50 Best Cafes near Swampscott

“The salads here are exceptional. A great Mac and cheese too. This is a good place to take family and friends. Jennifer our order taker was very friendly. An employee even opened the door for us with a smile as we entered the restaurant. Thank you“

“The most amazing dinner experience we’ve ever had! Theresa made us feel like family and even kept my 7 year old laughing and excited the whole meal. Her food takes you right back to Italy and it’s made with so much love. We traveled from Texas and tried it on a whim - WOW best meal/experience of the whole trip. I am forever grateful for the meal and kindness you gave to me and my family. Please don’t hesitate, just jump in and try her place today!“

“We got the muffuletta sandwich and it was SPECTACULAR! It was a new sandwich for us…the bread was perfectly paired to the style of sandwich and fresh. The meats and cheese were delicious and the olive garnish and herbs enhanced this unique taste experience. We took the sandwich to go but the restaurant was clean and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and fast service.“

“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!“

“I absolutely loved my experience here. my wife and I went this past weekend for the first time for our anniversary and we left having a new favorite place in Boston. The menu is completely vegan and absolutely delicious. We ordered the Chunk steak, the short ribs, the maple boneless wings, a martini and a mocha latte. everything was so good and their house made vegan ranch is the best vegan ranch I've had to date. All of the staff was incredibly warm, welcoming and attentive. The restaurant itself is small but comfortable and enjoyable. Don't let this place pass you by, it's incredible“

“Union Cafe is an absolute must try! Not just for the people in the city of Lynn and surrounding cities, but for the entire north shore and beyond! I have the luxury of living rather close to this establishment, but I would not hesitate to drive for hours to revisit Union Cafe. Upon entering expect to be greeted warmly by either the owner himself or one of his very pleasant employees. Then be prepared to be bombarded with a big colorful menu with so many delicious breakfast, lunch and drink options! You will struggle to decide on what to order, but that’s ok because you can always return again and again until you try everything! I myself have not tried everything but I have loved everything that I have had so far! Union Cafe has it all, cozy, comforting and clean atmosphere, great customer service, and fantastic food and drink! Visit Union Cafe A.S.A.P you will not be disappointed!“

“Why so much plastic?
Even if you stay at "Sorelle" to eat and drink: plastic rulez!
I don't think that's "sustainable".

There ARE porcelain mugs...but you have to SPECIFICALLY request them.

The coffee itself? Fab!
The toasts and the sandwishes: too!!“

“Went there for a corporate holiday gathering. The staff were terrific and it was such a fun, interesting chance to learn, laugh and connect with colleagues. Staff are so attentive, kind and patient. A wonderful place!“

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

“Incredibly busy for breakfast. It was hard to find a seat. Pastries were really good. I had a breakfast croissant and it was good, but ordered the egg over easy and it wasn't runny, and the croissant was over toasted for me on the ends.“

“Had a wonderful time, especially thanks to the tour guide(s) at 4 pm. The main leader, “Sarah,” definitely made the experience worthwhile. There was a giant group of young kids that weren’t paying much attention (as young kids do-not a complaint) yet we were able to learn and enjoy the amazing museum and experiences nonetheless. They were very accommodating, humorous, and well equipped to handle large groups of people while keeping their attention. We liked the experience and would go back.“

“Very smooth and fresh medium roast hot coffee, which comes out right after you order it with a smile! Lots of options for breakfast - from healthy to pastries. Warm and calm atmosphere if you need a quick stop on the way to the office or from the hotel.

Prices are reasonable but slightly higher than other places, as it's downtown.“

“Stopped in and glad I did. Great breakfast choices and amazing coffee. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Went here for some snacks during my visit. Not a huge selection on the baked goods but good enough variety that it didn't bother me. I went here because it was a gluten free option and I need that for my allergies. I had a red velet cupcake, and a sweet heavy cake plus a fruity pebbles rice crispy treat my husband had a cookie but he didn't care for it but I loved everything I had! He did loved my fruity pebbles treat! It looks so clean in here and the service was nice the guy at the register was fast and pleasent! I highly recommend you stop here if you need gluten free treats!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“The egg sandwiches are great, and the tater tots are a guilty pleasure! The coffee is pretty good too. Seating is a little tight.

Dietary restrictions: They checked if I had a gluten allergy based on my order. I don't, but it's reassuring that they are cognizant of this.

Parking: Free on Sundays, otherwise parking on Rantoul is for pay.“

“We bought GH coffee in Boston a couple years ago. Best coffee ever!“

“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!“

“Love it here - the staff are extremely professional and customer service oriented. It’s my go-to place to take friends when they visit from out of town.“

“Great local place for breakfast, cold brew, smoothies, pupsicles, or a light lunch!“

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

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

“This was so good!
I had a great experience at this place! I enjoyed the lamb breakfast and a cappuccino. The variety of choices is impressive, and the breakfast was simply delicious. The cappuccino came with adorable cat latte art, reflecting the staff's extra care and attention to detail. The place is well-designed and well-organized. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Boston.“

