It's a little difficult to find if you're not familiar with the area. You have to first walk through a large cement garage-looking place but there's a giant arrow with lights on it pointing to the entrance. Then you go in an elevator to the 4th floor. Then it's in the middle of the hallway. But once you arrive, it's beautiful! The unusual entry experience adds to the experience. It's set among other quaint shops of lovely things. The atmosphere is lovely with plenty of natural light and lots of space to study or work. It's right near a charter school so clusters of students swing through at certain times creating a buzz. But I never mind that kind of thing. And the coffee was great :) read more

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Amazing food and drinks! Their service is amazing and I came here with a bunch of my friends, they loved it as well.

Nice breakfast spot in Lowell. Decent sandwich, but disappointing cappuccino that was watery and not at all creamy. Friendly staff and funky atmosphere. Good seating area with warehouse-type feel. One of the better cafes in Lowell, but I'm still looking for a place with awesome coffee. read more

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Stumbled across this place after a canceled jury duty in Lowell -- talk about a pleasant surprise. Big, multiple-section space, great atmosphere, coffee + beer, and surrounded by cool indie shops. Service was the only thing that felt a little off, despite it being pretty slow (mid-morning on a weekday). "Reluctantly friendly" was the strange vibe I got. Not bad or anything, just stuff like not really engaging when I asked about the history of the place (it seems to be an anchor tenant of a revamped historic cotton mill). I'd still go back though, the space itself is pretty cool. read more

Coffee & Cotton is worthwhile. The hours are good, the food works. It's comfortable. The service is well ... ... ... A good barista takes that extra 3 seconds to make the coffee experience special. When this minuscule amount of time for a shared moment of happiness over the coffee doesn't happen you might a well just go to Dunkins. The service at Coffee & Cotton is variable. Never really bad but it is missing an identity. Somedays is it coffee cafe heaven. Mellow alternative / Jazz, we'd like you to stay a bit & enjoy your coffee moment in a comfy chair before the fire place. Other days it is Starbucks or Dunkins. Efficient, prompt, expedited. No fire because we can't be bothered for just one customer, Frank Sinatra anxsty, drink your coffee & get your B out of here. I wish they would decide. Because on the bad music mornings I sit in the uncomfortable hallway porch furniture hiding from Frank. On the welcoming mornings I sit by the fire. Go there. Either way you will find a way to like it. This was 4-Star but when you wait 2 minutes for the staff to wash the counter and they just ignore you ... ... ... .., read more

Coffee & Cotton - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I am really disappointed in the management. We were here for about 3 hours from 11:00 onward. I brought one of my employees here for coffee and a snack thinking this would be a good place to just park our butts, get some work done, and focus. To put things into perspective, we had a scone, bagel, a breakfast sandwich, coffee, cappuccino, and four drinks (cider, juice, lemonade, water). All told it was about $35. At about 1:30 we got hungry and I went down the street to get takeout. I came back and went to sit down with my meal and order some drinks. That is when the manager started complaining about outside food. They said they are a restaurant and they don't allow outside food. First, Coffee and Cotton is NOT A RESTAURANT! It isn't even close. It is a coffee shop. We didn't bring outside drinks in. We brought in Chinese takeout and we were prepared to buy more drinks which we actually did. Second, we wanted to spend all day at Coffee and Cotton. In return, we would have easily spent more money than we did. We also tip well. Third, we had just spend $35+ in your establishment. You really want to argue with us. Wouldn't you rather provide a restaurant menu? The only thing resembling a restaurant menu item is the grilled cheeses which are not that great. Fourth, I actually threw out your cappuccino. I dumped it into the trash because it tasted awful. I wanted to talk to someone about it, but no one was at the counter to address the issue. All you really care about is providing bad coffee and collecting as much money as possible from your patrons. Customer service is non existent. read more

