50 Best Cafes in Providence

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

“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“

“Truly a small, traditional Italian bar.
With a cappuccino prepared to perfection—if you truly want to experience the thrill of authentic Italian flavor, you simply cannot miss this coffee shop.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel right at home.“

“Delicious iced mocha. Cute place. Worth the visit.“

“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“

“Went for lunch today and Everything was so delicious ! Best quiche I’ve ever had and the Kale salad and poutine were awesome . Highly recommend“

“Absolutely love this coffee shop! From the moment you walk in, the cozy atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable, always eager to recommend something new or tailor a drink to your taste. The coffee is top-notch—smooth, rich, and perfectly brewed every time. I particularly enjoy their signature lattes and the selection of freshly baked pastries that pair beautifully with the drinks. The seating area is comfortable, with a nice mix of quiet corners for working and a lively vibe for socializing. Whether you’re grabbing a quick cup or settling in for a while, it’s always a pleasant experience. Highly recommend!“

“Very good coffee and environment ♥️“

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

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

“Was in town for a weekend on leisure and loved everything about this place. Ambience, music, the pear and honey margarita was a highlight. Special shoutout to Bianca, who handled the Saturday rush seamlessly and has an infectious personality. You could tell she brings the best out of her clientele and colleagues.“

“My new favorite martini spot!“

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

“Good food, cute environment, kind staff!“

“Took my mom for a late lunch and we loved it. Our sandwich was delicious and it is such a cute place ! Plenty of parking, too! I can’t wait to go back!“

“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. ❤️“

“The breakfast sandwich on a fresh biscuit was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in Providence! I'd recommend that you pay the extra $2.00 for the biscuit upgrade and not skimp; it makes a big difference. My friend ordered the breakfast sandwich on an English muffin and it was good, but not quite as good as on the biscuit. The coffee here is also excellent. If you're planning to stay at the cafe, you should know that it can be tough to get a table. A lot of customers seem to study or work here for extended periods, so tables only infrequently become available. I'd recommend ordering your food and drink to go by default whenever you visit; you can always nab a table if you're lucky enough to have one become available while you wait for your order.“

“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.“

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

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

“Prepare for the most delicious smoothie of your life! This place is run by a sweet doña with the kindest smile. The name caught me and I had to go inside. It's very bright and colorful inside and they have a ton of beverage options. They also have like 20 topping options for your drink! I will definitely going back. I am very glad that I found a banh mi place and a smoothie place on the same block!“

“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.“

“I love comfortable seating! There are couches and they’re nice soft ones but they also offer plain standard seats for people who want to dine in instead of lounge around with a coffee.
Good amount of outlets by the booths. Seems like a good place to get to study on a laptop for a lunch break coffee.
They have raised the prices a good amount recently which is a little sad but they probably need to due to the area being a little bit away from downtown.
Overall, I would pay extra for the better seating choices here but I thought the price jump was a bit“

“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!“

“Fresh, fresh food! Egg and cheese with sausage patty was like from the farm. Next time I'm lost in Providence I'll ask for directions to small point Electronic walking directions city wide are useless.“

“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.“

“I was a bit early for my train. Decided to grab a coffee, added a grill cheese to enjoy. They are very nice and friendly and the grill cheese made me dance of joy. 5 🌟“

“One of my favorite coffee shops in the country, loveee their breakfast sandwiches ♥️, and the cortado is a must!“

“Mouth watering delicious 🤤“

“This is a great little Latin and Japanese fusion ice cream shop. The fish shaped cones with a treat at the bottom are delicious on their own. I had custard in mine with chocolates ice cream, dulce de leche over the top and covered in coconut. Absolutely delicious! My foodie friend introduced me. They definitely enjoyed theirs! Thank you!“

“What an incredible unbelievable experience after a tough night with my two year old, I was ready for a cup of coffee in the morning, so I got into my car and I looking for a place completely oblivious that I wasn’t carrying my wallet and Harborside Café me a huge favor give me a coffee give me warm And lots of cheer and smile. What a wonderful experience God bless the whole team at Harborside.“

