Nice Slice

Nice Slice
267 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02906

Nice slice is a small pizzeria (seating for about 10 insides). Tables are tall with stools, making for a very dynamic and cozy experience. In warmer weather, Nice Slice also offers outdoor seating. As a testament to the quality of the pizza, my dining companion, who is very dubious of anything whole wheat, had 2 slices of the pepperoni pizza and went back for a third. For myself, I saw 2 interesting looking pizzas behind the glass and ordered by saying 1 of that and one of that, not bothering to figure out what I had ordered until it was on a plate and I was eating it.

Cranberries. I knew when I ordered it that it had feta and cranberries, what I did't notice was the spinach and almonds. The whole cranberries gave the pizza a tart aspect. Think of it as a veggie pizza for someone who wants a spinach salad. A very different slice of pizza that while not outstanding in any dimension, unique enough to warrant having, especially when bored with the typical veggie pizza.

My second slice turned out to be the BBQ Steak and Bacon. As the name implies, shaved bbq'd steak and crisp bacon on the same thin wheat crust with a sweet, smokey barbecue sauce. This pizza was excellent and reminded me of a hamburger at my all time favorite pub. An excellent choice.

The restaurant also has a guide on their menu to suggest good options for vegetarian and vegan diners. Slices run 2.25 and up and whole pizzas are also available. Lunch for the two of us (4 slices of pizza and soda) was a little over $13.. Also on offer are the full line of Boylans soda's. They also offer some form of ice cream dessert, but since I was after a light lunch.

Price Range: under $10 for a meal

Recommended? Definitely!