Loved the Coffee Exchange, good place to drink a new friend, sit outside, drink your coffee and people watch. Coffee's delicious. and then you can do your work there too, free wi-fi beautiful thing read more

Popular coffee shop with a cozy vintage feel, although spacious. The service is good and so is their coffee. Located in fox point, def a place to swing by if you're in the area. read more

I noticed 20 great selections of coffee beans and the owner chunk was very nice he made a coffee that looked like in the movie with the milk foam design really cool and tasted great. read more

this is my favorite coffee shop in all of Rhode Island, and trust me, I've tried them all. the coffee is outstanding, their espresso drinks are delicious, I don't know how they do it... wonderful atmosphere, always bustling and feels like a small town, people are always meeting one another there - I've met several people interested in my hobbies or books I'm reading. quiet enough for studying or tucking in w a book, but also great for a casual coffee date or catch up. I recommend either a latte or a mocha. read more

I absolutely love this place. Such a local, warm vibe inside and it's always bustling with energy. I love their mochas and vanilla lattes, and their bean selection is pretty great. The beans are fresh and they don't burn my espresso (ahem Starbucks). Not the biggest fan of their gingerbread or banana bread, but their almond croissant is good and they sell knead donuts! read more

Paid 5.86 (including a $1 tip) for a single bag from a pre packaged box tea in 12 oz of hot water. It was extremely disappointing and I won't be going again. Tasted stale. It use to be reasonable fresh loose tea in a satchel which was well worth it. Times are tough but I feel ripped off. read more

Love, love, love it!!! This is a fun place to just sit and read or chat with a friend. The outdoor seating in the summer months is a big plus. Every concotion I've gotten from there has been really tasty and the little homestyle pastries are a nice addition when you need something to nibble. I love that they roast their beans there and the selection they offer as far as whole bean coffees. My fave is the French Roast Sumatra from Gayo Mtn. Yums! read more

Ordered a skim latte and it was strong, just the way I like it! The place was packed with coffee-drinkers and students on a Tuesday around 8 a.m. Nice place, although it seemed a bit tight if you wanted to lay out your books and study. I would go back if I was in town again! by the way, fair trade coffee! All the more reason to continue my patronage here! read more

SUPER CUTE PLACE, very hipster crowd, good music but the chai I had there made me terribly sick to my stomach (I was not sure if the milk had been properly refrigerated) and they had these gluten free energy bars that the girl behind the counter recommended that were so dry that they would not dissolve in my mouth no matter how long I chewed. They were like an oat cake or something? Oats have gluten in them, too so it was just a bad experience all around. There was a lot going on behind the counter and a lot of confusion about who was making the drinks and the people would start with a drink and then go and grind coffee and then go back to the drink they were making. It was frenetic and chaotic. Not to mention the clientele. There was a girl seated next to us that had several electronics plugged in and she was just annoying having us get up to move for her to put her stuff different places. Let's just say for a tiny little woman, she took up a lotta lotta space. It's in a cute neighborhood. read more

I love this coffee shop. Nice staff, great coffee abd can buy fresh beans in all different varieties!!!

Nice Barista's, but there are too many students who park their rumps with their laptops for hours on end.

This place is very solid. Drinks are huge but tasty. More seating would be a vast improvement - I think they're trying to work on this. Will go back. read more

I don't do too much hanging out at Coffee Exchange, I really just come here to buy my coffee beans. The beans are always fresh and the roaster is a coffee aficionado and takes a lot of pride and detail in his work. It's pretty much the only place I buy my coffee beans. Well done. read more

I'm no coffee guru, but I do like their coffee. The ambience is warm and friendly and inviting, definitely a lot of students but it's a great place to go get some work done or jus to grab a coffee read more

Unnecessarily snobby for what it offers, and good coffee can't make up for TERRIBLE shop design. So, so cramped. Takes forever for service.

Coffee is great. Knead Sour cream doughnut is great. The service not so great. There are 5 people standing behind the counter. Its 8 am and there are two customers waiting in line. One of the five employees is using two registers to wait on one customer....so we wait in line....NOT one of the other 4 employees asked...Can I help you?....so we wait...I finally get waited on and I order a very tough order.....a medium black coffee and a doughnut. I pay...with cash and I get my coffee...and then I wait for the doughnut...and wait..and wait..while the 5 employees mill around behind the counter.....I finally ask for my doughnut and they employee working the register says...oh yes... we are waiting for employee X to get the doughnut....she could have reached for the doughnut herself....I understand systems and processes BUT I just want a coffee and doughnut. Your system is flawlessly and rigidly executed but your customer is unhappy...and not coming back. I will just go to Knead and get my coffee and doughnut. read more

I am a picky about coffee, and this place serves up my favorite cup of coffee....especially the iced coffee. It's strong and fresh and they serve it up with a smile and great efficiency. I suppose it is a little pricey, but definitely the place to go for a good cup of coffee. read more

You are simply beautiful. I have had many cappuccinos in my short life, but this wonderful one wins the prize. At first I was overwhelmed by the coolness of the place. Could I be as cool as them or was I just an imposter trying this place out and if so did the regulars know? My tasting accomplice is usually a coffee drinker but has been doing the tea thing. She asked the helpful woman behind the counter about flavors and caffeine amounts in many of the teas. She knew what she was talking about, which is always a plus. It took me a few minutes to decide whether I wanted, coffee, tea or something else. I decided on the something else and I am glad I did. It was STRONG! It was BOLD! It was everything I needed to get me through a whole foods shopping trip that was looming. The best part was the foam, nice and thick and frothy...just the way it should be. The woman was also very mindful about asking if I wanted whole milk, I ended using taking 1%. My sister loved the tea. I can't wait to go back to try some dessert. The mini cupcakes were very tempting...and so was the chocolate cake :) read more

