What a fabulous location for brunch & a drink. The service was impeccable and everyone was so friendly. Every cocktail was superb & made with care. The food was delicious and creative. Highly recommend read more

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This matcha changed my life. It was divineeeee! I have never been big in flavored matcha, I am now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Space is super cute and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were super helpful and chill. Lots of trinkets to purchase. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibey lil hangout spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Small Format - This matcha changed my life. It was divineeeee! I have never been big in flavored matcha, I am now. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Decided to try a new coffee place and can't believe I haven't been here before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor tables and art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food selection though when they say garlicky they mean it. We shared. Not 4 Vampires breakfast sandwich and a cookie. The cookie and miso maple lattes were great and as sweet as their names would indicate. Staff was very friendly and even though we waited about 15 minutes they let us know in advance. Great addition to the Fox Point neighborhood. read more

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I waited over 30 minutes for two lemonades and one tea and I never got it. It cost $22 and I end up telling the staff that I was leaving after I watched order 21, and order 24 get their drinks, My review of this cafe is 0 stars. They were understaffed and it should take this long to get a simple drink order. When I told the staff that I had to leave to catch a flight they did not do anything to try to correct the situation. read more

We came across this place on our way through Providence and decided to check it out since there were several gluten free options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is very cozy, they have several types of seating options and it seems like a nice place to come and get some work done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are dozens of different pieces of art for sale as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a cold brew and a slice of their gluten free coffee cake, which was moist but crumbly at the same time. It paired really well with the cold brew which was smooth and flavorful. The cookies were extremely tempting and the sandwiches smelled amazing, I need to come back to try out more items! read more

Small Format - Gluten Free Coffee Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Small format is a cute, small café on Wickendon Street in Providence and somehow I had no idea about it until I forced myself to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. This cafe has several small and large size tables indoors as well as a few smaller tables outside adjacent to the street. I was absolutely clueless about what to get to drink and eat at this café. I asked the employee at the front and she gave me a thorough breakdown on what's on the menu. After much contemplation, I decided to go with NOT 4 VAMPIRES, which has Hashbrowns, Sharp Cheddar, Veggie Sausage, & house-made Whipped Garlic on a Everything Bagel (vegetarian). This sandwich was really delicious!! The overwhelming flavor was that of the sharp cheddar and hash browns as the vegan sausage was more mild. This sandwich looks small, but it will make you stuffed (in a good way), so come hungry. I also had a White Raz Mocha Latte and it had the perfect combination of coffee flavor along with some sweetness. The white raspberry mocha flavor is not one you see so often, so I'd go for it if you come. I can't say enough about the staff. Everyone that I've encountered there are hard workers, very kind and super knowledgeable. Please give them their well deserved tips because they certainly deserve it. -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT read more

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Food: I love their breakfast sandwiches here! We tried the "not 4 vampires" sandwich on an English muffin, cheddar scone and on an everything bagel before. All versions were yummy! I also tried the November rain and it was also really good. For drinks, the salted caramel latte, the miso brown sugar latte, and the pistachio latte were my favorite! All are so good! Service: Their staff have always been so nice and friendly. Love the service there. Ambiance: It's a cute and small cafe. There are about 4-5 tables inside with seating so it's not that tiny. There are some nice art and plants inside as well. They also have some outdoor seating available as well. Parking can be tough because there's mainly just street parking. It's one of our fav new cafes in RI! read more

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As killer as ever, keep going back to this spot and keep being happily surprised with new drink and food options. The staff are amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space is super cute and cozy, plus some outdoor seats too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

4 words: Miso Brown Sugar Latte. That's what the magicians at Small Format made for me the other day. That's what turned my day from disaster into doable. The employees here are so kind. I knew my latte was going to smack just by my interaction with them. That's when you know the aura is STRONG! As well as the Miso Brown Sugar Latte, I also ordered the "November Rain" sandwich which was egg, turkey bacon, hash brown, pepperjack, & sun dried tomato aioli. I asked them for hot sauce & gluten-free bread. This was my 2 PM breakfast of champions & it exceeded all expectations. Enthusiastic 5/5 stars! read more

