50 Best Cafes near East Providence

“love this place. my only advice is make more bakery items because any time you go past like 11 or noon almost everything is sold out :(“

“Love all Seasons Cafe excellent iced coffees, sandwiches are so good and the best Watermelon lemonade ❤️“

“Loved this spot. Super nice employees and enjoyed a Hot Lavender Haze Matcha so much!“

“Just visited for the first time, and it was worth the trip from the other end of the state! Delicious food, nice people, can't wait to come back!“

“This is easily the BEST breakfast sandwich place in Rhode Island. I am from Long Island, New York and since moving here, I haven't been able to find anything remotely close to the classic "bacon egg and cheese salt pepper ketchup" sandwiches I am used to. For some reason, most places microwave the eggs and use English muffins, not ritual! They are the real deal with kaiser rolls and bagels that don't taste like plastic. I went in for the signature but got the Reuben's cousin Paul's sandwich. It was so good. I am excited to go back. I also got a chocolate raspberry latte and a French Vanilla iced coffee, both were good. At many coffee places either they have good food OR they have good coffee but one is lacking, Ritual was amazing all around. Staff was also friendly! - I hope they open another location near Coventry because I am obsessed.“

“Awesome Lil place, staff was nice and friendly, waffle dessert was awesome! can't go wrong If you are a waffle fan and Sweet Yummy desserts! highly recommended“

“Popped into this café this morning with my family and was pleasantly surprised at their selection of croissants available. Giant gourmet croissants. I had the pistachio croissant and the filling was absolutely delectable, very nice texture and not too sweet. My husband had the chocolate croissant and he said it was delicious. Our little one loved the matcha cookie. My favorite was their iced matcha with almond milk, very nice that they offered matcha! The owner was very kind and you can tell the staff really values their customers’ experience.“

“What a gem! I got Lavender Fields and it was beautiful and so unique. Pastries were good too. But look at the decor! I have never been to a coffee shop like this. They offered to make my take-out coffee for someone else after I finished my own. Owner chatted with me a bit and gave me recommendations on where to visit in Providence. Top notch service. Short 5 minute walk from Veterans Memorial Auditorium.“

“Best waffle I have ever eaten!“

“Everything here is delicious and the staff are really nice. Not a ton of seating, but it works, usually there's a spot for two, harder if you have a larger party. I would tell you my favorite food here but sometimes they sell it out so I won't mention it! Let's just say they have some extremely delicious things in their menu and it's worth exploring!“

“I love the warm welcome. The coffee and all of the items I have had from here are 100 %delicious.“

“Wonderful place to eat the best Middle Eastern food in RI , they also have some outstanding deserts, I would recommend this place for sure“

“great food and the owner is great!“

“The food is so good.

The place is always busy but the staff is very attentive and gets your order in and serves quickly.

The atmosphere is quaint and you don't even feel like you're in a store front space“

“Truly an incredible place with even more lovely people. Places like this are what keep our city wholesome. And of course they have tasty yums and bevs“

“I visited on a work/leisure trip and had read about this shop in barista magazine and I’m soooo glad I stopped. The oat cappuccino was delicious and beautiful. I highly recommend the chicken salad sandwich or lentil bowl for lunch! I didn’t get to have any pastries but have no doubt they’re just as good. Wish I had more time to stay longer because it was just great! The staff is sweet and have great anticipatory service skills. You can tell these folks know what they’re doing!“

“This place is so cute and the food is awesome!“

“I had a great experience here. The staff were super sweet and everything I ordered was great. I got a latte and a pumpkin muffin. The muffin was super moist, not too sweet, and definitely tasted homemade. The latte was delicious. The prices are super reasonable. They also have lots of great seating. Highly recommend.“

“Best coffee in town with very friendly and knowledgeable owners. You will not be disappointed. New to Providence or just visiting, enjoy a cup of coffee and get great suggestions on what to see and do. They are supporters of local artisans for all your souvenir needs. Can’t say enough good things about this place. ❤️“

“So this morning I go to get a breakfast sandwich and was introduced to a new feature. The operator of the cafe' has made Raised Donuts. She gave me the flavors and I chose the Maple Bacon Donut. WOW! Great job! Well done! This is an excellent addition to your menu for those looking for a little sweet. All the best!“

“Had a meatball calzone and berry tart, DELICIOUS!! And also a pumpkin cranberry and lemon poppy muffin, everything was absolutely delicious!“

“Cafe Tempo has the best bagels and cream cheese I have ever had. Their selection is big and they’re usually well stocked through the morning. Very reasonably priced, especially comparing the quality to chains. The drive through wait can be longer than it looks, but always worth it. If you’re in a rush you can order ahead or go inside. If you get multiple sandwiches, just double check them before you leave the restaurant as we’ve had a few mix ups during busy lunch hours but always very pleased with the quality and whatever we get regardless! A few spots inside and outside to eat or you can sit at their bar inside if you just want a quick bite, but for conversations their patio is your best bet. Also, their bakery selection inside is a must try! Between the danishes and the bagged lemon cookies, you really can’t go wrong.“

