Coffee is not very good, ice coffee is all ice, prices are outrageous for a very small amount of coffee.

Seriously? I only wish I would have seen the reviews of this place before we went. Not the lying five star reviews, but the correct one star reviews. She is clearly a thief! We were astounded when we got 2 teeny tiny smallest coffee's we have ever seen and a cookie and she charged us $21.35. When we questioned the bill, she pretty much spoke very fast, double talking, and blamed it on 8% tax. Plus she charged me $1.00 for a teaspoon full of honey. she reels people in because you feel bad that she's the only one working and she's a nonstop talker. Our calculations say, she overcharged us by her advertised prices by approx $4.00. Please hear me clearly that I am all for entrepreneurial ship and small businesses. Otherwise I would not have entered the place. But this is just plain rudeness. I wish I could give zero stars. She has to make up by overcharging for all the customers that never come back a second time. Did I mention that the cookie was terrible? Dry, old, tasteless. Had I known I wouldn't have paid a dollar for it. Save yourself from this pain. read more

Nice but tiny location on the dock. Sizes on the smallish end. Lots of pastries, enjoyed it more than the coffee. One worker so be patient.

We ordered a monkey mocha, a s'mores latte, and a regular size bottle of poland springs water. They were decent drinks, but nothing special. However, the price was special. My total was 25 dollars!! When I looked at the break down, each coffee was about 9 dollars, and the 16.9 oz of water was 4.50. I'm still in disbelief that two drinks and a water was 25! read more

Enjoyed 2 coffee's, 2 muffins, cinnamon roll and bread for $70 could have had a whole sit down breakfast Be warned she doesn't tell you prices until the end and does not list prices. Beverly Hills or Malibu doesn't have these prices read more

If you paid with your card just dispute it with your bank and you will get your money eh back! No way should she be robbing her customers! Hopefully with enough people disputing and getting their money back she will learn to not rob her customers! $72 that maybe should've cost no more than $30!!! What a joke! DISPUTE CHARGES! Got my $ back and away from a thief! read more

Coffee Grinder - $72 for ALL this... Better off going to breakfast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Went in to grab a quick bite, a water, small coffee that was about three sips worth and a danish was $30. As soon I took a bit of my danish I noticed a hair on the top. I quickly went back in and just asked for a refund because I wasn't hungry anymore as the hair just turned me off. The lady in charge denied seeing the hair and I picked it off and gave it to her, for her to say I could not get a refund because it probably got in there as soon as I left the store. I work in food service and some people struggle with fears of germs and such and when that happens you give them a refund. This business obviously wasn't in need of my $10 and the lady handled this incredibly unprofessional and rudely. Would not recommend this store unless your in the mood for a soggy almost $10 danish read more

Way too sweet - despite asking for just a touch of flavor shot. The bottom of the cup tasted like the gestational diabetes challenge where you have to drink 100g of corn syrup. The coffee itself did taste good, but after the first few sips the syrup completely took over. $8 for a very small cup. Not worth it. read more

The owner could not be ruder. Yelled at me for grabbing 2 napkins. Coffee is also not good.

As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a plethora entitled behavior from the owner. She did not fail to make my visit unenjoyable, bringing up my total of one coffee (with the portion size of a mouse) and a pastry up to an unbelievable total. She glared at me and looked me up and down, judging me when I asked for an extra caramel shot in my coffee. When I got my food, it was soggy and did not hit the spot at all. With the quality of the food I would think I'd be visiting a McDonald's or something. The experience here was completely unbelievable, with snarky comments thrown left and right from the owner as I was taking my order to support HER business. If I could rate 0 stars I would. read more

Coffee and drinks were fine - nothing to write home about. Same for the rice krispy treat we had. Location is beautiful. However, this place is INSANELY expensive. Like, wow I could not believe it. We ordered one small iced coffee with oat milk (which normally comes with a small upcharge), a small mudslide latte, and a rice krispy treat and the total was $25. The price alone is insane but the small drinks were the size of the free water cup you get at places with soda fountains - picture with iPhone 11 Max included for size reference. Insane. Do not get trapped into buying a coffee here. The beauty of Rhode Island is that we have coffee shops EVERYWHERE. Buy a cheaper coffee and go sit outside this place because there's other seating on the dock. read more

Coffee Grinder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I went to this place a year ago and like others experienced terrible price-gouging. afterwards I looked at Yelp reviews and saw dozens writing about similar experiences. I revisited Yelp to look at reviews to see if outrageous prices were still being charged and sadly they are. I would not recommend patronizing this cafe. read more

Go to Starbucks. It's cheaper and tastes better. She charged me a dollar for adding white chocolate flavor and a dollar for the whipped cream. It's robbery. read more

Coffee Grinder - Medium white chocolate mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

