First time having Smokestack Roasters at their food truck in Princeton. I had a caramel cold brew…read morewith a shot of espresso. Enjoyed the flavor of the fresh coffee beans!

I was looking for a local coffee shop in the Fitchburg area and decided on Smokestack because they…read morehave a lot of good reviews. Unfortunately the food and drink didn't quite live up to my expectations. I ordered a cortado and a slice of carrot chai tea bread. The cortado had an unpleasant bitter aftertaste, like the espresso beans were overroasted. I did not realize the bread was gluten-free until I took a bite. The texture was good between the softness of the bread and the crunch of the pumpkin seeds, but didn't have the chai flavor I hoped for. I was asked if I wanted the bread warmed up and buttered so I said yes, not realizing the butter was an extra 75 cents until I checked my receipt. Feels like a bit much for a slice of bread that's already $6.75 (more than my cortado which was $4.50). On the more positive side, the shop is large and spacious with plenty of tables and chairs. There's a play area for children which is pretty cool if you have little ones with you. The ambiance is pretty unique since this is a repurposed garage. They seem very community-oriented with the event posting board at the entrance and the other local products for sale near the register. I would be willing to give this place another try should I be in the area again. I would just order a different drink and food.

Armeno to the rescue once again! Besides being the best coffee roasters i have experienced they…read moreare the most accommodating and understanding company I have dealt with- due to unforeseen events they made sure I had my coffee when I needed it - i cant thank them enough and all their staff for their help - there aren't many companies like theirs left !

I ordered this coffee & was so impressed with the taste. Truly fresh coffee, that's delivered to…read moreyour door. Many companies sell coffee, but Chuckie and his team are the real deal.

Could not have been more impressed with euphoria coffee. I happened to have a meeting nearby so…read moredecided to stop in and was immediately blown away. A massive selection of pour over, cold brews, lattes among others with freshly roasted beans. I went with the Ethiopian Dutch style Cold Brew and was thrilled with the flavor and smoothness. The space is good sized with easy parking and a nice variety of seating options. I wasn't in need at the time but would definitely take a look at their beans the next time I go.

Great little family owned cafe with a warm ambiance. The coffee is excellent, the sausage, egg and…read moreEnglish muffin was tasty and fresh and the service is prompt and friendly. Dine in or take out. If you opt to dine in you order, pay, then find a seat. Your order will be brought to your table. It was disappointing that at 10:30 am on a Wednesday, there were only 2 types of bagels left and they didn't have coconut milk. Not docking a point as there were comparable options available. Plenty of parking, easy to get to.

I really love finding hidden gems like Acoustic Java. I am a sucker for a good book store, AND a…read moregood coffee shop, and Acoustic Java is both! I stopped by to get a couple of coffees to go, and a pastry. The staff was very patient and pleasant to chat with - something I really miss with the larger coffee chains. The coffees were made exactly as I requested, and the pastry was warmed up and wrapped in a foil to maintain the heat. I really love the attention to detail. I'll note that I noticed they use Monin brand syrups (my favorite!). They are not the cheapest option, so it goes to show that the folks at Acoustic Java care about quality over maximizing profit. The location is great - a bit hidden, but the industrial vibe just fits for a small roasting company. I love that the roastery is visible through the glass panels. The packaged beans are all laid out for you to easily read the labels and shop. I love that they carry quality tea for non-coffee drinkers/tea lovers. The merch is also cute, I was very tempted to add yet another coffee shop tote bag to my hoard. They carry a huge variety of used and new books - and they offer the most unique pricing I've ever seen. You can look up the cost of the book online - so long as the condition is roughly the same, that's how much they will charge you for the book (+ tax)! That's amazing, and I don't know how they can possibly even make money with this policy, but with the giant chain and online retailers, it's really the best incentive to get folks to support local. I think one of the biggest highlights here, on top of the great coffee, ambiance, and service, is that they offer various tastings, classes, and live music events. Personally, I feel like this is key in building a community, and I love that they do this. You can look up the different events on their website, some of which are free to attend. I can definitely see this as a place to come read a book over some tea, catch up with a friend over coffee, or take a date to a barista class for a unique experience.

