Tucked away in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood sits a humble white building that has Rhode Islanders making pilgrimages from every corner of the Ocean State, their stomachs growling and their wallets intact.
Olneyville New York System isn’t trying to impress anyone with fancy decor or trendy menu items, yet it’s managed to become a culinary landmark that draws devoted fans willing to drive across the state for a taste of their legendary hot wieners.
The moment you pull up to this unassuming eatery, you’ll notice something peculiar – the complete absence of pretension.
No valet parking, no hostess with an iPad, no recitation of “tonight’s specials” featuring ingredients you can’t pronounce – just a straightforward restaurant that’s been serving essentially the same menu for decades…