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Cafecito Taiyaki

4.4 (114 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Meagan W.

Very cute ice cream shop with fish shaped waffle cones. Would absolutely recommend if you're in the area. It's right next to all the restaurants on Federal Hill.

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Sierra F.

This was my first time coming to this cafe, I never had the opportunity to go to the previous location. The interior is very pretty and clean. I loved the music they had playing. The worker was very friendly, even helping me pick which latte to get. I got a crème brulee latte with chilaquiles and my best friend got avocado toast with coquito latte. Everything was got was really delicious, the lattes have a perfect sweetness to it, they do lean on the sweeter side just an fyi. They have outdoor seating as well which is always nice in the summer. I can't wait to go back and try the taiyaki ice cream. I believe they start doing those after 2 but not entirely sure. Excited to go back!

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Jackie D.

Decadent dulce de leche latte with a cute little croissant on top. Rich, creamy, and strong coffee flavor. A bit pricey, but everywhere is increasing their drink/latte prices; here, at least it tastes like an artisan coffee that is in some ways more like an indulging dessert than just a drink. Will have to try their other items in the future! Would come back!

Caprese Crostada
Madison K.

I ended up here for breakfast one morning. The breakfast menu was limited but I had heard good things about their espresso drinks and fun croissants. I got a seasonal latte that was pretty good! I also ordered a caprese sandwich which is served on a croissant. It was pretty tasty but it was missing something- more pesto or basil perhaps. My ex had the audacity to ask if I had eggs at home since nothing on the menu was speaking to him...he ended up getting a chocolate croissant which was also pretty tasty. The inside of the cafe has some really fun murals, and I saw the cubed croissants go into the case on my way out, I'll have to try one next time! There's street parking since it's off the hill, so good luck there!

Taiyaki/Ice Cream Menu
Nicole V.

I've been here twice and both times it was very good. The tart of the strawberry tasted amazing with matcha. The Ube Taiyaki was so good. Next time I am going to request to get it disassembled with a cup because I couldn't eat it fast enough. We also got to try the Oreo Taiyaki and the vanilla ice cream was very good as well. The staff is quick and friendly, and it's cool in there too. I'm excited to have a soft serve ice cream spot all year round!

Vivian A.

Stopped by for the grand opening and it was not great. The customer service was not as pleasant as I thought it would be. For a grand opening I would have expected the workers to have an upbeat attitude or have a welcoming atmosphere. There was no welcome, thank you for stopping by, it was just what are you getting and here is the total. For being the only person there the wait time was a little long, maybe it's because their still new but I can only imagine if they had a long line how long it would take for a coffee to be made. The iced vanilla bean latte came out warm, if I have an ice coffee I'm looking for the coffee to be iced cold not lukewarm. The coffee spot is called "cafecito" meaning "COFFEE" and it just tastes like MILK, there was NO coffee flavor. It was so bad unfortunately I had to throw it away. I don't think I'll be back but it was nice to give it a try

xstrawdinary taiyaki
Stephanie T.

Tuft & Taiyaki is a workshop held inside Helado Taiyaki. This workshop is a spin on paint and sip classes (artists provide step-by-step instructions to reproduce a pre-selected work of art while they drink wine or other beverages), I'll instead do tufting and get taiyaki. The tufting workshop is a 3 hour creative class that teaches attendees the skills needed to create their own tufted projects. All materials and equipment were provided, making it an all-inclusive experience for anyone looking to learn the art of tufting. I've been to RI's first and only taiyaki shop many times prior and is a really cozy and delightful ice cream shop. It was announced Helado Taiyaki's last day in Rhode Island is 09/15/24 so I knew August would be my last opportunity to take a Weekend Tufting Workshop. I registered on their website for Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00AM. The total was $90.95 which includes tax. Three days prior to the workshop, I received an email from Linette Lopez Torres recommending 5 designs for beginners. If a participant has a specific design in mind or would like freehand a design, they could respond back and she will take a look and see if it can be completed within the workshop time frame. Also if there is any specific colors that the participant would like to use, you can just let them know. I chose a flower and changed the colors and added a smiley face in the middle. On the day of the workshop, doors opened exactly at 11:00AM and our 5 work stations were set up. I first signed a waiver and then learned how to use the tufting gun, threading yarn, and tried a few lines before starting on my design. It took me a little while to get the hang of things, but then it was really fun and I was tufting along. The 3 hours passed by so quickly and I really am interested in tufting again. Once I completed my rug, I chose to pay an additional $25 for them to provide some finishing touches (they'll glue, apply backing fabric, and trim rug to give it a professional finish.) I'll get a text message when the rug is ready to be picked up. It was a truly personalized and intimate experience. The instructors were always available for assistance and were very patient. The workshop was really memorable. At the end of the workshop, I had the opportunity to get a taiyaki. I chose the xstrawdinary taiyaki that has vanilla soft-serve, strawberry jam drizzle, condensed milk drizzle, and custard filled taiyaki. It was so yummy. About 2 weeks after the class, I contacted Helado Taiyaki to inquire about my finished rug and they responded 15 minutes later saying it was ready. I came back on a Sunday afternoon to pick up my finished rug. It came out beautifully and I'm so happy with it considering it's my first time tufting. I also got the ube ice cream and it was delicious. I am so sad that Helado Taiyaki is closing on 09/15/24 and I will really miss their taiyaki.

