Cote's Market, located in Lowell, MA, is a cherished local gem known for its authentic Canadian French cuisine. Customers consistently rave about the traditional dishes that evoke nostalgia and warmth. The Pork Scrap, Tortier, and famous baked beans are highlights that transport many back to their childhood, lovingly prepared by four generations of the Cote family since 1902. Arthur Melanson captures the restaurant's essence by praising its commitment to maintaining Lowell's culinary heritage, while another patron, Keith Beauregard, shares poignant memories tied to Cote's hearty baked beans, which he considers the gold standard. The market's nostalgic grocery store atmosphere is paired with a welcoming staff that treats everyone like family, as noted by Melissa Allen, who has cherished this spot for generations. Cote's Market is not merely a place to eat; it's a community institution. With offerings like Stuffed Peppers and Grape Nut Pudding, it celebrates a legacy of home-cooked meals and deep-rooted connections. Visitors find comfort not just in the food but in the history and warmth of the people behind it. As the community faces change, Cote's remains a beloved symbol of Lowell’s vibrant heritage, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic taste of tradition.
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Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Quick bite
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Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
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SNAP/EBT
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Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
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Reviews For Cote's Market
Arthur Melanson
Jun 23,2025
The folks who own and run Cote’s have done an excellent job maintaining its traditional Lowell’s Canadian French foods, heritage & charm. The Pork Scrap, Tortier (pork), salmon & Chicken pies, beans & brown bread are great and taste like I remember. You guys are awesome!!
Ed
Jun 22,2025
100 year old local landmark known mainly for their light and dark beans as well as many other French-Canadian foods. Old-school grocery store atmosphere with friendly staff.
Melissa Allen
May 21,2025
This place has been a family tradition on Saturdays in my husband's & my family 4 generations. The beans & pies R always hot, fresh & amazing & the service is always friendly & they always treat you like family. We love this place. It's so sad there are selling. If we could we would buy it in a heartbeat & keep the tradition going for more generation's to come. You will never find a down home family ran store like this ever again.
Keith Beauregard
May 7,2025
One of Lowell's true treasures, if you're a fan of baked beans, these set the standard that all others are measured by and the beans pair great with the delicious pork pies. The flavors in Cote's beans remind me of Lowell’s vibrant mill heritage and they make me reminisce warm memories of times as a child I spent in Lowell with my family and friends. My dad has been gone for a time now; he grew up in Lowell on Mammoth Road, became a productive part of the community and ran a very successful business in the area. He shared his heritage of growing up during the times when the mills were the bloodline of the community. Sitting here enjoying the beans brings me back to the age when I was in grade school and my father would take me to Rochette's Diner, where they served Cote's Beans and it was weird as a kid that I loved the beans even more than the great french-fries they served. Or eating at one of the many dinners that served their beans after a night at the Golden Gloves when I was in my teens. Before I wrote this review I spent a few minutes looking up the history of Cote's, I can remember it as far back as I can remember; so I wasn't surprised to find out Cote's was started back in 1902 and that for 105 years four generations a hardworking family has been serving delicious food. They are a cherished part of the community.
Makin’ Scents
Apr 30,2025
Excellent staple in Lowell!!! I have gone here easily over 100 times over the years for Stuffed Peppers, Many different Soups Incl. Chili, and Grape nut Pudding. The staff has the classic family vibe and welcomes every customer through the door as if they have been customers for years. The back of the store has delicious food made up and gives you a variety of food options to choose from - many you won't find anywhere else.
Diane Mccamy
Apr 27,2025
Lowell landmark. Been going for beans and pork scrap since a child. Don't leave ve in Lowell anymore so make spl trip there occasionally ...
Marko Kaar
Apr 16,2025
Small market with awesome home made style food Excellent roast turkey sandwich! Renowned for their beans!
True Knight45
Apr 3,2025
This place is fantastic and doesnt need a huge review because its that awesome... the review can be said in fewer words. BEANS BEANS are so so awesome... lol eggrolls, subs and sandwiches, baked and Bakery items, buffet that has all kinds of ever changing items, crazy variety of drinks and so much more...with prices super low...TWO WORDS GUYS... AWESOME PLACE
Reviews For Cote's Market