A PVD Lunch Car

Sometimes you just need some diner coffee, pancakes, and a tofu scramble.

The hubs and I motored over to the West Side Diner (in my old neighborhood, I grew up a few blocks away) the other day for brunch — and it was hopping!

It’s been a while since I’ve been back to this wildly popular Providence destination for casual eats.

The booths in the front part of the restaurant (the actual dining car) were, as per usual, full.

Thankfully we got seated in their new-to-me (and much needed because…see above) back room with local art up on the walls. PS — It too filled up quickly after we sat down and started studying the menu.

The hubs and I indulged in some classic breakfast food and drink: I was pleasantly surprised to see that tofu scramble on the menu. Meat-less dishes have, after all, become pretty darn mainstream.

And their short stack is a nice add-on if you aren’t feeling famished enough to polish off a full order of hot cakes.

Regulars adore the mix of the old-timey exterior with a completely updated interior as well as their French toast, omelettes, hash browns, and daily specials.

Find the West Side Diner at 1380 Westminster Street in Providence.

Photo Credits: Above Images Are All By PattyJ.com.