White Electric Coffee — Restaurant in Providence

Cute coffee shop, but the latte and customer service don't match the vibe. I have an eye condition, and was struggling to read the labels of the donuts. It just takes me a few seconds longer than the average person. There wasn't a line behind me. The barista at the register seemed irritated by my reading/processing time. When I was ready to order, they were curt with me and clearly impatient. I felt like I had done something wrong, and went to a table to wait for my drink. Maybe they were having a bad day, but this doesn't seem like the kind of shop that would treat customers this way, based on the vibe.

When I got my cardamom latte, it wasn't mixed at all - not a huge deal, so I stirred it up. The latte is more like a big glass of milk with the faintest hit of coffee flavor, which is barely detectable. I'm used to a stronger latte, but also not from Rhode Island/New England, so maybe it's a regional taste difference?

I was so excited to support this shop while visiting from out of town, but really disappointed by how I was treated and the quality of the coffee...

Still like the Avo Blt Salad. The service however forced me to put 3 stars from 5. I think waiting 30 minutes for a salad is pushing it, even at lunch time. And with 5 people behind the counter there shouldn't be too long of a wait. I watched the person make my salad and saw her say, Uggh, I put the craisins on it again!" And she had to pick then off. That took time. They look like they are having a lot of fun back there, but during busy times, I think they need to concentrate on working on orders until the rush is over. Last time I ordered a sandwich, they asked if I wanted my bread toasted, I said no. They toasted it anyway (again, not paying attention to orders), and it was one of the worst chicken salad on Ciabatta bread. The mayo was runny and the bread scratched my mouth because they toasted it. (Sigh ) Please get your act back together White Electric. I like your food, but these mistakes are not worth the...

I was meeting with a friend of mine on a Saturday morning and he suggested White Electric Coffee. He had heard good things about this place and I was happy to check out a new spot. We met there early, for me on a weekend morning anyway, a little after 9:00. I had no problem finding parking out front. I assume that parking on weekday could be more challenging.

There was less of a crowd than I expected for a Saturday morning but business had picked up by the time we left. My asiago bagel and double espresso were of the quality you would expect from a reputable coffeehouse. They have a wide selection of baked goods and breakfast sandwiches to go along with your caffeinated drink of choice. Later in the day you can grab a sandwich or salad for lunch.

Bottom line: This is a better option than one of the national chain purveyors of coffee. The atmosphere is laid back and the...