“convenient and great staff“

“I visited New Harvest Coffee Roasters for the first time last week with my ICED COFFEE Summer Celebration coupon from RI Food Fights. This is my 4th July using these coupons and although I’ve seen the New Harvest coupon in prior years, I never used it. How sad, because it was one of my top 3 coffees this July! I only drink Decaf and the barista was kind enough to make me an Iced Decaf Americano. Delicious. I also snuck a sip of their cold brew (Yumm!) Cant wait to come back here with my husband.“

“Absolutely loved Sydney Cafe! The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, the coffee is excellent, and the food was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and everything came out perfectly. Such a nice place to relax and enjoy breakfast or brunch in Providence. I’ll definitely be back!“

“I LOVE Tea in Sahara. I went here all the time when I lived in Fox Point and I still go even though I moved. I usually get their Amazigh Iced Tea with a small, delicious appetizer. Their olives, samosas, and sandwiches are incredible, and I recently tried their Zaalouk - also very good! I always feel transported to Morocco when I come here and it's the perfect place to go to if you're in need of a pleasant distraction and looking to calm your nerves. :)“

“My first time in and we will be back! The smells! The food! And of course the best coffee. We loved the vibe and the different seating options. Great way to step away from the chaos and into a different world for a beat.“

“Love absolutely everything about the place, very delicious pastries( from typical croissants and cookies to seasonal pumpkin heavenly tasty options), coffee itself is good, atmosphere is cozy, if I’m ever back to Providence, definitely getting my coffee with pastries there“

“My favorite place for coffee (latte) and bagels. Rania is the best. Lunch stuff in the fridge. �� Would love a mimosa…hint hint….�“

“I enjoy coming here on sunny days to order at the deli counter and then have it brought to me outside. Staff always has a smile! Kind and quick service, but not too quick to rush the food prep. I have enjoyed their burger, juicy and cooked like I asked. I also love their omelet selections. The location is perfect for east side walking along Blackstone and then a nice brunch or lunch“

“This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch right in the financial district of PVD! New ownership has added some great new options to the menu. Staff is very friendly and service is 10/10. Definitely worth visiting, you won’t regret it!“

“What lovely staff, Everyone is so kind and professional here. Especially one of the managers….Tracy is remarkable. As a bar/restaurant owner myself I would hire Tracy in 2 seconds to work for me. Great room awareness, strong attention to detail, and a hard worker. Thank you for your kind service during our stay! See you next time!“

“We stopped here for a quick lunch while visiting the zoo, and I was blown away by the deliciousness, quality, and freshness of this grain bowl. This was good enough to be served at a quality restaurant, and I never would have expected it to have come from a quick service counter at a zoo! I sadly can’t remember the actual name of it, but it had greens, quinoa, black beans, butternut squash, pepitas, pickled onions and a dollop of avocado on top. I’ve also had the black bean burger in the past and it’s been a great option as well.
Figured I’d come here and leave a quick rating; it’s good to know when planning a zoo trip that some yummy adult options are available!“

“Love this place.
Lots of outdoor seating and indoor seating. Very european sensibility. Staff is always kind to me and remember things about me. I like that people are regulars. Coffee is pretty good! I don't have the espresso drinks much but they seem nice too. People come in waves so sometimes it's very busy but often it's modestly full with a short (1-2 people) line
It is probably slightly pricer for some things but there are good value items for sure.“

“The staff were friendly and accommodating. A grand selection of interesting ice cream flavors.😋 Almost too many to choose, 🤔 but we got thru it! 😄 Friendly crowd too. Oh, I almost forgot, plenty of parking in back.“

“Down to earth good old fashion diner. Food is fantastic“

“Located on the second floor of the Omni Hotel where it connects to the mall sky bridge and the convention center/Amica
This small cafe is quick and easy. A bit pricier than other breakfast sandwiches but it was larger and good and fast. Plenty of seating and WiFi but they also let you use the side part for additional seats“

“I came here for taco Tuesday and the food was very good. I wasn't impressed at all with the service. Upon arriving , there was no host to greet even though there was a sign that said wait to be seated. Once the bartender took notice she seated us. Our service was very slow.
We sat outside, where there is plenty of bar and table seating along with indoor seating. I will come again but service needs improvement.“

“I tried 3 different beverages on 3 different days, all were outstanding! The service was great, but I think this actually was my highlight of my stay in Providence.
The atmosphere was amazing, the books and selection of books were a nice touch too.“

“The environment is very nice, the food tastes very good, and the service is also very good!“