I was curious about this place. Each time we walked by there was a line out the door so I knew it would be good.....I didn't expect it to be addictive! The mocha was rich and smooth and so decadent! I asked the staff to pick a pastry and I ended up with a fabulous mixed berry scone. I was moist and flavorful and loaded with fresh berries. I truly enjoyed this meal, the porch of the National was the perfect location to enjoy it! read more

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Great coffee, friendly and efficient counter service. It's a quaint little place - maybe 6-7 tables - always a line but they do move as quickly as possible. All the pastries look delicious but on this visit I just got coffee! :) read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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Wonderful! Quaint little breakfast spot just around the corner from the hustle and bustle. Inside and outside seating, it's best to walk or ride a bike there. Service is very professional and efficient. Breakfast sandwich, espresso and pastry were all delicious. It's always our first stop when we're in town. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Breakfast sandwich with avacado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

In my humble opinion this is the BEST place on block island to get coffee and breakfast items. They have a few vegan options on their menu which is incredible! Wish they had more vegan pastries if course, I didn't get any either day I went. They had a vegan cow poke type cookie but I skipped it and went for the vegan just egg breakfast sandwich. Okay the blackberry syrup is TO DIE FOR I keep thinking about it! UGH I wish I could come here more. To say that this is a favorite of mine would be an understatement. Worth the line and wait, worth the money. Great service and vibes. Beautiful location!!!!!!!! read more

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Let's start with the amazing food!! My friend and I stopped in during a very very busy day (Saturday during August!) and ordered sandwiches to go. I tried half of a Ti Penso and half of the Sun sandwich. Both were delicious but I loved the Sun, it was super flavorful without being heavy and was something I hadn't tried before. The Ti Penso was tasty as well, but definitely felt the Sun won out. The spot is super busy so be warned that the wait times (at no fault of the staff!) are extreme. We got in line at 12:15, ordered at 12:45 and got our food around 1:30. So overall waited over an hour for two sandwiches. However, I imagine if you came during a quiet period it would be a great place to sit inside and read! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Sun Sandwich (half) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

A must try at block island! the line may seem long but it moves quickly. we were able to grab a seat in doors once we ordered. we ordered a lavender latte and matcha latte - both which were great! the lavender is sourced directly from the island which is amazing. we both got their classic egg sandwich, and it was delicious and perfectly portioned. the prices weren't too bad either - being $37 total with the drinks! I would definitely recommend and understand why there's such a long line there! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

~ 5 min walk from the ferry. Perfect place to grab a quick sandwich and drink. The line can get long but moves fairly quick. Seating inside is very limited, but there's a decent amount of patio seating. Bathroom available for customers! read more

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Very good egg sandwhiches. Fast customer service and good staff. We went there on a saturday afternoon and was not that packed. We got seats pretty quickly. Very cool cafe. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Egg sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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So cute and delicious! They have a surprisingly large menu including lots of tea and coffee options. The line moved pretty quickly and the breakfast sandwiches were yummy! It is very popular and absolutely worth going to for breakfast when you're on the island! read more

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It's the place to get your coffee while on Block Island. I promise you the coffee is worth the wait. Elizabeth is a great coffee shaker and a very nice young lady. The line is long but moves quickly thanks to the quick moving staff. The donuts are DELICIOUS. YES they are worth the calories!! read more

Where Block Island meets Brooklyn...nice selection of coffees, teas, smoothies, açai bowls, healthy breakfast sandwiches, granola and salads. Colorful chalkboard menu. Highly recommend for breakfast. Plenty of outside seating in a very casual atmosphere. Don't forget to bring your purple hair and tattoos! You get the picture. read more

Absolutely love Perspephone's. Great inventive menu, super cute decor, choice of indoor and outdoor seating, surprisingly reasonable prices, and the toasts are fresh and delicious. There's a little bit of a wait to collect your order but I promise it's well worth it! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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Perfect for a light breakfast. The hazelnut latte and specialty lattes are delicious. Located right on the water (you'll see it when you get off the ferry). We got the bacon egg and cheese sandwich in addition to the avocado toast with goat cheese, honey and bacon. I do wish there was more bacon, but still very tasty. Quick service. Beachy vibes. read more

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Clem, Clems mother, and myself treated ourselves to a dine in. I found my meal to be quite satisfying with the egg sandwich and strawberries and cream. I found the strawberries and cream portion to be very generous. My Sassy Violet drink was quite uneventful in flavor but abundant in visual satisfaction until the end of the drink. When the sweetness kicked in! It was a nice atmosphere that made Clem a happy clam and he sung and danced as he nibbled on his Lala toast. I do love a happy Clem! If I would've done 4.5 stars I would but yelp doesn't believe in that.... read more

