Brown Bee Coffee
404 Benefit St, Providence, RI
Crema's Take
“This cozy Providence gem nails the balance between serious espresso craftsmanship and genuinely excellent house-made pastries, especially their cream-filled croissants and savory varieties that justify a lingering visit. The warm, student-friendly atmosphere and genuinely kind staff make it equally suited for a quick cortado or settling in for an afternoon, though be prepared for leisurely service and pastry prices that reflect their quality. If you're after a high-caliber coffee experience paired with standout baked goods in a space that actually feels like somewhere you'd want to spend time, this little spot delivers.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Pastries are good, especially the savory ones, but very pricy. 3 pieces of different croissants cost nearly $30. The store is very nice popular with students. Service was kind of slow but very friendly. Overall it is a definitely a spot worth trying.
We stopped at this little cute coffeehouse while visiting Providence RI and it had delicious pastries and coffees. We had the pistachio creamy croissant and it was great. They have their own pastries and they tasted fresh. I would definitely recommend this place and stop by again!
Really lovely little spot. The baked pastries looked wonderful, although I did not have any. My cortado was flavourful. Can't say the coffee was spectacular, but it was definitely of high calibre! Would definitely go back especially to try those pastries.
I visited a charming little coffee shop on a girls' date, and we had an absolute blast! The atmosphere was delightful, filled with warm lighting and cozy seating that made it the perfect spot to catch up. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods wafted through the air, adding to the inviting ambiance. It was an experience that left us both smiling and wanting to return. ☕🌟
This place had better pastries than Madrid Bakery and the coffee was excellent also. Really cute coffee shop, super friendly staff and you must try one of their cream filled croissants! I had the pistachio one and it was nicely balanced, the croissant itself was very flaky on the outside, and not soggy at all, in spite of the cream. This just meant that is it was very fresh — then I found out that they have their own bakery downstairs. It’s on a smaller residential street, but really worth a try!
Crema Reviews
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