Food sucked. We payed 7$ for apple juice. The food was cold and everything was packed. Dont know why there was so many people. Everything sucked. Even the pancakes did. Food was present sloppy and we were cramped in a corner. There was particles in the drinks and just sucked. Would rather eat at McDonald's or dennys. HORRIBLE dont eat here. read more

Altea Eatery is the perfect example of a fancy Diner that's not too expensive, a tiny bit pricey but worth every penny. the staff are very nice and friendly. I personally think that the atmosphere is perfect whether if you're trying to catch up with loved ones or need a place for a business lunch. their crepes and omelettes are their best things on their menu. read more

Awesome breakfast spot in Worcester. Parking is a little challenging. Food and service both awesome. We will definitely be returning next time we are in the area. read more

Altea's is very popular place in Worcester. It's definitely a crowd favorite for it's fusion menu items and trendy atmosphere. The spark notes version of this review is that... Admittedly, I find that some of the menu items are hit or miss, ranging from too salty meats and bland potatoes to beautifully flavored and seasoned soups and sandwiches. Everything comes in a large portions so you definitely get what you pay for, but it can be a gamble if you're not familiar with the menu. Overall, I'd say this place is pretty average for food and stellar for service/atmosphere. It's most certainly worth stopping by, but I (personally) find that Altea's may be overhyped. My family and I still regularly eat here, but we tend to avoid certain menu items after multiple trips of exploring the menu. Scroll down to the bottom for reco Now here's the breakdown... FOOD: the menu speaks volumes, but I'd keep your expectations just on par. Everything looks aesthetically pleasing. So far, we have tried their steak and eggs, chicken and waffle, breakfast poutine, corned beef hash, smoked salmon benedict, house pancake, vegetable harvest omelette, braised short rib sandwich, steak and frites, ale battered fish and chips, and falafel burger (okay so a lot). I'll start with the not so hot items -- breakfast poutine, vegetable harvest omelette, and steak dishes. I'll also start by saying that Altea's potatoes are NOT seasoned. That goes for their fries too. This is why the poutine fell very flat. The concept of the poutine was great, BUT the fact that the potatoes are literally just hand cut potatoes fried in oil left the whole dish falling flat and reliant on the toppings to do most of the heavy lifting, which frankly would've been better done as a hash than a poutine. The veggie omelette was also nothing spectacular as a result of it being just unseasoned veggies with goat cheese and eggs - again, not a bad concept but definitely could've done with some spices (my friend used a whole lot of ketchup, hot sauce, and pepper to add something to it). Then there's the steak dishes which are basically seasoned with salt on salt on salt and comes with A LOT of char, so if you happen to be avoiding a high sodium/char diet then I highly recommend you request to lower the amount of salt used OR just avoid the dish altogether. Now for the GOOD items we've tried -- corned beef hash, braised short rib sandwich, chicken and waffle, smoked salmon benedict, falafel burger, and fish and chips. Among the beef items, the corned beef hash and the braised short rib sandwich were perfectly salted and seasoned. The potatoes in the hash actually soaked up all the fat/juices of the corned beef so they tasted quite flavorful. Of all the things, the chicken and waffle is actually the star of the show for us! The chicken is beautifully fried but still tender and juicy with a soft waffle that's sweet enough, but not overwhelming. That also comes with a walnut maple butter that's heavenly. The falafel burger and smoked salmon eggs benedict are exactly what they are and seasoned well. I don't have a photo of the falafel burger but it's quite a large portion that could take a person with a normal appetite 2 sittings to finish. The smoked salmon benedict had just the right amount of hollandaise sauce that it wasn't drowning in it. Outside of the "chips" (or more unseasoned potatoes), the fish and chips is actually quite good. The batter on the fish is seasoned well and the fish tends to run dry, but I'll take spiced batter over dry fish. The real seller of the fish and chips is actually their house-made tarter sauce, which is fresh and delicious. PRICE: I don't think I've paid over $16 (excluding tax/tip) for a meal at Altea's which makes it very budget friendly - especially for working high school/college students. Everything is well priced, and liked I've mentioned, the portions are pretty big to a point it's arguable you're getting a little more than what you're paying for. SERVICE: I've never had a bad interaction with any of the staff at Altea's. Everyone is quite friendly and willing to help if they can or are able to. OVERALL: I'd say it's worth coming to Altea's if you're on a budget or are in walking distance. The food is decent, but it's just average with menu hits and misses. It is one of those places I believe is overhyped, but if you hit just the right dishes then it's definitely worth while. RECOMMENDS: For breakfast, come for the chicken and waffles, corned beef hash, and any eggs benedict. For lunch, most of the sandwiches on the menu are pretty good and the fish in the fish and chips is great. read more

