White Electric Coffee

711 Westminster St, Providence, RI

★★★★★4.7(626 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

White Electric Coffee is a worker-owned neighborhood gem in Providence that's become a beloved gathering spot for regulars, artists, and anyone seeking a thoughtfully curated coffee experience paired with excellent sandwiches. Beyond the espresso-focused drinks and light fare, what sets this place apart is its rotating local art displays and genuine community atmosphere—the kind of long, narrow café where you'll actually want to linger over your coffee and maybe get some writing done. It's the rare coffee shop that feels equally welcoming whether you're meeting friends, working solo, or just soaking in the creative energy of a space that clearly cares about supporting local culture.

What to expect

Laptop friendlyEspresso focusedOutdoor seatingLight foodSlow sitTraditional drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Bartek Dziegiel
★★★★★6 months ago

It's a place with a really cool vibe. I had an egg sandwich, and it was very good. Also, at the time I was there paintings of a local painter named Joe Marchesi were on the display. The paintings are pretty good, go check them out if you are in the neighborhood.

Kaitlin Slattery
★★★★★a year ago

I had two friends recommend this cafe and it did not disappoint- a long narrow neighborhood cafe that you could tell was filled with ‘regulars’ ☕️ Ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese and tomato and a house coffee- both were perfect, no notes. I also got a pecan swirl for later and I love how it was packed with filling but not overly sweet which is a rare combo!

Olga Egorova
★★★★★a year ago

Cool artsy spot; great sandwiches (love it that you can opt for a pickle instead of chips!), good coffee. The spot is very popular so prepare for quite a bit of a wait

Michael Berman
★★★★★a year ago

What a great place! The atmosphere is fantastic -- can just relax and enjoy the space, I can imagine doing a lot of writing here. The service was kind. And the coffee was delicious too (regular black coffee and a latte). The bagel was wonderful, with a good texture and tons of flavor. Overall, my only gripe is that I did not come sooner!

Danira Vasquez
★★★★★3 years ago

Eclectic local shop! Inspiring story of a workers owned spot here in Providence. Didn’t even know about this model until I learned about it from this place. Friendly staff. Love how they share local resources on their board. Clean environment, even their bathroom is cute! Lol Delicious Macha as well as everything else I’ve tried here such as their chocolate croissants and iced lattes with honey! 😋

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