed bigger spacing as the waitstaff could barely move around.
I had the Po'boy which was delicious and I feel everyone at the soft opening who had it had that same reaction too. It is that pretzel bun, anything on those rolls are so good. My GF Kish and I shared the Korean BBQ tacos, those are also pretty delectable. The way they cook both sides of the tortilla is such a nice touch that gives the taco a hard taco touch to a soft taco.
Ok now an issue that The Grange will hopefully correct prior to its full opening that did drop it from a 5 star restaurant. We have a big issue with price. Prices themselves are fine, however the portions are quite small for what you are paying for. Word to the wise on this one, if The Grange keeps the pricing at this level, you are better off going with the smaller plates. The Korean tacos were fine as a meal for someone. The issue I have is you get one of those larger plates, with a very small side (size of a garnish). It is confusing because Garden Grille doesn't have this problem.
I really hope The Grange can fix the pricing/portion issue before long because it is going to be a nice spot for the summer.
Love the space! Â You feel completely at home even before the door is open. Â The porch swings in the lounge area -- very clever touch. Â I also particularly like the planters that are stacked on the walls like shelves. Â All the details from the tables, chairs, community table and their chairs, and the metal barstools, and the table decore -- all it thoughtfully done. Â I loved most the touch of the blackboard above the kitchen that gave information from that day in teh Farmer's Almanac, as well as what the Grange has meant in our society. Â The Grange is a place of coming together of community. Â
The food is vegetarian or vegan. Â You do not want to come expecting a steak. Â
For sipping drinks, I tried the cocktail (sorry I can't remember the name) with lemon and St. Germain with thyme syrup. Â It was a delicious taste of spring, almost like a lemonade that you'd enjoy on the porch while watching the sunset. Â
For eats, I had the beet salad and the deviled eggs. Â If I didn't know for sure that there was no bacon in the eggs, I would have thought there was. Â Some of the best deviled eggs that I've ever had. Â The beet salad that had grapefruit and flash-fried herbs was light, earthy, and delicious. Â
We treated ourselves to deserts -- one was an apple tart with coconut milk ice cream and the other was a chocoloate tart with espresso coconut milk ice cream . Â The chocolate dessert was AMAZING! Â
I look forward to going back. Â Totally a place where you can relax with friends.
The Grange is a refreshing approach to Plant-based dining and a wonderful addition to the West Side.
So why has The Grange made me such a raving fan?
Firstly let's take a look at this restaurant's heritage.  Born from the same great minds that brought us The Garden Grille & The Wildflour; I was already confident I would like this place. The location on the West Side is yet another piece of the revitalization that's taking place on Broadway. Following the theme of revitalization and rebirth, the Owners of the Grange have breathed new life into 166 Broadway, which has been many things, including a taco shop, a sports bar and a soup restaurant. The metamorphosis of the space alone is worthy of a stopping into The Grange.  The space features a huge amount of reclaimed and savaged décor, including seats from a bowling alley and tables constructed from salvage lumber. You may be wondering how I know all this, ask anyone who works there; they seem fully immersed and vested in the concept of the space.
Now to the food.
Plant-based menu - not all vegan, but loads of vegan options. Â I had the Quinoa appetizer and then the Cauliflower side followed by the Polenta. Â The desserts, which were vegan (again the Wildflour heritage really plays a role here), were to die for and I do not have a sweet-tooth. Â I would love to explain more about each dish, but they were so unlike anything I have had at any other restaurant, I could not. Â These were not meat free dishes trying to taste like meat, these were not massive portions with heavy sauces to make you forget that all you just ate were some veggies and cornmeal, these were explorations of flavors and textures that made the ingredients shine and I intend to stop in again very soon to continue my journey.
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