Audrey ’ s Coffee House and Lounge Owned 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 . They are serving Generous Coffee Co ., a coffee brand developed by former “ Bachelor ” Ben Higgins . South Kingstown , audreysri . com
The Beehive Pantry An inviting and cozy place to get your caffeine fix with a locally sourced food menu that changes with the seasons . Bristol , thebeehivecafe . com , thebeehivepantry . com
Borealis Coffee Company Pick up a cup of small batch , artisan-roasted coffee at this historic train station-turnedcoffee 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 , borealis coffee . com
Bolt Coffee Company This java spot made itself at home in three locations throughout Providence , including inside the Dean Hotel and RISD , as well as on Washington Street . Providence , boltcoffeeco . com
The Coffee Grinder Enjoy a mocha and a cream cheese danish at its new
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Start your day off right with a cup o ’ Joe from any one of these cozy coffee shops .
location in the Perry Mill building nestled between Newport Harbor and Thames Street . Newport , coffee grindernewport . com
The Coffee Exchange Small batches of specialty beans roast in the back room while hip Providence folk sip Americanos in the homey front room . Providence , thecoffeeexchange . 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 , fuelcoffeebaronline . com
Main Street Coffee Known for its excellent espresso martinis as well as quality lattes . East Greenwich , mainstreetcoffee . com
New Harvest Coffee Roasters Located in the Valley neighborhood in Providence in the spacious Farm Fresh Rhode Island food hub , New Harvest
Coffee Roasters brings you good beans and teaches you how to brew them properly . Sample whiskey along with coffee at the 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 . Various locations , 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 . Its beans are roasted on-site in repurposed freight train containers . West Kingston , tlccoffeeroasters . com
So . Much . Joe . Also try : Custom House Coffee in Middletown , the Coffee Depot in Warren , Java Madness in Wakefield , Junk and Java in Westerly , Shayna ’ s Place in North Kingstown , Small Point Cafe in Providence and White Electric Coffee in Providence .
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Not a coffee fan ? Here are some other places to get a caffeine fix .
Black Leaf A Rhode Island brand committed to quality loose-leaf tea blends and celebrating Black culture . The tea purveyor is planning to open a shop soon . 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 . Providence , ceremonypvd . com
Farmacy Herbs Bestows the capital city with healing loose-leaf blends from locally grown herbs . Keep your eyes peeled for its stand at farmers markets and take an herbal medicine class at its West Greenwich farm . Providence , farmacyherbs . com
Schasteâ Drink soothing tea in a minimalist setting . Enjoy a crepe with your hot beverage . Providence , schastea . 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
Val ’ s English Tea and Pie Shop A full afternoon tea grants you five different courses , all served on tiered plates , along with tea served in individual pots . 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 , facebook . com / trinitytearoom
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