A hidden gem in downtown Lowell! The gelato selection is great and the bakery is out of this world…read more You may blink at the price of a cupcake or other pastry but it is worth it! They are rich and good to split over coffee. Their taro hot chocolate is a treat. If you're looking for something different or are a taro fan, give it a try!

In the heart of downtown Lowell, this is a good spot to grab a treat to go or stick around and…read morewatch players battle it out at the chess club (I believe they meet on Sundays). The place is massive so good for large groups. They serve tea, coffee, gelato, pastries, and quick bites like avocado toast. I had a sweet tooth so I just wanted a little treat and went with the baklava. I loved the nutty flavor and chunks of walnut although it was drenched in honey. The flavor is there but not as flakey as I wanted. The cookie was gooey and semi sweet just the way I like it Service was quick and super friendly. They didn't rush me since I had a tough time deciding my order.

AMAZING Brazilian snack sized hot foods, dessert, and fresh fruit juices!!!…read more Prices for certain items like the conxinha (Brazilian croquets) for only $3.50 are a crazy deal. The menu items are very rare and hard to find. This place is a gem for sure. So many options to explore, but my faves so far: chicken & cheese coxinha, cural corn pudding, the sweet balls made with condensed milk (forgot what it's called), and the passion fruit juice. Everything is so fresh and delicious! I plan on coming here whenever I'm traveling to MA. This is a must try! Highly recommend!!!

I heard some great things about this place from Brazilian friends that live in the area so decided…read moreto check it out for a dessert. There seemed to be many homeless people hanging out on the street outside the place when we visited. They have a few parking spots and that was good. Place was busy when we walked in and continued to be busy throughout our visit as we decided to have our dessert at the place. Information was written in Portuguese but workers spoke English and were very helpful. I went with a passion fruit mousse. It was very rich and sweet. I had about 1/4 and that was enough for me for the day. I took the rest home to enjoy another time.

This place never disappoints! Today, my husband and I got sandwiches and dessert, and everything…read morewas delicious! I got a turkey panini and he got a grilled cheese sandwich. They were large sandwiches and so fresh. For dessert, we got Kataifi, Finikia, a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie. All very good, but the Finikia was my favorite. The service was very friendly. We'll be back!

Dropped by this bakery on Saturday as I can't during the week because they close everyday by 3PM…read moreand on Mondays/Sundays. I got the: -cinnamon bun: this was okay, a little too sweet for my liking and dense even when I heated it up. -tiramisu cup: this was the best thing I got, would definitely come back for these -slice of pizza with mozzarella cheese: can't go wrong with this! Tasty

The place is good if you know what you are looking for. You do not come here for exotic pastries…read morebecause chinese places are not known for exotic pastries (if you do not believe me, go to Chinatown). The only thing close to exotic is their bread which comes filled with meat, hotdogs, or some other fillings. All in all, it is sort of like a Chinatown Express Bakery. They have most of the stuff that a chinatown bakery could have. What was disappointing, however, was that they stopped making the egg custards. Why? No idea....but the person who ran the register said they stopped because no one ordered them. When I say Chinatown Express bakery, I mean it. It suffers from the same problems that the bakeries in chinatown have. Lack of parking (they share the building with a salon that takes up all the parking) can be a big issue. They do not accept credit card. And they tend to run out of buns alot. That said, they have chinatown cakes (cakes with fruit in the middle). That is why most people go there and the cakes they make are very good. Unlike supermarket cakes, they are very light and the frosting seems to be whipped cream based or something similar. they do cost more than supermarket cakes ($18 for a small one), but it is well worth it. If you live in the area and you need chinatown bakery stuff, this is a good substitute (and the prices are actually pretty much the same). By saving on gas, you miss out on things such as egg custards, but it is a very small price to pay if all you need are buns and cakes.

I drive this place alot and decided to try it and hoping I wouldn't have to all the way to…read moreChinatown omg was I wrong. The lady that worked there was super rude and was not nice giving me attitude as I was asking what was inside certain items as I have a child that had allergies. She was borderline disrespectful. I definitely will not be going there ever again. If you want Bakery just make the trip to Chinatown.

Their Fancy Grilled Cheese (Gruyere cheese, bacon, tomato, avocado on ciabatta) is something…read morespecial. I get it without bacon - it doesn't even need it. The bread it's served on is so good, and it's grilled to perfection. I'm obsessed with this sandwich and wish I lived closer! Oh, put your order in online - they take a while to prepare. I'd put the order in at least 10 minutes out.

My favorite local coffee shop! I love all the Asian flavor drinks here. They have black sesame,…read morepandan, Mango Sticky Rice, Banana Coconut, etc. I got the: -coconut mango sticky rice matcha: oh my god, a must order!!! This was sooo delicious. I think about this drink often. Every flavor that was supposed to be there, was there and they blended all together so perfectly. -tiramisu latte: delicious. Again, the flavors are so perfect here. It gets pretty busy here so I recommend ordering online if you're in a rush

this place best bun bao in Lowell…read more the cake here is fuckin' amazing. my parents literally cried when they tasted it also, they make a really good thai tea!!! Better than restaraunts

