Delicious food! The service is very casual and you take care of your own dishes after. I will definitely be back! read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Margarita pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We ate here on a recommendation. It was extraordinary. Every item and ingredient was special. When I'm back in Worcester I'll be back here. It's extremely tasty and high quality. read more

Great atmosphere Good food Great service Charming atmosphere old factory building Nice beer selections read more

amazing coffee!!! super kind service, great quiet space. came at around 10am on a sat and not too busy which was nice read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Crowded around 2:30PM on a Saturday. Pros: -Lots of pastries, including occasional donuts (which get a 2-2.5/5) -Free samples of bread at register -Cool ambiance Cons: -Lines -- Pain au chocolat ($4.00) Large, buttery chocolate croissant with a good amount of chocolate inside. Would consider getting this again. Sweet Bread Pudding ($6.50) Listed as chocolate almond hazelnut on the website but turned out to be chocolate coconut on the menu in person and unfortunately the coconut ruined the texture for me. It came with two rectangular pieces of bread pudding and a small cup of whipped cream and chocolate "ganache" sauce. The bread pudding had a lot of melted chocolate inside, which was great, but the primary texture was chewy coconut. Wouldn't get any coconut bread puddings again. Chocolate butterscotch graham croissant donut ($3.00) Chewy croissant dough (not a lot of visible layers inside) topped with a dark chocolate and butterscotch(?) cream. The dark chocolate topping was the best part. I wouldn't choose this over a regular cake or yeast donut. Chocolate chip cookie ($2.00) Large cookie that was mainly soft and even kind of buttery in the middle. Lots of chocolate chips, but also had oats that should have been advertised! read more

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Food is good service nice enjoy I think a person need try every person have own taste of food , bread

Leaving a review as a delivery driver. Their wait times for drivers are way off- I have spent 20 minutes waiting past the expected time before. There is no designated place for pick-ups, so you have to wait through the line like a customer who is ordering, and they are never not busy. Parking is terrible, with your only options to park illegally and hope to get out before you get ticketed, or pay to park (if you can even find a space). It is in Kelley Square, so the traffic is horrible to boot. read more

This place used to be great before the owners of Crust stepped in. Went today and ordered a breakfast sandwich and a cheese pizza. Pizza came out quick and prompt. After 40-ish minutes of waiting on the breakfast sandwich, I finally had to find someone (because there are no waiters/waitresses) to ask about the sandwich. They had skipped right over it and forgot all about it. It came out an additional 10 minutes later and was subpar at best. On top of this, a manager (?) came over and asked if he could "stick 2 more people at our table with us" because it was busy and there weren't enough tables. I'm not sure if people are convinced that COVID is no longer existent or are just ignorant, but if I'm out to eat with my significant other I absolutely don't want random people sitting at my table with us. That question was really the cherry on top to an already bad experience. With all of the other restaurants leaving the Canal District, it is now left with restaurants that are simply not great. Won't be returning and don't recommend. read more

First experience- probably would not go back. When we went to order , we were told to sit and use the QR code. Ok. No problem. We ordered 3 sandwiches and it came to $50. The sandwiches were made carelessly one being burnt. Their creative and ingredients were pretty tasty. Our table was sticky and clearly had not been cleaned in a while. Ultimately the issue is as we become better customers and pay increasing prices our expectations rise as well. I had higher expectations- and stop setting the default for 20% tips if we bus our own tables. read more

Got a pizza for takeout. The girl at the counter was very nice and the pizza came out very quickly. It was reaaallly good pizza!

Good service. Customers were waiting outside before they opened so that was a good sign. A bit in the pricey side but the quality was worth it. read more

BirchTree is a panera bread with a better atmosphere. That being said, it's not bad just not a different concept. The brunch was yummy - the cranberry grilled cheese is a must try - and the coffee selection is pretty good. The lavender london fog was delicious. There isn't a lot of parking nearby so on a Saturday morning it was a little rough, but not impossible. We took a loaf of rosemary bread home with us and it wasn't worth the price ($7), but I would go back for a sandwich if I'm in the area. read more

Have loved this place for years! The breads are amazing with whipped feta, the London fog hot or iced are a favorite, but honestly everything is good and the people are friendly, great spot to hang out or just pop in! read more

This has been our go-to for years. It's great for family brunch with young kids, specially on days when they have live music. The food has always been great- but it has changed in the last year and it's not always consistent. Service is also inconsistent, with orders sometimes being forgotten, but overall a good place to check out! The pastries are delicious! read more

