Dragonfly Cafe is a true gem in Lowell. They've mastered coffees both in simple and speciality forms. They also offer rotating seasonal menus, I highly recommend the carrot cake latte and date cardamom lattes. I have had salads, grain bowls, sandwiches and açaí bowls... and depending on what you're craving, they hit the spot. Some of my favorites include: sunrise breakfast wrap, uplifted bowl, awakened bowl, the dragonfly smoothie bowl. Also the owners and staff are all so friendly and make the environment welcoming and positive!! read more

Dragonfly cafe - Uplifted and Awakened bowls, northern attitude coffee (iced and hot) - Cafes Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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The food and the service was great! Lovely atmosphere too. I got the "cosmic love" for my drink it was beautiful! The "motivated" breakfast sandwich is very good : ) read more

Dragonfly cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The food selection alone is incredible! The barista was lovely and helped me decide between a few items I wanted- and then delivered my food to me at my cozy little corner. Matcha was delicious - food was superb! I'm envisioning hosting an event there sometime soon! Such a dreamy place! The only photo I got was of my matcha - the food was too delicious to photograph before I tasted haha read more

Dragonfly cafe - Strawberry Iced Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

CELIAC SAFE! Finally, a place in Lowell with a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The food is actually delicious, the drinks are carefully curated and they have a rotating menu for drinks per season (they like to do drinks named after songs). Their drinks are like Starbucks but better. Don't even get me started on From Eden. There's nothing like lavender in coffee. The staff is well informed on allergies, very friendly, and so kind. And you can't beat the ambiance. A lovely place to sit outside or indoors at the beautiful handmade tables, with comfy chairs that let you sink in to get down with a good book, some work on your laptop, or even a date! And you can't mess with trivia nights! Honestly they are not easy, but you really get into it! We go every Thursday. The other events are fun, too. They collab with places all around Lowell so you know they are a hometown staple. My go-to cafe! read more

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This place is definitely a hidden gem! Being totally honest, the location has some weird vibes, being in an unmarked brick building. Also, the interior design feels strangely sophisticated, but still a nice atmosphere making the spot a fun place to eat and work nonetheless. As for the service, despite it being peak lunch time, it was fast, extremely helpful and friendly, and very caring. As soon as my order was taken, I know my food would be made with great precision. And I can say with absolutely certainty that it was!! I ordered their versatile BYO bowl with kale, quinoa, chicken, sweet potato, chickpeas, avocado, goat cheese, and tahini garlic dressing. Take notes if you need ideas for what to order because it was absolutely incredible!! I worry sometimes that the flavors won't work together well when creating my own dish as a result of ingredients conceptualized individually of one another, but dragonfly's ingredients are made so freshly and are so packed with flavor that this was not a problem at all! Also, their extensive menu from the BYO option to their premade bowls, salads, toasts, smoothies, breakfasts, and drinks ensures that there will be something for everyone no matter your dietary preferences or cravings!! I highly recommend giving this spot a try (just be prepared for a pricey bill). Other than that and the odd vibes, I would say this place is great for meeting with friends, having professional gatherings, or relaxing and getting work done on your own! read more

Dragonfly cafe - Strawberry Blush Matcha, BYO Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The staff were so nice and helpful as this was my first visit. The breakfast sandwich was so delicious. Highly recommend going there. I will definitely visit the next time I'm in the area. read more

If you're looking to get full, this is not the place. I've tried this place 2 times and both times I was disappointed. The cafe is very cute and spacious, love the interior design. I feel like it'd be a great place to study since they have long, rectangular tables similar to how they have in study spots on campus. For the food, I got the açaí bowls last time and they tasted like nothing. It started to melt very quickly and became just liquid. The Dragonfly came with shredded coconut which I asked to get taken off but it didn't but they were nice about substitutes. The add-ons are not worth it, I paid for the peanut butter and barely got any on it. The presentation is very nice though the color makes it look very pretty. For nearly $15 the size and taste did not live up to anything. This time we got the sandwiches and they were not enough to get us half way full. Maybe it was my bad to think so cause it did say it was on toast but I thought since it was a sandwich they would try to fill it a bit more. They were just small and although there was sauce, there wasn't much flavor to it. The BLT was fine, couldn't taste the sauce but I could see it dripping out. The Motivated was full of sauce but I could mostly just taste the cheese and was only given 1 piece of bacon. It was almost snack to me, it wasn't stuffed at all and was finished quickly. The staff here were very nice but they did leave during the middle of the transaction so we were kind of just waiting there. But they do bring you your food and are sweet. read more

