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.

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

Very consistent... Very good quality... Fantastic service. Always align, but moves very quickly.

This is definitely my go-to weekend brunch spot with my friends - especially for the mimosas. But get there early as it gets crowded fast and the wait ends up being super long. My all-time favorite would have to be the steak and eggs. Although the corn beef hash is the runner-up. Definitely a must try in Worcester. I mean c'mon, who doesn't enjoy a good hearty breakfast with a mimosa on the weekend? read more

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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

Great place to eat and nice and friendly service. Had the Croque Monsieur and pommel frittes and very delicious. A little bit of difficulty parking but worth the effort. read more

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

Everything simply amazing!. Mimosas, the homemade corned beef hash, the egg benedict...... I need to visit it again!

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.

In my tour of the restaurants-in-worcester-worth-eating-in I had been meaning to hit Altea's Eatery for brunch because it's high up on yelp's ranking. Slipping through without awkwardly standing outside is not likely to happen on Sunday at noon so heading over at 2pm seemed like a better choice. Classically uber effed me over and at 2pm when I requested a ride to Altea's (boozy brunch, obv) they found someone TWELVE minutes away. The pressure mounted to arrive at a reasonable time before closure at 3pm. We eventually arrived at unfortunately about 2:30. Much to my delight there were only like two tables seated so obviously no waiting. The host seated us but made VERY clear that the place closed at 3pm so we had to get our shit together QUICK. We were seated and greeted by our server who made no such mention of the closing time. We ordered our bevs (T-balls ordered a bloody as usual and I a mango mimosa). While contemplating our actual meal, panic set in. By this time it was 2:40. Would we be escorted out at 3pm because it was closing time? The host was very aggressive about the timeline and made it seem like instead of the kitchen casually closing at 3pm we had to GTFO by that time. Should we just finish our drinks and go somewhere else to eat in a relaxed fashion instead of force-feeding ourselves with home fries in 5 min? The waitress returned and her calm presence indicated we were fine on time. Also we specifically asked and she specifically told us we were fine on time. The breakfast/lunch menu has eggs about fifty thousand ways in addition to sandwiches, salads, and CREPES. I ordered the vegetable harvest omelette with zucchini, spinach, goat cheese, tomato, and roasted red peppers. This comes with a side of home fries and a baguette slice. The goat cheese in this and the combo of stuffings were BOMB. My only qualm is that the egg did not seem to be cooked enough, there was actually a pool of suspicious liquid within a crater on the top of the 'lette. This kinda grossed me out, I like my shit well done and, yes, I should have requested that. It didn't stop me from eating almost everything except that mysterious crater. The home fries were pretty good as well and that baguette slice? What do you think? Tinasaurus ordered the grilled cheese with boursin and brie cheeses with a tomato on bread grilled to perfection with the glisten of butter on the surface. I tried this myself and the cheese selection is definitely unusual and provides for a very creamy grilled cheese. I'm not particularly fond of tomatoes in GC because I want absolutely NO DISTRACTIONS from the cheese, but that's my preference. The fries that accompany the sandwich were crisp but they were lacking in something. My GF absolutely loved them and would probably prefer to cuddle them instead of me at night so I guess I better watch myself. I think our first impression that we received from the hostess just left a bad taste in my mouth. I work about 70 hours a week as a resident and I completely get trying to leave work on time but either seat people and allow them to enjoy their time or don't seat them at all. read more

Stopped at Altea's Eatery for breakfast yesterday. Read some reviews which claims it had the best breakfast in Worcester.....it did not disappoint. While the place is very small and a bit noisy, the service was top notch. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the corned beef omelette which was excellent. Even the coffee was great! Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

