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Cafe Alma

4.3 (24 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Bolo and Chourco
Alyssa R.

I had been hearing so many good things about Cafe Alma from friends and family so my husband and I decided to stop in before heading back to New York. We stopped in at about 10am on a Saturday and were surprised by how many tables were still available; it's much bigger on the inside than we initially thought! The service was quick and the girls behind the counter were friendly and helpful! Both our coffee and breakfast sandwiches came out within 10-15 minutes and were incredible! The prices were very reasonable for the size of the sandwiches and coffee options and definitely comparable to other shops in the area, but in my opinion Cafe Alma is one of the best!! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in East Providence!

Sweet rice
Bobby P.

We got the Portuguese cheese burger and it was very flavorful and delicious only complaint was it was to salty and we also got the piri piri chicken sandwich and I got it with grilled chicken it was absolutely delicious no complaints at all!! I would have given a five star but the burger was to salty! We got 2 coffees each and the coffees were great! Service was excellent as always and the ambience is very inviting and cozy!! This is definitely a must try cafe/restaurant

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David Z.

Finished up the Providence half just done the street and needed a pick me up and wanted to try something new. WOW glad I found this and not sure how I haven't heard of this place one before. Packed house full of great conversation and laughter, clean and plenty of seating across the cafe. Great selection of breakfast or lunch options along with the coffee selection. Staff wry friendly and my food and drink was out before I knew it, want to talk about a fast service! There was a small table available, but being post race I didn't want to be that guy...so to go it was. Solid containers to go to transport the goods. I had a hot latte and tosta mista which was cheesy and grilled to perfection! Latte provided the right amount of pick me up to go about the rest of my day. Street parking and parking lot to the side are available. Don't pass this one up if you are driving through. The place was buzzing and I can see why after sampling the goods!!

Pastries
Eric M.

Rhode Islanders this place is worth the longer than 10 minute drive that you can't stand! Cute little Portuguese cafe. Love the decor, modern but the Portuguese feels of the tile work. Great selection of coffees and traditional pastries and bread. Shoutout to the Chourico and cheese bolo wow! Homemade Chourico that's actually really good!!! Huge portion the size of the bolo, little crisp a little spice YUM. The pastel de nata coffee indeed comes with a pastel de nata and it is very good! Definitely would come back. Can either grab and go or can order a hot sandwich and have it brought to you. Staff was friendly and able to offer suggestions as well!

Ceiling design
Sierra F.

The mural on the side of the building was beautiful. Inside the restaurant was very pretty with simple decorations, I love when cafes do not look overly plain and corporate. The staff was very nice helping me to decide what coffee to get. I got the pastel de nata coffee and it was delicious, not overly sweet. They did have a little cooler area with beverage that are not coffee like sumol and water. As for food I got a chourico egg and cheese on a bolo, the sandwich was good I just was not a fan of the chourico they had on the sandwich. Lastly, they did have an average size parking lot of the side of the building. There is also street parking. I will definitely go again to try more coffee and food. Highly recommend!

Bolacha maria latte
Olivia B.

What a wonderful new addition to EP! Street parking was a little tough but manageable. You wouldn't have known this cafe had only been open for about a week, it was running like a well oiled machine! I tried the Bolacha Maria latte based on the barista's recommendation and some desserts. The latte was delicious with an almost custard-y taste. The biscuit on top was a bonus treat! The cafe makes great use of the space, many tables and a big bar. There were no empty seats! The line looked long but went very quickly. This seems like it is going to be a fantastic place for locals and tourists alike to gather over delicious treats and drinks. Wishing them all the best, can't wait to return!

I ordered a Bitoque which is a steak dinner dish to be exact and they had no to go utensils. ... I asked if I could use their fork and they said no. Also a traditional Bitoque comes with fries and rice & they charged me $4 extra for fries and no rice. Customer service was awful. The staff stated they don't have to go utensils because people take them ... super unprofessional & all the coffees & lattes are made with artificial syrup ...

I was at the Portugal Futebol Exoerience today and it was scorching hot! The owner was so kind to help me when I started getting shaky when my blood sugar was getting too low. We need more companies and people like this in the world (The dessert was fantastic!)

Ferrero Rocher latte

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the specialty coffee drinks, enjoy the delicious pastries and sandwiches, and note the inviting atmosphere. Most find staff friendly, though some report mixed service quality.

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2 months ago

Good coffee, upset about the plastic I choked on mid drink that was in the drink, cute little cafe in a good area

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7 months ago

I like the coffee shop, but I feel like the pastries are 1or 2 day old pastries. If I'm buying a pastry, I want it made Fresh that day.

