Submitted by becomingelle t3_125ww9d in RhodeIsland
I just commented on the Worcester reddit about this topic and curious what Rhode Islanders think.
I think the tradition and experience of Wrights can't be beat but Village Haven food was soooo much better!!! The chicken isn't dry and has cinnamon rolls mixed in with the dinner rolls.🤤 I like Wrights and will probably be back at some point but the Village Haven is now my go to for RI style chicken dinner.
Village Haven all day. Weights is greasy, yet gelatinous, and mainly seasoned with salt. Lots of salt.
I’ve never heard of Village Haven but now I’ll have to go!
Village Haven is much better than Wrights. You aren’t herded in and out like cattle and you actually get to enjoy your meal without being rushed.
Village Haven till I die. Wrights sucks, place is a mad house and they rush you out the door
Went to Wrights once, didn't understand the appeal.
I get that. It's a place I have good memories of as a kid in the 80's. Going back a couple times over the last decade or so has been disappointing.
you have to have the nostalgia of growing up going there tbh
This is me.
Village Haven hands down. Just a more pleasant experience overall. Vermette's in Woonsocket used to be good too, but I'm pretty sure they burned down like a decade ago.
It didn’t burn down. They ended up having water damage from a leaky roof. The owners also owned Bocce Club, so they just closed Vermettes and sold the land. There is a Dunkin’ there now.
Sunkin Donuts
Bet that piece of property went for quite a few bucks.
I’m sure. That is prime real estate.
It was really pleasant. I went almost a year ago and still remember my server's name, Nick. He was wonderful, friendly and cute😅
Sounds like chicken isn't the only thing on the menu. Meow.
I’m from MA right over the RI border.
We loved them both equally, but I think Village Haven felt fancier because it was less crowded and they have the cinnamon buns there. My Uncle and his ex wife had their wedding reception there.
With that said, my sister had her wedding reception at Wrights and my Senior Prom Committee (I was on it) chose to have our prom at Wright’s because we all went often.
TLDR: Love them both
I heard that lucky dog bought out village haven. We’ll see how this goes but given how fucking pretentious and overpriced lucky dog is, I don’t have high hopes
Bruh I love lucky dog you sure you are not talking about Blackie’s?
That 100% does sound like Blackie's.
Yeah the owners of Lucky Dog bought Village Haven. I was initially skeptical given what VH is known for. Honestly, the food is equal to, and in some cases better, than the original (family style and cinnamon rolls are still bomb). They also spruced up the interior. Nothing against the OG owners but it felt like some of the walls/furniture hadn’t been updated since the place first opened. My family went last Christmas and they handled it like pros. Lucky Dog is on my list of places to try too.
Exactly. It was good before. It's stupidly good now. The pasta, the salad, the fries are all even better now. Plus they give these awesome potatoes along with the fries. Plus the price is still good. I think it's cheaper than Wright's still. Highly recommend.
We were at the Village Haven a month ago, it is the same as always ( reliable food and service). There were a couple of fancier specials that are imported from the next door Lucky Dog.
I never understood the allure of waiting for well over an hour for a run-of-the-mill (at best) family style chicken dinner. Village Haven is a great place to eat though...good menu, good service.
Thank you! I’ve always thought Village Haven was a lot better. I end up… on the toilet… after a visit to wrights. I think it’s just super greasy. But it’s a rite of passage when growing up. I should add that wright’s DAIRY farm isn’t too far away and has incredible pastries (and you can visit the cows).
What's on the Village Haven all-you-can-eat menu? Is it the same as Wright's Farm plus cinnamon rolls?
Yes, chicken, salad, fries, pasta with red sauce. They have regular rolls too.
I think Wrights has better fries… but the new owners at Village Haven are killing it with everything else (which pains me to admit coming from a Wrights family)
Broaster House.
Now you're talking!
I've never heard of it, what makes it your preference?
It’s in Woonsocket, and is also family style chicken, so your menu is the same but Broaster Chicken is pressure fried. I’m not sure it’s possible to get a dry piece of chicken when prepared this way.
I worked at Wrights chicken farm for about a year and never met the owner lol
That alone says a lot.
Village haven was better until they sold. Wrights has finally taken over the podium in my opinion and as a North Smithfield resident that’s hard to admit to.
Interesting. I like Wrights way more
Wrights is vastly overrated.
zjanderson t1_je6ilib wrote
Village Haven is superior and it's really not that close. The cinnamon rolls alone settle the argument.