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White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, United States
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Fa
Review №1

Yum! Carb galore but so worth it! Love their veggie stacked bagels with chive cream cheese! The bagels are fresh and the staff is generally very friendly.Not a huge fan of their coffee..too acidic. I wish they would consider adding a richer blend. When we come into town we go here for bagel sandwiches and then to another cafe for our coffee. Sourcing good coffee is worth the price.

Ji
Review №2

Love getting to White Electric whenever I can when Im in Providence. I love that they are employee owned!

Jo
Review №3

Great find! Coffee and sandwiches.

As
Review №4

Dope stuff. decent vegan options and a wide variety of coffees. glad to see a spot that takes great care of their workers too.

Mi
Review №5

It might be the best coffee in town. You be the judge. Delicious 😋

Sa
Review №6

Great coffee and pastries. Guft cards for gifts too!

Da
Review №7

My husband and I really like this coffee shop. Fast service. Delicious sandwiches and great coffee. It’s also a co-op.

Da
Review №8

Glad to have a chance to visit this business newly reorganized as a worker coop!Covid precautions are still limiting seating but the sidewalk tables were available and the food and coffee drinks really good! The Buzzo Latte with house-made flavor syrup in particular was super. This cafe will always be on my list when passing thru Providence.

Di
Review №9

I just love how welcoming they are will go there again

Ni
Review №10

Fairly long wait for and pretty expensive coffee for a place you cant sit in. Coffee was really good though

El
Review №11

Great coffee and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Inside is eclectic and retro, very cute. Definitely my new Sunday coffee spot.

JA
Review №12

One of our very favorite coffee houses anywhere. Great coffee and terrific bagels as well as a friendly vibe. Just found out that it is for sale. I hope to get back to Providence before it changes!

Ch
Review №13

Claim the upcycled theater seats by the window if you get here early and bring a good buddy to chat with over coffee. You can be each others main event!

Ka
Review №14

I frequent this place as a treat to myself. The food and the service is always very good. They try very hard to please the customer. My friend thought her coffee was not as hot as she liked it and was going to ask for them to heat it up, but instead they made her a new cup with fresh coffee. But you wont usually have this issue as I am very satisfied every time. I ordered an Avo blt salad, a small ginger tea and a chocolate chip cookie. It came up to $13.72. It can be a little pricey, but its worth it!

Za
Review №15

Great cup of coffee and fun flavoured lattes!

J
Review №16

Great bagels coffee pastries

Ca
Review №17

Bagel and coffee are great! But their avocado over bagel is what I go back for. Great staff!

Ma
Review №18

Awesome vibes. Cool artwork inside. Easily some of the best coffee in Rhode Island. I would argue the best latte. Often they have pastries, sometimes from Knead donuts, which are delicious. Highly recommend.

Qu
Review №19

I love it there great service great coffee and food.

By
Review №20

Very nice and convenient place to pick up a quick bite and/or coffee. Sandwiches are awesome, Ive had several. great coffee and bagels also. a bit pricey, but worth it!

An
Review №21

Peaceful place to have coffee in downtown!!!

An
Review №22

Stopped here for a quick bite. Outside was so cute and the inside was even better, very unique. The sandwiches are the best around fresh avocado, mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh sprouts. Stop here!

Sh
Review №23

Eclectic and cool. Best coffee shop in Providence

He
Review №24

If you want to have a coffe and even something to eat while you relax this is a great place. I always get a caramelo it’s a my favorite but i have tried others and have always enjoyed it. The staff is always friendly and have a great vibe. I see all types of people here and I’ve seen people do interviews here. So it is a nice place. Oh and there is a game machine toward the back that plays tons of games including PAC Man. So bring quarters

Za
Review №25

Excellent people, products and atmosphere!

Ja
Review №26

I love this coffee shop so much. So much that I had to deduct a star because they don’t open early enough during the week for me to visit them 🥺

De
Review №27

The best salads (the goddess dressing is so darn good), I add chicken salad. The old fashioned doughnuts are scrumptious and super filling.

Ad
Review №28

Bomb indie/alternative coffee shop. Very providence. Great bagels and great coffee. Love the old fashioned vanilla donuts too!!

st
Review №29

Great local coffee shop with solid breakfast sandwiches. Service is great and they have some cool merchandise for sale.

Ch
Review №30

Best coffee youll ever have I promise you that truly artisan made you can just taste the love behind every cup.

