These are some other local businesses, local musicians, and local artists that we think deserve support... Some have their work on display in the cafe, and some will in the future.

Art and Collaboration

Dave Allyn // unklethirsty.com: Dave, akak Unkle Thirsty, is a talented ceramics artist who makes functional art as well as new wall pieces, currently on display in the kafe.

Stephen Brunelli // stephenbrunelli.com: “Outsider” art and the operator of the gypsy bus.

Sarah Clover // cloverstudio.org: Sarah’s work has lived on our walls and now she is our head curator, bringing you all the art on the walls.

Allison Cole // allisoncoleillustration.com: Cut paper illustration and more...

Sugar Snap Design // sugarsnapdesign.com: Silkscreened cards, posters, and apparel.

Harmony Thompson // harmonythompson.com: Ceramic and glass work. See her work in the Kafe right now.

Waste Not Want Not // wnwnprovidence.org/: New wearables from pre-worn clothing. A nice twist on the thrift store idea... don’t just resell it, make it new again!

Food

The Edible Yard // theedibleyard.com. This is where our yummy cranberries are born!

Free Flour Bakehouse // freeflourbakehouse.com. Our new supplier for gluten-free bread and goodies.

Farm Fresh RI // farmfreshri.org: Your one-stop info shop for local Farmer’s Markets, Community Gardens, and more info on buying and supporting local food and local farmers.

Irie Tea // irietea.com: Providence purveyor of organic, fair-trade teas and handcrafted herbal infusions.

Rhody Fresh // rhodyfresh.co/: Of course, if you’re gonna be a local cafe, you need a place to get your dairy, and Rhody Fresh is the best local dairy around. One reason why our ice cream is so yummy is that we use the best Rhody Fresh eggs and milk for our base.

Furniture and Collectibles

Rocket to Mars // rockettomars.com: Do you like those enamel-top tables that we have at the Kafe? Well, Rocket to Mars is where we get most of our great retro stuff, from dishes to clothing to furniture. Stop by their store on Broadway in Providence or shop online! And if you come in on Thursdays, say Hi to Jennifer at the Kafe.

Music

DenimVenom // myspace.com/dnmvnm: Three piece math rock.

Endzone Rules // myspace.com/endzonerules: Football-movie theme-music... epic rock with guitar and drums.

Carolina Hecht // myspace.com/carolinamarieisme: Singer/Songwriter

Machines With Magnets // machineswithmagnets.com: Pro recording studio and art venue right up the street in good ’ole Pawtucket.

Chris Monti // chrismonti.com: Singer/Songwriter

What Cheer Brigade // whatcheerbrigade.com: Local marching band with many members, and featuring a robo-chimp-human on drums!

Cool Places with great food that also sell my Ice Cream!

Nice Slice // myspace.com/niceslice05: Great New York style thin pizza with lots of vegan options on Thayer Street in Providence. Try a tomato pesto slice followed by Sweet Basil Nice Cream!

White Electric // whiteelectriccoffee.com: Coffee, tea and sandwiches across town on Westminster Street, Providence. Expresso and ice cream... Yum!

Also...

Coco and Ruby Makes 4 // cocoandrubymakes4.com: Clothing and accessories for babies and children by Robin Reilly and Margaret DeBruin.

Providence Roller Derby // providencerollerderby.com: So maybe the Kafe’ likes to hire Derby Girls, maybe the owner used to be on Roller Derby... maybe.

Regular Kafe Hours & Events:

Open Monday 7am - 2pm, Tuesday through Friday 7am - 5pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm

Bike Carnival!! Hosted by Flying Shuttles, Ciruit BMX and Recycle-a-Bike. Bike Decorating and Parade, Foot Down Derby, Bike inspired art, Ice Cream Bike Cart, WNWN Bike Boutique, live music and more!

Stitch and Bitch on Saturdays Learn to knit, bring your knitting, crocheting or crafts and meet some lovely people. Every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. Just come in or join the yahoo group for more information. groups.yahoo.com/group/Knitters_Unite To get updates on meeting times.

Wireless Internet We've got it and it is always free. Come in for a snack and some coffee and get some work done in one of our cozy couches. It's just like home, only better.