This was my first time here and I was not disappointed! Fantastic friendly staff! I had the berry crepe with ricotta and it was cooked to perfection. I'm a hardcore coffee drinker and had a snickerdoodle coffee that was amazing. The only criticism I have is that they don't accept debit cards and I'm solely a plastic carrier, but they were so accommodating of that and even offered to let me pay next time I came in (we ran to the ATM). Beautiful little cafe feel. Definitely going back here. read more

Caffe Bon Ami - Fruit and ricotta crepe and a Belgian waffles - Bakeries Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I have consistently visited this adorable caffè for the past two years and I have been nothing but pleased every time. The service is excellent, and the food is equally as amazing. The owner, who is always behind the counter cooking or making beverages, never fails to make me feel welcome and doesn't forget who I am despite how long its been! The atmosphere of this Parisian-style caffè is comforting, and makes me feel like I'm in another world for the time being. I absolutely recommend stopping by Caffè Bon Ami for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! read more

Caffe Bon Ami - Belgian Waffle with hot Vanilla Chai Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

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The dedication Malcom brings to this business is unparalleled by any other restaurant owner that I've ever met. The man puts his heart and soul into making Caffe Bon Ami the best breakfast place in the state. ALL of the food and drinks are home made, and trust me, it shows. Prices are extremely reasonable, and the service is like family. This place serves as a local meeting place, where almost every time my wife and I have gone, we've run into someone we know. The more you come back to Mal's caffe, the more you feel like family. read more

The waffle was light & flavorful. Egg sandwich on thin English muffin was great protein and reduced carbs. Atmosphere is homey small cafe. Thank you Jerry & Crew for deliciously delightful start to our morning. read more

What a gem! So much more than I expected. Huge menu all displayed on the wall. Very friendly people, seems like a good hangout. Coffee selection is just beyond... So many choices from the famous "poop" coffee to straight up hot black. Beautiful presentation too. That man is a true barrista (barristo?). Food was pretty tasty. Love the crepe options. I tried a savory crepe and I would do it again. The boyfriend partook of the homemade spinach focaccia and was happily impressed. One important thing: they only accept CASH. We didn't have any. They owner told us just to pay next time we came in. We laughed. He didn't, he was serious! Super hospitable (We ran to an ATM anyways). Wonderful cafe that felt like home, a beautiful little Parisian home. read more

Our Friday go to breakfast; the best cup of cappuccino I've ever had and I love the new open face fried egg with ham and spinach atop a crumpet. Delicious and nutritious. Love Mal for creating it. Hubby loves his breakfast sandwich on Mal's focaccia bread. Mmmmmm good read more

Cannot begin to explain that outside of Rome this has to be the best cappuccino.Actually challenged him to repeat the feat thinking the first was a fluke.Exactly the same.Great food ,atmosphere,banter and customers. Bon ami ooh la la cest ci bon!! Ben S. read more

Wanted a small coffee shop to sit down and rrlax so wifey googled and found this place. Just what we were looking for. The sign with all the various expresso & coffee combinations was perfect, I learned more about coffee in this trip than I ever knew in my life. The owner Malcolm is a great guy, made us feel welcome. We eat out a lot and we have favorite spots... this just made the list! Be back soon! read more

Was a frequent customer then moved away from the area. Didn't have any problems with the owner prior. 4-5 years later I was randomly in the area and decided to return. I placed my order and smiled. The owner yelled out loud with a menacing demeanor "whats so funny, you think this is funny?" He kept repeating it so everyone in the small shop was staring at us. He seemed upset we came in his cafe. All i did was smile while placing my order....never been treated so poorly. read more

Being new to RI, I have been slowly trying different local restaurants. One thing I hadn't been able to find yet, however, was an amazing cafe. Until I found Caffe Bon Ami, that is. Walking in, I was immediately overwhelmed by the choices of coffee/beverages in general. The staff and owner, Malcolm, were able to spout off hundreds of different types of drinks at me until I chose one (I landed on a hot moccachino with cinnamon). I also got a Belgium waffle with fresh strawberries and bananas. Although it was a bit pricier than I imagined, it was worth every penny!! It was the best coffee and waffle I had ever tasted. Malcolm also was nice enough to come talk to me for a bit while I ate. We talked about my move to RI, his funny experience in my old state of NC, and how everything at Bon Ami is made fresh by hand. Everything from the staff, to the food, made me feel very welcome and happy. I now plan to go back every weekend to try all of the different types of drinks and food! read more