Na
Review №31

Great place to do work or just sit and enjoy coffee with friends. Came here needing to do some work, and was able to get a lot done in a great café thats in downtown Providence. The only thing I would say is a deterrent is the prices - I got a cappuccino for $4! Overall, great place and would highly recommend.

Va
Review №32

Always delicious! Best coffee.

Da
Review №33

Love this place, I hope the workers can buy it.

Kh
Review №34

Great eclectic coffee spot in the city. They have both food options and great coffee. There is a bathroom in the back. Really cute decoration that fits the theme of White Electric. My son love the skull and bones with red lights in the bottom of the floor. I did encounter few flies by the window seating :-). Really great mix of customers and everyone was so friendly. Very convenient spot for me to stop at as I go around the city running errands.

Ro
Review №35

I have been going to this coffee shop since a high schooler! A staple to my commuter routine !!!!

Lo
Review №36

Coffee is good! Food is amazing! Baked goods are brought in from other local spots so still very good. All the sandwiches they offer are damn good. Can get busy on the weekends, but often have open spots for enjoying a quick break or getting some work done. Cute place for a coffee date too!

Ri
Review №37

Great coffee options, food looked temping but didnt try it. Would go back!

Re
Review №38

What a gem!! The workers were friendly and helpful. The food/bakery items were so generous and yummy! The coffee and cinnamon hot chocolate were delicious! And then...the atmosphere!!! Such a cool place!!! We will definitely visit again when in the area!

Li
Review №39

Wonderful! Highly recommend!

Pe
Review №40

Great coffee and service

Da
Review №41

I Have been coming here for over a year and its definitely in my top cafes in providence. Im always tempted into buying one of their amazing baked items and its always worth it! Not to mention the atmosphere is stylish and creative. Staff are friendly and all interesting people. I love coming to white electric. Even splurged on one of their mugs for my hot beverages at home!

St
Review №42

Cool atmosphere and good bagels, but my cappuccino tasted like straight-up warm milk. Its a huge pet peeve when a barista doesn’t know ratios of milk versus espresso. Putting a shot in a 12 oz cup and filling the remainder of the cup with milk is not a cappuccino. It sucks to pay $4 for something you’re not even going to drink.

Ma
Review №43

Reliable wifi and plenty of space to work. We came here on a Wednesday around 3pm and found seating right away near an outlet. The only thing that sucks is that they close at 6:30 which feels pretty early to me. The drink selection is pretty basic. Pretty simple coffee and tea selection. BUT! The cinnamon hot chocolate is a win. Perfect for a cold day. There were a lot of food options but we didnt try anything. Would be a good spot if you were working around lunch time.

Mo
Review №44

Really delicious place to get coffee and get some work done. I cant wait for them to reopen

Be
Review №45

Very hip coffee shop. Both the cafe and food menu are pretty extensive. It’s pretty pricey, but not outrageously so and it’s a worker owned co-op so I don’t mind spending a few extra bucks here. Good place to come to do some work, although there may not be space available depending on how busy it is. The coffee is generally nothing special but the buzzo is very good. Also the people here are interesting and friendly.

Mi
Review №46

Great eclectic little coffee spot 👌

Ph
Review №47

Love this place! Pros: the food is great, simple and fresh. They have the best hot chocolate I have ever had, and Im a bit of an addict. The hint of cinnamon gives it amazing depth, and it doesnt taste excessively sweet as so many hot chocolates do. I went to get work/studying done around lunch time, and was able to find a table pretty easily. It was reasonably busy, but I know it can get a little crazy in the mornings, so plan your visit accordingly!Cons: Parking can be a bit of a pain depending on the time that you go, so leave a few extra minutes for that.

Ch
Review №48

Id sorta stumbled upon this place and fell in love with it the moment Id walked it. Its such a welcoming environment. The staff are kind and sweet and you could tell they love working here, just the same.

Ch
Review №49

Best dark roast in the city, great espresso drinks, huge bagels and salads. New art on the walls regularly. Love this spot

Ma
Review №50

Wow the dirty chai is amazing. White electric was also always ahead of its time - its been around since I was in high school maybe 10-15 years ago and they were so novel. Nowadays you have a lot of shops that are similar but white electric is def the OG rustic hipster coffee shop.

Ro
Review №51

Really great little shop. Friendly baristas, has about 20 seats, great music, special New Harvest blends, bagels, salads and sandwiches. I’d rate the ambient noise level as 7/10, so if you need a quiet place to work it may not be for you. Overall great vibe and great coffee.

Cl
Review №52

Great Coffee, Ice tea not so much. Nice sandwiches

Sa
Review №53

Cool place, nice set up. I really enjoyed the bagel sandwiches and I liked the theme / art in the place. Good service too.

