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    YiaYia's Cafe

    4.5 (121 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Spanakopita, Greek Yogurt
    Lily K.

    "I LOVE YIAYIA'S CAFE!!" I proudly scream from the rooftops. My bf and I love to come here for a nice quiet breakfast. The interior is decorated with a pretty white-and-blue motif that is definitely fitting. It's small, and not usually crowded so we typically can choose where to sit. It's become our favorite spot to go on the weekends, over places like Atlantic grill or aquidneck pizza. It's just so much cozier, and it's women-owned, which I will always support! The food is delicious. The spanakopita is my favorite, its fluffy and perfectly cheesy while not being dense or greasy. The greek yogurt is so creamy and delicious, the bacon is both crunchy and juicy at the same time. My bf loves to get the different wraps because he tends to like a large breakfast. They have lots of options for breakfast and lunch. I also love the vanilla iced latte, I think they put some ice cream in it. It tastes amazing. If you're wondering about YiaYia's cafe, definitely come try it. I feel like lots of people think it's only for those staying at the Sea Breeze Inn, or haven't been for whatever reason. I hope everyone has the chance to come here, local or tourist!

    The Club
    Jasmine J.

    The atmosphere here is so inviting, and the detailing of the space really gives Greek café vibes. The service was outstanding from the owners personally greeting us at the door to our server,Makalah, who was so knowledgeable about the menu. I came with my mother, and we both ordered the club sandwiches, which were delicious. I also had the Greek salad, and it was amazing the vegetables were incredibly fresh and the feta was creamy and flavorful. We paired our meal with local Del's lemonade, which was the perfect refreshing touch for a summer afternoon. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot to enjoy a Newport summer day. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. The food is fresh, the service is warm, and it's also budget-friendly a must try in Newport!

    Rich H.

    We stopped in for lunch yesterday and this is a stop we will definitely be coming back to. Wonderful food and service.

    strawberries and cream crepe
    Frank W.

    Though we have been to Aquidneck Island numerous times in the past, this was our first meal at YiaYia's Cafe. The morning of our visit was warm and delightful so we chose to dine on the outside deck which proved to be both scenic and refreshing. We each chose a crepe, she with strawberries and cream while I went with apples, cinnamon and brown sugar. Both were very good as was the service so we likely, very likely, will be returning on our next vacation to Little Rhody.

    French Toast 2 Over Easy Eggs / any Style Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage or Ham
    Jason A.

    August 2025 OF COURSE WE ARE BACK! All the way from Long Island and couldn't think of a better place to stay while in Newport and of course EAT! Many things may change in this world but one thing that won't in the hospitality and great food offered by Telly and Leeza! This place is an absolute must for breakfast and I wouldn't sleep on lunch either paired with her delicious rice pudding and baklava! It was so nice we ate it twice in a day. One at her restaurant and also when we seen them at the Greek Fair! Our favorite is the French Toast BUT I just had to try it all! Not one regret while we stayed there! Price is right and food is great...why not indulge?

    The Mediterranean take on the avocado toast was delicious. I love the feta and avocado combo.
    Michelle F.

    Cute vibe here. The avocado toast was unique and delicious and staff is friendly. She did take my plate before I was really finished with it. Not sure why it seemed like k was being rushed out when there were plenty of empty tables. Other than that, I'd come back here.

    Tracy C.

    Looking for Greek breakfast? This is the place to go. A very Greek themed menu, in a beautiful little inn. There is limited parking, and just a few tables inside, but the service is terrific and the food is outstanding. The baklava was terrific, I would have preferred it with a little bit more honey. The watermelon feta basil plate was also terrific, I would have liked more basil but the cheese to fruit ratio was on point. We also had another dessert dish with some cream inside which was amazing. Overall a very cute place.

    Bacon cheddar pepper omelette
    Kathryn J.

    We were staying at the inn so grabbed a little breakfast at YiaYia's. We both got omelettes which were made to order and came with toast and potatoes. The restaurant itself is bright and cheery and service is great.

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    Ellie B.

    This is a sweet café, owned by a very friendly and warm woman. When I was there, 90% of the clientele were Greek, which was lovely. I appreciated the Greek specialties on the menu. The café did seem slightly understaffed and my omelette was pretty lackluster. The home fries were delicious though.

    Greek avocado toast
    Rebecca H.

    We stopped in for lunch while visiting Newport. It was slightly difficult to find because there isn't really signage at all on the outside of the building but after some detective work, we were able to locate it. It is inside the Sea Breeze Inn. There was ample seating on a Tuesday at around 2pm. We elected to sit outside on the deck to enjoy the breeze. The view isn't the best but there is some water in the distance for what it's worth. The menu contains so many delicious options (including veg options!) that it's quite difficult to choose. If you know us, you know that we don't choose but instead just order a bunch of shit to share and that was our strategy for this meal. We were eyeing a vegetable platter on the menu that looked incredible but we were informed that they did not have that which required us to quickly adjust our order on the spot. I already had another selection on deck and ordered the Greek avocado "toast", GF ordered the pita plate, and we both ordered the spanakopita and baked lemon potatoes to share. The pita plate was brought out in short order. It contains smallish portions of hummus, olive spread, tzatziki and an inadequate amount of soft and warm pita. The tzatziki was smooth and creamy, thicker than some I've had before. The hummus was more "grainy" than the more traditional Israeli versions with which I am more familiar. The olive dip was amazinng. We definitely could have used more pita, and don't think we didn't use every square mm of pita as a vehicle for dip, as I was forced to resort to eating the dips with a fork like a rabid animal in order to come close to finishing. The baked lemon potatoes were absolutely incredible. The potato bits were soft and luscious with a delicious and crispy crust. The flavor was also divine. These didn't last long on the plate. The spanakopita was one of the best I've had in memory. This was round instead of the flat, horizontal layers I have experienced before. It was piping hot when it came out with paper thin phyllo dough and tasty. fillling. My Greek avocado toast was more like an avocado pita sandwich with slices of avocado, tomato, olive spread, and the most creamy and delicious feta cheese wrapped in a soft and warm pita. This was spectacular and combined fresh and Mediterranean spin on a classic. Other than some minor hiccups, we had a wonderful meal at YiaYia.

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    Jacob H.

    In Newport for a weekend getaway from New York. YiaYia's is a lovely, small, women-owned business that serves a delicious breakfast with an airy patio. We were greeted with smiles, politeness, and very tasty breakfast food at an affordable price. I got the omelette with Churico, spinach and feta - it was very unique and quite good. My Partner got the breakfast sandwich with sausage egg & cheese plus fruit on the side. Both were sizable portions with fresh ingredients. Would recommend for a casual, relaxing breakfast.

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    John C.

    This is a nice little find. Some of the local patrons can be a little loud but heh they live here. The food is excellent and the service is great. The Horiatiki (Greek Salad) is fresh! Their own garden in front of the Inn. We have been here for lunch and breakfast. Both are amazing. Highly recommend this place!!!! Oh, and the service, just magnificent. Probably the most welcoming and tasteful restaurant we have been to in the area.

    Rice pudding and baklava Sunday!?!?!?!?!
    Lee P.

    What a hidden gem - we'll come here from Providence just for lunch and rice pudding desert.

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    Our favorite breakfast spot. Fresh, local ingredients made with love. Highly recommend:)

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    Thank you kathryn. Looking forward to your return. Leeza

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    Greek pizzas! They have served some great pies over the years. Nice assortment. We go there routinely and have enjoyed their thin crusts.

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    wonderful greek food. friendly owners and lovely atmosphere. we go there every time we are in newport.

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