Hands down the best Dominican/Latin food I've had in Lowell!! The menu has a ton of variety, and the service was amazing. Everything tasted very flavorful and fresh, our tostones were made to order and tasted perfect especially with the side sauce. The sit down vibe was delightful and many take out orders came through while we were eating. Also highly recommend trying their fresh juices! The tamarind and lemonade were both refreshing. read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - Plates with yellow rice, beans, chicken and beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Best place ever! Burritos are so good as well as the rice, tostones, fries, everything tastes fresh and very tasteful!

The Cuban sandwich is awesome I had the feels for a little Cuban taste they didn't disappoint , the atmosphere is calm and nice and cozy inside . Food is cooked and prepared quickly so no long wait and very worth it ...this little find didn't disappoint at all even my son was good with his meal ....they are extremely nice and helpful here and they bring it out to your table when it's prepared ......HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving them a try read more

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Staying in a hotel nearby so grabbed lunch here since I read that Thursdays were Sancocho days! I've never had sancocho before but had Dominican friends who love it. I ordered it for lunch and got a small side of rice- for $7! I was so surprised at the flavor- I was expecting brothy, thick, and comforting but it was a huge hit of garlic and delicious seasoning! I ate all my rice by using it to scoop up all the broth (which was really more like a sauce!). There were pieces of bone-in chicken, carrots, potatoes, plantain I think, and maybe even sausage. It was very savory and hearty. Most customers ordered from the Dominican dishes in the front - the cashier will show you what they have for lunch that day. You order and pay at the front and can either get it to go or dine-in. Dining in was very comfortable - a lot of tables and chairs and kept clean. read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - a bowl of soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The food and service are great! Plenty of ready options are available, making it perfect for a quick bite. The portions are generous, and the dining area is welcoming and friendly. read more

Had the Spanish Food plate with Yellow Rice, Chicken Stew and Plantains. Amazing flavor and generous portion size. Time Out has earned a repeat customer for sure. read more

The food at the Timeout Cafe is amazing. We had a company event and the owner was very accommodating to us as well. We got roasted chicken, roasted pork, yellow rice and salad with dressing and it was all delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS! I came in with my newborn, and I was treated with such kindness! The food was divine. I can't wait to come back. read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - Beef, plantains, and yellow rice. Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

My favorite place to get a plate of Spanish food in Lowell! I got yellow rice, beef with sauce, & salad. There are 2 different types of beef, pork, & chicken. You could pick either yellow or white rice and salad or plantains. For a plate it costs about $12. I think it use to be like $6-8 before COVID :( but this place is so delicious and the women that works there is super sweet! read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - Yellow rice, beef with sauce & salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

We ordered a couple of the food trays for a recent party --- and they were a huge hit! The steak/peppers/onions tray was absolutely amazing. From the moment we picked up the tray, we could tell from the smell that we were in for quite a treat. And then the flavor and taste were perfect. People were raving about it. We also had a tray of rice with black beans that was delicious. We can't wait to go back soon to dine-in and get a meal. read more

Nice to try a new place in downtown Lowell for lunch. I got a grilled chicken wheat wrap with sauteed red peppers and onions and melted cheese. It was really pretty good and the price was more than fair at $6.00. It looked like they had a handful of hot Spanish dishes that a few people had ordered... seemed like good portions too. Parking can be an issue in downtown Lowell, but you can usually hunt something down if you keep your eyes open. I would say that Time Out is definitely worth trying out for breakfast or lunch. I want to try a few more of their menu items and then revise my review accordingly. read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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The food is amazing. I usually get the Everyday Spanish food plate and pick and choose from the offerings they have out. Favorites for the plate include: yellow rice, stewed pork, pinto beans, fried plantains, and stewed ribs. The flan and tres leche are also pretty great. I've only had great service here. read more

Great place and awesome prices for the food! Nice friendly staff and they offer more servings if you ask! Spent 20 dollars for a whole lot of food! If you want a nice vibe with a bang for your buck, go here!! read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I've been coming here for years, love their chicken empanadas and Spanish rice. Very sweet lady who works the register. It's like eating at home. read more

Its hard to find a place that is both spanish and american food. I love that they make me feel welcome even if I don't speak spanish and the woman is always kind enough to explain to me what the foods. Their chicken pastelitos are a bit different then I am accustomed to, but the $6.00 plate is a a favorite! Great place for a hearty lunch between classes to keep the brain fueled instead of over priced junk food from the college cafeteria. Appeared clean and I enjoyed being served off real plates and silverware, I felt more like I went home for lunch. read more

