Bubble Tea
BLISS
For when you prefer your tea chilled and packed with irresistible chewy pearls .
Boba Lova Tea and Snack Bar Come for the bubble tea , stay for the fluffy mochi doughnuts in flavors like ube , churro or some variation of chocolate . Pair the bubble tea drink and doughnut for a satisfying burst of flavor and an Instagram-worthy setup . Cranston , instagram . com / bobalovari
Charuma Tea Bar You ’ ll find authentic Taiwanese cuisine and bubble tea at this tea bar on Weybosset Street in Providence . The food menu consists of snacks including popcorn chicken , French fries , sweet potato fries and chicken cutlets . Providence , charuma . com
SWEET TOOTH For when that after-dinner dessert craving strikes .
Pastiche Fine Desserts A tiny cafe with European-style housemade desserts . A snug spot to finish off a culinary tour of the Hill or for a sweet afternoon pick-me-up . Providence , pastichefinedesserts . com
Knead Doughnuts This buzzy shop is a favorite for locally sourced scratchmade doughnuts . Go for the classic old-fashioned versions or more creative interpretations , plus flourless and vegan varieties . Providence , East Greenwich , Westerly , kneaddoughnuts . com
Sweet Althea ’ s Coffee House and Cakery Stop by for a cup of Dave ’ s Coffee and your pick of daily scratchmade scones , muffins , cinnamon buns , cookies , brownies , cake pops or gourmet cupcakes ( peanut butter cup , banana split , red velvet … you name it , they make it ). Wakefield , 932-9473
Silver Spoon Bakery Silver Spoon offers gourmet cupcakes , Parisian-style macarons and cute cake pops , plus you can sip a glass of prosecco , wine or cocktails while you dig into dessert . East Greenwich , silverspoonbakery . com
Zaccagnini ’ s Pastry Shoppe The same family of the former Wayland Square bakery carries scrumptious cakes , cookies and pastries as well as pizza strips ( tomato sauce on dough , served cold ), a Rhode Island staple . Pawtucket , 723-2699
Cafe Ava The arepas at Cafe Ava are made fresh every morning along with the other menu items like the banana chocolate chip muffins , blueberry lemon loaf and almond cake . The first thing you should try in Cafe Ava is the arepa , the cafe ’ s number one seller . Don ’ t miss the OG breakfast sandwich or an arepa with cheese and condensed milk on top . Cranston , cafeava-ri . com
Kimochi Boba Cafe The Instagrammable boba cafe has a trendy vibe with menu items to match . When available , look out for the mochi doughnuts from Pinku , Kimochi ’ s sister location , to pair with your boba drink . Providence and Attleboro , Mass ., instagram . com / kimochibobacafe
Kung Fu Tea This spot offers everything from traditional milk tea to fruity sips , yogurt or slushy style drinks and even espresso-caffeinated pick-me-ups . Providence , kung futea . com
Ten One Tea House Ten One Tea House provides artisanal drinks made with high-quality ingredients in a minimalistic setting . Providence , tenoneteahouse . com
THE LODGE PUB & EATERY
Enjoy delicious homemade dining indoors or on our outdoor deck
• Appetizers , Daily Specials
• Outdoor Dining Available
40 BREAKNECK HILL RD , LINCOLN ( 401 ) 725-8510 THELODGEPUB . COM
RESTAURANT
Serving the highest quality sandwiches , entrees , and best drinks in town since 1968
• Appetizers , Daily Specials
• Outdoor Dining Available
1013 CASS AVENUE , WOONSOCKET 401-762-9675 KAYSRESTAURANT . COM
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Vivi Bubble Tea Both Providence locations of this vibrant shop — on Thayer Street and Providence Place — celebrate Taiwanese culture through fruity teas . Providence , vivibubbletea . com
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