We've been checking out new-to-us breakfast joints since moving back to Worceser in June. After readings the reviews and ratings for Altea's, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. We arrived and struggled to find where to park. The Parking sign led to a lot behind the building clearly marked NOT for restaurants. Okay... Fortunately, we found a street spot close by since it was raining. We were seated immediately, which was great. (Sweet spot on Sunday - 9:30am!) As I took my seat, I stepped on something that turned out to be broken glass. Good thing I was wearing thick-soled shoes. I also banged my shoulder into a sawed-off pipe jutting out of the brick wall. Uh, okay... As we were reviewing the menu, we heard another server tell her table about specials for the morning. When our server (Tori) came back to the table, we asked her about the specials. Her response: "Yeah, they're on the board over there." You mean the board (a) we didn't see when we were so promptly seated and (b) we still couldn't see because it was not visible to about 75% of the patrons? That board? My apologies - my x-ray vision is not fully functional this morning. She tried to remember what the TWO specials were and kept changing what she was saying to the point that we gave up and stuck to our original choices from the regular menu. The food came out super fast. G chose the french toast. The photo is below, and the menu description reads as follows. It arrived with walnuts, not candied pecans. Pain Perdu (Heavenly French Toast) ~ 11.99 Brioche bread, macerated blueberries, candied pecans, and Chantilly cream I chose the Apple Crepes. The photo is below, and the menu description reads as follows. Apple Crêpe ~ 10.99 Caramelized apples, candied pecans Mine arrived with no nuts of any kind. I chose this in large part due to the candied pecans. When the server was close by, I stopped her and said, "I'm honestly not sure if I'm missing them or not, but I haven't found any pecans in this dish." Her response: "I'm not wearing my glasses so I can't see anything at all." She then continued to say it should have come with walnuts. I said, "It's supposed to come with candied pecans; that's part of why I ordered it. I don't care for walnuts." Apparently, they don't serve it that way anymore and just haven't bothered to update the menu. WTF? (As an aside, the table next to us asked for clarification on a menu item. The customer pointed to it, and Tori's response again was "I can't see any of that. I don't have my glasses. You'll have to read it to me." If part of your job is to respond to customers' questions about your menu and the food served, MAYBE you should have your damn glasses with you?!) When I'm shelling out $11 for a breakfast dish, I kinda expect to get what I ordered as it appears on the menu. I didn't expect my breakfast to be comped, nor did I ask for it to be comped, but I did expect something more than "Too bad, so sad." The three stars are based on (1) fast seating, (2) fast delivery of food, and (3) G enjoyed his french toast. Still, we won't be going back. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Friendly waiters. My salmon was way too salty but that's expected, right? Enjoyed their fries but wish it was more crispier. Pancake was good. read more

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Always busy but the food is great and worth the wait. Nice cafe like ambience. Love all the food selections but especially the crepes, the pain perdue and the huge chicken and waffles! My go to breakfast place. read more

We stopped for breakfast at Altea's Eatery along our route to Maine and we're quite delighted with our experience. The place was cozy and with great food options. We liked the ambiance, the service, and the food was fresh. As we were having breakfast the restaurant filled up with patrons most of whom seemed to be regulars. The service we received was attentive. We enjoyed both the quality of the food and the prices. We recommend this place to any Traveller as a pit stop. read more

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This is my first time at this restaurant and definitely won't be my last. I had an amazing brunch with my best friend for her birthday. We ordered the Mrs. clause Mimosa's they were sparkling refreshing and delicious. I got the eggs Florentine which was to die for. Our server Candace was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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

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Did not know what to expect but I noticed it was really crowded! Always a good sign :) The service was good and food came out at just at the right time. I got the bagel & lox and it was sooo delicious! The bagel was warm and soft on the inside and had a little crunch on the outside. They were very generous with the toppings and that was a big plus for me since I love smoked salmon. I also loved how the potatoes were seasoned! read more

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

Lovely restaurant. I've eaten here twice and enjoyed great food and service each time. If you're in Worcester and are looking for a brunch spot, Altea's should definitely be on your list. I am impressed by the quality of the food as well as the quantity that you get with your orders. It's very apparent that they focus on quality as their menu is not huge, but that allows them to make very delicious food! Today I had the "monsieur omelette" which has ham, bacon, and gruyere cheese. The texture was perfect and it had plenty of meat and cheese. It came with a side of potatoes which were seasoned perfectly. One of the other aspects of this restaurant that makes it a 5-star review for me is the service. Everyone is so friendly and makes you feel welcome. Our waitresses have been quick, attentive, and warm, rich really makes me like the restaurant even more. I can't wait to visit Altea's the next time I'm in Worcester! read more

Altea's Eatery - Monsieur Omelette. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Prices were good. Food was amazing and the portion I got of pountine I could have eaten weeks later. The only knock is the layout which puts tables directly next to a "bar" that is also the main thoroughfaire for the servers as well. Lot's of traffic and noise which wasn't great and I felt that I had someone walking next to me 90% of the meal. Don't sit near the bar... read more

Looking to stop somewhere quick on the way up to Maine and this hit the spot. Service was super quick and friendly, and the food was great! I had the tomato omelette. I like that they use Boursin cheese, keeping with the French thing. So delicious. And a huge plate of food for $10! Coffee was perfect. My boyfriend got the corned beef hash which was wonderful! He could barely finish it. I can't speak for their lunch but breakfast was great. I'd love to come back. read more

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

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Good service and lots of breakfast food options! Altea's is definitely a favorite of ours and a great place to go when we have visiting friends in town! I love the bagel and lox here. The chicken & waffles are delicious, though a bit too sweet when you get towards the end of the meal. read more

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Food: Everything on the menu sounded amazing, the food was great, and the prices were fairly cheap especially for such a nice place. Staff: The waiter was awesome and speedy. Ambience: This lovely place is styled after a French cafe and has some nice foldaway windows that let in a breeze on nice days. read more

We tried this for the first time today I had the breakfast poutine, it was not only delicious but enormous. My wife had the breakfast sandwich it was also huge and delicious Looking forward to going back soon for the corn beef hash read more

Cannot emphasize enough how delicious the food is. Waitstaff is incredibly kind. Can be a long wait especially on weekends in the late morning, but it's totally worth it. read more