This is a lovely little family owned Spanish cafe frequented regularly by my classmates at Middlesex. Time Out Cafe is bright, open, clean, relaxed, friendly, and inexpensive. It is a perfect place to grab a bite to eat or get something for take away. The people who work there speak English and Spanish, so don't be intimidated if you only hear people speaking Spanish. The family that owns/runs the place is super friendly. The back counter has a steam table with a wide variety of Spanish foods (rice, beans, all sorts of meat dishes, plantain, etc.); but their menu has many non-Spanish options as well. There are menu boards on the walls, but I find it much easier to order from the menu situated on the far left hand side of the counter. I am a WASP vegetarian and was a bit worried that there wouldn't me much for me there....I'm not a huge fan of Spanish food. I was very happy to find that they make eggs/omelets all day...and brownies that are worth their calorie/fat content. The prices are incredibly reasonable and the owners seem really lovely. *I am always a bit reluctant to try new places in the city by myself, so I joined my friends for lunch there last month. I am so happy that I did! I would have been confused/put off by the setup without having someone there to explain it to me: You order and pay at the back counter and the food is brought to you at your table. There are rubbish bins/busing stations located at both the front entrance and back right hand corner, so you have a place to put your tray and such when you are done. There is a pleasant, clean, unisex loo is located in the far back right corner of the restaurant. read more

I've walked in a couple of times before to check out what they had but today I actually bought something. I purchased a plate for $6 where I picked two choices (Spanish rice and chicken) plus a free side of salad or plantain. It was reasonably priced, flavorful, and fresh. Aside from American/Latino lunch and dinner options, they also sell drinks like hot chocolate, tea, and snacks amongst other things. The layout is also modern and clean. My only minor complaint was that I smelled like the food being prepared after leaving but equatorial cuisine tends to be aromatic so I didn't mind too much. Check it out and support small business! read more

I come here quite often for lunch or dinner. The food is really good; like homemade, and their prices are fair. They have many options on their menu like salads, sandwiches, soups, etc., and Spanish food! The atmosphere is relaxing; people can feel at home while eating. The employees are friendly and caring for their costumers. I recommend anyone to visit this place if they haven't done so to give it a try, it is worth it! read more

It was nice to see this location morph from hot dogs to diner fare. Nice place to sit and nosh. The food is only fair. I had their chicken salad....might as well have been mystery meat. It had a weird consistency, like mushy tuna fish. Their grilled chicken pannini was better. The wait for your food can be a bit long if you've just walked in for a quick bite. had another sandwich that was rather skimpy for the price. Still, it is nice to see an occupied storefront, keeping downtown Lowell active and lively. read more

My friend told me about this little cafe a few days ago so I decided to give it a try. I was definitely not disappointed. I got a passion fruit milk shake, a pork pastelitos, and a shrimp panini. It was all very delicious and reasonably priced. They have a wide selection menu and the staff is very nice. I'll definitely be back. read more

I've come here multiple times and never been disappointed. Definitely recommend !!! I get the lunch special or the steak and cheese sandwich. Amazing. read more

This is the most surprising place I've ever been. The food was tremendous. This is my new spot when I head downtown, which is all the time. Don't ever go away!! read more

Really solid lunch, reasonably priced, nice owners. I'm happy to give this place my money. Lowell could use a few more places like it.

Gave a decent size amount of food for 8 bucks that came with a couple meats, huge thing of rice and the food was really good. Place is really small and they might need to expand if business is good. Will come back here again if I don't want to venture into Lawrence for these types of food. read more

Delicious! Huge menu plus prepared Spanish food selection. Nice room, pleasant service. Reasonable prices. Recommended.