“Yummy chai lattes and delicious breakfast sandwiches. 🙂👍🙂“

“It's great to see the Xo Bar open again! It was always one of our top lounges to go to back in the early 2000s! Now its even better with the new hang out lounge area! It's so hard to find a nice place with cozy couches in RI. It has a great set up and friendly service! We will be back!!“

“Went for lunch while working down the street, and it was everything I was looking for. Delicious grilled chicken wrap, can’t wait to try the other items on the menu👍“

“I want to say the food is great and Tammy is a pleasant woman. She is a very hard worker and will do anything for the customers. The other woman I feel like she just seats around.“

“The Watermark Cafe is RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) owned dining venue. Though many RISD students come here regularly, the general public seem to always drop by and enjoy toasty treats and healthy meals. The cafe serves excellent fresh sandwiches, wraps, burritos, soups, salads, fruit, local yogurt, organic smoothies, espresso drinks, fair trade coffee, and organic tea. A lot of the stuff is kept local, organic, and healthy-conscious.“

“I have driven by this place so many times and finally stopped for the first time yesterday. Amazing! I had a cinammon raisin bagel with maple walnut cream cheese and a toasted turtle iced coffee. So incredibly good. Please support this local business!!“

“The coffee and atmosphere were amazing! Highly recommend this spot.“

“The best shawarma with garlic sauce you can find in Rhode Island!!!!!!“

“6 of us went. Everyone loved their sandwich and service was excellent. We will be back!“

“Went to Dough Bros for the first time today and I was very impressed! Shop was very nicely decorated and comfortable. Service was excellent, they were patient with my excited kids and the prices were so much better than similar shops. Most importantly for me with my kids - it was EASY. Similar shops in the area have challenging parking, super crowded areas and are tough with littles. This was perfect. Got the doughnuts home and they were outstanding!“

“Very good coffee and environment ♥️“

“Good food, cute environment, kind staff!“

“Absolutely delicious food. Large portions, excellent service. I highly recommend!“

“Great experience We ran a fundraiser and the people, food & drinks were absolutely incredible . Highly recommended. Donna the bartender gave such a wonderful experience Thank you so much for the wonderful service“

“Healthy & Fit Nutrition is by far the best herb-a-life shake around. Tons of protein, low calorie and the taste is amazing! Not to mention the TONS of different flavors to choose from. Z, the owner, welcomes everyone with a smile, and is a friendly environment!“

“excellent light fare, fast service... going there again this week.“

“The employees are very friendly and welcoming! Love the smoothie of the day!“

“Great food and an assortment of tasty desserts! Trendy atmosphere and service with a smile!“

“Fantastic. They made me the best iced mocha I've had since I've been back in the US, exactly to order, and the bagels are great. They have less wasteful packaging than most places these days, too; not super-eco, but they haven't completely given up, like most coffee places in New England. And there are lots of places to plug in a laptop and chill by a window. I'll definitely be back.

Parking: I don't think this is a driving neighbourhood.

Wheelchair accessibility: The building is a bit of a rabbit warren, alongside a bit of a hill—there may be wheelchair access, but it isn't obvious.“

“The catering for the coalition was superb. The chicken was so tender, the meatballs were flavorful, the food was fresh and hot. The Chocolate chip cookies though put a smile on everyone's face.“

“This is my favorite corner of Brown. The baristas, the food, the atmosphere are unbeatable! Shoutout especially to the fantastic and talented Tevah!!! Make sure to pay a visit when you find yourself walking through campus or attend one of the many awesome events hosted there.“

“EVERYTHING is amazing!!! Coffee, pastries, staff, environment, culture, all top notch.“

“Gorgeous Brown University student-run cafe and bakery. They make fantastic coffee and tea. They make bao on Mondays and kabob and curry other days. Muffins are delicious. Overall a really good place to have a snack or a meal and enjoy with a friend or alone!“

“The Staff is amazing and the food is great! My favorite place of all the great sandwich shops that participated in the #BestsandwichRI Showdown.“

“We visited the RISD Museum location on a quiet Sunday morning; since not many cafes are open before 1000 on a Sunday, this was our closest choice. This little cafe is quaint, with some good coffee and interesting tea options. Of note, the chinese black tea surprisingly was really good. The pastries are good, but not as fresh as you would expect.“

“best breakfast sandwiches and bagels in the state! 💯❤️“

“My family and I recently visited the RISD Museum in Rhode Island, and it was a memorable experience. After enjoying the impressive art collections, we decided to grab some drinks from Cafe Pearl. We ordered a mocha latte, an Americano, and a hot chocolate.

However, when I tried to pay, my credit card was declined multiple times since it wasn’t a US card. I only had enough cash to cover the hot chocolate. I asked the staff to cancel the rest of the order, but to our surprise, they generously told us not to worry and gave us the mocha and Americano for free.

Their kindness truly made our visit special. Thank you.“

“I'm biased being as I'm the owner. I believe our coffee is the best in town and fresher since we deal with a local roaster in Providence. No sweet flavor shots here; the flavored coffee we sell has the flavor roasted into the beans. Many people do not know we are located inside the Attleboro Commuter Station. We sell coffee as well as a variety of snacks, muffins, and pastries. You can buy train tickets from us and we help maintain the station and restrooms as well. Come in and see us: we'd love to get to know you!“