The Big Cheese & Pub has operated in Cranston for over 45 years, building its reputation on daily preparations that begin before sunrise. Fresh pizza dough and breads are made in-house each morning, paired with house-made sauces and toppings. The kitchen also prepares meatballs and salads topped with their award-winning house-made dressing, a recipe unchanged since the restaurant's founding. The operation runs a pub and dining room alongside takeout service, with an approach centered on treating guests as family rather than transactions.