Reviews of The Arcade Providence (Mall)

GiGi

The shops are high end but it's random stuff. They have nice studio apartments.

Raoul Edicibe

Cool little something

chijen wang

Amazing place, well maintained and clean.

David Imondi

The burritos were expensive and guacamole is an outrageous $4 extra for a small scoop. Having ate burritos throughout New England this one is not remember-able only the price paid. I also asked for hot and she recommend the mild I went with the next one up and it was still extremely mild. Wish she would have just listened when I said I want it hot!

- jp SimplyGroovn' Inc.

Nice Place, Window Shopping , Maybe During A Day Trip. Food & Socialize

Steve T

Was never there

Nick Simon Jr.

Great

Beau Garcia

Wonderful merger of nostalgia, culture and practical things to do.

Gurcharan Gujral

Good place to stop on I90 for Gas, Restrooms and for snacks or coffee.

Tori Weinstein

Good little shopping strip mall. Coffee shop, vintage stores, a couple restaurants.

Rahaman Holley

The oldest mall in Rhode Island since the 1800's.

Jay

Wonderful upgrades done to this arcade happy to see it in use again I recommend going if you haven't been in a while lots of great food choices awesome stores tons of thrift shops

Nicole Eller

It's an interesting and eclectic mix of restaurants a coffee/liqour bar and other shops and apartments. Parking isn't always easy to come by but it is a walkable area. The garage nearby is incredibly expensive.

Paul Holland

This was a cool place with a lot of history. It is definitely worth stopping in when you are in town. Visit the Lovecraft Arts & Sciences store for some interesting ephemera.

Dylan Conley

Needs a convenience store to get 5 stars

Brendan Ledsworth

So many cool spots and shops just go check it out.

Lusy Diel

Not much shop,i only had coffee there and its not child friendly.

Guillermo Fernandez

Historic shopping centre in the middle of Providence. It's very pretty and very pleasant on cold days. All shops are independent and there are a couple of cafes.

Lisel Woods

Fun stop when day tripping in Providence. + Americas first indoor shopping center. + Historic landmark +Greek revival architecture +Now home to handful of shops and a few restaurants - . +Cool micro loft apartments on the top floors.

Elena Wildes

I was so excited to walk through this historic building! I'd read all about it's conversion in architectural digest many years ago. (Check out a tour of the small apartments on you tube) however, really not too much to see when just walking through later on a weekend evening. Only a few stores open. Quiet. Still beautiful and definitely worth a stop and walk through. Such a great bit of history! Great for photos.

Royalty Cruz

I enjoyed my time there . Many different little shops to chose from and people there are just generally nice and polite . There was a small little vintage shop in the arcade plaza that cought my eye. The guy there was very nice and everything in there was interesting. There was also a shop that sold Burritos , the food there smelled so good and tempting but I will save it for the next time I go by there. There was also a small shop , the size of a walk in closet, where they sell tabaco products of all sorts. It was pretty cool. There is no parking per say. And the bus terminal was near by. Very nice.

Christopher Franzen

Good eateries...Rogue and both Livi's are delish

Ginny Meister

Lots of small 1 of a kind shops

Gracie Putnam

Really cute little boutiques. Some of them are pricey but if you're into kitsch, vintage, or weird I'd suggest checking out Carmen and Ginger. If you want to know more about the weird occult-y history of Providence check out Love Craft. There's also some nice clothes boutiques, good food, and a salon.

Sleepy Fred

Dirty. Lots. LOTS of homeless people near Main entrances. Wife did not feel safe at 2 on a Saturday afternoon. Cool looking shops, but after being asked for money no less than 10 times we left without buying anything.

Debra Obinna

This weeks adventure brought us to this wonderful little strip mall of sorts. One store af times gone by I'll enter next time I'm here. It was the Lovecraft and Science store that pulled us in - literally. This bewilderment is right up my ally so I was surprised when my son asked if I ever heard of him. lol Who hasn't right? There was far too much to inhale in one short visit but we did a good job at checking out the abundance of books, T-shirts, momentoms etc... We walked out with two books, a complete compilation of Lovecraft stories and a bedtime story for the kiddos - 'Tha Call of Cthulhu'. The ladder might be a book for beginner readers but it's perfectly illustrated with notes of Dr. Seuss and the rhymings. Another call out book for kids is 'The Big Red God'. There's something for everyone. The sweet cashier was as pleasant as ever, didn't mind if I took pictures or had the audacity to put my coffee on the glass. I guess if I were doing something awful I would have been sucked into the abyss. Please make Providence your stop by place and check out the most unique experience you didn't know you deserved.

