Elmhurst

providence college · 02908

Elmhurst is the quieter north-side counterweight to College Hill. Providence College anchors the neighborhood, which means Friars sweatshirts, off-campus triple-deckers, and a Smith Street corridor that runs on pizza, package stores, and parish bingo. Dating here is less performative than the East Side. First dates happen at Chelo's, at a PC hockey game, or over coffee somewhere with fluorescent lighting and zero irony. The tradeoff: rents are gentler and parking is real, but the dating pool tilts heavily Catholic, heavily undergrad, and heavily local-family. Outsiders sometimes read it as sleepy. Residents call that a feature, not a bug.

11,508

singles 22–50

50%

male

$37,900

median income

$1,409

median rent

The data

Elmhurst by the numbers

Elmhurst runs male-heavy, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Elmhurst is about $37,900.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Rhode Island registers voters by party, and statewide about 51% of voters are unaffiliated, with Democrats at 35% and Republicans 14% - a heavy Democratic lean among the affiliated.
● Modeled · RI SOS data via Independent Voter Project, June 2026
The median renter in Elmhurst pays about $1,410 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 11,500 Elmhurst residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Elmhurst

Elmhurst
Dining
Hemenway's Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,399
Elmhurst
Activity
RISD Museum
Art museum★ 4.7 · 2,373
Wheelchair access
Find it
20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,373 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Elmhurst
Activity
Waterplace Park
Park★ 4.6 · 1,892
Wheelchair access
Find it
Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,892 Google reviews
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Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Elmhurst
Dining
Cassarino's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,704
Elmhurst
Dining
Waterman Grille
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,676
Elmhurst
Drinks
Rooftop at the Providence G
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,618
Elmhurst
Activity
The Strand Ballroom
Live music venue★ 4.2 · 1,155
Wheelchair access
Find it
79 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,155 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 6 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri12 to 6 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Elmhurst
Dining
Al Forno Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,033
Elmhurst
Dining
Circe Restaurant & Bar - Providence
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 990
Elmhurst
Dining
Capriccio
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 927
Elmhurst
Cafés
Like No Udder
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 759
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
783 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 759 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed1 to 9 PM
Thu1 to 9 PM
Fri1 to 9:30 PM
Sat12:30 to 9:30 PM
Sun12:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Elmhurst
Dining
Gracie's
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 676
Elmhurst
Dining
Mill's Tavern
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 634
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
101 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 634 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 8:30 PM
Tue5 to 8:30 PM
Wed5 to 8:30 PM
Thu5 to 8:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat4 to 9:30 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Elmhurst
Dining
Bacaro
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 627
Elmhurst
Drinks
The Eddy
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 627
Elmhurst
Drinks
Wine & Cheese Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 528
Elmhurst
Drinks
The Point Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 436
Elmhurst
Cafés
Hope Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 272
Wheelchair access
Find it
569 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 272 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hope Creamery.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10:30 PM
Tue12 to 10:30 PM
Wed12 to 10:30 PM
Thu12 to 10:30 PM
Fri12 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 10:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Elmhurst
Dining
Yumi Bar
Açaí shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 167
Good for groups
Find it
75 Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 167 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 AM
Sat7 AM to 2 AM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
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Elmhurst
Cafés
The Coffee Cup
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 160
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
133 Providence Pl Level 1, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 160 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Coffee Cup.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 7:30 PM
Tue9 AM to 7:30 PM
Wed9 AM to 7:30 PM
Thu9 AM to 7:30 PM
Fri9 AM to 8 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 6:30 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
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Elmhurst
Activity
The Bubbler VR
Video arcade★ 4.9 · 113
Wheelchair access
Find it
568 Charles St, Providence, RI 02904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Bubbler VR.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Site Maps
Elmhurst
Cafés
BITTY & BEAU'S COFFEE
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 76
Find it
100 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BITTY & BEAU'S COFFEE.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM
Sun7 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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Elmhurst
Activity
The Jake Speakeasy Lounge
Comedy club★ 4.5 · 59
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
133 Douglas Ave #1, Providence, RI 02908
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 59 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Jake Speakeasy Lounge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Elmhurst
Activity
The Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design
Natural history museum★ 4.8 · 38
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
13 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 9 PM
Thu9 AM to 6 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Elmhurst

Elmhurst by the numbers

Local date spots

Hemenway's Restaurant

RISD Museum

Waterplace Park

Cassarino's Restaurant

Waterman Grille

Rooftop at the Providence G

The Strand Ballroom

Al Forno Restaurant

Circe Restaurant & Bar - Providence

Capriccio

Like No Udder

Gracie's

Mill's Tavern

Bacaro

The Eddy

Wine & Cheese Restaurant

The Point Tavern

Hope Creamery

Yumi Bar

The Coffee Cup

The Bubbler VR

BITTY & BEAU'S COFFEE

The Jake Speakeasy Lounge

The Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design

Reach Elmhurst singles right where they plan dates.