CaFEs & Pastries and coffee, what pairs better? If BakeRIes you’re looking for flaky and sticky goodness and a caffeine kick, here are some amazing shops for you to discover! gingersnaps Bakery At Wildflour Vegan bakery, Pawtucket, you’ll French macarons instantly notice all of the vibrantly-colored foods and drinks populating the cases and shelves. Bright orange sweet potato pudding and rich, chocolatey peanut butter brownies with maple roasted peanuts are some of their sweet offerings - many of which are also gluten- free. meanwhile, at gingersnaps bakery in lincoln, traditional cinnamon rolls with gooey vanilla cream cheese icing greet you with their sweet scent as you enter the shop. This picturesque bakery has something to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, including French macarons in many flavors and their decadent stuffed cookies. looking for some international favorites? Some popular spots with locals are La sopresa and Caprichos antioqueños bakery (Colombian), Colonial bakery and Matos bakery (Portuguese), and bachini's bakery and Juliana's bakery (Italian). With their hip atmosphere and tasty drinks, East Providence’s beloved Cafe Zara, is the perfect stop to caffeinate. Try their RI Iced latte, which is a double espresso & classic Rhode Island coffee milk, to experience a new twist on a real Rhody favorite. Or stop by Weroast in lincoln to experience their adorable shop and full-flavored coffees that they roast on-site. Cold brews and pour overs are some favorites. They are true coffee lovers that offer excellent customer service and are very willing to share their knowledge with you. With all these options you have a plethora of tasty ways to start your day. Apothica Cafe FOr MOrE CaFEs & bakEriEs 20 TOuRBlACkSTONE.COm

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