Not All Coffee Created Equal in Swampscott

Update: Readers alerted us that Seaview Cafe has closed, so it was removed from the article. Also, a now-closed Dunkin’ Donuts has been removed from the list.

Original article:

The era of the coffee shop is upon us. Even if you don’t stop for your morning pick--me-up every day, you probably stop into one of Swampscott’s coffee shops at least every once in a while.

Yelp users have ranked four of Swampscott’s coffee establishments and you might be surprised to see that the favorite spot isn’t that famous place with the mermaid on the cup. Check out the rankings below, along with a sample of a review, and tell us what you think in the comments.

1. Dunkin’ Donuts (980 Paradise Road) - 4 stars from one review.
   ”This location was clean. The staff was courteous, and the service was prompt. I’m fairly certain I found my new neighborhood Dunkins!”
2. Ocean House Surf Shop & Cafe (128 Humphrey St.) - 3.5 stars from 10 reviews.
   ”The café is a cool little hangout, with great coffee and awesome sandwiches.”
3. Newman’s Bakery (252 Humphrey St.) - 3.5 stars from 29 reviews.
   “Newman’s is obviously a family business that’s run with care and pride.”
4. Starbucks (1016 Paradise Road) - 3 stars from 12 reviews.
   ”The people who work there are all really nice, and usually get it perfect.”