13 Best Cafes in Lowell

“Having been to Cambodia a couple times, I like Khmer food and it’s not always easy to find. I was in Lowell for an appointment and seeing how many Cambodian restaurants there were in the area, I picked this spot for lunch. The food was so delicious - I had the combination stuffed chicken wing and beef sausage, which came with a nice bowl of herbal chicken soup, pickled veggies and rice. It’s a small, hole in the wall restaurant run by a nice family and it’s reasonably priced. I’ll definitely come back.“

“Oh My Gods! This place! Came here with a friend who has celiacs and what a find. The food is incredibly flavorful, the portions are amazing, the Lavender coffee is amazing, and the current soup of the day is Chefs kiss!! Amazing, overall I recommend it to everyone!! Will most certainly be returning.“

“very yummy food. Excellent service!“

“Met some friends there today and turns out it's a great spot to sit and chat. Food was excellent - had an avocado toast caprese style. And a nice hot tea. Service was excellent even though it was really busy. The woman who worked the counter had a nice positive friendly attitude throughout our time there. The staff helped me out of a jam when I left something there - they went above and beyond for me. Many thanks - love this place! ⭐️“

“I had the best chicken sandwich the bread was amazing and toasted to perfection, paired it with an Italian Hot Cocoa. Not to mention the great and friendly service I highly recommend the Church Street Cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 😁“

“Golden Tea is honestly a hole in the wall. I tried it for the first time with no expectations since Lowell is filled with boba shops, but I am pleasantly surprised at how good the drinks are and now I am addicted 🌝 The jasmine milk tea is just so good, and pairing it with their boba which is just the right amount of chewiness makes the drink all the more tastier. Their Golden Fruit Tea is also very refreshing, not too citrusy, not too sweet, a very good mix. And of course I had to try a drink from their Butterfly series because HELLO blue tea!!! We got the Lychee Lemon Butterfly and it’s so good. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu 🤣 also the shop itself is so aesthetically pleasing.“

“Two years ago I switched my allegiance from Haute Coffee in Concord, MA to Nibbana Cafe in Lowell. While the coffee at Haute is indeed very good (Counter Culture beans, not local), I find the staff there a bit impersonal. Seating is also quite limited. Nibbana has equally good coffee (if not better, which is really saying something), provided by Tiny Arms, a local roaster. There is plenty of seating and parking at their location at Western Avenue Studios. The coffee is generally light-to-medium roast and they offer an array of interesting, unusual coffee drinks (I only drink espresso, straight, so I can't comment on those). At the time of this review, they have been cranking out lots of new food items. The staff is extremely friendly, always offering a welcoming smile and an enthusiastic "Enjoy!" when I pick up my order. The owners truly live by what Buddhists call "right living". They are very community-focused, and it shows. If you haven't checked out Nibbana, you're really missing out on a special place.“

“great cook to order food. friendly atmosphere toys games and coloring books for the kids if it's not on the menu ask they may have it.“

“Rosie’s Café is NOT Permanently closed. Don’t know how this got on here but it’s not.“

“I LOVED IT. THEY HAD PERFECT, SENT-FROM-HEAVEN BAO'S. A little overpriced, but worth the money 100%“

“Oh how I love stumbling upon great little hidden gem restaurants with great service and an overall "homey" vibe. As soon as we arrived to Mill City BBQ we felt welcome here all thanks to Renay, the sweet lady that took care us of at the bar top a few nights ago. Come to find out, she's the owner and boy does she know how to run a restaurant! They had some excellent barbecue“

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📍 Location & Vibe

Situated at 343 Market Street, Gormley’s Café is a Lowell institution dating back to 1951 . The interior boasts a 1950s diner vibe with eclectic artwork, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere .  

🍳 Menu Highlights
• Irish Breakfast: A hearty plate featuring bangers, rashers, black and white pudding, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, Batchelor’s Beans, and homemade soda bread . 
• Boomlette: An omelette packed with a variety of fillings, living up to its “everything but the kitchen sink” description. 
• Mill No. 5 Sandwich: A croissant sandwich with duck egg, bacon, spinach, cheddar, bacon marmalade, and hot honey . 
• Corned Beef Hash: Homemade and flavorful, it’s a standout dish that patrons rave about .

🍹 Drinks

Gormley’s offers a full bar, including brunch cocktails like espresso martinis . 

🕒 Hours

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. “

“I ordered two duck themed cakes for my one year old daughter's birthday, they made a beautiful, delicate decoration and the flavor was wonderful, they took care to call me to ask about the decoration and I was delighted and very happy when I saw it and after I ate the cake!“