Hands down my favourite Cafe in Worcester downtown. Friendly staff who welcomes you with a smile. It gives a good feeling that they are happy working there and love their job. Their Quiche is so good. Perfect crust and soft in the middle with bursting flavors. Many varieties of coffee to choose from and if you wanna have a beer/wine their collection is really good. Nice bands on wed and friday however for a work place it is perfect. Love their focaccia to take home. Next thing to try : Their pizza. I was so tempted to order but would have been a lot just for me. There's always a next time. Definitely taking anyone who wants a nice place to hangout while sipping on a beverage and munching on tasty bites. read more

Fantastic breakfast and wonderful coffee-based drinks. BirchTree is also in a great location for shopping and visiting other cool places, so if we're exploring this part of Worcester and want to start our morning off in the best possible way, the answer is BirchTree. read more

The meatball was HUGE and it was so tasty! The fries were fresh and well seasoned. The only complaint is that the ice teas aren't sweetened, I had to ask for extra sweetener. Great atmosphere, I love that you can order and pay at your table. The bread was excellently made. Definitely going to back! read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Meatball & fries - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Very cute gem In Worcester!! A friend told me to come here and it was the best decision! I came at new years so they had a brunch menu that was limited options but so so delicious! You order on QR code so not much interaction with staff but plenty of seating! Street parking costs so plan ahead! read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Eggs Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

The coffee was pretty good and the ambiance was great it has a dark rustic vibe. Very cozy and warm. Def not your sweet coffee and caters more to grown coffee drinkers. NOT DUNKIN OR STARBUCKS read more

BirchTree Bread Company - cappuccino and caramel macchiato - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Hipster, homey, and a great rainy day lunch spot in Worcester. We arrived on Saturday around noon and waited in the line to order for about 20 minutes. The regular menu as well as the daily specials are displayed on large chalkboards over the counters, so you can think it all over while you wait. You can also check out local stuff on sale like mugs, soaps, milk, jams, and butters. All very tempting while you're hungrily waiting. At the front of the line, staff was super friendly when we ordered and gave us a number to stick on our table, so they know where to send our goods once they're ready. I also got a local kombucha on tap (interestingly, they asked to see my ID to buy it even though it's less than 2% ABV), and we also got some big chocolate chip cookies right away. Luckily, we were able to locate a booth toward the back of the large space. The atmosphere is pleasant with wood, large windows, and dim lighting. They had a band playing music in the corner which made our wait pretty enjoyable and set a great tone inside. It seems like everyone in Worcester is here on this rainy weekend day - including lots of families with young children. But we still felt pretty relaxed while we waited. About half an hour later, our food arrives! I got the savory bread pudding of the day which was flavored with bacon and a jalapeno cream sauce. I've never eaten anything like this before - it was bready and smoky and at first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but after a few bites, I decided I did. It came with a great little salad of local greens and veggies. BF and friend split the meatball sandwich and the turkey sandwich. They agreed that the winner by far was the meatball, as the turkey had too much mayo and was just less flavorful. The meatball was warm and comforting with a large piece of meat encased in delicious bread. It also came with an interesting apple salad. This isn't exactly a grab-and-go sandwich spot. It's a place with a nice vibe that you can really enjoy and stay a while. We spent much more time here than we had planned for, so luckily we didn't have a ticket on our car due to our expired meter! read more

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Was there over the weekend group of six went for breakfast place is ok Food not great at all, home fries was absolutely over seasoned salty ended up in the trash have to pay even for ketchup never seen that before recommended going somewhere else. read more

On our way home from Maine made a stop to eat on a chilly day had a bowl each of the tomatoe soup and a grill cheese. Very very good

