I was happily sipping my iced latte, thinking it tasted great... until halfway through when I…read morenoticed something strange lurking at the bottom of my cup. It was buried in the ice, so I didn't catch it at first. When I got home and dumped the rest into the sink, I was absolutely horrified. Mixed in with the melting ice was a soggy, crumpled paper receipt -- and not even for my order. I had already drunk HALF of the latte. Beyond disgusting. I'm completely appalled and will absolutely not be going back after this experience.

On my way to Quebec I needed coffee and stopped at Central Cup. There was a Dunkin' Donuts…read morenext-door but I wanted to go local. They had delicious coffee and gluten free bagels, which is right up my alley. Had a ver tasty breakfast sandwich and latte. The barista was helpful and showed me information about the bagel which is helpful since I am gluten sensitive. Parking right at the front of the building and the café with spacious and warm. A great stop!

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.

This location is NOT a retail location and is not customer facing. This location is NOT a coffee…read moreshop. It's an office and their roastery. I didn't know this beforehand when I went to the Acton location and also wasted a ton of time trying to find it. Go to one of their other locations like The Godfrey in Downtown Crossing Boston or the Boston Public Market.

Excellent coffee and amazing food, including best pastries from Seven Stars Bakery. The relaxed and…read morequiet ambience coupled with excellent service is conducive to a wonderful experience. I had the pleasure of chatting finer coffee points with Mr. Howell himself (see photo). And the adjoining shop has first-rate coffee paraphernalia as well as George's coffee selection!

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 had a great time at lost shoe! They have really yummy sours (the helicopter especially is so…read moregood and the fishies one was extremely tasty). I also quite enjoyed the sangria and tried the coffee stout and the belgian dubbel which were all really good. I wasn't a big fan of the belgial tripel. The bar snacks (loaded tots and pretzels with various dips) were great as well. However they don't really have actual food so we went across the street to get food and they didn't mind us bringing in outside food!

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.

Drove from Lowell over the Chelmsford this morning. Always worth the trip…read morefor the coffee but I was disappointed to find the team in total chaos this morning. The wait was so long and they clearly haven't figured out the balance between managing online and in person orders. An additional person is needed to simply take the orders in house. The person they had on deck this morning was frantically trying to take orders and move food from the kitchen to the online pick up area. Three people making drinks and still backed up making what should have been a relaxing morning tense and unpleasant. I want to be clear that every person I saw was doing their best to make things work and this is a systems issue. I like this place and I offer these comments to encourage them to look at their system and find ways to improve.

Great tasting and affordable cold brew coffee! Wish there was seating, but the building is…read moredefinitely more suited for roasting beans and not intended to be a sit-down cafe. Still, it has a very unique interior. Staff was very friendly too. Just be careful pulling out as you have to pull out on a winding road with low visibility.

Excellent coffees to select from. The friendly staffs help a lot. The parking is not as easy as I…read morewanted, but paying extra attention is OK to ensure safety.