_batekken _

Not much. Just great to say I was at the oldest mall in America lol

Matt Hawkes

A wonderful Victorian Arcade, with some equally wonderful stores, bars and restaurants. The H.P. Lovecraft Arts & Sciences was the main reason I visited the Arcade, and they put on various events over the weekends. The shop is a Lovecraftian fans dream, with an array of shiny things to purchase, and the owners are really friendly and a pleasure to talk too. The bar opposite the HPL Arts & Sciences was ideal for beverages and a nice chill out spot. The bar staff here were really nice and friendly. The deli was pretty good at the far end of the Arcade, some delicious wraps were had. The Arcade was also an ideal meeting point between the friends that I made whilst visiting, and I can’t wait to return again in 2017!

Chris Visinho

Cool spot, cool stores and good food/drink

Lilly Schr

Great historical place in town with a bit of shopping and nice little restaurants

Yvette Wilburn

The oldest Mall nice place to go on Sunday they have a beautiful Farmers Market everybody is so friendly you can sample everything and purchase also highly recommend

Mellissa Greenless

Livi's in here is the best

David Parker

This appeared on a list of top 10 things to do in Rhode Island.... If this is a top ten, then Rhode Island must be super boring. Yes, it's a pretty and old building, but that's it. Strange local shops, many of which were closed. The HP Lovecraft store was cool. And it was sooooo hot inside. Major bummer.

Sue Bedard

Happy to see it open. Interesting ,diverse experience.

Christopher 'Vulpine' Kalley

Neat building, definitely stop in at Lovecraft Arts and Sciences if you like weird/horror.

Amber Martin

Wonderful little historic mall full of independent shops and cafes. Much better than any other mall you could go to.

Timothy Killilea

The Arcade Providence has such an interesting history, starting from the 1800s to being impacted by the financial problems that dogged Rhode Island to today. Originally starting as the first closed space marketplace, i.e. a mall, the Arcade became more famous for being a historical building that lies in Providence's downtown neighborhood. As the city began to change, the Arcade found itself with less and less merchants renting, and began to close it's doors. New owners bought the building, and struggled to turn the top floors into smaller apartments, and the ground floor a collection of trendy businesses catering to providing services to the local downtown. Now, it is host to New Harvest Coffee, Rogue Island Kitchen, and a series of shops dedicated to the careful curation of their themes, whether it be trendy t-shirts or Lovecraftian-inspired doodads and widgets. The New Harvest Coffee shop is a place to grab a coffee or an alcoholic drink of superb choice from whiskey to tequila to beer. My recommendation is to go on a Sunday morning to afternoon, as the New Harvest Coffee company hosts a farmer's and maker's market, and the stores open to provide a variety of goods and foods. Always a place to find new things, the Arcade is the best old place for new ideas.

Lisa Esser

great vintage shopping mall, lots of unique shops and eateries

Maximilian Saunders

Very small.

Fleur Defries

Oldest arcade in the country with a good range of stores. Like to support the history as much as I can.

Gay Mather

Nostalgic!

Bob Sisco

Fair to middling.

Earleen Violette

Really nice place

Kurtis Reid

Neat little shopping mall, full of unique shops. They just need to have more trash cans and air conditioning.

craig packard

Cool spot nice to see it open again & they love my service puppy WARM...;-)

Alyssa Francis

Beautifully updated with a wide variety of shops.

Nariq Richardson

I only come here to get my lunch.. there is 2-3 food serving places in this mall.. I won't recommend anyone to travel out of state to come here but if you are close by and are hungry..why not grab a bite..there is wraps and tacos and etc

Jen Degrace

Im definitely going back!

April Shaw

I LOVE this place. There is a coffee shop, a Lovecraft themed book store, and a great antique shop. If you're looking for an interesting place to meander about, this location is right for you

Karen Evans

Great independent and quirky shops and restaurants on this little street. Fun and vibrant vibe throughout.

Benjamin Joseph

Needs to be torn down and rebuilt due to mold.

Steph Paylor Raufer

Neat historic shopping center. Shared a wrap with the kiddos. No public restrooms.

Mario Castiello

Time travel to 1828 when you walk through the doors of the Arcade. Very small mall there are about 8 business' - restaurants, bar, cafe, hair salon, clothing, and vintage shop. Well worth a quick peek along with the vintage store with little grab bag items that are relatively cheap. There is also a little art store, which had designs made from a local art school.

christine Buckley

Wish they had more hours for families old school fun

karen luna

Nice place!! There are few shops like restaurant, coffee, vintage etc.. I recommend go if are close or in the area, but if go on purpose is not worth it. You can spend 20 min in this place no more...

Brina M

Good food choices.

