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Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering a variety of vegan options on the menu, including whole-foods-plant-based options. Choices may include tofu tacos, beans & greens, and salads. Has rotating vegan specials. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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169 Main St, Westerly, Rhode Island, USA, 02891
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13 Reviews
First Review by Eunoia_1323
mark m braunstein
Points +506
For Your Inner Cinderella - Edit
Cinder’s unique front facade stands out from this lackluster stretch of Westerly’s commercial strip just south of downtown. Airy and sunny, its interior is a pleasant a place to work, evidenced by the friendly staff whose wide smiles greet you. Even the cooks in the kitchen smile at you.
Read moreVeg folks with olfactory nerves as sensitive as our taste buds, however, should dine outdoors because the smell of grilling meat permeates the indoor dining area. While the interior is small and cramped, its outdoor patio and its large grassy lot with picnic tables provide ample fresh air. Staff have graciously served us outdoors even in cool weather when we vegans were the only ones outdoors.
Cinder is a meat and booze hangout. There's real meat for real omnivores, but thankfully no mock meats for mock vegetarians. Instead, its few veg dishes are real foods, not fake foods, though the numbers of veg dishes have markedly diminished from three years ago, assumedly due to lack of patronage of those dishes. Bok choy, fried rice, tofu tacos, and lentil soup are vegan. Mac n cheese, hummus, and two salads are vegetarian. Nothing else. (French fries are offered, but there’s no telling what meat was fried in that oil.)
The previously more numerous vegetarian and vegan dishes had been clearly marked V or VG on the inhouse printed menu, but no longer. Only the menu for online ordering indicates in descriptions in small font the few dishes that are veg. As though keeping it secret, tofu fried rice is now listed only on the online ordering menu. (It’s actually just the pork fried rice allegedly without the pork, but in my meal yesterday I’m not so sure about its absence.) Upon the closures of Bridge in 2023, of all-vegan Maize ‘n Manna in 2017, and of Markos Café in 2013, Westerly offers only a few choices for vegans. Cinder used to be among the few, but no longer.
The restaurant touts its river view from Westerly’s tree-lined and grassy river bank. Its river bank is picturesque, but not the polluted river. And don’t look across the river to Pawcatuck’s dilapidated industrial buildings and rocky shoreline devoid of vegetation. Thankfully, Cinder is located in Westerly.
Pros: Sunny interior though cramped, Ample outdoor seating, Ample parking
Cons: Fewer vegetarian options than before, Even fewer vegan options than before
veganqueenofqueensnyc
Not sure what happened to my original comment, but I'll reiterate: no FOMO on my part, for not having been.
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Katherinezager
Points +38
Delicious, underpriced, casual, DELICIOUS - Edit
Got the beans and greens bowl (ginger braised white beans, grilled broccolini, sunflower seeds, gremolata, sunflower parm and crispy shallots, (vegan as it comes) and the tofu tacos which came with marinated tofu, cabbage, pineapple kimchi, jalapeños and sriracha aioli. Had to veganify that one by switching to corn tortillas rather than naan and skipping the hot honey. So good anyway, didn’t matter.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-12
Pros: Casual vibe , Beautiful outdoor or indoor seating, Focus on whole food ingredients; feels healthy
Cons: Their primary market is meat dishes
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d2lo
Points +585
Very good option in the area - Edit
We were in Westerly visiting family a few times in the last year and the Cinder was the perfect spot to get some vegan eats. There are a few regular vegan items and then specials. Interior also feels more upscale and modern than most other things in the area. Menu is very eclectic, fun and tasty. Nice outdoor space. Cocktails are great too.
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audreyc
Points +1105
Tasty vegan options & great atmosphere - Edit
I ate here in the evening on the patio, and it was beautiful! It’s right by there river. They have a couple of vegan options clearly labeled on the menu, and were able to suggest modifications to the tofu tacos to make them vegan. I tried the beans & greens, the tofu tacos modified to be vegan, and the Caesar salad. I liked them all! The food is very tasty with complex flavors. The beans & greens are spicy. The tofu sometimes is made with honey so I suggest requesting it without honey specifically. It would be nice to have a couple more vegan options, particularly ones that are labeled as such on the menu, but overall I really liked their vegan options and loved the atmosphere. The folks who work there were so nice and helpful. I would definitely eat here again when I have the opportunity!
Read morePros: Lovely outdoor seating area (especially at night)
Cons: Not a whole lot of labeled vegan options
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jennyjay
Points +112
Amazing and plentiful vegan options!! - Edit
Wow!! We all loved this place! The tofu tacos are covered with a delicious vegan siracha mayo, and the white bean and broccoli bowl was so satisfying and tasty. Very pleasant seating area near river.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-05
Pros: Amazing food, Great vibe , Lots of options
Cons: Portions on the small side.
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NancyFlanagan
Points +111
Yummmmmmm - Edit
We loved Cinder! Food and atmosphere were both amazing. This is a casual place with a fun vibe. Order at counter and food brought out to you. I had the beans and greens and watermelon gazpacho. Both were really flavorful and presented very nicely.
Read moreLoriLeeHarrison
Just went there a few weeks ago and was excited they now have wait service so you don’t need to order at the bar. This really kicks it up a notch!
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PhyllisE
Points +691
Good. Worth a visit. - Edit
Ive tried a number of things here. Everything’s pretty good.
Read morePros: Reliably good vegan choices, Pleasant atmosphere
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LRS13
Points +285
Quick, Casual, and Delicious - Edit
The tofu tacos and beans and greens bowl were both very tasty and flavorful. The miso hummus with vegetables was a great appetizer. They were able to modify menu choices as needed.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere for a nice day, Very casual and friendly
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LoriLeeHarrison
Points +38
Good food and nice to have another local vegan restaurant! - Edit
It was very good but portion sizes were small even their large option. I went a second time and ordered the Beans and Greens, super delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-07
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive and small serving sizes.
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luminouseam
Points +26
Great for a light meal - Edit
Small portions but quality food. Some of the dishes (like the pear and arugula salad) are very earthy, so be aware if you have a more reserved palate. I would definitely like to try more of their vegan options in the future.
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itsafoutzlife
Points +89
Good food and good views! - Edit
Great vegan options available, nice people, and great outdoor eating!
Read morePros: Tofu tacos, Vegan ceased salad was delicious!
Cons: Serve meat 😭
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rachelploger
Points +151
I wish I could give 5 ⭐️ - Edit
My husband and I split the tofu tacos, the tempeh bowl and the dal and it was all amazing! The food was so flavorful and the atmosphere of the space was perfect! 100% will be coming back!
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Eunoia_1323
Points +602
Lots of great options - Edit
Really good, hearty, soul warming vegan options. Largely plant based whole foods. All aioli is vegan and so is about half their menu. Options to add tofu (although it costs the same as meat 😑). Rotating specials. Not all vegan options are labeled vegan so be sure to ask and you’ll be surprised. Nice vibe, finally a good local option!
Read moreBest dishes: vegan caesar, tofu tacos, and beans and greens.
Certainly the best vegan food in Westerly!
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