The Waters Edge Cafe

Food is always good but don’t be in a rush because the service is terrible and it takes forever! Not a bad place to go if you have time to kill but not the place to go for something quick.

My reviews don’t reflect service, wait time, décor, etc., just the food because when I’m hungry all I really care about is if the food is good. Period. Unilocal should offer a good review only section.
That being said, Imani’s Way. You’re welcome.

The ultimate brunch place. Loved it. Great food creations. Great presentation. Great vibe with great music. Love it!

Local roasted Richard Allen coffee, quiet little place in the historic Pawtuxet village right around the corner from my house, my gf ordered a bacon egg and cheese stuffed croissant which she couldn’t stop raving about, will definitely be back to try the prepared foods. Staff was very friendly

Very friendly staff but abysmal ingredients, cooking methods and appalling cleanliness. A girl sat and worked on a board for over an hour, writing, erasing, writing, erasing and served occasionally while the last patrons crumbs and food remnants sat on their chairs and floors unattended as flies buzzed around and had their way with them. Then the food came… canned olives, and feta sprinkled on an omelet for 9.00 and CHEAP FROZEN SUPERMARKET SAUSAGES accompanying my 7.00 unseasoned spinach and mushroom hockey puck of a «scramble». The toasted bread was the best part. They were kind enough to let us use their bathroom but unfortunately we got the understanding from that too that they had warped standards of cleanliness. It’s a pity too, they had the staff power, great location, cute space, delicious sounding menu but they could do so much better … Get fresh sausages from a local butcher, get pitted Greek Olives (it was a spinach, feta, olive omelet). Never in my life would I serve house guests, let alone paying patrons, a frozen cheap breakfast link and canned Spanish olives. I have my food handlers license and maybe that is why know the bare minimum people should do with a space and had this reaction. But I do hope they get better. It could be so amazing there.

I just can’t believe how slow the kitchen is! Can’t review the food cause its been 45 min for two sandwiches. Never again to visit this one

I stopped by for the first time and took my kids.
Pros:
food was delicious. My iced coffee was perfect! I’m definitely going back to try other items.
Prices are reasonable.
Cons:
Service was a little slow as mentioned above.
Staff seems friendly but could smile a little more.
Décor although nice is very tight.
I enjoyed it here. They just need to fix a few things imo.
Definitely go.

Cute little breakfast spot in the heart of Pawtuxet. Great breakfast sandwich and tea selection! Unfortunately the wait is a bit long but if you aren’t in a hurry a casual little place with outdoor seating.

This is probably the fifth or sixth time I’ve come here, thinking «it couldn’t possibly have been as bad last time as I think it was.» Won’t make the mistake again.
Pros: location, décor
Cons: owner and staff not particularly friendly, unapologetic about screw ups, takes 35 – 45 minutes to get a sandwich or salad when the place is near empty.
There are plenty of other nice places in Pawtuxet Village within a 90 second walk of this place. Don’t make the mistake of coming here.

I visited The Water’s Edge Café for the first time on Saturday morning with three other people. It was kind of a nightmare finding a spot for all of us to sit together. Once we secured two tables next to each other, we ordered our breakfast. I had a breakfast sandwich on a bagel, with a side of homefries ($ 2!!!), and a hot latte (nothing fancy). For all that: $ 11. Okay, whatever, I had almond milk in my latte, fine. After we had all ordered, we went back to our table. My three friends had their beverages before I did, and approximately 15 minutes later, my latte came out. The girl at the counter had helped and served about 10 people in between taking my order for a latte and actually making it. A little while after that, our food came out. Everything was SO, SO, SO salty. The potatoes were almost inedible to me they were so salty. I had already questioned the status of my latte prior to receiving the food, and received an attitude from the counter girl («I LITERALLY haven’t even had a MOMENT to do it. It is SO busy.»), so I opted to not send my breakfast back to the kitchen. It was hot, cramped, and not super duper clean, I just wanted to move on and leave. I think that in a small community with various other options for breakfast, they need to make an effort to keep people coming back. I will not return, I’d rather spend my $ 11 on breakfast «LITERALLY» anywhere else.

Cute coffee shop in the heart of Pawtuxet. The staff are super awesome and friendly and they have a rotating menu of goodies. Coffee is decent, not necessarily anything really special, but it’s a good price and a nice selection.
The food is really good, though. Simple but creative breakfast and lunch items with fresh ingredients. I’m vegan and always manage to find something I can have and enjoy. The décor is boho random hippie. It can get cramped and busy, but the atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming.
This is my go-​to stop for coffee and breakfast in the morning when I don’t have time at home. I definitely recommend anyone to come check it out.

