Borealis has been a regular stop for me for years now, and I'm overdue writing a review. The…read moreBristol location is the newest and is tucked into a converted mill building on Wood Street. Tt has everything you'd want from a great coffee shop: comfortable seating, plenty of room to spread out and work, a rentable conference room, and something you would not expect from a coffee shop, the Aurora Bar, stocked with a nice selection of local spirits and other favorites. My partner and I stopped in for a quick nibble for lunch on Sunday and this was perfect. My partner went with the Caprese sandwich, which is served on a pressed ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, spinach, pesto mayo, and balsamic. It was simple and tasty, and I was lucky enough to get a couple bites! I went with the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, which was also simple, but packed with flavor. It had all the obvious ingredients with the addition of pickles, which added such a nice briny little punch and really hit the spot. Something worth noting: both of our items were ordered from the laminated menu at the register, not in the beautiful leather-bound Aurora Bar menu, which appears to be an evening menu with cocktails and other tasty food items. For drinks, I went with an espresso tonic; the slight bitterness of the quinine plays really nicely against the bold espresso, and it's one of those combinations that's refreshing in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. One small note for the team: the Riverside location has always had a real warmth and cohesion to the staff that I haven't quite felt at Bristol. It's not a dealbreaker by any stretch, but a little more energy behind the counter would go a long way. Still a five-star spot, as the coffee and the space more than make up for it.

I came here to see a friend of mine play live jazz music with his band and it was such a cute and…read moreawesome experience! The vibes were great, there was plenty of room for our party (we had 7 of us), and it didn't feel crowded at all despite the number of people that were in the coffee shop. I think that the only downside that I would say for our experience is that the drinks at the bar took FAR too long, although they were good! We came here in the evening, but I would definitely love to pop in at some point during the day because I do think that this would be a wonderful little study spot!

Great sandwiches and the best caramel latte I've ever had. Service was good, we'll define backread more

The food and coffee are actually really good! at this place, but the service is the absolute…read moreworst. Yesterday I went in for my coffee that I've been drinking for the past 35 years: two shots of espresso with a splash of oat milk over ice. A staff member came out from the back and began yelling at me at the counter. I am a faculty member at Roger Williams and I was there with a student and line was to the door behind me. "that's a latte! you're just being cheap! I know its a Tik Tok Hack!" I'm 56. I've never been on Tik Tok. I wasn't trying to "hack" anything. I just wanted a splash of oatmilk in my $4 2 oz coffee. I told her I didn't know what she was going on about ridiculing in front of everyone in the restaurant. Then, she rolled her eyes and told me "I'll give you a thimble-full. That's it.!" My coffee came out completely black. She didn't even put enough in to change the color. seriously, what is wrong with people? if I was not there with the Student, I would have walked out.

The arugula salad got me to come back every week but the sirloin is amazing too!! Wife got the cup…read moreof berries and the hash dog.

Amazing food, Fresh and Made to order A hidden gem…read more Everything on the menu is delicious My favorite is the veggie Benedict

Heading home from a stop in East Providence, always wanted to try this restaurant since I was…read moreunable to get to Eli's Kitchen when it was open. Anyways, enjoyed my lunch. Ordered the clam chowder which was very good. It leans towards a Rhode Island Chowder, which I prefer vs. the creamy New England Chowder. Nice flavor, and the dice chourico was visible . I only found it a bit salty and it was served with a Portuguese roll. I also ordered the Cacoila sandwich which was also served with on a Portuguese roll and I opted for the seasoned fries which were very tasty. The pork was tender and flavorful, but again a bit salty for me. I don't use a lot of salt and my tolerance and taste of salt is low. Otherwise the sandwich & chowder had some nice flavors.

I am typically never in the Bristol area but have found my new favorite brunch spot and will…read morecertainly be back more often! This is a unique European cafe in the cutest part of Bristol, on a fun busy street near other local shops. Everything I tried on the menu was absolutely amazing! I got an iced pumpkin latte and it was a perfect boost to my morning with a subtle and smooth pumpkin flavor just in time for fall. The Pear Pancake special was perfect for sharing and was sweet and delicate. The service was quick and friendly. I'll be back again this weekend! The decor is bright and fresh, a wonderful spot for a sit down or grab n go.

