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    The Nitro Bar- Providence

    4.4 (276 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Whipped cookie butter latte
    Jin S.

    Four words: whipped cookie butter latte! Yum! Nitro bar is always packed so my best tip is if you're a coffeeholic like me, go after 2pm. (I know, I know- super late for a coffee) but if you need afternoon pick me up that was the best way to get their coffee but avoid the line! The cafe is next to a bike shop but it adds character. It definitely gives "Providence" vibes.

    breakfast burrito, raspberry matcha
    Helen V.

    My friend saw this place on TikTok so we had to stop by and see if it lived up to the hype. I really enjoyed my drink and even got help from the worker when deciding, which I really appreciated. I was debating between the cookie butter and raspberry matcha whipped cream top. But the raspberry mixed with the matcha was ultimately the better. There's seating around the cafe and it's also combined with a bike shop!

    Two caramelized banana lattes with housemade foam
    Danielle D.

    I would love to give this place five stars, but it is very overly priced and the inside is so small and jampacked. The service is rush rush, which I'm sure it's because it's slammed in there. They really do need to expand their space because I was not able to enjoy my first visit here.. Prices are over moderate... $10 for a 20 ounce caramelized banana latte with their cold foam. They put way too much banana flavor in it. The cold from was delicious, but very, very thick and hard for me to get a sip of coffee through it, it's more like a whipped frosting. The coffee was pretty good too just overly banana flavored. I'm not sure when I will go back to this establishment, maybe if they expand the store. It was just way too loud and crowded.

    Cookie butter foam nitro brew
    Christina S.

    Ok so first time at the nitro bar so I had to try the nitro for my cookie butter drink. It is definitely strong. Very good, but if you're usually a latte girly like me, get it with the espresso instead! But that's a personal preference suggestion! My friend really liked hers with the matcha as well! My other friend tried the Caramelized banana one and was not the biggest fan of it all, but honestly to each their own! I always recommend trying it for yourself! Definitely threw me off when I walked in and there was a bike store attached to it! But I still the location is prime! Staff is very friendly and I'd definitely return again in the future!

    Mikaela L.

    The best and most consistently great coffee shop in town, even when super busy. The one downside is that the line on weekends can be super long. It's totally worth the wait, just make sure you bring your patience. Even on a weekday, the line may be short but to wait for food and coffee took about 25 mins to come out. Once again, patience is the key at Nitro and it's worth it every time. The coffee shop itself isn't anything fancy - you do get the bike shop next door if you want to kill time while you wait. There are a few counter seats but they are mostly taken up by people waiting. I wish there was more seating so you could stick around for a little longer or meet a friend. I love their fun drinks and their seasonal menu - the flavors they come up with are so good! I had the chai with maple sea salt whip on top - it was amazing. The cherry vanilla matcha was also very good. The pesto smash was delicious too. The egg was cooked perfectly and the avocado added a nice creamy touch. The breakfast sandwich was also great! You really can't go wrong with anything you order here.

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    Faith R.

    Tried this for the first time after seeing it all over TikTok. Went on a rainy/cloudy Wednesday at 12:30pm. There was about 15 people in line in front of me and maybe 5 people waiting on their orders. Only took 10 minutes to get to the cashier/order and another 2 minutes waiting for my drink. It's very small in there so half of the line you have to wait outside. I ordered a small caramel iced banana latte made with espresso and skim milk. Overall it's pretty good, but just average. Definitely better than Dunkin or Starbucks but not AMAZING like I was expecting (that might be TikTok's fault for hyping it up so much). The syrup sits at the bottom of the drink and is impossible to stir around and disperse in the drink. I appreciate the syrup using actual bananas but I also wish it wasn't chunky (banana chunks). Make sure you grab a straw too at the counter- you definitely need one to stir!! I would come back only because I'm interested in what specialty drinks for fall they will have. This place definitely has creativity with flavors as well which I like. The prices are pretty high too. $7.25 for a small? And a tip on top of that? Ain't no way. Also- they only have 5 bar seats inside, taken up by people working on computers. There was also a customer who brought a cat in and sat at the bar (I'm allergic to cats).

