50 Best Cafes near North Reading

“Visiting from MN and we will always come back here when we’re in MA. 🥹 Every one of the staff were smiling and so so sweet, we felt overwhelmingly welcomed as soon as we walked in. Food is 10/10! Wish we could take this little cafe back home with us. Thank you Aldo and family for a memorable experience. Wish you and yours all the best! ❤️“

“It’s hard to find a good cup of coffee sometimes, just tried Lulu’s and was very pleased, it was bold flavored, but not too strong. Breakfast croissant was delicious, with plenty of scrambled eggs and cheese.“

“We had a small get together at Bits and bites cafe.. The staff was so courteous and knowledgeable.. breakfast and sweet treats were top notch. Please consider Bits and Bites for your next cafe, you won’t be disappointed!“

“A fantastic gem with excellent customer service! Get The Hero coffee, it was delicious. Everything was so good and fresh!“

“Absolutely blown away by Union Cafe in Lynn! 🔥

I grabbed a sandwich and wow — it was massive, packed with flavor, and every single bite was straight-up delicious. You can taste the love in every layer. If you’re anywhere near Lynn and haven’t tried this spot yet, you’re seriously missing out.

Great vibes, killer food, and portions that don’t play around. Go hungry — you’ll leave happy. 🙌🥪

Don’t walk, run.“

“The staff was very pleasant and assertive..the food was great and worth every penny...i would definately come back..i already shared a post on my fb page too!“

“Very friendly and cheerful staff. Great coffee and sandwiches.“

“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.“

“Cute place. We arrived on the later side which annoyed the waitstaff.... I promised we'd leave by closing time which was 2:00. We arrived around 1:30. Overall the food was good. A little annoying because we had to ask for more than 2 items, but not a bad place. We ll try again .“

“One of the best spots in Lawrence. Folks there are friendly, the place has very warm vibes, and the food is incredible. 10/10
If I had any 'complaints', coffee machine was down for awhile, it's called 'cafe' and that implies a few things, have only been back for dinners, not sure if that's been fixed yet! but otherwise seriously it's essential Lawrence dining you gotta check it out.“

“today was the first time eating there, excellent service, the best home fries I have had so far.“

“I tried the cinnamon coffee muffin this morning...fabulous! It was moist & flavorful & paired well with my hot & delicious java. I'll definitely be back soon.“

“Excellent service, good environment, friendly and respectful customer service. Plates are very well portioned and decent prices and food is prepare carefully and with love to the gastronomical industry. SUPER TASTEFULLY SEASONED!!! I definitely will return and recommend it to anyone with a desire of a traditional DOMIRICAN CULTURE.. 🇩🇴♥️🇵🇷“

“Bagel sandwich with egg baco and cheese is my go to sandwich at Bagels and Brew and the coffees are delicious too . Highly recommended.“

“I'm a road cyclist, and at times my rides take me by this terrific store. I'm always greeted warmly. So many tasty options food-wise. Yesterday's iced coffee had icecubes made with iced coffee. Wow! A+! Many nice gift items, too. Pleasant indoor and outdoor seating, too.“

“Came here on a Saturday morning to do some writing and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and breakfast. I ordered a latte and a Turkey Sausage Avocado breakfast burrito. The service was super pleasant across the board, and the location is staffed to help take care of orders, keep things clean, and deliver food to customers.

My burrito was massive and honestly quite tasty, filled with hot ingredients and had me filled up! The latte was good but nothing too special.

Overall this place seems really well managed, very friendly, and offers plenty of seating and space.“

“We had the best lunch catered by La Qchara last Saturday for a group of friends from 4 countries (including Colombia and Venezuela). Everyone loved the food, particularly our friends from Colombia and Venezuela. They said the food was fantastic! Emily was so nice when she delivered the food, and it was right on time. We would definitely order from La Qchara again for such authentic food.“

“This place has the best coffee in town. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Lunch menu is just as good. Cookies, scones and muffins are all delicious. The owners Peter and Siri bend over backwards to please their customers. The register and serving crew Lisa and Isabel are great.“

“Stopped in today around 2 for brunch. Everything was delicious! We had the lemonade and the pineapple mimosas, and a berry smoothie to start. Then two of us had the caramel banana French toast, and one had the Bennies. We will definitely be back!“

“egg sandwich beats take-out McDonald's, burger King, Wendy's. close to True North. I'm biased as it's walking distance for me. Mike trying“

“Come for the coffee, stay for the croissants. If you haven't been here already I humbly recommend you come down and check it out for yourself.“

“The best bagels around and absolutely amazing cappuccino. The only reason for the 4 stars vs 5 on service is because the young girl I constantly get just doesn't seem to want to be there. Don't get me wrong service is fast, orders come out exactly how you ordered them. However, the counter staff taking your order should, at the very least, be pleasant.“

“I go here every morning and the staff has now felt like family to me. Most kindest people and by far the best coffee and bagels around. This location will forever be my favorite.“

