Brown Bee Coffee

404 Benefit St, Providence
(401) 661-9966

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Takes at least ten minutes to order anything

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Carolina Santos

The best croissants ever eat around here…such a good vibe and atmosphere. The only thing that need some improvement would be the 🚾 🚽 cleanup and around the social areas that need some attention and a good deep clean also. Definitely a good coffee shop to go visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex

The service is always terrible. You’re stuck waiting in line just to find out they don’t have what you want. They have all these rules like no laptops are allowed on the weekends and you can’t sit at a table for more than 90 minutes.

Binta Paye

The vibe is gorgeous! Well-rounded coffee shop with attentive service.

I tried the Spanish Latte, which was great — though I didn’t taste the condensed milk until the last few sips, so up until that point, it tasted like a regular latte with (good) espresso, just no flavor. Would still order again in hopes of a better blend & try it iced!

The croissant I got was fresh, plain-and-buttery, massive, and abundant in soft flaky layers.

Their onsite merch is excellent quality too, and the aesthetic they’ve built for their shop makes it easy to want to purchase and reflect the brand.

Excited to return… perhaps on a weekend where I can try their breakfast sandwich… but the croissant bread pudding also sounds delicious… stay tuned!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Karim ElKholy

is an absolute delight! The atmosphere is The place is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is genuinely friendly and efficient.
​We tried the egg&cheese croissant, the black forest and the Bee latte —it was perfectly made and delicious. This is my new favorite spot for a quick break or a leisurely morning. If you're nearby, you have to stop in!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tami G.

Popular and usually always busy. Great desserts and matcha also.

Christopher Doran

Excellent coffee, really enjoyed the Spanish latte. The croissants are very good, flakey and buttery. Sweet but not oppressively so. There other food options are good, but limited if you are looking for something savory. Service is good but Can be a bit slow due to the sheer volume of customers. Small but high quality merch section. Atmosphere is cozy and warm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Russell Taylor

Service? Non-existent. I ordered 4 coffees and 2 croissants at the counter. The server asked if we were staying, then immediately spun the screen around for a tip — I added 20%, assuming that meant actual service. Silly me.

When the coffees were ready, the too-cool-to-care barista just shouted my name and made me walk three feet to pick them up myself. No effort, no courtesy, just attitude.

And the bill? $54. For self-service coffee and pastries. Apparently the business model here is: charge fine-dining prices, deliver fast-food service

A pretentious, entitled staff running a captive-market scam. If you enjoy being overcharged and under-served, this place is for you. Otherwise, avoid.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tiffany Rezendes

Love the atmosphere here such a classic look! And the French onion croissant was delicious! Cherry matcha was an interesting experience. Staff were friendly and helpful. I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sunitha Lokesh

A little gem of a pastry shop! We stopped by and were seriously impressed- everything from the vibe to the treats were spot on. For me the real stars were the pastries. I tried a chocolate banana almond croissant and wow, that was truly next level. Super generous with the filling, with a rick dark chocolate drizzle, and just the right amount of indulgence. We grabbed a few pastries and cookies to take on the road, and they stayed fresh for hours, which was such a win. The chocolate chip cookies and the double chocolate cookies were amazing- soft and prefect!
Also, shoutout to their packaging- they just didn't toss everything into a flimsy box- this was sturdy, well-designed and clearly had thought behind it. Just another sign that they care about the experience. We were hoping to try their pistachio crunch (heard great things), but it was sold out- clearly a popular pick! Definitely on my list for next time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check this place out. You won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cain Bochter

Here's a real contender for the best breakfast sandwich in RI. A bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant 🤤 at $15, kinda worth it. It's a super cool atmosphere. It's easy for there to be a line out the door because of where the ordering is located. Their social media is awesome and it looks like they are Porsche people so they're cool with me. Their coffee is really good, hot or iced. Don't skimp on the pastries. The everything croissant was not just seasoned on the outside, but had a cream cheese filling inside 🤯

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Desirae Santos

Had some treats from Brown Bee Coffee peep the pic! I had the chocolate croissant and it was absolutely delicious—perfectly flaky and rich. Also had the vanilla latte with oat milk was so refreshing I finished it immediately. It was such a wonderful introduction def a must try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Fisher

This is my favorite place and coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fatima Harris

Love this place! The coffee is excellent, the pastries are always fresh, and the staff is so kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rahsaan Moore

These breakfast pieces of art were absolutely warm gooey and tasty. Every single bite felt indulgent and comforting. Each pastry had its own standout quality, from the flaky buttery layers to the rich sweet fillings that melted perfectly in the mouth. Everything about each dessert was simply amazing.

The coffee was just as excellent. Smooth bold and the perfect companion to balance the sweetness of the treats. Together the pastries and coffee made for a flawless breakfast experience.

Final Thought: Warm gooey delicious and perfectly paired this spread was unforgettable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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