So I went here a year ago and went in. We had lunch and the inside was nice enough…read more Today I went around 10:00am. I used the drive through and that was my error. It took approx 10mins to get through the line. The coffee was good but the time it took to get it was frustrating. In my opinion I don't mind paying top dollar for a fancy drink. But it isn't worth it if it is going to make me wait/late

Very popular spot with underwhelming food and not great coffee. I decided to tag along with my mom…read moreto try a spot after running some nearby errands. I ordered a Iced Dirty Chai Latte, it's a very flavorless chai (can't taste), thick and syrupy, the coffee didn't come through and tons of sugar granules were filling the bottom of my cup after receiving. I didn't enjoy my drinking experience. As someone who has tried fresh award winning roasted beans, good pour over and solid espresso shots I knows about quality and this coffee is far from it. I tried my moms coffee order to see if it was better and it was extremely milky and the coffee didn't come through again. I ordered their taquito wrap and it was lacking in flavor as well despite having lots of ingredients. Their sauce which is a smoky barbecue kind of chipotle (the best thing I tried) with a nice spice overpowered the whole dish and other than the sauce it lacked flavor. This place had a nice ambience and was very busy but I'm not sure why. I won't be returning.

What a sweet little experience this was!…read more With short notice, I needed a cake with a custom message on it. I called LaSalle Bakery first to ask if they had blank cakes & the ability to customize them quickly & they said yes. So I headed over to LaSalle on Smith Street. When I arrived (at around 2 PM) it was so busy! The line was long, the tables were full, & it was very noisy. The staff seemed very young to me, but they were working with such professionalism & efficiency, it made them appear older. When I reached the front of the line, the young man talked me through the cake options very kindly & thoroughly, not allowing the potential stress of the long line behind me get to him. The cake options were varied & fun. The difference between a medium cake & a large cake was only a matter of $5 ($45 vs. $50) so I of course opted for the larger cake. It provided more room for the message I wanted to request, also. A different staff member took my cake to the back to customize it. I caught glimpses of her hard at work from where I stood waiting. It took her about 5-8 minutes to customize the cake, & when she returned, I was so impressed with her handiwork. She squeezed a very long message into a relatively small space & the script was still beautiful! I couldn't eat the cake because I'm gluten intolerant, LOL! But it was a great hit at my party & the people that I shouted out in the writing on top were thrilled with the result. I would definitely return for a customized cake again in the future.

I swear to you , my favorite cake EVER!!! I could eat this cake everyday of my life …read more I don't know what they put in their frosting, but it's amazing.

When Foo little boy Foo's grandmother teach me to make and drink coffee. I love coffee like an…read moreaddict. I hear Nitro Bar excellent coffee so I go to check out. The line very long it snaked back to the building's back and then some. Foo feel old in this line as it was a line of young people. They love coffee like Foo. "How long is wait?" Foo asked young lady next to Foo. "Not long, it goes fast.," then she turned back to Foo so I stopped talking. The coffee shop is nice and they fix bicycle next door. When Foo get to counter he feel nervous so Foo gets the merch. Foo get bag of coffee and a hat for my dad called dad hat. Even though Nitro bar makes Foo nervous because the menu is so full of delish drinks and pastries Foo get cold feet. "Do you have Portuguese egg tarts?" Foo asked. "No." "Ok, I buy merch." That how it went, nice place but I only got merch. Next time coldly brewed coffee for Foo. Yum!

Nitro-Bar started as a cart years ago and has now expanded to several locations in RI and is…read morebranching out to NYC soon! My friends and I waited about 40 min on a Saturday morning to try their viral whipped lattes. I ordered the whipped cookie butter latte and tried their banana caramel and matcha lattes. I was sad to see that the toasted coconut is no longer an option and was surprised that no one seemed to order the red velvet one. Any latte can be whipped for $2. My drink came to $9 and became the most expensive small latte I've ever paid for. I also ordered one of their Cowboy cookies and regret not buying another. It's like a kitchen sink cookie with a sweet and salty mix. The cookie butter flavor didn't stand out in the actual latte, but the whipped was thick, sweet, and delicious. It's worth doing to experience why this place has become so viral, but I wouldn't be able to justify it on a regular basis. I'm happy to see this small business succeed and expand.

I've only been once so far but I was very impressed by the quality of the pastries. I tried a cafe…read morelatte croissant and really enjoyed it! Super flaky and a lot of delicious flavor from the filling and garnishes. It was very busy when I stopped by midday. They were out of some items already (I missed out on trying the French onion croissant before they replaced it with another menu item). I did find a spot to sit outside but I can see it being even harder to find a seat during peak times. It's a bit off the beaten path yet it's known and popular for a reason. I'm looking forward to visiting again and trying more items and of course the coffee!

