Take a Bite Out of these Locally Produced Goodies

Baked Goods
Cheat your diet, not your conscience. Dirty Vegan Foods is for those who want to live animal-friendly without giving up junk food. Based out of Dartmouth, Dirty Vegan makes vegan versions of all of your favorite snacks. 1133 Fisher Rd, Dartmouth. 508-343-0433. 

Gluten-free goodies. Eva Ruth’s brings delicious gluten free desserts to Middletown. With an excellent selection of fresh breads, pastries and special order cakes, Eva Ruth’s is a must-visit for anyone with a gluten allergy and a sweet-tooth. 796 Aquidneck Ave, Unit D, Middletown. 401-619-1924. 

A bakery built on bread. Started in 1998 as a local bread supplier for local restaurants, Provencal Bakery & Café is now a full bakery and café. Though they specialize in daily-baked bread, Provencal Bakery & Café also makes fresh cakes and pies with a focus on local ingredients. 750 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-845-9313. 

Now that’s a small business. June Love’s English Cakes and Baked Goods is staffed by June and her son, who use their old English family recipes to make traditional cakes and baked goods. You can find June Love’s English Cakes at farmer’s markets throughout Rhode Island. 6 Carriage Ln, East Providence. 401-434-3722. 

Traditional Done Right
Old fashioned Italian. Ditch the dry, boxed pasta and try some fresh pasta from Nonni’s Italian Kitchen and Pasta Shop. Made the old school Italian way, with no preservatives or artificial colors, this is real pasta. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton. 401-624-3087. 

Now that’s a milestone. For over 300 years, the grist mill, now known as Gray’s Gristmill in Westport, has been stone grinding cornmeal the old fashioned way – although for the first hundred years or so, it was the only way. Today, Gray’s Gristmill is known as one of the oldest operating gristmills in the country. 638 Adamsville Rd, Westport. 508-636-6075. 

Have you herd? Jordan Farm works hard to raise the highest quality, grass fed, Hereford beef. The people at Jordan Farm keep their cattle far from artificial chemicals and unnatural feed, making a big difference in both the taste and health benefits. 122 Jordan Rd, South Dartmouth. 617-759-1701. 

Runaway Farm is giving you a good reason to stick around this summer with their farm-fresh CSA. Available for 18 weeks in the summer and up to eight weeks in the winter, Runaway Farm offers weekly pickup either on their farm in Westport, or in Providence. More info, as well as a sign-up sheet is available on their website. 874 Main Rd, Westport. 401-837-8126. 

Condiment couture. Owners Jens Retlev and Randy Garden believe in using a few high quality ingredients in Wicked Natural, their line of gourmet jellies, jams and dips. Making everything in small batches doesn’t hurt either. 

Coffee Roasters
Roasting in the sun. Located in a tiny waterfront shack in Tiverton, Coastal Roasters hand-roasts their coffee fresh, daily. There are outdoor tables in the summer, so you can enjoy their artisan coffee with a beautiful ocean-view. 1791 Main Rd, Tiverton. 401-624-2343. 

Small-batch roasted before your eyes. Custom House Coffee in Middletown has been microroasting some of the best coffee around since 2002. All of the beans are roasted right behind the counter, so you can see each batch of coffee being made fresh. 796 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-842-0008. 

Do you know the coffee guy? The Coffee Guy is a microroaster based out of Middletown. You can find The Coffee Guy at various farmers markets throughout Rhode Island. 796 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown. 401-924-0236. 

Sweet Treats
Feeling fizzy? Empire Bottling Works makes delicious soda with artesian spring water and 100% cane sugar. What’s better? They can deliver to your home or business. 61 Buttonwood St, Bristol. 401-253-7117

Farm fresh ice cream? Susanna’s Ice Cream and Sorbet is located on Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown. They use fresh local ingredients in their ice cream, such as strawberries grown on-site. 915 Mitchell’s Ln, Middletown. 401-847-3912.

Wholly granola. Based out of Barrington, Primo Granola takes pride in making the most wholesome and healthy granola available. Their granola contains no artificial flavors or colors, and includes healthy ingredients such as raw honey and nuts. 401-529-3690.

Healthy breakfast for your hectic life. Mad Hectic Oatmeal in South Dartmouth is making the ever-so-daunting task of eating healthy easy for people on a tight schedule. Mad Hectic Oatmeal boasts high fiber, vitamin and protein content, and even contains omega-3 fatty acids. 508-993-8300. 

Granola with local flair. Using ingredients such as local cranberries and honey, The Best Damn Granola Co. in Dartmouth makes granola that can be found at the Dartmouth farmer’s market. 1133 Fisher Rd. Dartmouth. 508-208-4487. 

Jamming out. Jessica’s Jellies began as a small artisan producer of jellies in Seekonk. They’ve since expanded to also make baked goods. They grow some of their own produce when in season, and buy from many local farms. 55 Winthrop St, Seekonk. 774-644-3214.