It's been a minute since I've stopped by Coffee & Cotton and Mill No. 5 in general, but it's a wonderful coffee shop. Lots of varied places to sit, and a great place to get some work done or catch up with a friend. The coffee is of good quality as well, and there are a variety of things to snack on. Plus, you can also stroll among the many other local shops in Mill No. 5 afterwards. The only slight drawback is the parking situation -- lots of metered spots, but if you're willing to walk a bit, you may be able to find street parking somewhat close by. read more

I'd love to love this place, but the service is almost always horrendous. Surly at best. Bored and annoyed to take your order usually. If you want to be waited on by uninterested hipsters that seem put out by any order. This is your place. If you want to responses such as "yep" to you saying "Thank You". This is your place. Good product. Crap execution. read more

My favorite coffee place so far! I love the space and seating very simple and very comfortable. Great coffee options and tastes great! Love all of their food I tried the shakshoka, Salmon bagel and the Nutella sandwich. read more

Excellent stop for a sandwich before catching a movie at the Luna Theater. This is a charming and welcoming space in Lowell's Mill No. 5. I had a perfectly yummy grilled cheese. Loved everything about Coffee and Cotton: the aforementioned space is inviting, the staff is pleasant and helpful, they've got craft beer on tap (and wine), prices are reasonable, there's plenty of parking nearby. This is a solid choice for a bite, a cup of something, a place to meet friends. Just a first-rate establishment. Will definitely return. read more

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Very good coffee, sandwich and dessert bar with plenty of seating in three different interconnected rooms. They make their own desserts in house; the Coconut Apricot Shortbread bar I ordered was exceptional. There is free wifi with plenty of room to spread out if you are inclined to do so. There is no table service, orders are placed at the coffee bar; your number is called when your order is ready. All in all this is a great venue for a cup of your favorite kind of coffee, lunch or for quick dessert snack. read more

Great coffee, super cool atmosphere, and a lot of plug ins for computers. My only complaint would be that some of the pre-made food isn't labeled with a price which is sort of annoying. They have board games for kids to play and highchairs! They make there own syrups and have gluten free and vegetarian food options... even a raw cheesecake. I'm always amazed at how good the service is too, for a coffee shop it's always hit or miss, but every time I'm in there the staff is very friendly. read more

Great food and a fun ambiance. We've been coming here for a few years now. We are hoping they are able to return to their full hours soon. We hosted our wedding brunch here a couple years back and were very satisfied. Now, we go back each year for our anniversary! read more

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It's a cool a coffee shop. I had the iced matcha green latte and it was good . Also had the breakfast sandwich was pretty good too . It did take me a while to find this place because its the building on the 4th floor . I wish it has better direction to get there . read more

Always great beverages and friendly service. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Can't wait till they fully reopen again!

Why wasn't this place open when I was in high school?! Coffee and cotton serves tea, coffee, kombucha, grilled sandwiches, and baked goods. It has a funky atmosphere with eclectic music for live bands and awesome game nights. This is located in mill no. 5 so when you get to the building, you can park in the nearby garage or on Jackson street and pay the meter (if necessary). Go down the alleyway where the 5 is and go in the elevator and take it to the 4th floor. This place is filled with cool shops, a cheese store, and a movie theater. On weekends, there's a farmers market so get your beverage and enjoy the mill! read more

Coffee and sandwich shop in Mill #5. Very good coffee and food, also they recently added beer. I would have given this place 5 stars however when then added the beer they took away a lot of the charm. The added a large counter with the six taps, removed a narrow doorway and blew everything open. Prior to this the shop had an amazing feel with a few small rooms. Still VERY much worth the trip however. Note: You need to take the elevator to the forth floor to experience all the shops and theater. read more

What once stood a drab and uninspiring "coffee shop" (I hesitate to even call it that in its previous iteration) lays claim to a hip, happening local hang out, satisfying those seeking breakfast, conversation, lunch, libations, treats, and entertainment. Now slinging beer & wine, mastering several great lunch options (soups, sandwiches, bowls), partnered with a little cosmetic face lift, Coffee and Cotton is hitting their stride right in hipster county, in the heart of one of the coolest buildings in Lowell. Coffees and teas have upgraded over the years and remain an ever-present option, while grilled cheese, baked goods and power bowls offer a more niche dine-in option, while taking in a book, board game, or even open mic talent. All in all, I love their direction and frequent for the variety of round the clock options, even worth the rickety/death defying 4 floor elevator ride up. Keep up the good work! read more

