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    YiaYia's Cafe

    4.4 (117 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Rich H.

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

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    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.

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    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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    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.

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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.

    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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    Daisey L.

    Literally your Yaiyai is cooking in the kitchen. The food is prepared with 100% love. I have never had a better tasting pita- freshly made. The food is so delicious and flavorful, you would think they just pulled it from the garden... oh wait! They did. You feel like you are sitting in a cafe in the Mykonos.

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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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    Ate breakfast here on a big beautiful porch with friendly people all around. The food was great. Try the Greek coffee - different but woo!

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    After meeting the family at a festival in wrentham, they found this place in Walpole which is near…read morewhere I live in Norwood, so they said we could go have lunch there. Well I've eaten at a lot of Greek restaurants here and in Greece and this is one of the best places I've ever been to, to have a good sit down Greek meal. Where I live there are great restaurants for any type of cuisine you can imagine and a great Greek restaurant but the one near me is more like the best fast food in Greece. (A gyro wrap is the most traditional Greek fast food you can get). If people every ask me where to go to try other great Greek dishes, I will tell them to go there, 10 minutes from where I live and and on the eat home come by and drop off their left overs. They accommodated us for a table of 7 and although it can be a bit loud, you can still talk to anyone in your party. But i would recommend getting a reservation so you don't have to rely on luck like we did. The prices might be a little higher than some of your typical sit down restaurants, but worth every penny.

    This place might not look like much from the outside but man is it good! The decor is nice and they…read morehave a nice bar area right when you walk in. We were seated all the way in the back right next to a huge picture window overlooking the outdoor patio. Outdoor patio is nice for the weather but it's in the middle of the parking lot so there's nothing to look at lol but the food makes up for that! We had the trip of dips. Hummus was great (I make mine with more garlic but that's a preference), tzatziki was chunky and a touch briney, the whipped feta with chili was a wild card but it pulled through with flying colors. Grilled octopus appetizer was to die for, on a bed of mushed split peas. It had a char on the outside, and was perfectly tender. The kefta was good, I'm used to more herbs in the Armenian version, but the lamb flavor came through even with the red sauce and cheese. I had the ribeye for dinner. They nailed this. Crispy, caramelized meat and fat on the outside, perfect medium rare in the middle. It was a large steak (maybe 12-14oz) of good thickness. The potatoes and grilled onions and shishito peppers were icing on the cake. At the table we also had the lamb chops. A great portion 3 large chops with thick wedges of fried potatoes. The pork skewer was larger than anticipated, seasoned well and not over cooked, again it came with the fried potatoes. The branzino was meticulously seared yet still flakey and moist. The bed of chickpeas was a surprise and gave major 'wow' flavor. Our waitress was lovely, she floated in when we needed something and left us alone to enjoy the company. The owners' mother also works the floor and she is adorable and so happy to be there. 100% hit this spot.

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    Incredible lemon dessert, baklava with olive oil ice cream. Has to be tasted to be believed.
    Incredible lemon dessert, baklava with olive oil ice cream. Has to be tasted to be believed.
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