Small Format – Vietnamese
Small Format pulses with a playful, artistic energy, inviting guests into a sun-drenched space where quirky dish names and bold, imaginative flavors take center stage. The kitchen transforms morning classics into spirited delights, pairing buttery, golden biscuits and spiced gingerbread French toast with zesty, lox-laden creations that spark the palate. It is a soulful neighborhood gem where every crumbly slice of coffee cake and savory egg dish is served with a side of creative charm and warmth.
335 Wickenden Street, Providence RI 02903 https://smallformat.one/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Small Format
Dairy-Free at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including HARVEST PEAR TONIC, SPICED PEAR HIBISCUS TEA and EMBRACED. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, GLUTEN-FREE COFFEE CAKE and GLUTEN-FREE DARK CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including HOUSE BISCUIT, GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE and SEASONAL SUGAR COOKIE. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including GLUTEN-FREE COFFEE CAKE. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including ESPRESSO MARTINI NOIR, SMOKE SIGNAL and HARVEST PEAR TONIC. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 32 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including HOUSE BISCUIT, GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE and SEASONAL SUGAR COOKIE. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including GLUTEN-FREE COFFEE CAKE, WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MATCHA LATTE and HARVEST PEAR TONIC. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Small Format
Small Format in Providence has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including HIBISCUS SPRITZ. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Small Format
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE | 50.8 g | 39.6 g |
| EVERYDAY EGGSCELENCE | 1.9 g | 29.1 g |
| GLUTEN-FREE COFFEE CAKE | 0 g | 22.4 g |
| SPICE GIRL LATTE | 87.8 g | 18.3 g |
| GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST | 96.3 g | 14.3 g |
| CAPPUCCINO | 12 g | 8 g |
| COLD BREW | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| LADY IN RED | 34.8 g | 7.2 g |
| PEANUT BUTTER MOCHA | 39.1 g | 7.1 g |
| WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MATCHA LATTE | 52.6 g | 6.7 g |
| PEPPERMINT MOCHA | 22.6 g | 4.4 g |
| HOUSE BISCUIT | 40.4 g | 2.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful seafood and elegant presentation, guests consistently praise the professional service and helpful menu recommendations provided by the attentive staff. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment as a standout feature of the dining experience, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a highly recommended destination for a satisfying meal.
Menu
Sandwiches
- NOT 4 VAMPIRES - $12.5: Hashbrowns, Sharp Cheddar, Veggie Sausage, & house-made Whipped Garlic on a Everything Bagel Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- NOVEMBER RAIN - $10.5: Organic Egg, Organic Turkey Bacon, Hash Brown, Pepper Jack Cheese & house-made Sundried Tomato Aioli on an English Muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- HONEY U HOT - $12.95: Smoked Turkey, Spicy Pepperjack, Turkey Bacon, house-made Hot Honey Aioli & Smashed Avocado on Multigrain Available at: dinner, lunch
- I REALLY LOX YOU - $15.5: Smoked Salmon, Tomato, Capers, Pickled Onion & Garlic Cream Cheese on a Grilled Everything Bagel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- LITTLE BADDIE - $12.5: Veggie Sausage, house-made Black Bean Hummus, Tomato, Jalapeño, & Greens on a Bagel Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- EVERYDAY EGGSCELENCE - $10.65: Organic Egg, Gouda, Tomato, house-made Pesto-Aioli & Greens on an English Muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Main Courses
- GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST - $11.95: Challah Bread French Toast with a Gingerbread Egg Wash, maple Cinnamon Syrup, with Ginger Cream Cheese and Graham Cracker Crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Baked Goods
- GLUTEN-FREE COFFEE CAKE - $6.25: Baked fresh every morning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- HOUSE BISCUIT - $6: Toasted with house-made garlic whip or butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- SEASONAL SUGAR COOKIE - $4.75: A rotating flavor of frosted sugar cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- GLUTEN-FREE DARK CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE - $4: Rich Dark Chocolate, Fudge-y Bundt Cake topped with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE - $5: Classic soft chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- ESPRESSO - $3.5: Hot or Iced
- LATTE - $5.4: Hot or Iced
- AMERICANO - $3.5: Hot or Iced
- CAPPUCCINO - $5: Served Hot
- COLD BREW - $4.25: Served Iced - house-made 24 hour brew
- LAVENDER LATTE - $6.75: Our staple house-made syrup
- MAPLE MISO LATTE - $6.75: The perfect combo of savory & sweet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- BROWN SUGAR ROSEMARY LATTE - $6.75: A herbal & sweet house-made flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- SPICE GIRL LATTE - $6.75: House-made Brown Sugar Syrup Spiced with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Clove, and All Spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- PEANUT BUTTER MOCHA - $6.75: Rich Mocha with creamy peanut butter
