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4.8 (54 reviews)
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Sara M.

Decided to try a new coffee place and can't believe I haven't been here before. Eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor tables and art. 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.

NOVEMBER RAIN
Otniel L.

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

Not 4 Vampires (on an English muffin)
Annie R.

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!

This matcha changed my life. It was divineeeee! I have never been big in flavored matcha, I am now.
Princess H.

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

Gluten Free Coffee Cake
Alex C.

We came across this place on our way through Providence and decided to check it out since there were several gluten free options. 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. There are dozens of different pieces of art for sale as well. 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!

Rachel O.

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!

Aurora C.

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

Guinevere F.

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!!!!

Not 4 Vampires - subbed egg for the vegan sausage
Michael P.

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! I thought the space was fun, it's laid out to maximize the space, and the staff is amazing. 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.

Robert G.

On a fun and busy street like Wickenden, Small Format still stands out. Not only because of its colorful exterior or unique interior with different types of seats and interesting artwork. 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!

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Cara P.

Small Format is an adorably cute cafe on Wickenden Street in Providence. The outside is colorful and definitely stands out on the street. The interior is tiny, but it's quaint and cozy. Be aware, however, that there is no restroom at this cafe, even for customers. 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. Great environment to enjoy your meal. I would 100% return to Small Format, and I highly recommend for others to give it a try too!

Courtney F.

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. The location isn't very big but so cool inside, the aesthetic was such a mixture of styles but it was so cute. Lots of small groups hanging out and some people working. Truly a place for everyone. 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. Such a cool spot.

Linda A.

What an adorable coffee shop on a busy, fun street in Providence. 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. 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!

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

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

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2 years ago

had the best cookie of my life here today fr it was the confetti one and i also had a mango spritzed matcha ... it changed my life

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Small coffee and cocktail bar. Few small tables inside and out. Tasty drinks with friendly barista!

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This is actually one of my favorite places in Providence. Food is incredible, and ambiance is beyond lovely.

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