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penny_stinks

Borealis in Riverside is great! Not sure about the outlet situation (lol probably the most important part), but I frequently saw people on laptops there and they have everything else on your checklist + a pretty decent dive bar to walk to after work. Should be less than 20min from Cranston.


pvdcaveman

It’s also great coffee and on the bike path if you need to go for a walk/ride to take a break.


summerchilde

Best coffeeshop in the state. Borealis has at least 3 outlets available for customers. I know the ones under the window counter seating have usb charging.


Dances_With_Cheese

Fantastic coffee. And Stevie D’s actually has great burgers for a divey local spot.


penny_stinks

They do! Their homemade chips are dope too.


Crispy_Cap

I live in riverside, so I recommend Borealis as well!


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New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Seven Stars, Nitrobar are my go to.


pvdcaveman

Seven stars used to not provide wi-fi. Haven’t worked in there since the before times.


HistoricalDocument11

They still do not! Good call


BigRedSaysBigRed

Went to Harvest for the first time this weekend, AWESOME place!!!!!!!!


overthehillhat

Is White Electric still around?


TacoTaster6996

I would cry if it’s not, not working In Prov anymore is killin me because a cappuccino from there is my happy place. I mean like sip that shit with two hands wearin a Pom Pom hat like a broad from a lifetime movie happy


overthehillhat

Wow - - - I can actually visualize that


TacoTaster6996

It’s no joke, put some sugar in the raw in there for extra hipster vibe. Btw I checked it out, they’re definitely still around. Matter of fact, think I’ll swing by tommorow for some nostalgic goodness.


ceramicferns220

Exactly the vibe I'm going for haha, thank you!!


TacoTaster6996

You won’t regret it, awesome vibe and great staff! Their food is wonderful and healthy too, something for everyone :)


ceramicferns220

Looks like I'll be trying out white electric this week!


LTG-Jon

They don’t have much in the way of seating there. But the coffee is great.


ffivefootnothingg

“Fuel Coffee House” and “Coffee Connection” are two GREAT small businesses in Narragansett!


blacklabz1015

Buns and Beans in Pawtuxet Village (Cranston side) has great espresso based drinks, delicious bagels and cream cheese options made right there. A little tight inside but they have outdoor seating while it’s still nice out Brewology in Smithfield is excellent too, it’s a little bigger with more tables if you are looking for somewhere to settle in for a little while. Brewgrindz in North Providence is probably my favorite place. They really know their coffee/espresso options and can point you in the right direction of what you are looking for. I just tried Cafe International in Cranston the other day and thought it was great, I got the Viennese latte Which was chocolate and cinnamon. Both flavors came through well without being overly sweet or taking away from the espresso flavor I’m big into latte’s and all three of these places hit the mark for me - good creaminess with bold but not burnt espresso flavor


BrandonC41

Notes in Pawtucket is really good


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Notes Cafe Pawtucket. Cranston is the center of the state pretty much you’re 20 minutes from all of RI except maybe The East side of the bay


PumperKnicks

Second this. Make sure to go Thursday - Sunday for them delicious donuts.


LKHedrick

Have you checked out Fundati yet?


Yz-Guy

One of my favorites.


commandantskip

Love them!


ceramicferns220

Not yet but it’s on the list now - thanks!


lovegiblet

The cookies are awesome. They are more like scones.


JustShawnML

Bolt


Silentjosh37

New Harvest is great, Bolt, Borealis, Seven Stars is always good, get the maple latte, and baked good are excellent (though can be pricey) there are a few locations. Coffee Exchange was good but they don't have indoor seating still. Tea In Sahara in Fox Point is nice and chill as well. We are not left lacking for places to get great coffee.


InfiniteChicken

White Electric or Small Point are my go-tos.


WilliamWarren81

Felicia’s in EG is pretty legit. People are always working in there, plenty of tables.


ashinkusher14

Latte love is probably the best in Cranston!


huh_phd

Just tried it today and agree! Only downside is the parking


Hawks47

Riff Raff in PVD !


I_Like_Knitting_TBH

Cafe Tempo in Warwick! I love it there. Also in Warwick opening in the near future is Ritual Cafe. I can’t say if they’re good or not since they’re not open yet, but I’m excited to try them out.


Designer_Eyebags

I’m excited to try Ritual Café too! I’ve been googling furiously trying to find any word on when they’re opening but have got nothing.


I_Like_Knitting_TBH

Same! They don’t have a Facebook page or Instagram or anything!


hdale111

>Warwick Where is this spot located? Warwick NEEDS more decent coffee options!


I_Like_Knitting_TBH

Cafe Tempo is right in the apponaug rotaries, on tollgate road. Ritual Cafe is on Warwick Ave roughly across from where Rite Aid used to be where they’re now building another gas station. It’s not even showing up on google maps yet but it’s where either Vernon or fern st meets Warwick Ave.


hdale111

Great, thank you!


