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    3.8 (18 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    "Cortado", terrible. Not a proper Cortado.
    Michael P.

    I'm so tired of cafés offering a Cortado and having no clue how to make them. Even parts espresso and steamed milk. That is it. Usually about 4oz. What I got was a mediocre shot of espresso with hot milk, and a little milk foam on top (not microfoam from proper steamed milk). Probably about 6oz total. $6 wasted. Wife ordered a latte and requested for it to be less sweet. It was like they dumped 2 tablespoons of Splenda in that thing. Undrinkable. Also didn't have any steamed milk as a latte should have..

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    Kamal B.

    Overall great kind staff with amazing soft music playing in the background making it a great study spot! They also have great selection in food options (didn't get something tho), & saw tonssss of people getting food and enjoying it! Free WiFi, clean bathroom, nice staff, solid coffee--I mean, what more could I ask for??

    Meg M.

    Wow! The drinks here are amazing and it's just as chic and adorable as their main location. If you're a college student in the area. You should put this on your must visit list. There's lots of space to get school work done or have a bite and catch up with friends over coffee. I really loved it. Adriana took great care of me! She made me a fall drink special and a latte that she made a little extra special and both were amazing. I like their in house cups but I'm obsessed with their to go ones! What a great spot!

    The doors being locked before 6PM

    I went into Sydney thinking wow these desserts look quite nice. I like to buy one. I asked the girl excuse me. How much are these items? She looks straight at me and decides to ignore me and help someone else but I was there asking her first. The service here is extremely rude and I feel as if it was racist. I'm not sure if their customer service is all like this or if it was just her but they need to step up their game. then I left because of the extreme rudeness and she proceeds to lock the door after me and my friends but it was only 5PM and clearly it says closes at 6PM.

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    Maisune E.

    sydney is a cozy place to take 1:1 meetings near brown or get some work done. i need to dig up my photo of the avocado toast with smoked salmon because that's my go to order and it's a meal. the servers are always so calm and hospitable even when it's busy. when it's nice out, the patio seating is comfy especially with the updates. love that they chained the seats so you can sit there even when they close instead of taking them in. that's a kind gesture to thayer st. and ppl nearby. the seating inside is also varied with stools/high-top and regular tables. got the roast beast warmed today and it was exactly what i needed during my last work mtg. if you like the tang of horseradish and swiss with your roast beef you will appreciate this in the panini press.

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    Stephanie T.

    Sydney has two locations in Providence. One in the waterplace complex in downtown providence and a second on Thayer street by Brown University. I've only been to the location on Thayer Street. This location replaces Blue State Coffee. Sydney is a spacious cafe with plenty of tables and countertop seating. The cafe offers coffee, espresso, tea as well as house-made baked goods, breakfast, lunch and grab-and-go items. After ordering, you can grab a table and when your order is ready they will call your name. I had a large hot sweetened Matcha Latte with whole milk and I have to say this was the best matcha latte I had in Providence. They use premium Japanese matcha and was not overly sweet or bitter. I enjoyed it a lot. I spent about 3 hours working here on my laptop and at first, it wasn't too crowded around 9:30am. However, once it was around 11:00am, groups of students came in and it got more nosier. It is still a great place to work, catchup with friends, and hangout. I will definitely be coming back here!

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    Destiny C.

    This place was so so cute. We were in Providence for volleyball and my entire 18 person team plus 4 staff members walked into here with little to no idea of how it would go, considering it was a smaller shop. But they did wonderfully, they got everyone's drinks out pretty quick and the bagel shop across the street plus this yummy coffee gave us a really delicious pregame breakfast. My coffee was so good and other teammates of mine tried out the overnight oats and had rave reviews too! Overall an awesome place, and my seasonal pumpkin drink was absolutely fantastic. I think I can speak for my whole team when I say we would definitely come back!

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    2 years ago

    Right next to my son's dorm. Great service, atmosphere, and great tasting coffee. The outside seating is great to just relax!!!

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    2 years ago

    Nice, happy staff. Great CSI Sydney chicken sandwich, bread was so good! Matcha yum Will definitely be back when we are in town!

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    very cute! a bit overpriced but they have some cool menu items and i enjoyed my time studying there!

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    i need to dig up my photo of the avocado toast with smoked salmon because that's my go to order and it's a meal.

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    Ellie's - Chocolate croissant

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    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.

    I went here yesterday and I already want to go back! Breakfast sandwiches = SO Good. Pain Au…read moreChocolate = PHENOMENAL. The seasonal Butternut Squash Cranberry Croissant = Superb! The menu is simple but choosing what to have is still hard; everything is made of quality. They had good customer service and plenty of indoor seating. This place is going to be a repeat spot. I came here for a chat with friends and stayed for over an hour. It's busy on a Sunday morning so expect to wait for a table to open up - it's a first come basis.

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    Madrid European Bakery & Patisserie

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    Oh my! This was my first visit to this lovely cafe and I can't wait to go back. My friend and I…read morevisited for dessert after having dinner nearby, and the pastry case was full of delctable treats, even though it was the end of the day. It was hard to make a decision, but I went with a croissant stuffed with chocolate, fresh strawberries and whipped cream, while my friend went with the Chocolate Mousse Santiago tart. Let me just say, that both were rich, high quality, perfectly prepared, and amazing. I really don't think you could go wrong with anything you order here. I wasn't in the mood for coffee, but my friend enjoyed a nice cup of hot tea. At first I thought the prices were a little high, but after I considered the high quality of the ingredients anad the generous sizing, I think their prices are right on target. The cafe eating area is spacious and is perfect for conversations or quiet work. The entire cafe is super clean and the employees were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!

    Not as good as I originally remember it. Had the hot cappuccino with almond milk and it was like a…read moreregular hot coffee almost.. not enough almond milk in it. Came to $25 for a large cappuccino, medium americano, eclair and a chocolate croissant. The croissant was barely chocolate inside. Was a bit disappointed tbh. Also have to wait a bit for your drinks and we were done with our pastries before the drinks were ready.

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