Celebrate National Coffee Day the Rhode Island Way
Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Sip a fresh roast from one of the city’s unique coffee shops, savor an espresso bean doughnut, or enjoy coffee milk Rhode Island's signature way — served cold in a glass alongside a hot wiener.
Sydney Providence
Steps from the Providence Train Station, Sydney Providence is where Australian inspiration meets local ingredients and a passion for quality. Enjoy a delicious cup of espresso and accompany it with a delicious fresh-baked good or breakfast sandwich. Grab-and-go food options are also available. Visit Sydney at 400 Exchange St.
Dave’s Coffee
Dave’s Coffee is best known for its flavored coffee syrups. Head over to the Dave's shop at 341 South Main St. and try a syrup for yourself in a variety of hot or cold beverages, or grab a cup of nitro brew, on tap every day.
Knead Doughnuts
If you're a fan of making fewer trips for your caffeine fix, head over to either of Knead Doughnuts' two Providence locations, 55 Cromwell St. or 135 Elmgrove Ave. There you'll find a fresh-brewed cup of Bolt coffee and the espresso bean doughnut, an old-fashioned doughnut featuring freshly ground coffee topped with vanilla glaze and dark chocolate drizzle. While you're there, grab a few other tasty treats from the expansive menu and limited specials.
Olneyville N.Y. System
Olneyville N.Y. System, located at 20 Plainfield St., has been serving up classic hot wieners and coffee milk in Providence for more than 65 years. Open from lunch until late at night, you’ll have plenty of time to visit this fast-food favorite for a quick bite and a tall, cold glass of Rhode Island’s iconic beverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is National Coffee Day?
National Coffee Day is celebrated in the U.S. on September 29.
- What is coffee milk?
Coffee milk is Rhode Island’s official state drink, made by mixing sweet coffee syrup into cold milk. It’s often enjoyed alongside a classic Rhode Island hot wiener.
- Where can I get coffee milk in Providence?
Olneyville N.Y. System serves coffee milk alongside its famous hot wieners, and Dave’s Coffee on South Main Street sells its own coffee syrups for making coffee milk at home.
- Is there a coffee shop near the Providence Train Station?
Yes. Sydney Providence, at 400 Exchange St., is steps from the train station and serves espresso drinks, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Where can I get nitro cold brew in Providence?
Dave’s Coffee at 341 South Main St. has nitro brew on tap every day.
- Is there a coffee doughnut in Providence?
Yes. Knead Doughnuts makes an espresso bean doughnut with freshly ground coffee, vanilla glaze, and dark chocolate drizzle, served alongside Bolt coffee.
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