    Renu M.

    Banana iced latte from here was so good! Not captured, but 10/10 experience! Line was pretty long but worth it. They did forget to make our order, but we got a free blueberry muffin for having to wait longer than needed. Accommodating staff. Small on the inside so hard to get seated to eat, but it was a quick in and out for us!

    Cinnamon Sugar Latte
    Jason W.

    The food? SENSATIONAL. The coffee? Severely underwhelming. The line was out the door both times I went by, but braved it the second time. The location was easy to find and I like the vibes. The cashier was friendly and the wait for my items wasn't too long. Cinnamon Sugar Latte - 8/10. I got the version with cold brew and thought the flavor was good! It wasn't sweet, at all, which I would expect (and look for) in a drink that has "sugar" in the name. Needed more syrup! Caramelized Banana Latte - 7/10. I got this one with espresso. I think the problem is that the baristas didn't stir it at all. The banana purée was settled at the bottom which impacted my first impressions. Even when I stirred, it just tasted like it didn't come together. Another drink that I would expect to be a shade sweeter and needed more complexity. B.L.A.T - 10/10. Really good version of a BLT! The poblano aioli gave it the little punch to take it over the edge. Pesto Smash - 10/10. Fresh, bright, and so good that you don't even consider adding meat to it. Chili Crisp Foccacia - 7.5/10. I would only suggest getting it heated, if possible. The room temp version lacked any good texture and need more chili crisp or an additional topping. Coffee Cake - 8.5/10. Solid coffee cake!

    Caramelized banana dark horse
    Chase F.

    As a pilot I'm an avid Tik Tok user killing time on the app while we are on delays and The Nitro Bar was always on there and it looked good. It's always hard to find good cold brew coffee. So when I was in Providence RI I had to try it. I walked 2 miles from my hotel to this place. There was a line out the door which is a good sign, the cafe was clean modern, it was in a bike shop and gave me a Seattle vibe. 99% of the people in there were ladies in workout cloths who probably just came from Pilates. What did I try? I tried their Dark Horse cold brew, I mean they got famous off of their cold brew and this was marketed as their extra strength cold brew, I also added the caramelized banana purée. Coffee and banana, yea that will work. I was excited. I also added a piece of their coffee cake. Total was $16. These guys are not cheap. I got the coffee and I stirred it up really well for my coffee cake out of the container and started my 2 mile walk back to the hotel. I took the first sip and was wondering on 2 things. Where is the banana and where is the coffee!? This was the weakest tasting coffee and no banana flavor what so ever. I stirred it up again and no change. The coffee was not strong at all, it was watery and to be honest Dunkin has stronger cold brew than these guys. Also I was expecting banana flavor which I got zero of. I was just highly disappointed. Maybe their espresso is better but this is literally what they are known for. I would hate to taste what their normal cold brew tastes like. Total waste of time and money. Coffee cake was just our average coffee cake. I will say that the staff was nice. Overall it was underwhelming and I won't be back because it's not worth the 2 mile walk at all. I'll just go to Dunkin or even Starbucks for a better cup of coffee.

    Area
    Mai H.

    The drinks are nothing but awesome. I would love to catch the train to taste that cookie butter cream again. Rasberry chocolate cream on the other hand does not hit me that much. I love how cute the mug color is so I got one. The staff were not nice but maybe they had to serve too much customers, I hope they get more staff. Overall the drinks are not bad for the price, but they could be nicer.

    Caramelized banana latte
    Yarn Y.