Ae
Review №54

This place only offers a limited menu. This means everything they have here is really great. After moving into the neighborhood, my boyfriend and I have become regular fixtures here for the amazing bagels. The people who work here are all great and friendly and all around customer service is great too. Additional tip: Ive tried the hot chocolate all over Providence and this place has the absolute best.

Er
Review №55

The staff is always helpful.

Mi
Review №56

Friendly service, delicious coffee. Very artsy, indie feel with good vibes. Nice place to sit and work or meet. Street parking in front has 30 minute limit.

Ta
Review №57

Nice coffee shop atmosphere. Welcoming of all. Good coffee choices. I had a pumpkin spiced latte. Very good. Not too much seating. Has sandwiches for breakfast and lunch

St
Review №58

Awesome 👍👍

An
Review №59

Awesome place to visit, great atmosphere and fast service. Workers are friendly and food is great! Great place to chill

Da
Review №60

Good green tea, not very strong though. Some staff were nice, some not. Love the hipster-y vibe of the place and the pacman game in the back. Fair prices too. Recommended.

Al
Review №61

So delicious! A good variety of coffee and food on their menu as well. A nice little find as we were driving through Providence! Will be back again for sure

ja
Review №62

This place has a kind of cold coziness.just dont look up.there may be rusted weapons poised to fall on your head.the coffee is good, and you cant go wrong with a sandwich.also: fantastic oversized double-helical filamented light bulbs in the fixtures above the counter.

Em
Review №63

Yummy dark roast. Glad to see that they roast their own beans and sell it by the pound and half pound. Easy to find on Westminster. Street parking. Plenty of seating and nooks to camp out in and funky art on the walls, all the characteristics of a good coffee spot!

Jo
Review №64

Looms like a dive from the outside but welcomed by Cool people, interesting atmosphere with this retro 80/90s feel. Legitimate bagels and good coffee. Id like to see an introduction to the slow brew scene and emphasis of single origin roasts. I had a bagel and lox with cream cheese and red onion. Quite Delicious and fresh!

Se
Review №65

Cozy environment, very small, street parking only. Hipster vibe but really chill

Ma
Review №66

Great coffee shop located extremely close to downtown PVD. great vibes and friendly staff

de
Review №67

This may be one of my new favorite coffee shops in Providence. It is a super hip place, yet anyone would feel welcome stepping in.The latte special is what lured me in, I tried the Nutella latte. Yum! They have a lot of affordable and delicious treats to try! Quite a difference between other shops in the area.It looks like this place is popular to work, study and catch up with friends, but be cautious that the seats were full before 8 when we came during the week!!Definitely a must stop!

Ir
Review №68

This may be one of my new favorite coffee shops in Providence. It is a super hip place, yet anyone would feel welcome stepping in.The latte special is what lured me in, I tried the Nutella latte. Yum! They have a lot of affordable and delicious treats to try! Quite a difference between other shops in the area.It looks like this place is popular to work, study and catch up with friends, but be cautious that the seats were full before 8 when we came during the week!!Definitely a must stop!

Al
Review №69

This may be one of my new favorite coffee shops in Providence. It is a super hip place, yet anyone would feel welcome stepping in.The latte special is what lured me in, I tried the Nutella latte. Yum! They have a lot of affordable and delicious treats to try! Quite a difference between other shops in the area.It looks like this place is popular to work, study and catch up with friends, but be cautious that the seats were full before 8 when we came during the week!!Definitely a must stop!

Mi
Review №70

I was given a gift card for this place a d I was able to get lunch twice with 15 bucks! I love their Turkey wrap and their chicken salad on a toasted table was the best..I will definitely go here again and again as it is close to my job!!!!!!!

Pi
Review №71

I have to get my morning coffees from here. My morning arent the same without one. Its a very hip shop and the service staff here are very welcoming.

Ma
Review №72

I love their house-blend coffee, the atmosphere is nice and cozy. It definitely has a West-Side hipster vibe, but whether thats good or bad is up to your tastes. I love the place and stop by almost every day on my way to work.

Da
Review №73

Neat little hipster coffee joint with awesome coffee and good size sandwiches. Would definitely reccomend a visit!

Jo
Review №74

Great atmosphere and food. Perfect spot.

No
Review №75

I started goint to this cafe in high school. I cant believe theyre still around! it was such a pleasant surprise to have stopped by. The menu has changed for the better and the food is still as i remember it.. Delicious!!

