Cafe 12

12 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford
(978) 256-5540

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Bjarni F.

This place is genuinely the best little spot in all of the states! We came here every day while in the Boston area and it delivered every single time. Wonderful atmosphere, phenomenal service, and some of the best meals we've ever eaten!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

shelby

I drive by this place all the time and finally decided to try it. Got a smokehouse pastrami sandwich and it was delicious. Perfectly crispy bread and a decent amount of pastrami.
The place inside is cute with a chalkboard menu.
The desserts and pastries when you walk in look great and I’ll have to try them next time I go

Food: 5

Lili C

Love their CCW sandwich!!! My favorite!! Husbands in love with the Steak bomb!!! Definitely a hidden gem in Chelmsford!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kathleen Fernandez

If you are going for the coffee don't bother, no different than DD and no miss only paper cups. If you're going for good don't bother, had an egg sandwich on store brand English muffin with cheese with very little flavor and potatoes which were eh. We had a chocolate pastry which was also eh. Service was pleasant, seating inside ok. Too many other coffee shops out there too return here

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Terrence Amiro

Breakfast is always amazing here as are the pastries. A truly hidden gem.

Philip Slauzis-Durham

Very tasty breakfast!

Tara Richards

Great little place and the food was delicious. I'd definitely pop in again when I'm in the neighborhood for lunch so I can try even more!

Priti Patel

The cranberry goat cheese salad was absolutely delicious! The quinoa bowl with Brussel sprouts too was one of the best I have ever tried it was made so well. Literally everything I have tried here is amazing including the cucumber pineapple coconut drink, the blueberry ginger iced tea, the orange ? drink as well. The desserts are heavenly, the seven layer bar the chocolate ganache brownie. Honestly you will not be disappointed everything is fresh and the owner is very knowledgeable. Many different options are available too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fresh Fruit Plate, Cookies, Wrap, Fruit

Ketki Bhise

It’s a nice, cozy place with lots of coffee and food options. I like their broccoli-cheddar soup and prefer to have it with a side of warm focaccia bread. Friendly service and clean surroundings! Special mention for the kind lady who takes orders at the counter — she’s very sweet and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seasonal Pancakes

C 777

First time coming here. They have lots of stuff. Lots of Smoothie, latte, coffee, refreshers, baked goods, breakfast and lunch options. Ordered $47 worth of food. Got 2 orders of the beignets, short stack of pancakes, the Piglet bowl, and a Greek salad.

Beignets: first time trying these so im not sure what they're supposed to taste like. They come in orders of 3. They definitely reminded me of fried dough, but denser, and of bread-like consistency. The dough itself is bland so the powdered sugar and chocolate dipping sauce is a must. Could be good as a side for coffee or tea. Bonus points for it being made to order, it was piping hot and fresh when I got it. I'd say these were okay.

Pancakes: too dense and gritty in the middle as if it was still "raw". Unpleasantly surprised they sprinkled powdered sugar on top. I've never had pancakes like that and typically I don't even use syrup unless it's dry (which these were not dry). Would not order again.

Greek salad: great salad. Nothing you wouldn't expect from a fine Greek salad. Could be salty for some, but it was great for me. Bonus points for having real greens and not just iceberg. Next time I'll ask for meat to go with it, if they have it.

Havent tried the Piglet yet. Will update when I do and when I go again for a second time.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Julie Wolf

Very charming, intimate atmosphere. Real cutlery, real dishes--not plastic. Very clean. Food prepared nicely. Menu offers many choices. I will go again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caprese

Yesenia Fajardo

I do like this place and come often however the woman who takes the orders has no personality in my opinion. Very monotone and always feel like I am bothering her. Again food is great though!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Emily Glass

Lots of gluten free options baked/cooked up fresh. Lots of meal options to take and bake at home which is great for busy families. Amazing baked goods - had the GF pecan pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit with everyone - delicious food!

Dietary restrictions: gluten free options

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese

Susan Marciano

Excellent variety - breakfast, lunch, beverages and baked goods, even offer take away dinner options!! Had the Rachael and BBQ Turkey, delicious!!! Will now be a regular stop for breakfast and lunch. Very pleasant staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Max R

Pros: Nice lil spot. Food was very good, staff are friendly. Also, they're very proactive about food allergies and gluten intolerance. So that's a huge plus for anyone with those issues. Coffee was good and strong too. Handicap accessible with a nice ramp outside the door.Cons: The decor reminds me of an Airbnb host who stopped at Ocean State Job Lot right before putting up their disused in-law suite for rental. Very blah and low-effort. Also the breakfast sandwich I got had way more egg in it than meat or veggies. That's more of a preference thing though, because it was still a delicious + well-made sando. There's no place to properly lock up your bike even though it's right next to the rail trail - unless you want to lock it on the handicap rail, which isn't great for the handicapped folks.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

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