Dave’s Coffee

Breakfast biscuit is amazing. Iced coffee is great. Not a fan of the overall atmosphere though; very dark inside, freezing cold, and no comfy chairs. Seems like more of a place to pick up coffee to go rather than sit down for a while. Also, service varies a lot depending on who you get.
Finally, I really wish they did something to be more sustainable. Why is everything served in/​with disposable materials? Plastic iced coffee cups, paper hot cups, to-​go boxes instead of plates, plastic utensils — all of this regardless of whether or not you’re going or staying. Can I please just get a real mug? This seems to be a very wide-​spread issue in Providence.

I wanted to try and explore more of Providence and walked upon this place. Overall great. I am not a coffee drinker so can’t speak to that but the service was friendly and sweet. I had their Arnold Palmer and then a blueberry and thyme donut. They were both so delicious and refreshing! THOSE DONUTS ARE TO DIE FOR. They are like cake/​muffin rather then an airy donut. Overall loved this place

My wife and I just recently tried this place. We liked the atmosphere and location but we had some major issues. Our food (blueberry muffin & doughnut) was EXTREMELY stale, barely edible actually, and honestly a bit overpriced. While she enjoyed her soy latte I couldn’t finish my honey latte as there there was so much honey (or syrup whichever they use) at the bottom I would have needed a spoon. I also feel service was sub par for various reasons including an obvious irritation that we didn’t know what we wanted as soon as we walked up. ALL THINGS CONSIDERED I have heard several good things about this place and we’re hoping that we may have just caught them on an off day (though I don’t see that as an excuse to serve such obviously stale products).

Simple and basic. Those two words best describe this coffee house.
What I mean is they don’t have a lot of items on their menu. Just a few items. Plus, the interior layout is very simple. The inside is not very large and in fact it could use a few more tables and chairs.
Very contemporary in design with lots of wood. The inside sort of reminds me of a sauna. :-)
Try the coffee milk latte. It’s a Rhode Island thing. I just wish it was a little cheaper because the $ 4 charged for it is a little steep.

If you catch someone walking around the city and their coffee smells amazing, sneak a peek at their cup– it probably came from Dave’s. Dave’s roasts and brews the best cup of coffee in-​between New York and Boston, and I’m not sure how they do it, but sweet Jesus, it is good.
I’m typically an Americano girl, but when I go to Dave’s, I treat myself to a vanilla bourbon latté (and if you’re really feeling yourselves, Rhode Islanders, you can go for the coffee milk latté). The baristas are pros with their latté art, and contrary to what my fourth grade teacher said about my lowercase i, everything’s better with a heart on it.
Dave’s location between downtown and Fox Point is perfectly tucked away as a third place between work and home. It has limited seating on the first level aside from a few bar seats and community work tables, but a couple of stairs up lead to open seating and wood features.
The pastries and doughnuts here do leave a little something to be desired… They’re much too sweet and dense for the coffee, which is sweet and dense to begin with. They’d do better to go with more buttery and flaky pastries, which would let the coffee do the talking. And oh, how it speaks for itself.

Want to increase your hipster cool factor… check out Dave’s it’ll give you a 50+ hipster XP. I think my slacks actually transformed into a slimfit to match my new hipsterness (or maybe that was the gluten free donut). In all seriousness, the coffee was delicious, the gluten free donuts were also pretty damn tasty. I preferred the key lime, but the sticky toffee was nothing to scoff at.
Super chill staff that gave us a stellar lunch recommendation (Ken’s Ramen… highly recommended). Industrial feel on the inside with old wood accents to warm it up… whats not to like.

Ok so first — I’ve been going to the original Dave’s in Charlestown for many years.
That being said, I just really really wanted this location to bring that rural-​coffee-​house feel to Providence. While the coffee and foods are just as good as the original’s, I feel like the location was designed to appeal more to the modern-​city-​hipster. So by all means, they did what a smart business would do and I can’t hold that against them!
I strongly recommend Dave’s for coffee or snacks/​lunch if in the Providence area, and if you find yourself in southern Rhody, you’ve got to stop by the original location to see what the heck I’m talking about!