Definitely one of the better breakfast/brunch places in Worcester. They don't have pancakes!! Which is a downer, but waffles are great. Also the hash omelette is spot on. Place is clean, and contains a mix of mostly college students, and some families and parents on weekends. Service was kind and quick. We snuck in and there wasn't a wait, though there was when we were leaving. read more

I learned about Aleta's from an online group and wanted to give it a try. Last minute meet up with some friends gave me the opportunity, and glad we did! I chose the spinach/kale salad with an overeasy egg and grilled chicken. Huge portion, chicken grilled perfectly, and delicious. Although I only had the jasmine tea, they did have a creative drink menu...maybe next time. Friends also had a great steak salad and the short ribs, all delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff even on a busy Sunday from all working to the front desk to our server, Grace. Only tiny suggestion would to be have some options with egg whites only. Will definitely be back! read more

Went for breakfast this morning. I had eggs benedict, my spouse had scrambled eggs, First, the good news. The staff was excellent. The price was reasonable. The potatoes were very good, especially if you like caramelized onions, which i do. Plenty of parking. Less good news: The food lacked flavor and one of my poached eggs was overcooked. I had to remind them to bring me a side dish I had ordered. Unacceptable: The coffee was surprisingly terrible. Verdict: Overpromised and underdelivered. C+ read more

This place was adorable. We started with soup - one tomato bisque and one French onion. Both were phenomenal. Chicken cheesesteak and brunch burger for lunch - cleaned our plates and need a nap now! I would definitely stop back in and try something else if we are in Worcester again! Service was top notch!!!!! read more

A great brunch location. Busy so I've only gone off weekend days. The staff works hard and is attentive.

I've been here several times and I always love the breakfast food here. Love their Benedict's, they're typically busy during brunch hours, but they don't hold reservations so make sure to plan ahead of time. Outside patio windows are open when it's nice! read more

Great breakfast place while in Worcester visiting WPI. Gets busy and there is often a wait but it's worth it.

Really great place with a really friendly staff. I love the breakfast here but I have one all-time "I'm not counting my calories" favorite: the breakfast poutine. It has two eggs and kielbasa on top of crispy fries with scallions and onions and honestly... I'll dream about it for the rest of my life. 10/10 highly suggest - love this place. read more

Hubby & I went for brunch on a Saturday afternoon and it was delicious!! The decor is modern and clean. The place had a great vibe full of friendly people. Food was fantastic and came out of the kitchen quick and hot. We had an omelet & Nutella crepes-so yummy!! The host promptly greeted us an sat us right away. Only negative was: We waited 5-10 mins before we flagged down a server, despite a few had just walked past us without acknowledging us. I concluded there was confusion because we sat after the morning rush was over and section assignments changed. Once greeted by our server (who had a trainee on tow) the service was perfect. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable, and sweet. They took our food/drink orders right away and checked on us multiple times. We will definitely be back read more

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Wait time took about 30mins because it was crowded on Sun at 1pm. The staff was friendly tho, however my friend & I were told while being seated that the dining would be kept to 90mins & to keep our masks on until our drinks or food came. The people next to us & many in the restaurant didn't have masks on & they were happily chatting, not drinking or eating. We ordered alcoholic drinks & fish tacos, it was my first time ever trying fish tacos. The waitress said theirs were great for a breakfast place...now I have a standard to go by. The fish tacos were ok, nothing to write in the T&G or Phantom Gourmet about. Kinda pricey for 2 alcohol drinks each & 2 fish tacos with the potential of Covid swirling around in a small space. read more

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

We came on a Thursday afternoon for lunch last month. The place is popular, but we were able to be seated right away. We both opted for the chicken and waffles without the walnuts and mimosas. Everything was delicious and service was great. We also had the beignets. The beignets are more like donuts than the beignets you would expect to find in New Orleans. Since I was expecting New Orleans style beignets, I wouldn't order those again, but I'd definitely return to Altea's though! read more

Great food, service very helpful and attentive. Great variety of meals and drinks !! We will be back!

Amazing food and excellent service. Everyone there was very polite. The place is modern and clean. We were a group of 5 and everything we ordered was delicious. Day was nice , big windows at front were open so it felt like outdoor seating. They did have a few tables on the sidewalk. We already planned another visit. Please support local business during this difficult time. Go out to eat !!!! read more

Decor: fresh and vibrant with a lot of white with spot colors. Sound: went twice, weekend was a bit noisy and would benefit from noise cancellation panels on the ceiling....though it could also be the parents who are immune to the noise of their kids and not taking them outside until they cal down. Second time there, typical with no noise during the week...so good that I'm going back in the next 30 minutes Food: AMAZING, blueberry French Toast...highly recommended! Veggie omelet totally fresh and filling Staff: some of the best I have met with, check in's, conversations...just good people! A definite must visit in my book!!!!!! read more

like i said last time, i have been back since & it was somehow even better! the spring menu has this popcorn chicken benedict with chipotle hollandaise... it was HEAVENLY! you better run, not walk, to try it!! read more

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