Beautiful cafe, with a lovely ambience and very spacious. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. Had a matcha latte and grilled cheese with spareribs- both were delicious! Wish I lived closer - will definitely be back again! read more

I've been coming here for so long and everything has always been beyond my expectations even tho it's a little pricey (it was always with it) until these past few months. It started when they got rid of a bunch of things on their menu that they had has for so long and were extremely popular like the Nutella toast or their salads. I had always left their feeling satisfied and happy. Today was the worst of the days and I dont know if I will be coming here for a while. I always get the crème brulle latte and they told me they were out of it, that was fine so I what kombucha they had on tap and then they proceeded to tell me the tap machine was down. I ended up just ordering a grilled cheese and tomato soup (the grilled cheese is ok they changed the bread so it used to be so much better). Upon receiving my grilled cheese they told me that they actually didn't have tomato soup so I had to sit there and eat my sad little grilled cheese and nothing else. Very disappointed as this was a favorite spot for my friends and myself. The staff was great as always but they must have switched management or something but it really used to be such a great place in Lowell. read more

This place is amazing. Located in an old Mill building, has AMAZING coffee. But its so much more!.. step back in history while you enjoy your latte. Stroll through the shops that make you feel like you've been transported to the Old New England. read more

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Coffee & Cotton is the ultimate great work place in Lowell. You want to grade some papers, write some deep screed, analyze some data, have a meeting, or do whatever it is you do at a coffee shop? You can do it here in this cool little place on the 4th floor of a mill. Their coffee is both good and unique, their food is really good (I primarily get the spicy BLT, but they do have monthly grilled cheese options!), and their beer selection is pretty good too. In addition, service is really good. In general, this is the place to be to do all the work you want to do (or if you don't want to do work, to not do work too). read more

Ok espresso. Cute space. WiFi password should be easier to find. I liked how many tables there were.

Love love love. Warm inviting and friendly place is the heart of mill 5!!! Love being just a few minutes from this place. Definitely a place if you're into local greatness!! read more

Hey were's the sixth star cause this place really rocks it. The new renovations are Awesome (yes the capital A is intended) .. plenty of room to relax and work. Great coffee and food. Located in one of my favorite hideouts (Mill 5). If you haven't been down to check out this location, please do so soon. Really worth the trip. read more

Coffee and cotton is an awesome place. It looks like a cafe you would find in the Old Port of Portland. It is the perfect place to bring a book and sit for a while. read more

Do you love adventure? Do you love the awesome history of our New Englandiness? Do you love delectable coffee? Welp......come on down to CoCo! Stopped in this weekend and fell deep deep deep in love with this cozy nook of goodness. 1 - Located on the 4th floor of a gorgeously reborn mill building. Walking the halls felt like strolling down a covered boardwalk of beautiful storefronts (apothecaries, photographers, curators of the strange and wonderful). 2 - The initial coffee consumption area is lined with ye olde mill wood, collections of sewing table tops and kitchen chairs, two-person cubbies with cushioned seating, with warm Edison-bulb light glowing from above and massive mill windows looking out over the rooftops. Mmmm......delightful. Pass through a small corridor and wammo - you're in a large living area with a looonnngggg communal table, two small seating nooks, and two large sofas in front of a double-faced fireplace (talk about luxury). On the other side of that fireplace: a room lined with windows overlooking historical mills and filled with loads of seating options. On the day of my visit we had the room all to ourselves and felt like we were on some epic Downton Abbey set. I'll definitely be coming back to work from these splendid rooms. 3 - Food items are limited but delicious and reasonably priced {bagels, fresh breads, seasonal spreads, muffins, scones, cookies, and shortbread - you know....somethin' sweet to nibble on}. Beverages items include classics (cappuccino, cafe latte, etc) as well as seasonal lattes, local teas (White Heron!), and yummy yummy cocoa. Only note: this isn't really an in-and-out coffee kinda place. Both of my visits (coffee and cocoa to-go-go) took about 30min for parking/elevator/order/receipt of goods. Staff was exceptionally lovely company, though, which helps to make the passage of time a bit easier. read more

