The best coffee roasters in Rhode Island
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 8,179 Google reviews. Only roasters with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Coffee Exchange
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,372 reviews · Providence, RI
Busy cafe roasting & serving fair trade, organic coffee on-site, plus herbal teas & outdoor seating.
“Coolest Cold Brew Brewing Aparatus in History. It's a must-see! Look at the pictures. That is a Cold Brew Coffee Brewing System, which drips 1 drop every second. Making for a Very …” — Shaun
#2 Borealis Coffee Company
4.8 ★★★★★ 682 reviews · Riverside, RI
Cozy coffee shop with a small patio serving drinks and small plates along the East Bay bike path.
“Borealis roasts their own beans, and you can taste the difference. The latte was genuinely good. Not "good for a local spot" good, just good. The space is small inside but they hav…” — Kyle
#3 White Electric Coffee
4.7 ★★★★★ 634 reviews · Providence, RI
This eclectic coffeehouse uses locally roasted beans & offers food such as pastries & sandwiches.
“Yum! Carb galore but so worth it! Love their veggie stacked bagels with chive cream cheese! The bagels are fresh and the staff is generally very friendly. Not a huge fan of their c…” — Reviews
#4 TLC Coffee Roasters
4.6 ★★★★★ 699 reviews · West Kingston, RI
Coffee shop turning out breakfast sandwiches and baked goods in a casual setting.
“Stopped here while on a road trip from Illinois to Maine. So glad we did!! The coffee was hot and good. The cookie was nice and chewy and delicious. Folks needing the counter were …” — Mika
#5 Coastal Roasters
4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews · Tiverton, RI
Popular coffee shop featuring gluten-free options, smoothies and waterfront views.
“Stopped by Coastal Roasters for a follow-up visit. Was extremely hot out, so went with a large coffee cooler with an expresso shot and regular milk. It hit the spot. Prevously had …” — Tim
#6 Public House by WeRoast Coffee
4.9 ★★★★★ 310 reviews · Lincoln, RI
Small-batch roastery offering coffee and espresso drinks, pastries, and sandwiches, in a comfy setting.
“VERY VERY nice spot! Super friendly staff. Teddy the owner is a really great guy. I had the BEC sandwich (bacon,egg & cheese w/ bacon habanero jam) Probably the best breakfast sand…” — Mike
#7 Apothica Cafe
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews · Cumberland, RI
Creative espresso and cocktail bar with organic wine and vegan bites in a trendy space.
“This is a super cute breakfast spot in Cumberland. They have a wide variety of teas, lattes and breakfast options, and a lot of seating. There is off street parking available. Grea…” — Aheli
#8 New Harvest Coffee Roasters
4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews · Providence, RI
Intimate, low-lit coffee & whiskey bar with its own brand of java plus spirits, beers & cocktails.
“I’m not a big dark roast coffee guy. But these guys did an exceptional job. Grade B+ on their cappuccino. No pour overs but still pretty good. Definitely the best coffee in Provide…” — Wade
#9 Empire Tea & Coffee
4.5 ★★★★★ 411 reviews · Newport, RI
Trendy coffee shop roasting beans and serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods in comfy environs.
“Was in town earlier this week and eager for a good cup of coffee. Stumbled upon the Empire coffee shop and got a cup of their medium roast with almond milk. I enjoyed coming here b…” — Lee
#10 Fuel Coffee Bar
4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews · Narragansett, RI
Welcoming coffee shop, locally owned, that offers a comfy space to sit and enjoy roasted brews and baked goods.
“Fuel Coffee is amazing! My husband and I were traveling from Connecticut and wanted to find a great coffee spot. After looking around, we found Fuel, and we’re so glad we did. As s…” — Chealsey