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Gary's Handy Lunch

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#18 of 148 restaurants in Newport
  • Price range*: £1-11 ($1-$20)
  • Address: 462 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
  • Phone:  (401) 847-9480
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( 1-6 of 6 )
20 Aug 2008

The staff is extremely friendly, the decor is cute and retro but the portions are very average and my eggwhite omelette had very funny tasting cheese. more

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5 of 5 stars
new york
15 Jul 2008

My husband is a firefighter so our first stop in Newport was the firehouse where we were recommended Gary's Handy Lunch. Walking in was like going back in time, from the decor to the friendly service. We enjoyed large portions at great prices. As a family run place it is nice to see everyone from grandparents, children, in laws and... more

13 Apr 2008

Stopped in Gary's this past weekend both mornings after reading these reviews. Old fashioned diner with great breakfast and lunch too. Food was very good and amazing prices for being in the heart of the town. Make sure to have a cinnamon bun,they are scrumtous!! Gary's opens at 5am and are open until 3pm. I think they stay open until... more

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5 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
27 Jan 2008

We visit this spot on lower Thames in Newport every time we visit and it is a smaller diner on thmain strip nestled in with all these boutique style stores. It has been there quite a while and is I think family run. The menu is all classic style breakfast and lunch dishes, sandwiches and eggs etc. The service is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
21 Jan 2008

We visit this spot on lower Thames in Newport every time we visit and it is a smaller diner on thmain strip nestled in with all these boutique style stores. It has been there quite a while and is I think family run. The menu is all classic style breakfast and lunch dishes, sandwiches and eggs etc. The service is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
30 Dec 2007

During a recent stay in Newport, we asked the hostess of the restaurant we were dining at where the locals ate breakfast, and she said this was the spot. It has that classic American diner feel, and my teenage daughter and I agreed it was like eating at Luke's Diner from "Gilmore Girls" (though Gary's is a little bigger). The... more

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Gary's Handy Lunch Address

462 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-9480
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