Gloucester's Waterfront Favorite

Come for the coffee.
Stay for the view.

Nestled on the edge of Gloucester's harbor, Waterfront Cafe is your everyday escape — where the morning pour-over meets the evening sunset, and every seat feels like yours.

Waterfront seating
Open daily from 7 AM
Local & fresh ingredients
A steaming cup of coffee on a rustic table with a view of Gloucester harbor through a large window
The cozy exterior of Waterfront Cafe with outdoor seating overlooking the harbor
Neighborhood favorite
Warm interior of Waterfront Cafe with wooden tables and soft lighting
A barista pouring coffee at Waterfront Cafe

A corner of the harbor
that feels like home

Waterfront Cafe started with a simple idea: what if a café could be the kind of place you look forward to visiting every single day? Not just for the coffee — though we take that seriously — but for the feeling of walking in and being known.

Located right on Western Ave, steps from the water, we've built a space where fishermen grab their morning brew before heading out, students settle in with a laptop and a pastry, and neighbors catch up over lunch as the tide rolls in.

Whether you're joining us for a quick espresso or lingering through the afternoon, we're glad you're here.

Waterfront views Harbor-facing seating for every mood
Community first A space built for the people who live here
Locally sourced Ingredients from Gloucester's finest purveyors

We're waiting
for you

Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(978) 491-5299

31 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930-3656

Your table by the water
is waiting.

Whether it's a quiet morning with a book, a lunch with friends, or an evening glass of wine as the sun dips below the harbor — we'll have a seat ready for you.

A beautiful sunset view over Gloucester harbor seen from the café's waterfront seating
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