Caffe Bon Ami - A hot moccachino with cinnamon, and the lightest, fluffiest Belgium waffle with fresh strawberries and bananas - yum! - Bakeries Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Came here about a week ago, out of many coffee places in Rhode Island this is by far the best places I've been too. The coffee was awesome. Very tasty and uniquely made. The service was awesome, most places you go to buy something to eat the employees aren't as proud to be there so they give you dirty looks and aren't in the mood to service you, but Cafe Bon Ami was very different i was actually able to take my time to pick what I wanted to have. The owner was a great man, he taught me something that day I was so surprised about the facts of different coffee beans he knew of. I would definitely come here again!!!! read more

Caffe Bon Ami - Bakeries Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

Was looking for a place that served good espresso in the area and stumbled upon Caffe Bon Ami. Very happy I did because the cappuccino was excellent, which is hard to find around RI. They deserved five stars for that alone, but the people working there and the owner were very friendly. Talking with him he was extremely nice and takes a lot of pride in the products they serve. Definitely my new favorite coffee shop in RI. Will be back soon. read more

First time here and loved it! Quaint, charming, and my cafe au lait was perfect. The staff was helpful and welcoming. Beautiful way to start the week with my . Will definitely be back! :) read more

First visit and I went for the Kopi-Luwak coffee brewed in a Belgian siphon machine ($25, enough coffee for 2 people). The coffee was delicious, the owner is very, very, VERY enthusiastic and knowledgeable about his product (he advertises "pomp and circumstance" and he isn't kidding... you get a mini-class when you order, and even shows you a picture of the animal that "produces" the coffee and a sample of the, ahem, "raw product" when it is extracted from the marsupial... verging on over-the-top but hey, I told you he was enthusiastic). Overall it was a great experience. Also had a pecan waffle, which was a good batter-style waffle, but the real treat was the coffee. I'm definitely coming back, and if my future visits are as consistently good as my first, this place will rank a 5. This was the best coffee experience I've had in Rhode Island in the almost 4 years I've lived here. Worthwhile mention: This place accepts cash only. read more

So much about this place reminds me of France: the decor, the food/drink choices, the service. That last part is not a compliment. I've never waited so long for a latte (or heard it pronounced with an accent on the "e"). My wife and I were going to have breakfast, but we waited so long to order that she gave up and left. And it wasn't because there was a line, but because the guy running it was micromanaging so much he couldn't be bothered to acknowledge me for several minutes because he had "9 other things to think about" (his words). Even once he had someone take my order, it took several minutes to get my latte. He had the boy who took my order come out to ask if I wanted chocolate powder (because I finally just sat down) and then, even after the boy told him I didn't, he insisted on coming out to ask me again. The place was only about 1/2 full, so I can't imagine how it would be when it was actually busy. The latte was good, not great. It was too hot, there was no lid for the to-go cup, and I think the espresso might have waited too long to go into the milk while he was doing his 9 other things. Some of the food selections looked like they might have been really good, but I have no plan to go back to find out. read more

Caffe Bon Ami - Not a big fan of espresso drinks with grounds in the bottom of the cup at the end. But the foam held up. - Bakeries Near Me - Cranston, Rhode Island

I was visiting Rhode Island for about 3 weeks and found this cafe my first day there. I went back several times. Malcolm, the owner, is an amazing human and everything at the cafe is made from scratch (except the bagels). The biscotti is fantastic and not bone dry. The coffee is probably the best coffee in Rhode Island. I had the power plate several times and it was great. Malcolm is also a great listener and the cafe vibe is exactly what I would look for in a "regular spot". If I were living in Rhode Island, this would be my go to place for breakfast, brunch, and coffee. Definitely coming back! read more

This place is adorable. I only had chai latte and my sister had a coffee, but we both loved our drinks. It is a very cute little café and the service was wonderful. It is cash only, which I did not know before I placed my order (I failed to read the signs), but the cashier/barista said to just bring the money back some other time. I was two dollars short and they love their customers so much that they just let me go. Of course, I ran to the bank to take out more cash but it just amazed me. This is a great little place and I will definitely be back, this time with more cash. read more

