L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery

illy artisti del gusto · Providence

Old World espresso.

An illy espresso bar and bakery on Wayland Square and Davol Square. Open from 6 am, seven days.

Find the café that’s open now → Plan a catering order

Wayland (401) 331-4444 · Davol (401) 757-3900

  • One of 75 cafés granted illy’s artisti del gusto designation
  • Two cafés in Providence
  • Open 6 am, seven days
  • 16 hot drinks, 15 cold
  • Classical mornings, jazz evenings
  • Catering platters from $30
  • Outdoor patio on Wayland Square

01 · The day at the bar

Six in the morning to nine at night.

Drag the brass dial, or keep scrolling, to move through a day at L’Artisan. The status for both cafés follows the published hours.

Espresso pouring into an illy cup at the barEspresso in an illy cup on a patio tableA sandwich and a glass of rosé set down on the patio tableBeer, rosé and red wine among playing cards on the patioRed wine, rosé and a beer on a patio table
At the bar
6:00AM

Doors open at six.

Espresso from the illy machine, bagels and croissants from the bakery case, classical music on the radio.

Classical music on the radio

Wayland SquareOpen
Davol SquareOpen
Guests at tables on the L’Artisan patio in Wayland Square on a sunny day

02 · The patio

Charming outdoor patio dining.

Tables in the sun on Wayland Square: an espresso, a glass of rosé, something from the case.

Cheesecake, a sandwich, espresso and wine on teal linen, seen from above

03 · Tried & true

The regulars’ order.

Espresso macchiato in an illy cup
01Espresso macchiato $5.50
Avocado toast on a white plate
02Avocado toast $6.50
Sesame, poppy and everything bagels
03Bagels Bakery

04 · The menus

Every coffee is $5.50. Breakfast and lunch run from $4.25. Platters for a crowd start at $30.

Mezza board with grape leaves, olives, hummus and tabouli Smoked salmon tartines with capers and basil

05 · Catering

For the office, the party, the boardroom.

Customizable catering menus for pick-up orders or companionable staff to serve at your off-site events.
  • Boardroom Luncheon $23.50 pp
  • Mezza Platter $90
  • Bagels & Lox $99
  • Cookies $30
Build a catering request →Call (401) 331-4444

06 · Visit

Two squares. Same hours.

Wayland Square on the East Side, Davol Square on Point Street. Both open at 6 am, seven days a week.

Published hours at both cafés
SeasonMon – SatSunday
June 1 – October 306 am – 9 pm6 am – 8 pm
November 1 – May 316 am – 8 pm6 am – 7 pm

October 31 hours are not published; call either café to confirm.

Classical music in the morning on the radio, and jazz in the afternoon and evening.

L’Artisan Café

Sip, savor
and seize the day.

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