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    Caffè Nero

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alizabeth B.

    Needed a spot to work for a few minutes with WiFi and coffee. Stopped here near downtown Providence. Coffee is delicious and the food is too. I got the ham and cheese baguette with a Classico cup of brewed coffee. I think I'll try the cold brew tomorrow. Great spot for a quick and easy breakfast. The staff was really fast, kind, and helpful. Would recommend.

    Cool vibe
    Alan B.

    Caffe Nero is directly across from the Omni as you head toward downtown "Downcity" Providence. We stopped here three times, and dined here twice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When this place isn't too busy, it's excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a warm ham & cheese croissant which was tasty and on the third visit I enjoyed a warm ham and cheese baguette. The service was friendly and prompt and the food was simple but tasty. So what happened on the 2nd visit? We just stood in line and didn't move for almost ten minutes. They were processing many phone orders and couldn't keep up. So we left and headed elsewhere on that visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, as long as their not too busy, I'd be happy to grab a quick bite here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sanea F.

    We wanted something quick to eat before heading out and decided to come to this cafe.café. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a nice rustic book decor and feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a line close to rhe door when we got there. We waited about 15 minutes but it was worth it. The service was great!! We ordered the lemon coconut frappe which was perfect blend and none of the flavors overshadowed the other. The strawberry watermelon refresher is a must to get! The butter crumb cake was nice and dense. Also, huge! The pistachio muffin and the raspberry muffin had great flavors and wasn't too much. The next time we visit Providence, this place will be a must to go to!

    Pistachio Muffins
    Nozomi T.

    I stopped by the coffee shop because it was near the convention center in RI, and it opened at 6:30, which was good for me, since I drove from Boston in the early morning and needed a cup of coffee so much! I ordered a hot drip coffee with extra half-and-half and pistachio muffins. Both were so delicious! The coffee had a citrusy flavor. It might be hard to find a parking space, as it is located on a busy street, but it is a good place to get on wifi and have a good coffee.

    Andres A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A really cool coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stopped in for a latte and bagel. I had the everything bagel and my girlfriend had a croissant. It was a great start to the day. They also had different types of danishes and cakes. If you want a breakfast sandwich they have that as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The coffee shop was really nice with various types of seating areas (tables, comfortable chairs and high top chairs).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed this spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Jennifer T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space here is really nice -- huge, with lots of seating and little corners where you don't feel crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot to get some work done or just hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The line was long even in the middle of the day, and while the staff was friendly, they seemed a bit understaffed. I ordered a caramel latte, but it came out more like a cappuccino with way too much foam (though the foam itself was tasty and creamy). They do source their milk and coffee thoughtfully, which is a plus, and there's a good variety of food options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, the ambience was the highlight (4 stars), while the coffee itself was just okay (3 stars).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A nice experience, but not a standout.

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    Gordon S.

    Stopped in for some afternoon coffee and sweets. Not disappointed. We sampled tiramisu, cinnamon bun and chocolate cake. The tiramisu was one of the best Jess has had. Light and full of flavor. Cinnamon bun had awesome icing, but likely was better freshly baked. The cake was rich and chocolatey, but a bit dry. I had cold brew with cold foam and it was excellent. Strong, but not bitter at all. Jess had latte, her favorite and liked it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place, great service from Tolani.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Her work partner seemed a bit controlling, so glad we had her serving us.

    Butter Crumb Cake
    Stephanie T.

    I came back to Caffè Nero for their Iced Strawberry and Vanilla Matcha. I really liked their matcha, but the strawberry preserves were a bit too sweet. Either way, it was a very refreshing drink. I also got the Butter Crumb Cake and this was very moist and smooth. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff are always friendly and there are always plenty of seating inside and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Caffè Nero remains a great spot to kick off your morning or recharge midday.

    My Butter Crumb Cake to-go & fruit smoothie.
    Eric V.

    Came in from AZ for 4 days & stayed at the Omni Hotel so I decided to walk across the street to check this Café place out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was a clean & quaint place to meet up with friends & have a large selection of drinks & baked goodies to suit anyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered an Italian Ciabatta (which they heated & sent it to space), a Butter Crumb Cake & a fruit smoothie of sorts (Opted out of Energy & Protein) & all were very delicious. The gentleman with a beard that appeared to be training a new-hire lady, was very prompt in taking my order, came off as a professional in what he does but still remained kind & made me feel that my business was valued. After he took my order, I also felt he had it all under control & he did. I would recommend this place to anyone staying near the area of the Omni Hotel.

    Raspberry Croissant Muffin
    Mikaela L.

    Caffe Nero is a staple in the neighborhood! The drinks and snacks are very good! I don't personally like the chai latte here, and since that is my go-to drink at a coffee shop, I rated Nero a 4. I tried a new snack today, their raspberry croissant muffin, which was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like that the space is very large and has plenty of seating. There's a mix of small tables, large tables, high tops, and armchairs. I love the mix of seating that can serve a bunch of purposes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are usually very friendly. However, it isn't always the quickest service. If the line is long, it sometimes takes a while for the staff to make drinks and heat up food to get through the line quickly. The line is rarely that long though, so it's still worth a visit!