Love this place and of course the owner Malcolm. The coffee, the food, the service = stellar. Any chance I get to tell people to come to this cafe, I do. No matter what he is doing or who he is talking to Malcolm knows how to make everyone feel cared for and special! If I lived closer, I would hands down be here everyday to read, write and laugh with my favorite shop owner. The cafe is always tidy, neat and smells delicious! The last time I was there lovely classical music was playing and it was just the right music I needed to wake me up and start my day off right. Best part besides Malcolm himself was the AMAZING mocha he made me. It was the perfect blend of chocolate and espresso. If licking inside the cup was a polite action, I would have licked every last bit of this mocha. Then of course the breakfast sandwich hit the spot, cheesy, pepperoni and egg goodness. You just can't go wrong at this Cafe! read more

You guys. I consider myself a caramel latte connoisseur. This place has the best iced caramel latte I have ever had in my life. That's a bold statement. But I stand by it 100%. The owner is friendly and knowledgable about all things coffee. He gave me a sample of the milk that they use in their lattes (which is part of what makes it so damn good) and I swear the heavens opened up above me and I saw the light for the first time. I forgot what he said, because I was in a haze of deliciousness, but something about seeping the milk with chocolatey goodness. Highly, highly recommend. (Cash only, btw!) read more

Passed by the Dunkin Donuts on Park as I was looking for a fresh bagel other than the usual DD. walked in and was third in line to order. There were couple of specials for breakfast so decided to call my daughter to see if she wanted one of the out of the ordinary dishes. Got on my call (keep in mind 3rd in line) The owner came out to help and looked up at me on my cell and started complaining to other customers how he hated when people came in and got on their cell phone to ask others what they wanted. I was stepping aside (even though there was no one behind me). Due to his rudeness I turned around and walked out. This is no way to treat a customer- especially not from an owner. I'll take my business elsewhere!!! read more

If your looking for the laid back type of cafe without all of the TV's and wifi this is the place. It's based on a European bistro with phenomenal food and excellent coffee. You must try the Kopi-Luwak coffee if you go there and make sure it's between 7am and noon for that specific coffee. This cafe was built on character, integrity and love. Everything from the homemade muffins to the waffles to the Panini sandwiches are excellent. This is a place you can bring a date or just yourself and you will meet some great people here as well. The owner Malcom dedicated his life to building this cafe with his mom Susie who passed away. Susie's spirit and love still roam this cafe everyday. I give this place a 5 star rating by far. read more

This is a very nice European style coffee shop. Healthy. Breakfast snacks are tasty, so are lunch items. Coffee is good. These types of comfortable places with taste are not so easy to find. read more

This place is fabulous. It is cash only and I forgot to take $$ out prior to stopping in. The ladies were generous enough to let me take my coffee and GF/Vegan cookie as I went to the ATM down the street. Even told me I could come back later to pay if it was an inconvenience. In top of it all, my Americano and cookie were awesome. This place is an absolute gem with their level of customer service. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

I was going to write this great review about how I wandered in for a coffee and everything was awesome and everyone was nice and how I can't wait to come back and do it all over again, but that's exactly what everyone else wrote! So instead of writing the same thing over again, I'm just going to let you k ow that they're spot on. In fact, my only suggestion is that there are so many amazing drink options and delicious looking home cooked/fresh baked snacks, they need more of a streamlined menu. Unless the plan is to overwhelm you so you order it all. In that case, well-played Caffe Bon Ami, because that's exactly what I did. Just like every other reviewer, I'll be back. read more

Love this place. The egg sandwiches are the best and all the coffee drinks I have ever gotten have been perfect.

