Great coffee. Had the Barrington for breakfast and it was delicious. I will return and try more items!

I had the Barrington one the best breakfast meal I have ever had. The Barrington - Two Baffoni Farms poached eggs, avocado & crispy bacon topped with arugula, cherry tomatoes and chipotle aioli, served open faced over grilled sourdough read more

First time to the Black Pear and we had high hopes because the menu seemed to be interesting and healthy, but... the arnold palmers tasted weird and acidic, The tomato soup had unidentified chewy bits, My husband's huevos rancheros were almost inedible, he said it was the worst huevos he's ever had. My brother in law had some grain salad that was marignal too. It was supposed to have some gluten free items for dessert, but they didn't have any. We ended up going next door to the Blue Kangaroo for their delicious desserts. read more

The Black Pear is the best addition to Barrington since the Public Library was opened. I know, that may sound like hyperbole, but it is so nice to have a quality cafe in town. They feature a delicious menu of sandwiches, a great selection of prepared foods, Seven Stars bread, pastries, and to add the icing on top, locally produced artisan foods. Try their Danliele Inc sandwich for lunch, or the short rib grilled cheese. Their grilled chicken avocado bacon and BLTA are also excellent. For breakfast, they serve a fried egg sandwich that sings as well as breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, etc. I have been there a number of times and universally had good experiences. The prices are appropriate for what you get, but also for Barrington. Bottom line, this place is the cafe I have been hoping for since I moved to Barrington years ago. What a great addition!! read more

Very nice addition to Barrington. Fresh local foods from all over RI. Order food to go or sit in and dine. Cool friendly staff and great indie music for ambiance. Real glass plates and cloth napkins defy the chill vibe. Breaks and pastries from Seven Stars bakery and a whole assortment of local fresh fruits and veggies to take home with you. My wife had the French toast which came with warm syrup and cinnamon butter. Simple but good. I had the fried egg sandwich which had fontina cheese, bacon, arugula on a brioche bun. I've had that twice now. It's pretty good and you don't feel guilty when you are done. My mother in law had the grilled squash and corn omelet which is placed on top of a nice little salad. I'm not an omelet guy but she said it was nice. But! The omelet came with a side of toast. Oh man, the toast! Thick, buttery and well... toasty! Come for breakfast or lunch and you'll be glad you did. Quick-ish and delicious. Next time I'm going for the huevos rancheros. I've seen it... it's true... I'll need to skip a meal or two in order to earn that dish! You need to swing by and see for yourself. Take a minute or two and take it all in and then place your order. Hope you like it read more

Black Pear - Cafes Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

Grabbed dinner to go tonight. Had a chicken sandwich and short rib sandwich. Sides were watermelon salad, orzo salad and kale and quinoa salad. The sandwiches were nice and moist and the 7 stars bread really makes a difference. The sandwiches both had good spices added and we're not blsnd at all, very home made feeling. I had an arnold palmer to drink, which was ok, but but very flavorful. The menu is small- a board of pastry, a board of 5 breakfast items and a board of 5 sandwiches. They have almond and soy milk alternatives for coffee. The atmosphere is interesting. It does not have too many seats and had more of arestaurant cafe feeling than a come grab coffee and stay a while feeling. I wouldn't recommend this for kids at all. Prices were fair. Sandwiches were around $11 and came with a small side. The chicken sandwich had a big breast in it, plenty for dinner. The short rib was not as packed, could have used a little more meat. I will go back and continue to try some more items...but I will have to bring my own coconut milk. read more

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I love the Black Pear. Their fresh-infused water, tomato soup, and salads are so wonderful. It's a little bit pricey, but so what? The quality is excellent, and it's so civilized. I also love the staff. This place is Barrington's little oasis. read more

First impressions when you walk in are WOW! It's so modern, fresh and clean with ample seating. Cases filled with delicious baked goods. The menu is clear to read! I saw the specialty was pumpkin latte with homemade sauce so I opted for a small. I was quite taken a back at the price $5.45 for a 12oz. latte. It was however heavenly, clearly made with fresh pumpkin. While waiting for my latte I looked around, many local products to choose from. I will come again, but only as a treat as the prices are really high. Also they had a wide array of sandwich options that looked tasty but their prices were $11-$12 which is a bit steep for an on the go sandwich shop. I recommend trying this place if you're in the area as it's good quality ingredients, but be prepared for a steep check! read more

