Opened In 1927, Jigger’s Diner Is A Longtime Icon In East Greenwich, Rhode Island
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 23, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Have you ever stopped to think that history isn’t just found in books and museums? We experience history every single day, sometimes even when we sit down for a bite to eat at our favorite restaurant. This diner in Rhode Island, for example, has written a long story that dates back to 1927. Since then it’s gone through its ups and downs, even shuttering for nearly a decade. However, one thing has remained steadfast for as long as its doors have been open. Jigger’s Diner has become a landmark in Rhode Island.
A tiny restaurant sat along Main Street in East Greenwich, Jigger's Diner started as a simple lunch cart by Vilgot "Jigger" Lindberg in 1917 and has evolved into what it is today...
The popular diner has been owned by Chef Katie Myers since 2021.
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Even if you usually skip breakfast, you might gain a whole new appreciation for the first meal of the day at Jigger's. The menu's packed with the classics.
Choose from a dozen scrumptious Benedicts, or dig into a tasty omelet. Jigger's Diner features several gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, too.
Have you been to this beloved diner in Rhode Island? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Next time your sweet tooth is acting up, settle it with some of the best homemade fudge in Rhode Island.
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