New Harvest has been part of the morning routine since 2001, which is enough time to outlast several coffee trends and a few questionable milk alternatives. Founders Rik Kleinfeldt and Paula Anderson started the Providence company as a small local roastery, and over the next 25 years, its beans found their way into cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and home kitchens across the region.
On Sunday, October 18 from 1-6pm, New Harvest is bringing that history back to Sims Avenue for a free anniversary party at New Harvest Coffee & Spirits.
“For 25 years, coffee has given us this incredible way to connect with people, the farmers who grow it, the businesses that serve it, and the people who make New Harvest part of their daily lives,” says Kleinfeldt. “A lot has changed over the years, but the people and connections we’ve made have always been the most important part.”
Those connections will get plenty of room at the party. Guests can stop in for coffee tastings, live music, a food truck, live art from Diego Juarez, and a special cocktail menu from New Harvest Coffee & Spirits, along with the cafe’s regular offerings. Coffee may have gotten the company here, but it doesn’t have to carry the entire birthday celebration.
The afternoon will also introduce a Little Free Library at the cafe, with a community book swap inviting guests to bring a book, take one, or help fill the shelves for future visits.
The anniversary keeps part of its impact close to home, too. A portion of cafe and online sales that day will benefit The Guatemalan Center of New England, a Valley-based nonprofit focused on education, community engagement, and preserving Guatemala’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Over the years, New Harvest has expanded beyond roasting alone, using its Sims Avenue home for education, hospitality, tastings, and New Harvest Coffee & Spirits while continuing to build long-term relationships with coffee producers and local businesses.
Twenty-five years later, the anniversary party looks a lot like the company itself: coffee at the center, with art, cocktails, books, and community gathered around it.
The celebration is free and open to the public at 10 Sims Avenue in Providence. Visit NewHarvestCoffee.com for event details, cafe information, and current offerings. For event details, cafe information, and current offerings, visit newharvestcoffee.com.
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