*GLUTEN-FREE ALERT* I'm just now learning what a Guatemalan quesadilla is & I want one every day for the rest of my life. Thankfully, we have Cafe Ava for that. A Guatemalan quesadilla is sorta like a cornbread or a pound cake or a piece of actual heaven. It's got a thick but soft texture, it's a little bit sweet & a little bit savory, & it's topped with sesame seeds. My mouth is watering just writing about it. Cafe Ava makes their Guatemalan quesadillas with rice flour, so they are gluten-free. GLUTEN FREE PERFECT LITTLE PIECES OF HEAVEN. Anyways, I know where I'm going tomorrow for breakfast. read more

Cafe Ava - 2 mazapan lattes & 2 orange juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Food/Drinks: I'm a sucker for trying new coffee spots, and this location has been pretty popular on social media, so I decided to give it a go. I went with one of their most popular signature drinks, the tres leches iced latte. It was very sweet and tasty, but the sweetness was a bit overwhelming. My husband got the flan iced latte, and it was the same experience for him. The quality of the coffee itself seemed fairly good but just a bit sweet per personal preference. I didn't get the chance to try their food. That being said, if you have a sweet tooth, this is a perfect spot to try. I'm planning to come back to try their food and a regular latte to really get a taste of what they offer. Location: This location is on the main street and is pretty artsy. It's a perfect spot for a coffee run or to meet up with friends. They have a really cool painting and overall aesthetic, and even a swing, which adds to the interior design and makes it cozy and unique. There is also parking in the back of the building. If that is full, street parking is available and easy to access. Service: The service was quick and efficient. We spoke to the barista who was making our coffees, and they took our order and prepared our drinks in a timely manner. I will be coming back because I feel like I need to try the food and more latte options! read more

Cafe Ava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Banana matcha sooooo delicious......... the banana bread was good and the arepa with cheese and sauce amazing....... Service was great!!!!!! And this place is always popping!!!!! read more

Cafe Ava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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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. read more

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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. read more

Cafe Ava - menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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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! read more

Cafe Ava - pumpkin horchata latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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. read more

Cafe Ava - Fall Specials - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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Overrated. And to charge .50 cents because you ask for less ice is ridiculous!! They say "less ice, equals more product" no, each item should wash out. Either way- it's CUSTOMER SERVICE. Their IG post was NOT funny and unprofessional. Paid customers should feel safe and comfortable enough to share their experience, and not feel belittled. read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Soooo good. I got the banana bread latte and it was incredible. Also had a really tasty pistachio cookie. It was super crowded but everything came out perfect and quickly read more

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 read more

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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!! read more

Cafe Ava - Pumpkin tres leche latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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

Cafe Ava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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. read more

Cafe Ava - Cubano & iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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! read more

Cafe Ava - Tres leches ice coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I've had this place on my "must try" list for a bit now and it did not disappoint! The space is super cute with lots of seating. We ordered the banana pancake cold brew special and cafe bombon and both were great! Quick & friendly service. All the baked goods looked really good too and want to go back to try more items! I also love a place that has a lot of special flavors for the season and their special list was awesome. Would recommend and will go back! read more

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I came from NY to visit cafe Ava and I was so happy I did! It's beautifully decorated and all the barista are so nice! I had the Tres leches latte and a breakfast wrap. Everything was so delicious. I'm so glad I came and cannot wait to go back! If you are a coffee lover or a cute café lover, I highly recommend you go! read more

Was in the area and looking for a bite to eat. Stumbled upon this and was glad that I did. It was early on a Saturday morning and ther was a short line. The vibe upon walking in was really awesome - it had a fun and clean ambiance. The staff was very friendly and working diligently. The food there was yummy and I would go back! read more

Cafe Ava is cute and local. It's a tiny spot that has a great selection of offerings. We have gotten several coffees and pasties from this joint. The barista made adorable art on my latte recently and his coworker was so excited he took a picture. read more

Ratings 4.3 I went to try this place for lunch/breakfast. It's a small cafe in Cranston that offers drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. You order right at the counter and service was pretty quick. We ordered Flan and Tres leches latte, OG breakfast sandwich, chimi pollo sandwich, cheese bread and cheese cake. Sandwiches were small but tasted pretty good. OG sandwich was a bit lack laster since it was just bread, cheese, egg and the sauce. Would be better with some meat. Chimi pollo was pretty flavorful. Both lattes were pretty good. Sweet and hint of coffee flavors. I preferred the Tres leche one although they were both similar. I really liked their cheese bread. It reminded me of Brazilian cheese bread. Nice and fluffy and chewy and cheesy on the inside. Cheese cake was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Overall I liked the place and would definitely come back for their latte and cheese bread. I would like to try different sandwich next time as mine was ok. Definitely a solid cafe/breakfast spot and one of only place i know that offers this cheese bread around the area. read more