I owe an updated review here. My past review had been negative but I welcomed to give Acoustic Java…read moreanother chance and I'm glad I did. Their coffee remains consistent and they brew the best bean in town. Truly a hidden gem...literally. They're hidden in the back of Rotmans (old furniture store) and you'll never see it from the main road. I drink coffee on a regular basis and could probably consider myself an amateur coffee snob lol. Lately I have made a purchase for teas and my wife didn't like the selections I've chose so they were welcoming and honored an exchange. I just had to pay the difference which I was glad to. We had good company with us and so there's also ample seating in the next room--you can enter from the front of the building as you enter through the main entrance or go through the back. Cheers

Went here expecting a premium coffee experience but coffee was mediocre at best. Slightly oxidized…read moreand maybe beans with some defects. Not worth premium price they charge, but may give another chance to see if they can improve. Hoping it improves.

Tucked away, this is what Yelp is great for. Definitely hidden gem of a coffee shop. They roast,…read moreand can tell you more than I need to know about the flavor profiles. But their passion for coffee comes through in the product...Best espresso drinks in the area.

Lost shoe is a delight. Great atmosphere. On this most…read morerecent trip my husband and I had an iced latte flight inside. My favorite was the lavender but they were all fantastic. The coffee shop is in the midst of a bunch of parking lots and has indoor and out door seating. They host events and pop ups and have a strong community vibe. They have a limited food options but they don't mind if you order food from elsewhere. Hope to be back soon.

I love the winter ambiance with all the string lights and comfy cozy feel. I think it's so…read moreinteresting when a brewery also brews coffee. I tried the pizza tots. They were excellent. And I also have the old fashioned. It was delicious. They made it with hard grapefruit seltzer that they brew themselves. It is very refreshing. I also tried the seasonal latte flight, a cider donut and the banana brûlée latte. I was very pleased with the peppermint mocha. It was minty but not overly so. The gingerbread latte was the best flavor. The cookie butter latte was good. And the vanilla cardamom was my least favorite. I would have liked more of the cardamom flavor. I like that you can try all the seasonal flavors but I would like it better if it was customizable instead of being preset. The service is pretty good. I think you can open a tab or you pay each time you order. There is no waitressing, so they call you up to the bar to get your order and you bring back your dishes to a corner of the counter. The bar/beer side was pretty slow service. I waited for a while to place my order but once I placed my order it wasn't too long before I received my drink.

A really cute spot for great coffee and food! Appreciate they have options for different dietary…read morerestrictions as well

The good..... they had GF offerings. The bad....the GF bread was hard and old tasting. I suspect…read morethey were in the freezer but it wasn't good. I ate the sandwich contents (which was good). I told one of the staff.... She just looked at me (this was bad). I hate paying extra for GF bread... it is almost never good!

Coffee is top notch. Beans are roasted on premises. Pleasant courteous staff. Totally surprised…read moreto see a buzz of activity with about 30 or so patrons at tables and chairs chatting or working on laptops. A large bookshelf held books and some games for the kids. A short line and a small wait was well worth it for a large latte that exceeded Starbuck quality - for about $5.

I love this place and given the long lines every time I go it seems like everyone else loves it as…read morewell . Wishing them continued success !!! Great service and great product Not a super complex formula but they nailed it

I've purchased 2 cakes from Joyce's so far. The first was a birthday cake for my daughter, I gave…read morean inspo pic and it turned out just as I asked for. The cake was a perfect so I decided to order one for my own birthday. I would recommend Joyce's to anyone looking for a delicious cake. The customer service was good as well. Thank you!!

I have had several fruit danish and a raspberry bar. Both outstanding. I find that outstanding…read morebakeries are few and far between. Generous fillings, delightful sweet pastry bread. Friendly staff, fair pricing and excellent value. I have been looking for such a bakery for some time. I must try their pies. They even have lobster tails. What is that? I must ask. Highly recommended.