5 Cafes In Newport, Rhode Island

1. Cru Café

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Simple and sweet, this is a boutique café that integrates a seasonally changing menu with the local delicacies making a permanent spot on the list. Cru Café does a carefully chalked out menu, using fresh local ingredients to their fullest, whilst bringing in global influences to create a wholesome approach to their service. The chicken sandwich is a must have and a local favorite that tourists need to get their hands on. The dessert counter is irresistible and sure to have your sweet tooth kicking in just at the sight of their famous cookies. To top it all, if you are the kind that craves breakfast for every meal, then you are in for a treat because this cute café does breakfast all day long!

Cru Café

Address: 1 Casino Terrace, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Website: Cru Café

Opening hours: 8am to 5pm (closes at 3pm - Sundays)

Average price for two people: 11-30 USD

2. Belle's Café

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Strung along a yacht construction yard, you can sip your lemonade and bite into your lobster with a view of craftsmen perfecting the magnificent boats. Overlooking the sea, the bright sky with a cool breeze, you can experience delicious food and the most authentic essence of Newport, all in one place, under umbrellas and amongst flora. If you want to experience the view but prefer nibbling your fries in the comfort of coolers, they offer a cozy indoor seating as well. You can expect a peaceful lunch with your family with the perfect menu featuring seafood, traditional American delicacies, and great vegan or vegetarian-friendly options.

Belle's Café

Address: 1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Website: Belle’s Café

Opening hours: 7am to 3pm

Average price for two people: 11-30 USD

3. Corner Café

Always buzzing with locals and tourists alike, this cozy little café is a gem tucked away in the busiest corner in all of Newport! Wooden grilled pizzas are just one of the hot favorites at the Corner Café, but the menu is diverse and how, with Irish, Portuguese and West Coast influences complete with the standard American fare, this café has it all covered. The sweet bread French toast makes for the perfect breakfast and the quesadillas will satisfy every one of your taste buds. This spot is a curated food ensemble for everything breakfast, lunch and dinner because lucky for all you food lovers, this delicious paradise is open for all three courses. With the warm and courteous staff always willing to help and ready to indulge in conversation, this café is vibrant, full of life and one that you absolutely have to pay a visit to.

Corner Café

Address: 110 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Website: Corner Café

Opening hours: 7am to 9:30pm (open only till 4pm - Sundays)

Average price for two people: 11-30 USD

4. Scratch

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Made right from scratch, Scratch is the ultimate homemade food you are craving. From sauces to bread to their own interlude with their handcrafted dishes, you are sure to leave this café with a satiated stomach and heart. This eatery serves scrumptious breakfast, gourmet sandwiches, wraps and dessert that is to die for. Famous for their grilled cheese frittata, that is a spin-off from your regular French toast, this kitchen is full of innovative delicacies. Their handmade soups serve as the perfect allies to the diverse range of the main course menu. With so many options to choose from this incredibly varied menu, you won’t be able to help but come back for more!

Scratch

Address: 88 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Website: Scratch

Opening hours: 8am to 5pm (closes at 3pm - Sundays)

Average price for two people: 10 USD and under

5. Rosemary and Thyme Café

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Drawing inspiration from the iconic pairing of rosemary and thyme in dishes, this café does these two ingredients justice. Curating a palette of handmade baked goodies, gourmet soups, and sandwiches, using fresh ingredients from local vendors, there isn’t anything on the menu you would not want to give a try. Rosemary and Thyme Cafés’ exceptionally rich roasted coffee is a delight you cannot get enough of. Their artisan bakery offers you irresistible dessert crafted to perfection. This gorgeous European-theme café brings you the taste of all things Parisian and more, all under one roof.

Rosemary and Thyme Café

Address: 382 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Website: Rosemary and Thyme Café

Opening hours: 7am to 1pm (closed on Tuesdays)

Average price for two people: 10 USD and under

Can't have enough of the deliciousness

Take your time to savor and delight your taste buds with the incredible food this scenic coastal city has to offer. Each one of these eateries, offer your palate a different trip down flavor lane, from Parisian baked goodies to Portuguese delicacies to the traditional American breakfast. With so many diverse influences in the food this gorgeous city has to offer, it would be a sin to not pay each of them a visit. During your stay at Newport, Rhode Island, indulge in this unconventional food heaven, guilt-free!