Rhode Island’s Largest Local Restaurant Chain, Chelo’s, Delivers To Your Doorstep

Chelo's, a popular Rhode Island restaurant chain, offers hearty American food and delivery services.

If you grew up in Rhode Island, there's no doubt that Chelo's is a household name. Since the 1950s, this local chain, which is found only in the Ocean State, has been serving hearty American entrees, seafood, and classic comfort food to all kinds of hungry patrons. And you'll be happy to know that you can still enjoy your Chelo's, even in these strange times. In fact, if you live near one of their locations, they'll deliver dinner right to your doorstep.

Once upon a time, in 1955, four brothers built a restaurant on a piece of land they had purchased in Cumberland.

The little eatery served grilled burgers and fried fish and chips, plus desserts that were baked fresh daily. Needless to say, it was a pretty popular place.

Currently, there are eight locations in Rhode Island, as well as Rhody Joe's Saloon in Wakefield.

This makes Chelo's Rhode Island's largest local chain.

Chelo's is known not only for its food, but for being a fun, family-friendly place to hang out and enjoy each other's company.

The restaurant even has its own loyalty program, the Best Guest Rewards Program.

Of course, while all that is fantastic, it really is the menu that matters most at a restaurant -- and this one doesn't disappoint.

Chelo's uses the same recipe for success that it did 65 years ago, with fresh food made seven days a week at their Commissary in Warwick. The famous foods are then delivered to each Chelo's location to cook and serve, which leads to some great consistency.

You'll find a little bit of everything on the menu here, from clam chowder and fish & chips to a long lineup of fresh salads.

Appetizers include favorites like nachos and potato skins, and the pasta selection is as tempting as the burger menu.

Chelo's doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. The team just delivers consistently delicious food, right down to the desserts.

They even have dinner and dessert combo specials for surprisingly reasonable prices.

Current regulations limit restaurants to offering takeout and delivery. Thankfully, Chelo's offers both.

Not only can you get your order to-go or get curbside takeout, but you can get your meal delivered through Door Dash as well.

If reading this gave you a Chelo's craving, you can order it right here.

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