We are in Newport for a wedding. First morning here, we went to Drift cafe because of the great reviews. We were not disappointed! The ambiance is really cute! The staff were so kind and friendly. I asked for their recommendations and they suggested the Farmers Scramlet. Super tasty. The coffee was good but v strong and bitter. We plan to come back during our stay in Rhode Island. read more

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Cute, cute, cute! Delicious, delicious, delicious Go quick! The Coconut Pie iced coffee... might be in my top ten coffees I've had! I wish I was local to get it more often. The bowl was yummy.. I wish there were some more fruit choices but it was still delicious. A must go!!! read more

Drift Cafe - Sunshine bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Great spot for a quick coffee and bite to eat. They just added additional seating next door in a newly renovated place. The cafe is hip and coastal with fun social media signs you can post onto your platforms. They have coffee, smoothies, and bowls for breakfast and lunch. The lattes have a good flavor and will give you that extra boost of energy to get through the work day! Service is always quick and friendly. read more

This cute and quaint cafe is in a great location in town. My boyfriend and I stopped in for breakfast the other day and found it to be a bit hit or miss. While many reviews rave about the açaí bowl, I thought the açaí was a bit too thick and tasteless for me. Although, the fruit was fresh, and the coconut and granola were good. I probably wouldn't get this again if I were to come back. The good morning sandwich was delicious, and I honestly wish they sold the chipotle aioli sauce in a bottle because it was so good. For coffee, the Blue algae lacked coffee flavor, which i'm pretty sure it was supposed to have. On the other hand, the oat and honey was very tasty and smooth. The person taking our order at the counter was very nice, and after customers left their table she sprayed them down which I typically don't see in cafes. The cafe is worth a try for sure, especially if you can catch one of the swinging seats in the window!! read more

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Really enjoyed and refreshed with the smoothie and oatmeal with blueberry and strawberries. A nice change for breakfast right in the heart of Newport on Thames. Try it for a change! read more

Apparently I wasn't as high on Drift Cafe as most. The food was solid but nothing was spectacular or even above average. The farmers scramlet was heavy on veggies and light on chicken sausage, and the hash it out scramlet had a fried egg that was more over easy than fried over well. I generally expect the latter unless clearly given a choice - which I was not. I was also a bit frustrated that my butter pecan lattes (the best part of the meal by far) were given to me about 10 minutes before my food order arrived. This made my coffee just warm by the time I was ready to sit down and enjoy it. On the plus side, the place is charming and would be nice to sit down in and have a meal if not crowded. read more

Drift Cafe - Nice and comfy seating overlooking the cobblestone road. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Had a very good bagel with chicken sausage, goat cheese, red pepper. This cute spot is on the main drag in Newport. Recommended for breakfast. read more

"Best matcha I ever had" my daughter. Long wait at prime time Sunday, but service was pretty quick. Some indoor seating. read more

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Hot food came out hot. Cold acai bowl came out cold. And quickly! Homemade granola is out of this world tasty. Excellent service. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend this cafe. read more

This is a trendy little cafe on Thames street near a lot of touristy shops! They are currently closed on Mondays which we weren't expecting, but we just went back on Tuesday. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out around 11am. There are only a couple tables inside and outside, so don't plan on making this your brunch spot with a big group of people. You order at the counter and then you can sit if there's open spots. The service was a little slow, but everything was super fresh! We got the Mother of Dragons and Sailor's Sky smoothie bowls. The Mother of Dragons was refreshing, but the coconut flakes and chia pudding didn't provide a whole lot of flavor, and I wouldn't recommend it. We added almond butter drizzle to the Sailor's Sky smoothie bowl which was very good! The portions were pretty large, so share if you aren't too hungry! We also got the Berry Good smoothie which was fruity and yummy. The Farmer's Scramlet was also good, but nothing special. read more

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Back and better than ever with my first review in like, six months! The COVID blues had me down, but I'm glad I finally got out to dine at Drift Cafe in Newport! This adorable little spot is a welcome and bright addition to the neighborhood, especially since we've been collectively battling quarantine doldrums for what seems like forever. The space is rather unassuming, and the average pedestrian may not notice the entrance, which is below street level. However, the keen eye will be rewarded with a clean and bright space that has a wonderful menu, friendly service, and SWING CHAIRS! How can it get any better than that? Drift features a decent selection of artisanal brunch offerings (served all day, thank goodness! I have developed a penchant for sleeping late during quarantine, and my day begins in the afternoon usually. Good thing I can still have my egg scramble and eat it too, even at 4pm!), plus sandwiches, grain bowls, quirky iced teas and coffees, and the freshest fruit bowl I've ever had from a quick service cafe! Filled to the brim with seasonal berries and ripe banana, it's worth the extra $6 to add it onto your meal or get it as a quick and healthy summer snack. I also really love the Blue Raspberry Tea, which they source locally, and tastes incredibly flavorful, even without added sweetener. If you want, you can add some of their lavender simple syrup, which gives a summery twist to the already tasty beverage. Even though Drift is new to the neighborhood, I wish them the best of luck, and can guarantee my repeated business time and time again. I mean, SWING CHAIRS. Come on! read more

