5 Best Coffee Shops in Andover

“Myself and two friends were watching & photographing trains at the Ballardvale MBTA station on Saturday 3/23/24. a Very nasty, rainy day. We decided we were getting hungry and, and noticed a pizza shop across the tracks. None of us really wanted pizza, but we headed that way anyway. As we got closer we saw the sign for LULU's LUNCHBOX next to the pizza shop, and decided to check it out. Best decision ever!!!. I had never even heard of a Shawarma before, but they offered both beef & chicken. A Shawarma is very much like a wrap sandwich, but huge. The young girl in the shop told us that everything was made fresh daily, and this was evident as she cooked the beef & chicken fresh for us. I got the Beef Shawarma, and I have to say, it was absolutely delicious. Both of my companions got the Chicken shawarma, and it theirs looked just as good. The Lunchbox is small with one table, and extremely clean & friendly. I finished my shawarma, and even though I was full, my taste buds wanted more. I regret not ordering one to go for dinner. This place is a hidden gem, and I highly recommend giving it a try. Bob V. Carver, Mass.Parking: Plenty“

“Randomly popped in when in the area and was impressed. The food was excellent had the bacon jack. I recommend it. Also got a side of hash browns and a smores liquid desert. Everyone else at my table enjoyed what they got as well. Doesn't seem to be anything bad on the menu.“

“Great coffee shop, antique feeling but well equipped with a good breakfast and later brunch/lunch menu. Seasonal selections are awesome as well. I've always gotten the Ham and Cheese croissants, flakey puffy croissants with perfectly tasting and paired ham slices and cheese, and all the muffins are fresh and topped with sugar or crumbles. Coffee menu is standard but more than enough for me, without the California nouvelle experiments. I love soups and have tried their tomato, creamy and like my homemade, but it was refrigerated and had to be microwaved to reheat. Not bad but mine wasn't as steaming hot as I like from a fresh pot. It's busy most mornings, but tables and window seats open up quickly. Parking is easy and plentiful.“

“The JP Licks in andover is the best! The staff are kind helpful and can create conversation, especially Will, and Mark! This is my favorite ice cream place it has an amazing variety of flavors and toppings! It is also right downtown so perfect for a nice night!“

“It a good place to treat the kids to pink frosted donuts. I am not a fan it's to expensive for me.Parking: If it's busy the place is hard to parkKid-friendliness: Not really made for sitting, but lots of treatsWheelchair accessibility: In and out easy just a small curb, has a ramp to enter“