Delicious salmon bagel, good amount of fish on it I definitely think the price is justified (~10$). Coffee was good too but there's always a little bit of a line. Went in there when it wasn't that busy at all and they said the salmon bagel was going to take 20 mins so I left empty handed and hungry. Would definitely return though. I wish it was more easily accessible bc I'd love to just run over to get the sandwich but it would be a whole ordeal. Friendly staff. read more

I love this coffee shop! I get my hair done in Dracut, and I make sure on my way home I stop by here for a tasty drink! I'm no longer an avid coffee drinker, but I definitely indulge in a latte from here. It's so good! If I lived in this area, I would definitely be a regular and become a coffee drinker again. This place hands down makes the best lattes with dairy alternative milk and I love it for that! Don't believe me? Just try their hot chocolate with almond milk and say it out loud you aren't impressed. Just try to say it! You won't, because although you know you've been brainwashed to believe the fatty goodness of dairy milk in hot chocolate is the only hot chocolate, their almond milk hot chocolate is amazing! They really have perfected and love their craft for what they do. It shows in their beverages. To top it off, their food menu is great. I've had sandwiches and a savory baked items and the are all tasty and delicious! read more

Good variety of drinks and snacks in the ever eclectic old mill no 5. Expect long lines during mornings on the weekends. Generally recommended as a good place to sit and talk with friends over coffee. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this find. Coffee and cotton is a lovely place with great coffee. Great place to meet new people. Fun little corners to sit in welcoming atmosphere and in an old mill that has lots of little shops and on Sunday even a farmers market! Give it a try! Don't be put off by the entrance. You have to walk in an alley and get an elevator to the fourth floor. Once you get off the elevator you'll see why it's worth the trip. read more

The food is delicious but I don't enjoy the coffee or service. I was in here the other afternoon for an iced coffee. There were employees behind the counter and no one in line aside for me. no one bothered to take my order until I said something and even though I only ordered an iced coffee I need to wait a long time. It didn't seem like they were busy so I'm not sure why there were delays. People rave about their iced and hot coffee so I try to give them another chance when I'm in the mill but always regret it. read more

Located on the 4th floor at Mill No. 5, Coffee and Cotton is straight up darling. Warm rustic wood everywhere, exposed Edison bulbs and in an old renovated mill no less? Ok we get it, you're adorable. It has all that coupled with an exceedingly friendly staff, a nice variety of drink and baked good options, cozy welcoming seating, and the perfect balance of quiet and white noise. This feels like an ideal place to post up with a good book, get some work done or linger over coffee with friends. Aqua Vitea Kombucha on tap, coffee from Barismo (a local roaster in Somerville), Spindrift sodas. This place is all about the local love. One (of the many) reasons to love Mill No. 5 and this unexpected pocket of cool things going on in Lowell. read more

This hipster place was mediocre at best in my opinion. It was located in the old mills which are NOT easy to find and parking is not easy either. Navigating a baby carriage through there in order to even find the elevator was tricky. I arrived on the 4th floor (finally) to a dark hallway lined wth really neat looking boutiques. The problem was; everyone of them was closed. On a Friday afternoon. What gives? And why the dark wood? Anyway I arrived and ordered a maple latte and a bacon/egg sandwich. I saw they specified it's scrambled which is fine.. Then it arrived and it was a loaf of square "scrambled" egg that tasted like rubber. The cheese was okay and the bacon tasty so I removed the egg and had a bacon/cheese sandwich instead. The maple latte was essentially flavorless. And gross. Next to me were a few folks on laptops which is nice to see in a cafe. And a group of teens/20 somethings talking about college. Definitely hipster. And not so good at it. Hipster is FINE if you do it right and it tasted good. More effort on the food and drink and less on trying to look cool by placing your cafe in an old mill. read more

this cafe, and Mill 5 in general might be the best things in Lowell (along with cambodian food). the only downside is that it was hard to find from the street. Inside, the old woodwork, leather chairs, books, and mill woodwork were a great setting for great coffee and pastry (i had the blueberry turnover). After a day of being disappointed by the merrimack valley, I found this place on yelp and it saved the whole trip. read more

