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Typical American breakfast restaurant with some interesting items like this breakfast poutine. I originally asked for my eggs to be fried over medium and they came out so runny. I asked to redo the eggs and the new eggs were more cooked but was not medium. I think it's important for breakfast places to be able to cook an egg to the temperature requested. The coffee was just okay and the pancake was pretty basic.
Whenever I come back to town I always make sure to come to Alteas! Food and service are fantastic. They never miss and their food is great! It's a great brunch spot that I can't recommend enough!
First time here. It was a Tuesday morning and I was warned about the crowds that come on the weekend, but we were one of the only tables. There was only parking on the street, but since it was a weekday, it was easy to park out front. We got the waffle with bananas foster, Nutella crepe and a side of bacon. The portions were big, but the waffle became soggy from the toppings. Since it wasn't crowded, it was quiet and calm. The drinks menu looked fun!
Went for a Valentine's Day brunch with friends! Food - incredibly good, I highly recommend the breakfast poutine. Lots of flavor and the kielbasa was amazing! My bf got the corned beef hash, he mentioned it was good but very dry. He was rather eating my plate more than his own. I would say the corned beef hash is interesting as it has homefries mixed in, which was a bit much for us. Service - quick, got us in and got all of our orders correct even with a full house. We waited approx. 40 mins for a table though for 6 people even though we were quoted 20 mins. Ambiance - the ambiance was good, it's a nice little restaurant and has nice waitresses/waiters. However, for such a busy place, there is literally no parking due to it being so packed. Also, they don't take reservations on weekends, which makes it even tougher. Overall, good experience (besides the wait) and everyone had great food!
To start great downtown location with curbside seating. Parking is difficult so prepare for that. Service here was excellent and the food was great. Our first visit was better than second time so if I had to average both experiences it would be a 3.5 but since first visit was a 5 and second a 3 this past week it's a 4. Monday Labor Day was 1st visit and then again Thursday. Our waitress Monday was A+ but Thursday a 2.5. Reason is my coffee was not brought as she forgot and my side of bacon tasted overcooked left waiting to be picked up as brought over when we were done. Again I believe she forgot both but after reminding her twice we had brought to table. Harvest omelet day one was amazing but on Thursday dry and not so good. The mimosa flight was great idea saves on ordering individual My grandkids came with us on day 1 and loved their meals - French toast and burger. Also our first waitress seemed more experienced.
They have creative menu selections. We tried something new and different for us - chicken waffles. The maple butter really made it nice Also Nutella crepes were lovely with both strawberries and banana. I love that they offer Polar beverages Service was pleasant and the staff seemed to all pitch in and help each other. It was nice to see.
Great local modern cafe with French style influence. Moderately priced with simple, fresh and whole tasting foods. The baguettes were toasted well with soft interior. Friendly service with a smile and they checked on us throughout our meal. Food came out within 5-10 minutes and the bottomless coffee is a nice option! Spacious interior and lots of seating.
enjoyed a nice breakfast at altea's and although it was packed, we were able to get a table with no wait. they have plenty of tables of all sizes for any group size. shakshuka 8.5/10 short rib benedict 5/10 the shakshuka is tasty and filling, but it could have used another egg and more bread with it. the short rib benedict was okay, the short rib was not seasoned but it's a good idea with better execution. overall i'd get the shakshuka again or try their other options. ambiance: 2.5/5 food: 3.3/5 service: 3/5 altea's eatery: 3/5
The service was good, prompt and friendly. The noise level was low, it was comfortable for us to have conversation at our table. I had the breakfast poutine which was very good. Everything was hot and fresh.
