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    Ceremony

    4.4 (179 reviews)
    ModerateTea Rooms
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Espresso and Matcha Martini's
    Yong C.

    This spot serves some of the richest and most flavorful Coffee / Matcha around. The service was excellent, and I loved that they also have a cozy café bar offering adult beverages, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely return again!

    Meg B.

    This place ruined all other matches for me. It's just so far superior, it's in a league of its own. Then the cuteness of the Teddy floaters.. stop it now. Just take my money. I like the one on south main a little better, people tend to "camp out" in the cafe on brook street with laptops and very hard to get a seat. No food which usually means you'll need to make another stop somewhere else but the matcha is truly unmatched.

    Ceremony Latte with Espresso Bear
    Maddy D.

    Good coffee, nice staff. I liked the ability to self order on the screen. The presentation of the espresso bears was an awesome touch. I would come back here again.

    Slovenian Red Wine with Fruit Sandi
    Ariel L.

    A place where you can actually work and enjoy good matcha and more! They have wine and cocktails too! Worth a try if you're having a tough day or just want to experience good food and drinks with a friendly atmosphere. Hard to find parking so walk if you're nearby. Good onigiri and tayaki!

    Robert G.

    Tucked away in a vibrant corner off Thayer Street, this modern coffee and tea shop is a true gem. From the moment you step inside, the clean, minimalist design and natural light create an inviting, calming atmosphere. The menu is thoughtfully curated, offering a blend of classic favorites and innovative seasonal drinks. Whether you're in the mood for a velvety matcha or a refreshing yuzu spritz, everything is brewed to perfection. The baristas are clearly passionate about their craft- friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to offer recommendations based on your taste. Served with attention to detail that borders on ceremonial. Whether you're working on your laptop, catching up with a friend, or simply taking a moment for yourself, Ceremony feels like exactly where you're meant to be.

    Menu April 2025
    Bea R.

    Ceremony is an Asian-inspired cafe in Providence. It's conveniently located near Brown University, so it gets plenty of traffic from students. Parking is tough in this area, so you're going to have to cross your fingers and circle around. We popped in on a Sunday afternoon to get some drinks before a road trip. It was PACKED with college students studying in groups. There's a decent amount of tables for individuals or groups of two, bar seating near the counter, and a communal table near the back for large groups. The cafe itself is beautiful. Very minimalistic decor, clean, and bright. They have Asian pastries and snacks available for purchase on display, as well as refrigerators filled with canned beverages, liquor (wowwww), and cold foods. Near the back area, they have merchandise and local pottery for sale. Now onto the beverages. There weren't any prices displayed on the menu... personally, that's a pet peeve of mine. You can look them up online... and boy, they are steep! They even charge you ten cents for no ice lol. Since this is an Asian-inspired cafe, most of their drinks have matcha, yuzu, ube, black sesame, masala chai, etc. It's one standard size for all drinks. The owner is passionate about supporting small, family-owned tea farmers in Asia, so she sources her products directly from them. We ordered... *Dirty Matcha 2/5 (~$7) - A latte made with milk, a shot of matcha, and two shots of espresso. I could tell that the matcha they use is high quality because of its vibrant green color. It was earthy and slightly bitter with a natural sweetness. However, the espresso was terrible. I'm not sure what kind of coffee beans they use, but it ruined the whole drink. It's what I imagine murky pond water would taste like... maybe they didn't add enough milk? *Keemun Milk Tea with boba 2/5 (~$8) - Keemun is a type of Chinese black tea with toasty and smoky flavors. They also added lavender syrup, which made it taste very floral... Too floral that I felt like I was drinking perfume. I did not like this at all, but my +1 did. Just a disclaimer... the boba they use is red bean popping boba, which I wasn't a huge fan of. Service was on the slower end due to how busy it was. Maybe I ordered the wrong drinks, but I most likely wouldn't come back if I was in the area. It's a cute cafe to get some work done, but the drinks are overpriced for the portions. I didn't love it, but maybe you will.

    Michelle T.

