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    The Food Shack - Middletown

    1130 Aquidneck Avenue

    Newport East, RI 02842


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    A la Carte Smoked Meats 🍖
    Shareables
    Frozen Bowls 🥥
    Tacos 🌮
    Burritos 🌯
    BBQ Sandwiches 🐮
    BBQ Plates 🐷
    Award Winning Mac & Cheese 🧀
    Signature Bowls 🍲
    Classic Rice Bowls 🍚
    Small Rice Bowls 🍚
    Salads 🥗
    Kids Menu 🐔
    Sides & Extras 🫘
    Add-On's
    Sweet Treats 🍪
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    Featured Items

    • Nutella Bowl

      granola, banana, coconut chips, honey, and Nutella drizzle
      $12.00
    • Grilled Tofu Small Bowl

      Includes 1/4 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, pickled red onion, and house black beans
      $10.00
    • Quesadilla

      choose cheese, chicken, pork, or black bean. Comes with hoison lime, sour cream, and pickled fruit salsa
      $11.00

    A la Carte Smoked Meats 🍖

    We recommend about 1/3 lb meat per person for sandwiches. or 1/2 lb meat for a meal. *All meats are Gluten Free * Includes 4 ounces of sauce per pound
    • Kalua Pulled Pork (1/2 pound)

      $8.50
    • Kalua Pulled Pork (1 pound)

      $17.00
    • Grass Fed Beef Brisket (1/2 lb)

      $18.00
    • Grass Fed Beef Brisket (1 pound)

      $36.00
    • Smoked Pineapple Sweet Chili Wings

      chicken wings tossed in our kalua pork rub, hickory smoked, fried in beef tallow, then covered in our pineapple sweet chili sauce
      $9.00+
    • BBQ wings

      chicken wings tossed in our citrus mesquite rub, hickory smoked, fried in beef tallow& smothered in our original BBQ sauce
      $9.00+

    Shareables

    • Quesadilla

      choose cheese, chicken, pork, or black bean. Comes with hoison lime, sour cream, and pickled fruit salsa
      $11.00
    • Tallow Chips & Dip

      Tallow fried tortilla chips served with house-made pico de gallo, guacamole, or queso!
    • BBQ wings

      chicken wings tossed in our citrus mesquite rub, hickory smoked, fried in beef tallow& smothered in our original BBQ sauce
      $9.00+
    • Smoked Pineapple Sweet Chili Wings

      chicken wings tossed in our kalua pork rub, hickory smoked, fried in beef tallow, then covered in our pineapple sweet chili sauce
      $9.00+

    Frozen Bowls 🥥

    Our acai base is organic, non-GMO, fair-trade, vegan, and gluten free! • Each bowl comes with our house made granola, a generous portion of frozen fruit sorbet. *please note the granola is NOT gluten free. Bowls can be ordered without granola. *Granola contains COCONUT
    • Build Your own Bowl

      Start with our house granola & açai or pitaya then pick all your favorite toppings!
      $9.00
    • Berry Bowl

      granola, strawberries, blueberries, coconut chips, and honey.
      $12.00
    • Tropical Bowl

      granola, banana, pineapple, coconut chips, honey, and chia & flax seeds
      $12.00
    • Protein Bowl

      granola, coconut chips, almond slivers, crushed walnuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey.
      $12.00
    • Nutella Bowl

      granola, banana, coconut chips, honey, and Nutella drizzle
      $12.00
    • Beach Bowl

      granola, pineapple, blueberries, coconut chips, and Nutella
      $12.00
    • Dragon Fuel

      granola, strawberries, blueberries, coconut chips, and Nutella
      $12.00
    • Sunshine Bowl

      granola, pineapple, strawberries, and honey
      $12.00

    Tacos 🌮

    Tacos are served on soft corn tortillas with house tallow fried tortilla chips! *Visit us on Tuesdays for our Taco Tuesday special!
    • 2 Tacos

      Select TWO tacos!
      $13.00
    • 3 Tacos

      Select THREE tacos!
      $18.00

    Burritos 🌯

    wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with tallow chips
    • Avo Bean Burrito

      Black beans, white rice, pico, cheddar jack cheese, white sauce, & guac.
      $11.00
    • Avocado Shrimp Burrito

      grilled marinated shrimp w/ guacamole, rice & beans, pico, cheddar cheese, and our signature chipotle white sauce
      $15.00
    • Baja Fish Burrito*

      Baja tallow fried fish, cheddar jack cheese, white rice, black bean blend, sesame slaw, pico de gallo, & chipotle white sauce
      $15.00
    • Beef Brisket Burrito

      Grass fed beef brisket, cheddar jack cheese, white rice, white sauce & fried plantains
      $17.00
    • Carne Asada Burrito

      Carne asada, white rice, black beans, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, & avocado aioli.
      $17.00
    • Kalua Pulled Pork Burrito

      Smoked kalua pulled pork, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle white sauce, black beans, and white rice
      $15.00

    BBQ Sandwiches 🐮

    SANDWICHES: ⅓ lb meat, coleslaw, pickles, potato roll & sauce *additional sides available a la carte
    • Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwich

