A very fun café with especially impressive breakfast items that looked tantalizing as we waited for…read moreour order, like lots of yogurt, fruit, and granola bowls. I had visited a number of years ago I realized, and it looks largely the same, like a cozy surf shop within a café including merchandise and zesty decorations around. It's popular and can get cramped with everyone waiting, so there's also an outdoor patio kind of seating area too. The entrance is an unassuming storefront on the main street of Gloucester and down a set of stairs. I had to order the special golden hour latte, a sublime mix of vanilla, cinnamon, and honey flavors with vanilla cold foam. It was one of the best lattes I've had in a while! To eat I had the avocado bacon bagel, a wonderful menu item that hit the spot. Everyone there is very nice. Castaways is a memorable breakfast place, for sure worth visiting if you're in the area during the morning and early afternoon.

This is the cutest cafe with a little shop in the front. The interior and exterior were both…read moredecorated with a beachy theme. It had surfboards and a raised couch for a photo spot. The drinks itself were good, nothing crazy but good place to try. The wait itself is a little long as they are pretty busy.

What a fantastic find. Great bakery items, good coffee, totally funky decor and a great hang-out…read morevibe. If only there was a place like this where I lived, it would be my #1 hang out place.

This was a spur of the moment find on our way to Hammond Castle (also well worth a visit). We were…read morehangry and looking for breakfast-ish options and Source Bakery more than hit the spot. Their menu is centered around the almighty biscuit - biscuits/scones are one of my favorite ways to inhale carbs but they can run on the too bread-y side of the spectrum. These were fantastic: delicate crumb, beautiful golden color, and sturdy enough to hold in all the sandwich fillings. I went with the classic breakfast egg sandwich (scrambled egg, cheese, and arugula) and added sausage. This was one of those rare situations where the bread vehicle outshined the fillings. The egg, while nice and fluffy (and tasted like real egg instead of the diluted mix I've had elsewhere), could have used some more seasoning and was begging for a healthy dollop of ketchup or hot sauce. The only thing that came through strongly was the salt crystals on the top of the biscuit. Tried a bite of my husband's chicken salad on a cheddar/onion biscuit and had the same reaction - the biscuit overpowered everything else. Not that I'm complaining. The bakery is on a side street off the busier, more touristy Rogers Street. I had this idea too late but next time I'm in Gloucester, I'd take a biscuit sandwich to the beach area along Western Ave. The cafe itself is very, very cute, with little nooks and crannies everywhere for seating and even a comfy looking couch. Bathroom was clean. We found a parking lot one street over in the other direction.

I love ice cream and this place didn't disappoint. I think the Waffle cones were made to order and…read moreVanessa, Chiara, Lilyana and Brianna handled the inside and outside crowds fantastically. Will def return to try more of the inventive flavors next time we are in Gloucester.

I've heard great things about this spot and it didn't disappoint! We came here for a post dinner…read moretreat and there was no one else in the space which led to quick service and ample seating. They had a good selection of diverse flavors and portions were reasonable as well. I enjoyed the limited Wild Blueberry Pie and would definitely get it again - everything else seemed really tasty as well! If you're looking for a sweet treat in Gloucester, this is the spot for you!

This is the quintessential local greasy spoon diner and I couldn't be more complimentary about that…read morestatement. Sit at the counter, mull over the menu with a fresh cup, and watch the day go by from the window. I love that the kitchen and dining room are staffed by the two sisters. This is the kind of place that the patrons and staff are on first name basis. Sure, you'll get visitors like me but this place is mostly locals. My favorite quirk is the Portuguese sausage - linguica; all the way in Gloucester? Count me in. Is every dish executed perfectly? Certainly not. But you can taste the love and care in every dish.

What a treat in the heart of coastal Gloucester! Two Sisters is a quaint, small diner right near…read morethe water, a prime location for anyone wishing for that small beach town feel. The wait staff makes every customer feel like they're a close friend, and the food was absolutely do die for. I got a simple serving of toast, eggs, potatoes and bacon, and it was some of the best I've ever had. I can't wait to come back when I visit next time!

Very friendly server. Drive through was quick and efficient and it's a welcome change to the numb,…read morelifeless, disconnected experience you get at other coffee companies .. I'm looking at you Starbucks.

Second time coming here for the benefit of the doubt... Anyways the coffee tastes weak, food is a…read moresmall step up from Dunks. Customer service needs most of the attention if anything. You're much MUCH better off going across the street to Charlie's Place.

