Ceremony has been on my list of cafes to visit in Providence and it didn't disappoint. We stopped by while we were in town on the Friday after Thanksgiving around 3pm and it was pretty packed. By the time we got our drinks, it cleared out a lot and we got counter seats. Seems like a popular place for people working on their laptops.
I got the Adzuki Matcha Latte, which I really enjoyed. Not too sweet, and it had a nice balance of matcha flavor with the red bean.
Nicole B
Delicious matcha lattes!
Nicholas Felstead
Tea ceremony was wonderful.
The teas we tried were rich and interesting, the chocolate babka was yummy, and the service from Cameron was absolutely stellar. A great local business.
If you're in town, do not hesitate to make a booking and enjoy your time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Stevens
Coffee is great and menu always provides something new to try.
But some of the people...at least one person makes it not worth it. The bar has a sign that says no laptops. Specifically, "no laptops." I get it. That's fine. I like to read on my iPad and was doing just that. Until an employee comes out and takes one of the small signs that says "no laptops at bar" and puts its directly in front of me as if I didn't see it and as if I was using a laptop. He made a comment to the effect of, "we ask that people don't use laptops at the bar, phones are okay." Again, I'm reading on an iPad (pretty much a big iPhone).
He walks away. Then he walks back by and I simply say to him, "if you specifically don't want people using tablets as well, it'd be nice if that sign said 'no laptops and tablets' so someone knows and doesn't need to be called out for doing something they believe is okay." It was his eye roll and dismissive attitude and him just sighing and walking away that earned this 1-star review. Just be a nice human and show an ounce of consideration to your customers. It's too bad, because I don't mind paying $8 for a latte (including a 20% tip) and when I do come here I usually spend $25-$35 between a few coffees and a snack. But I'll spend my money at Starbucks instead, where they're much friendlier and respectful.
Service: 1
J T
Its so cutee!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Olya Myers
Number one cafe in Rhode Island in my opinion. Their atmosphere is awesome, they don’t cook food so you don’t leave smelling like a cafe. Their drinks are unique and have really high quality ingredients (matcha in particular). They have plenty of outlets to get your work done, but also really nice baristas. 10/10 and wish the best for their second location that just opened up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelica Le
Overall: 4.5/5 [take out]
We were lucky to find free metered parking right across from Ceremony since it was a Sunday. Ceremony has large glass windows, allowing you to see all the happenings inside. They offer a range of Asian-inspired drinks and food options, from egg sandos to hojicha lattes. Beyond being a coffee bar, they also feature a ceremony room and a bar that serves both mocktails and cocktails! Although it was crowded, it felt like organized chaos.
Iced Strawberry Matcha ($6.50) + Oat Milk ($0.50) + Honey ($0.75): This was really good. The strawberry puree wasn't overly sweet, and it does require a bit of scraping off the cup's sides in order to mix it in. The drink itself was well-balanced with a smooth texture, and the perfect level of sweetness, even with the added honey.
Iced Caramel Pear Latte with Espresso ($6.25) + Oat Milk ($0.50): I'd never seen a drink like this, so I had to try it. The espresso flavor came through without being overpowering or bitter and was complemented by subtle hints of caramel and pear. The cashier mentioned it was on the sweeter side, but I found the sweetness just right. The flavors also worked surprisingly well together :)
I definitely recommend checking out this cute coffee shop. After we got our drinks, we enjoyed a stroll through Brown University and then headed to our lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Elisabeth
Absolutely fabulous Tea Ceremony Tasting experience here; Cameron was kind and knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about tea. My wife and I had a blast talking with Cameron about nerdy tea things and felt well taken care of during. Great teas, great time, a must-do activity. So nice to slow down and focus on just one thing: drinking and enjoying tea! There are so many teas to try that you can definitely make this a regular activity with friends or family to impress in the area. We'll be back! Accessibility: Nice and quiet, lights not too bright, small ledge that one can wheel a manual wheelchair over, enough room for one manual wheelchair, perhaps 2, in the space, bar low enough to enjoy from wheels. Accessible bathroom. A+!
I visit this place regularly and always have a great experience. However, today when I ordered a Matcha with oat milk and a Strawberry Bear, I politely asked the male barista to leave the lid off so I could take a quick photo of the beautiful drink. He rudely said no and provided such negative service. I was really disappointed! Normally, the service here is wonderful. :(
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sarah Sargeant
a little bustling if you have social anxiety like me BUT the menu, flavors, even the shelf/refrigerated goods make it all so worth it. I had a caramel pear matcha latte that was as delicious as it is beautiful. The flavors they have available you will find nowhere else. I’m so happy this place exists. I truly look forward to testing out the rest of their menu. I went about five pm on a Thursday and didn’t have a problem parking. Had to walk not even two minutes I’d say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Denmark
Hojicha latte was amazing!
Emelie Nguyen
So happy they had hojicha! Love their unique flavors as well. I got the sweet corn latte.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M G
Nice clean cafe with some good quick drinks and snacks. Staff was nice and got us our order quickly, and the bathroom was clean.
