Best bakery and café in Lawrence! I absolutely adore this place. We've been getting cakes from them for my fiancée's birthdays each year and Lori always knocks our expectations out of the water. We absolutely love everyone here. The Vietnamese coffee is delicious, the cakes are magnificent and the service is unmatched. Try it out today if you haven't yet! 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Racquel Mendez
Great good and customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
August Blake
The pernil breakfast melt and vietnamese ice coffee were both delicious. High quality ingredients and very flavorful. The location is clean and modern and the staff were very nice. This place is going on the Favorites list after one visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adriana M. Tejada
Lu’s cafe is second to none when it comes to coffee! Authentic and tasty! Friendly staff and a beautiful atmosphere. They deserve all the hype for all their hard work and great food. 100% recommend you try their Viet Mocha Special. Perfect amount of sweetness and the coffee flavor still strong.
Adriana Tejada
Incredibly kind staff, beautiful seating area with ample space for many, great menu, and quick high quality service. I recommend the Viet Mocha Special; 100 times better than any Dunkin’s drink, please try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Bordeleau
Amazing coffee, and SO many food options! Check out their menu online before heading in so you have time to pick what you really want! The shop is so cute, and there's plenty of street parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Lopez
We ordered a custom cake for a birthday party from Lu’s bakery after having some pleasant experiences at their shop a couple months ago. Their responses were prompt and communication was professional. We were so happy with the cake they made for us! It was delicious and beautiful. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hikaru suzuki
Staff were friendly and service was fast. I wish I got pastry but didn’t have time to eat them so just got Vietnamese coffee. It was so good, made my ride home so much better
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Duke Ribortone
Lu’s Cafe & Bakery was honestly amazing. The vibe was super cozy and welcoming, and the staff were so friendly and genuine. I tried a few different things and everything was seriously delicious, you can tell they put a lot of love into what they make. The coffee was perfect too, which isn’t always easy to find. I 100% would go back, no question.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownie Oreo Cheesecake, Muffin, Giant Cinnamon Roll
Decor was very spacious and nice, I wouldn't mind chilling here chatting with a friend for a few hours. They have a lot of baked goods, sandwiches, and drinks on their menu. I only got the Viet coffee. It was ok, tasted a little burnt, kinda reminded me of the taste of corn.
Service was a little awkward. Not many people waiting for their orders, no line at all. One of the workers came up to the register to see who needs to order. She kept looking around even though it wasn't that busy. I kept looking at her waiting to put in my order. Maybe Sunday mornings aren't a good time to come.
I would try other things on their menu if I'm around the area again, but I wouldn't go out of my way from another city just to come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jeff
Can’t say enough about this place! Great spot and vibes inside the employees are the real icing on the cake though very friendly and kind. The coffee and pastries are absolutely delicious along with the rest of the items on their menu if you’re in the Merrimack valley don’t miss this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angel
Best Vietnamese iced coffee I’ve ever had! The food also always hits!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clare Fortune-Lad
Seriously delicious. Cozy space, toys for kids, amazing egg roll bowl and WOW about the Oreo Tres Leches Cake : ) Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Atanacio
This my first time coming and the experience was incredible there so cordial and nice and the food beyond delicious and that coming for a pastry chef and future culinary chef I invite everyone who can to visit them you won't regret it
06/23/2025
Checked out :: Lu’s Cafe and Bakery
Address :: 384 Essex Street Lawrence, Massachusetts
Went into this place with an open mind and the cash register was nice, courteous & educational
I ordered a large Vietnamese Coffee
Service - 9.4
Food - 9.6
Atmosphere - 9.1
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Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best bakery and café in Lawrence! I absolutely adore this place. We've been getting cakes from them for my fiancée's birthdays each year and Lori always knocks our expectations out of the water. We absolutely love everyone here. The Vietnamese coffee is delicious, the cakes are magnificent and the service is unmatched. Try it out today if you haven't yet! 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great good and customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pernil breakfast melt and vietnamese ice coffee were both delicious. High quality ingredients and very flavorful. The location is clean and modern and the staff were very nice. This place is going on the Favorites list after one visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lu’s cafe is second to none when it comes to coffee! Authentic and tasty! Friendly staff and a beautiful atmosphere. They deserve all the hype for all their hard work and great food. 100% recommend you try their Viet Mocha Special. Perfect amount of sweetness and the coffee flavor still strong.
Incredibly kind staff, beautiful seating area with ample space for many, great menu, and quick high quality service. I recommend the Viet Mocha Special; 100 times better than any Dunkin’s drink, please try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing coffee, and SO many food options! Check out their menu online before heading in so you have time to pick what you really want! The shop is so cute, and there's plenty of street parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a custom cake for a birthday party from Lu’s bakery after having some pleasant experiences at their shop a couple months ago. Their responses were prompt and communication was professional. We were so happy with the cake they made for us! It was delicious and beautiful. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff were friendly and service was fast. I wish I got pastry but didn’t have time to eat them so just got Vietnamese coffee. It was so good, made my ride home so much better
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lu’s Cafe & Bakery was honestly amazing. The vibe was super cozy and welcoming, and the staff were so friendly and genuine. I tried a few different things and everything was seriously delicious, you can tell they put a lot of love into what they make. The coffee was perfect too, which isn’t always easy to find. I 100% would go back, no question.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownie Oreo Cheesecake, Muffin, Giant Cinnamon Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Decor was very spacious and nice, I wouldn't mind chilling here chatting with a friend for a few hours. They have a lot of baked goods, sandwiches, and drinks on their menu. I only got the Viet coffee. It was ok, tasted a little burnt, kinda reminded me of the taste of corn.
Service was a little awkward. Not many people waiting for their orders, no line at all. One of the workers came up to the register to see who needs to order. She kept looking around even though it wasn't that busy. I kept looking at her waiting to put in my order. Maybe Sunday mornings aren't a good time to come.
I would try other things on their menu if I'm around the area again, but I wouldn't go out of my way from another city just to come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Can’t say enough about this place! Great spot and vibes inside the employees are the real icing on the cake though very friendly and kind. The coffee and pastries are absolutely delicious along with the rest of the items on their menu if you’re in the Merrimack valley don’t miss this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Vietnamese iced coffee I’ve ever had! The food also always hits!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously delicious. Cozy space, toys for kids, amazing egg roll bowl and WOW about the Oreo Tres Leches Cake : ) Can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This my first time coming and the experience was incredible there so cordial and nice and the food beyond delicious and that coming for a pastry chef and future culinary chef I invite everyone who can to visit them you won't regret it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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