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!

Jon makes absolutely the beat tasting cookies hands down! They literally are "Mad Good"!!!~ Debbread more

These are about the worst cookie I have ever had and I have been a home baker for many years -…read more there is absolutely no flavor to them! We bought some at a wine expo in Boston - two packs w/three cookies per pack at $10 each. One pack of p.butter chip the other C.Chip. You could barely taste any p.butter flavor in those cookies - maybe they aren't using a high quality p.butter??. I think they all have a bit too much flour added to them - I just read on the p.butter that they use both bread flour and cake flour which would explain it and they all need a touch of salt. Sorry - but I think they should go back to the drawing board on these.

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

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.

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!

This is always a solid coffee option. They have online ordering which is great. I love the window…read morefor online order pickups. The staff is always super nice. There's some seating inside from what I remember but I have been getting take out from the window lately.

I've been a customer here for years and it just continues to go down in quality while the price of…read moreeverything on the menu rises. It's a shame because this place really used to be a gem, $15 for a sandwich I asked for mayo to be added but I guess I'm expected to do it myself. Kinda ridiculous to expect your customers to do this especially with it being an online order placed for pick up, I wasn't even given utensils to apply the condiments just a plastic sauce cup filled with mayo. Very low effort and quality for the price. I'm sorry but I can't recommend this place until things like this improve.

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?

Absolutely the softest and freshest donuts in New Bedford. Open 24/7 and wow their selection was…read moreplentiful and tasted great. Left with 2 glaze, 1 chocolate dipped, and 1 cheese danish; everyone was happy and a great start to the morning. They also offer savory bites such as a linguica n cheese puff, egg bacon wrap, and sandwiches made to order. Lots of parking and there is a drive thru option too!

Unusual schedule openings. Their malasadas are…read moreextraordinary. Only available a few days. They would sell out if availability was increased to 5 days.