Brunch at Cru Cafe was one of those "worth the hype" kind of experiences. We somehow got lucky with free parking right out front (a small miracle in Newport), though most of the surrounding area is paid parking. Be sure to keep that in mind if you're heading over. When we walked in, the ordering line looked long, but don't let that scare you. It moved surprisingly fast and was super efficient. Despite how busy it was, our drinks and food came out within about 10 minutes, which honestly impressed me. I absolutely loved the Benedict as it was perfectly done and packed with flavor. My chai tea latte was just as good. The tater tots deserve their own moment: extra crispy, golden perfection. The staff was incredibly nice and kept everything running smoothly, even with the constant flow of people. The ambiance is very much that classic downtown café vibe...busy, a little loud, and full of energy. Overall, we loved the entire experience. Great food, fast service, and a lively atmosphere that makes you want to come back. read more

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Solid breakfast and bakery with average espresso. The handpie and burrito were scrumptious while the flat white I ordered tasted a bit weak. Plenty of seating and parking out front. Very nice staff and charm throughout. read more

Cru Cafe - Night timer Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Newport, RI - we were looking for a quick and casual lunch spot in between visiting the Newport mansions so I asked a staff member for recommendations (always trust the locals!) and she steered us here. It was exactly what I had in mind and the food is fantastic! My family all got what they wanted between sandwiches, salads, and all day breakfast. My Straight from the Pulse Salad was so hearty and nourishing, beautifully plated, and brimming with fresh, raw and grilled/blanched veggies. I had a taste of everyone's food and all was really fab and satisfying. The cafe (which sells the usual cafe beverages and baked goods) is attached to a separate spacious dining area. You order at the cafe counter and they'll bring your order to your table. There are outdoor tables too. Very excellent all around! read more

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I always get my pizza across the lot at Mama Leonis and today I finally get to try this amazing cafe! Not only is the food fantastic but the employees here are so happy and nice and they deliver impeccable service! Fun vibes in here but there's a separate room that has 3 large tables for bigger groups or families! I live across the bridge so I don't always come this way but I think I might have to come more often for the burritos and delicious coffee! read more

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The food was very good and service was very nice and helpful. It's a cute place and can get busy the line grew long while we were there but seems to move. We got lucky to only have few people in front of us both times we went. We went to Newport just for two days and ate there both for a hearty brunch. Highly recommend We shared an apple pie pastry and blueberry muffin too. I had a chai latte day 2 he went with just coffee all was great. read more

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This is the spot to go to for lunch in Newport! Service was friendly and ordering was so easy at the counter. They give you a table number and there's plenty of seating indoors and out. The salad I got was one of the most unique and delicious salads I've ever had. I'm still thinking about it. The portion of salmon was huge and the caramelized onions and grilled mango were the perfect additions. I would definitely come back here again and get the same thing! read more

Cru Cafe - Grilled salmon salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

What a cute spot! Tip- if there isn't a parking space right out front just wait a few minutes. I didn't do this and ended up parking in the big lot and found it was $9.50/hr Amazing food and unique coffee options. I ordered a veggie egg burrito- it was huge! Mom got avocado eggs Benedict. I also bought a zucchini scone which was delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

Cru Cafe - Egg veggie burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Lovely vibes on a saturday morning brunch hour. Quinoa scramble was scrumptious and the roasted tomatoes and spinach blended well with the egg and cheese to create a scramble that wasn't too dry. I got the bee's knees (latte with vanilla, honey, and cinnamon) and i was on my knees! So good - i did ask for mine to be less sweet though. read more

Cru Cafe - Quinoa Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Cute space. Order at the counter. So many good specials it was hard to choose. Burger was good. Tots were good but didn't have much for seasoning. Peach tea is not homemade. Desserts look amazing but I didn't try any. read more

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Huge portions, great service, lots of seating. I got the Cru Breakfast and subbed the home fries with tater tots! The sauce that came with the tots was stellar. read more

