The best cafes in Newport

Springline Coffee roasts in Rhode Island with 25 years of experience, turning out blends like Newport House Blend and Bannister's Wharf Blend plus the seasonal Portside Pumpkin. Stop by their flagship Newport cafe for a dialed in cup, or snag beans that reach your doorstep just days after roasting.

From the Newport newsletter, October 13, 2026

Hip, laid back and very Newport, The Nitro Bar serves locally sourced specialty brews that actually taste like someone cared, plus light bites for when coffee alone won't cut it. Join the Coffee Club or order online and keep your weekday rhythm rolling.

From the Newport newsletter, September 29, 2026

Corner Café keeps locals coming back with hearty breakfast specials by day and wood-grilled pies when you need something a little more serious, all in a lively, BYOB setting that feels like your best friend’s kitchen... if your friend had a pizza oven.

From the Newport newsletter, October 4, 2026

Trendy coffee shop serving light fare, breakfast burritos & muffins, plus coffees with a twist.

Whether you're grabbing a quick pickup or stocking the pantry, Empire Tea & Coffee offers coffee beans and loose leaf tea for every mood, from black to herbal, with easy order ahead at their cafe. Blends like Paradise Blend and Purgatory, plus a Guatemala option, keep the weekday routine interesting.

From the Newport newsletter, September 23, 2026

Empire Tea & Coffee keeps Newport caffeinated with coffee beans like Paradise Blend or Purgatory, plus a loose leaf tea lineup from black to herbal. Order ahead for pick-up with their mobile app, or snag an e-gift card for that neighbor who's always "borrowing" your mug.

From the Newport newsletter, October 6, 2026

Kaffeology keeps things interesting for Newport folks with legit brunch and dinner, a lineup of coffees and cocktails, and community-minded vibes that don’t feel try-hard. They also host events and handle catering, so when plans snowball you can pretend you meant it.

From the Newport newsletter, September 15, 2026

Whether you’re ducking out between errands or settling into your routine, Empire Tea & Coffee nails the daily cup with house-branded beans like Paradise Blend and Purgatory plus a deep loose-leaf lineup, from black and green to herbal and wellness. Order ahead for quick pickup.

From the Newport newsletter, October 19, 2026

Small outpost for simple American cafe bites including eggs, pastries, sandwiches & salads.

Ripple Cafe pours Counter Culture coffee and Mem Tea, then backs it up with legit lunch sandwiches, toasts, and fully customized egg-and-cheese builds from bacon to vegan steak. Not into caffeine? Grab a fresh fruit smoothie or the colorful Blue Ivy Fresca and linger.

From the Boston newsletter, September 22, 2026

Coco Leaf - Akoko Cafe Dorchester treats boba like a craft, with fresh, high quality ingredients and playful Vietnamese chè desserts that actually taste like something. Expect rotating seasonal drinks, plus coffee, small bites, sandwiches, and cake when you want more than just milk tea.

From the Waltham newsletter, September 11, 2026

Waymaker New York Bagel & Coffee nails the NYC bagel vibe with real boiled-and-baked bagels, rich espresso drinks, and all-fruit smoothies with no added sugar.

From the Fall River newsletter, October 24, 2026

Whether you're mid-errand or dodging ghost stories, Miss Lizzie’s Coffee leans into its self-proclaimed most haunted coffee shop vibe and serves freshly roasted coffee, locally sourced breakfast and lunch sandwiches, legit chourico rolls, pastries, and a mean Butta Beer.

From the Fall River newsletter, October 14, 2026

Cafe La Paz pours the kind of coffee drinks that make Tuesdays survivable, with light snacks and pastries if your stomach joined the meeting too. Grab a quality sip, take ten minutes of peace, then get back to conquering Boston one email at a time.

From the Boston newsletter, August 17, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Green Haus Cafe does the two-things-at-once thing right, pouring coffee from their Vietnam-based roastery alongside simple, solid sandwiches, bagels and pastries. If your home office could use a leafy upgrade, grab a plant with your latte and call it productivity.

From the Brookline newsletter, August 31, 2026

Coffee bar serving espresso drinks, baked goods and light eats, plus beer and cocktails.