Fundati Coffee in Lincoln.
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 nitro cold brew: a seasonally rotating, twenty-four-hour steeped cold brew. Finish it off with a breakfast sandwich paired with a housemade biscuit or a tasty treat. boltcoffeecompany. com
CAFE AVA, CRANSTON AND PROVIDENCE TRY: Cool down with a sweet tres leches latte, horchata latte, or a classic Cafe Ava house latte with housemade cinnamon syrup, espresso and your choice of milk. Complete the meal with an irresistible arepa and one of the cafe’ s many baked goods. cafeava-ri. com
CAFE ITALIA, PROVIDENCE TRY: A refreshing iced chai or iced matcha latte paired with a banana nut waffle during brunch. Return to the cafe late at night for the dessert-inspired martini bar, where you can sip on sweet varieties like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and strawberry shortcake. cafeitaliapvd. com
HAZEL ORIGIN COFFEE, PROVIDENCE 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 any of the delicious seasonal specials. hazelorigincoffee. com
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 Colombia medium roast and house espresso blend and order slice a chocolate chip banana bread or blueberry muffin to bring home. fundaticoffee. com
PUBLIC HOUSE, LINCOLN TRY: Get your creative juices flowing with artisanal coffee like the mint cold brew latte or iced caramel macchiato, along with the Boulevard BEC sandwich served on a toasted croissant bun. publichouseri. com
EAST
CAFE ZARA, EAST PROVIDENCE TRY: Indulge in a cafe mocha, cold brew or the RI Iced Latte: a double espresso with coffee milk. Breakfast isn’ t complete without a Parisian croissant sandwich, Lisbon Morning( baguette sandwich with butter, Saint Jorge Island cheese, fruit and strawberry preserves) or Nutella toast. cafe-zara. com
BEEHIVE CAFE, BRISTOL TRY: Busy bees can rejuvenate here with a cafe au lait, chai express or an iced biscotti topped with whipped cream and biscotti bits. The hearty all-American breakfast platter or cinnamon buns are welldeserved treats as well. thebeehivecafe. com
CUSTOM HOUSE COFFEE, MIDDLETOWN TRY: Offering both hot and cold versions of each brew yearround, this spot creates a unique selection with drinks like the Zombie Killer and Feel Good Tea. customhouse coffee. com
COFFEE GRINDER, NEWPORT TRY: Enjoy an afternoon coffee or frozen drink at the back patio with a bagel, muffin or pastry before walking down Thames Street. coffeegrindernewport. com
SOUTH
AUDREY’ S COFFEE HOUSE & LOUNGE, WAKEFIELD TRY: This“ Bachelor”-fandom spot offers both traditional and trendy flavors( Chocolate cold foam cold brew? Sweet cream vanilla matcha latte? 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 nineteen signature martinis( made with vodka, tequila or whiskey). mainstreet-coffee. com
FUEL COFFEE BAR, NARRAGANSETT TRY: With more than sixteen iced coffee flavors available for self-serve like banana nut, Swiss chocolate almond, sea salt caramel mocha and snickerdoodle, just grab a cup at the counter and fuel up. Pair your drink with a panini, bagel or avocado toast to power through your morning. fuelcoffeebar. toast. site
CAF BAR, WAKEFIELD TRY: This cozy cafe and bar has whatever tasty coffee creation you can think of: Give the maple bourbon or golden milk latte a try for a twist on your favorite drinks. Fill up on gourmet toast, a breakfast burrito or an egg melt. cafbarri. com
JUNK & JAVA, WESTERLY TRY: Known for its 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
Don ' t miss!
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Providence
New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Providence
The Nitro Bar,
Providence and Newport
Small Point Cafe, Providence Taiyaki Cafecito, Providence
White Electric Coffee, Providence
WatUlike, Pawtucket The Cubby, Lincoln Brewology, Smithfield
Borealis Coffee Company, Riverside and Bristol
Groundswell Cafe + Bakery, Tiverton
Kaffeology,
Newport, Portsmouth and Cranston
Gardiner Provisions, Newport Felicia’ s Coffee, East Greenwich
The Nook Coffee House,
East Greenwich
Sophie’ s Brewhouse, Exeter
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