Submitted by OutlandishnessNo7283 t3_11tw26k in RhodeIsland
Hey coffee drinkers of Rhode Island! My friends and I are currently looking for a spot where we can open a humble, worker-owned coffee shop. Providence is kind of out of the question, since there are already so many great little cafes & rent is pretty high, so we were thinking East Providence, Warwick, Cranston, or Pawtucket, but we are open to most towns if the price/location/foot traffic is right.
We are only looking for a small space (think White Electric, Amy's Place, or Nitro Bar in PVD if you're familiar) and do not require a full kitchen. The focus will be quality coffee (organic, fair-trade, beans roasted in-house), vegan/gluten-free baked goods and snacks, fresh juices, nice vibe/good music, cozy seating/lighting, and as sustainable/environmentally conscious as possible.
If you have seen or noticed any storefronts that you think would make for a great coffee shop location, or if you have any resources that would help us in our search, please let me know! Any and all help would be greatly appreciated:).
TIA!!!
PS. If you have any tips or suggestions regarding things that you'd like to see in your ideal café, feel free to post here as well!
EDIT: Thanks for all the recommendations everyone! Based on your comments we’ll definitely be checking out Cranston (Rolfe Square), Pawtucket, EP, Warwick and Wickford. Please reach out if the perfect spot opens up near you!
NET42 t1_jcl1wd8 wrote
The old location for Tilly's Cheesesteaks is empty in West Kingston on Route 138. Right near URI and the Kingston Amtrak station. Might be a little bigger than what you're looking for though. You'd also have TLC Coffee Roasters right down the street as competition.