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    Blue Kangaroo Cafe

    4.0 (153 reviews)
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    Open 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    #2 breakfast Sammie on everything bagel
    Bre B.

    Everyone we come here everything is fabulous!! It's a popular place and can get busy but the staff is quick and your order comes out in a short time. The only issue you'll ever have is "what do I order? it all looks, smells and tastes so good!" Also had a green tea lemonade it was so good I finished it before I thought to get a pic.

    Some of the jam packed selection at the counter and behind, the menu for drinks (coffee/tea)
    Jessica A.

    Such a cute local cafe right in Barrington. Filled to the brim with goodies! Endless treats and sweets. 10/10 for staff friendliness and attention. 10/10 for selection. (Gluten free options and non dairy options.) 9/10 for food and drink. 10/10 location (not much else close by like this place) Things Ive ordered: Berry/yogurt smoothie: missing something. Heavy on the fruit flavor in the beginning of the sip and then comes the tart yogurt flavor. Its good and healthy! Just missing another layer. Maybe honey? Everything bagel w/ cc: was not asked if I wanted my bagel toasted or not. So I was stuck with an untoasted bagel that already had cc on it- so I couldn't retoast. However, bagel was delicious and amount of cream cheese was perfect. Matcha latte w almond milk: only $5.29 for a LARGE iced matcha latte?! Move aside starbucks ! My only complaint is that the almond milk offered is vanilla/sweetened. I prefer an unsweetened plain almond milk in my matcha, therefore it tasted much sweeter than I prefer. But still great and cant beat the price. Homemade granola bars at register: omg so filling and healthy and Delish! I'm probably gonna snag one everytime I stop in. Would love other varieties:) Cute place, friendly staff and locals, huge selection, fair prices.

    Lucy C.

    The #2 breakfast sandwich , slamming scrambled eggs, prosciutto, red onion, pesto, and Asiago cheese on everything bagel. It a different combination but it works. The ice tea amazing. Lemon donut out standing. The service is great like well oiled machine. This place has a cool hippie vibe. Love it and will be back, so many things to try.

    The Boomerang & GLUTEN FREE Pumpkin Crumble Muffin
    Haley T.

    Rhode Island is so lucky to have a place like Blue Kangaroo. Today my visit was around breakfast time but they also have sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, chicken parm (lots of options to take pre made meals to go!). I grabbed their signature drink today, the Iced Boomerang which is a mix of their special coffee syrup, milk and toasted espresso. It's my absolute favorite coffee I have ever had and at one point in time they knew my order the minute I walked in the door because of how often I was getting it from there. I also got a gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip muffin- they have lots of gluten free pastry items and even bread/wrap options which is amazing. They just recently updated their hours which is great so they're open later. The outside is decorated so nicely for fall and there's seating both inside and outside. I love the environment and overall feeling here, it's so welcoming and friendly!

    Trevor P.

    Went for the yell elite event and decided to grab a couple sandwiches while we were there. I got the steak bomb with cheese, onions, and a garlic aoli in a wrap. Sandwich delicious and highly recommend! My GF got a meatball sub which was also very good, we both just wish it had more cheese on it but the meatballs were homemade and very good! Staff was friendly and helpful with helping us out since it was our first time, it was a little tight inside with it being pretty busy but they had several tables to eat in on the other side of the cafe. They offered tons of sandwich options, coffees, smoothies, and homemade baked goods! Great spot A+

    Brickyard Sandwich
    Kyle W.

    Cute local cafe with a great variety. Blue Kangaroo Cafe is filled with sweet smells and savory sandwiches. They have a ton of grab-and-go options, and their sandwiches come out pretty quick. Although I did beat the time of a usual lunch rush. Across the street is the town hall, and it's worth a stroll if you're from out of town. I tried the queen's blend tea, which was very light and refreshing. To go along with it, I had a slice of the cheesecake with blueberry compote and was blown away. It was thick and not too sweet, making it one of my favorite slices ever!! Being so impressed, there was one more bite I wanted to try. I grabbed a brickyard sandwich, which was filled with roast beef, peppers, blue cheese, and pepper jack cheese. The olives and lettuce also added a nice touch of flavor, but the first four stood out and made a great sandwich. The variety and the cafe itself make it a go-to spot for a variety of reasons. Be it a study session or meeting place. A spot to grab a local lunch on the go or a breakfast bite. Maybe even a replacement for your daily Starbucks. I can give you a dozen reasons to try Blue Kangaroo Cafe, so let me know what you think!

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    Cara P.

    What a cute little spot the Blue Kangaroo Cafe is! It gave the feel of a small town country side general store with a lot to offer, and the vibe was casual and comfortable. The girl who took our order was so sweet, she was excited to chat about different cafes across Rhode Island, and seemed genuinely happy that we paid this cafe a visit. My husband and I ordered the Berry Tart, a latte with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla (it was called something like "the bee's knees latte," but I can't remember exactly), and a nitro cold brew. The latte was pretty good! Definitely on the sweet side, but not sickeningly so, and the milk texture was a bit too puffy, but I still really enjoyed it. The amount of cinnamon was nice, and honey and coffee and always a winning combo for me. However, it was a bummer that they do not offer ceramic mugs at all, even upon request. Though, the worker did say I could bring my own reusable mug for next time. The Berry Tart was unassumingly delicious. It was loaded with large berries pieces in a tasty and not too sweet compote. The crust was firm, yet tender and buttery; so good! Overall, we had a wonderful experience at the Blue Kangaroo Cafe. The next time we're in the area, I'd love to visit again!

    Shaky Jake Sandwich
    Ray M.

    What can I say about this place on my first visit? The ambience was very cozy and welcoming, and the service was very friendly and fast even though it was lunchtime and the restaurant was extremely busy. After ordering my sandwich, I went down to the other end of the counter to wait for it and within just a few minutes, they had my order ready for me. I went and sat down at one of the many tables they have in there decent sized dining room and sat down to enjoy my lunch. I ordered the Shaky Jake sandwich, which is comprised of roast beef, turkey, pepperoni, Swiss, baby spinach, red onion, hot sauce. Since I don't like spinach, I had them remove that from my sandwich, but all the other ingredients listed were present and what a delicious combo that made! The sandwich was obnoxiously huge and I mean that as a compliment. I literally was barely able to eat the first half of the sandwich and had to take the second half home to finish for dinner that evening. I don't remember what my friend ordered, but he encountered the exact same dilemma that I did and we both agreed that this place was a hit and we would be back The next time we swung through that area. Lots of free parking in the parking lot of the strip mall that it's located in. There are a lot of other choices in the area of this restaurant, but I will prioritize it before the others.

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    I got an Italian for lunch. It was pretty good. Above average. The service was super friendly and helpful. I'd definitely go back.

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    My family loves this place. Always great food. My kids ask me to go almost everyday! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

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    Great food and drinks with an even better staff. I would highly recommend Blue Kangaroo.

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