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Daves Coffee

4.2 (349 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Taylor S.

My friend and I stopped into Dave's for a coffee before going to lunch last Friday. She ordered the Ocean Latte, which was a special for earth day! I ordered the chocolate pretzel latte. The drinks were very good! They have great coffee and the staff were lovely. We weren't planning on getting food since we were headed to lunch with the pasties all look so good! They had vegan and gluten free options too. We ended up splitting a scone and it was truly one of the best scones I have ever had. That is high praise because I have eaten a lot of scones. It was so flavorful and fluffy. I know parking in this area can be a challenge but I was able to get a parking spot just up the hill on Benefit St without a problem! Highly recommend to avoid getting a ticket for not paying a meter!

Lucky charms latte
Madison C.

I like Dave's coffee a lot overall!! Always coming up with unique seasonal flavors which is exciting! Service there is pretty quick, friendly staff, and lots of options! 4.5 stars for the parking but coffee is great !!

Chocolate mint donut
Anushka M.

Love their seasonal drink options, and the space inside is good to sit and work. The employees were very friendly and it was a smooth process to order and grab drinks. I tried the frosted blueberry latte. Normally I love blueberry lattes, but this tasted a little too artificial for me. We also tried the chocolate mint donut which I did really like.

Stephanie T.

I came back to Dave's Coffee with a friend and ordered their White Chocolate and Lavender Matcha. It is a sweet White Chocolate and house made Lavender Matcha. Out of all the different matchas I've had at Dave's Coffee, this was probably the best one and hit the spot right on. My friend and I sat at a table outside with 2 seats and stayed about 30 minutes. It was a beautiful day.

Bacon Egg & Cheese
Grace P.

I totally understand why this place is so adored!!! First of all, the staff is so friendly. Second of all, my hot latte was really smooth and really flavorful but not excessively sweet. It was a toffee or brown butter type of situation. I had the b.e.c. on the homemade english muffin & dipped it in some sriracha. Really satiating. I sat and worked here for 1.5hr in the little elevated space towards the back. Very comfy. The buzz of people up at the front tables wasn't distracting like you would think it would be in a small space. I give 3 stars because Dave's is good, but it's not necessarily mind-blowing-exceptional. There's just so much competition around college hill! I will be back to try more rotating latte flavors :)

Jenn H.

What an adorable spot!! I decided to try the weekly special Frankenstein Matcha. I ordered it less sweet. I came as part of a big group and all the employees did an amazing job getting the drinks out quickly and accurately. The drink I had was terrific. The ube was sweet and creamy and perfectly sweet and the matcha was nice and earthy. Ube and taro are some of my favorite drink flavors and this was similar to a bubble tea without the boba. The menu had a lot of options that sounded terrific so I'm hoping to go back soon and try something out! I saw they can add a homemade marshmallow and/or a maple whipped cream to any drink and those are both calling my name!!

Blueberry Coffee Cake Latte - 12 oz. Iced
Jin S.

Dave's coffee has been on my bucket list. I finally had the opportunity to try it for the first time and it did not disappoint! It is located in a fun busy area on South Main Street of Providence. I came on a Sunday so I can explore the artisan market across the street. There is a wide range of menu items from coffee, matcha, lemonade, tea, and pastries. I got the blueberry coffee cake latte and it had the perfect blend of subtle sweetness. There is indoor and some outdoor seating. It is very clean inside and has a hipster look to it. The staff was very quick and friendly. Some guests were popped on their laptops and enjoying the free WiFi!

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Katie C.

Stopped in to grab a coffee and sandwich. They weren't super friendly...and wouldn't make a sandwich on toast instead of the biscuit? I mean you have avocado toast? Seems silly. So we just got coffees, they were fine. Typical coffee shop vibe.

Iced Caramel latte with oat milk
Annie R.

Food: I ordered the iced caramel latte with oat milk and wow! That along deserves 5 stars! I know that we also gotta credit whoever makes it bc that can make or break a coffee. But hot damn it was good today! Service: Great overall. They were quick and very nice. Ambiance: It's a cute cafe with some tables and seatings. There's a couple outdoor tables too. It's in a walkable area and there's street parking.

Hee Y.

Street parking was readily available! I paid via passport parking app. Coffee milk was good - sweet without being too sweet. We got it with oat milk. We also ordered the banana bread latte with oat milk and a shot of espresso - the espresso maybe overpowered the banana flavor. The pina colada scone and cheddar & scallion bread were both good. Staff was super friendly. There's one bathroom - you get the key at the front. We were able to get a seat easily.

Iced cardamom vanilla oat milk latte- before mixing
Kim V.

Stopped here on a whim, we were walking by and needed our caffeine fix. I love coffee shops so I was excited to check it out. I read after the fact that they make all natural, small batch, cold brewed coffee syrup that you can mix with milk to make coffee milk; a Rhode Island staple. They roast coffee beans in their 7000 sq ft roastery in Narragansett. There are two Dave's Coffee shops, one in Charlestown and one in Providence. Love supporting a small business, especially from my home state! I saw a sign right out on the sidewalk showing their specials. I had to try out their iced cardamom vanilla oat milk latte; that was perfect and I could've drank a whole gallon of it. Service was great and ambiance was that of a cozy coffee shop. The coffee was fresh and tasty. A great asset to have in RI.

Large Iced Coffee Milk
Denise V.

I stopped by to try the Rhode Island classic, coffee milk. The barista recommended iced, because that's how it's traditionally served, though they also offer it hot. I got a large iced coffee milk to share ($5.40). It tasted like watered-down horchata or chai with a hint of cinnamon--just milk lightly flavored with coffee. It wasn't bad, but nothing special. The café has plenty of seats, making it a great spot to enjoy a drink or get work done. They also have free stickers!

Robert G.

I'm not sure who Dave is but he serves up one hell of a coffee. Dave's coffee is consistently delicious. I've been coming to Dave's for years and always enjoyed them but now even more with their weekly specialty flavored coffees. If you're not into flavors such as Strawberry Cheesecake or Bananas Foster, you'll definitely enjoy their coffee syrup latte with Dave's own coffee syrup. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and fast. There's indoor and outdoor seating along their window and inside there is a cozy nook where many people were reading or typing on their laptops. Dave's has a great location on south Main Street that is a walkable distance to the pedestrian bridge or Memorial Park.

With love, from Rhode Island.

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Nice clean little coffee spot. Service was quick and coffee was delicious. First time here.

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Go for coffee, but get a breakfast sandwich. The Classic may be the best breakfast sandwich in RI.

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