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JAVA JOINTS Start your day off right with a cup o’ Joe from any one of these cozy coffee shops.
Audrey’ s Coffee House and Lounge Helmed by former“ Bachelorette” cast member Jared Haibon and his wife, former“ Bachelor” cast member Ashley Iaconetti. The cafe’ s coffee brand has another“ Bachelor Nation” connection as they serve Generous Coffee Co., a coffee brand developed by former“ Bachelor” Ben Higgins. South Kingstown, audreysri. com
The Beehive Cafe An inviting and cozy place to get your caffeine fix with a locally sourced food menu that changes with the seasons. Bristol, thebeehivecafe. com
Borealis Coffee Company Pick up a cup of small batch, artisan-roasted coffee at this historic train station-turned-coffee roaster in Riverside, or head to its second location, the Union Park complex in Bristol. The knowledgeable and dedicated team are always eager to answer coffee questions. Riverside, borealiscoffee. com
Bolt Coffee Company This java spot made itself at home in two locations throughout Providence, including Washington Street and inside the RISD Museum. Providence, boltcoffee co. com
Cafe Ava Sweeten up your day with a tres leches latte or house latte, plus one of the irresistible treats and pastries at the front counter. Enjoy a chocolate chip banana muffin or an almond cake with your coffee. Cranston, cafeava-ri. com
The Coffee Exchange Small batches of specialty beans roast in the back room while hip Providence folks sip Americanos in the homey front room. Providence, thecoffeeexchange. com
MainStreet Coffee Known for their excellent espresso martinis as well as their quality lattes. East Greenwich, mainstreetcoffee. com
The Coffee Grinder Enjoy a mocha and a cream cheese danish at its new location in the Perry Mill building nestled between Newport Harbor and Thames Street. Newport, coffeegrindernewport. com
Dave’ s Coffee Grab a cold brew before heading to the South County beaches or, if you’ re in Providence, stop by the cityside location. Get the artisan coffee syrup to make the classic Rhode Island coffee milk. Charlestown and Providence, davescoffee. com
Fuel Coffee Bar A five-minute drive from Narragansett Town Beach and close to the University of Rhode Island, Fuel Coffee Bar offers hot coffee, chai lattes and sixteen flavors of iced coffee to get you pumped for your day. Narragansett, fuelcoffee baronline. com
New Harvest Coffee Roasters Located in the Valley neighborhood in Providence in the spacious Farm Fresh RI food hub, New Harvest Coffee Roasters brings you good beans and teaches you how to brew them properly. Sample cocktails along with coffee at their roastery or find their beans at various cafes across the state. Providence, newharvestcoffee. com
The Nitro Bar The Nitro Bar’ s creamy, smooth, nitrogen-infused coffee made from locally roasted beans can be ordered straight from the tap at its own three locations or at independent coffee shops throughout the state. Newport and Providence, thenitrocart. com
The Nook Coffee House Cozy comes naturally here. A great place for an afternoon coffee break. East Greenwich, nookcoffeehouse. com
TLC Coffee Roasters An iced coffee-lover’ s version of heaven tucked in the woods of West Kingston. Fill up on a made-to-order breakfast sandwich or burrito. West Kingston, tlccoffeeroasters. com
SO. MUCH. JOE. Also try: Custom House Coffee in Middletown; the Coffee Depot in Warren; Fundati Coffee and Public House in Lincoln; Java Madness and Caf Bar in Wakefield; Junk & Java in Westerly; Cafe Zara in East Providence; Brown Bee Coffee, White Electric Coffee and Rise’ n Shine Coffee Bar in Providence.
TEA TIME
Not a coffee fan? Here are some alternative caffeine providers.
Black Leaf A Rhode Island brand committed to quality loose-leaf tea blends and celebrating Black culture. Based in Providence, theblackleaftea. com
Ceremony A sleek tea house offering variations sourced from small farms across Asia and served in teaware handcrafted by artisans in China and Japan. Visit the College Hill or South Main Street location. Providence, ceremonypvd. com
Farmacy Herbs Bestows the capital city with healing loose-leaf blends from locally grown herbs. Keep your eyes peeled for their stand at farmers markets and take an herbal medicine class at their West Greenwich farm. Providence, farmacyherbs. com
Hotel Viking Experience a taste of the Gilded Age at this weekend afternoon tea service hosted by the elegant Newport hotel in the Garden Room. Newport, hotelviking. com
Schasteâ Drink soothing tea in a minimalist setting. Enjoy a crepe with your hot beverage. Providence, schastea. com
Val’ s English Tea and Pie Shop A full afternoon tea here grants you five different courses served on tiered plates, along with bottomless tea served in individual pots. Sample a little bit of everything, including crustless finger sandwiches, sweet and savory pastries and more. Reservations required. Greenville, valsenglishteashop. com
Trinity Confections A quaint tea shop offering English tea services on weekends and featuring a made-from-scratch menu. Warwick, @ trinitytearoom
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