So, how to begin? I…read morelove coffee, my wife loves coffee, and for many years we have preferred to drink it hot and black. We are far from being kids any more so the need for sugar and milk/cream to mask the sometimes burnt or bitter taste no longer fits with our health and longevity goals, In the past, we drank coffee for the delightful effects of caffeine and we still do! However, about five years ago we discovered the world of specialty coffee and that was a revelation. We now drink coffee for the taste, the taste shaped by growing region, bean variety, soil, altitude, and a competent roaster. The main issue with seeking out such delicious coffees is affordability. Today, you can order all kinds of exotic specialty coffees from many fine roasters throughout the world and we still do. We just didn't want to go broke! What we needed was to find a local coffee roaster who could supply us with diverse, high quality coffee beans at a reasonable cost. We have found that roaster and it is King David Coffee Roasters located in Nashua, NH. We buy only whole bean, light roasted coffee from King David. Our favorites so far are: Organic Fair Trade Peru, Costa Rica Tarrazu, Ethiopian Harrah, and Tanzania Peaberry. We drink those coffees on a daily basis, but do stray every now and then and buy pricier coffees from other quality roasters. We do like our coffee! Since discovering King David we have been quite pleased with the quality of their beans and their value pricing. King David also stocks several dark roasted coffees. We don't drink dark roast, we don't like dark roast, we don't buy dark roast, so we withhold judgement on those coffees. King David does offer an espresso blend which we haven't tried, but our friend who we referred to King David bought their espresso blend and reported it made a very delicious espresso. King David is located upstairs in an older industrial/mill building on Bridge Street in Nashua. If you have the opportunity to visit them, you should - the atmospherics are quite charming, heavy beams, high ceilings, heavy doors, it's all there. The King David space is quite large and the center of attention is their Diedrich coffee roaster. You'll also be greeted by the owner/operator/roaster Carolyn Whitehouse. Whenever I drop in to pick up my beans she is there, and always busy with roasting, packaging, sales, etc. Sometimes there is a second person helping with production tasks but Carolyn is the entrepreneur carrying the heavy daily responsibilities. If you're lucky, you'll be there during a roasting session - ah, the Smokey coffee aromas are so wonderful. If you're very, very lucky, you'll be there during a maple coffee or maple popcorn production run. What a sweet and wonderful aroma! On those days, Carolyn hands you your bag of beans and that aroma is carried out of the building with that bag. It stays with you in your vehicle, gently fading away during your drive home! Of course, you could always skip the visit to King David, order your beans online through their website and avoid the entire sensory experience. Your beans will be delivered to your house via express mail - efficient but not nearly so memorable! King David offers frequent discounts on their offerings. You can check out their offerings through their website www.kingdavidcoffee.com They also have a Facebook page. We take advantage of King David's sales, buying several pounds each time with free shipping. We vacuum pack the beans in individual doses, and keep them in the freezer. This works out very well for us, as we are never out of fresh beans. If you are an avid coffee drinker you really should check out King David Coffee Roasters. Find them on their website, order a bag (ground or whole bean, your choice). Give them a try. These are good people, providing a great product at a fair price. If you love coffee as much as we do - you can't go wrong!

Love King David coffee! Freshly ground and great service! I was able to stop by and purchase the…read morecoffee at the roasters location. 5 star

Brilla is our go to coffee shop in Holden. Coffee is consistently excellent hot or iced…read more Staff and atmosphere are wonderful. They also have a great roasting business.

Very strong coffee and okay pastries. I've heard good things about the mocha so I need to try that…read morein the future. I love that there's a drive thru, that's super convenient. The inside is cute and well maintained. There were lots of families when I went which is always a nice sign.

I'll admit it, I'm a coffee snob. I don't say it with pride, more with resolve. Karma coffee is a…read morecoffee snob's dream, but it comes without the snobbery. The people here are kind and the shop is run well with great adherence to COVID protocols. This isn't a Dunkin, and you're going to pay a lot more for a cup of coffee, but in my opinion, it's well worth it! Tucked off of the road (look for the Papa Ginos and the small Karma Coffee sign to lead you to the back parking lot), this unassuming shop is mostly a roastery that doubles as an excellent coffee joint. We grabbed a cold brew and an iced latte and were thrilled with the high quality of the coffee. Smooth and not overly acidic, both the cold brew and the latte had some wonderful flavor notes and the beans didn't taste burnt. You can tell that Karma is roasting beans right. Give them a shot, you won't regret it!

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.

Great coffee Delicious bakery products, including a fine…read moreselection of gluten free products. Friendly and helpful service team !

A "qualified 4."…read more Been a while, and I work in the area again, so an update after a couple years and a few morning visits. - Still a great vibe, with comfy seats for resting, eating, working, or playing checkers (which they provide), plus a view into the roasting area. - Still good coffee, with two rotating original roasts available daily (one lighter, one darker). - No longer are donut collabs with Donut Stand a Thursday thing. As for food: -- Cranberry Orange Scone: Superb. Slightly sweet, a little biscuity, with good moistness and understated glaze that lets the base shine. Sometimes warm. -- Chocolate Croissant: I doubt this is made in house. Flaky, yes, but something's off. Seems like a prefab product from the freezer section. You can do much better than this. -- Rugelach: Very rich with potent Nutella flavor. A little greasy, but in a good way. Small but packs a flavor wallop. -- Cinnamon Bun: Decent. Nice moist glaze and a somewhat dry winding dough. -- Brioche Bun: A small round braided number similar to a pain swisse but also a Scandinavian bun, with custard and chocolate chips. Innovative, but dry and rubbery. Good coffee and good atmosphere, but a mixed bag on the morning treats, with some hits and misses. Order what works for you and you should be happy, especially when comparing against similar places in the immediate area or distant 'burbs. Just don't expect Boston quality and you'll be fine.