- CUPID'S KISS LATTE - $6.75: House-made Ginger Honey syrup meets Rose Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- PEPPERMINT MOCHA - $6.75: Refreshing Peppermint meets Dark Chocolate
- GINGER MAPLE CHAI LATTE - $7: Sweet + Spicy Chai with your choice of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MATCHA LATTE - $6.75: Raspberry purée, white chocolate, and milky matcha green tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- SPICED PEAR HIBISCUS TEA - $6.5: Hibiscus tea latte with ginger + pear + oat milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- LAVENDER LONDON FOG - $5.5: Earl grey black tea with house-made lavender simple syrup, fogged with your choice of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- OPEN-EYED CHAI - $6.75: Cold Brew, Chai, and house-made Maple Ginger syrup shaken with ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- FLORAL ARNOLD PALMER - $5.5: Rose lemonade meets iced lavender early grey black tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- LAVENDER HOT CHOCOLATE - $6: A Herbal & Velvety twist to a classic Hot Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- GOLDEN HOUR LATTE - $6.75: A Turmeric & Warming spices blend, house-made ginger maple syrup, steamed with your choice of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- APPLE CHAI LATTE - $7: A Fall favorite blend of Apple Cider, Chai, and Oat milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- PEANUT BUTTER CUP HOT CHOCOLATE - $6: A nutty twist to a classic Hot Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- ESPRESSO MARTINI NOIR - $13: Black Rum + Maple + Espresso + Frangelico + Chocolate Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- MINT MATCHA MARTINI - $13: Matcha + Vodka + Vanilla + Peppermint + Oatmilk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- SUMMER FLOWERING - $13: Gin + Cynar + Pomegranate + Lavender + Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- YOUR AUNTIE'S CIGAR - $16: Mezcal + Frangelico + Bully Boy Amaro + Espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- GARLIC BLOODY MARY - $12: House-made Bloody Mary with Pickled Garlic and Vodka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- SMOKE SIGNAL - $13: Mezcal + Pomegranate + Ginger + Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- BROWN DERBY - $13: Whiskey + Grapefruit + Cynar + Honey
- LADY IN RED - $13: Mezcal + Raspberry + Hibiscus + Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- TWISTER TWISTED TEA - $13: Foragers Gin + Lavender + Rose + Bergamot + Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Mocktails
- HARVEST PEAR TONIC - $7.75: Ginger + Grapefruit + Pear + Tonic Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- HIBISCUS SPRITZ - $7.75: Hibiscus Tea, Ginger + Lime + Bubble H2O Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- EMBRACED - $7.75: Pomegranate + Peppermint + Cherry Bitters + Bubbly H2O Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Small Format
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The provided review summary mentions no concerns, instead highlighting flavorful seafood, elegant presentation, professional service, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a welcoming, artistic atmosphere with professional service, flavorful seafood, and creative Vietnamese-inspired dishes like the Little Baddie.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Small Format does not include specific information regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Small Format maintains an overall average rating of 4.0/5, reflecting positive customer feedback for its Vietnamese cuisine and service.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The pleasant environment, elegant presentation, and professional service make this welcoming Vietnamese spot a highly recommended destination for a special meal.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the flavorful seafood, elegant presentation, professional service, and welcoming atmosphere that makes this a highly recommended destination.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports dairy-free, gluten-free, high-fiber, high-protein, low-cholesterol, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided information does not specify a physical address for Small Format, though the restaurant maintains the website https://smallformat.one/.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Small Format specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, featuring a menu of creative breakfast classics, seafood dishes, and various gluten-free baked goods.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse Vietnamese-inspired dishes, morning classics, and extensive dietary options including gluten-free, vegan, and high-protein selections.
- Is Small Format dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Small Format has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including HARVEST PEAR TONIC, SPICED PEAR HIBISCUS TEA and EMBRACED.
- What can I eat at Small Format on a dairy-free diet?
- HARVEST PEAR TONIC, SPICED PEAR HIBISCUS TEA and EMBRACED carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Small Format have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including ESPRESSO MARTINI NOIR and SMOKE SIGNAL.
- Is Small Format gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Small Format?
- GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, at roughly 39.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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