Submitted by OutlandishnessNo7283 t3_11tw26k in RhodeIsland
dollrussian t1_jcl3svn wrote
Would kill for a good coffee shop in Cranston.
scoutshonor1013 t1_jclidrg wrote
+1 for Cranston — in Rolfe Sq!
Killjoy4eva t1_jcn7ix1 wrote
I've said this forever to my wife. A high quality coffee shop, à la Coffee Exchange, would absolutely kill in Rolfe Square.
Gribblestix t1_jclvmhd wrote
+2 for Rolfe Sq though Cafe Ava just opened - haven’t been yet.
What’s the deal with Park? Seems like it has very mixed reviews.
scoutshonor1013 t1_jcn8bpq wrote
The park is not good for coffee or pastries — specifically they must buy their pastries from a larger company that are likely frozen. Their space is better for night events.
dollrussian t1_jclsrgm wrote
I’m right there, so I agree!!
scoutshonor1013 t1_jcluq08 wrote
had high hopes for park theatre cafe but was really disappointed :(
dollrussian t1_jcluuup wrote
They were just OK. It’s more a bar than it is a cafe
TheMusicGenome t1_jclsmhu wrote
This is the answer! Cranston is seriously lacking a good coffee shop!
dollrussian t1_jclstb1 wrote
Somewhere central, somewhere that’s not run by an asshole, cough cough cafe bon ami.
No_Advertising8480 t1_jcnb6q0 wrote
Latte love
No_Advertising8480 t1_jcnb8pb wrote
Two locations Johnston and Cranston
undergroundbastard t1_jcraope wrote
Malcolm’s a good guy, his politics notwithstanding. High energy bordering on intense so I can see how you’d feel that way. Also: he’s a former kicker for the Pats.
OutlandishnessNo7283 OP t1_jcl5gjd wrote
My friend who lives in Cranston mentioned the same thing! I think a lot of towns in RI are in need of a good café.
dollrussian t1_jcl5pqr wrote
We just had a few open up — like the Park (it’s just ok) and Cafe Ava (Latin flare) which are all great but no traditional coffee shop anywhere in Cranston proper. I’d love somewhere where I can hangout and work for when I need a change of pace than sitting at my house
OutlandishnessNo7283 OP t1_jcl6gzl wrote
I'm in the same boat, having a simple/relaxing spot where people from the neighborhood can come and hang is essential.
Constant_Aspect9955 t1_jcnm3k0 wrote
Cafe Ava sucks. It’s awful.
dollrussian t1_jcpoxi4 wrote
It actually doesn’t, it’s just a classic coffee shop
devinmarieb t1_jcpkl3v wrote
There’s some white building in Pawtuxet Village near the bridge that looks abandoned but I’ve never seen a for sale sign. I’ve always thought it would be a great place for a brewery or modern coffee shop. Probably a larger space than OP is looking for though.
Silly_Brilliant868 t1_jclddhf wrote
Latte love in cranston is hands down the best coffee shop.
Sopressata t1_jcmolcl wrote
Their espresso drinks are not good.
dollrussian t1_jclsqqe wrote
It’s very far from me.
Sopressata t1_jcmoo2v wrote
Please Cranston needs one
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