“Best place ever Always feel comfortable and safe when I am here“

“Not much more to say that OUTSTANDING!! he food is delicious, abundant, varied, signature to them in tastes and styles, affordable, local, fresh - and served/prepared by an amazing crew!! It's a tiny place, which you would think would discourage many. But not here!! That should tell you something. Not only is there a line out the door for 'to-go' ordering, but people filing in and out who ordered ahead - not to mention those ]like myself] willing to wait - cramped - patiently awaiting a seat to open in order to dine in. Ya, to some it might seem more hassle than the hype. But I say the hassle is because the hype is true!! Anything worth having is worthy a bit of struggle to get it. JAC's is an excellent example of that! Thank you to the entire crew for all you do, your hard work and dedication to quality shines through!“

“Tried several Tatte and this one is special. Food is always perfect and if ever someone has taken my online order, the managers always assist and get is asap. Store is super clean and service is always special. I do like the small talk. Mary, Francesca Gm, Roselyn, Hector always know my order and drinks. Totally worth the daily trip.“

“What can I say other than magical?! We were fortunate enough to host my son’s 11th birthday party in the back room (The kids loved the secret hidden entrance through the bookcase). Tons of great games for all ages and the food was fantastic! Literally everything we had was gourmet quality and up to my foodie 11 year-old’s standards. We will definitely be back if not just for the food!“

“Awesome little cafe! Me and my fiancé stopped in the morning of New Year’s Eve. The food was fantastic and their Eggs Benedict was some of the best I ever had. Clean place with very friendly staff.“

“Delicious food!!
Variety of fresh Chinese sweets. I also got very delicious Portuguese cake. Very good location, clean and super organized, lovely prices. Personal portions and to share, you can even transport them. Ideal to take as souvenirs! They have delivery! Puff pastry almond cookies are my favorites! They have products with green tea.“

“How anyone could give this place a bad review makes no sense to me. You've probably already read from the other reviews that the staff is incredible, but truly -- they are. They are so kind and welcoming to every single person that comes in. Aside from that, the coffee is AMAZING! They have so many different flavors to choose from and you can customize any drink however you like (even if it's not on the menu). Also, the breakfast sandwiches... wow. Get 'The Stallion', just trust me. Prices are completely reasonable. Honestly, no other coffee place I've been to even compares. I'll be a longtime customer!“

“The food is good but don't look at the menu online because it is not what they offer.“

“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 .“

“What a wonderful breakfast! The eggs Benedict were delicious and I had fresh berries along with. Service is impeccable, not intrusive, but friendly and helpful. Highlight of a stay that was pretty awesome already. I'll look forward to coming back!“

“So excited I got to enjoy the Roasted Turkey Sandwich today! Love the T.V. show & cookbooks so this visit was a bucket list item.“

“Fantastic gem! I love the atmosphere. Rachael and her team are so welcoming. The food is amazing and unique. Fun variations that will leave you wanting to come back again and again to sample everything on the menu. They have more coffee varieties than can fit on their menu and every one I have had is fantastic!“

“Best coffee ever! Shop local!“

“The chicken salad is delicious. If you try it, have it on the pumpernickel bread. It is fabulous. Their sandwiches are huge! If you go with someone else you could split and still feel as though you've eaten a whole sandwich. Everything is fresh, the place is always clean and bright.“

“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.“

“great tèas and smoothies the staff are wonderful to their customers“

“The vibes are immaculate. The christmas decor really put me into the christmas spirit (lol), and the music really gave the cafe a chill mood. The interior seating was nice, and the exterior seating has a really beautiful view of the water. Very nice, quaint cafe.“

“I’ve been here a few times and very good breakfast 🍳“

“best venue for meeting or seminar“

“Taro milk tea with black boba!!! Awesome flavor and even better costumer service! My new go to place for boba tea!!“

“Cafe 180 Serves coffee and fresh pastries with a smile. Excellent place to meet a colleague or friend. Highly Recommend!“

“This is Tatte #4 for me on my quest to visit them all and try a kuign Amann at each. Parking was a little rough and this one doesn’t have the abundance of floor to ceiling windows that some of the others do but I loved the industrial vibe and all of the windows into the giant kitchen where you could see all of the pastry being made. A nice display, though not as good as the one at assembly Square, but lots of space and different kinds of seating.“

“good service great food, friendly staff“

“Delicious pastries! I was staying in a hotel nearby and stumbled on this place. The staff was so kind and gave us a few samples to try. I live across the country and keep thinking of this place. Can’t wait to visit again.“

“I walked in last Sunday nice man quickly came to ask what I’d like. I ordered the ham egg and cheese on an onion bagel with an iced coffee & my god was it sooo good ?? i would recommend this place to all- definitely getting ready to go there now ?“

“I just ordered two dozen savory scones cheddar and scallion. delicious !!!!! This is a great brunch scone. and. great to serve at Thanksgiving dinner! thank you Christine“

“I was back in Adams Village today (my old neighborhood) and as I crossed Gallivan Blvd, my 4 year old said “mummy!!!!!!! look at the smiley faced balloons!!!” I pulled over and asked the woman at the register if she would be willing to sell me one of the balloons with my coffee order. She immediately cut one off and gave it to my little boy. It made his day, and the wonderful banana hazelnut coffee made mine. ❤️“