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    Lu's Cafe & Bakery

    4.8 (64 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Asian lettuce chicken wraps
    Petra E.

    I finally got to try Lu's at their new location and found the same delicious food in a spacious new location with lots of seating. I got the Banh Mi and Lettuce Cups and would get both again (it was at least my second time on the lettuce cups). I have pretty much stuck to the Vietnamese part of the menu so far and also loved the vermicelli bowls. The coffee was excellent, but since Vietnamese coffee is a bit sweet for us we tend to take one home and mix it with our own coffee for a toned down version. I'm sure this is a sacrilege to die hard fans, but we enjoy it that way, getting a bit of the sweet treat but not quite so sweet as the default. We also loved splitting the complementary chocolate chip cookie that you sometimes get here. I very much want to try some of the baked goods which are one of the big specialties. The new space itself is very modern with quite a few tables as well as a cozy corner. They have a counter ordering system which can accommodate multiple lines when busy. The location is right on the busy part of Essex so parking is the only bit of a pain. There is something on the website about validating parking but for the 45 cents or whatever I paid the meter to pick up my food I couldn't be bothered to figure that out.

    Mango Iced Tea
    Gloria L.

    What a great local cafe! I've only had the ice tea from here, but definitely going to try all the different goodies. They have a walk up stand where you order and they always give dog treats, so bring your fur baby along! The mango tea with popping boba was delicious, I need to try the Vietnamese coffee for sure. Great service and Thor approved!

    Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    The Vietnamese iced coffee is the best iced coffee I had in a long time the bread pudding was delicious as well.

    Matthew A.

    I have been staking this place for months! GLad that they are open and got to give it a try. A hole in the wall, parking is available in the lot in front. COVID ordering only you call in and they bring out your order. I didnt have to call in as a staff was out when I arrived and took my order. I came for the bahn mi. Glad I did as this was the real deal! Perfect sandwich , generously filled. I also had egg rolls (pork filled) which were hot and fresh. A also got a free chocolate chip cookie to boot! PPE was doned by staff (mask and gloves) which was appreciated. This will def be on my regular lunch stops.

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    James T.

    Came here for an early lunch. Only pick up at the moment, but great service. I love how they leave a little note for you on your order. I got the Vietnamese iced coffee, pernil breakfast melt and steak banh mi with jalapeños. The Vietnamese coffee was excellent! Often people make it too sweet- but I felt like they figured out the right ratio of condense milk to coffee; just remember to mix the condense milk because it does layer on the bottom of the drink. I wouldn't recommend the Pernil breakfast melt- I love how it's on a buttery croissant, but I wished they gave a little more meat! The banh mi was excellent- I've never had the steak chopped up it's usually in thick long pieces and you gotta tear the meat with your front teeth which can ruin the experience sometimes because the baguette is already crispy and you can make a mess trying to tear the meat: ps you gotta get it with the jalapeños for the extra kick!

    Stephanie R.

    First time ordering and absolutely love it. Quick and easy plus I got a free little cookie. Customer Service is amazing definitely will go back.

    Custom cake

    Lus did a phenomenal job making my son's first birthday cake. We were going with a "wild one" theme. The cake turned out beautiful and beyond our expectations. They were very easy to work with and responded promptly to our cake order. It was lemon cake with strawberry filling and was as delicious as it was beautiful! Highly recommend for custom cake orders!

    Pernil breakfast melt

    I stumbled across this place and all I can say is wow. I got a Vietnamese Iced mocha coffee, and a Pernil Breakfast Melt sandwich. So good! It's like pulled pork and egg, cheese, and tomato on a toasted croissant. Plus I got a free warm cookie. Is there any better way to start the day? The staff were polite and efficient. They are conveniently located in the parking lot across from the courthouse and they validate parking, though I was able to grab a spot on the street. I don't think they have an inside sit down area, but they did have a couple picnic tables out front. Based on this experience, I can't wait to come back again and try something from their lunch menu. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.

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    I ordered banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. Have to say it's pretty fair compared to other banh mi I have tried in Lowell.

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    Caramel Vietnamese Iced Coffee! Super delicious and fresh coffee!! The staff it's friendly.

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    Small takeout. Breakfast sandwiches and coffee hit the spot. Worth trying, I'm sure you will go back.

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