Looking For A New Coffee Spot? Try Out Café Arpeggio In Downtown Fall River

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Café Arpeggio, 193 South Main Street, Fall River, MA

By Kaylie Krauzyk

Recently I checked out Café Arpeggio, located in downtown Fall River on 193 South Main Street and I was delightfully surprised at what I found.

Situated within this busy city, Café Arpeggio has a comfortable and roomy atmosphere whether you’re looking to sip some coffee and pass the time or for students to hit the books. Plenty of seating creates a relaxing environment to put your mind at ease. Overhead ceiling fans and dimmed lights give the café a classic coffeehouse vibe while music plays. Attached to the UMass Dartmouth downtown center, it’s a great little place to grab a bite to eat and meet up with friends.

Photo montages of old Fall River, The Beatles, and owners celebrating decorate the walls in a historical fashion that helps to add an urban presence.

Moving ahead, how about the food!

“The tastiest fun in town” boasts a wide variety of treats and meals to quench the fiercest of appetites. Among the items offered include cappuccinos and hot/iced coffees, frozen drinks, gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches, ice cream splits and sundaes, as well as an assortment of pastries and breakfast made fresh to order each morning.

Café Arpeggio has three sites, New Bedford, Fall River and South Boston

At first glance I was able beam in on some good-looking treats along the lines of your typical bakery findings. Croissants, danishes with raspberry and jellied fillings, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, slices of chocolate cake, tiramisu squares, and cheesecake were out on display.

A “Make -Your-Own” breakfast burrito is available for the early birds and comes with your choice of veggies, cheese, and meats. For only $5.00, this custom build is a healthy alternative to fast food pick-me-ups.

I sampled a warm and flakey cheese and chorizo croissant while sipping an iced coffee. The heated roll was light and fluffy with melted cheese and covering finely ground chorizo. The iced beverage wasn’t too bitter or sweet at all. It’s certainly worth a try if you’re looking to sip something other than Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks. And don’t be intimidated by the presence of a Dunkin Donuts nearby. Coffee and meal prices are fairly reasonable; the variety alone makes for a reason to stop in. A loyalty program of “Buy 10 Cups Get the 11th Free” is available via punchcard too.

In my observations of the wide pastry counters and spacious sitting area, I also happened to notice the shop’s ice cream machine tucked aside in the corner. Two large vats for churning milk and cream into delicious sundaes must get a lot of use in the summer. A “Fudge Brownie Meltdown” sounds like a great end to a long and hot July day.

Doesnt’ this look inviting?!

Fall River location hours are 8am to 5pm, closed weekends. 800 Purchase Street in New Bedford and 398 West Broadway in South Boston are sister sites if you happen to be in those areas.

Café Arpeggio also offers catering services for office meetings. If you’re looking to try a new coffee shop with a wide range of food and beverages, Café Arpeggio will be worth your time. Staff are very friendly and personally deliver your order; seating is more than plenty and the atmosphere has a relaxing feel to it. Kick your feet up and read the newspaper. Need to work on school assignments or browse the web? Wifi is available; I could easily connect to the web in a matter of seconds. I look forward to coming for my next visit (and I can’t wait to try out the other coffee concoctions they have too!).


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