Stumbled upon this local spot while driving through Worcester and beyond lucky as found it. Parking is paid street parking or there are select free off street lots if you can find a spot. We had a 15 minute wait as it was fully packed so we ventured the surrounding stores and timed it perfectly. WOW! Everything from my latte to beignets was out of this world delicious. My latte was the perfect amount of bitter to sweetness from the caramel. I ordered the caramel apple crepes for a nice mid day snack. The crepes were crisp but fluffy and packed with flavor. The apples were perfectly sautéed inside and topped off with whipped cream and walnuts. My boyfriend ordered the braised short rib sandwich with home fries. It was a huge portion and the home fries came with mixed in fried onions. The short rib was tender and a well portioned amount. Our server Cara was an absolute delight. She was so charming and personable and checked in frequently for how crazy busy the restaurant was. We were stuffed and both had leftovers to take home but we could not resist ordering the sugared spice beignets. Highly recommend they were crunchy and soft and fluffy inside. The beignets come with a fresh strawberry sauce and whipped cream which were a great balance to the sugary sweetness. I could not get over how amazing the food was and it was all great sized portions for very reasonable prices. If you are in the Worcester area Altea's Eatery is an absolute MUST TRY!
The breakfast my wife and I ordered was fantastic. I had the corn beef hash and she had the popcorn chicken. Each was very filling and we did not finish our plates. Our waitress was very friendly and explained the dishes on the menu. The place is very family friendly, yet couples could share a moment here.
I freaking LOVE this place omg I would eat here everyday if I had the funds to. All the food is amazing and addicting and huge. So let's go one by one: *Popcorn chicken Benedict- crunchy and hot popcorn chicken with a (I think chipotle?) sauce. My eggs on this one were unfortunately not runny like how I like them to be in eggs Benedict, but still good. I always switch out the fries with a side salad which is an extra cost but it just goes so much better, the make the meal feel as heavy. *Corned beef Benedict- As you can see I love eggs Benedict in different fonts. Also very good, the eggs were indeed runny in this one. Beef is not too salty like how it sometimes is in corned beef. *Tres leches French toast- wow. I'm actually not too big of a sweet tooth, but this was perfect as dessert. It looks and sounds unbareably sweet, but surprisingly it's not as sweet as you would expect? But still sweet? Idk it was a good balance. I definitely couldn't eat this as my actual meal though, this should be reserved for dessert. *Breakfast poutine- My boyfriend got this one, it's pretty good. He really enjoyed it but personally I wouldn't order it for myself because it's very heavy and I would probably get heartburn. The only downside is that it can get pretty busy, and you may have to wait to get seated. Also since it's busy sometimes the waiters are frazzled and service is a bit slow so don't come here if you're in a rush. However that's not the waiters' fault, they are always very nice and trying their best! With it being busy, it can get a bit loud and depending on where your seat is, you may be sitting shoulder to shoulder with the dude at the table next to you. But it's kind of a vibe?
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Food and service were amazing! I can't wait to bring all my friends here! Impressive menu with something for everyone! read more
2 years ago
Great benedicts, super creative menu with good food! The server was so lovely and the vibe was overall wonderful for our party of 4. The popcorn chicken benedict was SO good, with great spice, but the potatoes could use some love. I tried one and couldn't continue. The tables are incredibly small, which is sad because we would have 100% gotten more if there was space on the table. See pic for reference, there were 4 chairs at that table when we walked in and we all had a drink and an entree. Overall, would go again for sure!! read more
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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
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 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
1 year ago
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
7 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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3 years ago
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
2 years ago
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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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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
Good food and drinks and ambiance Breakfast Sandwich and chips and drinks Eggs Benedict French Toast and read more
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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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
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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
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4 years ago
Love its ambiance and food comes in big portions at reasonable price! Expect waiting time. read more
4 years ago
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
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259 Park Ave
Worcester, MA 01609
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What time is it good to go for brunch to get mimosas there?
We went on a Friday at noon and the full bar was available as far as I know.
What's parking like? Is there a parking lot for customers or street parking? Thanks !
There is parking on the street and I recall a waitress telling another patron there was parking around the back but it may require going around the other side of the block. Hope this helps!
Is this place very noisy?
Honestly it depends when you go. Prime brunch time is definitely not quiet. I'd even say yes it's loud.
Is there bottomless mimosas for brunch?
Hi Kenny, Unfortunately, no bottomless mimosas. But you can get a lovely bucket of bubbles that…
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