Sip Back And Relax With Your Besties At These PVD Tea Rooms & Cafes
It was a veritable foody paradise last night at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, courtesy of the RI Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowls event. With booths and delish eats from over 40 top restaurants, markets, and caterers in the OS. And we really went to town, digging into salads, noodles, soups and breads, mains, and tons of delectable desserts (including Knead Doughnuts). Also, a ton of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options this year. Immediately following, we ducked into Scastea (nee The Elephant Room) down the street on Broad for some hot tea, and time to kick back and digest. Now, if like us, you happen to find yourself in need of some quality tea time this season, here’s a short list of other best spots in the area to plant yourself.
1. Tealuxe
If you're lucky enough to grab a seat facing Thayer (students with laptops abound!), Tealuxe is a fab place to sip and people watch. So many options in terms of hot or cold brews that we can't even begin to list them here. Just trust that they have a tea to make just about anyone feel happier, healthier, and maybe a bit more glam too (because those detox blends continue to be a thing).
*Their other location is in Harvard Square.
2. Tea In Sahara
As a rule, any drink with even the slightest hint of mint is a no go in our book. We drank mint tea at Tea In Sahara though and absolutely looooved it! The owner does one heck of a Moroccan high pour when serving your tea too. The interior is all dim lighting and exotic decor, just the right combination to make you feel as though you're somewhere far away from Governor Street in Providence. Could it be…Morocco?
*Their other location is in Spain. Yet another reason to plan a trip there.
3. Schastea (nee The Elephant Room)
With their 2nd space now on Broadway in Providence, there are two locations for kicking back and decompressing over a nice hot pot of tea. And you won't find a more extensive menu anywhere else in the state - from more caffeinated to caffeine free, brews for energy and for chillaxing, and one that literally blooms before your eyes (called Halo Blooming Tea in case you want to give it a whirl). And if you're a neophyte when it comes to all this, the servers are usually really great about recommending which blends to try. They're also known for their crepes, so by all means, order from that part of the menu and enjoy.
*Their original location is the one we went to last night, on Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village (Cranston, RI).
Team Patty J
*This post has been updated and revised from one that appeared originally in 2017.