Altea's Eatery - Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Poutine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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A friend and I were both wanting to try Altea's. We headed to Altea's on a weekday morning recently and were happy to find a parking spot easily and plenty of open seating in the restaurant. They have some tables out front on the sidewalk and inside they have big windows that open all the way the width of the restaurant. It was a comfortable day so the window panels were all the way open. There were so many delicious sounding items on the menu and we both decided (and on recommendation from our waitress) to try the corn beef hash ($13.99) and I ordered a coffee ($2.75). The coffee was quite strong if that's the way you like it (I tried adding extra milk and sugar), but when our server brought our corn beef hash we were blown away. Our breakfast was served in a cast iron skillet!!! What a beautiful presentation!! Our breakfast was amazing. Definitely one of the top breakfasts I've ever eaten. We loved everything about this place. Service was excellent too!!! read more

Altea's Eatery - Homemade corn beef hash with big hunks of beef, potatoes and red peppers. Topped with 2 poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Perfecto!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Excellent service, great setup and amazing food and coffee. I will be back the chicken crepe was amazing and my Dad loved his omelette. For those that are looking for a girls brunch place or celebration brunch they have a ton of flavored mimosas. read more

Found this place while searching for brunch places in Worcester. The outside of the restaurant is very inviting. We arrived just around 950 am and we're able to sit as a table for 3 quickly. I will admit it's a tight seating area and the 90 degree weather made things a little uncomfortable but the food and drink quickly made up for this! I had the guava mimosa and it was so refreshing. For brunch I ordered the waffles that came with a banana foster topping-delightful!! I ordered a side of kielbasa to balance the sweetness and I was not disappointed. The bill was very reasonable. I will definitely come here again. read more

Altea's Eatery - Waffle banana foster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Amazing place for brunch. Their food is so delicious! Service is great. We had Michelle and she was so helpful and met all our expectations. You have to come here if you are in the area. read more

Warm welcomes as we walked in. A beautiful, serene atmosphere with amazing food. I was delighted by the speed of service and by the food itself. The burger was amazing, salmon was fantastic, and the fries were to die for. Would definitely come back time and time again! read more

Altea's Eatery - Open seating style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Got the smoked salmon benedict and i enjoyed it very much. I thought the chefs could add pepper on top themselves to add texture instead of me doing it but i guess the pepper is up to the diner's discretion. And the coffee my friends ordered wasnt the best. But it's a cute place and would go back again. read more

Altea's Eatery - Smoked Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Do you want to know something, I have a big problem with this restaurant right here...'why' you might ask?! It is real simple. They make food so good that it ruins all of the spots that I love and thought they were the best at what they did!! Eggs Benny made my fav egg spot a less than. The chicken and waffles canceled out a place that seemed a cut above. They just couldn't leave well enough alone could they! Like a bully in the flavor department they come smashing and crashing in with delightful, delectable, delicate deliciousness. If that wasn't enough, ohhhhh the beignets!! A strawberry compote to boot. Supreme in every way! Finally, it is a spread out space with a hip flare and incredible staff! Bon appetite!! read more

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I don't understand why people love this place. The food is decent but overpriced. There are many breakfast spots with similar taste, larger portions, and better prices. In my opinion, this place is just okay. read more

I took my 12 year old son here for a "lunch date." We were seated at a table in the front of the restaurant; there are lots of window and tons of light. Unfortunately, it was really loud, even our waitress was having to talk extra loud. I asked to move, and we were seated in the back of the restaurant. Then we could actually talk.. much better! My son had the fish & chips, I had a special, chicken and waffles. We both had enough food left to take home. The servings were large, and the prices reasonable. The waitress was friendly and attentive. This cafe is unique and if champagne brunch is your thing, it would be really fun here! The atmosphere is clean yet casual. I learned that my son doesn't like the french fries at school and he learned that I once had my ear cartilage pierced. Communication with a 12 year old... priceless. I would highly recommend Altea's Eatery for brunch & I will likely return! read more

