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Cable Car Cinema & Cafe

204 S. Main St., Providence, RI 02903
401-272-3970
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Ranked #14 of 60 attractions in Providence
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Cinemas
Activities: Dining
Description: Enjoy dinner and a movie at this unique theater.
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Rehoboth, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Love this low key cinema house. Always has great, off the beaten track, films (this is not the Showcase Cinema.) Big couches and comfy overstuffed chairs make it a great place to snuggle in and watch a good flick. More

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Westport, Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

What a great theater! Leather couches, a cool little waiting area, and beer and wine that you can bring with you into your movie make this a fun movie experience. More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

If you like antiques you would love this. The cinema "chairs" are a combination of antique leather couches and the atmosphere is very old fashioned. More

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Corvallis, Oregon
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Loved the comfy loveseats! The popcorn was serve yourself, and free refills. Fun fun fun! More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

A thoughtful renovation-- beautiful, really; the old place was getting yucky (came here years ago). The selection of films is top notch, like a New York place. All the people working here seem to really Love the place. The food-- I had a sandwich and a wonderful coffee drink, my companion had a dessert and glass of wine-- was really,... More

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Waco, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011
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I was only able to grab a quick coffee but this was a great idea and location. The staff were very approachable and shared a lot about the vision for this place. The movie screen looks to be bigger than 70" and it seats about 100. The dining space is cozy but it seems to be ideal for having a... More

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wjkimmerle
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2009
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Was great, with the new sandwich selection it has gone downhill. Also, they are so finicky that you can't even get a sandwich cold! A cold tuna fish sandwich is illegal at cable car! Also, switching to peanut oil for the popcorn was a bad idea. More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2009

Pros- good food counter, polite staff, interesting movies, convenient to Brown and parking. Downside- while it's cool that the seats are couches, they are quite uncomfortable. More

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