The place is open all the time and somehow is never, ever not busy. That's because they have, without a doubt, the best coffee in town. And they make the best coffee drinks in the city. Others will try but none will compare. This is a place for the serious coffee drinker but don't put off coming because you're not sure what to order. The baristas are great and will help you figure out what you'd like. Just ask. They also have a nice selection of teas and pastries brought in from local bakeries (thank goodness they brought back the Almond Croissant - worth every single last carb). My only complaint (and thus 4 stars) is the seating. Too many table crammed into too small an area hogged by folks who come and stay all day. It's so bad that they have to shut off WiFi on weekends to try and move some of them along on their merry way. I visit other places for coffee but always end up back here when I need that cup of quality java made as only the Coffee Exchange baristas can make it. read more

Their coffee is so strong that even a small cup makes me wired and queasy. Maybe this was a particularly strong batch, but I'll stick to the tea. read more

A bit pricier than your average coffee shop. $4.05 for a small caramel iced but I must admit it's prob one of the best coffees I've had. Parking can be a pain when you just want your quick coffee fix read more

My favorite coffee shop ever. Great food and coffee, nice staff, and diverse, friendly coffee drinkers (from Brown students to elderly, lifelong Rhode Islanders) who are always ready to chat. Plus, all the coffee is fair trade, with sustainable growing processes. Finally, it's a great place to stock up on your own beans, and to buy equipment for all your coffee-related needs. read more

Coffee Exchange is one of the best coffee shops I've been to, at least in terms of their coffee. I don't often stay there to enjoy it since the shop is almost always packed, but I often stop to pick up a cup before a road trip, before work, or just to enjoy while walking around Wickenden or India Point Park on a nice day. There are always several different types of roasts and beans to choose from for hot coffee, and their iced coffee is always strong and delicious. You can also buy beans there, which I'd recommend, though I personally can't brew coffee quite as well as Coffee Exchange can. They also have a wide variety of baked goods sourced from local bakeries, and there is a nice little patio to enjoy your caffeine in the sunshine if you're lucky enough to snag a seat. read more

absolutely love this place. i come here often and get the iced mocha or tuxedo. one of the best I've ever had. i also buy coffee beans here too, they have great beans from all over the world. read more

My favorite local coffee shop. The coffee selection itself is wonderful, and I like the atmosphere, too - professionals + college kids. My only complaint is that it's always crowded! Took me forever to find a seat. read more

Great local coffee shop with an incredible selection of beans and a very friendly staff!

Cool coffee house vibe and very helpful staff made coffee buying very sensory. Do it if near Brown!

I would be very careful with going to Coffee Exchange. Yes, the ambience is great and it's a nice place to study, but their products are deeply questionable. Things are overpriced, and you really aren't paying for quality. Granted, I've had some pretty good lattes here, but recently I got serious food poisoning from an iced chai latte. My friend also mentioned that she has had stomach upset and agitation after drinking the lattes at Coffee Exchange. Why pay ~$5 for a latte that is subpar and gives you food poisoning? It's better to leave Coffee Exchange alone--there are much better spots with better quality products such as The Shop and Dave's. read more

A favorite of mine since they opened their doors. Quality coffee, friendly and knowledgeable staff usually, but a 15 minute wait for a medium Cafe Tobe when it's not crowded? Most of the orders that came out before mine involved steamed milk which ties everything up. Maybe there should be an express espresso lane. read more

This is simply the best place EVER! If you are new to Providence and you want to know the local scene, this is the place.

the nicaragua american roast coffee is the best I've ever had! (excluding Fauchon's blend from France but France is too far away for me now :-( read more

Coffee selection is SUPERB!!! Best anywhere. We drive all the way into providence at least every other week just for coffee.

Love this place! The coffee is excellent! Super strong for those who love strong coffee like I do! It's a place I frequent a lot. Not only do they have great coffee but it's a great place to study! The staff are nice and friendly! Would recommend this place! read more

I love the coffee (strong) and a great place to study, do homework, read a book, or meet a friend for some chess. They have chess boards!!!

This place turned me into a complete snob because I cannot go anywhere else for my coffee/lattes. The mocha blanca is my favorite and it's ALWAYS made perfectly, like how??? My favorite coffee place in RI! read more

I have only been to this place couple of times, but it seems to have cool vibe. It is a local hangout place and has a large number of options for coffee. read more

I usually get tea here and so far it's been good. Not my favorite place, but I'll make a stop when I'm in the mood. The coffee selection is enormous. read more

If you like your coffee FRESH and are concerned about the environmental and social implications of your purchasing decisions, Coffee Exchange is the place to be! They specialize in organic, Fair Trade coffees from a number of exotic locales (who knew that Papua New Guinea was a coffee producing nation!?), all of which are carefully roasted in-house. The Bolivian and Costan Rican vienna roasts are perfection. read more

Love this place ! Great tea and wonderful atmosphere.

Back in 2009 I'd spent three years searching for the perfect espresso bean to feed my Jura Capresso Espresso machine. Finally, after many unsuccessful samplings from all over the world, my friend Ted L. referred me to Coffee Exchange. Their Santo Domingo Fedecares Espresso Roast provides the basis for the best Espresso I've ever had any where in the world....I mean any where...I've tried them all...in person or through purchasing of the bean. I live in NJ and order 6 lbs every 1.5 months and couldn't imagine life without this bean. I plan on visiting RI this coming Spring and will be sure to visit Coffee Exchange. Thanks for making life that much better! read more