New Yemeni Coffee Bar Moka & Co. Opens on Thayer Street

The cafe offers a diverse menu of specialty coffee drinks and traditional Yemeni options.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:55pm

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A new Yemeni coffee bar called Moka & Co. has opened on Thayer Street in Providence, Rhode Island, near the Brown University campus. The cafe took over the former Feed the Cheeks space but will continue to serve some of Feed the Cheeks' cookies and soft serve. Moka & Co. has an extensive menu featuring lattes, matchas, refreshers, frozen blends, and traditional Yemeni coffee options.

Why it matters

The opening of Moka & Co. brings a unique coffee shop experience to the Thayer Street area, which is a popular dining and retail destination for Brown students and the surrounding community. The cafe offers a diverse menu that highlights Yemeni coffee and food culture, providing a new option for specialty coffee and unique flavors in the neighborhood.

The details

Moka & Co. took over the former Feed the Cheeks space on Angell Street, which runs adjacent to the main Thayer Street corridor. While Moka & Co. is the new tenant, they will continue to serve some of Feed the Cheeks' cookies and soft serve. The cafe has a small but cozy seating area downstairs, with a few tables and booth-style seating. The menu features a wide variety of specialty coffee drinks like lattes, matchas, and refreshers, as well as traditional Yemeni options like 'Saffron Latte' and 'Qishr Coffee'. Prices are on the higher end, with the reviewer's 'Iced Biscoff Latte' costing just under $9.

  • Moka & Co. recently opened in the former Feed the Cheeks space on Angell Street in Providence.
  • Feed the Cheeks announced on Instagram that this is not a shutdown, but a collaboration and chance to keep their presence in Providence while they grow.

The players

Moka & Co.

A Yemeni coffee bar that has opened a new location on Thayer Street in Providence, Rhode Island, near the Brown University campus. The cafe has 22 current locations across the U.S. and 13 more coming soon.

Feed the Cheeks

A food business that previously occupied the space where Moka & Co. has now opened. Feed the Cheeks will continue to have a presence at the new Moka & Co. location by providing some of their cookies and soft serve.

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The takeaway

The opening of Moka & Co. on Thayer Street brings a new and unique coffee shop experience to the Brown University neighborhood, offering a diverse menu of specialty coffee drinks and traditional Yemeni options in a cozy setting. While the prices are on the higher end, the cafe provides an opportunity for students and locals to explore different coffee and food cultures in the area.