The Corporate Cafe

you're on westminster street, which cuts through the financial and arts district of downtown providence, and it's the kind of block where suits and students end up at the same counter without thinking twice. the corporate cafe sits at number 40, a little below street level in suite 1b, which already separates it from the louder, more visible spots nearby. providence has a real coffee culture, partly because of the schools, partly because of the city's size, which keeps things competitive without spreading talent too thin. the ratings here are strong, and they've held. whatever you order, the afternoon window on westminster is a good time to do it.