I was very excited to try this cafe given it's Caribbean cuisine. Unfortunately I was very disappointed when I tried the food. The lady who served me was very nice, not nice enough to make up for what I ate. I ordered yellow rice and chicken. I've been to a lot of Caribbean/Latin American eateries and this one did not perform as well as I wished. The food seemed to be not fresh but maybe I came when business was slow, it was about 1pm. I guess it's not bad because the prices aren't high. read more

My favorite place for takeout, downtown Lowell. Best place for a quick bite. Best prices. Always delicious. My girlfriend and I live one block away. (We found this little gem during the 2019 folk festival - we must have gotten 25 empanadas throughout the week!) They have been our go-to spot ever since! Consistently good service. Delicious every time! read more

I went there for breakfast and was not disappointed. I was sick of eating at places like Dunkin' Donuts so I decided to give this place a try and support local business. I feel bad when I see that these restaurants are empty, especially after one of my favorite places Bad Dawgs had to close. The food there was cheap, I got pancakes and eggs for $3.25 I think. The pancakes were decent and the eggs were really good since they were real and not eggbeaters. I think you can get one pancake for a dollar which is pretty much the cheapest thing you can eat for breakfast. I haven't tried the paninis but I might go back since my experience was pretty good. read more

Don't confuse my 5 stars as 5 star dining at a fancy place. This is authentic and excellent Dominican food with a bonus of some really great panini. It's an odd combination but it rocks. read more

Never disappoints. The food is so good and the owner is very sweet. Nice to have somewhere local and authentic without having to drive to Lawrence read more

Solid panini sandwiches, with a willingness to make it to order. Decent prices. The Havana really is a perfect medianoche! The Time Out Club has nice chunks of chicken throughout. Very kind and friendly staff. They opened in March of this year, replacing "Hot Dawgs". Do yourself a favor and visit this establishment to keep them running! We need more places in downtown Lowell that are clean and serve great tasting food at reasonable rates! read more

Delicious Dominican food at great prices! Had rice and peas and beef in sauce and plantains. Excellent!

A friend of mine told me they make mofongo and I haven't had mofongo since my trip to Puerto Rico. So, on my lunch break, I decided to order shrimp mofongo. They make it with shrimp or pork. I chose shrimp bc sometimes pork can be over cooked. Anyway, it def wasn't comparable to the one I had in Puerto Rico. The mofongo itself was a bit chunky, which I liked, but the shrimp I got were little shrimps, the ones that taste fake. For $14, I expected to get maybe 5-6 large shrimps which I would've preferred, but rather I got a bunch of small shrimps with onions and peppers. I was disappointed. Maybe next time I'll try the pork one. read more

Time Out Cafe and Eatery - Shrimp mofongo - Sandwiches Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

My experience this morning at Timeout Cafe and Eatery highlights the tension that sometimes exists in gentrifying cities like Lowell. I saw this place driving by and was drawn by the sign on the sidewalk saying "breakfast, hot coffee, omelettes and pancakes". From the looks of it I was expecting to find a cozy brunch spot which Lowell is desperately in need of. Instead I found a small family style Spanish place. The people were nice and the food was good so I'm not complaining. Places like this are part of what make Lowell the interesting place it is.... read more

Poorly air conditioned and slow service. Also they weren't frying any food the day I came in thusly eliminating half of the menu. The food was good but the lemonade was atrociously sweet. The wait really leasened the appeal. read more

I came here during the dinner break of a huge Science Conference for high school students. The place was packed with kids from the conference, with every table taken and a line to the door. The line took forever and the food took a long time to make. However, it was well worth the wait. I got an eggplant Parmesan panini and a papaya smoothie. They were both delicious. The people (only two) were so friendly and the food was inexpensive. Not that quick, but worth it if you have a few minutes. read more

I love this place! My friends and I used to go there all the time. When you walk in it always smells amazing and it's such a cute place. The people are always friendly, the prices are very good (the student discount is much appreciated), and the food is delicious. There is also a good amount of options on the menu. The wait can be a little long at times so it is good to go when you aren't in a rush. read more

Such a great, little place! They have great Spanish food which is a great deal for only 6 bucks. Their salad is also amazing, they have a great dressing. The people are so nice and friendly. read more

You don't get much better in a cafe/eatery/diner. You can get a Spanish-style lunch plate with your choice of various beans and meats and rice (the pork is insanely delicious!) for $6.00, or you can order paninis and sandwiches. They make a great Cuban (the "Havana") and Eggplant. But here's icing-on-the-cake: they have drinks you don't find everywhere. How about a classic Dominican Morir Sañando? Orange juice + milk + sugar + ice. Delicious! Or a smoothie made with Guanabana? Time Out is an absolute treasure. If you're in a hurry and only get 30 minutes for lunch, this may not be your place unless you get the Spanish lunch plate. Sandwiches and shakes take a little time, but it's worth every minute! read more

This is my new favorite place!!!! The food is absolutely amazing. The prices are excellent! The women who work there are so sweet. I would recommend this place to any and everyone !!! read more