Dropped in for a coffee, but they were already out of the panini I wanted at 10am. The line was…read morelong, and the staff came off as unfriendly and unwelcoming. Tip options began at 20%, even though the woman at the register made me feel like I was an inconvenience. Not quite what I was hoping for.

Just came in here for the first time and it was so delicious. It's not the cheapest place around,…read morebut they really don't compromise on quality or flavor so it was totally worth it. We got hot chocolate and a London Fog, two sandwiches and a pastry and everything was delicious. Would 100% come back because they have such a good hot chocolate. The service was good and they had little tables outside so we could sit out.

I go out of my way for these incredible bagels. I have to get a dozen every time. Try Rob's Bagel…read morePile - an awesome combination of savory, heat and creamy. Definitely get the asiago. Oooh, and the bagel bites are the right size for snacking. Highly recommend. The staff are friendly and the whole place has a homey-yet-trendy vibe. You see locals chatting with the owner, and everyone has a smile. This place is THE BEST.

A Bristol institution! The line is usually long on a weekend morning, and for good reason - their…read morebagels are so satisfying, fresh, and honestly just exactly what I want in a bagel. They have tons of options to concoct a breakfast or lunch sandwich on a bagel of your choice. Their coffee is delicious, too! I love their white cheddar cheese and will often order a sandwich with that and egg on an everything or the rare, coveted, absolutely divine Asiago bagels they offer. Truly Heavenly! I've never brought someone here for a cozy breakfast meal and had them not enjoy it. Located on the main drag with lots of street parking, it's easy to have a slow, small town morning mozying to the nearby gift shops and restaurants after your stop here. I really shouldn't rave so much because it's already so packed...but there are my 2 cents!

This is one of my favorite spots! I've been coming here for years with no plans of stopping. There…read moreare delicious crepes, beautiful scenery, and great coffee. What more could you ask for? It's a small space, especially now that it has to compete for room with Chomp next door; so it's pretty lively. You enter the cafe through the porch, which is screened in in winter for year-round dining. Once inside, you place your order and sit either on the porch or at some tables near the parking lot. The lot is made of seashells and is on the water so the ambiance is actually very nice. They'll call you when your drinks are ready so you can add cream or sugar yourself, but they usually bring food out to you. First of all, their chai is amazing. So good. They have different flavors; I'm a big fan of the vanilla chai. My dad LOVES their cappuccinos. I've had bit sweet and savory crepes here, and they're all great. They have some you can order on the menu but there is a big make-your-own menu with a whole slew of options. Usually I get the Brie, fruit, and honey crepe, it's so light, sweet; and summery!

We love it here !!! The best Chai and Crepes around !!!! With an amazing view and outdoor seating.read more

This place is SO good. My fave drink is always the Extreme Toffee Coffee with a shot of espresso -…read moreit's a blended sweet treat and super delish. Gorgeous views in the summer too when the weather is nice and you can take a walk around the water! Highly recommend taking a trip here!

I wanted to really like Coastal Roasters, but it was a huge miss for us. We drove 40 minutes to…read morecome here today based on reviews, Parking wasn't easy but we managed to find a spot on the street after l driving by a few times. The scenery is gorgeous, right by the water. We ordered a hazelnut latte and a tiramisu latte after seeing their instagram post advertising its new drop. We got our drinks and the tiramisu latte was missing the mascarpone topping, so my husband went in to ask about it. He was told by an employee it's an extra $2 charge for the topping! The employee was nice and stated since we weren't aware they wouldn't charge us for it but i'm so confused. You advertise that the drink comes with it, so why is there an additional charge for it? My husband's hazelnut latte was also watered down and you couldn't taste the hazelnut unfortunately. The employees were incredibly nice and the views are gorgeous but the coffee just wasn't that great sadly.