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Vegan food hall and market opened Jun 2019 by the Matthew Kenney restaurant group. Bring together multiple restaurant concepts under one roof. Vendors include Double Zero, New Burger, Make Out, Besina and Marketplace. Cuisine ranges from Mexican food to burgers, pizza and Italian food as well as sushi. Three of four venues offer full sit down bars. NOTE: Reviews are for vendors, not all of which are listed individually. Reported closed February 2026.
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334 S Water St, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, 02909
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Last update on 31 Mar 2026 by mark m braunstein
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Added by kmanchester306 on 14 Jun 2019
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189 Reviews
First Review by TroyLake
mark m braunstein
Points +508
Plastic City closed down a week ago, but Happy Cow has been remiss in its updates - Edit
This is a verbatim reposting of only what now are the only relevant paragraphs of my review posted 3 years ago, I dare say presciently, as Plastic City closed down a week ago.
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While a marvel of furniture décor & dazzling dinnerware, after 4 years its gloss has begun wearing thin. All fads fade. Riding the waves of vegan chic, as a hotspot PC’s hotness seems to be cooling & its crowds thinning. Most customers at veg restaurants are not strictly veg. While we vegheads will remain veg, the larger population of non-vegheads may be moving on to some newer hotspot that serves the latest nouvelle cuisine, maybe even haute cuisine.
Nevertheless, the food is only secondary. The food poses as an excuse for serving coffee & booze. As tho 1 sit-down full bar were not enough, it has 3. If the booze does not dull your senses to the unremarkable food, the perpetually glowing barroom TVs will further distract you. So forget about the forgettable food. Don’t eat here seeking merely a culinary experience. Rather, come here to witness a cultural phenomenon.
Because the food is not the point. PC is not about the food. PC is all about itself. Before Matthew Kenney was skewered in the news media for less than ethical business practices, it formerly called itself the “Matthew Kenney Experience.” I’d prefer simply a vegan food experience.
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kimgaud
Points +26
Closed down as of feb 10th 2026 :( - Edit
We went today and they were gone, but there is a plant city in warwick ri. Going to try that now
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Morgtckr
Points +25
Great Food, Problematic Owners - Edit
Tons of food to choose from and is amazing. My friend who isn’t a vegan loved her sandwich. I would be a repeat customer if the owners didn’t have questionable company ethics.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Tons of variety
Cons: Owners
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Jthale2
Points +32
Plant based safe - Edit
Love that walking in everything is plant based. They are very friendly to ask about allergies. Good options in the market to-go.
Read moreAlso, the bloody Mary was delicious!
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-02
Pros: Crabcake Hollandaise, Fried Green Tomato BLT, Bloody Mary
Cons: Annoying people dining next to us
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +7028
Vegan Food Hall Perfection 🌿 - Edit
Such a cool concept — a fully vegan food hall with so many options under one roof! The food was absolutely delicious. The space has a great vibe, and I’d definitely come back here again.
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MoniqueGS
Points +789
Great lunch! - Edit
Great service. Our waitress was friendly & efficient.
Read moreWe ordered a Mule Mocktail (delicious),
Korean BBQ "Chicken" (super crispy & well flavored).
Truffle Burger (good, but a bit greasy).
Cacio e Pepe (very rich, creamy & flavorful).
Great place, Great vibes.
Highly recommended.
Pros: Great food, Good service, Great vibes
Cons: Burger was a bit too greasy
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ethanvs4
Points +28
Delicious - Edit
Wonderful market-style vegan restaurant that catered to the needs of any vegan. Will definitely go back if I'm ever in Providence!
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VRunner
Points +392
Great Brunch - Edit
I was traveling through the area and made a side trip to visit. For breakfast I ordered the Sammie with shiitake bacon and it was so delicious! The side salad they put on the plate didn’t look like anything special but the dressing sure was, and I ate it all up. I ordered the pesto pizza to take with and have for dinner later that night and it did not disappoint. I also got a muffin to go for my trip home the next day and it was still moist and delicious 24 hours later. Glad I made the detour there. Everything was fantastic.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Flavor of food , Fast service
Cons: None
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Dustysdad
Points +169
Fantastic place for vegan meal - Edit
Completely vegan. We had a great meal here this week. There are several options for eating, you can choose waiter service but we went for ordering at the food counter. Lots of options on the menu and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Food came quickly, great portion sizes. If you choose to order from the food counter then alcohol has to be ordered and paid for from the bar separately. (Note that although they say that gf options are prepared separately, my coeliac daughter felt unable to eat there due to poor reviews on a separate coeliac review site so bear this is mind if gf is important ti you. )
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dmcknerney
Points +171
Good for fast food - Edit
Fast Food / Comfort Food. Menus lists gluten free and nut free. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are friendly. Vibe is modern, young and comfortable.
