Although there are a number of places to get coffee on the East Side, the Coffee Exchange, frequented by hip locals, students and visitors alike, remains one of the most popular and heavily used cafes in town for over 18 years. The company tries to obtain the very wide range of flavorful coffees from organic sources around the world. You can enjoy the pastries while seated inside or on the outside deck that affords a clear view of thriving Wickenden Street. This establishment accepts cash only. Toll free number: + 1 877 263 3334.
If you want a classic romantic night which involves dinner and a show, then Gracie's and the nearby Trinity Repertory Company make a great combination. This AAA-four diamond restaurant features ingredients from local farms and fisheries as well as its own rooftop garden in order to bring the bountiful harvest of New England to diners' plates. There are two tasting menus, one is five courses, the other seven and both offer wine pairing as an option. The tasting menus as well as the prix-fixe ones present plates that vary according to season.