I heard about this place through a friend and I still can't believe they have been open since 2024…read moreand I've never heard of them! I was sold as soon as I read their menu and saw that they had a Halva latte. This is one of my favorites and I can only get it at cafes near Boston. If you haven't had it, it's a must try. Halva is a sweet confection that is sesame based. Brown Bee definitely delivered on this one. I hope it stays on the menu! My wife had a pistachio latte that is made with homemade pistachio syrup. It was 10/10. We didn't plan on eating, but we did end up getting one of their cinnamon rolls with a homemade cream cheese frosting. It was fantastic! They have plenty of seating and although we waited inline, there were several seats available and we got to enjoy our drinks and cinnamon roll. This place is worth the wait in line. We will be going back again this weekend. I want to try the everything croissant with cream cheese baked inside! We may also try one of their breakfast sandwiches. My only recommendation is that they add little chalk boards for each of the croissants with what they are as they had to keep telling everyone what each one was. Still a 10/10.

My first visit to Riffraff was for a book signing last weekend, but it won't be my last. I truly…read morelove the concept of this well stocked bookstore that is also a coffee shop and...get this...A BAR! The space is divided in two parts: The bookstore area and the cafe/lounge space. This is the perfect place to host a book signing or an open mic and intimate in the best way....cozy, but not crowded. It was daytime when I went, so there were plenty of pastries on display and they all looked amazing. The coffee and bar spirit selection were excellent, but I opted for a mocktail and was not disappointed I can't wait to come back and definitely want to go for one of their summer film nights in the courtyard. The movie schedule looks top-tier.

Cute little book shop with a bar for snacks, drinks, coffee, and pastries. Stopped in with my…read morefriends who ordered some coffee. Lots of space to sit and read or do some work. Would definitely come back and recommend for people who need a place to meet up with someone or to just work.

Ceremony is a great cafe near Brown. The matcha drinks are all delicious and actually have a good…read moreamount of matcha flavor. They're not overly milky which is a problem I often have at other places. I also really like the large selection of hot teas you can get. They have lots of fun seasonal flavors which I always love. I haven't tried many of their snack items, but they have plenty of selection.

Ceremony is a matcha focused cafe on College Hill in Providence that has built a following well…read morebeyond the immediate Brown University and RISD crowd it sits closest to. I walked into a space that is bright and well designed, with large windows bringing in natural light on a sunny day and a layout that works for both sitting with a drink and getting some work done. The matcha program is the reason most people come here. I noticed the menu follows seasons and trends in a way that keeps the offering from feeling static, and the flavor combinations go beyond what most cafes in the area attempt. I tried the strawberry matcha, which is the most liked drink here, and it was decent. The hojicha latte is a strong alternative for anyone who wants something with a roasted, earthier quality rather than the grassy brightness of standard matcha. Sweetener is an add on rather than included by default, which is worth knowing when you place your order, particularly if you are accustomed to cafes that automatically offer a simple syrup option. The menu also extends into wine and cocktails for evening visits, which gives the space a different function than a typical daytime cafe. Consistency on the matcha is mixed, with occasional issues around mixing and clumping that affect both the flavor and the texture. When it is well made, the quality is evident. The cafe gets crowded and loud during peak hours, so visiting on a weekday or arriving early on weekends gives you a better experience of the space. Parking in the area is manageable compared to most of Providence. For a matcha focused cafe with a unique menu and a bright, comfortable space, Ceremony is worth knowing about.

I used to visit Little City at least three times a week when I worked in Downtown Providence and I…read morealways had a magnificent experience. From the staff to the coffee to the food - Little City is one of the best, if not THE best coffee shop in Providence. Definitely in Downtown PVD. My Top 3 Faves when it comes to Little City: 1) The seasonal flavors. Every season they come out with innovative new syrups for their coffee menu and it's always exciting to see what's coming next. 2) Dave! My coworkers and I were some of the first customers when they opened and Dave took the time to remember our names. I hadn't been in over a year (closer to 2 years) and Dave still remembered me when I came by. We've even bonded over a shared birthday. 3) My first "unofficial" date with my partner was inside LC. We bonded over our love of plants and aesthetic on the shelves behind us. Make Little City your go-to when you're downtown. You won't regret it.

I wasn't a fan of my iced americano, it was quite bitter, and lots of grounds on the bottom…read more However, the pastries were some of the best I have ever had and was enough to redeem my lack luster coffee. I got the pumpkin pecan blondie to start and it was good I went back in to complement them and got a sweet potato casserole danish. The danish wasn't quite as good, just a little burnt I felt, but both were amazing

I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

Ellie's is dangerous. I walked in thinking coffee and one pastry. That lasted about 30 seconds…read more The owner (adorable, by the way) was walking around checking on tables and making sure everyone was happy. It feels like her place in the best way -- warm, proud, hands-on. Pastries are legit. Super buttery, flaky enough to make a mess, clearly baked that morning. No sad, sitting-around-all-day vibes. Ordered the breakfast sandwich and that tomato jam needs to be illegal. Sweet, savory, slightly tangy -- it completely makes the sandwich. I kept trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. Not happening. Crispy chicken sandwich was properly seasoned and not dried out (why is that so hard for some places?). Fries were solid too -- crispy, not limp. And the kale salad with roasted chickpeas and chicken made me feel like I had my life together. Fresh, simple, and actually satisfying. It's one of those places you stumble into while traveling and then immediately start googling whether you can justify going back the next day.