Lu's never misses. We stopped by for sandwiches and iced coffee, and everything was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and generously portioned. The steak & egg bánh mì was the star--perfectly crusty bread with a soft interior, packed with crunchy pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for just the right amount of heat. The fillings were well-balanced and didn't skimp, making every bite satisfying. We also tried the breakfast bánh mì, which was buttery and flaky, layered with fresh veggies and savory protein--simple but done really well. The little touches, like the pickled veggies on the side, made it feel thoughtful and authentic. To top it off, the Vietnamese iced coffee was strong, smooth, and not overly sweet--exactly how it should be. Perfect pairing with the sandwiches. Great food, solid portions, and consistently good quality. Lu's is an easy go-to for bánh mì and coffee, whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. Highly recommend.

I finally got to try Lu's new location on Essex St. street parking was plentiful. I was so excited…read moreto have the Vietnamese iced coffee again and croissant sandwich again. I came with my family so we each were able to try what we wanted. My kids loved the tater tots and orange juice. They gave us each a free cookie! The inside seating is amazing. The staff were all so friendly. They even have a cozy kids corner with games and toys. My kids loved this! Highly recommend trying them out. The new location is beautiful, spacious, and worth it!

Food - 7/10 Service - 9/10…read moreParking in Plaza Clean Bathroom A great place where everything is gluten free! My friend who is gluten free loves this place and I was finally able to come with her. They make everything here so you don't have worry about any allergen and no outside drinks are allowed. I got the spicy chicken quesadilla which surprised me with hot cheetos as it wasn't written on the menu but i think it's the new add on. This was not spicy at all but I am good with spice so that may be why. It came with 2 quesadillas cut into 4 slices and the wrap tasted like ur regular tortilla. Great place for gluten free options and they even have desserts and pasta. Note the hours aren't your regular hours daily so make sure to check before hand.

I spend 25 dollars I got a chai and quesadilla. The chai…read morewas very sweet but okay- however the food was not worth even 10 dollars. I am POSITIVE that the desserts are probably very good! However, their hot food was not worth it. Chicken was very rubbery, cheese was barely on it but the tortilla was good.

I have always been a huge fan of Crack'd- I love their breakfast burritos and hash browns so very…read moremuch. However, the team of people that work there are truly the most amazing people. When we were in the process of losing our soul mate of a dog to lung cancer they would go above and beyond for our random orders and would always try to bring a smile to our face when we would pick it up. She wouldn't eat so we would call & ask for plain unseasoned grilled chicken or just bacon or whatever it was they always helped us out. Her last meal was bacon on the beach (her favorite place). Thank you for the amazing service.

Ya know, I once navigated to this place on accident before? Yeah. Still not sure what my GPS was…read moredoing that day. Because I normally go to the one in Salem. But on this day, I thought to myself, "Self, I really hate making that busy-as-hell left turn on South Broadway in Salem. What if we took a journey to the Andover location instead?" And so it was. I enter this cozy little restaurant carefully tucked against a slightly submerged parking garage. Although, I probably shouldn't say "little" because the interior was noticeably larger than its Salem counterpart. It's also noisy AF in there when it gets busier than a New York subway. So naturally, I ordered my usual to-go (a Country Classic with an extra egg and hashbrowns for those who don't know). Only it wasn't *quite* ready on time. Which, to be fair, is kind of a minor point. Thing is, they have to shout your name whenever your order is finally ready. This in and of itself can prove to be quite the challenge when bellowing atop the already roaring crowd of customers impeding the otherwise accessible pickup shelves. I'll do my best to describe the interior since I wasn't really able to take pictures. But try to imagine an L-shaped dining area with the longest part hosting a row of countertop seats facing the windows. Beyond that sits a rather modest dining area with a few more tables. Next to that sits the gender neutral restrooms. It's strange and cramp, particularly when the place is packed tighter than a sardine can. Sufficed to say, I'm not much a fan of the interior design here. Being the partial recluse that I am, I offer the following best practice for a place so riotous: mobile order that shiz, cuh! Seriously. I had to put in my noise cancelling earbuds to appease my misophonia. The good news is....the food is still awesome. The eggs? Creamier than crème fraîche. Taters? Eh, I don't why...but these seemed way more seasoned the very first time I tried them. Fortunately, they actually pair rather well with their refined version of ketchup. The bacon? Well...let's just say I wish it were served well done. Not sure if I'm able to request that. But I'll scope out my options next time and get back to you all. That's it though. Nice place, WAY easier to get to than its Salem counterpart, but a bit too cramp and noisy for my taste which means....I'll likely ever dine in here. It's all good though, because I'm still giving Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee in Andover 4 Country Classics with all the fixins out of 5.

Pop Donut is a lovely shop. I tried one of their Oreo donuts and it was delicious! When my sister…read morewas having trouble deciding on what to order, the cashier was super sweet and patient and let her take her time, since they weren't as busy in the later morning. The interior is decently spacious, making dining in a nice experience. Their breakfast sandwiches are also good quality, I'd definitely recommend coming here instead of a chain place if you're looking for reasonable prices and excellent service.