I love Dave’s! As an architecture student at RISD I’m here at least once every single day… often times twice a day.
I get the iced coffee when it’s warm outside and an americano when it’s cold out. Both make me happy and caffeinated.
Cute little interior with cool seating in the back. I’ve never chilled out in there, but lots of people do.
The baristas are always friendly and nice at all hours of the day I’ve never had a poor or even mediocre experience with any of them. I love them all and they know how important caffeine is to their customers. Also: LATTE ART. I don’t drink lattes, but I always sneak a peak at the ones they put up on the bar for other customers.
also pro-​tip: ask for a stamp card. I don’t think they have them sitting out on the counter, but once you get ten coffees you get a free one. So for me that’s like every week ;]

Awesome experience from the coffee, to donuts, to the staff and ambiance. Came on a Sunday and there were a few people on their laptops relaxing with their coffee.
1) Vanilla Bourbon Latte — Not too strong or light, just right. I don’t think I tasted the bourbon part much but the vanilla was a hint and was good enough. Overall I enjoyed this cup of coffee and it hit the spot.
2) Honey latte — Light in flavor. It also had some cinnamon on top which was a nice touch. Overall a good, slightly sweet, light coffee.
3) Raspberry Matcha Donut — The raspberry taste hits first then matcha. This was exotic and very flavorful! Quality was top notch and more like muffin/​cake inside and donut outside.
4) Coffee Donut — Sweeter than the other donut. This had a sweet coffee flavor and overall was just as good as my other donut both in taste and quality.
Overall, I’ll come back for more coffee and donuts!

One of the best coffee shops in Rhode Island… Good quality drinks, medium/​high prices, but properly and well made drinks are worth the extra price.
Added bonus, probably the BEST blueberry muffins on the planet.
One thing I don’t understand is the coffee syrup, thy charge 2 $ more for a bottle at the source of the café than you can buy anywhere else.
10.99 $ vs 8.99 $ at whole foods or fertile underground or other establishments.

You must try their vanilla bourbon latte! It’s absolutely divine! They also have a great selection of pastries (mostly sweet, not savory) that obviously pair well with the caffeinated drinks.
The atmosphere is pretty nice especially when not congested by college students. Seasonal breaks, long holidays would be best time to go for catching up with friends, meeting people, or cozying up with some books and reads.

One of my favorite coffee shops downtown. It’s so nice when you can grab a seat and get cozy! Solid selection of coffees and latte flavors and lots of vegan/​gf baked goods as well as old fashion donuts and cookies. I go as a treat to my self quite a bit! My favorite is the Coffee milk latte, very sweet but a fun twist on a classic!

You don’t have to read many of these reviews to tell that Dave’s is a lovable place. Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, Dave’s never fails to restore my spirit and caffeinate my bloodstream.
The store is very no-​frills: there’s only one (generous) drink size, the décor is minimal, and prices are all between $ 2 – 4. My favorite thing is the lack of pretentiousness: a lot of the time in coffee shops I feel like I have to order «the right thing,» but here you can order a plain espresso or a super sweet, elaborate latte and no one will judge you either way.
And of course, the coffee is great. I like the honey latte – although it packs a big dose of cinnamon, the espresso still shines through. I want to try the matcha latte or possibly a hot chocolate with a homemade marshmallow someday when I don’t need a caffeine fix! Also, the all natural coffee syrup (i.e. for coffee milk) makes a great local gift.
My only complaint is that I wish the seats were a little more comfortable; the stools surrounding the large main table are impossible to relax in. Overall, though, Dave’s is definitely a local fave of mine!

Solid coffee shop. They have a loft-​like area with bench seating, little movable side tables, and a power strip! It’s very cute for working on the laptop. The downside is personal space can be a little tight up there. In general there’s not a ton of seats. Worth checking out though!

