Very disappointing to hear of what’s happened. The owner is clearly a a greedy capitalist POS who deserves to go bankrupt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos “Carlitos” Moriella
It was an excellent place. As the months went by, there was a lack of staff. I don't know if it was a strategy by the owner to renovate the place or if it was really sad because sometimes people don't understand that what makes a place are the people who work there. and not the name sometimes is not everything, because you can go to a franchise and these places are like robots and they never make coffee the same way, next September I would have been buying coffee there for two years, I don't know if I will go back I will try but it all depends on many factors, very sad that they just closed like this without notice from one day to the next!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Borreggine
The 5 stars are for the employees only. One star because the owner of this place has no respect for his employees and fired them with no notice. I wouldn’t exactly call that an “exciting opportunity to strengthen the vision” like his sign on the front door right now suggests. It’s a shame because I loved walking down benefit to get some coffee and baked goods but will not be supporting this business any longer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poe Johnson
Shop is closed because owner mistreats staff and staff walked out.
Rourke Kendrick
Really good espresso, a little bit better than coffee exchange imo.Edit:After hearing about their terrible union busting and general poor treatment of their employees, I will not be visiting anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
James H
Some of the best espresso beverages you'll find in RI. Expect a small wait but worth it
Nandita R
The matcha latte was extremely milky and the flavors of matcha didn’t really come through. I also got their savory scone which they served cold and it was very hard to bite into.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Kris
$7 for a hot chocolate that tastes like sugar and milk…if the cost is gonna be more than somewhere like Madrid where they’re using real dark chocolate inside, it needs to be good. Sorry
Zach Moreira
Quickly became semi regulars here with my girlfriend. Solid coffee flavors for a good price. Always cool and friendly people behind the counter. Very aesthetically pleasing and clean place. Although it can get pretty busy there’s always somewhere to sit for a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monicac 724
A regular here, very good coffee and lovely people working here. I recommend 10/10
A true local gem if you like cozy coffee shops or specialty coffee. I really enjoyed their pumpkin spice latte with oat milk and their vegan pumpkin sage bundt cake (it was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the spicing, texture, and overall flavor were fantastic). Service was friendly and the overall experience just very welcoming.I only had a coffee and pastry, but the do have some solid breakfast options (avocado toast, oatmeal) and light lunch options (quinoa salad).Worth a visit!Vegetarian options: Has at least one vegan pastry option and some vegan breakfast (oatmeal) and light lunch (quinoa salad) options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
John Gagne
Egg Nog Latte was perfect. The drinks come out quickly but the food takes forever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast w Bacon
Jeff Savarino
Good coffee, great atmosphere. Appreciate the gluten free baked goods and lunch items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cara Wood
Tasty coffee and chatty baristas, you will get a well made coffee here
Very disappointing to hear of what’s happened. The owner is clearly a a greedy capitalist POS who deserves to go bankrupt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was an excellent place. As the months went by, there was a lack of staff. I don't know if it was a strategy by the owner to renovate the place or if it was really sad because sometimes people don't understand that what makes a place are the people who work there. and not the name sometimes is not everything, because you can go to a franchise and these places are like robots and they never make coffee the same way, next September I would have been buying coffee there for two years, I don't know if I will go back I will try but it all depends on many factors, very sad that they just closed like this without notice from one day to the next!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The 5 stars are for the employees only. One star because the owner of this place has no respect for his employees and fired them with no notice. I wouldn’t exactly call that an “exciting opportunity to strengthen the vision” like his sign on the front door right now suggests. It’s a shame because I loved walking down benefit to get some coffee and baked goods but will not be supporting this business any longer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shop is closed because owner mistreats staff and staff walked out.
Really good espresso, a little bit better than coffee exchange imo.Edit:After hearing about their terrible union busting and general poor treatment of their employees, I will not be visiting anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Some of the best espresso beverages you'll find in RI. Expect a small wait but worth it
The matcha latte was extremely milky and the flavors of matcha didn’t really come through. I also got their savory scone which they served cold and it was very hard to bite into.
Food: 2
Service: 4
$7 for a hot chocolate that tastes like sugar and milk…if the cost is gonna be more than somewhere like Madrid where they’re using real dark chocolate inside, it needs to be good. Sorry
Quickly became semi regulars here with my girlfriend. Solid coffee flavors for a good price. Always cool and friendly people behind the counter. Very aesthetically pleasing and clean place. Although it can get pretty busy there’s always somewhere to sit for a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A regular here, very good coffee and lovely people working here. I recommend 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A true local gem if you like cozy coffee shops or specialty coffee. I really enjoyed their pumpkin spice latte with oat milk and their vegan pumpkin sage bundt cake (it was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the spicing, texture, and overall flavor were fantastic). Service was friendly and the overall experience just very welcoming.I only had a coffee and pastry, but the do have some solid breakfast options (avocado toast, oatmeal) and light lunch options (quinoa salad).Worth a visit!Vegetarian options: Has at least one vegan pastry option and some vegan breakfast (oatmeal) and light lunch (quinoa salad) options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Egg Nog Latte was perfect. The drinks come out quickly but the food takes forever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast w Bacon
Good coffee, great atmosphere. Appreciate the gluten free baked goods and lunch items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tasty coffee and chatty baristas, you will get a well made coffee here
Kinda gross for something so expensive