18 Best Coffee Shops in Lowell

“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.“

“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.“

“they were so kind! I came in 30 mins before closing with out realizing until I started eating my meal. They didn't rush me at all. I did leave prior to closing. I appreciate the good food and friendly atmosphere and kind staff. thank you! -Megan and service dog zorro“

“love this place, my daughters favorite donuts around. The family remembers us and always tosses in some Xtra munchins for her. super nice and friendly family“

“Tried the cheeseburger, Rangoon, buffalo chicken and classic pork. Hands down for me the classic are amazing!!! Cannot wait to visit again. Super friendly staff!“

“Love it when the coffee truck is at Brox Farm on Sundays. The lattes are incredibly smooth and delicious and recently we stopped by the shop on Market Street and the food was fresh and great! My only regret is we didn't find it sooner.“

“Went for the first time today. Oh my gosh! The variety of old fashioned artisan donuts and other pastries, made fresh there daily; and presented in a beautiful glass display case; brought me back to when I was a kid…. So good! Coupled with great coffee, barista beverages and other food (e.g. egg sandwiches, ascai bowls, etc); this is a “don’t miss” destination.“

“I just want to say I order both app and through drive thru. Both are always done as quickly as possible, even when there's a long line. It's the only Dunkin's I'll go to because I know my drinks will always be done correctly. Also I want to give a huge shout out to the crew who works in the afternoon/evening. They are always extremely friendly and so kind. Usually always the same workers, so I look forward to getting my drinks from them. I hope they get some recognition for their great customer service!“

“Enjoyed an awesome Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese for lunch!! They also have delicious pastries for breakfast!!“

“This place is the definition of a HIDDEN GEM. My boyfriend and I wanted to grab a quick bite after the gym and we came across El Bunker on Google. When we walked in we were greeted by Camilla who is the sweetest! She was making Pão de Quiejo and they were AMAZING. (even better than fogo de chao in my opinion)We both got the Cuban sandwich which was so yummy. The bread was toasted and the garlic sauce really made the sandwich. I also got the guava shake and it was delicious and my boyfriend got a coffee with condensed milk which he loved.This place deserves more recognition for the quality of food and service they provide. Definitely will be visiting more!“

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

“Best part of my week, stoping to grab a delicious coffee“

“One of the very few Dunkins that get your order correct“

“Paulina was truly extremely kind to me and the staff were efficient (even though they were clearly packed and understaffed). My friends and I had only had positive experiences here. If anyone is to complain, they clearly have nothing better to “

“Came in to DD on Central St, the man was very helpful and explained everything to me I Inquired about, however, I noticed immediately the place was immaculate and this is the first time I have encountered that at this DD. These gentlemen were so accommodating and friendly and I totally appreciate it big time

Dietary restrictions: I like the oat milk big time and vegetarian food, we could use more“

“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.“

“I’m a big fan of bubble tea. I love the Thai milk tea with bubbles. It tastes amazing. I keep going there very often. This is a clean and neat store. It can easily accommodate 25-30 people. Service time is quick, you should get your order within 5min. They are slightly pricey compared to other joints. Parking could be an issue. You will have to find a street parking, which could be challenging over the weekends. Staff is friendly.“