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

A very endearing Columbian café. Spanish music playing in the background of a beautifully decorated sitting area. They have multiple options of caffeinated drinks to choose from. I love the creativity they had when titling the names of the drinks. Ordered a latte with milk and caramel. The pastries and sandwiches looked delicious as well. The café was packed on a Saturday which took a bit to grab a seat. Totally will be back when in the area. read more

Cafe Ava - Café con leche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Stop by for Breakfast The Staff were very courteous, very knowledgeable with their drink menu. Chicken Chimi 10/10 El Ranchero 10/10 Ham and Cheese Empanadas 9/10 (not photo) Would have been better stay is they had a bathroom for patrons to use. read more

Cafe Ava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Love love love it! So many coffee type drinks, huge drink menu. Comfortable and inviting but small, it's counter service so often a line. The people are great I only had the chicken chimi, best ever! But the menu has so Much I want to try... will def be my favorite coffee spot read more

Cute cafe! It's a Columbia style and food cafe. The drinks are very creative. I ordered a Tres Leche latte and a flan latte. They were interesting and truly tasted liked tres leches and flan. My chicken chimi was delicious and the perfect portion size. The OG sandwich was just a egg and cheese ~ normal, but needed hot sauce and more flavor. The traditional bread that is filled with cheese was flavorful and savory. I loved the cheese cake. The counter had many different pastries, and I enjoyed this cheese cake because it was overly sweet, and satisfied my sweet tooth. The interior was perfect for photos opportunities, and had many photos of a family trip to Colombia which made it cozy. The cashier did a good job telling us what to expect in our orders, and would bring out our order to our little spot we picked to sit down in the cafe. I would come again because the food, pastries, and drinks were fun and filling~ read more

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Cafe Ava has so much potential and hopefully w time will perfect their operation. I really like this place but I've already been 5 times and I keep seeing the same issue. Customer service is lackluster and no one takes ownership. I asked how a coffee tasted and all I got was "it's good" no details no life to sell the coffee. We were making a big order and one of the sandwiches was Togo. The girl said we had to place a separate order. Ok kool no problem in the midst of ordering we forgot about the to go one. Cashier turns away as soon as it's time to pay. We are waiting for our coffee and realize we forgot the sandwich. We see the very long line forming. I asked the cashier if we could quickly place the to go order so it can come out on time. She said we had to wait in the line again. As the rest of the party ate their food and drinks. One person had to stand in line another 20 min to order the sandwich. Their food sat at the table and it was just a bad experience when in reality it would've taken 3 min to place the sandwich order and our friend could've been sitting w everyone waiting for the food. We had just placed the order and the cashier could've own the situation but chose to brush us off instead. Also the pick up line vs ordering line is beyond confusing. The line gets long and it's understandable but they could structure the line better so people aren't so confused on where to stand after ordering. It becomes chaotic when no one is bussing the floor down or keeping order. It seems like each person has one job and only sticks to that job. I hope they come together and really train the staff on hospitality. They have so much potential. This place is doing its thing and understandable they are still coming up. I pray the owners get staff more on point and understand that customer service is #1 Coffee was great food was great but their service is never on point read more

I am a coffee-holic so trust me when I say...must try! I've tried about every coffee shop in Rhode Island and this is one of the most authentic, unique, and delicious coffee spots in the state! They put a lot of work into their coffee, so service may take some time and because they're so popular they usually have a line - but I promise it's worth the wait! It is a Latin inspired coffee shop and you won't find another coffee shop like it around. Aside from coffee there is also an array of desserts and arepas to choose from. The owner is also a local Johnson & Wales graduate (one of the biggest culinary schools around) The cafe has a cute Latin flair with white brick and patterned tiles along the perimeter and very colorful decor. There is also barstool window seating and some seats outside. It is a small cafe but has a bunch of fun Instagram worthy spots if you want to sneak a coffee pic on your gram! (Check out that neon Hoy Se Bebe sign) I got the iced cafe BomBon and it was creamy, sweet, and delicious! My other go to is usually the Tres Leches coffee. I have a sweet tooth so love it but would suggest an alternate if you prefer your coffee less sweet. I also tried the cheesecake which was light and fluffy. read more

