Highest-rated cafes in Providence, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Providence using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#24. Brewed Awakenings CoffeeHouse
- Rating: 2.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1577 Atwood Ave Johnston, RI 02919
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#23. Terra Luna Cafe Providence
- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 57 De Pasquale Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#22. The Butcher Shop Deli Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 157 Elmgrove Ave Providence, RI 02906
- Categories: Cafes, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Baker Street Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 75 Baker St Providence, RI 02905
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Cafe International
- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 675 Oaklawn Ave Cranston, RI 02920
- Categories: Cafes, Bagels
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#19. Tumblesalts Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1 Morgan Ave North Providence, RI 02911
- Categories: Cafes, Pubs, Italian
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#18. Meeting Street Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (276 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 220 Meeting St Providence, RI 02906
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#17. Cafe La France
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1 Citizens Plz Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Cafes
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#16. L'artisan Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1 Point St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#15. The Classic Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (574 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 865 Westminster St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#14. Corporate Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 40 Westminster St Fl 1B Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Cafes
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#13. Sydney Providence
- Rating: 4.0/5 (300 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 400 Exchange St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#12. Oak Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 130 Cypress St Providence, RI 02906
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Donuts
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#11. Cafe La France
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 100 Gaspee St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Cafes
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#10. Seven Stars Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 342 Broadway Providence, RI 02909
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#9. The Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 460 Wickenden St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#8. The Café at Easy Entertaining, Inc
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 166 Valley St Bldg 10 Providence, RI 02909
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces
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#7. Edgewood Cheese Shop and Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1828 Broad St Cranston, RI 02905
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Cafes
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#6. The New Marquee Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 220 Weybosset St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Cafes, Salad, Soup
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#5. Marie Langlois Cafeteria at The Miriam Hospital
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 164 Summit Ave Providence, RI 02906
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. Cafe Zoey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 791 Hope St Providence, RI 02906
- Categories: Cafes, Creperies
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#3. The Rhody Hen Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 350 Prospect St Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Fish & Chips, Cafes
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#2. Hometown Cafe & Poké Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 185 Camp St Providence, RI 02906
- Categories: Poke, Food Trucks, Cafes
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#1. Charuma Tea Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 45 Weybosset St Providence, RI 02903
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Cafes
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