RIPOFF ALERT. $8 for a "large" coffee that was actually a small/medium by anyone else's standards. And then after being appalled by seeing what I paid... the coffee wasn't even good. If you're going to get a coffee near Banister's Wharf, GULP, do yourself a favor and buy a $6 coffee at Starbucks across the street. P.S. I never write reviews but am still mad about this. Don't be me. read more

Coffee is average at best. Prices are inflated. The baristas are rude and act like you are lucky to be there. Recommend going up the street to Nitro instead - they are much better and much nicer. read more

This is my favorite cafe on the waterfront in Newport and has been for the past 20 years I have lived in Newport. The lovely setting among the yachts and schooners of Newport can't be beat. The drinks and homemade goodies are wonderful (the owner makes them daily). I highly recommend the spiced chai and cranberry scones....neither should be missed!!! Thank you for always being there with your warm and friendly ways, Alyssa! read more

Coffee Grinder - Hanging out at The Coffee Grinder on the waterfront after sunset - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

-TOURIST TRAP- $31.56 for 2 coffees (1 Large, 1 small), 1 muffin and 1 cinnamon roll (purchased 8/24/20 just after 7:30am)....I will need a second mortgage before I can come back here again. read more

The woman that took our order was extremely nice and attentive! the cost for a small coffee 8oz is 4.95 medium 12oz is 5.95 which I find extremely expensive. A medium size corn muffin is 7.95 and it's pre wrapped in Saran Wrap. The entire menu is over priced and it was just ok. My spinach turnover was not tasty at all for 8.95 and also pre-wrapped. The only reason I gave it a stars is because of the the convenience of our time share and the woman who helped us. I would recommend the walk to Starbucks for a better experience.. read more

Update... if you want to make their premium $9 extra small iced coffee I found the recipe. 1) Make a pot of coffee 2) take a tincture and place three drops of the coffee and dilute with water 3) add Home Goods artificial syrup that was on the sale rack Enjoy! read more

I'm from NYC. So I'm used to people saying things are overpriced and paying the overpriced price lol. But I have never had a regular iced latte for $9. I've had a $9 coffee before but only with added shots etc. I'm baffled. But hey. Atleast the coffee tasted not bad. But no it's not any better than my usual $6 latte. read more

Coffee Grinder - Iced latte with oat milk $9 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

The owner is very nice. She runs this place pretty much by herself. Like many Yelpers have pointed out this is clearly a local place where locals go. The price point is a little more expensive, but in my opinion your paying to enjoy the location and sit at the dock with your newspaper, book or just to enjoy the ocean. It was one of our favorite parts of visiting Newport, grabbing a frozen cappuccino and watching the ocean. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Coffee Grinder - From the dock looking halfway into the little coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Best coffee in Newport. Service was great! So many great options, lots different flavors, and so tasty. Definitely take a trip if you are in the area! read more

Although the woman working behind the counter was extremely nice, the coffee was wayyyy too overpriced. I was actually shocked when I saw the receipt was nearly $10 for a small plain coffee. I actually felt guilty after buying it. My iced coffee was gone in a matter of a few sips too. Unfortunately won't be back unless the prices go down. It seems like there are many more affordable shops in Newport! read more

This place is a little pricey but it's absolutely worth it if you can sit outside the shop and enjoy the view! The hot mocha latte was great and they had a nice selection of pastry to enjoy with your coffee, I didn't get one but they looked really good! It was a beautiful way to start my morning and I can't wait to go again. read more

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I live on the north shore of Chicago and am appalled at the lack of quality of products for the price they request you to pay. My younger sister (who's 16) and I decided to stop here before the beach and she decided to treat to a frozen cappuccino, a raspberry lemonade, and a piece of marble cake. The total $22! We were taken aback by the cost of three items and the fact that they can justify the price. The small cappuccino I had was smaller than a tall at Starbucks and more expensive and at the end of drinking it I was left with half a cup of ice! And my sisters raspberry lemonade came frozen? Which was unexpected. My sister and I were taken advantage of. My sister is extremely disappointed in her thin slice of marble cake that somehow must've been $10?! (Price wasn't listed in store) and her beverage. I would never come back and you should never go. I'm used to paying high prices because of where I live but this is unjustifiable! I'm 99% sure she just pulled out drinks out of a freezer since she gave them to us right after we payed and the cashier was the only one working. read more

Coffee Grinder - Size difference between Starbucks and this place. Somehow this is more expensive and terrible! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Was recently visiting Newport from PA and wanted to try a nice little coffee shop other than Starbucks. WORST experience ever. It started when I requested to add my own cream to my coffee. Starbucks and other places will give you a little cup with cream if you prefer to add it yourself. She flat out refused and went on a long tirade about how she doesn't do that and I can go down the street to Starbucks and how maybe this is not the place for me! Then she tells me my 16oz plain regular coffee was 8.00!! Not a latte or anything special, just a regular coffee. I was astonished at the price and told her so and then she went on again about where she gets her coffee beans,etc. The coffee was so weak and terrible I almost threw it out. The next day I went to Starbucks and got my good strong roast coffee for $3.00. Not a good impression for my first time visiting Newport and the owner should be ashamed of her attitude and outrageous price gouging. read more