You can't imagine how great this place is, especially when you see its location in a nondescript area of a place like Cranston, Rhode Island. I live in the SF Bay Area now and have tried hundreds of independent coffee shops in Rhode Island, New York, and in Sidney, Australia. This is the best I've ever had. I went way out of my way, twice in two days, on a recent visit, just to get a cup of the golden concoctions there. I may have used the whole trip to Rhode Island as an excuse just to go there. The owner Mal is super friendly and very talented. On a good day you'll catch his Mom, in her 80's, helping out as well. He can make coffee using almost any method: espresso machine, french press (like Europeans like it), sleeve (like at Philz in the Bay Area), or drip. His blendeds are made from actual coffee and skim, 2%, or whole milk, however you'd like them, and he adds syrups in the right quantities. They taste like coffee instead of sugar. He also makes crepes, waffles, and muffins from scratch. It's also beautiful and clean, with a unique copper ceiling and other decorative elements. Really, truly, this undiscovered gem is among the best in the country. read more

The best breakfast place around! Great customer service. As soon as you walk in, Malcolm makes you feel like part of the family. This was not our first time here, and we will continue to stop in when we are in the area. Not only does the staff make you feel right at home, but the food and drinks are wonderful. Today we had a capuccino, a gluten free english muffin with egg, spinach and cheddar cheese, and a wheat bagel with ham, egg, spinach, and cheddar cheese. The food was fresh and delicious. The kitchen staff brought it out to us and made sure we were satisfied with everything. The friendly regulars chatting within the cafe are a testament to the wonderful population that this cafe attracts. They always ask how your day is going and are willing to strike up a conversation. Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped here for a quick breakfast and loved everything. We had cappuccino, banana and Nutella crepe, spinach and tomatoes crepe and panini with turkey. read more

Great local coffee shop. Malcolm is a cool dude and will always make you laugh... even early in the morning.

We have ventured to Caffe Bon Ami a few times and every time we have been completely satisfied! The owner and his staff will go above and beyond what is expected in order to please their customers. No matter where you are in the state this place is well worth the drive! We have sampled various coffees and loose leaf teas and they all have been served piping hot and have been delicious. The crepes and waffles are amazing, seriously the best waffle I have ever tasted! The owner will come out and talk to you about your drink and food selections to make sure you are happy - what a concept! Highly highly highly recommend! read more

I have been coming to bon ami for over eight years. The owner is so friendly and always remembers me. The staff is also very nice. The coffee is excellent and I like to get my espresso beans from him. If I have any questions on machines or coffee he always responds and answers my questions with great detail. You can tell he really knows his stuff. read more

If your a fan of real coffee and authentic Rhody folks who remember your name. This is the place. Incredible quality crafted coffees and this is the home of Big Train Chai a national brand. The experience is unforgettable. read more

Best coffee in the state in my opinion. The owner really knows his coffee and the bread he makes has so much flavor. Little bit of a wait because they do make everything fresh to order. But Mal knows his stuff. read more

Fantastic small coffee house although they only except cash it is definitely worth it I haven't found any other places so far to compare the coffee from Italy and this place gets pretty darn close read more

Nice inviting coffee shop. I've tried at least 4 different espresso based drinks (all hot) and my favorite to this point is the "Butter Rum Surprise". Be prepared to have cash on hand as this is the only for of payment accepted. The only negative I have to add would be the lack of consistency when it comes to the temperature of their drinks. I'll definitely return! read more

This spot has great food, and bodes a nice little-get-away vibe. Very good savory/sweet crepes, authentic Belgian waffles, paninis on homemade bread, and of course, great coffee in an array of bold body and flavors. They know their stuff and even add in extras like their very nice, homemade hummus. Highly recommend. read more

The coffee is delicious. They take their time to make it exactly the way you want it. Seriously one of the best coffees I've ever had. I can't wait to go in and have breakfast. read more

Cozy cafe in the bustling city of Cranston; the food is fresh and delicious, as well as their coffee, and the staff is very friendly. I hope they consider moving to a bigger place, because it does have limited space and seating which is unfortunate when it gets busy. Nonetheless if you're looking for somewhere to get a fresh crepe or waffle and a coffee, this is the place for you. I didn't realize they were cash-only, but luckily they allowed me to go to an atm and come back with the money for my bill. read more

If you want the best cup of coffee! Wonderful egg sandwiches, crepes, muffins etc too.

I never thought one of my favorite coffee spots would be on a busy street in Cranston. I love its cozy decor. In nice weather they open the rather large garage-like doors so you get a true outdoor experience. On the other hand, in the winter dress warm because those doors are a bit drafty. The thing, pardon me, things that really make this place unique are: the amazing crepes, great regular coffee and selection of the truly gourmet coffees and the mother-son that run the place. I would make recommendations but I've never had anything that wasn't fantastic, neither have my friends. read more