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    Sydney Providence

    4.1 (362 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Julia S.

    Sydney has two locations in Providence; having been to both, I can thoroughly recommend the location on Exchange St over the Thayer St. Exchange St location is smaller, but it's also the original! It's inviting and very bright - perfect for walking in on your way to or from the train station. I had a hot vanilla latte and a chocolate croissant - would recommend the latte! I expected there to be a bit more chocolate in my croissant.

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    Nani W.

    I'm a frequent visitor here. Although parking isn't ideal, it's conveniently located next to the train station, and a short walk from providence place mall and Kennedy plaza. There is indoor seating and some outdoor seating in the warmer weather. Staff is always super nice and personable. Love that they have an after dark menu! Pastries are also a favorite. In addition to their good beverages, they also have some functional seltzers and additional drinks available. Pretty good grab and go selection too.

    Loella D.

    Highly recommend Sydney! I got the avocado toast with an egg and was surprised at how large the portions are, and it came with Saffron. The photo doesn't do it justice! Also got an iced chai with a shot of espresso which tasted great. The barista was super nice and I love the cafe interior

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    Stephanie T.

    I've been to Sydney Providence multiple times since my first time and have been collecting points with every purchase. With Square Loyalty, I am earning 1 point for every $1 spent after checking-in in store or online and pay. After earning 150 Points, I can redeem a reward for 100% off entire sale (up to $25.00 off). In mid-September, I went to Sydney Providence back to back to study for an upcoming exam. It was really nice, calm, quiet, and well lit for studying. I ordered a large ice unsweetened matcha latte with whole milk (Total $6.86 with service fee, city tax, and state tax). The next day, I came back to study and ordered a large iced blueberry honey matcha latte (Total $7.42). Out of all the drinks I've had, the sweetened with sugar cane matcha latte is the best. Early October, I was craving Sydney Providence and ordered my original order, large ice sweetened with sugar cane matcha latte. Most recently, I came back to have a large Madeline Cider Latte (Total $7.80). This tasted like fall in a cup. The apple cider was very good.

    Robert S.

    This is a cute cafe located just blocks from the train station, Amtrak, the RI State House and many other downtown landmarks. They serve top notch items with fresh ingredients and excellent service. Their sandwiches, drinks, coffees and desserts are all delicious. Here are some pics of their Breakfast sandwich. YUM....

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    Ludovica F.

    Absolutely loved this coffee shop! I can't believe I didn't know of its existence until lately! Their macarons are stellar, and their matcha lavender green tea is to die for!! My fiancé also enjoyed their lattes, which I will try next time im at Sydney's!

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    I usually love their breakfest and lunch sandwiches.They're a little pricey, but good. BUT Don't ever get a salad from here.My salad ended up coming to seventeen dollars because I added chicken salad to it.And the salad looks like a side salad with like a tablespoon of chicken salad Ridiculous. It was very fresh!

    Rose Q.

    This place is very understaffed. The wait for latte is super long, even though the barista is already super busy and fast. She still cannot managed it by herself. Because she was alone. Sometimes there's two people, but still super busy. If you want to grab a coffee before jump on the train, unless you have 20 minutes to spare don't do that. And the 20 minutes is only for one latte. The coffee, matcha, and food were good. But waited like 40 minutes for two sandwiches and two drinks. Macaroons were terrible, very chewy. Great location. I hope they hire more people in the future.

    Jenny R.

    Stopped by Sydney in Providence and I'm so glad we did. The coffee was delicious--smooth and just the right pick-me-up. I got the bacon and egg on a croissant and it was absolutely perfect: flaky, buttery, and packed with flavor. I took a bite of my boyfriend's chicken salad sandwich too, and it was so juicy and tasty I ended up taking the other half for myself! Cute spot with great food--I'll definitely be back.

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    Phil K.

    Such a great coffee spot! I had the chai latte with lavender and it was seriously one of the best I've ever had -- super smooth and perfectly balanced. My wife got the vanilla latte and loved it too. We also tried the breakfast sandwich and the CSI sandwich -- both were amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The space is bright, welcoming, and has a really relaxed vibe. Easily one of our new favorite spots in Providence. Highly recommend!

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    Bella T.

    Such a cute spot especially to pull up and do work at or meet up with someone. Space is super clean and welcoming. Service was okay. One girl was kind of rude and I also personally thought the spot was a little pricey. Drinks were your typical drinks,

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    Stephanie T.

