The best cafes in Lynn

19 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Stylish haunt with an old-world vibe serving brunch & snacks, plus coffee, craft beer & cocktails.

58 Batterymarch St (Boston)

Stylish haunt with an old-world vibe serving brunch & snacks, plus coffee, craft beer & cocktails.

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Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

665 Washington St (Boston)

Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

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Trendy nonprofit cafe serving pastries & baked goods, plus cold & hot drink options.

212 Washington St (Boston)

Trendy nonprofit cafe serving pastries & baked goods, plus cold & hot drink options.

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Comfortable cafe known for its espressos (lattes, cortado).

60 Washington St (Salem)

Comfortable cafe known for its espressos (lattes, cortado).

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Tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more.

108 Lincoln St (Boston)

Tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more.

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

1631 Tremont St (Boston)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

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Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.

10 High St (Boston)

Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.

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Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

130 Canal St (Salem)

Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

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Witch-themed coffee shop and clothing store with a gothic aesthetic and spooky treats.

253 Essex St (Salem)

Witch-themed coffee shop and clothing store with a gothic aesthetic and spooky treats.

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Warm, unpretentious coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, sandwiches, soups, salads & baked goods.

20 Front St (Salem)

Warm, unpretentious coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, sandwiches, soups, salads & baked goods.

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Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

197 Derby St (Salem)

Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

In East Campus, 330 Brookline Ave (Boston)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

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Ethiopian coffee & rich pastries fortify laptop warriors at this brick-walled, art-filled cafe.

374 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Ethiopian coffee & rich pastries fortify laptop warriors at this brick-walled, art-filled cafe.

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Coffee shop selling house-roasted beans to go or within the cozy cafe that also serves sandwiches, bagels and pastries; the eatery also…

1520 Tremont St (Boston)

Coffee shop selling house-roasted beans to go or within the cozy cafe that also serves sandwiches, bagels and pastries; the eatery also sells houseplants.

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Cozy coffee shop offering espresso drinks and breakfast sandwiches, plus Wi-Fi.

142 Derby St (Salem)

Cozy coffee shop offering espresso drinks and breakfast sandwiches, plus Wi-Fi.

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Cozy and casual coffee shop offering breakfast, desserts, and sandwiches, plus muffins.

36 Jefferson Ave (Salem)

Cozy and casual coffee shop offering breakfast, desserts, and sandwiches, plus muffins.

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Coffee shop offering breakfast sandwiches and pastries, plus Wi-Fi, in a comfortable setting.

983 Broadway (Everett)

Coffee shop offering breakfast sandwiches and pastries, plus Wi-Fi, in a comfortable setting.

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Need a little serotonin with your caffeine this week? A Sanctuary Cafe blends an extensive coffee and tea menu, a pastry case stocked by…

80 Charles St (Boston)

Need a little serotonin with your caffeine this week? A Sanctuary Cafe blends an extensive coffee and tea menu, a pastry case stocked by local makers, and a cozy bookstore vibe, plus a reservation-only cat lounge of friendly permanent residents you can watch from the café or visit for purr therapy.

From the Somerville newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Laid-back cafe (and clean, too), for hot chocolate, snacks and yoga, as well as adoption opportunities.

108 Newbury St Unit C (Peabody)

Laid-back cafe (and clean, too), for hot chocolate, snacks and yoga, as well as adoption opportunities.

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