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I've been trying to find some good matcha sunce moving to Lowell and finally tried this place. They also have a few other drinks I want to try. I got the Green Light iced, the matcha flavor isn't very strong. It's better than what I got at another place, but I will still keep looking. My boyfriend got a Hot To Go. I'm not a fan of the cinammon flavor. Experience here was fine, we ordered to go. I just wonder if I was given the wrong size, but my social anxiety stopped me from asking I ordered a large and my boyfriend ordered a medium but my drink turned out smaller than his? read more

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I really wanted to love this place but was pretty disappointed in the quality of the food and coffee, especially with the price point they have. It was hard to find the place because it's in an apartment complex and there's little to no signage. Everyone was super sweet, so customer service wasn't an issue at all. They only do single espresso shots in all their M coffee drink choices for some reason, while most places do at least 2. Adding another shot was a whopping $3! On top of the alternative milk and flavoring charges. When I went to pay, she said $30 something and I gasped. I ended up removing the coffee choice and just doing the bowl for $18. The cashier confirmed the order with one of the other staff, so I stood and waited. I was waiting for 5-7 minutes and then saw they were only just starting to make my order. I asked how much longer it would be and their reply was they were short staffed. There was 3 of them there, and I was literally the only customer. I didn't want to be impatient so I waited another 7 minutes until I received my bowl. It looked so good, but it wasn't. The rice was gross. It was really overcooked and wicked mushy, and had a bit too much flavoring to it and it just overpowered everything, leaving an unsavory aftertaste. I ended up asking for a refund and going somewhere else. Great spot if you're gluten free as their whole facility is GF, which most places can't make happen. Love that for them and hope this place work for others read more

The interior designers should be commended. Coupled with the food, the interior design is misleading. The person who bakes the vegan baked goods should try *tasting* their own scones and muffins. Literally, they tasted like cardboard. The coffee was B- grade. Not bad for Lowell. read more

Contrary to what I thought, the interior is huge! It gives off modern coffee shop ambiance with a little bit of hippie, organic. I love the booth seats. The servers and cashiers are very friendly and welcoming. If you dine in, they bring your drinks and food to you! My husband made his own bowl with basmati rice, kale, I think beef carnitas, and a whole bunch of other stuff. I ordered the motivated sandwich which was essentially an egg, bacon, cheese, sandwich with micro greens. My sandwich was basic, and small, not worth the $10 I'd say. However my husband's bowl was full of flavor! The carnitas kinda tasted like Vietnamese Thit Kho so that was nice. He raved about the flavor in The sweet potatoes and how he's coming here from now on. I got the Lagoon lemonade while he got the Dragonfly lemonade, which the cashier mentioned is made with house made elderberry syrup. My lemonade tasted so familiar but I couldn't put my mind to it. It tasted like a blue raspberry lemonade but very light and not too sour which is great for when I want something refreshing and fruity. The dragonfly lemonade was also a toned down lemonade with a slightly sweet taste which is good as well. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try some more drinks. P.S. they also serve liquor here so if you want brunch ;) read more

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This restaurant was very good. REALLY heathy food and quality service. It was my first time here about 4 weeks ago and will go back. It is important to be sure people can get meals that are antibiotic, no hormones and properly raised as well as prepared. read more

Lovely spacious, comfortable, clean, modern restaurant. We had avocado toast, coffee and an Acai bowl. Everything was fresh and yummy. One huge recommendation is to offer tofu as a protein option. The menu states they can veganize everything but you don't offer a substitute for the chicken or meat. Please just lightly fry up some tofu slabs and take my money for true vegan options. read more

If you like blueberry & lemonade, get the heatstroke. Almost taste like grape koolaid but with fresh blueberry mix.

