We had an excellent dinner at Pomona Cafe this past week. The food set the tone, particularly the…read moreChicken Milanesa, Pollo y Limón and Chicken Violet. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated and full of flavor without trying too hard to impress. The room is just as appealing as the menu. Warm lighting, striking artwork and a polished atmosphere make it feel special without feeling stiff. Best of all, the noise level allows for actual conversation, a feature that can be cocktail. The cocktails did not disappoint. Service was equally strong. Our server was prompt, knowledgeable and attentive without hovering. He answered our questions clearly and offered recommendations that proved well worth taking. The owner also stopped by to ask about our experience, a thoughtful gesture that made the evening feel genuinely welcoming. Pomona Cafe is a terrific addition to Swampscott, and we'll gladly return. Highly recommend!

Tried this place two times, both times was really disappointed. Also while we were here we saw them…read moresetting up for a graduation part or event of some kind, during this process we saw either the owner or manager take a rag that one of the waiters was using to dry clean plates, she sprays it with cleaner, wipes down the tables and seats then after she was done we see her start to finish wiping the clean plates with the same rag... and of course since she did that the waiters continued to do so with the same rag after she started doing something else?!? Disgusting. Apart from this.. if you can get over that, the food was really meh for the $, the chicken was dry and hard to chew and it just seemed like something I could cook on my own at home and I'm not even very good at cooking. Also got an espresso which was acidic and 1/2 cold. (This we've tried twice and both times just as bad)

This is one of the best places I've been to in MA. The owner is incredible and hilarious. She…read morehandles everything and you get a homemade Italian meal (5 courses) for $35/person. She makes everything on the spot but will tailor it to your preferences/dietary restrictions. We got bruschetta, then meatballs, then a salad, then the eggplant rigatoni, and a delicious desert at the end. I can't rave enough about this place. It really shifts the traditional eating-out experience in a spontaneous and creative way.

Honestly can't believe this is a real restaurant. Wouldn't be surprised to see it on Kitchen…read moreNightmares with Gordon Ramsey. First red flag was our check-in host was also our waitress. But we didn't realize until later...she was also our chef, sou chef and prob dish washer! It's a one man show lol! The next weird thing was the menu. There was a "surprise" course where you don't know what you'll get. I'm adventurous so went with that. What I didn't know was it just means she'll throw together whatever is leftover in the pot from yesterday and heat it up for you. The food was 90% awful, not fresh, reheated leftovers. Then we were leaving, no desert thanks. She insisted we have desert, cannolis. We tho if he they were comp lol, but when the bill came...there is no bill! She just gives you the total lol. Pretty sure we paid for desert and the awful food. I don't know how this is an over 4 stars.

a great cafe with a warm, welcoming staff. we stopped by randomly and really enjoyed our coffee &…read moremeals. the sandwiches/wraps are great portions for their value and the coffee is great! we really loved their mission statement & how they give back to the community. definitely recommend :) ** they have a vegan food option (hummus wrap) that's super refreshing & delicious. they also have non-dairy milks (oat & almond).

Such a peaceful experience…read more Parking: parking available, off street Service Staff was very nice and even explained the build of my coffee order, strawberry matcha. Food/Drink I ordered a strawberry matcha latte and it was so delicious, I would've ordered a second if it wasn't for the caffeine amount. 11/10

Sweet Java is a family-owned gem with such a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. You can immediately feel…read morethe difference from corporate coffee spots--the vibe is warm, inviting, and truly community-focused. The food is amazing, and the service is just as great. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Whether you're stopping in for a smoothie, coffee, or a quick bite to eat, there's something for everyone. If you're looking for a place that feels personal, comfortable, and consistently delivers great quality, I highly recommend Sweet Java!

I was there 7/28/26 in the afternoon. I took my 97 y.o. Mother out for coffee & muffin. We walked…read morein at 3:20- ALL food was packed up - NOTHING in the display case. When i asked what was available the attendant begrudgingly offered 3 muffin types that were left. We requested one & coffee. When we sat to eat & have conversation this same woman started banging and vacuuming under our feet. It was clear she didn't want us there. The one other customer there concurred and offered her horrendous customer service experience with this woman. What i was hoping would be a relaxing experience resulted in my forcing my mother to hurry up and finish so we could leave. Both myself and the other customer vowed NEVER to return!! I'm writing in the hopes the owner reads this. Whoever was working there yesterday is toxic for your lovely business!!!