Ry
Review №76

Hipsters but super friendly and efficient workers. Staff was amazing with kids. Food was ok, didnt get a chance to try coffee but smelled amazing

Ch
Review №77

The place screams hipster vibe. Coffee and service is great!

Ha
Review №78

The little coffee shop for Providence is pretty neat. Nice atmosphere, really nice staff. For my first time here they were patient with me taking my time in deciding what I wanted. I will say its a little absurd for $3.68 a coffee they cant even add the milk/cream and sugar themselves. The buzzo however is amazing and for a large is was around $5. Its like a Starbucks for prices but still very decent quality. Also just wish the menu was all in one area instead of turning my head in every direction for different menus but thats just a personal preference. Will be back for more though!

Z
Review №79

People that work here are friendly and very nice! Lattes and the buzzo are my faves. Bagels are good. The donuts I tried were rather dry and disappointing. Have not yet had a sandwich but they look good.There are 2 ladies that works here who are always always smiling! Rare humans!

Ja
Review №80

Im honestly not sure what all the hype is. The coffee is pretty good, but I wouldnt say its any better than Starbucks or the other typical coffee shops. The food is fairly good, but nothing amazing. Im only rating as high as I am because I really like the White Electric Coffee Stout at Trinity Brewhouse which uses their coffee. (probably would be good with any coffee).

Ni
Review №81

Try the oat milk if you need an alternative option! Its delicious and the closet thing to real milk Ive had in ages.Its a cute, electic space with on street parking, tucked between Frog and Toad and another little restaurant. We almost missed the door lol.

Ma
Review №82

Love, Love, Love there donuts & coffee. If in the area a must go... Lovely atmosphere. Sit back in a reclining chair while you enjoy your coffee & work, study or go through your e-mails free Wi-Fi. Lovely people...

Ed
Review №83

Artful, creative food at great prices... best in Providence!

St
Review №84

Great spot for coffee. Just a few blocks from Atwells Avenue. This will be my go-to choice for coffee when in Providence, RI.

Am
Review №85

Cool vibe and delicious coffee. Kind workers

Sa
Review №86

My favorite coffee spot. They have great bagels and other bites, too!

Na
Review №87

Good place to come and relax, read a book, the employees are so amazing. I fell in love and now its my favorite coffee spot. Check it out🙏

C
Review №88

Consistently delivers great coffee and food

ce
Review №89

My current local coffee shop, great coffee and great eats selection. They make a great latte/cappuccino thats all I need!

e
Review №90

Great coffee place with excellent snacks and lunch options. Sandwiches are great and decently priced. Inside is a good place to meet friends or do some work.

Yi
Review №91

Its slightly expensive. Some of their employees arent very responsive. But it does have a very cozy environment. Its the kind of place where I would do some casual working on my laptop for a couple of hours

TR
Review №92

Good vibe, decent pastries good coffee. Not my favorite coffee in town but if Im gonna sit inside? Its my favorite spot

Mo
Review №93

This is my favorite place to get a salad or sandwich. The coffee is excelent. Staff are very friendly. This is a great place to go for doing work on your laptop. The special pesto is my favorite sandwich.

Mi
Review №94

Great coffee, art and atmosphere. Nice mix of students and locals. Owners are great people too.

Be
Review №95

A local gem. Great coffee, great ambiance. No frills, no fuss--just good people dedicated to their craft creating quality, caffeinated deliciousness. Just what you expect from an independent coffee shop in a vibrant city like Providence.

Da
Review №96

I enjoy this place, I have been here a couple times now. Staff is friendly and feels very hip here. Coffee was good, parking was not bad.

Ma
Review №97

Love this place! The food is great! Love the bagels and salads! Its super cute inside and everyone is very nice! I come everytime Im in town!

We
Review №98

Awesome spot for coffee and a snack in the morning or anytime theyre open.Best bagels in town and always have amazing pastries, and best sourced coffee in town.

be
Review №99

The coffee wasnt bad, a little pricey. The staff is not exactly friendly. VERY limited seating. Not enough electrical outlets for people who want to work on laptops. Prepare to stand up and eat your sandwiches and drink your coffee.

Ch
Review №100

Very nice staff. Okay latte. Dont walk west from here at night without a neck tattoo.

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  • Address:711 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, United States
  • Site:http://whiteelectriccoffee.com/
  • Phone:+1 401-453-3007
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–2:30PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–2:30PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–2:30PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–2:30PM
  • Friday:8AM–2:30PM
  • Saturday:9AM–2:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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