Found this lil cafe on this yelp site . I was looking to explore some new cafe's and this lil gem…read morepopped up. Across from Charlton hospital. It's kinda hidden but not really. It's an adorable coffee shop and vegan lunch spot. I was told they've been there coming up on 7 years! We ordered our iced coffee which was perfectly made. I had the chick pea Pennine which was delicious and a cinnamon twist. They have a pretty extensive menu. Also ample tables, WiFi for worker bees and outside tables on a cute porch in the warmer weather. Parking is available in the back which was great! All was well. A definite try.

The blueberry lemon poppyseed scone was out of this world! 10/10 recommend. The prices were very…read morereasonable and service was great. Will definitely be back!

They have the potential to be wonderful. The staff were pleasant. The place is cute and clean from…read moreinside. It has all the great potentials for a great coffee shop. However, the drinks were below average. I think they use very dark roast beans which they taste more on the burnt side. The Americano was disappointing. And the flat white was not flat white at all. They tasted like Americano with a little bit of milk. My suggestion to the ones in charge is to get better coffee beans. Get light or medium roast. Or high quality dark roast. And get the flat white ratios right.

A friend recommended this café to us and we decided to give it a try this weekend. We were both…read morepleasantly surprised. The service was friendly, The prices were reasonable. It's decorated very simply, but it was very clean. We ordered a caramel macchiato latte, a cold brew, an omelette and a muffin. Everything was very fresh. My husband said it was the best latte he's had. We will definitely be back! The only thing I would say as a negative was I was unable to find their menu online to look at it before we went. But it was definitely worth the risk!

Omg i have been a massive fan of this shop for a longggg time now and i can say they just keep…read moregetting better over time! They have the most amazing drinks (im obsessed with the monthly specials) and their baked goods are addictive. Any food I have had from here is so so good too! I love everything about it! Since my first visit six years ago, they have expanded seating areas which are super cozy, added local vendors and a mural. It's so quaint and adorable and i just love it!

Was there yesterday after church…read more Nice clean place, menu includes nice pastries and a great assortment of breakfast treats The coffee and cappuccino are outstanding Service, excelllent

What a great coffee shop with such a great vibe! I will definitely be returning…read more The mocha was made to absolute perfection!

Exceeded my expectations. I got the breakfast bowl special which has farro, peppers, onions,…read morepotatoes, and topped with an egg - it was a really tasty bowl. The ingredients were actually cooked together and well seasoned making for a cohesive dish rather than one of those bowls that just dumps separate ingredients into a bowl that lacks flavor. Would get this again for sure. My only complaint is that my egg was covered in black specs which appeared to be burnt cast iron residue. The honey lavender scone was also great - nice texture - almost biscuit like tbh, and the lavender flavor was a little too subtle for me to really taste, but I still enjoyed it. The place is cute as well but be warned they don't let you use a laptop here which I'm not a fan of. I didn't have a laptop on me but I know a lot of people like to go to cafes and do some work. My friends got sandwiches and they rated them 10/10. The bread looked like they had the perfect texture.

This is my go-to work spot when I'm visiting family in Bristol and need sneak off for a a few hours…read moreto work. Fabulous house roasted coffee. Warm, inviting space with friendly staff. I haven't tried the baked goods, but they look delicious. Their fig and nut bar is excellent.

Borealis has been a regular stop for me for years now, and I'm overdue writing a review. The…read moreBristol location is the newest and is tucked into a converted mill building on Wood Street. Tt has everything you'd want from a great coffee shop: comfortable seating, plenty of room to spread out and work, a rentable conference room, and something you would not expect from a coffee shop, the Aurora Bar, stocked with a nice selection of local spirits and other favorites. My partner and I stopped in for a quick nibble for lunch on Sunday and this was perfect. My partner went with the Caprese sandwich, which is served on a pressed ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, spinach, pesto mayo, and balsamic. It was simple and tasty, and I was lucky enough to get a couple bites! I went with the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, which was also simple, but packed with flavor. It had all the obvious ingredients with the addition of pickles, which added such a nice briny little punch and really hit the spot. Something worth noting: both of our items were ordered from the laminated menu at the register, not in the beautiful leather-bound Aurora Bar menu, which appears to be an evening menu with cocktails and other tasty food items. For drinks, I went with an espresso tonic; the slight bitterness of the quinine plays really nicely against the bold espresso, and it's one of those combinations that's refreshing in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. One small note for the team: the Riverside location has always had a real warmth and cohesion to the staff that I haven't quite felt at Bristol. It's not a dealbreaker by any stretch, but a little more energy behind the counter would go a long way. Still a five-star spot, as the coffee and the space more than make up for it.

4 Words-Raspberry Shortbread Cold Brew-Ive tried over 60 coffees this month-no lie- and this was…read morethe best one Ive had. The cold brew was so smooth. They also have beer, wine and dessert martinis! Lots of seating both inside and out. Baked goods looked so good. Lot parking. Absolutely loved it here.

Really nice staff ! We were visiting from out of town, and they were all really sweet with their…read moredrink recommendations, and offers to help us customize our drink . didn't try any of the pastries or foods, they looked really tasty. They had some cool artwork in and around the bathroom and lounge area. Also had really neat furniture and an old-school coffee grinder, which was a fun touch. The shop was clean, the coffee was OK. I got a decaf short bread Raspberry latte for reference.

Very good food and staff is super friendly. Love the atmosphere and the vibe. Worth a visit…read more Alan S.

I've visited several times in the last couple of years. My most recent visit was this week (June…read more2026). It was very busy for noon on a weekday, though it is summer and the weather was gorgeous. The restaurant itself is clean and well kept. The outdoor area is lovely. There's plenty of seating and a fun tiki bar that opens in the summertime. For lunch, I got the wild berry iced tea and the breakfast bowl. My sister got the tea and avocado toast. Portion sizes are small, and at cafe prices. The avocado toast was super disappointing... it was one slice of bread, a smear of avocado, and about a quarter cup of chopped up tomatoes. I put more butter on my toast than the amount of avocado this one had. It's a great local spot, but be warned about the food/prices.

Our first visit to Folklore was a great experience. The restaurant is a bit quirky with its seating…read morebut didn't matter because our party of 4 sat at the bar. We needed a reservation for the bar seating because the limited tables were all booked. Reservations are a must days in advance. We tried three different appetizers, grilled cauliflower, steamers, and grilled octopus. We were very pleased with all three dishes. Flavor popped on every bite. For entrees we had the Nola Style Shrimp N' Grits, Folklore Burger, Salmon and Chicken Bowl specials. The Portuguese cooking style created mouth watering bites and succulent flavors. We were all very content, and full after our meals.

Heading home from a stop in East Providence, always wanted to try this restaurant since I was…read moreunable to get to Eli's Kitchen when it was open. Anyways, enjoyed my lunch. Ordered the clam chowder which was very good. It leans towards a Rhode Island Chowder, which I prefer vs. the creamy New England Chowder. Nice flavor, and the dice chourico was visible . I only found it a bit salty and it was served with a Portuguese roll. I also ordered the Cacoila sandwich which was also served with on a Portuguese roll and I opted for the seasoned fries which were very tasty. The pork was tender and flavorful, but again a bit salty for me. I don't use a lot of salt and my tolerance and taste of salt is low. Otherwise the sandwich & chowder had some nice flavors.