Got a bowl for takeout and it was pretty solid with good flavors and portion. Good first impression and I would try this place again. read more

Dragonfly cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I come here pretty much every weekend, as it is the perfect go-to when we want to eat out when we are focused on eating clean! Basically the only place we fully trust always has good ingredients. Their beef carnitas are AMAZING and I add them to every bowl I create here. We also love coming here for trivia for a fun date night :) There's nothing I don't love about this place. read more

A very light, airy coffee shop that also has food. Very good drinks - I haven't tried any of their food yet. It's a nice atmosphere to hang out or work in. read more

This place is absolutely wonderful! The staff is so kind and answered all the questions I had! I loved my hazelnut latte! It has the most gorgeous layout, the atmosphere is so calm and inviting! 10/10 I will definitely be back read more

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The best place on ! Beautiful staff! Interior design is spot on! Food is amazing and simple!

Favorite chill spot for a high protein meal. Made fresh and with love! The cafe is beautiful, bright and spacious. Wonderful service with kind employees. Hidden gem right off route 3 in lowell. read more

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This place is amazing, I've never had a bad meal here. Fresh, great ingredients, friendly atmosphere. read more

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The food were really good. I created my own bowl, it was quite pricey for such little amount. I also got the "revitalized" salad and will probably order that one again. I really like the chill pill juicery. The butterfly pea flower iced tea was okay. I didn't read that it changes color and thought I was tripping. Lol. Bottom line.. Healthy and delicious! read more

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While in town for a softball tournament, we hit Yelp looking for some smoothies and a healthier, lighter, fast lunch option. My GPS directed me here no problem but then figuring out parking was kind of tricky. I turned down the road which Dragonfly is on the corner of and found myself at a bus terminal with all kinds of no parking signs. I did a loop and returned to the lot of the building and chanced parking there even though it seemed like the lot was reserved for the medical facility that was located there (signage posted). The inside of the cafe is clean and bright, very inviting. You order at the counter and then are given a number tent to set at whatever table you'd like to sit at, with your food delivered shortly after. Everything here is dairy free and gluten free so it's perfect if anybody has dietary restrictions. All the food is super fresh but the pricing does add up quickly. I know it happens, but I did find a curly hair in my smoothly and I asked for my burrito to be black-bean free, which it was not. For a lunch that was fairly pricey, it was a little disappointing to not be satisfied with half our order. I'm going to assume this isn't the norm, but worth mentioning in an honest review. read more

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I'd been here twice total and won't be back. In two different times my orders were incorrect in terms of something being missing. The first time I asked for oat milk was charged for oat milk then was handed my drink without oat milk... The second time the itty bitty sandwich I paid for was literally almost $15 just for them to not even put bacon on my sandwich that COMES with bacon... I didn't realize both times until afterwards bc I'm usually in a rush to get lunch before my commuter bus comes but the prices are definitely not worth it. The inside scenery is pleasant though! read more

The food was fantastic, beautiful, and easily customizable. Visiting Lowell and have been struggling to find a place like this with such clean options- and the owner was awesome! Happened to stop by during their Wednesday night trivia that began at 7PM and the host was fun. Loved the atmosphere and I appreciate that they are a celiac kitchen! read more

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Large, light and airy (think windows, wicker & large potted plants in an old factory building). However, there was no greeter; we sat at the counter and were ignored. Finally figured out we had to order around the corner at the register. The associate (they were all young) answered the phone while we were ordering. Very rude. We sat at a table and waited for our drinks (first) and sandwiches (a somewhat lengthy second) to be delivered. Gluten-free sandwiches were a disappointment--$10 & $11 for a BLT and a cheese & egg served on small sandwich-sized bread. Large drinks (the size of a Dunkin' medium) were $5 @. Neither of us will ever return. (P.S. Parking is horrendous. We nabbed a spot in the adjacent small lot but we would not have walked over from the municipal garage for the Gallagher Terminal.) read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dragonfly cafe. It has easily become one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The food was incredible (as always) and the atmosphere is amazing. I will definitely be back (multiple times) in the future! I know a lot of people seem to be bothered by the prices, but as someone who has to eat gluten-free, I would gladly pay a higher price to know that my food is not only safe but also healthy! read more