Cru Cafe - Cru Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I really enjoy Cru Cafe. The food is always really good and you get quite a lot of food for the price. Inside can be fairly loud but the seating outside is really nice if you're able to find a spot. The servers are always super nice and helpful. I have gone here with my father, who is gluten free, and my boyfriend, who follows a low carb diet, and they were able to provide options for both of them. read more

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The shredded chicken burrito was delicious. Great coffee. Very pleasant atmosphere, great selection of baked items, friendly and attentive staff. read more

Cute little cafe tucked in behind the automobile museum. We came here for breakfast on Saturday. They have brunch options on Saturday and Sunday only which consisted of chicken biscuit and gravy. He ordered that and it was a huge helping. Two people could have shared. I ordered the Not Your Average BLT with a pumpkin cold brew coffee and both were so yummy! The lady that took our order was so nice and helpful and the rest of the staff were super friendly. It's a must whenever you are in Newport! read more

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I had a magnificent first meal here yesterday! I had the twisted toast. Two big pieces of smoked salmon and a perfectly cooked one easy egg...yum! Both over a big piece of panini toast with avocado. The whole thing was topped with capers and some red onion. Amazing! My dining companion had the Irish smoked salmon which also looked and, I was told, was fantastic. The staff was also amazing and only made the experience better. I also ordered a macchiato after my meal and it was wonderful. I'm running out of superlatives for this place. Just get there but please save a seat for me! read more

Cru Cafe - Twisted toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Great breakfast and lunch spot! This place came recommended to me and I was very excited to try this cafe that is tucked behind the automobile museum. The vibes are great and energy is lively. All the workers are so nice and there is open seating and it's all very tidy. It does get busy so I'd recommend getting there earlier if you want to snag a table easier. I got the Casino breakfast sandwich which was delicious and their homemade biscuit was not dry at all! The coffee was also really good. They also had some sugar cookie samples out which were yummy and soft! I'd love to be back to try some other menu items sometime! read more

Cru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Wonderful customer service. Food was flavorful and delicious. Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating and food/drink/dessert options. Ordered the quinoa scramble, Irish burito, and some desserts, everything was amazing. Reasonably priced. read more

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Always enjoy the food here... visiting with family the new expansion is Great!... kind and fast service! 5 starz... read more

Cru Cafe - Jalapeño Cornbread Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I had the Not Your Average BLT... delish! Avocado, egg, bacon, lettuce & tomato.. very tasty. Was there on a Saturday at 12noon and it's pretty crowded but there is plenty of seating - inside & out. Food came out quickly. Nice vibe. read more

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Very mid and bland. Go elsewhere. I had high expectations for this since so many people rate it highly. Maybe it's what I got. But it was very average. I also witnessed the cashier drop a muffin on the counter, picked it up, and put it back on the rack to sell. Kinda gross. $15 for a burrito is wild. read more

Cru Cafe - Chicken and White Bean Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Unbelievable food, fast service, fantastic ambiance. The line will be a little long but not too fret. It moves fast and the food comes out quick. read more

Cru Cafe - Cru Breakfast and 3 cheese omelette (add sausage) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Yummy Charleston Chicken and Biscuits on the Weekend Brunch menu. Would DEFINITELY recommend and eat here again. read more

Cru Cafe - Charleston Chicken & Biscuits on the weekend brunch bar at Cru Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I loved this place! The coffee was beyond amazing and quickly ready. The burrito , grilled cheese and sandwich was delicious but what takes the award is the loaded tater tots so yummy. The service and ambiance was amazing they were so quick and friendly. Definitely recommend!!! read more

