737a Hope St · Providence
Your friend’shouse onHope Street.
A Puerto Rican café, restaurant & bakery from Milena Pagán and Darcy. Brunch Friday to Sunday. No reservations: walk right in.
Brunch today?Fri 8–2 · Sat & Sun 9–2
Walk in, parties up to five
- 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist — Best Chef: Northeast
- Bon Appétit “must-visit dining in Providence”
- Eater The 33 Essential Restaurants in Providence
- Coffee 100% Puerto Rican, roasted by Gustos Coffee Co.
- Compost with Earth Care Farm, Charlestown RI
- Sourcing New England farmers & fishers
Course 01 · The house
Who we are
“When you’re here, you’re at your friend’s house eating delicious home cooking.”
Little Sister is a husband-and-wife café on the corner of Hope and Rochambeau. Milena brings her Puerto Rican heritage to the menu. Darcy makes the lattes. They live right in the neighborhood.
In 2023 the James Beard Foundation named Milena a semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast.
Meet the house
Course 02 · How to come in
Turn the plate.
Pick your service.
Friday at the counter, brunch at the weekend, or an evening invitation. Pick a service for its hours and next step.
Friday · 8am – 2pm
Friday counter brunch
Walk in — no reservations
Order at the counter from the counter-service brunch menu, with coffee and pastries from our own bakery.
Saturday & Sunday · 9am – 2pm
Weekend brunch
Walk in — no reservations
Full-service brunch at the table. No takeout, coffee or pastries to go on weekends, so stay and eat. Parties of up to five.
Select Thursday nights
Thursday tasting menu
By invitation only
Six courses with wine pairings: Puerto Rican flavors with Rhode Island seafood. Invitations go to the email list.
Sunday evenings
Sunday wine tasting
Check dates on Resy
An evening of wine tasting. Check dates on Resy, or explore two bottles a month with the wine club.
Weekdays · call for hours
Weekday coffee & pickup
Order ahead or call
Coffee, bakery and lunch through the week. Call for weekday hours before you visit, or check pickup options online.
Course 03 · From the kitchen
Home cooking, from our kitchen to the plate.
01At the pass 02The striped plate 
03Plating in the kitchen 
04Among the plants 
05Evening light
Course 04 · Under the stained glass
Sunday wine, and two bottles a month.
- Sunday eveningsWine tasting, booked on Resy
- Wine club$95 a month: two bottles and a snack box
- PickupThe first Thursday of the month
Course 05 · Select Thursdays
Six courses. By invitation.
Chef Milena’s tasting menu with wine pairings: Puerto Rican flavors with Rhode Island seafood. Invitations go to the email list.
Course 06 · More from the house
Cakes, parties, presents.
Come in
Brunch is walk-in, Friday to Sunday.
No reservations for brunch. Parties of up to five. Bring an appetite and a friend.
- Friday
- 8am – 2pmCounter-service brunch, coffee & pastries
- Saturday & Sunday
- 9am – 2pmFull-service brunch. No takeout, coffee or pastries to go
- Weekdays
- Call aheadCall for weekday coffee and lunch hours