Read morePros: Vibe, Outdoor seating, GF and Nut free options
Cons: Too many plastic plants, Food is not necessarily healthy
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Veganchic26
Points +60
The Best Vegan Food in USA - Edit
Gorgeous restaurant, very friendly and phenomenal food with incredible flavors and healthy!
Read morePros: Friendly, Beautiful Atmosphere, Spectacular Food
Cons: None
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ponchoswindow
Points +843
Goofy but delicious - Edit
Moved to the area because of one excellent experience here. Make-out Cafe would be perfect if they would just let you sit outside. Was once given a breakfast sandwich without a toasted croissant and that was weird but hey. Still freaking good.
Read moreThe goofy part of this place is that they can’t seem to make up their mind about how best to service people. It’s not cafeteria style since they use the same kitchen, but the seating is strange and designed only for those who are being fully served. They cut down the grocery section to a somewhat awkward middle of the room shopping experience and there seems to be a high turnover with the very very young staff because I almost never see the same person there and thus my order is inconsistently entered.
Additionally, just to throw this out there. The breakfast burrito is one of the whitest creations known to man. That thing is so far from a Mexican dish I don’t know if it’s right to call it a burrito. The saving grace is the sauce.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-29
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AmandaJean
Points +776
Love Plant City! - Edit
Very excited to have Planty City less than an hour away from me. The building is beautiful inside and out. They have a great market downstairs that has a lot of local vegan groceries that are usually hard to find. Of the 4 restaurants I have only tried Bar Verde so far. The decor was pleasant and the staff very friendly. I had the mushroom and onion quesadilla and thought it was fantastic! Crispy outside, deliciously cheezy and flavorful on the inside. My boyfriend had the spicy cauliflower enchilidas and enjoyed them, just found the portion size was much smaller than my quesadilla. We had the plantain chips on the side which were wonderfully crispy and served with some great sauces. I can't wait to come back and try Double Zero and Make Out
Read moreUPDATE: Went back to celebrate Valentines Day at Double Zero and had to up my review to five stars. Great beer on tap, fantastic pizza and mind blowing pasta!
UPDATE JULY 2025 - They have now merged the 4 restaurants that used to make up Plant City into one menu that is served downstairs and outside on the patio. Upstairs is now called SEZN and it is a more upscale dining experience with a changing menu. We went this weekend and tried the Arancini, Ravioli and Sweet Potato gnocchi. Everything was incredible but the arancini was the absolute best! Definitely worth checking out if you don't mind spending the extra money.
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-17
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tB-DontCamp
Points +361
The best - Edit
Literally one of the reasons I moved to Providence
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ChiVegDad
Points +65
Delicious! - Edit
I had a Fried Green Tomato BLT with fries and a Caesar salad. The sandwich and salad were very tasty! The fries were meh and they were serving Heinz instead of the usual house made condiment, but the rest of the meal eclipsed that fail.
Read moreI will definitely come back and try more things!
Pros: So many choices! , All vegan!, Delicious!
Cons: Fries were meh
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770veg
Points +3980
Amazing! - Edit
This place is awesome! What an awesome concept! So many options in such a cool set up in a really cool area. We made our first stop at double zero which had awesome pizza, spot on with the New York location that bears the same name. This place really gave us the New York vibe in the providence setting. So excited to come back for more! 4 restaurants, a market, and a coffee/juice spot in 1 building! Bring this amazing concept to Boston Matthew Kenney!
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Upstairs is temporarily under construction so you can get food from any of the previous 4 seperate restaurants downstairs either to sit down in an area where there is the bar, outside, or to go and sit in the food hall area. Still AMAZING!
Updated from previous review on 2019-08-16
Pros: 4 restaurants all plant based
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kwyrauch
Points +59
Awesome - Edit
Lots of variety, great ambiance (especially if you’re sitting outside with the river in your view) and the food is excellent. Probably the best vegan pizza I’ve had on the east coast!
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patchylacow
Points +176
date night! - Edit
been here twice now, it’s so wonderful to be able to eat everything on the menu! I got the lavender OJ matcha, which was delicious. Gf & I split the everything fries, which we ate and were lowkey full after, big appetizers! i then got the eggplant parm with rotini!