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A Newport staple! They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have a restroom available inside. It is very close to the tennis hall of fame. It's also just great, probably the best coffee I had on this trip and it wasn't over priced. They also have many pastries inside that were great. I'd definitely get the Newporter. I recommend adding bacon to it! Service was also so so so nice. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Don't let a long line dissuade you from staying. The line moves fast and there is plenty of seating in the next room. My elevated avocado blt was amazing. The roll it was served on, a sweet Portuguese bread I think, was incredible and made the sandwich. Service was great-bussers noticed we were done and cleared our plates without asking. It's definitely a little noisier-don't go here hoping for a quiet and cozy brunch spot. We loved it so much we almost went back for breakfast our second day in town. read more

Great place in Newport for breakfast. Seating may be limited depending on when you arrive but worth it. Staff are friendly and make the experience easier by making sure you have a menu while you wait in line. The line moves well when you know you want to order but some don't . I had the Cru Breakfast. Eggs were cooked perfectly and there was a lot of bacon (a good thing). How's fries and toast round it out. It has indoor and outdoor seating which moved quickly so we saw no one waiting. Hope to be back soon. read more

Cru Cafe - Cru Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Cru Cafe is a bustling business that has a large amount of seating, an amazing menu, and the service was top notch. We waited in a long line mid-morning, as it appears to be a local and tourist favorite. Many people were already eating and the kitchen was busy, but the employees were quick and attentive and the wait in line and the wait for food was much less than anticipated. Oh my! The food was soooo good. We ordered smoked salmon avocado toast and avocado Benedict and fresh corned beef hash. Perfect portions and very thoughtful touches to classic menu items. There was a big glass case at the front by the register filled with a delicious variety of pastries. For beverages, I got a cappuccino, (my favorite) and a coffee. The flavor of the espresso was silky and delicious and it was easy to grab a coffee at the beverage station which had a few classic choices with house mugs stacked along the side. I was so happy to find this spot. It was rainy and chilly and this brightened up our day and filled our belly before the cliff walk. A must try! A+++ read more

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Went for lunch and there was a long line but it moved fast! We also got our food delivered quickly. Servers were walking around to cleanup, as well. Lovely little spot with lots of plants! read more

Cru Cafe - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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The food was good. For the price though, we weren't super impressed. Definitely get the apple fried donut though! Cream of tomato is a nice marinara, so definitely pair it with a grilled cheese. It is a little spicy though! Plenty of seating even when it's busy and staff is friendly and service was quick. Staff brings you your food, and you put your dish in the dish return area when done. They have outside seating too. Good spot for brunch/lunch. read more

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we LOVE CRU!!! Amazing food with GF options. They are busy sometimes in the morning but it moves quickly! quality food. wonderful staff. so so yummy read more

Loved this cute restaurant for a late brunch/lunch. They have a great variety of breakfast, lunch, pastries, etc. on their menu - so many great options. I personally went with their grilled cheese and it was delicious. My friends ordered the loaded tots and gave them a 9.5/10. The line to order might seem long but it moves very quickly and the service is great. I would recommend this place for a quick pick me up or a small breakfast/lunch. read more

Cru Cafe - Grilled cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Never disappoints! Melt in your mouth Apple cider donuts are back as well as seasonal scones which vary depending on the day - everything about this place rocks! The variety of choices including all day breakfast, pastries galore , service smiles the coffee you name it, they got it - I will let the pictures speak read more

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What a find! Full service restaurant where you order at the counter and seat yourself. The decor is absolutely adorable and the place is immaculate. I had the Cru breakfast that came with home fries that should be renamed "heaven on my plate". We also got a cinnamon roll and cookies to go. The service was an A++ so friendly and attentive. A must go! read more

