After nearly seven years, Plant City Providence, a prominent vegan food hall in New England, is closing its flagship location. The downtown restaurant will serve its final meals on February 8 due to a sustained drop in foot traffic caused by traffic challenges related to the Washington Bridge failure during key early dinner hours. Despite efforts to adapt, the challenges proved insurmountable for the business model.

Since its opening in 2019, Plant City had garnered acclaim for its scale and ambition, being named Best New Restaurant and Best Healthy Restaurant by local publications. While the Providence location is closing, Plant City's Barrington venue and the Warwick drive-through will continue to operate, carrying forward many menu favorites. The founders expressed gratitude to their employees and the community, reaffirming their commitment to Rhode Island and climate-focused work. This closure serves as a reminder that even beloved institutions are not immune to external forces.