Altea's Eatery - Fish & Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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At this point i've become a repeat customer at Altea's. The first time I went I had the falafel burger. The second time I had the poutine & most recently I had the popcorn chicken Benedict (pictured). I wholeheartedly enjoyed all of the meals as well as the cocktails. Altea's rendition of the poutine is really something special and is my favorite meal i've had there thus far. This is our go to breakfast spot when friends stay with us in the city now. The staff are very friendly & well trained in the art of service. The restaurant has a really young & lively ambience to it with fun music. The portions & prices are very fair. This establishment is being run well and that's why i'm taking the time to leave a nice review. Altea's is consistently really good and I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu in our future visits. read more

Altea's Eatery - Popcorn chicken Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

pleasantly surprised by the salmon lox bagel!! they gave SO much lox and the schmear was amazing-- great consistency, great flavor. read more

Altea's Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Highly recommend this little brunch spot! The food here is excellent, my personal favorite is the Nutella crepe which comes with strawberries and bananas and whipped cream and their home fries are one of the bests I've ever had (both in the picture). The only issue I've encountered is parking. It is on the street parking so you just kind of have to hope there's an open spot near by. The servers there are always kind and welcoming, and the food usually comes out fairly quickly. I've also been here with some people who think the portion sizes are a little on the smaller side and though I slightly agree, I always leave with a happy stomach. read more

Altea's Eatery - Nutella Crepe and home Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Hostess very sweet, and the waitress received a 25 percent tip. She was amazing . Thanksgiving sandwich- dry with 5 dried out croutons (not stuffing) places on top , corn beef hash was like baby cubes w an egg and a tsp of hollandaise sauce on top, we ordered a side of hollandaise and it was two dollars, and it tasted like it came from a carton. Didn't even use it. My Son ordered the skillet with sausage there was maybe three pieces of sausage. I looked around and every table was drinking so maybe this is a place for drinking and not much eating good food. read more

Food was great. Service was excellent. Went for lunch and it was busy! I would go back in a heartbeat!

Great food and fantastic apple cider mimosas! 4 stars bc although great service, it was very understaffed and we felt really bad for our waitress. She did a great job but visibly flustered and understandably slower! read more

Altea's Eatery - Great short rib Benedict! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

This was my second time at Altea's Eatery, tried something different and loved it! I was in the mood for a savory sweet combo, so I ordered waffles with bananas foster & my cousin ordered the steak and eggs. The waffles were great but I was so impressed by the steak. Their steak and eggs taste sooo good. It's probably the best I've had in a while, so much flavor and the portion size was perfect. There's not many brunch places to try in Worcester but this restaurant is definitely one of the best! Parking is very limited though, either street parking or have to drive around back to find something. read more

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Oh yeah. New favorite restaurant. Best Cesar salad I've ever had - tons of shredded cheese and a wonderful thick Cesar dressing. Added fried chicken - delish!! The braised rib with caramelized onion and Boursin sandwich - another home run! Cadbury chocolate martini and the watermelon coconut mojitos hit the spot. We sat by the open front window - loved the breeze and the atmosphere. Amazing French chic fused with southern touches. Love!!! read more

I hate to sound like a broken record but how in the world of worlds have I not reviewed this place ? I lived next to it for YEARS and have had many a sumptuous brunch and breakfast there with friends and family over the years. It's a great special occasion with casual feel place or a special treat for an otherwise everyday breakfast. Not wonderful for large groups but could make up to 8 work if you call them ahead. (We've done it!) gets crazy wild on the weekends for breakfast starting as early as 9 so get here early or expect some wait. Never had bad service here some of the time it's been very lively and very enjoyable when the mimosas start becoming espresso martinis on a Wednesday morning but that's another story for another day - the food .. is really above the usual average breakfast/brunch offerings in Worcester. It's not diner food. But you can get some of those standbys like an astounding turkey club just with the accouterments that make it not average diner fare. The omlettes, frittatas, bennys and all that come on specials can be highly recommended- never ever a complaint and your find the ingredient combinations are well thought out and inventive ! Good seasonal drinks - and desserts/ sweet breakfast items that shouldn't be ignored. The best dish ? Probably the farmers style omelet over a whole entire artichoke and arugula salad - yeah. Tell me your day isn't made after having that !! read more

