EAT
COOL & CAFFEINATED
Start the day with an energizing coffee , then end it with a sweet creamy treat .
COFFEE
NORTH / CENTRAL
BOLT COFFEE , PROVIDENCE TRY : The Mass Appeal Snapchill , offering all the taste and body of full-strength coffee in a convenient can . Finish it off with a breakfast sandwich paired with a housemade biscuit or a tasty treat . boltcoffeecompany . com
Beehive Cafe in Bristol .
CAFE ZARA , EAST PROVIDENCE TRY : Indulge in a cafe mocha , cold brew or a classic RI iced latte — double espresso with coffee milk . Breakfast isn ’ t complete without a Parisian croissant sandwich , Lisbon Morning ( baguette sandwich containing butter , Saint Jorge Island cheese , fruits and strawberry preserves ) or Nutella toast . cafe-zara . com
JUNK AND JAVA , WESTERLY TRY : Known for their eclectic and creative concoctions , this is the spot to grab a specialty latte ( see : cookies and cream , Snickers , Almond Joy or cinnamon roll ). junknjava . net
FUEL COFFEE BAR , NARRAGANSETT TRY : With more than fifteen iced coffee flavors available for self-serve like banana nut , Swiss chocolate almond , sea salt caramel mocha and coconut , just grab a cup at the counter and fuel up . Accompany your coffee with a quiche , avocado toast or bagel . fuelcoffeebaronline . com
CAF BAR , WAKEFIELD TRY : This cozy cafe and bar contains whatever interesting coffee creation you can think of ; give the matcha mint a try , or the maple bourbon latte for a twist on your favorite drinks . Lounge for a bit for the live music at night . cafbarri . com
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CAFE AVA , CRANSTON TRY : Cool down with a sweet tres leches latte , churro latte , or try a little bit of everything with the latte flights featuring the coquito , horchata and your choice of tres leches or flan . Complete the meal with an irresistible arepa and one of the cafe ’ s many baked goods . instagram . com / cafeavari
FUNDATI COFFEE , LINCOLN TRY : Handcrafted espresso drinks like the lavender honey latte and dirty chai latte are sure to bring serenity to your day . Bring home some coffee beans including the Costa Rican medium roast and house espresso blend . Order a chocolate chip banana bread or blueberry muffin for the road . fundaticoffee . com
HAZEL ORIGIN COFFEE , PAWTUCKET TRY : It ’ s farm to cup here ; the Guatemalan light medium roast does the job all on its own — no sugar or milk needed — or opt for the Vietnamese shaken espresso with sweetened condensed milk . hazelorigincoffee . com
EAST
CUSTOM HOUSE COFFEE , MIDDLETOWN TRY : Offering both hot and cold versions of each brew year-round , this spot creates a unique selection with drinks like “ zombie killer ” and “ feel good tea .” customhousecoffee . com
COFFEE GRINDER , NEWPORT TRY : Enjoy an afternoon coffee or frozen drink at the back patio with bagel , muffin or pastry before walking down Thames Street . coffeegrindernewport . com
BEEHIVE CAFE , BRISTOL TRY : Busy bees can rejuvenate here with an iced coffee milk latte or chai express ( alcohol options include the hazelnut espresso martini and tequila cold brew ). The hearty all-American breakfast platter or cinnamon buns are well-deserved treats . thebeehivecafe . com
SOUTH
AUDREY ’ S COFFEE HOUSE AND LOUNGE , WAKEFIELD TRY : This “ Bachelor ” -fandom spot offers both traditional and trendy flavors ( Cookie dough ? Blueberry ? Butter pecan ? Count me in .) along with small bites . FYI : You may be served by owners Jared Haibon and his wife Ashley Iaconetti from “ Bachelor in Paradise .” Stick around in the evening for cocktails . audreysri . com
MAINSTREET COFFEE , EAST GREENWICH TRY : After picking up your regular flavored iced coffee order in the morning , come back in the evening for your pick of nearly twenty signature martinis ( made with vodka , tequila or whiskey ). mainstreet-coffee . com
White Electric Coffee Providence
Cafe Italia Providence
Borealis Coffee East Providence and Bristol
Sophie ' s Brewhouse Exeter
Coffee Exchange Providence
The Nitro Bar Providence and Newport
New Harvest Coffee Roasters Providence
Java Madness Wakefield
The Nook Coffee House East Greenwich
Kaffeology Newport
Seven Stars Bakery Various locations
Brewed Awakenings Various locations
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