    Ok so this place is heavily promoted in TikTok and instagram and we wanted to know if all th diss was justified . Spoiler alert - it sort of is 1) I got the hot coffee which was the best I ever had - hints of chocolate and berries . Really excellent (4.4/5) 2) daughter got the caramelized banana latte and she said it was amazing . 4.5/5 3) wife got the hot chocolate and said it was just so-so. 3/5 4) we got the open face pesto mozzarella sandwich which was very fresh and yummy . Excellent ingredients. 4.1/5 5) got the chocolate brownie which was misty and rich . Loved the white chocolate pieces and the berries inside . 4.1/5 All together the food and drink are great ! Very recommended

    Cherry vanilla latte
    Brittany T.

    Finally made it to the famous Nitro Bar and it was... just okay? Insanely overpriced. Like $21 for two drinks overpriced. And one of them wasn't even an espresso drink. I was a bit taken aback. I did splurge for the nondairy milk of course in my cherry vanilla latte but still! It tasted okay but nothing special. I guess I just overhyped it a bit. I did like the vibe in here, it was very cool coffee shop vibes and the staff were amazing. There were a lot of people here but they were moving quickly. I just wish it had been more worth it.

    Nitro brew
    Marcos L.

    Thank you Nitro Bar you've changed the way I view coffee FOREVER. The nitro brew was life-changing and I have now started ordering my nitros with ice in them...

    Red velvet whipped latte/ matcha

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    Ask the Community - The Nitro Bar- Providence

    Where does Nitro buy their cowboy cookie? Between the line and the fact that they sell out at 10am every day, I need a second option. Please and thank you.

    I'm almost positive they make everything in house.

    Is this dog friendly?

    Only outside. Because this is a business with food, RI law says dogs that aren't service animals can't be inside. But any outdoor seating is good to go!

    Is there no online ordering at this location, nitro has it at all their others?

    Does this cafe have sit down indoor seating at the moment?

    When I went last month they didn't, but I think they plan to as soon as possible. They are super helpful, give them a ring!

    Do they have indoor seating available?

    Yes but it's just one long booth along the wall and about 4 small tables

    Do they offer sugar free syrups for flavors?

    No. I tried asking too/: they don't have any. Not at least when I went and I went not even a month ago

    How is the parking in that area?

    It's all street parking, there is no private parking lot. It is generally easy to park on the street.

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    Ellie's - Chocolate croissant

    Ellie's

    4.3(606 reviews)
    0.6 miDownCity
    $$

    I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

    Ellie's is dangerous. I walked in thinking coffee and one pastry. That lasted about 30 seconds…read more The owner (adorable, by the way) was walking around checking on tables and making sure everyone was happy. It feels like her place in the best way -- warm, proud, hands-on. Pastries are legit. Super buttery, flaky enough to make a mess, clearly baked that morning. No sad, sitting-around-all-day vibes. Ordered the breakfast sandwich and that tomato jam needs to be illegal. Sweet, savory, slightly tangy -- it completely makes the sandwich. I kept trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. Not happening. Crispy chicken sandwich was properly seasoned and not dried out (why is that so hard for some places?). Fries were solid too -- crispy, not limp. And the kale salad with roasted chickpeas and chicken made me feel like I had my life together. Fresh, simple, and actually satisfying. It's one of those places you stumble into while traveling and then immediately start googling whether you can justify going back the next day.

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    Ellie's - Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!

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    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich

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    Brown Bee Coffee - Pastry and croissant

    Brown Bee Coffee

    4.3(79 reviews)
    1.2 miFox Point

    I've only been once so far but I was very impressed by the quality of the pastries. I tried a cafe…read morelatte croissant and really enjoyed it! Super flaky and a lot of delicious flavor from the filling and garnishes. It was very busy when I stopped by midday. They were out of some items already (I missed out on trying the French onion croissant before they replaced it with another menu item). I did find a spot to sit outside but I can see it being even harder to find a seat during peak times. It's a bit off the beaten path yet it's known and popular for a reason. I'm looking forward to visiting again and trying more items and of course the coffee!

