Nestled In The Middle Of A Garden Shop, This Tiny Rhode Island Cafe Is An Enchanting Day Trip Destination

Groundswell Café in Tiverton, Rhode Island, offers a unique experience with its combination of a café, bakery, home store, and garden center.

With the many day trip destinations in Rhode Island, we sometimes face the dilemma of where to go next. Whether you have an hour or an entire morning or afternoon, you might want to head to this tiny Rhode Island café. It’s tucked in a garden center that also features a home store and a delicious bakery. Just make sure you take your appetite with you.

Time will simply melt away when you visit Groundswell Café, Bakery, Home, and Garden in Tiverton, an all-in-one destination that has a little bit of everything.

Work up an appetite by strolling through the Groundswell Home and Garden. With both an indoor and outdoor area, the shop sells garden décor, plants, and even terrariums.

While you’re there, explore the home section that’s brimming with everything you need to whip up and to serve a delicious meal, including dishware and glasses.

When your stomach starts to churn, head over to the café and bakery, where all of the ingredients are sourced locally then turned into made-from-scratch deliciousness.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the charming café. Dig into such classics as the cinnamon toast, the house breakfast sandwich, or the quiche Lorraine.

Since the kitchen’s open until 3 p.m. from Tuesday through Sunday, you might want to grab lunch or an early dinner. Complement a bowl of soup with a fresh salad, like the kale, beet, or broccoli Caesar salad.

A freshly-made sandwich – roast beef, chicken salad, or ham and cheddar – is sure to hit the spot, too.

View days, hours, and a menu on the Groundswell website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.

Do you have a favorite Rhode Island café? Tell us about it in the comments! For a beautiful day drip destination of a different kind, plan a day at these azalea gardens in Rhode Island.

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