We Revisited This Enchanting, Euro Inspired Providence Cafe

Recently the hubs and I found ourselves on Wayland Square and decided to pop into Madrid (you may remember it as the former site of Teas & Javas).

We hadn’t been in a while and let me tell you that the whole experience from walking in to cashing out was delightful — and I didn’t even have to use any of my frequent flier miles!

I say this because it’s the closest I am going to come to a long weekend or week long vacay in central Spain anytime soon.

This bright, bustling, and elegant cafe is unlike anywhere else in the cap city and all of Rhode Island!

Upon walking in, I was greeted with gleaming cases fully stocked with a marvelous selection of treats, including minis, cream puffs, cannoli, tarts, puff pastries, croissants, and so much more. (Pssst — I also understand that the owner is baking on the premises most days and how amazing is THAT?.)

The people behind the counter were helpful and patient while I hemmed and hawed (hey, it happens) over which sweets to purchase.

I left with some mini eclairs, puffs and a Costrada that we ended up slicing into smaller pieces. (Everything was a big hit last night after dinner and frankly I’m still obsessed with the gold cardboard tray inside the to-go box.)

Also: Their coffee menu is a dream, especially for any java fans who are craving (or curious about) authentic Spanish coffee culture.

Think Cafe con leches or Americanos. Or how about a cortado or two? (Speaking of which, boy was my last trip to Europe a real refresher in how to order coffee overseas!)

Find Madrid European Bakery And Patisserie at 199 Wayland Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island.

As always, if you go for coffee and cake after reading this, please do let them know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.

Photo Credits: All pics courtesy of Patty J and PattyJ.com.