Not impressed at all! My wife and I got breakfast sandwiches on English muffins. Neither of our English muffins was toasted (really?! Yes). The scrambled eggs seemed to be microwaved and bland. Portions were really small. We were hungry about 2 hours later. Our sandwiches were much more expensive than the nearby bagel shop, had a much longer wait, and were not nearly as good. My wife ordered decaf coffee. She ended up pouring it out since it was undrinkable. This place is not seem worth the hype... I'd never go back. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Dunkin's English muffin breakfast sandwich is much better (which isn't saying much). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Food and Storefront were fabulous. The toast and smoothie were a perfect blend of sweet and savory. The art on the walls is nice to look at. Long line to order and no AC so kind of humid in the shop. Service was friendly enough and food came out within 10 min within the lunch rush. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - LaLa Toast and the Blue Ginger Smoothie! Both were fabulous and hit the spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Smoothie and toast was sooooo good! Scenery is very pretty too! Would def recommend for breakfast or lunch! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Lala toast, envy smoothie, summer peach tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Choose from a variety of eggs,toast, bowls, melts... Persephone's menu is "comfort food" at its finest, that can be both healthy and nourishing. For eg. grilled cheese, a childhood favorite, is elevated into a Ti Penso with pesto, arugula, mozzarella and Vermont Cheddar. After a lot of contemplation I finally settled for the Lala Toast, a thick slice of sourdough slathered with pesto goat cheese and topped with caramelized onions, arugula and of course minus the bacon. This is the kind of dish where you say "I'll just take a few bites and save the rest for later", and then you take a few more bites, and then a few more. It's simply too good not to finish every last morsel. Persephone's is a worthwhile stop for a cafe breakfast. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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This place was so quaint! I had seen it on Tik Tok and couldn't resist stopping by when we landed on Block Island. Luckily they open at 7, so get there early if you can. By the time we got there around 8, the line was outside the door. One thing they pride themselves on is getting the food ready at a reasonable time since it's a pretty popular place. I had the avocado toast and added bacon and egg and my friend had the Nutella and banana toast. Overall a good way to start off our day with the right amount of energy. They also have smoothies and a variety of other breakfast and lunch options! read more

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Over priced. Ridiculously long line/wait at times but they do their best with what they have. The food is pretty solid and so are baked goods. Would recommend if the line was short (go early) and if you are willing to spend your life savings on breakfast. read more

15 minute wait to get inside and another 15 minute wait for a buttercup smoothie. Why do they ask for a tip BEFORE you find out they are in the weeds and will need a half hour for a smoothie and muffin. My advice, tip AFTER they ensure proper and timely service. Blueberry muffin was good, 3 stars for that. read more

One of the best breakfast/lunch spots in Block Island! You will see a line into the street and it's for a good reason. This is a small spot that manages to meet the demands of the island with great food, specialty drinks, and fresh baked goods. The design of the interior is so comforting, this is a cafe right out of a movie! This is a must try if you're ever in the area. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - i loved this chalk board inside! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Favorite breakfast spot on Block Island. Love the Splendid egg sandwich, smoothie bowl (blush), and delicious gluten free options (brownie was bomb and good oatmeal GF cookie). read more

Came here for breakfast around 930am and there was a line but not out the door. Staff does a great job getting people in and out.. you order at the counter then find a table to hang out at until they call your number. I had the blush smoothie with almond milk instead of grape juice.. it was decent, tasted mostly like banana. Also had the almond butter toast which was a little heavy on the almond butter, but the sourdough bread was good. My cousin had a smoothie bowl and Althea told me coffee as well! Cute vibe but not great for a huge group due to small table seating. read more

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The food was amazing for a quick-stop brunch place! The service is quite casual, you order your food at the front, and they bring it to you by shouting your order number. The ambiance is casual as well, but super welcoming with cute decor and some pride stickers for sale! If you just want a basic drink and not brunch, they have a smaller location at the historical society. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Lala Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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Persephone's Kitchen is the happenin' spot within walking distance of the main dock (bike-friendly too!) The main draw are the unique homemade toast options that are the centerpiece of the menu. Savory and sweet combinations are available, and make sure you order more than one. I went with a delicious muffin and scone option this day because the line was long, and the wait longer. No. Regrets. Before I forget, the hibiscus ice tea is delightful as well. There is outdoor seating, but it is nice to move out from that crowded space a bit and enjoy. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Waiting outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Great little breakfast place on Block. I had a quinoa bowl with an extra egg out on the patio. Would go back in a heartbeat. Especially since it means I'd be on Block Island. read more