    Tiramisu Latte
    Kamal B.

    From the great music vibes, to the gorgeous space inside, this Caffe Nero is a must visit. Definitely recommend getting the Tiramisu Latte because o m g it's SO GOOD???????? It's unbelievably like perfectly sweet yet not too much and also has a wonderful taste of coffee...yumMYYY!!!

    Iced white chocolate mocha
    Shelley P.

    We stopped in for a quick breakfast, [[HIGHLIGHT]]plenty of seating, relaxed atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed white mocha lattes, frittata, egg sandwich and an apple pastry. Would not hesitate to come again if in the area.

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    Food was very tasty and service was excellent and quite fast considering the super long line! Ambiance was nice and cozy.

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    Ceremony

    4.4
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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!

    Ceremony definitely overpromised and underdelivered on expectations. It would have been a complete…read moredisappointment if not for the visually appealing presentation of the drinks. Driven by heavy social media presence on Instagram, this shop proved to be a classic example of a cute concept that fails on execution. The shop features a modern, clean aesthetic but suffers from highly inefficient operations. The layout makes it unclear where the ordering line actually begins, and the printed menus do not match the menus displayed on the wall. This forced a rushed ordering process, leading me to order a standard Strawberry Matcha. While the drink's presentation was pretty, the flavor was only average and did not justify the steep, overpriced cost--especially for an establishment located in a prominent college area. Color was on point but flavor was very milky and slightly tart. I don't say this often, but it needed sugar. Service was interesting. Drinks are served filled to the brim without lids. You retrieve the lids yourself in a separate counter area. This design flaw was highlighted when a nearby couple spilled their entire order onto the floor simply while walking over to get a cap. Rather than stepping in immediately to help clean up the mess and offer new drinks, the staff stood and stared at this couple for longer than they should have before offering assistance. Also, I would've liked a teddy bear too but didn't see it on the menu so I didn't order it. Between the high prices, lackluster service, and operational confusion, the overall experience does not warrant a return visit. Go get a sugarcane drink around the corner instead!

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    Items for sale by local artists
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    Ellie's

    Ellie's

    4.3
    (614 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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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.

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    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
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    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich
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    Brown Bee Coffee

    Brown Bee Coffee

    4.3
    (92 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I've only been once so far but I was very impressed by the quality of the pastries. I tried a cafe…read morelatte croissant and really enjoyed it! Super flaky and a lot of delicious flavor from the filling and garnishes. It was very busy when I stopped by midday. They were out of some items already (I missed out on trying the French onion croissant before they replaced it with another menu item). I did find a spot to sit outside but I can see it being even harder to find a seat during peak times. It's a bit off the beaten path yet it's known and popular for a reason. I'm looking forward to visiting again and trying more items and of course the coffee!

    It was a Wednesday afternoon, and I was craving a good latte. I had seen this place on social media…read moreand added it to my list of cafes to visit. There is a parking lot in the back, but I was not sure if it was for the café or apartments downstairs, so I just found street parking nearby. The inside gave me Spaniard vibes because of the cream, smooth walls and dark wooden accents. The following were the two things that instantly caught my attention when I walked in: They have merchandise on display for sale and it seems like high quality material and they had a vehicle made of croissants on display, maybe about 1.5 ft x 1 ft x 6 inches. They have their pastries on display which helps visualize what you're getting before buying it. They are unique and big in size. Their drink menu is good and includes a mix of teas (including matcha) and coffee. I went with the bee latte which was supposed to have honey, cardamom, and cayenne. I was interested in seeing how sweet, herbal/minty, and spicy would taste together. I was also [easily] self-convinced into getting a Za'atar croissant. After our order came out, we walked outside and sat at their patio area which has about 5-6 tables enough for two people each. The latte was good. I appreciated how it was not sweet, but I did think the cardamom was too subtle. It seemed like the cayenne was powder just sprinkled on top and I might've inhaled half of it on my first sip, so I was dying a bit. The Za'atar croissant was given to us in a brown paper box with the outside of their building drawn onto it. Since we asked for it toasted, it was warm and extra crispy/flaky on top. It was flat (about 1 inch thick) and about 6 inches in diameter, so big enough to share if you're just interested in a light snack. The inside of every swirl was packed with olive oil, middle eastern herbs, and lots of sesame seeds. Although it may take away from the traditional flavors and way of eating it, I wish it came with something to dip it into like whipped cream cheese or smashed olives. Nonetheless, it was delicious. On weekends, they have a laptop free policy which I think it good to allow for more people to enjoy, rather than people taking up tables for a while to do work.

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    Coffee area
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    Spanish latte
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    Seven Stars Bakery

    Seven Stars Bakery

    4.4
    (385 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I don't normally go to this seven stars but I was in the area! The cafe was clean and had a nice…read moresetup for their line. They had the usual free samples out - bread sample was gone but a few pieces of the cinnamon roll were left to try. I came for my free birthday bread and ordered the country pan loaf sliced. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie because it looked too good to resist!