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A delicious smoked turkey, turkey bacon, avocado, and aioli sandwich. Super friendly and quick service, so glad I stopped by. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small Format is a queer friendly co-op in the fox point neighborhood of Providence that I love to stop in on occasion for a lunch or brunch, but have also attended some great events there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It may be small with limited seating but they make the absolute most of it creating a great thirdspace, not to mention they have great food beverages and cocktails.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The rotating art on the walls is also for sale, so you can bring a little bit of such a cool space home with you if you see something you like![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]So cute inside and so many yum things on the menu![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Makes me want to move back to Rhode Island (which very few things can do) and go here everyday. Very vegan/vegetarian friendly! Workers were friendly and helpful. I went here directly after my negative experience at Brown Bee and it was such a stark difference. If you are tryin to choose where to go for brunch/coffee in Providence, definitely would recommend Small Format over any other places I have tried. read more

Very sweet!!!! I stopped in quick for a latte and to check out if there were any vegan pastries, luckily there was one matcha lemon frosted sugar cookie left! I mentioned I was on the way to a job interview and the barista wrote me some luck and love on the cup that truly just made my whole day. I wish I took a picture of the cookie but I scarfed it down SO quick, it was so delicious! The seasonal maple latte I tried was awesome, can't wait to come back here & to try the other vegan specialty drinks & items!!!! read more

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Small Format, perfect name for this little hole in the wall coffee shop. I've walked by so many times wondering, how is that spot? Looks fun in there.. Well today is the day. Parked my car down the street behind coffee exchange on Alves way and walked up. You can probably find street parking closer, but I like the walk. I bursted through the door all excited and didn't even realize they don't technically open for another few minutes- the staff was insanely nice though, 2 kind people greeted me with a smile, a good morning, and a welcome in. I took my time digesting the menu, asking some questions and I was happily given some recommendations. I ended up going with the "Not 4 Vampires" and what an aptly named sandwich this is. There is so much garlic flavor packed in here that I could feel my Italian ancestors smiling down on me from the great beyond. This is an ultimate comfort food sandwich. A grilled bagel, topped with a crisp and fluffy hash brown, whipped garlic, cheddar cheese and I subbed an egg for the vegan sausage. I really enjoyed it. It was so tasty, and the greens were perfect for eating up all the bits that fell out of the sandwich (and they will). It's jam-packed. Be warned, not for the faint at heart when it comes to garlic. Personally I can't have too much. I also got an Americano, tasted and looked like they used a light roast espresso- pulled a double shot and topped with roughly 3-4oz of water. It was such a nice ratio of espresso to water, I could still taste the espresso and it maintained a nice crema. So many places will just dump 12oz water over a few shots of espresso and call it a day, not here. Very well executed! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I thought the space was fun, it's laid out to maximize the space, and the staff is amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's also pretty much full service. They'll take your drinks to you as well as the food and will clean up after you head out. Will absolutely be back here. They have quite an extensive list of flavored coffee drinks/specialty lattes they make, not my preference, but if it's yours, might be worth the stop in as I believe they make most of their ingredients/syrups etc in house, similar to their condiments for the food. read more

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Food and coffee was delicious but the wait was about half hour, way too long. It was also quite expensive, $50 for two sandwiches, two coffees and a cookie. read more

