Plant City, a well-known plant-based food hall and marketplace, will permanently close its Providence location. The owners of the food hall cited long-term decline in traffic, compounded by the Washington Bridge failure, as key factors behind the closure. The Providence location will serve the community for the last time on February 8, 2026.
Plant City Confirms Closure Following Two Years of Declining Traffic
After almost seven years of service, Plant City, located at 334 S Water St, Providence, Rhode Island, is preparing to shut down. The food hall offers a wide range of fully vegan American, Italian, and Mexican dishes across several in-house dining concepts.
In a social media post, owner Kim Anderson said the Washington Bridge failure led to an “immediate and lasting reduction” in guest visits over the past two years.
Anderson added, “We worked to cope with the challenges we faced. In addition, the resulting traffic during rush hours impacted our ‘first seating’ for dinner. Despite our efforts, we could not overcome this.”
The food hall became a popular dining destination in Providence, known for its vibrant plant-based offerings and emphasis on sustainability.
The leadership team expressed gratitude to employees and loyal customers who supported the Providence location.
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Barrington and Warwick Plant City Locations to Remain Open
The company said the Providence location will remain open for the next two weeks. he team encouraged the community to visit before the venue closes.
While the Providence location is closing, Plant City will continue operations in Rhode Island. Guests can visit the Barrington location or the Plant City drive-through in Warwick.
According to the company, the Barrington menu will include many items previously offered in Providence, including selections from SEZN’s gourmet kitchen.
The company assured that it will remain committed to climate-focused initiatives and its broader mission centered on plant-based food and environmental responsibility.
The closure marks the end of Plant City’s Providence chapter, where the food hall served as both a dining destination and a community gathering spot.
