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    Borealis Coffee Company

    4.6 (167 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Dreary day but warm inside Borealis Coffee !
    Tina M.

    This is a very warm a welcoming coffee shops located in Riverside! AWESOME coffee and great location along the bike path! No matter the weather!

    Rebecca M.

    I love the Borealis location in Bristol, so this fall, I decided to trek out to their Riverside location! Both locations lean into the historic brick building aesthetic, and the Riverside location glows with natural light and cozy charm This location is smaller because it used to be a rail stop! It's totally transformed into what may be the cutest coffee shop in RI. The service and coffee making was top notch. I got a dreamy iced coffee, stayed to enjoy the space for a bit, and then hit up the East Bay Bike Path that this coffee shop is located along. It is the perfect weekend activity -- go! You won't regret the stop!

    Menu - October 2022
    Matt L.

    My favorite spot, especially in the Fall, when you can sit outdoors right alongside the bike path. Their coffee is consistently delicious, with some seasonal drinks on rotation. This fall, it was a Harvest Latte with maple syrup and a few spices that make for a perfect companion to sitting in their outdoor area with a book. Never too crowded & I'm almost always guaranteed to find a seat.

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    TJ S.

    A unique location and unique blend, no pun intended, of cool and funk. I have driven by here many times but never took the time to stop in for coffee. I am gland I did today. A clean modern interior and cool train station converted into a retail coffee shop by the East Bay Bike path is very inviting, just even from looking outside. Such a unique space, compared to bland generic commercialized coffee shop experience you find elsewhere. I did not know that they roast their own coffee in small batches. So awesome. Unlike other coffee shops who outsource the roasting, they do it from the green coffee beans. That takes some skills and knowledge. I am not sure where they get their baked goods, but I liked their ginger lemon scone to go with my dark roast coffee of the day. I will be sure to return to this place when I am near by.

    the outside of the building
    Danielle F.

    Just another review! Ok. It's hard for me to contain myself here because Borealis became my favorite when I first discovered while on the bike bath a year ago. I got to meet the owner at that time, who explained to me why it's named Borealis and here in the Ocean State (he's from Alaska where coffee is a passion) and met his wife (who's from RI). They source their own beans, very carefully, and I got to virtually your the process on an online Yelp event (yeay, Elite status!). They are so passionate about coffee, so you know it's done right. And if you have a question, they will be happy to help. What I love about this place: the coffee is always always always simply fantastic. The food is great. And it's such a great location. Borealis is brewed at other coffee shops and you can buy your own beans (in person or online). #RIFoodFights #BestIcedCoffeeRI #BuyLocalRI

    This is what the Sam Hyde looks like ;)
    Sashka L.

    My favorite little unknown coffee shop. Make sure to order the 'Sam Hyde' its not on the menu but they'll make one if you ask nicely :3 You can order it either HOT or Iced - Dark roast - Toasted Marshmallow - White chocolate - Cinnamon on Top I highly recommend to check it out if you live near Barrington

    Breakfast sando and iced mocha
    Lauren M.

    Borealis wins for cutest coffee spot. Love the location. The coffee is delicious and never disappoints. However, the food menu is limited. The breakfast sando was pretty basic and the eggs were overcooked. However, sitting outside was lovely!

    Went halfsies on the hummus and avocado toast. Really delicious stuff here.
    Nick J.

    Part of me wants to write a long-winded review of this place, but think I'll demure. Instead I'll just say that Borealis has gone into our weekly rotation and is some of the best coffee around. Consistency from visit to visit is great, and everyone who works there is awesome and kind. They also have a little kitchen and make some tasty toasts (including one with homemade hummus and Moroccan carrots, which is amazing) and improbably delicious biscuits that they serve with house preserves. Highly recommended despite being a little off the beaten path--which is actually nice.

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    Scott A.

    It's cute, bright, clean and hipster. They were playing 80s emo music. I had a green tea. Kanye is right. A little pricey at $3 for a 12 ounce, but you're paying for the atmosphere so I would say, try it.

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    Great coffee! Brand new coffee spot. Parking, outdoor seating & on the bike path. Highly recommend.

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