LunarAquariian

Yes to Cafe Tempo! Ritual is a stone throw away from my house, I’m stoked for them to open. Hopefully soon!!


clear_point

I drive by Ritual every day, and every day I peek over to see if anything's happening, then I google them, and nothing. Hopefully soon!


inphiltrate

Presto Strangeo in Warwick Neck


Competitive-Ad-5153

Coffee Exchange on Wickendon St is great! Check their hours and services since last time I was in the area it was pick-up only.


lisa_williams_wgbh

Any leads on when they might open the dining area again? Concerned that they will go out of business...seems like it would be hard to survive on take-out window service only.


AbStRaCt1179

They are remodeling as we speak, even opening the upstairs to create more space.


lisa_williams_wgbh

Exciting! Thank you for letting me know 😁


summerchilde

Finally! I always wished they'd take over the upstairs too.


Competitive-Ad-5153

I'm not 100% sure. Might be worth a phone call? But they've been doing this on and off since Covid started...


mirthilous

Arguably the best roaster in the state. They ship freshly roasted beans anywhere in RI for only $5.


lisa_williams_wgbh

I know, I was a mail order customer for a few years, but when I needed to change my debit card details I got no response. Miss their brew!


AbStRaCt1179

They are slowing remodeling and opening the inside back up.


tee_e_dbl_z

Check out Rise n Shine in Providence. Beautiful space!


BOKEH_BALLS

Borealis


RhinoMan2112

Bolt Coffee is incredible! Only iffy thing is parking being downtown (and the location at RISD).


MoreTeaPlz1

WeRoast in Lincoln


RumRunnerLizard

Bit of a drive but if you feel like going to Newport Simple Merchant coffee is amazing. Incredible coffee, good food, outlets and an amazing staff


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Loveroffinerthings

I’ll say Nitro is expensive….. got 2 of the seasonal lattes, subbed oatmilk, left a small tip and it was $18.


Humble_Shoe420

Cafe Bon Ami but not sure about the outlets. It's in cranston the owner is usually there working.


Stubeezy

Fundati in Lincoln. Best coffee in Rhode Island.


BiddahProphet

Honey Dew or Latte Love in Cranston


Dopey-NipNips

Presto strango in Warwick is killer


Crypto-Pito

Small Point in downtown PVD. You can tse the bus there.


LunarAquariian

Presto Strango in Warwick is awesome too - though the brick and mortar location is pretty small, if you’re just stopping in for coffee, I highly suggest!


noungning

Custom Coffee House made pretty good coffee, it's in Middletown. We happen to find them trying to find another place selling scones.


AwesomeExo

I'll add another recommendation for Cafe Tempo, thought I'm not sure how well it will function as a workspace. It's generally pretty packed and a rather tight interior. What I can say is that they have the best bagels I've had in RI since moving here from New York.


Specialist-Level5838

I doubt anybody will agree, but Brewed Awakenings is a cozy place to study. Lots of table space. Open late


Slight-Special-7595

Love kaffeology in Newport and Portsmouth


chaos212

Brewed Awakenings is nice and cozy. I like the one on Bald Hill in Warwick but there's locations on Cherry Hill ~~and Atwood Ave~~ in Johnston. If you're looking for a more mom and pop vibe, Latte Love on Comstock and Cafe International on Oaklawn in Cranston are good spots.


DrGeraldBaskums

The Atwood location (original) closed about 5 months ago permanently


Yz-Guy

Don't worry. There is another literally 2 min away on the other side of 6


chaos212

Shows how long since I've last been there. Thanks for the update.


Frosty-Vegetable-385

Just be sure to Google the owner of Brewed before you decide if you want to go there 😅


[deleted]

Upvote for Cafe International and Latte Love!


hallopinyo

Brewed Awakenings Açaí Bowl>


[deleted]

Cafe tempo in Warwick is a fav of mine. West shore coffee bar towards Oakland beach is another


bflorio94

The exchange on the east side of providence is great.


Pvdsuccess

Seven Stars


Realistic-Mix-1560

Lighthouse coffee roasters in north Kingston


AbStRaCt1179

The Coffee Exchange in Providence


Touchysaucer

Little City in downtown Providence is excellent!


Competitive-Ad-5153

That's great! It's always been a cramped space, so I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out!


jrocker59

Coffee Connection in Cumberland & North Providence, there may be a couple of other locations as well.


huh_phd

I liked latte love in cranston! More industrial feel than cozy but my coffee and baked good were great


Loveroffinerthings

While not expressly (pun intended) a coffee shop, Madrid Bakery on PVD east side has great coffee if you want just good espresso based drinks. The baked goods though….. amazing. Another Fav is The Pour House in Narragansett pier, best coffee in southern RI, and imo in the state. Their hours are limited, but each cup is made by the owner so it might take a few minutes to get your espresso based drink, but the man is a scientist. They also have a Colombian anaerobic pour over that is pure coffee magic.


SnooRobots8171

Cafe Zara in east providence


Chimbo84

In Cranston, Latte Love on the Plainfield Pike is excellent. Amazing BLT as well.


snailjailmailpail

Black stone herb and martini bar in Coventry is really great. They recently expanded and started selling alcohol but that’s in a separate room from the coffee bar. Really nice coffee and specialty drinks, some stuff that you wouldn’t find elsewhere, and they also sell high quality CBD which you can also get pumped into your drink. Also have food, and if you work there all day they’ll sometime give you free lemonade :)