Impeccable vibes and decor with easy parking. Friendly staff. Expensive food with small servings though. You'd hope a $10 sandwich with kid sized bread would warrant at least a bag of chips alongside it. The smoothie was also nice. But we left after spending about bit over $40 and were still hungry. We both got a sandwich each, a slice of banana bread, a smoothie, and a cold brew coffee. read more

I can't eat gluten so I go to this dedicated gluten free restaurant a lot. They still have meat and dairy available if you want it so it's not as earthy and crunchy as other places. Good food choices, coffees, smoothies. My only dislike is the over use of healthy spices like turmeric and cinnamon because I'm slightly allergic to these. I also have a nickel allergy and they use kale and beans etc which are higher in nickel. This isn't their fault but sometimes it's hard to find choices without this stuff read more

Dragonfly Cafe is such an incredible cafe, that I cannot get enough of. Their menu has several options, all vegetarian and vegan friendly. The atmosphere is exquisite - so calm, clean, tons of seating, and beautiful decor, plants and an overall wonderful vibe. The food is so tasty, and they have unique flavors and combos which offer great variety and a reason to always come back. Their baked goods are so delicious, especially the vegan brownie and cookies. I love this place and I truly cannot wait to keep going. read more

Excellent, healthy, tasty fare in the charmingly redone brick mill building at Thorndike Exchange. It is the first floor of the swank apartment building. You can go up the several steps or use an elevator to get to the first floor level. Outstanding selection and variety for breakfast and lunch. Smoothies, grain bowls, salads, all kicked up to a higher plane for your tastebuds' enjoyment. Homemade toast for the sandwiches is perfection, and the Abundance grilled cheese with bacon, tomato, pesto was just the right portion size. Friendly service, environmentally-conscientious practices, outdoor patio, chic interior, attached parking lot and nearby garage. It is all good here at the Dragonfly Cafe. read more

My favorite cafe. Everything on their menu is super healthy and delicious. Very good place for people with food allergies. The entire place is gluten free. The Atmosphere is bright, spacious and comfortable. The vegan donuts are better than any donut I have had. I would highly recommend trying it! read more

Great Atmosphere, Delectable Healthy Food & Smoothies, Friendly and Informed Owners/Staff. We'll definitely be back. LoveLoveLove read more

Dragonfly cafe - Great Atmosphere, Delectable Healthy Food & Smoothies, Friendly and Informed Owners/Staff. We'll definitely be back. LoveLoveLove - Cafes Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The coffees tasted like they were old or had gone bad. The food was extremely overpriced for what it was. The inside is beautiful but my husband RARELY refuses to eat something and he did not like his breakfast wrap. I see the potential though read more

Love the selection here - it doesn't taste like it's gluten free, if that's a concern for people. Breakfast sandwiches are amazing. The space is fun and inviting, warm and cozy. Food can be a little slow sometimes if it's super busy, but the taste has always been worth the wait. read more

Everything was so good highly recommend vegan,gluten free,vegetarian friendly here and allergy free

The people there are so sweet and upbeat. The atmosphere is bright and a great place to study. The price for the matcha latte and pura vida was slightly overpriced at $24. Kinda like a glorified chipotle but with better fresher ingredients. Id definitely come here again the dressing on the grain bowl was fresh and savory. The matcha latte was good too and they have a variety of milks for yo ur lattes if you have and allergies. read more

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This is a beautiful place and has great food. We had smoothies, salad, avocado toast and breakfast bowl. Everyone enjoyed their food. Everything is gluten-free kitchen; didn't have to go through preference or allergy questions. Service was spectacular and ambience too! Come eat here; we came 2 days ago; can't wait to come back! read more

Great atmosphere and cool vibe mouse healthy yummy food and friendly staff too . Thank you read more

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Fantastic cafe. Modern and clean, staff was super pleasant and accommodating. Love that it's a gluten free menu, this makes it so much easier for me ;). Smoothies and food were delish. Will come back!! read more