Opening hours
Closed · opens Friday 7:00 AM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Newburyport: 12:19 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (978) 572-1284 to confirm.
Location & directions
92 Pleasant StNewburyport, MA 01950
About Changing Tides Café
Located at 92 Pleasant St in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Changing Tides Café is a cafe. Our Newburyport guide covers 31 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are budget-friendly ($1–10 per person).
Changing Tides Café is open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Thursday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
The menu we have on file lists 400 items across 66 sections, including Food & Retail & Seasonal Beverage Items - Seasonal Drinks an, Food & Retail & Seasonal Beverage Items - Baked Goods/Breakf, Food & Retail & Seasonal Beverage Items - Baked Goods/Breakf, Food & Retail & Seasonal Beverage Items - Baked Goods/Breakf, and Food & Retail & Seasonal Beverage Items - Baked Goods/Breakf. Listed prices range from $1.25 to $46.00, with a typical item around $4.50. You will find options like PUMPKIN LOAF IS HERE!, FRIDAY ONLY Single Donut, and Blueberry Muffin.
Service options include outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for locals and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (978) 572-1284 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cafe
- Address
- 92 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950
- Phone
- (978) 572-1284
- Price range
- $1–10 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 400 items · $1.25–$46.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 11 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for cafes and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Changing Tides Café’s weekday schedule with 167 other cafes in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 5:00 PM).
In total it is open about 37 hours a week, 21 hours fewer than the local median of 58. 84% of cafes in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Changing Tides Café is one of them.
Compared with 167 other cafes in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for cafes in Massachusetts
Based on 22 menus with 2,029 priced items from cafes in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.75 and $12.00.
At Changing Tides Café the median listed price is $4.50, lower than the typical $6.99 for cafes in Massachusetts.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 55% | $3.66 |
| Cappuccino | 50% | $5.25 |
| Americano | 50% | $4.75 |
| Hot Chocolate | 41% | $5.25 |
| Iced Latte | 41% | $5.50 |
| Latte | 41% | $5.38 |
| Macchiato | 27% | $5.00 |
| Cold Brew | 27% | $4.75 |
Calculated from 22 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Changing Tides Café there are 20 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 25 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (4), Cafes & Coffee (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Pizza (2).
Competition is light: 1 other cafe is within a mile. The closest is Revitalive Cafe, 0.4 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisPort City Sandwich Co.0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsHarbor Creamery0.2 mi
- Indian & South AsianJewel In The Crown0.2 mi
- AmericanLoretta0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexPort Vida Mexican Cantina0.3 mi
What to expect at a cafe
Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.
What to order
- Drip coffee or a pour-over – the best way to taste a roaster’s beans
- Latte or cappuccino – the most ordered espresso drinks
- Cold brew – smoother and stronger, especially popular in summer
- A pastry or breakfast sandwich – many cafes bake in house
Good to know
- Mobile ordering skips the morning line at chains and many independents.
- Plant-based milks and extra shots usually add a small charge.
- Some cafes limit laptop use at busy times – look for posted policies.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Changing Tides Café's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Changing Tides Café open on Sunday?
Yes, Changing Tides Café is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Changing Tides Café located?
Changing Tides Café is located at 92 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950.
What is the phone number of Changing Tides Café?
You can call Changing Tides Café at (978) 572-1284.
Does Changing Tides Café offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Changing Tides Café offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Changing Tides Café?
The typical price range at Changing Tides Café is $1–10 per person. Menu prices range from $1.25 to $46.00.
Does Changing Tides Café take reservations?
Yes, Changing Tides Café accepts reservations.
Is Changing Tides Café wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Changing Tides Café open late?
No, Changing Tides Café usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Changing Tides Café?
There are 25 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Changing Tides Café. Nearby options include Port City Sandwich Co. (0.1 mi), Harbor Creamery (0.2 mi), and Jewel In The Crown (0.2 mi).
Are there other cafes near Changing Tides Café?
1 other cafe within a mile. The closest is Revitalive Cafe, 0.4 mi away.
How much do cafes in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 22 menus with 2,029 priced items from cafes in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.75 and $12.00.