We've been here many many times for breakfast. We finally tried lunch! It's fabulous. Cheeseburger…read moreclub was awesome. Turkey club was phenomenal !! Never seen so much roasted turkey in a club sandwich before! It was lunch AND dinner! It's not deli turkey. True roasted turkey. Kudus to Erin and Julie. Love this place!

We recently spent several days in Swampscott on a family vacation. While out for a walk we noticed…read moreeveryone lined up for Lincoln's Landing. My parents absolutely love breakfast and we decided to give it a try. The Blueberry French toast was delicious. My dad had eggs and bacon and my mom had the pancakes. My father couldn't stop raving about the food. The staff were friendly and the restaurant is quaint. I would recommend this restaurant if you love breakfast.

Heard about this place on their last week of being opened. Iced coffee was very good and eggs…read morecooked perfectly. Service was excellent. Wish I had heard about it before.

I love this little coffee shop. Annie and her husband are always so pleasant and happy, and it's a…read moregreat way to start every morning! The food is very reasonably priced and the ramen is homemade with love and fresh veggies.

I am so sad this place closed. I did not realize it was closing. I met Anthony on an uber ride and…read morehe was such a wonderful person. I learned so much about how their product is made and why it would be a great gut friendly choice. I started going there and was excited that I had found my new forever breakfast spot. I do hope and pray they are able to reopen again. This was such a gem in the heart of Lynn. The staff was so kind and friendly and the food was delicious. I will miss this place but will hold on to the possibility that they will reopen in the future. .

One of my favorite places around also they just don't make bagels. They make different cookies,…read moredifferent kinds of bread they have pizza they have all kinds of treats you're gonna like it give it a try.

30 minutes late opening the kid who opened this morning was an absolute punk, slamming all the…read moresmoothies all upset that he was there alone Flipping cups upside down and throwing a tantrum, if you want a good experience, just go to Saugus this place needs a whole remodel, including employees Hello business owner please reply. You sent me a broken link. I can't even respond.

Love this place always so friendly and attentive my order is always right and delicious staff is…read morefriendly and quick with my order

I love this little shop. It's so close to my job and has great service and makes food and beverages…read moreso fast and always is so hot and fresh tasting! I would go to this place more if I lived closer. Would definitely recommend this place!!

i just paid 9:55 for hame cheese croissant when i coulve gone dunks sausage egg cheese for five…read morebucks cmon man minute imwalked in knew somi left guy comes outside ooh can i get you something i make fast never again thanks very extremely dissapointed!!!!!!!

I don't even know where to begin with how unbelievably bad this visit was. My daughter ordered a…read moresimple cinnamon pull--something that any halfway competent café can warm up in a couple of minutes. Instead, she was left standing inside for 25 minutes while the staff acted like anyone not in the drive-through simply didn't exist. When I walked in to find out what was happening, the manager, Colton, gave me one of the most dismissive, uninterested responses I've ever heard from anyone in a customer-facing job. His tone and attitude made it clear he had no intention of addressing the issue. Another employee jumped in and changed their story about the wait time more than once, which only made the situation feel even more disorganized and careless. And it somehow got worse. When I accepted the refund Colton offered, he suddenly shifted into an attitude that was flat-out hostile. He actually tried to make it sound like the problem was me expecting basic service. Then, when I said I'd be reviewing the experience, he became defensive and told me I wasn't welcome back. The level of unprofessionalism was honestly shocking--especially from someone who is supposed to be managing the store. I walked out with my refund, but also with the clear impression that this location is being run by someone who has absolutely no business overseeing customer service. In my opinion, Colton handled the situation with zero accountability, zero respect, and zero leadership.

they are so rude and always take too much time to make a simple drink. not worth going there. One…read moretime they literally made everyone's drink that was in line behind me and then made my drink last. I waited 20+ min at the window for one drink.