It was wonderful to find a non-chain cafe that's actually open late! It was the perfect location to meet some clients a few weeks back and I was pleasantly surprised, so much so that I'd drive there 25 minutes again just to go to the cafe and spend time there. I love the mill location, decor, and vibe, it's a place that feels welcoming and you're not rushed out. We were there for a good two hours and had a little nook all to ourselves, spacious common space and a few more private seating areas throughout. Service was wonderful and staff very friendly. Since it was my first time there, I had to ask around for Mill No.5 and then walk through alleyway and up an elevator, it would have been a shady place to walk through if it wasn't well lit! It looks like the Mill is a work in progress but so far the remodeling has made really great use of otherwise wasted space right in town. I hope more shops, cafes, and restaurants pop up there! My tea was superb, but I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't say anything about that. I really liked their selection of local goodies from local farms and artisan food creators! Definitely coming back and a nice addition to my list of "great non-chain cafe to meet a client" and to support a local business! read more

Hunting cabin/woodshop decor housing durn fine pastries, and kombucha on draft. Bummer the latter's Turmeric Surprise was surprisingly... dull. Please understand, I'm not a coffee drinker, and those who are will find a great deal of care going in to the hand-crafted Barismo-backed beverages poured over/cold brewed/French pressed here. I am, however, a baked goods eater, and the chocolate chip, fig, and hazelnut wonder played more like a super dense ultra-cookie than your Mama's made-with-love Toll House. Tried telling myself to only eat half, but lo, it was lunch. Boom, incredible. Perhaps my 'buch expectations were a bit high, as the promise turmeric stirs fond allusions to my homemade Fire Cider. And no, I'm not expecting that potent punch, but this fermented offering felt a bit lifeless on the tongue. Did I hit the top of an new kombucha keg, where all the tasty sediment settle the to the delicious dregs? Maybe. All I know is this batch tasted like room temp water hit with a SodaStream, a clean nickel and, well, nothing else. Please tell me I'm wrong on this! Doesn't matter. I'll be back for that delectable looking apple hand pie, and a chai or an iced tea or an actual fizzy water. Point is, I'm coming back - Co&Co is a winner. (Free wifi. Super friendly staff, too!) read more

If I didn't know any better I would truly believe all of this place business solely comes from the sales of the smoke salmon bagel but I've also had their expresos and lately their charcoal expresos too EVERYTHING IS AMAZING BUT AGAIN THAT SMOKE SALMON BAGEL IS BOMB! read more

What an awesome, unexpected surprise. I got out of jury duty at the superior court down the road and started looking for a place to grab some lunch. Yelp pointed me here for coffee. It's on the 4th floor of this old, repurposed wooden textile mill, full of creaky boards and the smell of oiled wood. It's big and quiet and very cool, definitely not what I was expecting when I grabbed the address out of my phone. I got a latte and a tuna melt on sourdough, which came out to like 9.50. Kinda pricey, but that's generally what I expect when I get a sandwich from a coffee place. Latte was excellent - smooth and pleasant and well-balanced. Tuna sandwich was good, but nothing spectacular (I really liked the added cucumbers). I read my book, enjoyed my coffee, and ate my lunch, thoroughly enjoying the location. Would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

Absolutely in love with this place!! Finally a coffee shop that's not a Starbucks that's actually open past 7 (they stay open until 10 most nights, including Sunday's!). The coffee is great quality and the goodies are minimal, but divine. As someone who frequents coffee shops to get work done, I especially dig that they have numerous outlets and comfy (but not too comfy!) seating and spacious tables. The staff is lovely and professional. Set to get their liquor license around January, I will for sure come here when in need of substituting caffeine for a beer or wine. read more

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