    I heard about this place through a friend and I still can't believe they have been open since 2024…read moreand I've never heard of them! I was sold as soon as I read their menu and saw that they had a Halva latte. This is one of my favorites and I can only get it at cafes near Boston. If you haven't had it, it's a must try. Halva is a sweet confection that is sesame based. Brown Bee definitely delivered on this one. I hope it stays on the menu! My wife had a pistachio latte that is made with homemade pistachio syrup. It was 10/10. We didn't plan on eating, but we did end up getting one of their cinnamon rolls with a homemade cream cheese frosting. It was fantastic! They have plenty of seating and although we waited inline, there were several seats available and we got to enjoy our drinks and cinnamon roll. This place is worth the wait in line. We will be going back again this weekend. I want to try the everything croissant with cream cheese baked inside! We may also try one of their breakfast sandwiches. My only recommendation is that they add little chalk boards for each of the croissants with what they are as they had to keep telling everyone what each one was. Still a 10/10.

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    Spanish latte

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    Caffè Nero - Pistachio Muffins

    Caffè Nero

    4.1(58 reviews)
    0.6 miDownCity
    $$

    Caffe Nero hits it out of the ballpark. That's a good thing folks! The location is directly next…read moreto the Courtyard Marriott Providence downtown. Also, within a block of Brown University making the ambience modern, perky and resilient. I was thrilled at the food options being that it's a cafe. My wife and I started with a vegan breakfast sandwich (brioche rolls filled with vegan egg, sausage and cheese) I washed mine down with an Italian soda which was not too bad, but it was canned. Of course, I can't be in New England and not have New England clam chowder. The chowder had plenty and I mean plenty of clam in it but it did get a little cold due to the weight of my server. The service was absolutely amazing. The young lady was so nice and I got the feeling it was her first day though. So, grace given there. She tried hard to remain friendly and positive. She even returned to ask if my wife would prefer to add vanilla and cinnamon to her latte. Nice touch! The manager training our server had his hands full but still took the time to be nice to us. Caffe Nero was filling up with people while my server was busy trying to prepare my order. She's only human and I could see her becoming visibly anxious and overwhelmed however she held it for appearance sakes. Hats off to her! No complaints about anything because I've worked in customer service for many years and they all did a fantastic job. Thank you Caffe Nero for a remarkable and rememberable experience. By the way, my son said that the peaches and cream matcha was the best matcha he ever had.

    Just left caffe Nero very disappointed the girl used whole…read moremilk that was already in the cup The steamer wasn't clean and the coffee left a foul taste in my mouth and made me sick Almost 6$ wasted

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    More Seating

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    White chocolate mocha and Madeline in focus

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    Seven Stars Bakery - Coconut macaroon

    Seven Stars Bakery

    4.4(386 reviews)
    0.2 miFederal Hill
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    I don't normally go to this seven stars but I was in the area! The cafe was clean and had a nice…read moresetup for their line. They had the usual free samples out - bread sample was gone but a few pieces of the cinnamon roll were left to try. I came for my free birthday bread and ordered the country pan loaf sliced. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie because it looked too good to resist!

    This was my second visit to Seven Stars Bakery. I stopped in on a mission to find a round loaf of…read morehard, crusty bread to serve with a steak dinner, and since I had just picked up a cake down the street, the location was super convenient. The snow made street parking a bit tricky, but thankfully there are a few parking spaces in the back of the building. Once inside, the bakery was lively and smelled absolutely delicious. There was a great selection of fresh artisan breads to choose from. I ended up with the durum loaf, which was perfect since I planned to make an olive oil dipping sauce. The bread was exactly what I hoped for crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, airy with a mix of large and small holes, and full of flavor. I also couldn't resist picking up two Valentine heart sugar cookies with jam because they were just too cute. The only minor downside was that the employee who helped me wasn't very smiley. Not rude at all, and my order was handled quickly, but it felt a bit different from the warm cafe vibe you might expect. Prices are higher than if you went to a mom and pop bakery but this was expected. Overall, a great stop for quality bread.

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    Delicious pastries and breads

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