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    Cafe Ava

    4.5 (95 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Vijay S.

    Good coffee spot in Cranston with a nice selection, including cafecito and cortadito. The menu also has some interesting food options. The cortadito was really good. I ordered Ava's arepa with chicken and avocado--it was tasty, though I was expecting a bit more spice. Overall, it was a very good experience and definitely worth a visit.

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    Grace P.

    Super friendly barista. Awesome seasonal latte--I had the cookie butter tres leches. I had the OG breakfast sandwich & added pernil which was sooo tender and flavorful. Can't wait to come back.

    pumpkin horchata latte
    Rebecca B.

    I have visited Cafe Ava several times - usually early in the morning because it gets super packed. Super packed for a good reason! Their lattes are really good. I really like their Coquito, Tres Leches, & Horchata lattes - and they also have seasonal lattes as well. I usually also grab a sandwich or bakery item when I'm here as well. I like the El Ranchero - scrambled egg, chorizo, diced tomatoes, green onions, mozzerella cheese for a savory bite or their carrot cake for a sweet treat. There is a good amount of seating - I like to sit by the windows with my friends. Staff is very friendly. Definitely one of my favorite coffee shops in RI!

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    Stephanie T.

    I came back to Cafe Ava to try out their fall specials drinks. One item was the Pumpkin Pie Matcha Latte. I love pumpkin pie and is my favorite type of pie and I love matcha so I thought this drink would be perfect and I had to try it right away. On a Wednesday morning around 8am, I came in and it wasn't too busy. Unfortunately, the drink wasn't as good as I hoped for. It was definitely interesting, but I do not think this combination works. I preferred if it was just a pumpkin pie latte and a matcha latte separately. I'll definitely give them credit for trying new drinks. I'll come back for their regular drinks.

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    Otniel L.

    We randomly stumbled upon Cafe Ava while running errands in Cranston and we are so glad we did!! We've been here at least 5 times in the past two months and drinks are consistently top notch!! I go between the Cajeta Latte, Tres Leches Latte and the Pistachio Latte. I do have to mention that I have a sweet tooth and even then some of the drinks are a bit too sweet for me. The Pistachio Latte seems to be the most moderately sweet coffee beverage. It has a strong coffee flavor, mild pistachio undertone and real pistachios as a garnish. I did try something new which was the ham and cheese empanada, but wasn't a fan of it. My wife on the other hand thought it was delish. I just have to mention that I'm not really a big ham and cheese type of guy. The café is beautifully decorated and feels warm as well as inviting. This place can get really packed, so choose your time of arrival wisely. Saturday mornings seem to be some of the busiest time to show up. The staff were really nice and knowledgeable. I do enjoy working in coffee shops, but this spot seems a bit too distracting for me to work. Overall a great café and I'll be back for sure! -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT

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    Stephanie C.

    First time here with my friends - this place is phenomenal. From the atmosphere, to the service and food - 10 out of 10. I highly recommend Ava's Arepa, p.s. - get the extra sauce! We will be back for sure!

    Meg M.

    I love this spot so much. It probably has to be the prettiest coffee shop in RI. I love the vibrant colors, the art and the overall ambiance. Their lattes are super unique and totally worth the drive. Any of the baked goods I've had have been next level as well. You must try them! The service here is always great. Everton is super personable and helpful. You might have to wait a few minutes, but it's because they put so much effort into all of their stuff. Their drinks have a lot of special thing involved. You will love this coffee shop!

    Annie R.

    Food: We stumbled upon this cafe randomly on a drive back home since I didn't have my coffee for the day yet. All I can say is wow!!!! This became my new fav coffee spot! We ordered the tres leches iced coffee and the cajeta iced coffee and BOTH were amazing! Idk if it was also bc we had great baristas but I'm sold! So glad we both ordered a large too because I was super sad when it ran low lol We will be returning! Service: The staff was so friendly and personable. Helped us decide on our drinks since we were so indecisive. Ambiance: Great natural lighting, there's seats and tables available and nice decor! Very Instagram-able. There's also decent street parking.

    Marisol C.

    This was my second time to Cafe Ava and the food did not disappoint. The place is small put quaint. Very inviting while a beautiful layout with lovely decor and Spanish music playing in the background. They have so many drink options making it hard to decide on just one. They make small sandwiches and deserts. I had a slice of banana bread that was so delicious and fluffy. The latte was so freaking good. I would definitely get these too options next time. The ordering was quick and my drink was made reasonably quick. They do offer gift cards and you can order ahead. I believe they also have a delivery option thru DoorDash. If I had to give a draw back is even though the workers were young and sweet, I could do without the little cussing they were having while talking to each other not in an arguing kind of way. Besides that great experience

    Pumpkin tres leche latte
    Amanda R.

    Cafe Ava has found a special place in my heart!! Such a cute spot, staff were warm and welcoming and the decor is fun! I got the pumpkin tres leche latte and the OG sandwich both were superb, like I'll be dreaming about it good! Do yourself a favor and seek this spot out I promise you won't be disappointed!!

    GREAT coffee and the Arepas are perfect. Beautiful room and lovely staff. We will be back!

    Cubano & iced matcha
    Aldo C.

    Great seasonal drinks! The staff although busy are always kind and patient when you order, definitely makes the whole vibe and experience here welcoming and to top it off their cubanos are amazing.

    Tres leches ice coffee
    Shahané M.

    TAKE MY MONEY!!! Tree leches ice coffee from here is unbelievable!! The sweet foam on top is the best part and when you keep drinking it, it just gets better. I could drink 5 of these if I could. Service is great, it takes about 10 min to receive your order, this isn't a fast food restaurant so it's ok but the wait is worth it!

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    Excellent, eclectic with a Spanish flare. Coffees were gourmet quality...food looked scrumptious...next time. Lovely.

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    No bathrooms. And over priced. Friendly staff. Thought you needed public restrooms to have a bus.

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