“Delicious Stuffed French Toast and very friendly service !“

“Always order from here QUICK, friendly and food amazing and the deals they have can’t beat . Also I had a PASTA sample today and OMG it so bomb I hope they add it to the menu“

“Great place for home cooked food. Always a very friendly and professional atmosphere. Sharon's daughter Stephanie sometimes works the counter and I will say she is just as friendly/professional. Also not bad on the eyes if I do say so myself.“

“Came for the stringy hash and it didn't disappoint! Home fries where we'll seasoned without being over salted. Loved the maple beans and homemade lemonade that wasn't over sugared. Our new favorite place!“

“Kimball’s lunches and pastries are amazing! We have never eaten breakfast there but I assume that is awesome as well. Best of all, besides serving excellent food at fair prices, the staff are friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome.“

“Took my daughter for a ice cream to celebrate her first day of school yesterday...I haven't been 30+ years (😳) Oh the nostalgia!!! What a great space with all the fun candy displays and the ice cream bar was just how I remembered! Can't wait to go back! Thank you!!“

“Annie and Kevin were awesome hosts. we had a huge group and they were kind and patient and welcoming! And on top of the excellent customer service, the coffee and food was amazing!“

“Cafe Nero never disappoints. The food and their cafe stores always deliver amazing coffee, lattes and sandwiches. Love this store location with its huge large viewing windows. Also, it’s so nice to be served by actual baristas that know really how to make a good latte and cappuccino. So much more exquisite than Starbucks and Dunkin Doughnuts. Just make sure to get in early and find a seat because it does get very busy and popular with the locals.“

“Empower Café is more than just a coffee shop—it's a community anchor. Every time I visit, I’m blown away by the welcoming vibe, the attention to detail, and the sense of purpose behind the place. You can tell the owner put real heart into this space—it's not just about great coffee (which is fantastic), it’s about building connections and honoring something bigger.

The food is fresh, the drinks are on point (highly recommend the cold brew and breakfast panini), and the staff genuinely cares. You don’t feel like a customer—you feel like a friend.

If you're anywhere near Reading or just passing through, stop in. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, meeting up with friends, or just need a quiet place to think, Empower delivers. Places like this are rare. Support it—you’ll be glad you did.“

“the atmosphere is cozy and warm. Delicious martini choices. Huge portions for a reasonable price. Would recommend this place to everyone.“

“I was recently visiting the Stoneham areas and tried out Kennedy’s and had a great experience! The atmosphere is wicked welcoming. The young girl, I believe her name was Carissa or Krisa made the best tiramisu iced latte ever! I can’t wait to come back!“

“Delicious eating👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“The BEST breakfast sandwich ANYWHERE!!!!
Had ham and cheese on French toast bagel, AMAZING!!!!
Ice coffee was perfect, and my wife’s hot coffee was hot and delicious.
Been by this place next to Market Basket many many times but first and NOT LAST time we will be stopping in!!!“

“Love this place. The coffee is delicious and I love the different muffins offered. I just recently tried the western egg sandwiches on an everything bagel. We also came in to try the pizzas. Delicious!! Will be back for more!!“

“I love it here so much❤️ The place is relaxing and the food taste good.“

“This may be the cutest bagel shop I've ever been to. While visiting from out of town I had the chance to check out this gem and loved everything about it - from the welcoming atmosphere and entertaining pictures, to the most amazing asiago bagel I have tasted, to the incredible service. My family and I wish we had this bagel shop in CO... it's the best!“

“We love this local cafe! :)“

“70 years old. saw the cafe' and stopped for breakfast. Best I ever had. Corned beef hash and hash browns perfect. Eggs benedict great. Waffles perfect. best service,friendly staff. Great atmosphere. probably never be around here again. tooooo bad“

“best boba tea great customer service“

“Outstanding food and service. Will come back every time we are on Wakefield.“

“Wicked good coffee - Reading and Tewksbury.“

“Shhhh...don't tell too many people about this place lol. This is a hidden GEM. I went in today for one of their bowls and it was delicious. Everything I had was well made, really really good, and most importantly hot. Thinking of doing their meal plans at some point, and wish I lived closer. I will be definitely be back here; appreciate your services and making the food nutritionally healthy and yummy. Well done!“

“Best croissants and berliners in Massachusetts.“

“I go here every morning and the staff has now felt like family to me. Most kindest people and by far the best coffee and bagels around. This location will forever be my favorite.“

“Great food, wonderful service, friendly people. Family owned. We love getting our breakfast from here every morning. Family platter w/yummy, fluffy pancakes, the best scrambled eggs, perfect sausage links and lovely lite white toast. Perfect way to the start of our day. Thank you all so very much.“

“If you want a hometown diner feel, this is the place to go! Went for breakfast here this morning and it was great! The service, food and staff were awesome. I just had surgery on my hand and I mentioned to my cousin how an omelette would be easier to eat then picking up a sandwich. The waitress quickly chimed in and told me the cook will cut it into fours for me! I would recommend this place to anyone! 😊“