Cute spot! The drinks and self service were good. No free wifi though and a little pricy. read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Espresso martini - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I stopped here while passing through Worcester on my way back to Maine. I was with coworkers and we were just looking for a quick bite to eat off the highway. Yelp guided me here. First - the location. This place was quick to navigate to from the highway - although we did have to go through the most terrifying intersection I have ever seen. And, it was right across the street from Table Talk pies, which has a store!! (Mental note - need to check that out someday.) The space was in an old building and the décor was eclectic. We sat in a booth by the windows (to watch our car and make sure we didn't get a ticket because the meter wasn't working.) It was drafty - very drafty. And then I realized, there was a full quarter inch gap between the window and the frame!! I'm not kidding - I stuck my fork through it. I should have taken a picture. The service - it was a little slow. We ordered three sandwiches and a bowl of soup. We waited easily 20 minutes for this to come. And, while the place was steady, it just didn't seem like it should take this long. But, all of the employees were kind and friendly - more than willing to help. Once you got their attention. Now, for the reason you come here - the food. Oh. My. God. I had a sandwich in the vein of a Reuben. The corned beef was out of this world. They use gruyere instead of Swiss. And, they make house made kraut with purple cabbage. Topping it off with a grainy mustard instead of 1000 island. All served on the biggest rye toasted bread you can imagine. My coworkers agreed that their sandwiches were heavenly. The one that got soup and a sandwich didn't plan to finish it all as it was a hearty portion - but just couldn't stop eating as it was so good. We all purchased loaves of bread to bring home with us as well. So, if you are in the area - stop here for lunch. The food was so amazing - it more than makes up for the shortcomings. Just don't sit in a booth by the window in November. read more

Definitely love this location, nice place to sit and vibe crystal shop next door to look around at, great coffee and baked goods to go along

Has the Veggie pizza and it was amazing! Really great thinner slices and the veggies tasted very fresh (not over cooked). Definitely will be returning read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Veggie Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

A little frou frou for what we were looking for in a breakfast place, but it was close to our daughter's college and we saw the good reviews, so gave it a try. Located in a cool building with a nice atmosphere, airy and open space. For a bread company, the pizza was just "OK." They make you order everything on your phone and just deliver your food, yet, give you a suggested tip, starting at 18%, which we were a little turned off by. It's not like they are offering full service. Felt more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. read more

My partner and I very tired after a fun cinco de mayo celebration got delivered breakfast sandwiches, home fries, and lattes. This was the best delivery I've ever paid for! So good! 10/10 read more

We had a late lunch there while on a road trip. The easy access from the highway was the first plus. We ordered sandwiches with fries and they were large servings. We could easily have shared. They were out of most baked goods by the time we got there so we were unable to get any. The place itself was really neat. Great ambiance. read more

Birch tree Bread Company is my go-to breakfast spot when I'm visiting my boyfriend in Worcester, MA. The atmosphere is pretty chill, which makes the overall experience amazing. Here are a few of my faves: Ham & Cheese Croissant, Sweet Bread Pudding, Raspberry Toast, Burger (they often change up the featured burger), Pepperoni pizza. Their rum punch (when available) is amazing, definitely worth trying. If you're in the area during the evening, definitely check out their pizza night. There's cool music and a lively crowd to entertain you. The staff is pretty chill and welcoming. This is a spot I would drive from New York to make a visit. read more

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Birch Tree has a way of managing being busy with being fast that's really appreciated. They're so busy because the food is delicious, the atmosphere is unique, and live music plays a few days a week (including weekends). It's also a great location with many shops in the same building. There are two lines, one for grab and go items, and one for ordering food when you plan to dine in. You can help yourself to mason jars of water and utensils while you find a place to sit, which is a quick set up since you don't have to wait for a table to be set. The downside is having to scope out a spot when it gets crowded. If you go for brunch, try the birch tree toast (pictured) which has cured salmon, dill caper cream cheese, frisee, pickled red onion, danish rye, and you can even add a duck egg. 10/10 Also, they make a great Irish coffee ;) read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Birch tree toast! House cured salmon, dill caper cream cheese, frisee, pickled red onion, & danish rye. - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Really good. Went at a slow time and for some reason it took forever to get the sandwiches. It was worth it though. The grilled cheese and the meatballs were amazing. read more

