It's a shame, first time I came here coffe was not bad at all, I live close by, I came for the second time had my little dog on my arm. Monday morning, the lady working there she did not like that. One bit. Started yelling no dogs allowed, super rude, that did it for me I guess , nasty attitude. Perhaps they should put a no dogs allowed sign!???SO IF YOU HAVE A PET DONT COME HERE. read more

Worst drink I have ever had they literally tasted like a liquid medicine. This is the strawberry açãi and the dragonfruit refresher. These refreshers are not make with a typical refresher base then a lemonade or green tea. It is an already made refresher in a bottle then they just add green tea or lemonade to that. Would not pay even $1 for these. There is $6 minimum need read more

New owner but just as good as it has always been. Real brewed flavored coffee, and try the chicken salad so good and fresh. read more

Central. Limited. Forgettable. Walked by this shop at least a half dozen times to find it closed before finally finding a day and time they were open. That's challenge number one: limited hours largely catering to downtown workers who forgot to brew their own, better coffee at home. Challenge #2: cash only, no credit cards. Challenge #3: as others have said, zero about the space or employees welcomes you or thanks you for stopping in. Cafe space is classic corporate cafeteria seating, something you'd expect to see in a mall food court, with the bare minimum of carbohydrate-rich pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in a wall of pump carafes and foam coffee cups. While there's nothing wrong with a limited menu and basic store design if other elements of the cafe (service, flavor, etc) are up to par, in this case none of anything really tries much to live up to any standard of service or selection. In short, with all the other options in town Brew'd, Caleria, Life Alive, Cafe UTEC, Purple Carrot, Rosie's, Time Out, etc there's not much reason to go out of your way to work around this cafe's limited hours, run of the mill storefront, and nonchalant service. read more

Stopped by to grab a bagel one afternoon and wasn't too impressed. I walked in and there were two employees up front. It wasn't extremely inviting or warm and they kind of just said Hi and stared until I ordered something. They were out of cinnamon raisin bagels so I had a french toast bagel which was good. A big downside to me was that they don't accept debit or credit cards so I had to walk to an ATM a block away. Nothing really stood out to me on this visit, wasn't great and wasn't terrible. read more

The Coffee Mill Emporium - French toast bagel with regular cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Diner quality coffee, very diluted and did not taste good at all. My instant coffee machine makes better coffee

This place has an amazing location and should be way more than what it's. The decor should be redone to maximize the interesting street views from their wonderful windows. The big disappointment is seeing a place called the coffee mill and walking in to see 10 canisters of flavored coffee's. That might have been ok in the 80s but these days the expectation is to have baristas pulling shots for lattes. I think they have that capacity as well but I wish it were more center stage. read more

Not too shabby! Great coffee, and great service. Their lunch sandwiches were pre-made--not bad, but not great. They have an array of pastries and muffins. I think this is a great coffee shop, they just need to step it up on the bagel sandwiches and such. read more

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I came here the other day because a friend of mine recommended this place and I am no where close to being a fan. The second I walked in the woman behind the counter made eye contact with me and didn't even greet me so I'm thinking to myself...uhhh, ok? maybe she doesn't speak English? Nope! I was wrong because another woman walks out, looks at me and didn't even greet me either which I should've just walked out. They were both having a conversation speaking English perfectly fine. However, a few minute goes by and then she asked me if I was all set and I saw a pastry that looked good and I asked the lady what it was and how did it taste...her answer..."I don't know? It's like confetti I guess." Um, ok? What a nice way to explain what is it! How am I suppose to know when it's my FIRST AND definitely will be my LAST time there. That pastry was sooo dry and soooo disgusting like the two women's attitudes. FYI, We own a business right around the corner from this place. Same strip as AWOL and have told the guys and others around the downtown Lowell area that WE WILL NEVER SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS! read more

If you sell food and people can dine in you must have bathroom for simple hygiene such as wash hands. That being said the person who served us is warm. The vanilla tea latte comes from one of those machines that you find at offices or car dealers where you press latte and dispenses latte. I m not up for those. read more

Love the coffee mill and everyone who works here. HUGE SHOUTOUT TO PINA AND VERONICA! PINA'S SISTER IS GREAT TOO! There are so many delicious coffee flavors to choose from and they also offer lunch sandwiches and daily soups. My favorite is their sausage egg and cheese on an English muffin toasted! Even better, the ladies behind the counter remember my order every time I go there!! Best coffee In Lowell. read more

