Rhode Island Coffee Chain Teases Boston Expansion

The Nitro Bar plans to open a fourth Providence location and hints at a future Boston shop.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:39am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a sleek glass carafe filled with nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee, accompanied by a selection of artisanal pastries and coffee accessories arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the premium quality and innovative nature of The Nitro Bar's products.The Nitro Bar's signature nitrogen-infused cold brew and indulgent craft drinks are poised to captivate a new market as the brand eyes a Boston expansion.Providence Today

After announcing plans to open a fourth location in Providence, Rhode Island, the popular coffee chain The Nitro Bar has hinted at a future expansion into Boston. The brand's founders, Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster, have not yet provided details on a specific Boston opening, but have acknowledged growing online demand for the brand to come to the city.

Why it matters

The Nitro Bar has become a viral success story, growing from a humble coffee cart to a multi-location brand known for its nitrogen-infused cold brew and indulgent craft drinks. A Boston expansion would bring the brand's unique offerings to a new market and capitalize on its strong social media following and growing demand.

The details

The Nitro Bar currently operates three locations in Providence, Rhode Island, and recently announced plans to open a fourth Providence shop on April 10. In response to an Instagram user asking about a potential Boston expansion, the company simply replied 'Boston soon 👀.' Founder Audrey Finocchiaro later addressed the Boston buzz in a TikTok video, joking that they were opening another Providence location before hinting at future expansion to New York and Boston.

  • The Nitro Bar announced plans to open a fourth Providence location on April 10, 2026.
  • The company hinted at a Boston expansion in an Instagram comment in April 2026.

The players

The Nitro Bar

A popular Rhode Island-based coffee chain known for its nitrogen-infused cold brew and indulgent craft drinks.

Audrey Finocchiaro

The co-founder of The Nitro Bar, who launched the brand alongside her husband Sam Lancaster in 2016.

Sam Lancaster

The co-founder of The Nitro Bar, who launched the brand alongside his wife Audrey Finocchiaro in 2016.

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What they’re saying

“Boston soon 👀.”

— The Nitro Bar

“So we had 13,000 people like a comment saying we should bring The Nitro Bar to Boston. So we're opening up another location in Providence, Rhode Island.”

— Audrey Finocchiaro, Co-founder, The Nitro Bar

“Providence now, New York next, and Boston soon.”

— Audrey Finocchiaro, Co-founder, The Nitro Bar

What’s next

The Nitro Bar has not yet announced specific details or a timeline for a Boston expansion, but the company has acknowledged growing demand for the brand to come to the city.

The takeaway

The Nitro Bar's potential expansion into Boston would bring its popular nitrogen-infused cold brew and innovative craft drinks to a new market, capitalizing on the brand's strong social media presence and loyal following. This move highlights the continued growth of specialty coffee chains and the power of online marketing to fuel brand expansion.