Coffee has become the forefront of someone’s day,” notes Lynn Eglington, owner of Fuel Coffee Bar. Whether you’re a local, a visitor passing by for a beach day, or a student caffeinating for exams, Eglington and team curate beverages that energize customers, prepared “just the way you like it.”
A Misquamicut native, Eglington celebrated a decade in business this August. Just two miles from Narragansett Beach, the atmosphere of Fuel Coffee Bar embodies beach culture and is inspired by her upbringing. She and her brother John, an avid surfer, were always on the water growing up. “My brother uses the phrase ‘hit the liquid’ when referring to going surfing or when you need a strong cup of coffee. The name of the company is actually Hit The Liquid LLC, and ‘fuel’ came from getting that caffeine and energy kick to power your day,” Eglington says. These facets combine to create a vibrant setting for group meetings, friendly get-togethers, and solo work.
“I love coffee and working in a fast-paced environment,” shares Eglington, explaining that it was always her dream to open her own cafe. After a 25-year career working as a medical professional, she took the leap, and though she envisioned setting up shop on a tropical island one day, she expresses, “this was the perfect location with the beach scene of Narragansett being so close.”
Fuel Coffee Bar pours West Kingston-based Rhody Roasters Coffee (formally known as TLC Roasters), along with house-made goods such as cinnamon rolls, muffin tops, brownies, their signature scones, and more, as well as rotating specials determined by the bakers, keeping regulars on their toes. Past highlights have included pineapple-shaped and -flavored cookies, as well as blueberry-glazed peach rolls, tiramisu, and gluten-free cookies. For breakfast and lunch options, they also offer paninis and sandwiches made with fresh bread, bagels, English muffins, and focaccia, with plant-based offerings.
In addition to their many food options, Fuel Coffee Bar lets guests choose from a menu of flavorful brews, hot and iced, plus teas and smoothies. Says Eglington, “Our roaster uses Brazilian medium-roasted beans and adds flavors through extracts. There are no sweeteners, allergens, GMOs, or soy – just the pure essence of that flavor giving a nice subtle taste.”
The shop is Eglington’s labor of love for the community, and she notes that it’s truly a team effort. “Without my loyal staff and customers, we wouldn’t be where we are,” she says. “I feel that all of that together is the entrepreneurial experience.”
904 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett
401-792-3835
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