The Coffee Exchange

The coffee exchange has been a fixture on Wickenden Street for over 30 years. You can shop organic fair-trade coffee and have it roasted right on the premises. They also serve cold filtered coffee and a variety of fresh-brewed coffee both iced and hot. The coffee exchange is a favorite amongst the college crowd from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. There are about 20 tables typically used by students using free Wi-Fi. This is the real deal.

This place is pretty bomb and clear why it has built such a good reputation. Not only do they sell excellent coffee and hot chocolate, but they partnered with local bakery silver star and local donut shop Kneads to provide some delicious goodies. Keep up the awesome work!

This place distinguishably offers the best coffee in town. I always get a latte. This is my favorite drink across the board when I try coffee. The coffee exchange does not miss a beat.

However, I have provided a 3 star review since they do not have an oven to warmup their pastries or at least the bread or croissants. I am highly disappointed with this changed.

I really enjoyed the whole beans I bought here as well as all the espresso drinks I've bought. I'm so happy to have this place nearby.

This is my favorite coffeeshop in providence. The roasters are great and offer a wide selection of beans. It's a classic, "home-y" coffeeshop with a mind for supporting the farmers that grow the beans. Great great spot!

Awesome coffee. Great porch for outdoor enjoyment. A RI institution!!

Loved the way coffee is brewed here and their recommendations all the time I visited the place!!

Love this place! They have amazing coffee blends, tasty pastries, and exceptional customer service. Place is frequented with college students and folks with an alternative bend. Wife and I go here often and will be back again soon!

I was afraid the service counters attitude would have foiled my caffeinated beverage, a hot chocolate with oat milk and a shot of espresso (that is a “mocha” as i was rudely corrected) , but it was delicious and a subsequent enjoyable experience.

I had their white chocolate mocha, it was really good! Staff was polite and helpful as well.