Good food and drinks and ambiance Breakfast Sandwich and chips and drinks Eggs Benedict French Toast and read more

Altea's Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I used to love, love, love this place. Went for years. But sadly today was my last trip. They have always been ridiculously strict about uncharging for absolutely everything (different type of bread, different type of cheese, egg white vs regular, even changes that make things cheaper for them, etc) but I was willing to tolerate it as the food was good. But it has gotten significantly more expensive and today, when I wanted to use my own tea bag (they only provide lipton-- yuck) they wanted to charge me for the hot water they provided something in me just...broke. It's enough to pay around $20 for eggs, too much to be charged for hot water. I tried to discuss the owner but she totally believes charging for tap water (water!) so I realized it is just not the place for me. read more

Filling, filling, filling... BUT YUMMY! This restaurant closes at 3 yet every-time I have gone it is always packed! Delicious food and the staff is so friendly! *reason for the loss of a star is that I am not a breakfast person therefore it didn't shock me to the core but it did satisfactory fill me up* read more

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I want to start by saying I would have given 5 stars to our server, Melissa. She was fantastic, but what we experienced today was unacceptable. A friend had recommended this place highly and I've been excited to check it out, met a girlfriend for brunch there this morning. Our server was phenomenal with recommendations and checking in on us. We ordered the poutine which was good. Not amazing, but definitely good. Because we were visiting, we had stayed quite a while and it took a long time to ask for our check. Our server apologized that the system was down (why we hadn't seen her for a while) and they were working on it. We must have waited another 30-40 minutes before getting the check. After giving our cards and waiting again for quite some time, she came back very apologetic and said the system wasn't working and she couldn't run our cards. She asked if we had any cash and said she'd hate to ask us to go to an ATM. Okay, this is where things go south. We've now been waiting about an hour AFTER a long breakfast, and we are now running late. There isn't an ATM right across the street or anything. The location is difficult, and parking is a nightmare. I can't imagine any of the customers asked to go to an ATM would actually come back. I happened to have $40 cash on me, and the bill is $46 and change. I ask if under the circumstances, they could accept the $40. She tells me she doesn't have the power to make that call. Um.... I waited tables forever and providing customer service that makes your customers want to come back is essential. After waiting all this time, you can't write off $6 and change? We wait AGAIN, maybe another 15 minutes and a manager comes over. She tells me she might have to ask me to go to an ATM to get the remainder of the money. Are you kidding me? At this point my patience is gone. Most people would have left by now. I tell her I am appalled, that at this point we should have had our meals comped, and the $40 should be more than enough under the circumstances. She tells me all she could do is comp our drinks ($9), so that the server wouldn't get punished and at least get a little bit of a tip. Seriously?!?! I told her this was insane, that this is not my problem, OR the server's problem. The owner should comp our meals and give the remainder to the server. She became agitated with me and said that wouldn't happen, and that she would need to go get a pen to do the math on the cost of the drinks and give the remainder to the server. Straight up insanity. I was certainly not going to wait EVEN LONGER for her to do the math! How on EARTH do you not offer any consideration to you customers who have now been here close to 1.5/2 hours after they needed to leave?? At the very least, a coupon to encourage us back. Up until the check, I would have come again. Now, after this experience and the way we were treated for THEIR ISSUE, I will never be returning. If the owner reads this and is willing to make this right, I would reconsider. I would love to support a woman run business in the area, but we have to do better here! read more

Visited Worcester one day and decided to stop in. We were promptly seated upon arrival. The decor and staff were welcoming and friendly. I ordered the Steak and Eggs. Everything on my order was perfectly cooked. We will definitely return to this place! read more

Altea's Eatery - Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We arrived about 5 without reservations--Line all the way out to sidewalk to get a table. Service ok but food mediocre and pricy.