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The staff was really friendly when we visited this spot, answering questions and helping me get to the correct drink. The flavor of the drink was pretty good, one of the better flavored drinks I had during my trip. I forget what drink I got but I know I would go again to try another drink. read more

My gf is a coffeeholic and we are here about every weekend. I personally am not a coffee drinker but have had their breakfast sandwiches. I tried a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and it had a Latin flair with a side of pink sauce. It was different and delicious. They are a popular establishment considering there is no other cafe like this one around. They wrap Latin culture into both their food and drinks and it's a great place to try something new. There is usually always a line but it goes fairly quickly and definitely worth the wait. They also have a wide range of desserts: burnt cheesecake, carrot cake slices, chocolate cake, cookies, etc. There is a handful of inside table and counter top seating and outdoor seating. The cafe is vibrant with colorful decor. read more

Cafe Ava - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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This place is really cute. A little on the pricey side , but very comfortable and well designed. It's so colorful and cheery inside. It is a Latino based coffee shop. They have signature lattes such as horchata latte and tre leche latte. They also have regular coffee, breakfast sandwiches and arepas!. YUMM! Their baked good are fresh and delicious as well! I would definitely recommend coming here for a nice treat, maybe not a daily treat lol as the lattes are 6-9$. read more

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This place was recommended by a good friend of mine and all I got to say is that she steers me in the right direction!! I walked into such a cute latin cafe. They have alot of options in here. Coffee, tea, bakery and small bites. We were greeted by a bubbly cashier who helped us with some of our selection since we was so indecisive. I end up grabbing a coffee flights because why not?! I love coffee and I wanted to try them all. My flight came with Horchata, Tres Leches and Coquito. Horchata was subtle and light, Coquito was thick and on the sweeter side. The Tres Leches was my favorite, it was in between the two out of the three choices. As for food I had papa's cuban and the torta. Cuban was good, but the torta had good flavors coming through so I prefer that more. Overall, it was a great recommendation and I will be sharing with my friends as well! read more

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Cafe Ava isn't just your ordinary coffee shop/bakery. They have unique menu options with a Latin flare. If you are undecided, you can try a flight that features some of their most popular latin inspired lattes. Some of these flavors, such as the coquito, are a little on the sweet side for me and give more of a dessert vibe, but maybe thats to be expected. Their cajeta latte is definitely a favorite and well balanced for me, and the mango lemonade matcha is perfect for a summer day. The staff are friendly and helpful when ordering and make a beautifully layered drink. Be sure to check out their instagram for special beverages that are not found on the menu board. While you're there, don't forget to try their empanadas or a breakfast sandwich. The torta was even more delicious than I had anticipated. I will definitely return to try more. read more

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I went for the first time today with my sister. What a cute little spot. I'm happy to see a small business doing so well. It was a bit of a wait for our food and drink, but that was expected due to the amount of people there. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because the chicken was a bit too dry for my liking. The flavors were delicious though. I would definitely go back and try something different. My sister said her Cuban sandwich was delicious. Congratulations on your success. read more

Cafe Ava - Chicken Chimi and a matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Coffee is good. Food is better. Unfortunately they are next to my house, but do not open until I am already at work. Stopped by with the puppy at 7:30 on a Saturday because they normally open at 7, but still closed. Apparently we only like coffee in the afternoon here read more

Starbucks who? Yep.. I said it.. this coffee deserves an award. You can taste the flavor in the roast and quality of coffee. This Spanish cafe has ice coffee flavors like FLAN, TRES LECHE, CHURRO, HORCHATA, but my favorite is called BONBOM. If ice coffee is not your thing they also have FRESH ORANGE JUICE made to order, TEA, Breakfast/Sandwiches and pasties. Oh did I mention Its also insta worthy?? Get your coffee, take cute pictures, and go support a small business who's killing it! read more

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What a cute little place! I was in the area this past Wednesday and decided to pop in based on the recommendation of a friend. I can't speak to food, because all I ordered was the House Latte with oat milk, but boy was it delicious! Perfect latte with a delightful, not overly-sweet cinnamon flavor. It even came with a little cookie! Definitely exceeded my expectations. Made me regret not trying one of their breakfast sandwiches since the coffee was so darn good. Seating is limited, but decent for the footprint of the café. Steady stream of customers, so there was a little bit of a wait for the coffee, but nothing obnoxious. I feel I've waited longer in line at the big coffee chains than I did hear. There are a couple of tables outside that can seat 2 as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Place was clean. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area again. read more

Cafe Ava - Small House Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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