Anna Lerer

Loved it! Service was great. Beer was delicious. Got the sample appetizer platter which came with a variety of items such as different cheeses, meats, spreads and crackers. I also ordered a burger which was pretty good and my friend got the brussel sprouts salad which was very delicious!

Jen

It feels a little quiet and empty but it’s been beautifully cared for and the shops that are there are great, especially the vintage store! You can walk in one end and out the other so it’s worth a few moments to pass through the first indoor shopping mall in America!

Kaley Frye

Good food and unique stores

Ben Conant

Just gorgeous. A beautiful piece of history. And their micro lofts are

Brandon Van Wart

Chic and located close to Kennedy Plaza, this place offers a handful of shops on the ground floor that includes a great coffee shop and bar, an HP Lovecraft oriented gift shop, and a salon, among a few boutiques. The upper floors are closed to the public, but contain various apartments that are reliable.

Jennifer Pereira

Awesome old school games

Brian Tavares

Cool historic shopping mall. The building itself has a tremendous amount of character. Mostly antiques and art shops within. Also features nice food options, like Rogue Island pub/restaurant.

Jonathan Wellington

A great piece of retail history. Several quaint shops, awesome coffee roasters, and several great take out lunch restaurants. Come for a quick bite and marvel in the history.

Richard Zalewski

Such an eclectic assortment of shops...we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly w taste a sites...and booked ann appt at the salon Impulse...what a great time!!

Cindy Hawkins

Renovated beautifully. Lots to choose from. The restaurants have great lunches and dinners. Wanting to go back to try some other dishes ! You won't be disappointed.

Andrew Bartley

A beautiful, historic building in Providence with several little shops inside. Notable stops are the Lovecraft store for horror knickknacks and Rogue Island for some of the best local food & beer around.

Pratham Patel

Good place while their you should go to ArchAngles nice eyebrows

Chrystal Bess Redding

Unique and historic place... I was impressed with the architecture and the renovations made and how it still works today. Parking space available not far. And it's near other restaurants, bakeries, library, and walking distance to Burnside Park.

Debbie Brodeur

A fun stop for shopping for some unique items. Also need to stop at Rogue Island for breakfast or lunch. Outdoor seating.

James Oconnor

I used to hand out there when I was a kid when I used to go to school ......it has changed a lot....not much there anymore...just a couple of stores......

Vicky Gaston

Wonderful second hand store with a very pleasant owner. Glad we shopped here!

Matt Surber

A very interesting array of shops, you have antiques, food, clothing and a shop dedicated to H. P. Lovecraft, the macabre story teller. It's a fun area to look around and have lunch, the staff was friendly and helpful.

Dennis Santos

Nice little shopping spot in the heart of the city

Phyllis Cayer

Very dissapointed

Ben Thomas

Cool architectural structure but stores inside were lackluster. Nothing really special here for our interests. Might be cool for others though.

Nicholas Sheldon

This place right here is a hidden gem in Rhode Island. There a a few small shops inside with a lot to offer. If you're a fan of H.P. Lovecraft there's a store just for that. Although the Lovecraft store is my favorite place to go in my spare time there is also a very nice coffee shop/bar with a amazing coffee and a good selection of alcohol. Oh and if you're looking for something to eat inside I highly recommend a little restaurant known as Rouge Island. One of the absolute best restaurants in all of Rhode Island. The staff will make you feel right at home with their friendly atmosphere. Wait for food isn't very long here. But the best part is the mouth watering food. The Arcade Providence is one of the greatest places in all of Rhode Island.

Ron Barron

Many memories in that basement. Don't ask.

Irving Guzman

Enjoyed my visit here. Would recommend

Chris Zanghi

Great time had at the Bloody Mary Fest !

Tyler Rollock

Very cool historical site

Elaine Andrews

The historic aspect of this mall.

Jackie Gordon Singing Chef

Cute shops and restaurants. The arcade is beautiful. So glad it was restored and preserved.

Tom Pica

Rogue Island and Livi's different but both good joints for a bite

Andrew Potenza

Cool shops, cool little bar inside. Gets crowded very easily.

Bryan

Wow what a cool and historic place. Americas first mall built in 1828. The place was beautifully repurposed into lofts and retail space. There are two restaurant/bar’s inside as well. The arcade is well-maintained, very clean and a really neat place to visit. Very unique selection of local retail joints. there is also ample parking in the area on the weekends, as I have observed.

Tyler Lund

A swanky ultra modern set of stores inside the corridor of an iconic historical building downtown. The building was actually designed for this use though it may look like the stores were added in. It has a very peaceful relaxed atmosphere due to flowers and trees and lots of open glass windows. Very nice high end stores for some browsing here.

Brandon Healy

Such a great concept! love the micro-apartments above the stores. Very cool!