Cafe Pastiche - Lowell

Cheese, Chocolate, Meat

Cafe Pastiche

Cafe Pastiche
4.4 / 5 (60 reviews)

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Mill City BBQ, north of Boston, delivers soulful, authentic barbecue: fall-off-the-bone ribs, juicy pulled pork, tender chicken and smoked sausage alongside fresh sides like cornbread, mac ’n’ cheese and crisp coleslaw. A creative sauce lineup and standout desserts (red velvet, coconut cake) elevate the meal. Friendly, prompt service, a clean dining area, reasonable prices and reliable catering/takeout make it a favorite for meat lovers and celebrations — call ahead for pickup to support the small business.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Twila

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 60 reviews
marie-1097
12.09.2023

This place is the real deal. I’ve enjoyed BBQ in North Carolina and fried chicken in Louisiana, but you won’t find anything better in all of New England than Mill City BBQ. The pulled pork was incredibly flavorful and juicy, the cornbread practically melts in your mouth, the sweet potato fries are freshly made, and the coleslaw is crisp (with the dressing on the side to keep it that way!). You can really tell that they care about their food here. Until today, I honestly believed I didn’t like red velvet cake. I thought it was meant to be dry and bland, salvaged only by cream cheese frosting. I was completely mistaken. Mill City’s red velvet cake was everything I’ve been told it should be. It was like the best chocolate cake and the best cheesecake coming together in perfect harmony.

skyla-doyle
12.09.2023

The photos don't capture the true essence of this restaurant. The food is incredibly delicious. The meat is so tender that it practically falls off the bone! The barbecue sauce is among the best I've ever tasted. I will definitely be returning!

rico80
12.09.2023

Due to the virus, we decided to have my wife’s birthday party catered instead of dining at a restaurant. The ribs were incredible, the pulled pork was delicious, and the fried chicken was both juicy and crispy. The cornbread was the best I've ever had, the mac and cheese was fantastic, and the coleslaw was excellent. Everyone enjoyed the food and had a wonderful time, especially the birthday girl. Thank you to everyone at Mill City BBQ!

pouros-twila
12.09.2023

A haven for meat lovers! They offer a variety of sauces including hot, Carolina gold, house, and sweet pineapple. Our favorites were the hot and house sauces. We tried the chicken wings, smoked sausage, and pulled pork, all of which were incredibly juicy and flavorful. The sides were fresh and tasty as well. For dessert, we enjoyed a fantastic coconut cake. The service was prompt and very friendly. The dining area was clean and pleasant. Prices are quite reasonable. We will definitely be returning!

witting-rubie
12.09.2023

The food here is fantastic. The chicken is so tender that it comes off the bone with just a fork. The beans are truly outstanding—some of the best I’ve ever tasted. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

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