    Customer service needs a bit of work here. I walked in and the cashier said nothing to me but said hi to the customer behind me. The girl continued to just pick and choose what customers to say hi to. This whole interaction spoiled the whole experience to be honest. Most cafes are inviting and warm this one was cold and standoffish. On to the drinks: -Mango Matcha Latte: this was SO disappointing. There were fibrous pieces of the mango in this drink. I had so much in my mouth throughout the drink. See photos. I threw this drink out after a couple sips. The matcha was so watery and milky. For $7 I would expect them to at least strain the mango puree. -Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte: this was good but not good enough to come back. Overall, service definitely needs work.

    Rhianna S.

    The matcha was great! I have gotten it 2 days of being in town and purchased looseleaf teas. I will say the first day when I got extra matcha and sweetener it was better but overall would go again! It's such a cute place with nice staff.

    Pear Caramel Matcha Latte
    Jackie D.

    Cozy cafe with quality drinks. On the pricer side ($7-10), but good for an occasional treat or meet up with friends! Matcha Latte was a bit bland/tasteless, so my friend had to add some additional simple syrup to bring out the matcha flavor. I was obsessed with the seasonal pear caramel matcha latte the first time I got it - with the pear adding natural sweetness to the earthy matcha. Second time I got it though, the matcha was a bit too bitter to my liking. Service is standard; they get the job done!

    Jenn H.

    This is clearly a popular college hang out spot! There's a little section of cards and gifts and a refrigerator section with some treats to take home. I wanted the ube latte but I'm not sure if they don't have it anymore or were temporarily out. I got the hojicha latte instead and it was tasty. I also grabbed a matcha roll cake slice. I enjoyed the sweet treat. They have a bunch of interesting drinks so I will be back. Parking was tricky. Service was pleasant and answered my questions about how to get my drink (hot or iced, less sweet etc).

    halva babka, dirty matcha latte, iced caramel latte
    Isra A.

    This was on my list of places to visit in Providence. It's so nice to see the boom in matcha cafes so I was pretty excited. The matcha was ok, not too bad. I ordered a dirty matcha latte with oat milk. It was definitely not too sweet which is great because I usually ask for half-sweet drinks. The place was packed with students, but there were some tables outside which was fine for a spring day in RI. Also recommend trying the halva babka. It was pretty sweet (so perfect to pair with a less sweet drink) and a big enough piece to share with someone. I will say- we asked for it to be warmed up, but they were unable to do that :( idk why

    First Stop at Rhode Island
    Jackson J.

    I think the matcha latte was alright. I couldn't really taste the matcha flavor and only taste the milk. This wasn't the best but might need to try a different drink next time.

    Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte With Almond Milk + Caramel Pear Latte With Espresso & Oat Milk
    Angelica L.

    Overall: 4.5/5 [take out] We were lucky to find free metered parking right across from Ceremony since it was a Sunday. Ceremony has large glass windows, allowing you to see all the happenings inside. They offer a range of Asian-inspired drinks and food options, from egg sandos to hojicha lattes. Beyond being a coffee bar, they also feature a ceremony room and a bar that serves both mocktails and cocktails! Although it was crowded, it felt like organized chaos. Iced Strawberry Matcha ($6.50) + Oat Milk ($0.50) + Honey ($0.75): This was really good. The strawberry puree wasn't overly sweet, and it does require a bit of scraping off the cup's sides in order to mix it in. The drink itself was well-balanced with a smooth texture, and the perfect level of sweetness, even with the added honey. Iced Caramel Pear Latte with Espresso ($6.25) + Oat Milk ($0.50): I'd never seen a drink like this, so I had to try it. The espresso flavor came through without being overpowering or bitter and was complemented by subtle hints of caramel and pear. The cashier mentioned it was on the sweeter side, but I found the sweetness just right. The flavors also worked surprisingly well together :) I definitely recommend checking out this cute coffee shop. After we got our drinks, we enjoyed a stroll through Brown University and then headed to our lunch spot.

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    Got an ice umecha and tasted kinda watery even with light ice. Plenty of tables for study or work.

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    That dalgona latte was something else ... so good and unique. This cafe definitely has a certain vibe but I'm here for it!

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