This place has an awesome selection with the Java Chip Mocha being my favorite. The atmosphere is relaxing & Eddie (who is usually working) is pretty awesome; outgoing, knows what he's doing & offers suggestions & recommendations for choices & things to do around Lowell. Must have written this in 2013 and saved as a draft. If it's still there, try it! read more

TWO WORDS OF ADVICE Little coffee shop offering a good variety for a great price! Two words of advice: Black ceiling Change the color of your ceiling to black tiles, and it will change the ambiance of this quaint coffee shop dramatically! Feels a little too much like... when you walk into a KMart! read more

I was in Lowell for a meeting with the National Park Service. After a early morning flight from Philly and the drive down from Manchester NH I needed coffee. A quick check on my phone showed that the Coffee Mill Emporium was on the way. That was good enough for me. I stopped in a grabbed an extra-large cup of coffee, took a seat and popped out my laptop to catch up on email. The coffee was very good, the WiFi was quick and the staff was friendly. Not sure what else you need from a Coffee House. read more

The coffee's okay and they have teas and other beverages. It gets four stars because of its location (right downtown) and its high top chairs and tables and its vinyl (spill on it and it wipes right up) couches and chairs. It's a nice place to sit and relax and have a good cup o' joe. The smoothies are too expensive ($4) and not very good. They're just ice whirled with some cocoa powder and sugar and some milk. read more

This place has a good variety of coffee drinks and they are pretty tasty. There is some seating by the windows and it's a great place to spend time chatting with friends over a cup of coffee. The hot cocoa is great on a cool day. The hot beverages here are super hot!! read more

Plain and simple: I love the Coffee Mill. I've been going here religiously for three years now and I'm so glad to have come across it. It's located right in downtown so it's pretty easy to find. The Coffee Mill is my go-to stop for any TEA, maybe coffee. Yeah, I mostly stop by for the teas. The staff here knows me pretty well and knows what I like. We sometimes like to experiment with the different selections. Ah yes, there is so much to choose from and with the different mixes, you can even create your own drink really. You'll never get bored here at the Coffee Mill. I am not too familiar with the coffee actually...but I would suggest the GINGER PEACH or CRANBERRY BLOOD ORANGE teas. Hot or iced :) I also like English Breakfast with soy milk and sweetened to make milk tea yum! The staff here is so welcoming and love to help each individual patron. By the length of this review, you know I really really like this place. xD P.S. Eddie is the man. :D read more

A local coffee shop that doesn't feel like a knock-off starbucks. LOVE IT. The coffee is strong but not burnt or bitter. Definitely an upgrade if you're in the area and want a iced or regular coffee. read more

Went there earlier in the week. Coffee Mill used to be good until it got under new management. Medium is basically a small that you would get at Dunkins and the coffee mediocre. This place is trying to be a Starbucks copycat with their sizes. Would rather go to Brew'd Awakening and Coffee and Cotton than this place. This place has gone downhill. Only positive is that they accept card now. read more

NOT customer friendly. Enough so that I'm taking time to write a bad review. The owner acts like she's doing you a favor by existing, she does NOT belong in business. Has no idea how to treat customers. The owner herself repels business - unbelievable. Only go here if absolutely no other choice. read more

Decent indie coffee house, barista was personable, seating was good but there was no wifi available and I thought the coffee could have been a little better. No wifi is a deal breaker for me though. Probably a better place to hang out and catch up with a friend. read more

I'm going to have to start off by saying, just because an environment isn't over-crowded/infested with pillows/couches & artwork doesn't mean it has no 'coffeehaus' feel to it. Frankly, i hate the whole hip feel other spots have to offer... so The Mill is the place for me. I can remember drinking a warm white hot chocolate or an almond joy chai tea, while doing last night's homework, & dozing off on the leather couches w/o being judged nor feeling crammed. great service here too... the gentlemen with the glasses offered his glasses for my boarder line blind girlfriend to wear. good man. the smoothies are on the pricey side, but 4.5/5 stars for me. read more

The coffee here is delicious. They have brewed flavors, which is a huge plus for me because I don't like my coffee too sweet. They have a wide variety of pastries/breads/muffins and their cranberry bread is delicious. Not to mention their prices are unbeatable and I love that they have soy milk as an option for your coffee instead of milk or cream! Just a tip for those who like brewed coffee like me, the iced hazelnut with soy is delicious read more

