Cafe la France

Reviews

• Sarah R.

  star star star star star 16 June 2026

  I work in the building and have eaten here on at least 5 occasions for lunch, including today. The girls behind the counter are quick and on point, which is key for someone who is on a lunch break with limited time. The food is always very good and they even have daily specials that will include a can of soda and a side. So far, my favorite is the chicken pesto sandwich, but today I had the turkey club, which was awesome. I've also heard from colleagues that their soup is really yummy as well. I will have to try that next!

• Melanie J.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  Get a legit flavored coffee (no syrup used) and a
  croissant sandwich (sausage, egg & cheese). Both are to die for.

• Bread Man S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 9 June 2026

  Terrible. Not clean or neat. Service slow around 3pm. Painful looking place.
  
  Not sure they will around much longer.
  
  Too bad, they could be good if they like.
  
  Needs work. Hope the owners read this.

• Justin C.

  star star star star_border star_border 8 June 2026

  This is a decent little lunch spot. After eating out pretty heavily my first couple days in Providence I wanted something light since I was looking forward to a big meal at Al Forno later. I'm also trying to avoid going to all the crappy big corporate places that the Financial District is full of, like Subway, Au Bon Pain, etc. I happened to notice this was a new location while on my way to lunch at Pot Au Feu the previous day, so I figured what the hell I'll give it a shot.
  
  First off, there is absolutely nothing French about the place, so don't be deceived by the name. There is a decent number of sandwich options to choose from, but again nothing too creative. They also do a special featured sandwich every day which rotates a different selection, plus a side and a can soda for just $5.50, a pretty decent deal.
  
  I went with the "Managers Special" sandwich (it's not a special apparently, just oddly named that). It has grilled chicken, sliced ham, roasted red pepper and melted boursin cheese on a French roll (no, this does not make you a French cafe). It was ok, the ham and red pepper were a nice complement, but I think overall it was a bit too salty and rather lacking in meat. The potato salad was decent too, and thankfully not loaded with onions, one of my major pet peeves. In total I think I got out under $7.50 with a drink, which is pretty good if you were considering hitting up one of the other "fast food" options in the area, but for a few dollars more there are definitely better lunch options even on the same street.

• Vilay S.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 28 May 2026

  I've been to 4 Cafe la France locations and this is the only one worth going to. It actually feels clean. There is nothing special about this little deli, it is pretty forgettable. They have a basic menu of about 10 sandwiches and a few breakfast options. I prefer the breakfast sandwiches. I'd stay away from the "chicken breast" sandwiches and stick to the deli meat.