What a cute lil spot to grab a latte or bite to eat! We met a friend here for breakfast and I started off with a winter spice latte. It was delicious! I also got the Two Eggs Your Way - chourico hash, bacon, toast. Unfortunately, the bacon was missing and writing this review reminded me that I never actually got the bacon. The chourico hash was out of this world. It was cooked perfectly. My eggs were perfectly runny giving the fish the moisture it needed! They had s bunch of local products for sale and have a delicious looking pastry case as you walk in! read more

The best breakfast sandwiches! I usually upgrade to the bagel and it's amazing. They also have really nice lemonades-- you can get flavors added in as well (lavender is delish!). They also have other nice breakfast/lunch options and pastries if you're looking to branch out. read more

This is a cute spot to grab a coffee or brunch with friends. It is a little pricier than your average coffee shop but they do have a lot of locally sourced ingredients/products. There is a good amount of seating inside and when it's nice out there is some outdoor seating as well. read more

Way too long of a wait for a few simple breakfast items. Lots of workers not sure at what their doing. Avoid this place!

I can't believe this actually happened.....I cannot make this type of thing up! So we had a bad experience at this place almost a year ago and I vowed not to return. However, time heals all wounds and we didn't feel like going to Seekonk this evening, so my wife was gracious enough to go to the black pear to order/pick up dinner. When she arrived she was informed that they were out of "almost everything" due the big weekend they had. Ok, I suppose you can deal with the fact that they can't plan their ordering properly, but whatever. Here's the kicker....my wife ordered me a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese only on ciabatta. When she got home I opened the box and saw a huge slab of mozzarella cheese on both half's. I assumed when I pulled the two pieces of bread apart there would be chicken below the cheese......well we all know what happens when you assume!! Yep, I basically got a grilled cheese sandwich, no chicken. How does this place stay afloat when they can't even get this simple sandwich correct? Well, this was the last chance for these folks. Hopefully the next place that occupies this space is a bit better at their only job....making and serving food. read more

This place is incredibly good. Great lattes, french toast, breakfast sandwiches and more. The lunch is amazing as well. The music is set at just the right volume and the place is bright, clean with plenty of parking. If there were more places like The Black Pear, the world would be a better place. My only complaint is that they don't have anything with pears in it, despite the name. read more

This cafe was very cute and had some great local fresh ingredients. We stopped by on our Barrington weekend. They took great care to abide by the covid precaution rules. I had the avocado toast and my husband had The Barrington meal. We were happy and satisfied with our purchases. The avocado toast had a yummy "avocadaise" which provided the right amount of salty sour zing to it! My husbands eggs were poached nicely. I also got one of their knead donuts. I tried the toffee kind. It was more dense than most donuts and really delicious! The latte I had with it was perfect. I would recommend this spot but know that it was a little pricey. Enjoy! read more

Yes it's pricey but oh so good! Today had the tomato bisque and a slice of lavender berry bread that was luscious. The lemonade drinks come in different flavors. Sandwiches are good too and lots of nice looking treats in the glass cases. Funky art gifts around the place as well as different products. People of all ages kind of just hang out there with a drink and snack sometimes so it's nice and lively. Staff is very pleasant and helpful. read more

A local took me here. The Americano was great they must use some killer espresso beans. Their menu has some great options. Their salads are very inventive mine had fennel and granola which is totally wacky but I greatly enjoyed it and the salad dressing was homemade and fantastic. The earl gray tea bag was the size of a long form pillow. And the place is cute. That's all I gotta go read more

This place is awesome, the atmosphere is a mix of modern and country and the food is amazing. I have tried the French toast and omelette and can say with confidence that I would most likely enjoy anything in their menu. The reason for the 3 stars: the pastry "case" is really just a glass wall and tho I normally could care less about these things when I walked in there was a fly crawling on all the pastries. To make matters worse, the staff member saw it and lazily swatted in its general direction. When it wouldn't vacate the area she simply turned away from it to help me!!! What? I really hope they change staffing soon. It's such an awesome place I would really like to return. read more