This place has hands down the BEST SERVICE ever which is why I wanted to review this in the first place. The baristas go out of their way to make you feel at home. I walked in and was pleasantly greeted. They didn't have a credit card machine and offered my order on the house. I actually found cash in my bag so I paid for my latte as well as one for my boyfriend. Upon exiting one of the baristas walked to the door just to open it for us. WHAT PLACE DOES THAT!?? Though their drinks are average I would have to say this place is totally underrated. Totally recommend it. The only downfall is that I just wish they would extend their hours as they do close early. That would be a great place to just kick back or even have study dates. read more

The coffee is very good; tastes fresh, including their iced coffee. Their prices are not bad at all. They also serve baked foods like pound cakes, muffins, and some snacks. Their blended coffee is also worth the try! The atmosphere is not bad, they have a reasonable amount of room. Anyone who hasn't been here I recommend to come at least once, especially to try one of their blended coffee! read more

This coffee shop shouldn't deserve any stars at all. First off, the barista with dark hair was very rude. She shoved the change at me, and wasn't paying attention to her surroundings. This has happened to me more than once, but I still gave it a shot because maybe that person was having a bad day. Who knows. I don't appreciate being treated that way. It's very unprofessional. You have lost a customer due to poor customer service. If you can't work with the public, find a different job that doesn't involve people. read more

Not a customer anymore!! I have been going to this coffee place since 2001 when I was a student a middlesex community. As life goes on I have utilize it as a hotspot for meetings and training with new employee up until a couple of weeks ago. During my usual visit u got carry away talking and were approached by staff and informed if we r not going to purchase anything we cannot stay! OMG!!!! I'll take my business somewhere else. That is the most unprofessional behavior any business can display. read more

The good folks at the Coffee Mill have FINALLY added a dark roast coffee to their brew selection. YYEEAAHH!! Thank you!! The CM remains a great community joint, is an independent business, and is a clean, well lit place for a cup o' joe. read more

It's a great place to get coffee and tea. It's also a good place to just chill out with friends. The staffs are very friendly. Their coffee and tea are good. I suggest Earl Grey tea with milk, ginger peach and vanilla chai are also good. pretty inexpensive and they have bakery goods also. read more

We stopped in early one afternoon, so I was looking for a decaffeinated latte. I was surprised to discover they don't offer decaffeinated espresso drinks--odd for coffee cafe. I ended up with a standard iced coffee. It was fine, but nothing special. The staff was friendly. The space was comfortable. Though in the future, I'd patronize a different coffee shop when in Lowell. read more

Best coffee shop in town!!! My kids are very fond of the shop as well. There aren't any frozen drinks similar around. The shop is convenient and accommodating especially when the owner goes out of her way to make a special chocolate frozen drink . I am always greeted even at the busiest of times. You not only have a college but also many businesses and a high school. At times the lines are out the door but the wait is short and the service is great. Prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this place. read more

First time visit. I liked the atmosphere and the coffee was good. The staff knew a lot of people and they are very friendly. The biggest problem is the chalkboard menus behind the counter are tough to read. Trivial I know. I will be there again for sure. You should go too. read more

Heard that they expanded their offering to include a dark roast, so I stopped in this AM to try it out. Good stuff!

Great coffee, great snacks, and a friendly staff. The place is bright and clean. It's a great independent coffee place that doesn't strive to be a hipster hangout. Comfy chairs too!! read more

If I could give no stars I would. Older lady with red hair was extremely rude. Not a good way to bring in business.

I haven't been for a long while but I love the place. The owner is such a great person and the staff are well trained. Thumbs Up for me!

Yes, this is a coffee shop, BUT if you are a tea lover, this is your place! They have so much tea! There's probably at least thirty different teas that you can pick from. Do you like black tea or white, herbal or green? They have it and if you order a large tea, they ask the golden question: would you like one tea bag or two? Perfection! And if you're looking for coffee because, you know, it's a coffee shop, they have awesome concoctions. THere's a myriad of flavors and you can get it hot, cold, or as a frozen mix. read more

This is my favorite coffee stop in downtown Lowell. After the recent expansion it is a great place to hang out and drink coffee and read or chat. The coffee is good and the daily coffee special always keeps me in suspense. The prices are very reasonable - a medium hot coffee is $1.30. The staff is nice and friendly, and the babes that work in the morning are cute. read more

Absolutely the best coffee shop I've ever been to! Bye Bye Starbucks whenever I'm near! Eddie was super friendly!

This place has atmosphere and and friendly staff. The variety of coffees, teas, and hot chocolate is amazing and on top of that they have a variety of flavor shots you can add to any drink for a little extra money. The owner, Trish, is friendly and makes you feel welcomed the minute you walk in the door. She knows the regulars by name and they have recently expanded their sitting area so now there is more room to have those chats and relax. read more