Cru is located very conveniently in the heart of the town next to the Tennis Museum. It's a hybrid counter/sit down restaurant. For breakfast they have a very good choice of bakery items, breakfast sandwiches, traditional cooked to order breakfast entrees. Fresh squeezed juices and great coffee to boot. The service was great and everyone was friendly. Food was mostly good. My sandwich was good but not great. I couldn't put my finger on why exactly it wasn't great... maybe the presentation? Maybe it was a little too messy? Ah. I know. It was the lettuce. It was a BLT but maybe a little too much lettuce. My kid ordered eggs, bacon, and toast and she had no complaints. The OJ was great because it's fresh squuzed and coffee station is self service in mugs which I liked very much. The tater tots were my biggest complaint. It was a little too crispy and I got a slight sense the oil was getting past its prime. Was not a fan of the creamy sauce that they gave with it. Cru would have gotten. A 5 star rating if it were not for the tater tots. Overall I liked Cru. They serve dinner on Friday and Saturday nights and I will try them as it's BYOB and I love BYOB. A very solid breakfast option in Newport. read more

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The food is really good the head chef is nice the place is so clean you can probably eat of the follow the code is the best I ever tasted the breakfast is good but it's a little expensive but it's worth the money read more

Great breakfast & lunch options.. Great to find avocado toast on a menu, never can find it at many breakfast spots.. Will go back

Really loved this spot! Came here for brunch on the weekend and was a little intimidated by the long line (and also concerns for not being able to find a seat since you sit yourself after you order), but the line moved extremely fast and there is TONS of seating available (both inside and outside)! Cru Cafe has an extensive menu and also offers some weekend brunch specials - I got the Newport Brunch special and it was delicious! The food came out fast but be warned, the portions are huge so next time I would consider sharing. They had a bunch of different pastries and sweets, and one worker gave us an extra cookie for free! Great food, can't wait to come back here next time I visit Newport! read more

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This is a go-to spot for myself and to take guests for a memorable meal when they are in town. It's a cozy local spot with two large indoor seating areas and an outdoor area that is pet friendly. From small tables to big picnic tables. Service is above-and-beyond. It feels like we're immediately part of a community and everyone is SO kind. Lisa has been a pro the last three times I was there. The line can be up to an hour on weekends but you can walk right up to the counter on weekdays. The food is reliably delicious with filling portions: Madiera Mushroom Melt (5/5) - Mouthful of cheese and mushroom. Cru Chicken Sandwich, but with mushrooms (5/5) - I had a vegetarian friend ask for this and they kindly accommodated. It also looked delicious enough to be a fixed menu item! Crab Cake Burger (5/5) - More sandwich than burger since it's not on a bun. I always worry if I can finish this dish but I do because it's large but not heavy. Hen & Hog (4/5) - I would recommend eating this fresh rather than doing a takeout. Fancy Tots (5/5) - Bacon and cheese on crispy tots. Need I say more? Asian Cole Slaw (5/5) - I'm normally not a slaw fan but love the flavors for this! Also haven't seen this anywhere else. read more

Omgosh, absolutely top of the list for any breakfast that I have ever had. Service was friendly and fast. The gentleman who made my fire side iced coffee was really sweet. I hesitated to try the Irish Benedict because although I am mostly Irish & Scottish, I grew up in Pa Dutch area & everyone uses the canned version. Thankfully I was so very blessedly surprised at the HOMEMADE corned beef and hash that was so well seasoned. It was the best version I have ever had. I absolutely will try to make this at home myself. AMAZING!!! My friend thoroughly enjoyed the avocado Benedict. This place will be in my heart as a sure favorite! read more

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Frothy cappuccinos though froth is not as thick as some places despite whole milk - so done in a hurry. Coffee used is mediocre - not particularly strong for a cap. Hand held cobbler pies are nicely baked but with scant filling - at least mine was. The staff is fast, friendly and the place is clean and busy. The parking area is very cramped so there are those who yell at drivers to hurry despite the fact that they can't - so the spot is not particularly relaxing unless you are on foot. read more

Cru Cafe - Cappuccino - frothy but thin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Place works like a well oiled machine. The lines can be long but they go quick and you always find a seat. Food is great, consistent and they care. The staff is always happy and hospitable. This is one of our go to places when we visit. They are just a wonderful "cru" of staff that care and put love in their food. read more