Whether you fancy your coffee hot or iced (how anyone can drink iced coffee during the winter is beyond me but whatevs), you'll appreciate these 3 terrific spots that also offer fantastic water views. Why not try them all in your travels around the Ocean State this spring and summer? And you never know WHO you’ll run into (hint) over your next cup.

Coffee Grinder in Newport

Tucked away behind dozens of other shops and eateries on Bannister’s Wharf, we were pleasantly surprised to happen upon Coffee Grinder, a small but mighty coffee shop that also offers pastries, sandwiches, fresh fruit, and dozens of other drinks, a few years back. Sip your coffee while sitting out on a deck with ahhh-mazing views of Newport Harbor. Pretty close to postcard perfect.

PS ~ With Judge Judy and Jay (Leno) both owning homes in the area now, who knows, maybe they’ll be on line for coffee there in the coming months?

Presto Strange O Coffee Truck at The PVD Flea

The Providence Flea will be kicking off their outdoor season in June and on the outskirts of the tents, you'll find some of the most popular food trucks around, including one of my personal faves, Presto Strange O Coffee. Grab a cup of their organic joe before or after shopping and take it over to the walkway area along the Providence River. All your friends will have a serious case of fomo (that’s fear of missing out) when they see checking in on social.

PS ~ Almost 100% certain I saw something about J. Mascis from Dinosaur Jr. being at The Flea 2 or 3 years ago.

Coastal Roasters in Tiverton 

Our introductory visit to Coastal Roasters was on a grey day a few years ago. CR definitely has a lot to offer, including of course delish coffee (they hand-roast their beans on the premises daily), a sweet small town vibe, and an outdoor set up that, this time of year especially, is tailor made for mobile uploading to IG and FB or just taking a meditative breather. Add in the colorful Adirondack chairs that overlook the Sakonnet River and Mt. Hope Bay and the ginormous, brightly colored sign out front and you’ve got yourself one upbeat excursion.

PS ~ It’s only a matter of time before a high profile star of stage, screen or song (or social) starts summer-ing in Tiverton.

As always, if you make a coffee run to any of these fab spots after reading this, please do let them know you heard about them via Patty J and PattyJ.com.

*This post has bee updated from one that has appeared on the site previously.