Drift Cafe - Cawfeeeeee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

The bowl wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but it was good, and perfect for the current heat wave. I was expecting all fresh fruit, but it's actually a bed of a sort of coconut milk sorbet with the first few items listed, with the latter items on top. It's very refreshing. The iced latte was good, and I like that they have a rotating selection of house-made syrups. I didn't want my latte too sweet and it wasn't; they didn't really get the east ice concept. The indoor seating is nice, as is the small patio out front, with some shade on one side. The food and drink were out very quickly. The lunch items each have something I don't really want so I probably won't try them, but they look healthy and generally good. People talk about the line, but there wasn't one around mid-afternoon on a hot summer Sunday afternoon. read more

cute place and depending on the time you go it can be quite packed! the line goes pretty fast and food comes out fairly quick. the staffs are all very friendly and helpful for any questions you might have. we got two breakfast bowls, one smoothie bowls, one smoothie and one bagel sandwich. everything was pretty good, nothing blew me away but a very solid delicious breakfast. read more

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Good food, friendly service and a nice area to relax and eat. Atmosphere is pleasant and the options are varied.

Who doesn't love a good açaí bowl? I get one almost every Sunday so I had to stop here since I was in the areas I wish I was staying in Newport longer so I could try more smoothies/lunches. Everything sounded awesome and healthy. The perfect breakfast before the beach! read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Good smoothie and wrap. Not too sweet, the turmeric was just the right amount. The service was attentive, and the space was on the the smaller size though they offered ample seating. read more

Super cute and yummy!! Very popular and now i know why! Staff is great and food is always satisfactory

Such a cute place! Love the vibe and hanging chairs. Not pictured but we tried the Brie-nice sandwich : Brie, apples, raspberry jam on sourdough Below are two of their lunch bowls! - Cassie AKA @eatwithcmg on insta read more

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Drift café is pretty OK. I would say that the inside and the decor really help it be much better than it is. Their coffee is bomb. The honey and oats latte is absolutely hands-down one of the best coffees I have ever had but their food is pretty subpar. My friends and I ordered breakfast wraps. I had the egg bomb wrap, and my friends got the CBR breakfast wrap. Although yes, the rapture pretty good they were not filled especially looking at the menu and see how much stuff was in them. You would think they would be much bigger than they were. But they were pretty small wraps. As someone who usually can't finish a full sandwich, I finish this fall right because it was pretty small. The staff are pretty nice. They only had one person working the register and making copies at the same time so a line formed pretty quickly. But overall had a pretty good experience here. read more

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this place is so cute inside and actually so spacious! they have so much room in here it's deceiving! the açaí bowl was phenomenal and a really good size! not pictured is my matcha latte which was also great read more

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Stop by for lunch on a Sunday, food was terrific. Chicken BLAT was good, passion fruit smoothie was great. The girl at the counter was very helpful and nice.. Definitely will come back here again. read more

It's my second visit and my husband's first. A rainy, foggy morning in the area and after an early morning errand we decided to get breakfast takeout. I love their bacon egg and cheese wrap, with some additions. My husband ordered the hash bowl, with some additions. He had coffee, I had cocoa. I've never dined in - it's small- but cute and cozy. Husband raved about the hash bowl and especially the bagel. I loved my meal but didn't love the cocoa. The clover app makes it easy to see all of the possibilities that the kitchen is capable of producing - sides, bread choices, sauces, etc to customize your meal. We had trouble checking out but we were able to easily call in and place the order, everything was made perfectly as ordered. Parking is tricky but there are a few spots you can hover nearby and run in when the order is ready. If I were staying in town I'd likely walk there daily! read more

Drift Cafe - Baked, egg and cheese with black beans and avocado on a spinach wrap; hash bowl with sesame bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

I visited Drift Cafe a few times over the course of a vacation weekend in Newport. For food, I tried the oatmeal which was delicious - great blend of textures and not too sweet. I also enjoyed the immunity smoothie, which was a refreshing green smoothie. For coffee, I tried both the oats & honey latte and their special lavender blueberry latte, which were both very enjoyable. Overall, Drift was well worth the weekend rush wait for a tasty and healthy-ish vacation breakfast! read more

