Cafe Italia
228 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI
Crema's Take
“This Providence gem masterfully blends a curated soundtrack with genuinely creative drinks—their banana bread espresso martini is legendary—making it the kind of place where you'll linger for hours whether you're celebrating a milestone or just need an excuse to return. The vibe strikes that rare balance between upscale and welcoming, with staff who actually pay attention and pastries worth the trip, though the kitchen's execution doesn't always match the beautiful presentation promised on social media. It's a destination for people who care about atmosphere as much as their coffee, where the music alone might be reason enough to stay.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I went with a group of friends to celebrate 3 of their birthdays. The waiters were very attentive and kind, the atmosphere is beautiful. The music is so good, definitely music to jam to as you have a few cocktails. Drinks are good and so is the food I had, definitely a place I’d…
Decided to take my daughters for a Valentine's Day. Brunch, online social media presence is very appealing. Unfortunately, actual food and drinks did not deliver. Presentation was very bland. "I just take great pics" ;)Flavor there was none.Absolutely nothing.We ordered paninis…
This place is the definition of “keep coming back” — the food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. Once again, I returned to my favorite spot! The BBQ flatbread is amazing, and this time I asked my bartender, Marissa, to surprise me with a flight. She was incredible and…
This place could have easily been a five. The aesthetics, the service, the food, and especially the music were all amazing. The vibe in there was perfect, and we genuinely had a great time. The only issues were the gnats and the seats being a little dirty. We found ourselves…
The best cocktail I’ve ever had in my life!!! The banana bread espresso martini was out of this world I can’t stop thinking about it. The cocktails are a work of art. The tiramisu dessert was delicious too! I can’t wait to come back and try their entire drink menu.
Crema Reviews
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