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    Changing Tides Cafe

    4.5 (81 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Oreo, strawberry chocolate, lemon filled, cinnamon roll
    Victoria C.

    A nice neighborhood cafe in Newburyport with friendly workers. I came midmorning during the week and got a few donuts including oreo, strawberry chocolate, lemon filled, and a cinnamon roll. The donuts were really good, soft, pillowy, and good flavors. The lemon filling wasn't too tart, but was still lemony. Tons of oreo toppings made it a great ratio for donut to frosting/topping. On the other hand, the cinnamon roll still had that soft brioche, but was lacking a lot of cinnamon sugar to it. It's like the middle had everything and the sides poofed up with nothing. Overall, a great place to visit and I'd recommend checking this place out.

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    Gary G.

    Small shop with friendly curbside ordering and pickup during Covid times. Donuts were good though short of elite. Coffee was very good. Service was excellent. Honey Dipped: Glistening exterior, slightly stiff interior. Chocolate honey dipped: Similar to the honey dipped, but with more give and subtle chocolatey flavor. Coconut: The one I least wanted to order was the one that was the brightest star that morning. Two kinds of coconut, densely pa led on the surface, and a soft, fresh interior with ginger notes. A win. Lemon Filled: Another fresh one, with a thick filling more tart than sweet.

    Choc frosted, strawberry frosted, glazed, cinnamon roll, rasp filled, choc cake Oreo, blueberry cake, choc cake sprinkles ($18.18, Dec 2019)
    Logan D.

    3.5/5 Pros: -Lots of donut flavors! -Can order ahead online, which is awesome! -Fluffy yeast donuts and pretty good cake donuts (not overly dry) -Great atmosphere -Nice staff Cons: -Donut menu not posted on the website -Street parking -Eco-friendly products Short line around 10:45AM on a Monday -- $18.18 for 8 donuts Ranked: Blueberry cake Glazed blueberry cake donut. Slightly sweet and not overly dry. Cinnamon roll Yeast donut with rings of cinnamon. Good cinnamon flavor. Would be even better warm. Strawberry frosted Yeast donut with strawberry icing and sprinkles. I liked the strawberry flavor. Fluffy dough. Chocolate cake with Oreo Chocolate cake donut with chocolate icing and Oreo crumbles. Fresh Oreos and rich chocolate icing. Not too dry. Chocolate cake with sprinkles Chocolate cake donut with chocolate icing and chocolate sprinkles. Plain glazed Plain glazed yeast donut. Chocolate frosted Yeast donut with chocolate icing and sprinkles. The chocolate was a bit off. Raspberry jam Yeast donut filled with raspberry and topped with granulated sugar.

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    6 months ago

    Nice little coffee shop. They have a nice pastry selection and drink selection. Would recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Breakfast sandwich and iced latte were great! Also had an Asiago bagel with cc, a muffin and the lemon pound cake. All were delicious!

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    10 months ago

    Service was great! Food was great! Cafe is super cute! Overall 10/10 experience! Also has great gluten free options for those with celiac!

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    2 years ago

    They have really amazing iced mochas that basically taste like chocolate milk and really good Asiago bagels as well!

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    1 year ago

    The breakfast egg and cheese sandwich is quite delightful. The options are all very tasty and well worth it.

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    kindest staff and excellent coffee. best coffee in town. love there raspberry scones!

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    2 years ago

    Great coffee, awesome donuts and scones!!!! Highly recommend . Very nice staff. Donut Friday is the best!

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    2 years ago

    Great place for breakfast sandwich or healthy bowl and great coffee and scones! Cheese bread in your egg sandwich and extra treat!

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    4 years ago

    Slow and overpriced. Takes 10 mins to get a large iced tea which after the lowest suggest tip is $5.50

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    4 years ago

    Best coffee in town. Breakfast sandwiches are phenomenal. Donuts are a huge hit with the kiddos.

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