Excellent cute family run business! They are so attentive and sweet here as well as patient while…read moreyou order. The place is very clean and offers a WIDE selection of donuts to choose from, one for everyone!

Best bagels in town! I love the French toast bagel. Also their breakfast sandwiches are delicious…read more Warning though - they are served with a lot of egg. Super filling and fresh though! I also love all the flavored ice coffee. Cinnamon and snickerdoodle are my faves. Really just anything with chocolate is good.

Bagels are great, everything else is poorly managed. The kids working there are very pleasant but…read morehave zero training or are just not set up to provide proper service. Today, for the 20th time, I had to order smoothies at the register. One girl working the register and making the smoothies (how is this possible). Everyone behind me had to wait about 8 minutes to just pay for what they had in their hand! ‍ Why didn't I order online, because it seems like they had an elementary school kid set up th online ordering. This time, I couldn't change an expired credit card! My kids love it so I dealt with the hassle today but I'm done with this place.

I am not a huge fan of any of the Perfecto's as I feel their bagels are far from what I would…read moreconsider a "New York Bagel." There are many places in the area that have a better bagel and that is the base of anything that I would order from here. Whether it was a chicken salad sandwich (All white meat, celery, carrots, sesame seeds, mayo with and sweet onion dressing) which I find to be "watery" or the Tuna Salad (All white tuna with celery, sweet relish, mayo and a touch of dill) which I don't like because I don't like dill. That is not their fault. But the tuna is very strong to my taste buds. The Freezato which is their version of a Frappachino is decent although you don't have a ton of swirl flavors to choose from. I wish they had more.

This might be my new favorite coffee place. We've been twice now in just two weeks. The first time…read morewe got two iced coffee drinks: a cupcake flavored latte and the standard freezato. Both were perfect for a hot day. We also had the farmer's special which is egg, bacon, sausage and cheese on a french toast bagel with a side of syrup. Brilliant idea and perfect execution. The chicken pesto sandwich was every bit as good. We added bacon and tomato. On out second trip we repeated the chicken pesto sandwich, because it was that good. This time we also tried the blueberry cheesecake muffin. Oh. My. God. Best muffin ever. Also new for us here was the Cubano - another excellent sandwich. Service was friendly and helpful, if a tad confusing when ordering in person. You order the food first at the far end of the counter then order your coffee at the cash register and tell them what food you ordered. Ordering only was very straight forward. Inside was nicely air conditioned and provided a great spot to view all the tummy looking pastries. I very nearly went for the blueberry cheesecake muffin. There are also a good number of popular outdoor tables.

Always go above & beyond. The Fenway breakfast sandwich is second to none! The fireplace is cozy in…read morewinter - really lovely.

Tucked away in North Andover with street and dedicated parking, this is a cute donuts and coffee…read moreshop. They have the best donuts and muffins by far. Not too sweet, more on the cake like texture. They have numerous flavours to choose from that makes a for a perfect snack. This is a crowd favourite at work, especially for those long meetings and workshops. Service is fast and nice. I got 6 muffins and a dozen donuts for around $50.

Stopped by Ultimate Perk on a beautiful spring day and enjoyed one of my first iced chai lattes of…read morethe season. This iced chai was a great one. You can tell they don't use the run of the mill boxed chai syrup to make their chai lattes as the flavor was unique, but in the best way. My husband described it as "the spices of carrot cake in a cup" and I sort of like his description. If chai lattes are your thing, this is certainly one to try! My husband ordered a New Orleans cold brew coffee and this was also delicious. He doesn't usually have any sugar in his coffee, but tried it the way the drink was suggested (with cream and sugar) and wasn't disappointed. It wasn't overly sweet and the cold brew was smooth and not acidic. Definitely a new go to coffee shop when we're in Andover!

"I had been looking forward to visiting this coffee shop for two years. When I finally went in and…read moreordered my coffee, the barista looked at me and said, 'That is very expensive.' It felt as though I was being judged before even being given the chance to pay--without regard to who I am or what I have. Being treated this way, especially in a manner that felt tied to the color of my skin, was demeaning, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable."

Food was awesome, delicious and filling! Recommend a 1000%, service r cement and the girls were so…read moresweet!

This place is perfect for a quick breakfast. They are so fast with serving the food and they have…read moresome amazing breakfast sandwiches! The staff are friendly and there's seating available. It looks like there was a lot of people grabbing food to go as well. If you like breakfast, you need to come here!

One of the last real doughnuts around !!! Been 3 times ,ate…read more2 doughnuts each visit. Brought home 3 doughnuts after each visit . The lemon filled coconut covered honey dippeded is spectacular and my favorite. One confession... I ate one of the doughnuts that was brought home each time. These things give me joy and it's not my fault my wife doesn't know about my doughnut day pregamming.. ps great service with a smile.

Wow!!! If you have never had a handmade donut and not one off an assembly line - AND you have a…read morepeanut or nut allergy, go no further. They even make a maple frosted with bacon donut FRESH to order!! Coffee is great hot, cold, flavored. Portuguese muffin egg sandwiches are brilliant! Natas (ask a Portuguese friend) are authentic. Subs, sandwiches, too. Malasadas Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. Delightful. Chef/owner is a lively gentleman who knows his stuff!!