A great place to visit …
Parking: Difficult to find a parking ?
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes its accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry, Mochi Ice Cream, Dango, Ube Latte
Close too early for a shop by Thayer
Ceremony has been on my list of cafes to visit in Providence and it didn't disappoint. We stopped by while we were in town on the Friday after Thanksgiving around 3pm and it was pretty packed. By the time we got our drinks, it cleared out a lot and we got counter seats. Seems like a popular place for people working on their laptops.
I got the Adzuki Matcha Latte, which I really enjoyed. Not too sweet, and it had a nice balance of matcha flavor with the red bean.
Delicious matcha lattes!
Tea ceremony was wonderful.
The teas we tried were rich and interesting, the chocolate babka was yummy, and the service from Cameron was absolutely stellar. A great local business.
If you're in town, do not hesitate to make a booking and enjoy your time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is great and menu always provides something new to try.
But some of the people...at least one person makes it not worth it. The bar has a sign that says no laptops. Specifically, "no laptops." I get it. That's fine. I like to read on my iPad and was doing just that. Until an employee comes out and takes one of the small signs that says "no laptops at bar" and puts its directly in front of me as if I didn't see it and as if I was using a laptop. He made a comment to the effect of, "we ask that people don't use laptops at the bar, phones are okay." Again, I'm reading on an iPad (pretty much a big iPhone).
He walks away. Then he walks back by and I simply say to him, "if you specifically don't want people using tablets as well, it'd be nice if that sign said 'no laptops and tablets' so someone knows and doesn't need to be called out for doing something they believe is okay." It was his eye roll and dismissive attitude and him just sighing and walking away that earned this 1-star review. Just be a nice human and show an ounce of consideration to your customers. It's too bad, because I don't mind paying $8 for a latte (including a 20% tip) and when I do come here I usually spend $25-$35 between a few coffees and a snack. But I'll spend my money at Starbucks instead, where they're much friendlier and respectful.
Service: 1
Its so cutee!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Number one cafe in Rhode Island in my opinion. Their atmosphere is awesome, they don’t cook food so you don’t leave smelling like a cafe. Their drinks are unique and have really high quality ingredients (matcha in particular). They have plenty of outlets to get your work done, but also really nice baristas. 10/10 and wish the best for their second location that just opened up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall: 4.5/5 [take out]
We were lucky to find free metered parking right across from Ceremony since it was a Sunday. Ceremony has large glass windows, allowing you to see all the happenings inside. They offer a range of Asian-inspired drinks and food options, from egg sandos to hojicha lattes. Beyond being a coffee bar, they also feature a ceremony room and a bar that serves both mocktails and cocktails! Although it was crowded, it felt like organized chaos.
Iced Strawberry Matcha ($6.50) + Oat Milk ($0.50) + Honey ($0.75): This was really good. The strawberry puree wasn't overly sweet, and it does require a bit of scraping off the cup's sides in order to mix it in. The drink itself was well-balanced with a smooth texture, and the perfect level of sweetness, even with the added honey.
Iced Caramel Pear Latte with Espresso ($6.25) + Oat Milk ($0.50): I'd never seen a drink like this, so I had to try it. The espresso flavor came through without being overpowering or bitter and was complemented by subtle hints of caramel and pear. The cashier mentioned it was on the sweeter side, but I found the sweetness just right. The flavors also worked surprisingly well together :)
I definitely recommend checking out this cute coffee shop. After we got our drinks, we enjoyed a stroll through Brown University and then headed to our lunch spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fabulous Tea Ceremony Tasting experience here; Cameron was kind and knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about tea. My wife and I had a blast talking with Cameron about nerdy tea things and felt well taken care of during. Great teas, great time, a must-do activity. So nice to slow down and focus on just one thing: drinking and enjoying tea! There are so many teas to try that you can definitely make this a regular activity with friends or family to impress in the area. We'll be back!
Accessibility: Nice and quiet, lights not too bright, small ledge that one can wheel a manual wheelchair over, enough room for one manual wheelchair, perhaps 2, in the space, bar low enough to enjoy from wheels. Accessible bathroom. A+!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I visit this place regularly and always have a great experience. However, today when I ordered a Matcha with oat milk and a Strawberry Bear, I politely asked the male barista to leave the lid off so I could take a quick photo of the beautiful drink. He rudely said no and provided such negative service. I was really disappointed! Normally, the service here is wonderful. :(
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
a little bustling if you have social anxiety like me BUT the menu, flavors, even the shelf/refrigerated goods make it all so worth it. I had a caramel pear matcha latte that was as delicious as it is beautiful. The flavors they have available you will find nowhere else. I’m so happy this place exists. I truly look forward to testing out the rest of their menu. I went about five pm on a Thursday and didn’t have a problem parking. Had to walk not even two minutes I’d say.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hojicha latte was amazing!
So happy they had hojicha! Love their unique flavors as well. I got the sweet corn latte.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice clean cafe with some good quick drinks and snacks. Staff was nice and got us our order quickly, and the bathroom was clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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