I'd like to start by saying that overall the staff is very friendly and hospitable. I've had their pastry and breads on many occasions, but yesterday was my first time trying their lunch. Their online menu is outdated compared to what they have available in store. They did not have the meatball available and online the chicken salad says on croissant, however, I check my order before leaving it was on a ciabatta. When I notified the staff I was asked if I wanted a croissant and said here you can put it in this if you'd like, the croissant doesn't hold the chicken salad. I don't want to sound negative, but you can't just change up the menu when you feel like it. Also the London Fog was awful. Stick to the coffee read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Chicken salad on croissant. Make sure you get it on a croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Birchtree is a quaint cafe nestled in a side street off the all too famous Kelley Square. Its a nice change of pace going into birchtree compared to the places nearby. The cafe is super cute and there is a plethora of seating. I was lucky enough to snag a huge booth with outlets nearby. Saturday mornings there is a band so don't go there to get peace and quiet on that day. The staff was very friendly and willing to explain anything on their menu. I ordered a large iced tea, which came out to be HUGE. It was like a bucked of tea (which I needed). I have been in the past and ordered many of their sandwiches which have always been heavenly. read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Large black ice tea - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Went for the first time with a friend for lunch. I wasn't completely surprised by how pricey the food was because I'd already read reviews saying how great the food was. What I was surprised about was the fact that: 1. If you ordered more than 2 dishes...there's no room for any plates or other food items at a tiny 2 person table. You also can't just pull the empty table next to you over so that all your food (2 pizzas - maybe 8", full salad, 2 plates & 2 glasses of water - you get yourself) fit. We were chastised by "waitresses" eventho we told them we needed more room. 3. No one brings you plates. I asked the guy who brought the first pizza & salad for plates & he said he'd bring them back. I later learned from another "waitress" when they brought us to a bigger table, "you can just take them from where ever you see them, here, there's some at the end of this table right here, you can have these"...as she takes them without asking the other guests who are eating their meals. HOW do you just take plates from someone else's table & give them to other guess?!?? I have NO IDEA who may've touched those plates with nasty hands OR had an allergen on them!!! 4. When each person orders their food, it doesn't all come out together. Had I known mine would be out first & there'd a 10+ mins lag for my friend, we would've put everything on 1 order. 5. We had to get our own to go containers. 6. When we stood up to leave, the "waitress" come over & asked "do you know where the trash was?" My friend said yes...so we cleared our own table. She never bothered to ask if everything was ok. 7. My tip didn't bankrupt me, however, had I known all this BEFORE when I placed & prepaid for my order including a hefty tip...I would've either based my tip on the entire experience & if I decided to, I would've left the cash on the table or at the register upon leaving. Knowing what I know now, I'd return in spite of this being a weird first experience because the food was good. Also, unless I'm going to be in the area for something else, there's no chance I'd waste so much time being stuck in traffic around there & then trying to find parking. Didn't take any pics but we had: Fennel Sausage pizza (didn't taste any Fennel tho) BBQ Chicken pizza (I like this better because it had more flavor & the chicken was juicy) Roasted Apple & Pecan Salad (this can be a meal if you add a protein) read more

They make great pizza, ambiance is always very clean and tidy. Service is fairly good on weekdays; the weekends it does get pretty busy Overall a great place to hang with friends and family! read more

I haven't been back to birchtree in a while and was excited to get a nice little lunch catching up with an old friend. Not only has the price gone up a lot (I get it it's everywhere), but if your gonna raise your prices at least try to keep the same quality of food. Thin bread and simple/bland salads. Another one bites the dust Worcester read more

BirchTree Bread Company - Thin bread Olive & Feta - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great Products I have been hearing reviews of Birchtree Bread Company for several weeks and finally made it there. If you live in or near Worcester and are looking for delicious homemade bread, other pastries and good coffee at a reasonable price - stop by. It is located on Green Street above the Crompton Collective and Farmers' Market. Staff is happy and helpful. Loaf of bread is about $5 which is definitely worth it considering the quality. I also tried a chocolate chip cookie - large about the size of a flattened softball - lots of chunks of chocolate. About $1.75 but again worth it. Location is an old warehouse so high ceilings, big windows and great music playing. They serve homemade soups and also have a nice selection of local cheeses. Parking is plenty in the lot behind the building near - near the farmer's market sign. Tip: They serve craft beer Thanks read more

Always amazing food at BirchTree! Pizza is one of the best in town when available! Keep it up!

I had only been here before to get bread to go, so recently my partner and I went to the Holiday Stroll and stopped at Birch Tree for breakfast. First of all you have to love the old mill feeling in the building...brick walls old wood flooring and exposed pipes. A nice industrial feel. We ordered our breakfast sandwiches and coffees (really wanted to try the almond croissants because that is one of my favorite things, but they weren't ready yet), we found a nice booth in front of the windows and near the 'stage' where 2 gentlemen played some nice music (including Christmas carols). We had a delicious breakfast sandwich with our coffees while we watched the snow falling outside and listening to the music (pretty perfect). My partner went back to see if the almond croissants were ready and came back with one to share. As I said almond croissants are my favorite and these did not disappoint!!! Definitely made it to the top of my list along with my other favorite place (except the other place takes hours to get to)!!! Next time we'll try one of their pizza nights!!! read more