On a fun and busy street like Wickenden, Small Format still stands out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not only because of its colorful exterior or unique interior with different types of seats and interesting artwork.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Small Format stands out with their friendly and welcoming staff, delicious coffee, and tasty food. When you visit, make sure you try their Coffee Cake... it's amazing! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small Format is an adorably cute cafe on Wickenden Street in Providence. The outside is colorful and definitely stands out on the street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is tiny, but it's quaint and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Be aware, however, that there is no restroom at this cafe, even for customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a hot Brown Sugar Miso Latte with oat milk and the Not 4 Vampires breakfast sandwich with an egg added. Wow! I loved both of these items! The latte came in an adorable green glass mug and was sweet, but not too sweet. I liked the flavor combination of miso and espresso with the natural brown sugar sweetness. My critique for the latte would be that the milk texture was more like milk foam, rather than a nice, smooth steamed milk. But I still enjoyed it. The breakfast sandwich was so, so good! It was big and hearty and outrageously tasty! The garlic flavor was very pronounced, which I LOVE, and the sandwich stayed together as I ate it. It was like a comfort meal and it kept me full for a while. I also liked that it was served on a cutting board - very cute. The workers at Small Format were super friendly as well! Everyone was nice, helpful, and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great environment to enjoy your meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would 100% return to Small Format, and I highly recommend for others to give it a try too! read more

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Cutest place ever. Excellent service and the coffee is legitimately some of the best in the city. Will always love making a stop here.

Uhhhh woah. This place is amazing and I'm so glad we came across it. We were in town and I wanted a good coffee. This popped up so we gave it a try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location isn't very big but so cool inside, the aesthetic was such a mixture of styles but it was so cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of small groups hanging out and some people working. Truly a place for everyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee drinks were fantastic and the baristas know what they're doing. The star of the show was the Not 4 Vampires. If you like garlic. Woah. It was AMAZING. Great coffee, great breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cool spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What an adorable coffee shop on a busy, fun street in Providence.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is comfy with different types of seating for your different moods, beautiful art installations and crafts displayed (and for sale), and a super fun menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a lavender latte that was simply perfect. Not too sweet. The lavender simple syrup is house made, and they assured me I wouldn't be disappointed. They were right! My friend got a breakfast sandwich that made me very jealous. The folks working were so inviting and kind. Looking forward to going back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Absolutely loved this quaint little coffee shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful in picking the best beverage choice! Their lavender London fog was amazing! Can't wait to be back to try more of their brunch food! read more

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I got the salted pistachio latte. The description of it tasting like melted pistachio ice cream is a great description. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is small but has done a good job at maximizing seating options while keeping the space interesting and airy feeling[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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All the glowing previous reviews are spot on. Friendly folks, very much a community cafe. Cooperatively owned, and socially conscious. FOR GLUTEN FREE/CELIACS- see photo below. The GF coffee cake was so good, I didn't know whether to eat it or fuck it! read more

Small Format - Gluten free coffee cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Holy FRIENDLY! Haven't been greeted so warmly in a long time. 3 words-Salted Pistachio Latte-well 4 seeing I got it iced. They have a small food menu as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were people knitting and beading.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very happy place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This place has the absolute best cocktails, sandwiches and staff. Found out it's co-operatively owned which is amazing. Had the espresso martini noir and hot honey sandwich and they were so good. Met all the coowners and they were super friendly and personable! Would recommend 100%. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Weekends get very busy so weekdays have a much more chill vibe if that's what you're feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Located in the eclectic and creative center of Providence, Fox Point, Small Format PVD is a spot you MUST check out! The cafe may be small in size, but they serve some of fantastic coffee and espresso. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, and their commitment to inclusivity and platforming the artist community in Providence is commendable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]For those in need of community, good coffee, or just a vibe altogether Small Format PVD is the place for you to be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check out their instagram for dates on future events. read more

Stopped in today, and was met by the nicest person! Got a fabulous latte and delicious purple frosted cookie. Absolutely perfect! I shared with my husband, and he was so impressed, he's bringing our son when he visits! I have a bakery (with my partners) outside of Boston, so I can appreciate really good baked goods when I have them! Highly recommend! read more

The food and drink were both really good. The servers though were so nice and made us feel welcome. I had the peppermint mocha and the not4vampires sandwich and both were really good. I would go back here read more

