Many cafes give you a cozy feeling as soon as you walk through the door. Nibbāna Café also gives you that feeling through a different cultural lens than a traditional cafe. Located in the center of the Western Avenue Studios, an area with many local art businesses in Lowell, Nibbāna Café welcomes...

At KJ’s Caffe, the first thing that greets you is the lively chatter from customers. When you walk further into the cafe you are met with a seemingly classic diner with an industrial accent, but do not be fooled. Even with its vintage decorations it can still be seen as a place for both the old and...

When the temperature starts to drop below the thirties, we can't go outside like we normally would, but we also can't just stay inside for three months out of the year. Places like cafes are easy ways to seek sanctuary from the cold weather, as well as being fun to hang out at, grab a snack, and stay...

As exhaled breath becomes visible and snow begins to fall onto the once vibrantly green grass, the craving for comfort and warmth becomes stronger and stronger. On the coldest of days, nothing sounds better than a place that greets you with open arms and a big cup of hot chocolate. Thankfully, there...

Located just 14 minutes away from the heart of Westford, the chocolate artisan shop Two Friends Chocolates in Boxborough is the go-to place for a nice, warm cup of hot chocolate at a reasonable price. On the last Monday in December, my family and I went to try out the cafe for the first time. We...

Many dining locations are limited with their vegan and allergy-based options, but Dragonfly Cafe is not one of those places. Located right off the Lowell turnpike, the Dragonfly Cafe welcomes you with earthy decor and the smell of coffee. Dragonfly Cafe's philosophy is that food is meant to rejuvenate...

Pizza, pasta, and many other popular foods in the culinary world are wheat-based. For the 2 million diagnosed with celiac, a gluten intolerance disease, and the 25% of the population in the US that is gluten-free, finding quality food can be a serious challenge.  Kathryn Ernst, owner of Twist Bakery...

The Classic Kitchen Café at Westford's Cornerstone Square is an underappreciated, yet exceptional place to eat for a quick sit-down breakfast. A sentimental feeling is brought to the Café considering the childhood-like experience offered by the small and homey environment. Coming into the café with...

At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, the substitute program at WA suffered a great decrease in size. Due to the school’s recent budget cuts, only a handful of substitute teachers remain. Instead of going to their class with a sub, students go down to the cafe and complete the assignments...

Located on Acton’s Great Road, Blackbird Cafe is the newest addition to the Acton Woods Plaza. The rustic cafe, which opened its second location in Acton this summer, is the ideal place for breakfast, lunch or brunch. The cafe was beautifully decorated inside, with the walls painted warm, earthy...

Main Streets Market and Cafe is the hidden gem located in the heart of Concord. The town’s historic aura only adds to the charm of the streetside cafe. A regular for the locals, the eatery is known for its farm-to-table approach, from its family farm located nearby in Concord. The cafe opens daily...

Haute Coffee, the perfect spot for a morning cup or an afternoon study session, is a hidden gem in Concord Center. With its charming decor and a range of breakfast and lunch foods, this shop offers far more than just coffee.   Haute Coffee embraces the rustic appeal of downtown Concord. With brick...