Art Cafe

Reviews

• Erika F.

  star star star star star 3 September 2026

  I love love love the Art Cafe. First of all, Little Compton and Tiverton are hand's down my favorite part of Rhode Island. I still remember driving through that area for the first time and thinking about how much it reminded me of being up island on my beloved Martha's Vineyard.
  
  The Art Cafe really is nestled on the side of the road and completely unassuming. They make a mean iced coffee and spending an afternoon walking through the gallery on site, and sipping an iced coffee outside really is a mini vacation.

• Margaret M.

  star star star star star_border 28 August 2026

  What a charming and kooky little place we stumbled upon on a recent trip to Little Compton! This place may be tiny but it is packed full of character. We had a delicious hibiscus iced tea and a very good espresso. Unfortunately there were no vegan options on the menu so we settled for a pre-packaged snack they had on display near the cash register. We look forward to stopping by for a hot beverage next time we are in Little Compton.

• Amy H.

  star star star star star 19 August 2026

  Quite honestly, I hesitate posting this review of a place that is nestled in the peaceful pristine village of which I used to live.  As a local, we worked pretty hard to keep Little Compton our, easier said than done, underground secret, so as not to attract city folks from Connecticut or Boston. But then, the Art Cafe had to go and open.  : )
  
  A charming hideaway that is located on the Town Commons in a quaint tiny, antique shed. They serve a nice assortment of teas, coffees pastries and snacks, but the best thing about it is the local art they promote everywhere. Beginning on the lawn, near the fire-pit and extending all through the two floors of the building.  All walls are covered with beautiful, unique and far out creations made by local artists. To the right of the shed is a refurbished corner of an old house that has been converted to an art studio, it's pretty cool. One of the rooms has a boardroom backdrop to it with a big table and several chairs; they host local meetings and events here.
  
  Little Compton is the sister town of Cullompton, Devon England and by pure coincidence, another place I once lived. Maybe you could go there instead. I'm sorry, I can't say anything more about LC. If you go, stay near the Commons and don't go anywhere else, there's nothing to see. You're not wanted here. Alright, alright! If you must go, please make it a short visit, don't litter, promise that you'll support the Art Cafe, and by all means, do not tell anyone I sent you.

• Carrie B.

  star star star star star_border 18 August 2026

  Cute spot for a coffee and pastry. There is a bathroom in the gallery next door if it's open. The staff seem a little like they don't have it together, but in an endearing way if you're not in a hurry. Fun to bring kids to art activities.

• R. W.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 15 August 2026

  My first bad review in 6 years of yelping :( I truly tried to make this my go to coffee spot. I've taken dozens of friends/family here (for the atmosphere, drinks are just okay) and every single time the women behind the counter are rude, unfriendly and annoyed at us, but it's such a pretty spot to sit I can usually get over it. This last time: After waiting in line, then being reprimanded for not forming the line correctly, an employee  shoved  by me saying 'I need to get by" while jamming her fingers into my shoulder blade, it was rather shocking. She probably didn't mean to be so gruff, bad morning maybe, but I just left and won't be going back. The drinks and even the pretty seating areas aren't nearly good enough to be treated like a piece of garbage just for trying to support their business.