Donut Shack in Lowell is an absolute hidden gem and I am still thinking about these donuts…read more First, a heads up: this place is not easy to find. They share a door with a barbershop and the storefront is tiny. From what I understand, they mostly sell wholesale to other restaurants, but they open up a small window of sales to walk-in customers. When they are sold out, they are done for the day, so get there early! Now for the donuts. Delicious, delicate, and honestly some of the best I have ever had. These are not your average gas station donuts. You can taste the care and craftsmanship in every bite. But what really blew me away was the hospitality. I had already picked out 8 donuts when I was told it was cash only. I had none on me, but offered to run out and come back if she could hold my box. Without hesitation, she handed me the box and told me to pay whenever I could. She was completely serious. That kind of trust and generosity is rare and it genuinely made my day. A few things to know before you go: it is cash only, the space is small with just a few tables and chairs, and they sell out fast. But it is absolutely worth the effort. Support this business. You will not regret it.

Always amazing donuts and service. Known for their marshmallow donuts. I am a teacher and then…read moresomeone donates these for a special treat everyone's day just seems to be so much more positive. It's funny how something so small can make such a huge difference!

Top notch spot to start our day. It's my other 1/2's birthday, so we had to stop and fuel up with…read moresome donuts. Regular ones for me and GF for her. For an iced cold brew, delicious. With a little coconut milk (dairy free here) and a little sugar. Got the Boston Crème and Fried Dough donuts. The fried dough was my favorite, felt like I was at the fair!! Fast delivery! Evidently I did not say my name clearly, I'm Carmen now , thanks Niko that gave me a laugh. To go or to stay and eat, plenty of room. Oh and you can try the Photo Booth!!

Cute little donut and coffee shop with monthly flavor updates to keep your donut tastebuds happy!…read more Place was busy at 9 o'clock on a Saturday morning, yet the staff kept the lines moving with quick and friendly service! Enjoyed the s'mores donut, many shops have overpowering sweetness when making these, but Lovebirds is a perfect mix of flavors and not overly sweet! Strawberry Shortcake Latte is a perfect mix of summer fruity flavor fun great for a morning pick me up to keep you perky for your travels!!! Maine is truly the way life should be! Stop by this sweet venue as you cross into the state!

Coffee and pastries first rate. Staff very friendly. Lunch in the patio delightful and relaxing!…read moreGood for groups.

Super cute spot! Love the patio out back and that my dog could join us. My latte was amazing and…read morestaff was great!

Cute little cafe with seating and views of the water. We got the seasonal lavender lemonade, which…read morewas a perfect refreshing drink as we walked around.

Bean & Leaf is the cutest little coffeeshop. It's tiny and charming and then - wow - those views…read morefrom the back room (the cafe looks right out on Back Harbor)! My mom and I stopped by on our first morning in Bean & Leaf and grabbed coffees to start our day of exploring Cape Ann. My iced americano was perfect. Unfortunately, they're having issues with staffing, and when we stopped by the next morning, there was a sign on the door that said they had to close unexpectedly due to staffing issues. If they can get the staffing issues ironed out, it would be the perfect little coffeeshop for any visitors to Rockport to visit!

What better way to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country than to try out the warmest table in…read morehospitality: an Italian one. In a place where la famiglia é tutto, they know how to greet you. We were invited in by the quintessential Italian signs as much as the complex aromas. The pastries were a delight, but it was me who was delighted by the Old World style adorning the newly renovated space. A mixture of textures, from wood to stone work to leather chairs helped create the ambiance, and the cathedral ceiling was highlighted by painted white rafters. Today I tried the spiral ham on brioche breakfast sandwich and a café Americano, and I got a pastry with cannoli filling to go. I'm not sure what I'll get next time, but I know this bakery is a recipe for something great about our country. I'm no Maine scholar, but I'm pretty sure the state motto: "Dirigo," translates to "The pastries are delizioso," (give or take.)

I've seen Enzo Benzo recommended in various FB groups but I'm not usually in the area. We were…read morepassing by for swim lessons and I'm so glad we stopped in. The donuts may have been the best I've had - the Boston cream was delightfully fluffy and bursting with custard that was not overpoweringly sweet. I also snacked on a plain croissant on the drive and was content with the crunchy top and honeycomb inside. I saw someone else enjoying a gelato - that will have to be the next on my list! There are two parking areas so if you can't find a spot, drive to the other side of the building!

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.

My lox bagel was great. I love that they have republic of tea! Great little spot and really nice…read morestaff.

Bagels and pastries are classic and the service is friendly. Get past the minimalist atmosphere and…read moreconcentrate on the bagels and delicious cream cheese spreads! Cheese danish are awesome too. No frills. Just good stuff.

I've been here many times since it's a local bagel shop. They have excellent donuts, the square…read morecoffee rolls are my absolute favorite, and if you're looking for a place to sit and get work done it's usually quiet. They have a book shelf where you can leave or take books which I think is a nice touch. The workers are very sufficient, they're quick to get your order in and I've yet to get the wrong order in all my years of going. If you're visiting Gloucester and looking for a breakfast spot definitely check them out.

Delicious! Enjoyed the shop, it was cute. Staff was friendly. Donut choices were great and the one…read moreI had tasted good.

My friend and I stopped by for a quick breakfast on a Saturday morning. The place was packed…read moreespecially the outdoor seating area since the weather was so nice. However, there was a good amount of open seating inside. We shared a BREAKFAST SANDWICH which took some time but was very tasty. We also got two donuts: a blueberry donut and a fruity pebbles donut. The blueberry one was more cake like and I liked it much more than the fruity pebbles which was unfortunately not very good. All in all, a nice quick stop for breakfast.