Exterior of a modern cafe building with large glass windows and a door, outdoor seating with tables, benches, and umbrellas, a sign indicating the cafe is called 'Life Cafe', and a plant bed with flowers and a tree in front.

The LIFE Cafe at Shri, 390 Pine Street in Pawtucket, RI

LIFE Cafe, now open at Shri, offers workforce training opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. LIFE is a social service agency based in Bristol that has partnered with Shri for more than a decade.

Three people standing outside a building with a large green sign that reads 'LIFE CAFE' next to a tree painted on the wall.
Two men standing inside a kitchen area, wearing black aprons with a white tree logo and 'LIFE CAFE' on them. One man is wearing a black cap, glasses, and a black T-shirt with a graphic print. The other man has a beard, gray cap, and a white T-shirt.
A woman standing inside a cafe, holding a coffee cup and smiling at the camera. The cafe has white brick walls, large windows, and a sign that reads 'LIFE CAFE' behind her.
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Three women posing together inside a cafe. The woman on the left is holding a coffee cup, while the other two are smiling with arms around each other. The cafe has black-framed windows, a white brick wall, and several tables with patrons.
A busy cafe with people socializing, some seated at tables with food and drinks, others standing near the counter, and a bright open entrance with large windows letting in natural light.
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Display of three types of Shribark snack bars in colorful packaging on a glass shelf.
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“Drove by and thought I had to try. Very glad I did. The service was excellent. Very friendly and welcoming people. And the food.. very fresh and delicious. Great cozy spot for breakfast.”— Arielle M.

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“I got my order to go and literally my first bite of that sandwich was heaven. Sooo much better than going to dunks. Also this place supports workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That's who I want to support too. Great people here and the food reflects that.”— Katie D.

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Two men sitting at a table in a cafe, smiling and clinking their drinks together. The older man on the left has glasses, tattoos, and is holding a tall glass of iced coffee. The younger man on the right is wearing a cap, t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers
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A woman in a black t-shirt and cap serving coffee in a black cup with white and coffee-colored text at a cafe counter. She is reaching out with her right hand with a smile and a ring on her finger. The cafe has a marble countertop and various kitchen
People gathered outside a coffee shop called Life Cafe, with some sitting at tables under an umbrella, and others standing and enjoying drinks. The shop has an open entrance with modern lighting, and a sign with a green arrow indicating the direction
An elderly woman and a young woman holding hands and smiling at a marble countertop in a kitchen. The elderly woman has short blonde hair and is wearing a navy shirt and olive green pants. The young woman is wearing a gray hoodie, a gray baseball cap
Two men in black aprons working in a kitchen, smiling at the camera. One man wears a baseball cap and the other wears a red cap. They are preparing food with plastic containers and coffee filters on the counter.
A smiling man with glasses sitting in a cafe, holding a black coffee cup with white text, with a vending machine and other people in the background.
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New Harvest Coffee Roasters

Drip Coffee | Iced Drip Coffee | Americana | Iced Americana | Iced Blended Frappe | Cappuccino | Iced Cappuccino | Espresso Shot | Iced Espresso shot | Latte | Iced Latte | Hot & Iced Teas | Assorted Juices!

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Display of assorted Shribark snack boxes in orange, green, and brown flavors on glass shelf.

Local Food Options

Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich! Made Fresh to Order #BYOB

Shri Bark Snacks (Oat + Seed + Fruit bars)

Muffins. Avocado Toasts!

Stay Tuned For more BYO Lunch Sandwiches Next! #BYOL

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HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3 pm Saturday 8 am - 1 pm

LIFE Cafe is the newest addition to the Pawtucket property (at Shri) that includes a yoga studio, apartments and administrative offices as well as a food pantry operated by the Segue Institute for Learning and the Flying Shuttles art studio for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

- RI Monthly Magazine

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& Did You Know?

LIFE Cafe has won a BEST OF Rhode Island Award by the editors of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine!

A woman and a man smiling and wearing aprons labeled 'LIFE CAFE' inside a cafe with large windows. The woman is on the left, wearing a black cap and a white shirt with blue birds, and the man is on the right, wearing a black cap and an orange shirt.

Inclusive Coffee Shop: “With accessible yoga classes, affordable and market-rate apartments, and an art studio for people with developmental disabilities, Shri’s transformation of a former office building in Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District was already a home run. Last year, the property added another initiative in its inclusivity portfolio: LIFE Cafe, a coffee shop that doubles as a job training site for people with disabilities. Operated by Bristol-based LIFE Inc., the cafe offers espresso drinks, snacks, and breakfast sandwiches in a comfortable environment where all are welcome. Plus, it transformed a blighted former garage into a hip coffee counter in a quickly revitalizing neighborhood. Talk about a win-win.” - August 2025

Thank You, Rhode Island Monthly Magazine!

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Celebrating  60 years of funding non-profit organizations that develop innovative and inclusive programs for people with disabilities throughout the State of Rhode Island.

We thank The Fogarty Foundation for supporting the LIFE Cafe!

Sign for Life Cafe with a colorful tree logo and text explaining it is funded by donations to the Fogarty Foundation and the Moran-Ventre Charitable Foundation.

“I've visited LIFE Cafe multiple times and the staff has been friendly and eager to assist. Great drip coffee, breakfast sandwiches, a variety of donuts, muffins and bagels. Join the coffee club and make progress toward a free beverage. Very clean inside and outside. Plenty of off street parking. Near the commuter rail.”

- Kevin M.

Rhode Island Monthly Magazine
The Boston Globe

Before & After Pictures

A black building with large glass storefront windows, a leafless tree nearby, and a parking lot with several parked trucks and cars. Power lines run across the sky above, and there are red warehouse buildings in the background under a partly cloudy s
A small gray brick building with a white door, a garage door, and a sign that reads 'Parking for Tenants Only.' The parking lot is mostly empty with white parking lines and a wet surface. There are leafless trees and a chain-link fence in the backgro
Storage garage with various household items, including a white table, storage bins, large ceramic vase with sticks, and covered objects against brick and wooden walls.
Interior of a commercial space with a glass roll-up garage door, polished concrete floor, white brick walls, black ceiling, and modern lighting. Kitchen area with a stainless steel vent hood, counter, and refrigerated display case.
Interior of a commercial space with large glass garage-style door and front door, polished concrete floor, white painted brick and wood walls, black ceiling with round pendant lights.

“As for the garage on the property, Bologna says many people encouraged her to demolish it, but she had a vision to transform it using historic preservation funds.”

— Rhode Island Monthly Magazine