What an incredible queer space. The space offers delicious coffee/tea drinks (their lattes are quite good) & some bites up until an hour before closing time. THE SPACE is absolutely gorgeous and constantly changing. It is a very well thought out space with some furniture that the owner has built themselves! More of a sit and chat/read/doodle space than an intense work-for-hours space. THE DRINKS: I got a Ocean State Milk Tea, which is a delicious blend of lavender, maple, and coconut milk, and have also gotten the Arnold Palmer in the last. They create some mixes that I haven't seen anywhere else around Providence. Drinks are around ~$5, which is a fair price for the novelty of some of them. OUTDOOR SEATING: there are tables both right in front and in the shaded alleyway. Great for pairs to hang out. INDOOR SEATING: a variety of flexible seating. A large communal table and smaller seats for pairs and trios. COMMUNITY: everywhere, you will see flyers for events coming up being hosted at Small Format. When I went, there was a knitting circle with free balls of yarn. The energy in this space is really everything I would want in a cafe. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Warm, cozy spot with excellent service - perfect for getting a little work done via their WiFi or meeting a friend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I almost didn't go inside because it seemed so small from the outside but I'm *so* glad I did! Had the hibiscus spritz, which was refreshing and artfully served, and a delicious warmed cheese, onion scone. And they have hand maid art, cards, stickers for sale! Love it here and can't wait to be back. I hope it's supported and sticks around!! read more

This is a cute little eclectic cafe right on Wickenden. LGBTQIA friendly, it has gallery art and retro décor and serves an assortment of beverages and snacks. They have coffee drinks, cold beverages, and alcoholic drinks along with a few snacks. They also have a small amount of outdoor seating in the alleyway, making this a great place to sip on coffee, tea or lemonade on a nice spring, fall or summer day. The staff was very welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable on coffee drinks. I love to see more indie coffee shops popping up around the city instead of the usual chains, so I will definitely be back! read more

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Soooo sooo friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only a few tables here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice drinks. All the standards plus a number of custom drink options. Some GF options. A grill with some lunch options too. read more

The coffee cake was surprisingly pleasant!! The little bit of crispness and soft cafe works perfectly together. The latte and chai latte both very sweet and lovely, probably sweeter than usual. If you don't like sweet coffee, the black coffee maybe with a little bit of milk (any type of milk) was also delicious. I enjoyed the interior of this place. It's both a gallery and cafe. Lovely place for a hangout. read more

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I legit went to this cafe for almost a week straight! It was super convenient because it was so close to where I was staying. I absolutely loved their Lavender White Mocha and totally forgot to take a photo. I also definitely enjoyed the cider! The Maple Butter Latte could have been a little richer in my opinion but I love how they used real ingredients. My only real nitpick was the dirty chai because it was much more watery than what I'm used to. In addition, the drink was pretty pricey because adding a shot was $2.50 I think. I would give it a 4.5 stars because of this but definitely not deserving a 4 star. The shop was super cozy and has a beautiful hangout area. I often went in alone just to grab my fix and never felt unwelcome. The staff was really friendly and open to questions too. Definitely worth a try if you're passing by! read more

Small Format - Hot Cider and Dirty Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I love everything about this place. It's feminist and queer. They have vegan and gluten-free options, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink AND lovely artwork inside. Two thumbs up. read more

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Food was delicious! I got a super fluffy and cute trans pride doughnut. 11/10 drool worthy. Service was amazing the baristas are adorable and super kind. read more

Everything here is lovely. It's SUPER small. So don't always plan to sit and enjoy your meal. That said the food is fantastic and the staff are lovely. An excellent choice for good food and great GF options. read more

Great small business! Food is well made and tasty I would recommend it to anyone thinking about it!

Suuuuuuper cute café! Went on a rainy sunday afternoon and was lucky to find an empty table as a knitting circle was going on so there wasn't much seating left. The menu is quite large for the cafe being so small, and the food and drinks are both incredible. The staff is also super friendly and don't mind talking more about the menu and offering suggestions. I love that this cafe is LGBTQ+ run, I feel super comfortable spending a lot of time here. Really glad someone told me about this spot, will be back very soon! read more

the salted pistachio latte and the service are unbeatable. super allergen aware and mindful - and we loved our experience!!!