DK Juice Bar and Cafe held its grand opening at 1910 Westminster Street in Providence, bringing a menu of protein shakes, smoothies, coffees, Caribbean food, sandwiches and bagels to the Olneyville neighborhood. The new spot is owned by Donnie Taveras, who is described as a third-generation entrepreneur in his family.
A Family Legacy Behind the Counter
According to WJAR, the cafe's offerings span from protein shakes and smoothies to hot coffees, alongside Caribbean food, sandwiches and bagels. Taveras, who owns the business, said he is proud to carry on his grandfather's and father's legacies of investing in the community, framing the new cafe as another chapter in a family story of local entrepreneurship.
The cafe reflects a tradition the owner traces back two generations. The Westminster Street storefront adds another dining option to Olneyville.
Part of a Busy Stretch for Providence Food Spots
Recent Providence-area food business developments include several openings and closings. In June, the Providence Journal reported that Makers Marketplace at 100 Westminster Street would close June 26, while West End Kitchens was planned for 945 Westminster Street and expected to open after July 4. A March report from the same paper noted that two cafes, a brewery and a restaurant had all opened within a span of a few weeks. Earlier this month, the Nitro Bar celebrated the grand opening of its new Ives Street location in Providence, drawing a line of customers out the door during the morning rush, per turnto10.com.
Last year, fourth-generation owners Greg Stevens and Stephanie Stevens Turini agreed to sell the Olneyville NY System restaurants in Olneyville and Cranston, with a new owner expected to take over operations, according to the Providence Journal. Taveras is positioning DK Juice Bar and Cafe as a continuation rather than a changeover, rooted in a family history of community investment.