Can we give 6 stars? The food is amazing, and the staff is friendly. As others have noted, there's often a long line. I take that as testament to the quality of the food, especially since many visitors are regulars (either island residents or regular vacationers to the Block.). We love their breakfast sandwiches, smoothie bowls and toasts. Many of the pastries are also excellent. read more

Such a cute place. Highly recommend! Adorable interior. Has both interior and exterior seating. The zucchini bread is incredible, as are the smoothie bowls. A great place to grab a quick breakfast while on the island! The earlier the better because lines do build up! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Smoothie bowl and matcha tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

This inclusive and welcoming coffee spot and eatery was exactly what I wanted when I got off the ferry. Just a few minutes walk from the docks, it was very, very busy when we got there. The line moved at a decent quip, though we struggled to find seating anywhere, even outside. I ordered a nitro cold brew and the Lala Toast and added an over medium egg. Both were perfection. The sourdough toast was soft but toasted and had perfectly crispy bacon. My egg was made to order and the oozy yolk really complemented the goat cheese and honey. Food 10/10. Room for improvement lies in the efficiency of the layout/ordering process and the limited seating. Getting condiments and napkins after you've ordered is almost impossible when the line is out the door. Definitely worth fighting the crowd though. read more

This is a special place with delicious food no matter what you order. Their smoothies are delicious, especially after a long walk around the island. Their coffee drinks are delicious too. I highly recommend the blueberry lemon ricotta muffins. I left the island thinking I HAVE to try to replicate the recipe. You do pay the tourist tax so it's not cheap and the breakfast sandwich portions are small (think half of a normal sandwich) but it's enough for you to have in the morning to start your day in a delicious way. You won't regret going. If you do, you'll have to wait in line because Persephone's is a popular spot. Enjoy! read more

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Lots of options - so many, that it hard to pick just a few. Everything was excellent. Your order is assigned a number, once it is ready, they call it out. Seating is limited inside, but there are a number of tables outside. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Meniu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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we saw persephone's kitchen on tik-tok and decided to start off our trip to block island there with some smoothies! we ordered the golden, envy, and blue ginger smoothies--all of them delicious! my favorite was the golden smoothie. the spot is super cute and vibes inside were cozy and fun. the staff was also friendly and the service was great. if you're in block island, i would recommend checking this spot out! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - golden smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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Great place on Block Island. Loved the frittata and Mocha. Outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Lots to chose from on menu. read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Stayed on the island for a week, came here three mornings for the same thing... the Lala Toast! Absolutely out of this world. If I'm remembering correctly, I believe it's toast topped with goat cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, and bacon. Definitely going to recreate this at home to the best of my ability, so good. My husband had the egg sandwich, and we tried a couple smoothies, all very good! Make sure you get there before the first ferry arrives in the morning or it will be swamped!! We usually got there between 8-8:30 and that was definitely early enough. Still worth the wait either way! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Lala toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Look at this review after we leave this packed little gem of a place...so we can get out!!! ;-) Sooooo awesome were these two smoothie bowls. I got the Envy and my spouse got the Buttercup. Clean, fresh, healthy, awesome and the delivery and presention with the chia and hemp seeds dusted on top, etc etc..... Back to eating ...... friendly and fsntastic counter folks and great place. read more

Such a cute place, the staff was so nice and I loved that there were so many vegan options! 1000% recommend

When it's open, I frequent here almost daily! Expect a line and a wait during peak season but it's worth it.

This cute tucked away gem is no longer a newbie on this island. Three summers ago when I first visited it was not very crowded and I fell in love. Every year since then I eat breakfast here almost everyday- and the days I don't are not by choice. The coffee is priced just like on the mainland, so you're getting amazing quality and quantity for a great price. My favorite food items are the simple eggs sandwich, that you can customize- I always add tomato and arugula, and the goat cheese and tomato toast. They sell a variety of merchandise and give a discount if your bring your own cup, they also sell reusable straws! Pro tip: if you're drinking an iced coffee "for here", you can ask that they put it in a ceramic mug so you're not wasting the plastic! I can't stress enough how much I love persephones, and I love that now there is a line out the door, and at 9 am I can be #60 something served. So happy for their success, and can't wait to be back! read more

Persephone's Kitchen - Simple egg sandwich with tomato and arugula- my favorite! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

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So delicious. Love their morning sandwiches. They run a tight ship and orders are filled quickly. We have no problem getting food allergy suggestions or changes made with no fuss. Sourdough toast sandwiches with fried egg are delicious. Can't go wrong with really any sandwich. They have alternative mills for those who need them for coffee. Muffins and sweets look great. Everything looks great. We will eat there probably every day we are here. read more