Coffee tasted great and each espresso shot is made fresh. Baked good are made in-house which is…read morerefreshing to see. Specials rotate every week and I ordered their iced blonde latte mixed with a white mocha-caramel . Wide range of flavor options so you'll be able to experience something new each time. A great coffee shop with friendly staff. The owner is very dedicated to his craft in delivering tasty coffee and even yummier breakfast sandwiches. Happy to know this is located in New Bedford!

We stayed across the street for a work conference, I love trying local shops so I ventured over for…read morean espresso and a quick bite. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, I have an egg intolerance and they made me the special sandwich without egg. Doesn't sound like a big deal but some places you can't mod things. We actually came back for another coffee as a group after. Looking forward to another visit

The Nook is a really special place. In my opinion, places like Mirasol are extremely overrated…read morecompared to what The Nook offers. The drinks here are outstanding. The Painkiller is fantastic, especially if you add caramel. The Epic Vanilla Skooma is dangerously addictive - the flavor profile is incredible, and honestly nobody else in the area comes close. The Buzz is another excellent choice. The food is just as impressive. Their linguica and cheese rolls are leagues above the competition, and I'd put them alongside the very best around. I highly recommend ordering a regular cheese roll leveled up with egg, bacon, and their house-made hot sauce. If you enjoy a Portuguese style hot sauce, this combination is absolutely worth trying - you will not be disappointed. The peanut butter cookie is unreal; I genuinely wish I had the recipe. The baked goods are consistently excellent, and whenever they have a special, just order it. I've rarely been disappointed by anything they've made. I used to live nearby and honestly miss having this place around. Their pizzas deserve recognition too. They're some of my favorite bar style pizzas in the area. If you prefer an ultra thin pizza, you might lean toward Dipper Cafe, but it's hard to beat The Meatball Thing, the Thanksgiving pizza during the holidays, and many of their other specialty pies. The atmosphere adds even more to the experience. They have arcade style games you can play while you wait, and the music is always great. If you're into King Diamond or heavier music, you'll probably hear something you love. If you live nearby or are just passing through the area, don't skip The Nook. For me - and for everyone I've recommended it to - The Nook easily earns the title of best coffee shop in the area.

-ONE PARAGRAPH REVIEW-…read more The Nook has great coffee. The Nook has great food- not entrés but café stuff: sandwich rolls, focaccias, muffins, etc. The Nook has old school, retro vibes. It has rock music vibes. It has creative, inspirational vibes. It has quiet, read-a-book-in-the-nook vibes but also loud Donkey Kong-guitar riff-crunchin' vibes; depending on the time and the day. It's perhaps a tad too small inside, but that's what makes it a nook. Lots of hot and iced coffee options, food is quality over quantity: get their signature cheese or linguica roll as-is or "leveled up" to make it an egg sandwich because it's the best around. And their focaccias are made like a pizza and imo are better than their actual pizza! Ok that's a paragraph!

Our coffee drinks were mediocre. Ordered the banana bread iced latte that tasted heavily…read moreartificial, similar to a banana laffy taffy. Their pumpkin marshmallow latte was okay. Syrup sat at the very bottom; not mixed well and they ran out of marshmallow fluff. Waiting area is super small and busy due to servers running in and out so they recommend people to wait outside. Due to this, we were not properly notified by server staff that our coffee orders were done and when we went in to check, the manager/server kept ambushing us with the question, "oh, where were you guys?" and when we did answer "we waited outside" she replied "oh, i don't go outside" After this interaction, I cannot see myself coming back to dine in.

I've always gone here for breakfast to go, a great coffee or brunch when friends or family are…read morevisiting from out of town. However today i went in for a late lunch/early dinner and wow! I have always loved this place and everything I've had here, but this was next level. I had a thanksgiving sandwich and sangria. The sangria was so delicious. One of the best I've had in a while. The Thanksgiving sandwich was served with potato wedge like rounds and wow! So good! I love Thanksgiving sandwiches and this one was hands down the best I've ever had. It took a lot to only eat half and save room for dessert. I'm so glad i did because their fried nata was next level. I didn't know how it would be, and it was sooooo good. They really care about their food and that is seen in their cooking and also their service. I'm amazed by both every time! This spot is super cute too. It's historical and they did such a good job keeping that feel. It's meant to feel like you're at your tias house and i just love that mentality. While this was a staple in my weekend breakfast routine, I'm thinking lunch and dinner might have to be included in the mix moving forward!

Very yummy. Just wish they had longer hours, open till later. But still, cute place & good tasting…read morefood & drinks. It's actually my 2nd time there. I ordered a bacon, egg & cheese on a croissant sandwich, a blueberry muffin, and a coffee drink called an "Arpuccino" (I think that's how you spell it). All good. The only problem I have with this place is that they do not have any gift cards/certificates. They only do e-cards. I wanted to give one as a Christmas gift to someone and I wanted a physical card to give. They really should think about carrying physical gift cards, especially if you're giving one to an older person who is not as tech-savvy as others. They're missing out on some possible sales.