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4 months ago

Below average coffee; lousy inattentive service. The food looked great but I won't be back to try it.

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8 months ago

This is the best latte I've had in a while. The food and pastries are excellent too! I will definitely be coming back

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8 months ago

Fantastic coffee!!! The cinnamon bun latte was Amazing!!! Should have gotten the large!

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Ceremony

4.4(185 reviews)
1.6 mi•College Hill
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5 Stars for a great strawberry matcha latte and phenomenal cappuccino…read more This coffee and matcha shop has so much more to it than a typical coffee shop. It has a ton of Japanese treats in the fridge as well as shelves. They also have a bar and sell wine and fun cocktails. They brew Bolt coffee (a local brewer and coffee shop) and make a truly exceptional cappuccino. Like, really really good third wave style espresso drinks that I've not found at other shops in Providence so far (two week visit). I was initially worried their iced strawberry matcha latte might be too sweet, but that was fortunately not at all the case! It was balanced and mild. Just be sure to stir it up! They also have some pastries and baked goods from Seven Stars Bakery, and we thoroughly enjoyed a small lemon cake. We'll likely be back in our last few days in town because we became quick fans!

Ordered: Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso…read moreTeddy (~$3) Iced Mont Blanc (~$8): cold brew coffee with a slightly sweet orange flavor and a smooth orange forward cold foam topping Aya's take: Ceremony is conveniently located close to Brown University and I can totally see this spot being popular during the school year. I like the branding, brightness of the cafe, and the fact that there's a decent amount of seating. I got the Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte + Espresso Teddy which was well-made, bold, and enjoyable. I think the Espresso Teddy is actually made with cold brew and not espresso which I expected given the name and would have preferred. Nonetheless, I did enjoy the slow melt and the boost of caffeine I got as I kept sipping. And it's super cute! The Iced Mont Blanc was also a good try; the sweet orange flavor was subtle and surprisingly enjoyable adding a bright taste to each sip. If I'm ever back in Providence, I would totally come back and maybe try their matcha drinks.

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Ceremony - Feburary menu

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Ceremony - Iced Mont Blanc (~$8) & Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso Teddy (~$3)

Iced Mont Blanc (~$8) & Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso Teddy (~$3)

Ceremony - Iced French Vanilla Espresso Latte (~$7) + Espresso Teddy (~$3)

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Coffee Exchange - Latte done right.

Coffee Exchange

4.3(490 reviews)
1.3 mi•Fox Point
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This place is always packed. Either people getting a cup of java to savour on the outside or…read moreinside seating area or people getting beans to go. I stopped in here to pick up an order for my husband. The order was ready as expected and I requested for them to gring them for French Press. They did it quickly and off I went. They have such a large variety of types, flavors, countries, etc, which makes this a very busy store for coffee lovers.

I really wanted to love Coffee Exchange because the rustic, aesthetic vibes are totally my thing,…read morebut the energy was just... off. It's a great-looking spot in RI with a small patio and some limited parking in the back, but the atmosphere felt pretty unwelcoming. To be honest, as a person of color, I felt like we were treated differently than other customers. While the person taking our order was fine, the rest of the staff and even the patrons were snappy and rude, which really killed the vibe. It's a shame because the coffee itself is actually incredible. You can tell they really know what they're doing--the options are expansive and every cup is clearly well-crafted. If you're just in it for a high-quality brew and don't mind a side of cold energy, it might be worth it, but the lack of basic hospitality makes it hard to fully enjoy. A total "vibey" spot on the outside, but definitely lacked the warmth you'd expect from a local coffee shop.

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Coffee Exchange - Yama for cold brew once

Yama for cold brew once

Coffee Exchange - Cold Brew Jugs

Cold Brew Jugs

Coffee Exchange - Delish!

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Ellie's - Chocolate croissant

Ellie's

4.3(618 reviews)
2.0 mi•DownCity
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I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

I bought a cinnamon bun ($5) and it was basic. Once you bite it, you realize it is just a brioche…read moredonut with some frosting. There were no cinnamon-butter layers inside it. The frosting was incredible though. That stuff could go on anything. The cinnamon buns at Oak Bakeshop and Whole Foods are much better with those typical gooey layers inside. Also, it was not large in size, anyone can eat it in one sitting. The worker who took my order was very friendly and it is so nice/comfortable inside there.

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Ellie's - Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

Ellie's - Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich

Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich

Ellie's - Entrance to Ellie's located on union st

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Entrance to Ellie's located on union st

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