Dave’s is a beacon of warmth and caffeinated goodness on chilly, rainy, and snowy PVD days. I came here a few weeks ago during a snowstorm and enjoyed one of their special latté flavors — strawberry, which was made with almond milk. It really hit the spot, especially paired with one of their doughnuts, which have been off the chain lately. Dave’s already had a strong baked goods game when they introduced their cookies that are basically the size of your head — but the addition of donuts over the past year has made this place a no-​brainer when it comes to choosing where to go get a great cup of coffee or espresso on the East Side. They’re delicious.
The baristas are also always so friendly and attentive and seem to truly like serving people, which is really nice! And I love buying their coffee beans in bulk. My current favorite is the Blind Pig roast.
My only complaint about Dave’s is the lack of comfier seating. I wish there was a medium option between the backless benches and stools vs. the walls in the raised seating area in the back. However, sometimes I head here to work for a couple of hours anyway, because in most other respects, it is quite cozy and the coffee really is terrific.

One of my favorite spots in the early morning on weekends. Gets crowded, though and there isn’t much seating. Clean, beautiful space with a large selection of poetry, design/​fashion magazines available to look through. A fan of their matcha latte (a tad sweet), my go to is usually a soy latte with an extra shot. Cookies and muffins are literally the size of your head, maybe bigger. They are a commitment, but it’s the kind that most folks are ready for. Sit by the large windows if you feel like people watching or just want some more natural light. Baristas who work here are super friendly and always incredibly welcoming– wish I still lived as close, always a pleasure!

Walking down toward Dave’s, I encountered a friend who was heading the other way with a large muffin in his hand. He told me that he had been to Dave’s and I said that I was headed there. Big smiles on both of our faces…
When I arrived, I immediately fell in love with the physical set up. It feels good at Dave’s. The people behind the counter were friendly, helpful and competent. It was a pleasure for us to order our drinks.
My cortado and my friend’s latte (served in a large cappuccino cup) were both perfect. Dave’s reputation is well deserved.

A super cool place to grab a coffee. The interior design is outside of the box and well thought. The talent of the RISD student (s) speaks volumes. Their vanilla, bourbon latte is so good! If you’re a black coffee drinker, then Dave’s offers that as well. Their baked goods selection is small, but mighty. A great place to hang or do work alike.

Saturday, 5:00 PM.
Quickie:
+ Coffee quality
+ Menu
++ Service
* Average wi-​fi speed
+ Clean
+ Quick turnaround
And then???
Dave’s is now one of my standards to compare coffee drinks au miel.
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Get your drank on:
1. Iced latte with honey
+ Sweetness does not distract the coffee flavor.
Constructive comments:
*Expand pastry/​dessert options.
*Speed up that wi-​fi.

Dave’s won my heart with its warm ambience, cheerful service, and absolutely mouthwatering treats. I’ve heard so many good things about it, and I’m happy to report that it delivered!
I came here for breakfast with friends. Upon entry, I was enveloped with a delicious, sweet smell — some bewitching combo of baked goods, coffee, and spices — that further intensified my cravings. The shop is also very visually appealing. The natural lighting from its large windows gives a warm, woodsy glow, and its signature logo wall is Pinterest-​perfect.
The food, however, is the real star. My honey latte was everything I wanted it to be: the latte art was immensely instagrammable, and the drink itself was like a warm hug. The mild honey note complimented the coffee well, and the flecks of cinnamon added dimension. I also got a coffee milk donut, which was light and fluffy but at the same time very filling. It was a plain cake donut topped with a coffee milk-​infused icing. The donut was quite tasty, but I would have liked a stronger coffee milk flavor. I have a habit of dunking my foods, and take my word for it, the donut was particularly delish dunked in the honey latte!
Dave’s is the coffee place of dreams. I may be biased, but I think it’s at its best on crisp fall mornings. Nothing screams fall more than a warm latte and fresh donut after a brisk walk down college hill. I’ll definitely be returning many, many times to try their other drinks and their scrumptious-​looking quiche!