This little establishment was a hidden gem, parking was a bit tricky but that is my only complaint. Food was fabulous and different. Service was spectacular and it was cute and had nice decor inside! read more

The food was absolutely delicious and was served so quickly! The server was polite and helpful with a question we had about the menu. I tried their limited time Popcorn Chicken Benedict and it was AMAZING. My friend got the Nutella Crepes & loved it. We got the bucket of bubbles and it was a bottle of Chloe's Prosecco w three juices of your choice. It has a plant-loving, cozy, very brunchy vibe and I would definitely return! read more

Altea's Eatery - Popcorn chicken Benedict with Side Salad (additional cost), bucket of bubbles w peach juice, and Nutella Crepe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Found it difficult to find a place in Worcester worth stoping in but so happy to have found Altea's on Yelp. With street parking, it's an easy find with its large sign. The decor was nothing spectacular but there was plenty of seating throughout. On a Monday afternoon, it was pretty packed! We were seated quickly in the very back of the restaurant and were greeted quickly by the owner who was our server! Oreola was fantastic! Nothing but great things to say about her. She took the time to explain her favorites on the menu to us. And really went in depth about why. You can see her passion about food! My boyfriend got the corned beef hash. He said it was brilliant and when I dived in for a bite, it was definitely brilliant. A hollandaise sauce with a hint of mustard - SO good. And the corned beef was the most tender I'd ever had. The plate wasn't too greasy either! I got the frittata. Open faced omelette with a bed of fresh greens on top. Also VERY tasty and fresh. It was integrated with bacon and leeks topped with gruyere - and a buttered baguette. So happy with this choice for something not so heavy. We also got drinks. The manmoas and the Bloody Mary. Each nice but nothing too special. The food was divine and Oreola was just swell. Please visit if you are in town! read more

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While visiting Worcester area, for a wedding, we went looking for a place near by to eat! SO happy we chose Altea's Eatery! Food was so fresh and the place has such a great vibe! I loved our waiter Randi! We both loved our meals, if we lived nearby, would be regulars here!! Highly recommend!! read more

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Went for Sunday brunch on a warm May day. Wait was fine - maybe only 15-20 minutes. Food was great - we ordered a veggie omelette and blueberry french toast. Both were wonderful. My only minor complaint - outdoor diners get their coffee in paper cups. Not sure if that's a city ordinance, but please change if not. Paper cups are for starbucks, not a nice sit-down meal. read more

Love its ambiance and food comes in big portions at reasonable price! Expect waiting time. read more

Altea's Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Got here at 8:30 ish and there was no wait. Definitely come on the earlier side. By the time we left, it was a full house. (9:20am) Service and efficiency were both great. Attentive server came by to ask if we needed anything. Like top up coffee, water refills, napkins and such. Good food and nice presentations. It's 7/10 for the tasting and quality. Brioche French toasts were ok good. Blueberries were yummy but the brioche bread were just ok. Didn't really soaked up the flavor of the blueberries sauce. Whipped cream is fresh. Beignets were doughy.... Didn't like the strawberries sauce with it. Ok with the whipped cream. Wouldn't get them again as I had better ones before. Smoked salmon brioche Benedict with potatoes slices. 7/10. Banana foster waffles come with big slices of four which equals to one whole waffle. Presentation was on point. Caramelized bananas were yummy. Filling though. Couldn't finish the whole thing in one sitting. 7.5/10 Overall, I do like the decor, love the room with lots of bright light but not the back room though as it was dimmer. Would probably come back to try Florentine Benedict and crepes!!! read more

Altea's Eatery - Pain Perdu French toast (brioche) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Wow! What a local find. We stopped by for the Tres Leches French Toast - amazing! Best French toast I've ever had and is worth a try. Lovely spot, ample street or city parking around close by, and friendly staff. Check them out! The hippest brunch spot on the block! read more

Altea's Eatery - Tres Leche French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

excellent brunch with quick service, innovative menu and decent prices. Would definitely recommend.

Got my to-go order wrong twice now and they didn't care whatsoever. They lost a loyal customer. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere.

Chicken and waffles were fantastic. Iced coffee was great. Hot latte was great. Server was fast and prompt. Dated inside and not the greatest decor, but that's irrelevant to the whole experience! We will be returning! read more

Can't say enough about this place! Food is amazing! Service is amazing! The bloody Mary's that I got (spicy by request) amazing! Cool atmosphere the ambiance for brunch is great. Can't wait to go back! read more