50 Best Coffee Shops in Providence

“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“

“Sit, sip and chill…fast and friendly service…safe space…can’t wait to go back tomorrow…gracias 😋☕️“

“I coincidentally went into this store when visiting Providence for the first time.

I ordered a chocolate croissant and a cup of cappuccino. I had no expectation. But after I took the first bite of the chocolate croissant, oh my, I feel I am ascending to the sky. The pastry was soft, fresh, layered with smooth chocolate. I immediately ordered their Swiss ham croissant. It was amazing! Before I left the store, I bought another chocolate croissant.

I wish I live nearby so I can have it EVERYDAY!!“

“Incredible staff. Incredible environment. Incredible seating. Incredible chai latte. Incredible undertoes. And the most incredible company. Truly incredible. 11/10 would recommend.“

“Very good coffee and environment ♥️“

“Feed the Cheeks had a mobile cart at the Newport Kite festival today and their cookies were to die for!“

“I regret coming here because I'll be chasing the high of the breakfast sandwich I had for forever. Aioli??? For brekkie??? Amy, you absolute visionary.

Iced coffee with oat milk / Hash It Out (sausage). An absolutely spiritual experience.“

“Reprise Coffee serves delicious specialty coffee!

What blew me away was their dedication, the barista pulled off incredible latte art on every single hot cup in just two minutes! It did take about 20 minutes total to get our drinks, but considering there was only one barista handling a huge queue of orders, their speed and craft were super impressive. Definitely worth the wait!“

“The Coffee Cup at Providence Mall is a hidden gem! It's the perfect spot to take a break during a shopping trip. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and they make some of the best coffee in the area. I love their wide variety of drinks—whether you’re in the mood for a classic latte, a cold brew, or something more unique, they’ve got you covered. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great place to relax for a bit.“

“I've recently travelled from England to visit a friend in Rhode Island. She purchased one of your cakes as a welcome cake a cute one with bees on it and also some chocolate chip cookies. The cake was absolutely amazing and is by far the best I have ever tasted. The cookies were great too.“

“The best coffee I’ve had! Even after tasting many local roasters in other parts of the US, I always return back to Queen Bean 💕“

“Everything is delicious, beautiful cafeteria with authentic Spanish bakery! I recommend you to try! 5 ⭐️“

“Went to bail my mom out and was starving ordered a chicken bacon ceaser wrap i did not expect that to be the best thing i ate all week, so good the owner was generous with portions and super friendly 10/10 and would definitely have to come to court more often lol“

“I went to several businesses around where I live and the iced coffee is hit or miss. Today in particular I went to two places and the iced coffee was just absolutely garbage. One place the ice coffee tasted old, other one had a very strange taste. I drove down to Coffee Connection and they never miss. The ice coffee today was just as perfect as it always is. I just wish it was closer to my house. The staff is always very polite. 5 Stars!!!!!“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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. ❤️“

“Delicious food and wonderful service! Popped in for breakfast at random and was so pleasantly surprised. The mint mocha? Phenomenal. The pancakes? Delicious. My only gripe is that a side of bacon was $3.99 and I got 3 pieces. But beyond that I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and highly recommend.“

“I hear the breakfast and lunch are highly rated. But it seems less well known that the dinner experience is also excellent. Beautifully prepared and delicious food served in an eclectic library setting. It's almost like being at someone's house. And all for a good cause as people learn the restaurant business. Bit of a hidden gem which deserves to succeed wildly.“

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

“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.“

“I love this cozy neighborhood cafe that has been recently reinvented by owner, Jen. The staff is super attentive and kind and the coffee is excellent. Gwenivere is there with a smile and the food and drink menus, clearly carefully curated, have options for everyone. I’m hoping they are around for a long time!“

“Fantastic coffee and tea. Great spot! All the drinks are level and horizontal to the flat earth.“

“Food was great. Good quality, well prepared. Place feels nicely updated from Cool Beans, albeit a little sterile/cold. Big issue is service - place is understaffed. They have a couple of kiosks tucked away when you walk in. Not clear that this is the best option for ordering because the two folks behind the counter are too busy prepping. Once they get the service issues solved, this place will be great.“