Lux crostada
Kent S.

Rating: 4.0 Came back to try the place after they changed the place to offer pastry and drinks. It's a cafe/breakfast spot/ice cream place that offers hispanic influenced menu and taiyaki ice cream. Since it's near the federal hill, Parking is not the easiest but they do have street parking nearby. Inside was mote decorated and looked nicer than I previously visited. They do have few seatings available for eating at the location. You order at the counter and everything else is pretty much self service. We ordered the lux crostada, house special lychee drink, and Nutella croissant cube. House special lychee drink was initially not mixed so I had to give it a good mix before actually trying. The taste was good and refreshing but I didn't really taste lychee and felt more like a mango drink. My lux crostada was good. Pretty much a lux bagel but on a croissant. It was pretty messy and might be better if they cut the croissant in half and stuffed the ingredients in between rather than placing all of it on top. The Nutella croissant cube was interesting. I had heard about the craze of cube croissant but this was the first time trying. It was pretty aesthetically but It was difficulty to eat as you had to cut them and Nutella bursts out when you cut them creating a whole mess. It was tasty and certainly did not skimp out on Nutella. It was a good portion and we could only finish half. Might be good to share with multiple people. The service was good and staffs were nice. Overall the place was pretty good but I think there are improvements that can be made still. The location is also a bit inconvenient and parking can be hard to find on busy days. Overall a solid breakfast/drink/ice cream spot around federal hill area.

The fish cones are super cute and very fun.
Tim C.

What a fun little take on an ice cream place. Came here after eating at Angelo's on the hill because we had heard it was a great great female, minority owned business that had a unique take on ice cream. We heard right. Upon entering the cute little, super busy ordering area, you get struck by how many options there are. There are five or six already existing choices of toppings and flavors, as well as a make your own option. I went with the Oreo, which had about six different other things mixed into it. For $5, this cup was a great value. The ice cream was top notch. The toppings were diverse and interesting with lots of different textures and tastes. I loved it. It's also a cute space to sit down and enjoy your treat. It was super busy at 6: 30 p.m. on a Sunday when it was 39° out... I'm sure it gets very busy when it's warmer so get in there early and get a feel for what you're going to enjoy. I could not recommend this place more highly. Super fun. Super tasty. Super value.

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Matthew V.

The service was very friendly, the seating area was not sparkling clean but it wasn't dirty either. The ice cream creation reminds me of Instagram... looks cool in a picture, but in reality it's a mess. The fish cone bottom was served very warm, filled with soft serve ice cream which immediately melted down the cone and over my hands. I couldn't even get a picture fast enough before I was covered in dripping ice cream. It's just too messy. I had to eat it as fast as I could so I couldn't savor the creation. I ended up taking off all the toppings because it was melting away by the second. Sorry, but this was a miss.

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Sophia C.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! They have a mix of bakery options and a range of flavors for taiyaki. The only other time I've had a cube croissant was at Lakon Pattissier in Boston, so seeing it was a pleasant surprise! Definitely going to grab one next time. As for the taiyaki, they should make a liquid IV version, I need this 24/7. It didn't feel like a race against time eating the ice cream of fear of it melting (like I struggled with at locations in Boston). Not to mention the generous size of the portion too! The rich flavor of the ube flavor was so potent, I might as well have bit into the potato itself, GOODNESS! The people who work there are so sweet and took the time to discuss the process and random flavors and toppings involved. They even sometimes host little events (like a stitching one when I visited the second time). Overall, the place is amazing and is 100/10!!!

Kim S.

The kids wanted to try the ice cream in the fish cones! All 3 of us enjoyed the ice cream and the yummy toppings. There were a few cute areas inside to take pictures and limited indoor seating. The location is convenient, on Federal Hill. This is a cute place to stop to celebrate a special occasion.

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Naia L.

Have been following them on instagram and wanting to try their famous croissant cubes! Finally made it and was definitely worth it! Parking in that area is always horrible, no matter what day or time, prepare to drive around unless you want to pay at a lot. The shop is very cute, with a few tables so its not just take out. Went on a Sunday around 11:30 and was pretty busy in the shop; i waited a while for them to take my order but there seemed to be only 3 people working (2 in front one in back making hot items) so it was understandable. They were nice and attentive. I noticed they had chai latte on the menu, ordered one and it was so good! Only wish they had coconut milk or skim as an option (they do have almond and oat, plus reg milk). I ordered a biscoff cube and a guava/cheese pasty. Paid little over $30, which isn't cheap but they tasted so good, it was worth it! I will def go back! We

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Hi all, is there parking? I also heard they are closing, is that true?

Hello!! The parking is on the street in the area behind helado taiyaki. I parked by the apartment building that looks like a church in the back. And they had closed for a while but then the business was bought by other partners, so now they're open… 

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