Well I tried Black Pear again and basically the same issues as the first. They are trying to give out a California health vibe but they do not have gluten free bread or bagels. Basically this is an expensive glorified Dunkin Donuts read more

Best french toast ever! Friendly atmosphere and local products. Soon to be a regular favorite. read more

Black Pear - Cafes Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

We had higher hopes for this place. The only thing giving it four stars is the aesthetic and the coffee. My partner had the breakfast sandwich and it looked promising but it was just okay. I got the short rib poutine and it would have been great if it wasn't for the blue cheese on top. It was very weird and funky. It would have been much better with a cheddar cheese or actual cheese curds. read more

Black Pear is a cute cafe that is a welcomed addition to the Barrington lunch scene. The interior is quaint and inviting, and they have a standard selection of pastries, soups, sandwiches and salads to chose from. I've had lunch here at least 4 times and everything I've tried has been decent: burger, chicken bacon sandwich, grilled cheese with tomato bisque, black bean soup... Sandwiches come with a side which is usually some sort of bean or grain salad you pick and is served in a 2 oz ramekin. My husband always orders something a little healthier, like a salad or vegetarian sandwich and usually ends up nibbling on my picks a bit. I've gotten a few pastries as well, and I think this is something they need to work on. They look pretty in the case, but the scones have been dry and the apples tart was kind of empty feeling. The dishes are generally $10-12, and is pay at the cashier and take a number. Quality is what you would expect at this type of cafe. Sandwiches made on artisanal bread, random greens scattered in the soup. Quantity is sufficient. Silverware comes wrapped in cloth napkins. The service has generally been swift and friendly. For a couple of bucks more per entree, I'd probably prefer to go to Table for the full service and more complete entrees. However, for varieties sake, we'll keep coming back. read more

This is a great, hip new place in Barrington where the service is very friendly and the food is top notch. I personally love the vibe, including the music selection which apparently may not suit all guests according to a recent review. I think this is a welcome addition to the Barrington community to freshen up the scene in an otherwise sleepy town. . read more

The Good:. The place is beautiful inside and very clean. The placement of all the locally sourced good is done with an almost artistic touch. It would be fun to go in and just learn by looking through their inventory what our locale has to offer. I ordered the short rib grilled cheese sandwich on Olga's sourdough with a chickpea salad as a side. It was a tasty sandwich and I didn't regret my choice at all (my wallet my have). My girlfriend ordered the tomato bisque soup which was amazing and her daughter ordered the Mac and cheese from the kids menu. With the exception of homemade Mac and cheese this was the best I have ever had. I was there for dinner and decided not to get a coffee, but I sure did want to after looking at the menu. The Not So Good:. My girlfriend and I really enjoy new local places to eat so when we discovered The Black Pear we wasted no time to give it a try. It was midweek at about 5:45 when we placed our order. It took awhile to decide from their amazing selection that we completely forgot about drinks. I quickly settled for water but my girlfriend's 9 year daughter needed to view the selection. The cashier however seemed to be in a bit of a rush and cashed me out while we were still deciding on drinks. Thankfully she let us have the juice the 9 year old decided on. That was nice if her and I looked over the rush to cash us out. While waiting for our food to come out we received the universal sign "we are about to close, get out". The lights to the deli were shut off. Considering the rush at the register and now prep to go home I started questioning myself what they close. I hate to be that person to keep the kitchen open beyond closings. It was only 5:50 and I confirmed in my phone they close at 7pm. This kinda sucked because I really wanted to enjoy the expensive dinner. I agree with others on here as well. Prices are expensive. My meal of short rib grilled cheese, tomato bisque soup and a kids Mac and cheese with a bottle of water came to 36 dollars. I think the prices are adjusted for the median income of the area With all that the food was delicious and the service was very polite. I look forward to going back but only for a special treat. read more

Black Pear - Short rib grilled cheese sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

Soo expensive but very yummy!! I love the BLTA sandwich and it's a good place to meet friends.

