The Nitro Bar

A visit to the Nitro Bar is an ABSOLUTE must when coming to Newport, and now that this fabulous team has opened a gorggggg new location right in the heart of downtown Newport, you basically have zero excuse not to roll out of bed and get up and at 'em for some delish caffeine and yummy eats, all in an Instagram-friendly environment that will have you in hashtag heaven!

The perennial favorites from their sister Newport location off Broadway and flagship PVD shop are on the menu (peep the Chocolate Bar, which is basically caffeinated chocolate milk and my favorite after-work treat!), but this new locale has an extensive menu of food offerings that are a treat for both the eyes and the palate. Nosh on a Spicy Egg Bowl, featuring local turkey sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, roasted purple potatoes, and sautéed kale, topped off with extra house made hot sauce (my new fave lunch!), or a GIANT breakfast burrito that will put every other grab n' go brunch roll you've had to shame with its cheesy, salsa-y goodness. You simply MUST get one of their homemade English muffins as well (!!!), incredible served hot n' griddled with butter, or local jam and berries if you want to kick it into summer with style!

The Thames location also stays open late (thank GOODNESS) for all us caffeinated night owls. On Fridays and Saturdays from 5-10 pm, this is THE place to be... sitting at a comfy marble table (perfect for photos!) nomming on Matcha Tres Leches, Affogato made with Nitro Bar's espresso (taste those cherry chocolate hints in the brew!) and local gelato, or the crown jewel of the evening bites - an incredible feat in cake, which is a chocolate // caramel // pretzel concoction of goodness, oozing with gooey caramel in every bite. Big enough for two, but I'm not sharing! There's also a few savory options for nighttime noms - a house made Crunch Wrap that would put Taco Bell to shame, and a Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese so that you can get that #cheesepull photo for Insta!

The staff couldn't be sweeter and friendlier, and in these tough pandemic times, sometimes a cup of amazing coffee served with a smile is all I need to get through a rough day. Nitro Bar Thames Street should be your first stop on any Newport adventure, because are you really experiencing the City by the Sea if you aren't hopped up on the best coffee in town? I think not! :)

Nice staff, had one good drink but- the matcha latte was the worst drink I have ever had. I wonder if the milk went bad, it tasted like they had used ocean water (genuinely actually tasted like water from the ocean, like algae and salt).

Maybe this was a 1 in 100 mistake but I wouldn’t go back.

amazing staff, gorgeous aesthetic, and best cold brew I’ve ever had! The menu is beautiful and the price reflects quality- I’ve never had a bad coffee at nitro bar <3

When your fav coffee shop in rhode island opens a THIRD location, it’s a win win win! Awesome vibes, incredible food, and really great people behind each of these shops! The fact that my addiction to this place doesn’t have to end until 10pm, and now they have an array of delicious desserts for me to enjoy - are you kidding?! RUN, please don’t walk, to check this place out!

Delicious avocado toast!! Everything was fresh and tasted great!! I added two eggs on top of it and they were fresh and delicious as well!
Watermelon lemonade is so goooood! Thanks guys! Will come back!

BEST ICED LATTE! I am so picky when it comes to espresso drinks but I absolutely LOVE supporting local. The iced chocolate bar is by far one of my favorite local lattes in Rhode Island.

The nitro bar is my favorite coffee shop in RI! Awesome staff and their nitro cold brew is the best tasting I’ve had. Not to mention they have great eats!

New spot, same great service. The nitro cold brew is still the best around, and the huge menu at the Thames location means there’s something for everyone. The matcha cake is a must try!

Great food and drinks, highly reccomend the Thames St Wrap

Hands down best coffee and breakfast in Newport. I spend almost every morning here when I’m in NPT! Always a good vibe in this place from the overall atmosphere & aesthetic, to the music and friendly staff. Highly recommend!