Great service and food! We got seated right away! All five people in our parry enjoyed their food!read more

i was looking for a brunch place open in gloucester on a sunday at 1pm, and george's restaurant &…read morebar seemed to be the only place open (in winter season). i am so glad i found this place! it's on a corner after the main rotary, street parking available. lilly & other staff all provided excellent service and a warm welcome. i tried their florentine benedict with a single jumbo blueberry pancake. their florentine benedict is so scrumptious, loaded with spinach & tomato and perfectly poached eggs. the blueberry pancakes are huge and completely stuffed with blueberries. i was so pleased when i asked if they had real maple syrup, and the gentleman who served me went and got it right away. and they don't overcharge for it like most places! they also have plenty of drink options available which all sounded delicious. florentine benedict 9.5/10 blueberry pancakes 10/10 overall, the meal was absolutely delicious, clearly a hometown staple for locals, and for good reason. not only that, they're reasonably priced and i will definitely return when in the area for breakfast or brunch. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 drinks: n/a services 5/5 george's restaurant & bar: 5/5

A cozy and incredibly inviting little coffee shop. It feels like hanging out in the living room of…read morea family member's house. Service was fast and friendly, I sat in an old, comfy chair with a spicy chai latte and did some work, didn't feel rushed at all. There are dairy alternatives available (soy, oat, and almond) and a good variety of drinks, including Italian sodas, matcha, and smoothies on top of the coffee and tea classics.

Overall enjoyed our stop in here. Got an iced coffee with 1 pumpkin of syrup which was still a…read moreteeny bit too sweet for me and my fiancé got a hot drip coffee which he enjoyed. Easy spot off the main strip in Gloucester and good vibes.

I grew up in Boston and went with family to Cape Ann many times. I recently met my cousins for a…read morefew nights and we stopped by this place our hotel recommended. What a mistake. All 3 of us ordered the egg sandwich. It's cooked egg (like a puck) on 2 slices of plain bread with about 1 teaspoon of cheese that is such a small amount that it doesn't cover most of the egg. That's it. Not enough cheese, no butter, no salt, no pepper. Nothing. They don't even toast the bread. If we had tasked our 6 year old nephew to making us egg sandwiches, this is what he would hand us. My cousins had coffee. One hot and the other cold. Hot reportedly is pretty good and the iced is not very strong. I ordered an iced tea. When iced tea is made fresh from actual tea (a good thing), then sits in the fridge for 6 or 7 days (a bad thing), it gets a very distinctive stale taste and that's exactly what this iced tea had. It was old and stale. I threw it away and since the egg sandwich was so dry, I pulled a bottle of water I had in my beach tote to wash it down. My cousin asked the friendly staffer (super friendly, actually, so a shout out to them) for some salt and this turned into a task. She had to ask someone else and that person had to go off somewhere to get some from a plastic container. If you're going to serve unseasoned food, have salt available, please. I ordered a croissant, which was OK and my other cousin ordered a blueberry slab dessert that was smothered in so much icing that it was sickeningly sweet. We joked that eying it from the side, the icing was thicker than the pastry itself. One of us grabbed a knife and tried to scrape some off to no avail. It fell apart, none of us wanted any more and we tossed most of it. I like to support small businesses, but this was not a good experience for us.

The food is amazing at The Cove Cafe.I especially like the variety of coffees and bakery items and…read moresandwiches A real gem for CapeAnn for sure .Wont be disappointed.

I love coming here! My favorite menu item is the breakfast bahn mi sandwich and I love their coffee…read moreand chais! I highly recommend! Also the staff is amazing

The Banh Mi Breakfast sandwich is one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Absolutely…read moredelicious. Their coffee program, however, needs a MASSIVE upgrade to match their stellar culinary offerings. I can tell that I shouldn't even bother ordering an espresso drink when a place has a giant old-school espresso machine and a tub of shiny dark roasted beans. My instincts were right. Abysmal coffee. If I gave it a letter grade: C or even C- while the food ranks as an A.

Super cute place. The customer service was great and my thai tea was delicious. Worth the short…read morewalk down main street.

Located at the end of Main Street near the Police Station, it is in a newer building. I highly…read morerecommend the strawberry snow ($6 w/o tax) and the original egg waffle ($5 w/o tax). The strawberry snow tastes like a Good Humor strawberry shortcake while the egg waffle has hints of vanilla and is airy. Service is great and there is seating for about 8 people to comfortably hangout. No bathrooms though.