“Amazing peanutbutter brownies! Nice gals.“

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

“The baristas that work in this store deserve a raise. They are so friendly and make every experience pleasant. They make the drinks the best. I have been to other Starbucks where they do NOT make the drinks correctly. They blend all drinks perfectly and make sure to blend syrups so that that they are not sitting at the bottom. The managers are so attentive and work to ensure a good environment and great product. They get to know you personally if you are a regular and they are fast and efficient. I wish there were something more I could do to let them know how appreciated they are.“

“Darling Cafe with friendly owners!! Thank you so much for the rum and diet coke!! I appreciate your kindness! Great get-away being near the hospitals and Ronald McDonald House.“

“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.“

“Freakin’ awesome coffee & wraps! Stopped over in Providence for a night and this place was across the street and recommended by our host. We had the maple sea salt latte (1 iced, 1 hot with oat milk), breakfast wrap and chorizo & salsa verde wrap. Amazing flavors in everything and made our lazy morning perfect. We’ve already decided it’s our go to place whenever we’re anywhere near Providence. We may even take a detour! It was that good 😊“

“Very good coffee and environment ♥️“

“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“

“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.“

“I purchased a gift card for Father’s Day from Seven Stars but when it got digitally delivered, the code was invalid. Seems like they moved systems to Toast which caused some errors.

Update: the team was able to help a ton and gave me a call + email to ensure it got sorted out. Thank you guys!“

“What a gem! The locals already know this. My son who studies at Brown took us by here on the way out of Providence, and I wanted to just stay and sit in the really beautiful tranquil garden, but we had to hit the road. The pastries were out of this world good. The staff were also really great and down to earth and helpful. I wanted to turn around and get some goodies, and alas I will!, I'll be back!“

“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.“

“Food is the same as every other Dunkin’ Donuts, but the staff friendliness stands out and the location at PC makes it a special DD outlet.
FYI, this is located in the lower level of Slavin Center, right by the Providence College Bookstore, not in Harkins Hall as Google Maps shows.“

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

“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!“

“You can’t go wrong with Starbucks. This location is great, the coffee is excellent.“

“All I have to say is wow! I have been working in the area for two years and this is my go to lunch spot. Always fresh, Always a plentiful amount of options, And always a sweet, welcoming face and voice From Gigi as you enter! The food, service, & atmosphere are all a 10+! If you want some authentic food, Or even a freshly squeezed and Homemade pineapple juice or a passionfruit juice, This is your place to come! Enjoy Pastelitos? They also have them fresh made every day! Endless options at this wonderful, quaint cuisine!“

“This is THE BEST coffee shop I’ve been to so far in providence. This place has amazing, delicious food. It’s very clean and the food tastes very fresh. It is also great quality for how cheap the food is. The owner and employees do a wonderful job and are super nice. I love it when they have specials like chicken quesadillas and empanadas. Their chicken is very juicy and filled with so much flavor. I also love their coffee! They have so many exotic espresso style drinks to choose from like the tres leches latte and the brown sugar shaken espresso. If you’re looking for cheap, high quality food and drinks with great customer service, this is a great place to go.“

“convenient and great staff“

“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. :)“

“Love the friendliness, Love my Frapps and iced coffees !!“

“Had not been to this Dunkin in awhile, it is a completely different experience; it has been fully remodeled, ordered the avocado toast along with coffee and donut- toast was next level; donut super fresh. Tipped because I felt like it, service was fast, friendly, great to see smiles and get a genuine good morning!“

“I always have a great experience at this Dunkin' location! The staff is friendly, quick, and gets my order right every time. The store is clean, the mobile ordering makes pick-up super easy, and the coffee is always fresh. Big shoutout to the team for keeping things running smoothly even during busy hours. Definitely my go-to spot for a coffee fix!“

“I’ve been here a few times for both food & drinks. Interior is so so charming, I feel like I’m transported to a charming cafe/bar in Europe when I step inside. The food is great, I’ve tried a couple of sandwiches on their menu as well as the focaccia. Only issue is that I’ve had more unpleasant experiences with the staff than pleasant experiences. They’re generally very unfriendly (I might even go as far as to describe them as cold!) and slow. They either need to take customer service training, or remove the option to tip at the counter. Maybe this is my problem in that I need to be more comfortable with not tipping when the service is bad.

Despite the bad service, I really really want Sawyer’s to succeed. Providence lacks casual cafes / lunch spots, and Sawyer’s helps to fill that gap. Just maybe stay away if being treated like an inconvenience by staff is a deal breaker for you.“