      $16.00
    • Kalua Pulled Pork Sandwich

      $11.00

    BBQ Plates 🐷

    PLATES: ½ lb meat, coleslaw, pickles, sauce, cornbread & honey butter Additional sides available a la carte.
    • Grass Fed Beef Brisket

      $25.50
    • Kalua Pulled Pork

      $17.00

    Award Winning Mac & Cheese 🧀

    16oz bowl of our award winning Mac & cheese! Italian 00 pasta & scratch-made artisan cheese sauce Voted #1 in the Newport Winter Fest 2025 “Mac & Cheese Smackdown”
    • Mac & Cheese

      $11.00
    • Burnt End Bean Mac

      $12.00
    • BBQ Brisket Mac

      $18.00
    • BBQ Pork Mac

      $13.00

    Signature Bowls 🍲

    • Veggie Bomb Bowl 🔥

      Brown rice, black beans, broccoli, sweet potato, brussels sprouts, crispy wontons, feta, & house spicy BBQ mayo. ** Vegetables are fried in beef tallow. NOT VEGETARIAN! Allergens: Sesame, Soy, Gluten.
      $17.00

    Classic Rice Bowls 🍚

    includes rice, protein, our black bean blend, fried plantains, pickled red onions, and your choice of one of our signature sauces! • Regular size = 1/2 lb of protein. • Double = 1lb of protein.
    • Grilled Chicken

      Includes 1/2 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, and house black beans
      $16.50
    • Kalua Pulled Pork

      Includes 1/2 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, and house black beans
      $16.50
    • Grilled Shrimp

      Includes 1/2 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, and house black beans
      $17.00
    • Grilled Steak

      Includes 1/2 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, and house black beans
      $20.00
    • Grilled Tofu

      Includes 1/2 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, and house black beans
      $16.50
    • Combo Bowl

      Includes two proteins, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, and house black beans
      $17.00
    • Double Combo Bowl

      $24.00

    Small Rice Bowls 🍚

    • Grilled Chicken Small Bowl

      Includes 1/4 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, pickled red onion, and house black beans
      $10.00
    • Kalua Pulled Pork Small Bowl

      Includes 1/4 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, pickled red onion, and house black beans
      $10.00
    • Grilled Shrimp Small Bowl

      Includes 1/4 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, pickled red onion, and house black beans
      $11.00
    • Grilled Steak Small Bowl

      Includes 1/4 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, pickled red onion, and house black beans
      $12.00
    • Grilled Tofu Small Bowl

      Includes 1/4 lb protein, rice, fried plantains, your choice of one of our signature sauces, pickled red onion, and house black beans
      $10.00

    Salads 🥗

    Gourmet, house-made salads prepared with baby leaf lettuce, fresh ingredients, and house dressings.
    • The Islander Salad

      Pulled Pork, cucumber, crispy wonton, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo, & ginger dressing.
      $16.00
    • The Rhody Salad

      Grilled Chicken, cucumber, pico de gallo, grilled pineapple, & ginger dressing
      $16.00
    • The Kickin Sesame Chicken Salad

      Grilled sweet chili chicken, cucumber, tomato, chia & flax seeds, sesame slaw, shredded carrots, & sesame dressing
      $17.00

    Kids Menu 🐔

    Visit us on Saturdays for 50% off for kids under 12 years old!
    • Kids Bowl

      White rice, black beans, sauce, and choice of chicken, pulled pork, or grilled shrimp
      $10.00
    • Mini Cheese Quesadilla

      $9.00
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      $6.00

    Sides & Extras 🫘

    Want an additional side? Order one of our delicious sides here!
    • Burnt End Baked Beans

      $7.00+
    • Cast Iron Cornbread

      w. honey butter
      $4.50
    • Coleslaw- 1/2 Pint

      $5.50
    • Fried Plantains (4 piece)

      $3.50
    • Guac- 1/2 Pint

      $7.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $6.00+
    • Pickles- 1/2 Pint

      $5.00
    • Pico de Gallo- 1/2 Pint

      $5.00
    • Queso

      $7.00+
    • Rice

      $3.00+
    • Rice & Beans

      $6.00
    • Seasoned Veggies

      $7.00+
    • Street Corn Salad- 1/2 Pint

      $5.50
    • Tallow Tortilla Chips

      $4.00+

    Add-On's

    Add a little something extra to enhance any dish!
    • Chili Crunch 🔥

      $2.00
    • Extra Sauce

      $0.75
    • Grilled Pineapple

      $1.00
    • Pickled Red Onion

      $2.00
    • Cheddar Jack Cheese

      $2.25

    Sweet Treats 🍪

    • "Cup of Dirt"

      House made chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms!
      $4.00
    • "Cup of Sand"

      House made vanilla pudding, crushed Nilla wafers, and gummy sharks!
      $4.00
    • Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      freshly baked cookies!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

      freshly baked cookies!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Key Lime Pie Slice

      homemade key lime pie!
      $7.00

    Cast Iron Cornbread

    $4.50

    w. honey butter

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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Tacos, BBQ, & Street Eats

    Location

    1130 Aquidneck Avenue, Newport East, RI 02842

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