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Monday, December 17, 2012

Free Coffee Offered at Highway Service Plazas on Christmas Night

There will be free java served at the state's 18 travel plazas from 10 p.m. on Christmas night to 5 a.m. on Dec. 26.

One theory about how Santa gets all his work done is: Coffee. Lots of it. Even if you're not St. Nick, if you need to stay alert driving on Christmas night, the state's highway service areas are here to help. All 18 Department of Transportation service plazas will serve up free java from 10 p.m. on Dec. 25 to 5 a.m. on Dec. 26. The same offer applies on New Year's Eve. That's between 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 5 a.m. on Jan. 1. The free coffee is sponsored by McDonalds, Burger King and Gulf. Here is a list of all 18 service plazas in Massachusetts.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

The Café: North Andover's Hidden Gem

This breakfast and lunch restaurant has good prices, a friendly atmosphere, and most importantly, great food.

Just east of the Merrimack River you will find a cozy little restaurant on Sutton Street that is one of North Andover’s hidden gems. The owners are known to remember customers by their first names, they provide plenty of variety, and online reviews are glowing. The Café has been around for 19 years after opening its doors back in August of 1991. With 12 tables in its cozy little location near the Suttons Mills, it is a little known location that has a lot to offer. Breakfast starts at 7:45am at The Café, and a host of breakfast sandwiches are available to get your day started off well. The ham, egg and cheese is a popular choice. The bacon, egg, and cheese is another option. The sausage, egg, and cheese also gets the job done. These …

Shane Orem

9:40 am on Monday, December 3, 2012

The Cafe does indeed have yummy sandwiches and an exceptional atmosphere. It is true that Chuck, the owner knows everyone by name. I used to work the front counter for him back when he opened and it was great back then and still great now! Chuck is also a great employer to work for, he treats everyone with respect.   more ›

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Grab a Free Cupcake at Good Day Café

Today kids can grab a free chocolate or vanilla cupcake if they arrive in costume.

Halloween is days away and Good Day Café is celebrating with a spooky and delicious promotion. Kids in costume will receive a free chocolate or vanilla cupcake today. They’re topped with their own frosting, pumpkin rings, and sprinkles. “This is our second annual Halloween Cupcake Giveaway,” said Kathy Santoro of Good Day Café. “Halloween was always been one of my favorite times of year,” she continued. This North Andover business has far more to offer than cupcakes. “Pretty much everything we do is from scratch,” Santoro told Patch a couple of months ago. Their quiches are big, hardy, and made from fresh eggs instead of egg substitutes. Their breakfast burritos are made with a chicken chorizo, peppers, and a wheat tortilla. Good Dafe Café…

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Have a Great Breakfast at Good Day Cafe

This local breakfast place uses local produce, has numerous organic options, and serves organic coffee.

What do you eat to start your day? Cereal? Fruit? Frozen waffles? There are endless breakfast options at your local grocery store, but what can you eat that will ensure you will have yourself a good day? North Andover’s Good Day Café will all but guarantee you a good day thanks to its organic coffees, locally grown produce, and in-house roasted meats. “Pretty much everything we do is from scratch,” said Kathy Santoro of Good Day Café. “This summer we’ve been trying to utilize local produce,” she continued. For a hearty breakfast, Santoro recommended a couple of the most popular dishes on the menu. “We make our own quiche and it’s a very different quiche than what most people are used to,” she said. “It’s very high and very hardy and we …

Timothy Buttons

12:34 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012

Not typical breakfast food. I am self-employed, have long work days and like to start my day with a good protein, dinner-type meal. Love salad and green veggies. A favourite is a grilled turkey burger served over steamed kale with a few sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and strew with basil and a few sprinkles of crumbled feta on the side. There is always melon or berries to follow and …   more ›

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Chart: How Many Coffee Chains Does Your Community Have?

How many coffee chains does your community have? We break down the amount of locations.

We're a caffeinated bunch in the Merrimack Valley and the number of coffee chain locations reflects that in the chart below. From some communities, like Lawrence, boasting 10 Dunkin Donuts to others with just four with Starbucks thrown in the mix, there are plenty of places to get your caffeine fix in the area. We want to know - what coffee chain location is your favorite place to stop? Let us know in the comment section below.

Ronald

1:39 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012

McDonalds have great coffee, but the only reason I don't go there is because I hate the lid on their cups. Burns the heck out of my lip. And I cannot get a good sip from it. When it comes to ice coffee, McDonalds is great. Better than DD.   more ›

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Perfecto’s Caffe: Caffeine and Sweetness

Over 30 coffee flavors and much more.

Perfecto’s Caffe is conveniently located on Route 125 in the Butcher Boy Plaza. Frequented by many regular customers, commuters, families, business people and more; Perfecto’s is known for a great cup of coffee and tasty baked goods, gourmet wraps and fresh salads. Perfecto’s first opened in Andover in 1993 by brothers, Andrea and Max Gabriello. Today, you will find Perfecto’s in Andover, North Andover, Peabody, Tewksbury and Kennebunk, ME. The franchise continues to grow and consistently brings friendly service and fresh, homemade fare to the towns they serve. The North Andover location offers indoor and outdoor seating and the menu boasts a wide array of items including gourmet muffins considered a “masterpiece” according to the Perfecto…

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