Read morePros: lovely outdoor seating in prov, staff is super friendly
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Brittany.nikki
Points +842
My Favourite Restaurant Ever - Edit
Not going to lie, I spend every chance I can get in this place. From the vegan market, to the restaurants, I will spend hours here. I have introduced all of my family members to this place, and although none of them are vegan, they all have great experiences here! The gluten free bread it amazing, and I love the vibe. Every worker here has gone above and beyond for my allergies, which is a blessing! Honestly, stop here if you're craving any type of vegan food.
Read moreI promise you, once you try the spinach and artichoke dip, you will crave it weekly!
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-11
Pros: Variety of options, Vegan market is great, Allergy conscious!
Cons: You have to choose only one menu
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annies755
Points +754
Great food hall - Edit
Great outdoor dining experience at this fully vegan food hall. You could only order from one food stall though. Items pictured are from the Italian eatery, Double Zero.
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chelsealynneambrose
Points +83
Absolutely not worth it - Edit
I got the Mac and cheese (so bland and cold), Cacio e Pepe (fine but wouldn’t go back for it), carnitas tacos (these were the best but tasted heated up) and my husband got the green tomato BLT. None of this was anything to go back for. I’ve gone to 100s of vegan restaurants and have never had such awful food.
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Sassafrass
Points +554
Great variety and a cozy spot to dine - Edit
I’ve been to this location a handful of times, and have always had good experiences. I’ve included photos of previous visits.
Read moreMostly recently I got a dirty chai and an avocado toast - both delicious! How friendly the service was really stood out. Love it here!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-12
Pros: Great options , Friendly service, Nice atmosphere
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sofiacv
Points +416
O.M.G - Edit
The eggplant parm is amazing. The truffle burger is fantastic and may I recommend the macarons??
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Furociousvegan94
Points +248
Incredible - Edit
Whether you live here or just visiting, you have to go here. This place is not disappointment. Has something for everyone. They even have a small grocery section and a to go food section as well. I saw they were on DoorDash for that portion. They have various items on the menu ranging from, Mexican to Italian to some amazing sandwiches and even more. Very very well done and everything is fresh! Something that stood out to me also, was they make mock tails there as well. 10/10 #Veganuary
Read morePros: EVERYTHING , Great seating and atmosphere, Wonderful menu
Cons: Wish was on Uber eats haha
TurnipForPlants
Ooooooh man, that looks so good!
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matchaoatmeal
Points +282
versatile plant-based food court lives up to expectations! - Edit
Plant City is a multi-story all vegan food hall with options including a casual cafe, a craft beer bar, a vegan grocery market, a Mexican restaurant (Besina), and an Italian restaurant (Double Zero). They were originally affiliated with Matthew Kenney restaurants but are now on their own path. Overall, Plant City is well-executed and reminiscent of the experience of Eataly in NYC. The biggest issue is trying to decide what you want to eat, since there are so many options. The cafe downstairs has draft local kombucha (from Luluna) and lots of appealing grab-and-go items. Many are on the healthier side with ingredients listed which I really appreciate. I brought home the chia pudding, the lentil salad, and the chickpea salad and ate them the next day and greatly enjoyed them all.
Read moreDuring our visit, they were doing renovations, so Besina and Double Zero were operating out of the same space (usually they are separate). Unfortunately, Double Zero's pizza oven was not operational, so they were unable to serve pizza. We had the signature lentil meatballs as an appetizer which were GREAT. They are savory and flavorful and topped with abundant delicious red sauce, cashew cheese, and fresh basil. Then, for our main courses, we pivoted to the Mexican side of the menu and ordered the burrito and the fajita bowl. These items were reminiscent of Bar Verde in NYC although not crafted with quite as much attention to detail. We also appreciated that they serve draft local kombucha from Luluna, although they unfortunately served it over ice!
Pros: Local kombucha , Many diverse food options, Healthy grab and go items
Cons: Some food items came out cold, Market was cute but not extensive enough, Kombucha served over ice
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CatieAnderson
Points +563
Delicious - Edit
Went to Double Zero (Italian) and each dish was great. Excited to try the other concepts too. Brunch menus also look great!
Read moreAlso went to Besina (Mexican) - great food and margaritas!
Get an iced mocha with pistachio milk!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-12
Pros: Lots of options, Great cheeses (macadamia ricotta!!)
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ivymills
Points +22
Fried green tomato BLT - Edit
Tasty, well seasoned, but not overbearing
Read morePros: Food tastes great , Staff super nice , Ambience great
Cons: A little pricey but you pay for quality
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