The open faced egg sandwich here is great! Definitely would recommend the iced chai tea as well. It's a nice spot that's not too crowded with plenty of options for breakfast and lunch! read more

Breakfast sandwich was HUGE and tasted very, very good. Coffee excellent and refills unlimited. My wife and I will be regular patrons! read more

Excellent dishes to take home if you don't want to cook. Heuvos rancheros are healthy filling and yum! read more

Black Pear - Cafes Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

I've been really impressed on my most recent visits to the Black Pear, and the quality of the food I've had has been great. Still expensive but it's really growing on me. read more

Consistently great food and drinks! The quality is always top notch and everything is delicious. We often stop by for breakfast sandwiches, salads, coffee and prepared foods. They carry knead donuts on weekends too! read more

When you enter the Black Pear you immediately think that Barrington needs a place like this, then your meal arrives. It's not Nicks On Broadway or Seven Star but it's prices are. Very disappointed, however, I tried once since to get bread and though it was early we were ignored and left after several minutes. Have not been back since... read more

Great food! Gourmet deli/cafe food at reasonable price. Tenderloin steak sandwich special was to die for. Tomato bisque taste like the tomatoes were fresh off the vine. Staff was very friendly and service was excellent. read more

Black Pear - Cafes Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

Been for breakfast twice; had the open faced egg sandwich...twice. Poached eggs cooked perfectly. Food is very fresh and tasty.

I come here often and the food is average. However, recently I have tried ordering lattes from them and I have never had worse coffee in my life. My latte was very dark in color and tasted very bitter. I can't get the taste out of my mouth. read more

Really enjoyed coffee and breakfast with a friend at the Black Pear. Extremely friendly staff and inviting array of bakery items.

Everything about this place is refreshing. Went for breakfast, and the food was excellent but what's great about this place doesn't stop with the food. Friendly engaging staff, contemporary but ultra comfortable atmosphere. Not pretentious at all. A bit pricey, but that's always the case with locally sourced menu items, so it was not a surprise. I love this place. Good energy all around. And they get extra points for selling homemade squirrel shaped dog biscuits at the cash register. ;) read more

Black Pear - French toast with brown sugar butter and chourico hash with poached eggs and multigrain toast. - Cafes Near Me - Barrington, Rhode Island

Great eatery to go to when in Barrington . Great fresh salads with wonderful greens and fresh dressings , excellent soups and imaginative sandwiches made with excellent artisan breads . Great coffees and breakfast sandwiches , locally made pastries and knead donuts ! Atmosphere is rustic casual chic . Service is always excellent . Love eating here when on Barrington and will go out of my way to eat here. read more

Black Pear! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: 1) Amazing coffee, and really, if a cafe doesn't get it's coffee right, what's the point? 2) Awesome breakfast and afternoon menu to satisfy a variety of diets. Vegetarian? Got your covered. Paleo? No problem! Just love good food? You're in luck! My personal favorite dishes include the breakfast tacos and blackbean burger. While I haven't tried the short rib grilled cheese, who wouldn't like a short rib grilled cheese?! My kids go for the baked goods and are never disappointed 3) Excellent service every time 4) Free wifi that actually works, 'nuff said 5) Hip aesthetics - Black Pear is evocative of every favorite coffee shop I've ever known from Brooklyn to the Bay Area. This is my favorite local establishment. My only problem with Black Pear is that it hasn't been around longer! read more

I like this place. Nice lil spot with polite staff. Their menu stays fresh and ingredients are as well. Great food to order or you can get premade dishes to go which is convenient. Much better than the other restaurants in this plaza read more

Super duper yummy. The inside is not only aesthetically pleasing but also contains some delicious goodies inside. Came for a lunch breakfast(brunch?) and it was so good. I had a croissant with cheese, egg and bacon. The egg was overeasy and literally oozed with every bite. The bacon was in long strips that were grilled to perfection. The croissant was fluffy but still had a nice crisp to it. Later had a chocolate chip cookie that had the same effect. Equally part gooey and soft as well as crisp and crunchy. Perfection. read more