Shayna's Place — Restaurant in North Kingstown

My recent visit to Shayna's Place in Wickford Village left me thoroughly impressed and satisfied. This charming coffee house exceeded my expectations with its friendly staff, delectable cappuccinos, and beautifully crafted artisan sandwiches. The thoughtfully designed layout and the inclusion of fresh fruit as an offering added an extra touch of elegance to the overall experience.

From the moment I entered Shayna's Place, the staff's warm and welcoming demeanor made me feel right at home. Their friendly and attentive service elevated the atmosphere, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. It was clear that they took pride in providing exceptional customer service, making the visit all the more enjoyable.

The cappuccino at Shayna's Place was a true delight. Expertly prepared and perfectly balanced, it showcased the baristas' skill and dedication to crafting a quality coffee beverage. The rich and velvety texture combined with the aromatic flavors provided a truly satisfying experience. It was evident that the coffee was made with care and attention to detail.

In addition to the exceptional coffee, Shayna's Place offered a selection of artisan-crafted sandwiches that were a true culinary delight. The sandwiches were thoughtfully prepared with high-quality ingredients, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Each bite was a taste sensation, demonstrating the café's commitment to providing a memorable dining experience.

The layout of Shayna's Place was well-designed, despite its small size. The counter area was neatly arranged, making it easy to place orders and interact with the friendly staff. The attention to detail in the presentation of the counter added a touch of sophistication to the overall aesthetic. Moreover, the inclusion of fresh fruit as part of the offering was a delightful and refreshing addition, elevating the overall experience.

In conclusion, Shayna's Place in Wickford Village is a hidden gem that offers a delightful café experience. The friendly staff, expertly crafted cappuccinos, and artisan sandwiches showcase the café's commitment to excellence. The thoughtfully designed layout and the inclusion of fresh fruit as an offering demonstrate the attention to detail and dedication to providing a memorable experience. Whether you're looking for a morning pick-me-up or a satisfying lunch, Shayna's Place is the perfect destination for coffee and...

My mom, who lives nearby, and I have wanted to try this place for a long time. Time off from work due to injury freed up some time, so I took her here for lunch on a recent weekday.

Shayna's Place is pefectly located in downtown historic Wickford, with plenty of parking, either on street, or in a nearby municipal (free) lot. For the size of the restaurant, there is a decent number of tables inside, and a few sidewalk tables. My mother especially admired the custom-built bar, with wainscoting and black walnut top. We even got to meet and talk with the owner (who is a former builder, and built that bar himself).

Ambiance is top-notch, and there is always mood-setting music playing. We were told by an employee that much of the music is chosen by the owner's daughter, Shayna, who will even go so far as to tailor the music to the tastes of whichever employees happen to be working on any given day. On our first visit, we were listening to song covers played on classical guitar. Speaking of employees, we found each employee to be extremely polite and cheerful (a rarity these days).

Being an Italian grinder afficionado, I just had to try the Vinny's Kitchen, which is Shayna's rendition of the sandwich, and voted best Italian grinder in Rhode Island by USA Today. If you read some of my other Yelp reviews, I have two favorite places for Italian grinders. Well, after eating Shayna's, I now have three favorite places for Italian grinders. All three are excellent, with fresh ingredients, yet different with their own nuances. Shayna's has the advantage, though, since they're closest to me, and have way better ambiance than my other two sandwich spots. So, yeah, for me, they have the best Italian grinder!

Now that we have that out of the way, their fresh lemonade, and chocolate chunk cookies, were also excellent. So, I noticed other reviewers complained about the prices. True, they're not cheap. But, to me, they're not outrageous. There's two things to consider: First, there's this thing called inflation. Second, it's worth paying a premium for the ambiance. The ambiance was so good, in fact, that my mom wanted to go back a few days later, for coffee, and our second experience there was just as uplifting...

Update 1/18/2021: Prices are high and they’ve now reduced the size of hot specialty beverages. Now you get a small latte for the price of a large.

Update 7/6/19: Unfortunately I need to knock Shayna’s down to 4 stars for 2 big reasons. First of all, prices have gone up multiple times in the past year to the point where you’d think you were in the heart of NYC. If I get a large iced coffee and a bagel with butter it ends up costing me $7. I just don’t think that’s a fair price for Wickford, RI. I get that they brew small batch coffee roasted both in NY and RI and the coffee prices may have gone up, but that’s the time you start looking for a new coffee provider, not taking every penny from your customer. Secondly, the WiFi is no longer reliable. 9 out of 10 time I am flat out unable to connect on any of my devices; I usually have at least 2 iOS devices and a windows laptop. The only time I can connect is if they reset the router. This prevents me from being able to get any work done thus causing me to seek out a new cafe.

Bottom line, between the price hikes and the unreliable internet connection, I will no longer be going by every week.

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My favorite place in Rhode Island! Come for a coffee, stay for the food! Everything that they serve in Shayna's is top notch. The coffee is locally roasted in Providence, the produce is fresh, and most all of the treats (Allie's Donuts excluded) are made in house daily.

All of the employees are beyond nice and if you're lucky enough to be there when Shayna is helping out, she is the sweetest!

Can't wait for the ice cream bar...