    Not a big fan of the salmon dill sandwich because it's mostly cream cheese and way too much dill. It has a very pretty presentation but I would probably get a different sandwich. Also the matcha is too sweet and not my thing.

    Rachel N.

    I have wanted to try Sydney for a long time, but never had a good opportunity. I ended up going to the location on Exchange Street on a quiet Sunday morning and I'm so happy I did. They had a good number of options on the menu. I ordered a chocolate raspberry latte and my boyfriend ordered a matcha latte. I also ordered a classic breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, and cheese) on a croissant and he ordered the bold breakfast sandwich while came on a bolo roll. We really enjoyed our food, drinks, and the crisp, clean ambiance in the restaurant. The waitstaff were super friendly and brought our food out to our table. My only complaint is that there really isn't great parking options for the Exchange Street location - which obviously isn't the restaurant's fault! It was really convenient for the people staying in the hotel next door, but for locals, parking wasn't ideal. We snuck into the lot across the street since no one was around, but I imagine during more busy times that would most likely be a pay to park lot. I hope to try the location on Thayer street, as there is more street parking available in that area!

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    The service, food, and creative lattes were great! Spent some time working here and really enjoyed everything.

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    Ordered 2 oatmilk lattes to go. Both were cold :/ Trying to call the business but no one is answering

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    This cafe is aMAZING. The pastries and food are delish! The staff is kind and the coffee was perfection.

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    Ask the Community - Sydney Providence

    Are they closed? Since the pandemic they haven't opened, do you know if they will remain closed?

    Hi Karliam, Sydney has reopened with reduced hours. We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am 2 pm with our breakfast menu. We hope to see you soon.

    Do they have high chairs?

    Yes we do!

    Is this the old Quay?

    Hi, Quay is our sister restaurant and both locations are now open. Sydney is located on Exchange Street in the ground floor of the Blue Cross building and Quay is located approximately 150 feet southwest on the river walk.

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    Ellie's - Chocolate croissant

    Ellie's

    4.3(604 reviews)
    0.3 miDownCity
    $$

    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.

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    Ellie's - Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

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    The Nitro Bar- Providence

    4.4(271 reviews)
    0.8 miFederal Hill
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    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.

    Saying that I'm obsessed with their delicious cold brew and their unique flavors is an…read moreunderstatement! This is hands down one of the best cold brews I have had in a long time! A coworker and I came to the Nitro Bar after work and, luckily, the line wasn't too long so we were served fairly quickly! The place is small and VERY popular, so I wouldn't recommend coming on the weekends as the line will quite literally be wrapping outside the store and almost to the other establishment next to it! However, the coffee is 100% worth the wait!! I highly recommend trying their Dark Horse Cold brew with one of their home made flavors ( my friend recommended the cookie butter, but the caramelized banana is amazing too). Can't wait to be back for more!!!

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    Brown Bee Coffee - Pastry and croissant

    Brown Bee Coffee

    4.3(79 reviews)
    0.8 miFox Point

    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.

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    Seven Stars Bakery - Coconut macaroon

    Seven Stars Bakery

    4.4(386 reviews)
    1.0 miFederal Hill
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    I don't normally go to this seven stars but I was in the area! The cafe was clean and had a nice…read moresetup for their line. They had the usual free samples out - bread sample was gone but a few pieces of the cinnamon roll were left to try. I came for my free birthday bread and ordered the country pan loaf sliced. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie because it looked too good to resist!

    This was my second visit to Seven Stars Bakery. I stopped in on a mission to find a round loaf of…read morehard, crusty bread to serve with a steak dinner, and since I had just picked up a cake down the street, the location was super convenient. The snow made street parking a bit tricky, but thankfully there are a few parking spaces in the back of the building. Once inside, the bakery was lively and smelled absolutely delicious. There was a great selection of fresh artisan breads to choose from. I ended up with the durum loaf, which was perfect since I planned to make an olive oil dipping sauce. The bread was exactly what I hoped for crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, airy with a mix of large and small holes, and full of flavor. I also couldn't resist picking up two Valentine heart sugar cookies with jam because they were just too cute. The only minor downside was that the employee who helped me wasn't very smiley. Not rude at all, and my order was handled quickly, but it felt a bit different from the warm cafe vibe you might expect. Prices are higher than if you went to a mom and pop bakery but this was expected. Overall, a great stop for quality bread.

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    Delicious pastries and breads

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