This is my go-​to in the village for a breakfast sandwich and an iced French roast. They make my egg to order, have cheese selections beyond American, and let me choose bagel or croissant (for those times when I want to throw caution to the wind).
The service is pleasant, albeit insanely slow. This comes from the fact that they don’t have a full kitchen in back, just some hot plates. Because of the regulars, preparation takes time… and I mean time; hope you have no place to be.
Major downsides include clutter — too many things everywhere, and furniture scale is way off — too big for a small space. And finally, everything feels dirty, like it has a layer of smutz on in. Nothing a good scrub of bleach can’t fix, right after you post a bunch of stuff on craigslist. And I mean the latter suggestions in the most loving and constructive of ways. I’m sure I’ll be seeing you in the next 10 days.

I go out to breakfast with my father every Sunday. We’re always looking for new and different places. We’ve been here before, but not recently because there are so many good breakfast places, and I’ve always felt like this place has attitude. But we decided to try it today.
Well. Attitude doesn’t even begin to cover it. More like, they’re doing the customers a favor by existing. Service is brisk and rude, the counter help is clueless, and my food didn’t come as ordered (though it was tasty, hence the two stars). Additionally, it’s hard to maneuver in there because it’s so packed with tables. So. Lousy service, clueless help, food order incorrect, no free coffee refills, and the place isn’t comfortable in any way. Don’t think we’ll be going back.

Went recently with my boyfriend and ordered something like a quiche except crustless, with a side of potatoes, and a side salad. Overall, food was good. The potatoes aren’t like traditional home-​fry potatoes; less butter. Not sure if it’s boiled then pan-​friend, or pan-​friend raw.
The added side salad was a refreshing option.
Service was good and staff seemed friendly, but I could imagine if it was busier, service may take a while.

I’ve been to this café twice for lunch recently. I enjoyed the food but both times I thought the service was a little lackluster. There wasn’t anything blatantly offensive, it just didn’t really feel that friendly. I think I’ll go back soon to try breakfast.

This is a good neighborhood option.
The food is good and the service is typically nice. The egg and cheese on a croissant is a favorite of mine, although I’ve had a sandwich or two that have been pretty good. The coffee is self service and decidedly average. There are a large number of options, but I think it could do them good to have less options and refill the containers more often. I do wish they wiped down the tables more often though.
When I want a bite but don’t want to venture to far from home, I often find myself here. It’s a good option if you are in the area, but by no means a destination.

I have been here once before early in the morning, and it was packed so we decided to grab coffee elsewhere. I revisited this afternoon and enjoyed coffee with a friend. We sat at the tables on their sidewalk and it was lovely.
The inside reminds me of being in someone’s home but looks like it could get cramped for space easily on busy days.

We wandered in here for a quick bite around 11 am. The place was bustling with a brunch/​lunch crowd. Despite the business, our food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I ordered a scone and my husband ordered a cinnamon roll. We expected that they would just throw those on a plate, nuke it for a few seconds, then give it to us, but the presentation of the cinnamon roll was great. The kitchen had added a strawberry to it with additional drizzles of cinnamon. The cinnamon roll tasted very fresh and neither too sugary nor too cinnamon-​y. The cranberry scone was also good, but nothing super special.
The prices were very reasonable. We had expected to spend around $ 13 for 2 coffees, the cinnamon roll, and scone, but it was only $ 8. The weekday breakfast special is impressive, too: eggs, toast, and hash browns for $ 2.65.
The café has free wifi, but I wouldn’t expect to be able to get work done on a Sunday morning/​afternoon. Maybe it is quieter during the week.
My only complaint about this place was that they were so busy in the back that they did not seem to be monitoring the coffee closely up front. I had to bring the empty coffee container up to the front and wait for them to brew more decaf. Otherwise, the Waters Edge Café is wonderful!

went back a couple weeks later + got GREAT service WITH A SMILE + no more crazy sexie time music. YAY!
I’ll be back :)

I only enjoyed an ice tea from this lovely coffee/​sandwich shop while walking around Pawtuxet Village but everything looked great, friendly atmosphere and a nice place to hang out and relax. I’ll def swing by again when I’m in the area.
It was also super clean :)