Changing Tides Café

Just the nicest staff and really great food. The owner (I believe) saved the day when my 2 yo dropped her cake pop and offered her another one. She also offered to make my kids a PB and J and asked how I liked the toasty-ness of my breakfast sandwich in case it was for my littles. Favorite little coffee shop I've found in a while!

This is a very long overdue review that I meant to write a few weeks ago after visiting the area on vacation. Let me just say, during my week's stay in Newburyport, I tried all the local coffee shops and Changing Tides Cafe was the best one. The staff was friendly, the owner was lovely, the pastries are delicious, and the coffee is phenomenal. They use George Howell Beans, but so do a lot of other places, and I've come to realize that even when using a high quality bean, it doesn't actually matter unless the barista is trained properly on how to care for and use the bean in coffee. These baristas know. I love that they offer pour-overs or French presses of each of their specialty beans and that they never seem to rush the process. Throughout my multiple visits I tried their breakfast sandwich, peach muffin, white-chocolate raspberry scone, and strawberry glazed donut, as well as 3 or 4 different coffees they offer. I was more than pleased each and every time I came back. The peach muffin caught my eye first because you don't typically see that offered at a lot of coffee shops, rather you get the same selection of blueberry, chocolate, or cinnamon flavors, which they also offer here, but I made sure I tried the unique ones. I'm so glad I chose it. The peaches were sweet and the muffin was so soft and fluffy. The white-chocolate raspberry scone was just as good. Maybe the best scone I've ever had. I took one bite and went "now that's how you do a scone." Most scones you buy these days are overcooked, dry, and crumbly, and there's this misconception that that's how they're supposed to be. Nope. Changing Tides knows how to do a scone. And a decadent one at that. The fresh raspberry and the creamy white chocolate is the perfect combination. The scone's texture and composition is just right; it's not as moist as a muffin, but not dry and stale; it easily breaks apart but doesn't completely disintegrate when you dip it into coffee. Now, let me tell you about this homeade strawberry frosted donut- Just Increible. They only offer donuts on Fridays and Saturdays, and I am so glad I was able to snag one on the last day of my vacation. What a soft and pillowy donut and the sweet, sticky frosting- Just out of this world! They had a whole bunch of other flavors too, of course, but these donuts are like the size of my entire hand! I was blown away. The atmosphere here is so nice and comfortable, too. I enjoyed all of my visits out back on the patio, which has lots of furniture and different seating options with tables. There's a few tables and a couch inside as well. The bathroom is clean and spacious. The people, not just the staff, but the fellow customers, are so sweet and friendly. Changing Tides was simply everything I wanted from a local cafe. I of course loved the coffee and treats, but more than anything, I appreciated the humanity behind this business. You just don't get service and quality like this in most places anymore. So to everyone at Changing Tides, thank you for what you're doing.

This is a great spot for coffee and baked goods! We got the white chocolate raspberry scone and two specialty iced lattes - amazing! The staff was super friendly and kind, they also had a Tuesday special for iced coffee. A must stop when in town. ~Des

Changing Tides is a fantastic spot for breakfast, especially if you’re craving a hearty breakfast sandwich. The service is impressively quick, making it perfect for a busy morning. The atmosphere is inviting, whether you’re grabbing a bite on the go or staying for a bit. While their coffee is a little on the sweet side for my taste, everything else more than makes up for it. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Changing Tides Café has not just a lovely atmosphere, but also friendly staff, great food, and amazing coffee! My partner and I went here for Valentine's Day, and it was just an overall pleasant experience! The mocha latte I got is the best I've had around here, and the donut egg sandwich was tasty and filling! Definitely will come back again! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️