We arrived on a Saturday night after 6 PM during the Chinese and Vietnamese New Years weekend so I…read moredidn't have great expectations for what would be left. Everyone knows that you have to get to a Chinese bakery early in the morning for the freshness and availability of all their wonderful delights. The dessert/cake display case left much to be desired. Again, it could have been that we arrived later in the day but it didn't seem like there was anything pleasing to the eye. Usually I get super excited and over order the typical Chinese sweet treats and end up with a box full of green tea cakes, sponge fruit cakes, mango custard, and sweet rice cakes. I didn't care for anything here except something called the "Triple" baked bun with was three separate baked buns stuck together with custard, taro and red bean filling. The baked buns are displayed on a rolling bakery cart with each group of buns labeled accordingly. There was a great variety of baked buns that included taro, tuna, hotdog, pork, and one that I've never seen before, "Steak & Cheese." We had to get one to try. Prices were a little higher than the usual Chinatown fare at $1.50 or $ 1.75 for most of the baked buns. My husband and I split a regular steamed pork bun that was filled with the usual pork filling, hard boiled egg and Chinese sausage that is common among all baos. I'm not sure if it's because we were already ravenous, but the pork bao was pretty good. I'd definitely get another one. To see more pics and info, visit http://www.mami-eggroll.com/2014/02/green-forest-tea-house-1-new-chinese.html

October 30th just ordered, still eating, had to post...EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE. I'm from Boston…read moreand I found my go to Asian food restaurant in Lowell. Can't wait to dine in. Gotta get back to my food. GREAT JOB GUYS

Food is ok... it was could not a big deal but the taste is ok... service and ambience is just ok…read moreplace is overrated..

I just finished reading all the reviews and while most of them were positive and well deserved, a…read morecouple of things stood out that I think deserve some comment. Before I get to them I want to jump on the bandwagon and say Rob and Jannette (the owners) are some of my favorite people now. I park my car in the garage across the street from them and feel a gravitational pull to the market every time I park. I sometimes go in there with no need and no idea why I'm going in and walk out with something special. Now to the complaints (which were few but shouldn't go unchallenged). First, some complained that the prices are high. That's true, as well as inevitable at such a small scale. I know the owners aren't becoming rich via this venture. If you're the type of person that only considers prices when forming a value statement, you might be better off going to BJ's. For me, value is a complex calculation that doesn't actually result in something that you can put a dollar sign in front of. I live in the neighborhood so convenience is a factor. The selection, in particular the beer and wine choices, is something that I literally can't find at any other grocery store nearby, thanks to the invisible Puritans in my state that voted down a referendum to allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine. Much of what's available is sourced locally. More important than those, and something that I saw in many reviews, is the wonderful relationship I have with the owners. I can't even walk past the place without a friendly wave from them. They know their products and are happy to answer questions about them. And they know me. They know I try to only eat vegan foods, their amazing Muffaletta sandwich being a notable exception. They know I'm allergic to chocolate. As a regular customer, I get special treatment from them. Try THAT at Market Basket! Just this morning, I ran out of turmeric and ran to the market. They didn't have it on the shelf, but they had it in the kitchen. Rob got me what I needed and refused to take my money. What's something like that worth to you? I also saw some people complain that the produce can be on the edge of spoilage. I can't deny that there have been times when I purchased things only to have them inedible the next day. I understand that this is just normal for a small, owner-operated grocery store with moderate turnover and minimal staff. But instead of writing them off, I alert them when I think something in the display fridge should be removed. Also, I don't stock my refrigerator from MSM. I buy what I need when I'm going to use it and inspect it before putting it my shopping basket. In other words, I don't attempt to treat them like a tiny Hannaford. I treat them like an amazing pantry, which is easy for me since they're in the neighborhood. Before the MSM opened the city conducted a survey among downtown residents that attempted to figure out what types of businesses people would most like to have appear in the neighborhood. A small grocer was at the top of most resident's preferences. I'd like to remind people that now that we have one, we'd better use it... or we'll lose it. I'd also add that whatever problems may exist at MSM, they'll only get better if we reach out to them the way they've reached out to us.

Market Street Market is the only locally-owned grocery store as of the time of writing this. The…read moreowner of the store also owns the building, and he is as friendly and helpful as anyone could ask for. The market carries a nice assortment of fruits and veggies (mostly local), deli meat & cheese, pastas, sauces, breads, coffees, etc. They have a great MA-roasted coffee that is excellent, and you can even get fresh-squeezed OJ by the glass - there's a fancy contraption that allows you to watch the process - or you can get watermelon by the slice. Perfect for those hot summer evenings. There are some muffins and pastries if you need a quick snack, frozen foods, and a decent selection of laundry soaps (like method) and other household necessities. In short, pretty much anything (basic) you'd need to run your home, especially if you already eat out several nights a week. They're open 8am - 8pm. Also, since it's a smaller store, I'm assuming that the owners will stock anything you ask for if there is a growing demand for it. They seem pretty flexible and are definitely open to opinions and feedback on how to make store as good as they possibly can. So why didn't I give it 5 stars? Well, it is pretty small, so there's no way they can stock EVERYthing that I need, which means I'll still probably have to go to a larger store for some things. That and the prices have to be a little higher because they get such small quantities. Otherwise, I'm a fan. I'll try to get at least a few items there every week just to keep them in business, because it's something that was sorely missing from the downtown Lowell area. Stop by and check them out! Tell 'em Jen + Tommy sent you :)

When you are just on the go and need something to eat this is the place to go for a quick bite…read more They have hot and fresh food. They more than just desserts and good tasting drinks. Support your little local shops they usually have the best flavoring food then regular restaurants. Keep in mind the food runs out fast during lunch time but they do make it everyday also you do need to find parking around the area

For the shaved ice from here and the Logan can fruit was old. As if it's been sitting out there…read moreall day and not crispy cold when biting in it. The lady didn't speak English, but I just pointed to what I wanted. Def was not worth it and try another shaved ice place in Lowell