What an awesome little place in downtown Newport. I was only in town for the day but I'm so glad I stopped here for breakfast and a coffee because it was absolutely incredible. I never knew that a fruit bowl could make me so happy but it was so delicious. I opted for the sunset bowl after talking to the workers about the different bowls and grabbed an Americano that was one of the best ive ever had. The inside atmosphere was so cute with plenty of seating and a couple tables outside so I opted up to sit outside since it was so nice. It's right next to tons of other shops that you can walk around and go shopping afterwards and there's paid parking on the street. read more

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Such a cute little boho chic place. Loved their fancy looking smoothie bowls & their specialty lattes were amazing. Prices are decent too. There isn't alot of space to sit though, and they get really really busy read more

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Super healthy and cozy spot downtown. A great way to eat clean and break up the meals we all overindulge in when we're on vacation. I wish I could try everything on the menu! read more

Drift Cafe - Oats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Truly the best healthy eating place on the island! The breakfast and lunch is the best as is their açaí bowls! And it's not expensive! Look what I get every morning! The staff are always smiling because the owners are the BEST and take care of their staff! Love LOVE read more

Drift Cafe - Southside Scramlett - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

We stayed across the street this past weekend (Aril 23) and had to try it out after seeing the constant flow of people going in. We figured it must be good and it WAS! I had a cold brew coffee and sunset smoothie bowl. The coffee was strong and delicious. The bowl was freshly made and so yummy! Hubby enjoyed his cold brew, green smoothie and "good morning" breakfast sandwich. Service was also excellent. This will be our new go-to spot when we return to Newport! Stay away from the tourist trap on the wharf and take a stroll down Thames to this GEM! read more

This is a great spot to add when in Newport. First, great customer service! The girls are super nice! Greeted with a smile and very accommodating to customize to however you want your order. And then there are the bowls. WOW! They are amazing. Hands down beat açaí bowls we have had! Got 2 sunset bowls; one as is, the other with PB instead of the maple almond butter drizzle. Both soooo good! Also had he banana PB smoothie. Light on the chocolate drizzle...didn't want it too sweet. PERFECT smoothie. read more

Drift Cafe - Sunset Bowl w PB - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Loved this place, I got the good stuff bowl with spinach which was very good, good portion sizes. Staff is friendly and helpful with questions about the menu! Would return the next time I'm in Newport RI :) read more

Drift Cafe - Good Stuff Lunch Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Great service and the atmosphere is very cutsey! Our lattes were delicious and breakfast sandwiches hit the spot. I will be back.

Had a really great rice bowl here that was FULL of flavor. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and had great complementary flavor. It was super easy to order online and the cashier was friendly. Parking right out front is easy during the off-season. Note they are on the ground floor of the building. read more

Drift Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

This place was amazing! Great coffee with quiet coffee and drink options, a great selection of food and fun ambiance!! I wish this place was closer to me! Everything we had was delicious!!! The service was amazing too! read more

I stopped for a late breakfast the other day and was blown away. I didn't realize they had such an extensive menu! I got the south side scramblet- scrambled eggs, pico, peppers onions and black beans with sourdough bread. I went back 2 days later and got their good morning breakfast sandwich! You can always tell a good restaurant when the line is out the door. Very cute aesthetic, with maybe 6 tables inside and 2 tables outside under heated lamps. Even though it pumps the food comes out very quickly. Absolutely try it and maybe it you're on a time crunch order online! read more

Drift Cafe - good morning breakfast sandy eggs, spinach, chipotle aioli, cheddar cheese, bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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A must !!!! The Turkish latte and the collagen and cacao latte. Thought I went to haven !!

Had the most delicious smoothie bowl & coffee before heading over to the beach. The vibes were amazing & the service was great. read more

Drift Cafe - Winter Blues Blended Bowl & Coconut Pie Latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Nice find... cute cafe with great food, coffee and smoothies. Very nice atmospheres. Immunity smoothie, breakfast sandwiches and açaí bowls were delicious. Loved my lavender latte. The staff are professional and welcoming read more

Great breakfast sandwiches! Coffee was expensive for how much you get compared to the nitro bar for instance. The coconut cream pie was our favorite drink. Overall a good place to check out!! read more

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Lovely little find, just opened in May of last year. In a town dearth of breakfast items that aren't heavy, pastry-laden or donut-y, we were thrilled to find Drift Cafe on our last full day in Newport. You'll love it! read more

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Nice little cafe tucked away in Newport. Very nice clean/beach aesthetic. Didn't try any food, but the lattes were delicious! Service was great. We got the brown butter latte iced (fall special) and the oats'n'honey latte iced (regular menu), would recommend both! The brown butter latte was a little sweeter than I prefer, but the oats'n'honey was just perfect. Definitely recommend! read more