I've been here a few times and was always pleased. Today I was sadly underwhelmed. The staff seemed…read morea bit annoyed. Maybe it was the bad weather. I asked for an opinion on what item to get and I felt like a burden. I also ordered a waffle and the response was kind of negative. It was 3, and they close at 4. I politely asked if they were done making waffles for the day and she sighed and was like no. I almost asked to cancel my order at this point, as nothing was being made as of yet. I waited quite a bit for my stuff and any interaction with the staff was kind of negative and harsh. (I swear I'm super nice and friendly!) the waffle and coffee were both underwhelming. I almost changed my review from the previous 5 stars to 3 stars, but am going to hope this was just one poor experience. Not sure if I'll come back again yet or not. I was really bummed because all of my previous interactions here had been great.

First off, I'd like to say that the staff at Saffron Cafe & Pastry have helped reaffirm that there…read moreare still good people in the world. Friends of ours are dealing with a very, very tough situation and since we're 1500 miles away and unable to help out, our family wanted to send a little "package of comfort" to them during this hard time. After calling Saffron and speaking with (I believe) the owner/manager we were able to put some delicious pastries and cookies together. They even were so kind as to write a small note for us. While the store doesn't usually offer delivery - the owner was so moved by our situation - that he was open to hand-deliver the package AFTER closing. The donuts and cookies were very much appreciated by our friends and they let us know that everything was fresh and exceptionally delicious! Thank you again, Saffron Cafe and crew for going above and beyond!

I've never eaten in the restaurant but I have gotten pastries/snacks to go. They taste yummy and…read morevery visually appealing. Good stuff. They close early though. I wish they stayed open as long as the restaurant portion does but never the less go get you some

I went here a lot during the pandemic. I love this local spot and how I can easily walk here from…read moreFairhaven. I love their vegan donuts and all of their beverages. It's a good spot to grab and go, or to sit and enjoy the downtown of New Bedford for a bit. The staff is always wonderful, just like the space and everything served here. We also get drinks to go from here a lot for school. They're a shop early enough for us teachers to order ahead of our very early school day. That is super appreciated!

We had a fabulous lunch here after visiting the Whaling Museum. I had a spicy avocado tuna sandwich…read moreon Sourdough bread. It was soooooooo good! We were a party of six. Others also had the spicy tuna, the avocado turkey sandwich, the breakfast sandwich, and various beverages. I was really impressed with the quality of food here, the comfortable seating and ambiance, the rice t service, and a great location. I higholy recommend it.

Great coffee shop with yummy coffee creations and sandwiches. Their specialty latte range from $6-7…read morewhich is very reasonable! Ordered their cinnamon bun latte & chocolate chip banana latte; both were made very well and had a nice espresso coffee flavor. Their molasses cookie was huge and had a nice chew to them. Will definitely visit again and the staff were great and efficient.

One of those turn and burn coffee bars with no personality and decor looking like it was bought at…read moreIKEA. Real estate people who know nothing about specialty coffee opening up a chain. Costco level food sold at organic specialty food price point. Corporate Starbucks vibe everyone wearing the same outfit.

One of the best spots in downtown NB. All baked goods are baked in-house and the quality of each is…read moreamazing! You can even order a loaf of sourdough bread to bring home. Ordered 2 asiago bagels egg sandwiches with linguica, avocado, and cheese; looking to forward to the next visit. Picked up their weekend drop, the strawberry crunch donut -- it was fluffy and extremely delicious.

What a terrific local gem!! There was a line here when we stopped for breakfast but it moved…read morequickly. Having an employee (Victor) assist people kept things moving and he added a friendly personal touch. I loved my salmon and cream cheese bagel and my mom liked her egg sandwich and cheese danish. We got a slice of the focaccia pizza to share for later and the honey/pepperoni was incredible! I also liked my hot golden (ginger and tumeric) latte. Everyone was friendly and I wish I lived closer because I'd be here all the time!! They had an excellent selection of pastries and several other drinks and sandwiches I want to try!

Great breakfast with exceptional customer service one of the better places in the city go check it…read moreout

Was in over the weekend for the first time to pick up some treats for me and some visiting family…read more I got several things all very tasty and reasonably priced. I only wish that the trays were labeled so I had a better idea of the desserts I wasn't instantly familiar with. I felt a little like I was harassing the baker with all my questions but I would go back again anyway! The woman was patient and the service was great. the corner sitting area was bright and inviting

I recently visited Rescue Cafe in Fairhaven for the first time and it was such a cute spot. I'm not…read moresuper familiar with the area but came to support a friend who started a coffee book club and this ended up being the perfect place for it. First things first, the iced latte was exactly what I needed. As someone who runs on iced coffee year round, this one definitely hit the mark. I also tried a gluten free cookie that the owner personally recommended and it was delicious. Always appreciate when someone can point you in the right direction with gluten free options. The whole vibe of the cafe is cozy and welcoming with lots of cute places to sit, read and hang out for a while. Perfect for catching up with friends or opening a book and pretending you're in your "main character at a coffee shop" era. They also have smoothies, great snacks and a small selection of items from local artisans which makes it even more fun to browse while you're there. If I lived closer, this would absolutely be one of those spots I'd pop into regularly for a latte and a quiet moment. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the Fairhaven area.

I love this shop. I love how they want to give back to the community, especially to animals. That…read moreis such a wonderful part of their business. The shop is super big with lots of cozy seating to sit and relax and enjoy the day. It's such a unique shop and I love their decor and the vibe. I love that they also have items for sale by local small businesses and do small pop events too. They have monthly specials that are always yummy and I cannot explain how good their fall donuts are. I def have dreams about them. The staff is super sweet and I always love talking to them. I cannot stress enough how you should check out this spot. Who doesn't love a place that gives back to animals?