    This was my second visit to Seven Stars Bakery. I stopped in on a mission to find a round loaf of…read morehard, crusty bread to serve with a steak dinner, and since I had just picked up a cake down the street, the location was super convenient. The snow made street parking a bit tricky, but thankfully there are a few parking spaces in the back of the building. Once inside, the bakery was lively and smelled absolutely delicious. There was a great selection of fresh artisan breads to choose from. I ended up with the durum loaf, which was perfect since I planned to make an olive oil dipping sauce. The bread was exactly what I hoped for crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, airy with a mix of large and small holes, and full of flavor. I also couldn't resist picking up two Valentine heart sugar cookies with jam because they were just too cute. The only minor downside was that the employee who helped me wasn't very smiley. Not rude at all, and my order was handled quickly, but it felt a bit different from the warm cafe vibe you might expect. Prices are higher than if you went to a mom and pop bakery but this was expected. Overall, a great stop for quality bread.

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    Delicious pastries and breads
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    Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza

    Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza

    3.8
    (122 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    There are easier ways to sell pizza than opening a place like Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn…read morePizzeria Smithfield. Federal Hill gives you an audience. People are already there looking for a place to eat. Walk down Atwells Avenue long enough and they'll eventually find your door. Smithfield asks something different. It's a different beast. Out here you're competing with strip malls, chain restaurants, and parking lots. Nobody accidentally ends up here. You have to give people a reason to hit the turn signal, pull in, and stay awhile. Jacob Kamborian wasn't interested in building just another pizza shop. So he built a room. Not a pizza shop with a couple of televisions bolted to the wall. A real room. The stage isn't tucked into a corner. It's the centerpiece. Microphones are already set. The drum kit is waiting. Across the room, a long wooden bar stretches almost the entire length of the space, wrapped in old wine and liquor crates that look like they were collected over years instead of ordered from a catalog. Guitars hang on the walls. Music posters fill the gaps. An American flag watches over the dining room. Warm lighting softens the reclaimed wood and the whole place feels comfortable the moment you walk in. It doesn't feel designed. It feels lived in. Come for pizza. Stay for the night. That's a big gamble. When you ask people to spend three hours in your restaurant instead of thirty minutes, the food has to back up that invitation. We ordered two very different pizzas: an 18-inch Brooklyn round, half pepperoni, and a personal Sicilian with extra sauce. The Sicilian got my attention immediately. Before I took a second bite, I flipped the slice over. The bottom told me everything I needed to know. Evenly browned. Crisp from edge to edge. No pale spots. No soft center. No collapse. The middle stayed light and chewy without becoming heavy. Every bite had just enough push back before giving way. The sauce was savory, herby, and tasted fresh. Asking for extra sauce wasn't about rescuing the pizza. It was simply getting more of one of its best qualities. The Brooklyn pie told a different story. The back crust had more body than I expected. More chew. More bread. Plenty of cheese. Plenty of pepperoni. Plenty of oil. By the third slice, the pepperoni cups had turned into little pools of smoky, spicy oil. That's a Brooklyn slice. If you know, you know. What impressed me most was that the craftsmanship never disappeared beneath all that richness. The bake stayed remarkably even across the entire pie. The rim was consistent from beginning to end. Every slice folded cleanly, held together, and ate the way it should. Consistency like that doesn't happen by accident. Neither does a room like this. Jacob Kamborian has been making pizza in Rhode Island for fifteen years. The move from Federal Hill to Smithfield wasn't a change of address. It was a chance to build the place he'd been working toward all along. A place where the pizza, the stage, the bar, the music, and the people all belong together. After spending a couple of hours there, I understand the bet. He hit the jackpot.

    This was our third visit, and while the pizza is good, something always seems to go wrong here…read more Despite the restaurant being quiet with plenty of seating, service was pretty slow. We ordered garlic knots and two pizzas--a Margherita and a Coney Island. Our server even repeated the order back and specifically asked if we had any special requests, such as. getting the pizzas cooked to well done. I requested "medium," yet both pizzas arrived overcooked and marked "well done" on the bill. The garlic knots were the highlight--perfectly cooked and loaded with garlic. However, the pizzas were a letdown. The Margherita didn't have nearly enough fresh mozzarella, and the other pizza had the wrong toppings. When we received the bill, we saw that they served us a "Cyclone" instead of the Coney Island we ordered. We were hungry and had already waited so long that we didn't bother sending them back. At $28 per pizza, the experience at Napolitano's isn't worth it. Serving premium-priced food on paper plates feels cheap, and while we smelled fresh popcorn from the machine on the bar, none was ever offered. The live band was a nice touch, but between the slow service and consistent errors, I don't see myself returning.

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    Napolitano's Brooklyn Pizza
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    Chicken Parmigiana hero sandwich
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