The Daily Grind
2121 Elmwood Ave, Warwick, RI
Crema's Take
“Tucked in Warwick, this spot punches above its weight with creative house-made cold brew that shows up in everything from signature drinks to locally-sourced ice cream floats, plus over 20 syrup options that let you customize to your heart's content. Family-owned and genuinely committed to local sourcing—they partner with Lil' Rhody Coffee and Warwick Ice Cream—it's the kind of place where even non-coffee drinkers find something special, whether that's a killer cake batter ice cream or a perfectly balanced Arnold Palmer. The vibe is welcoming and relaxed, perfect for a quick grab or lingering with pastries, though regulars note the operations could use some smoothing out.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I really wanted to love this place—I’ve been here multiple times before and the product itself is excellent. But unfortunately, the way this business is run leaves a lot to be desired. I’ve tried to visit five times this month alone and each time they were closed, often due to “weather,” even when conditions were perfectly fine. It’s incredibly frustrating, especially during something like RI Food Fights Coffee Month when people are actively going out of their way to support local businesses. We were especially excited to get our coffee and grab our usual ice creams, but between the frequent, inconsistent closures and the refusal to honor the coupon at their truck, the whole experience has been disappointing. On top of that, the owner has been rude more than once, which really sours the experience even further. It’s a shame, because the product is great—but it’s hard to support a place that doesn’t seem to care much about its customers or running a reliable operation.
This place is a great find. They clearly take a lot of pride in sourcing quality ingredients for both their coffee and ice cream items on their menu. Come get a cabinet made with house made cold brew, a sundae with top quality toppings, or a hot latte on a cold day. You won't be disappointed. Enough parking spots for all but the busiest rushes, but it's worth the trip.
So many options! I don't even like coffee, but they also have choices for chai, milkshakes, floats, lemonades, Arnold Palmers, etc!!! They've got over 20 different syrups you can add to any beverage, too. I came for the ice cream and am very excited for my orange pineapple scoop. They've got parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and very friendly staff. Definitely going back
I always prefer to purchase from small businesses, and this place is not only family owned and operated, but it also sources local products from Lil' Rhody Coffee and Warwick Ice Cream. There's plenty of unique ice cream flavors to try, but my personal favorites are Strawberry Cheesecake and Ultimate Peanut Butter. They also have a variety of specialty drinks. I've been a couple of times so far and highly recommend the Lemonade Slush (with added Habanero flavor), it's super refreshing and not overly spicy! If you're looking for coffee, their nitro cold brew is smooth, and they have a lot of flavoring options. I got mine with coconut and caramel, and that was pretty good. The shop is take-out only, but there's plenty of outside seating on the porch, and has a small area to step inside to get out of any bad weather while you wait for your order.
I enjoyed my experience at The Daily Grind. I had the cake batter ice cream with caramel topping and a coffee too. One of the best cake batter’s I’ve had! The service was great and professional. I’ll be back soon to visit.