Unfortunately agree with the 1 star reviews. Complete tourist trap coffee shop - prices seem to be whimsically made at check out. $11 for an ice pumpkin latte and $10.75 for a large latte?? Quality and taste don't match the price. Plenty of other cute spots to check out instead read more

The Coffee Grinder is perhaps my favorite place to be. Every homemade pastry and beverage is made with hard work, dedication, and love impossible to find in chain establishments, and the atmosphere is frankly resplendent. To read, study, draw, watch the sunset, and reflect on life, there is no better place to be. A visit to the Coffee Grinder never fails to improve my mood. read more

Coffee Grinder - Enjoying one of the Coffee Grinder's signature frozen cappuccinos and beautiful view. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I give this place 4 Stars for great hospitality. The coffee is good and the owner is a fellow Marylander. It's in the water and it is quite hard to not feel good about everything when you're sitting in the water in 60 degrees and sun. Newport is a beautiful town with lots to see and do. Highly recommend stopping by this place for a coffee before you start your day. read more

Coffee Grinder - Cool coffee on the water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Nice place with a nice view for a morning coffee!! Great coffee as well! Outdoor seating read more

Coffee Grinder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Cool place to get coffee and speciality drinks. The woman serving the drinks was really laid back and friendly. They have social distancing tape so prevent people from standing too close. A bit pricey for coffee for my taste but a nice place to get ice coffee. Two medium iced coffees (latte and espresso) were $12 read more

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I wouldn't have had an issue with the overpriced coffee and food if it wasn't for my latte tasting watered down and my food dry as hell. The pastry was almost stale. Extremely overpriced for the quality. Also, the owner will make your coffee and heat up your pastry before you pay so there's no way for you to refuse it once seeing the price (which aren't listed anywhere until you pay and then she blames it on the 8% tax which wouldn't make that much of a difference). Over $8 for a small pastry and $9 for a latte read more

Ridiculously expensive! 2 bagels with cream cheese and 1 small coffee $22!!!! 8,95 for a bagel ? Never again! read more

At first I was upset because it wasn't expecting it to be that expensive but the iced caramel latte was one of the best I've ever had. The lady who runs the show behind the counter is AMAZING! read more

Coffee Grinder - Iced caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I don't even know where to start about the coffee grinder. This place is fantastic. I have so much respect for the owner of this place, she is a straight up one woman show to the max. There is always a line out the door, and she still makes sure to get everyone in and out in a timely fashion. She told us yesterday that she got in at 4:30 am. We went back again today, and she told us she didn't leave until 2 am this morning. That is absolutely insane, but she STILL makes sure everyone has a great experience. The coffee is better than Starbucks and much cheaper. The owner of this place truly loves what she does and it shows!! Make sure you stop by the coffee grinder when you're in Newport!! read more

Coffee Grinder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I have to agree with the others. 24.00 for 1 cup of regular coffee and two muffins is robbery and yes, a smile and a remark that she had baked the homemade muffin. Save your money and visit CRU Cafe at 1casino Terrace in Newport. It is the place to go for breakfast. 1 coffee, 1 juice, two egg sandwiches and a hand pie was only 27.00 also homemade. My husband and I compared the two places and feel that the Coffee Grinder was not worth it, CRU Cafe was homemade and 100% better and reasonably priced. read more

Really no Starr's Arlene Must be a friend of the owner to write that review or thinks we are all stupid ! Everything in over priced and nothing is made there!!!! The fabulous views are all over Newport! read more

Way too expensive. Paid $15 for a small cappuccino and a scone. I'm used to New York City prices (which I think are expensive) but even there I only pay half for a much better cappuccino and scone. Will definitely not come back. read more

I have to agree with Kristin S con artist! So expensive we got 1 tea 1 coffee and two bakery items for 41.00. Found out she was asked to move from Bowens wharf because of her high prices. Do not go there at all!! She talks to you while she robs you! read more

This place is right on the water with a gorgeous view. The owner was very nice and friendly. The food was pretty good and the coffee was decent. The prices are outrageous. We definitely will not be back because of the prices alone. We spent almost $60 just on 4 small food items and 2 coffees. The iced was a larger but the size of the drink was closer to small. The food was good but not great and DEFINITELY not worth those prices. The prices also weren't listed so we didn't realize how much it was until after we paid so I feel a little ripped off. read more

Coffee Grinder - cinnamon muffin, ham and cheese turnover and a apple danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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