What a great addition to the Worcester Public Market!…read more - Their Oreo beignets are to die for - and trust me, order at least 3. - The dark chocolate salted caramels are my favorites from their large selection of handcrafted chocolates. - The cotton candy was a beautiful touch to our New Years champagne! Overall, their customer service is exceptional and their sweet treats leave me wanting more each time.

First time trying this place and the cashier was very kind and helpful but the truffles were…read morehonestly bad. Lemon Lavender truffle: Tasted strongly of lavender oil and I couldn't take more than one bite before throwing it away. Apple Pie Truffle: Tasted okay mostly of cinnamon but it at least had some sweetness. Vanilla Truffle: I have no clue what flavor this was but it was not vanilla. It was really bad I couldn't even swallow the bite I took. It did have two distinct layers with a harder outside and a softer chocolate inside but again it was so bad. Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle: If you get any of these get this one because it was okay. It was very sweet and tasted mostly of artificial strawberry but I could at least swallow it. Peanut Butter Truffle: Really tasted like cardboard or stale air. I really can't say anything more I thought of any flavor peanut butter would be the savior but it was also bad. Overall I won't be coming back here unless they make some big changes to the recipes.

What I love: consistently delicious food in every changing and interesting flavors! Local business…read moreowned by local people! Frequent inclusion of butterscotch chips, a slept-on flavor! Cool higher end culinary items for purchase and some other weird but welcome items like handmade soap! Good community posting board! Chill vibes and surly baristas that make you feel like you're in a bigger city! What I don't love: there are never signs telling what the baked items are, so you literally have to ask one by one at every visit- as does every single person in line. It makes me feel guilty for the people behind me and I often rush before fully exploring my options. This is made worse when I bring my small indecisive child, so I go elsewhere when I have him with me. Also- 90% of the time that I have asked, the attending barista isn't certain what the baked items are and says something like "I think that one is an apricot and cheese danish. Or cheese and some fruit. I'm not positive." At Crust's prices, I'd like to know what I'm buying and I would appreciate time to make a decision. Why won't you tell us what your yummy pastries are?? Lastly- the automatic tipping options are so high (this is coming from someone who never tips below 20%) that it makes me wonder if you're paying your employees appropriately, or expecting tips to make up the difference. If you were to change one thing and one thing only from this feedback, PLEASE consider labeling your baked goods! I truly cannot think of a good reason why not to.

This place is adorable. We stopped in for some quick snacks and coffee. Great latte with multiple…read moremilk alternatives offered. Friendly staff and comfortable seating options. We enjoyed the baguette and sour dough bread but the apple cider donut wasn't our favorite. Would definitely go back.

I have a Facebook group called "Hole In The Wall: New England" where I write about all kinds of…read moreplaces that are 1. A little hidden away or off the beaten track, and 2. Amazing discoveries. This place fits the bill under both categories! Many years ago, before I moved to Worcester, my friend made me follow an Instagram account that was basically carb porn. Day after day, I'd check out their bizarre and scrumptious cupcake flavors, fantasizing about the day that I'd make it there. Back then, Worcester felt like a such a pain to get to that it took me a while to get there. But when I finally found this tiny little place tucked away on Water St, it was like that moment in Willy Wonka where Charlie is aghast at all the sugary delights around him. It was every frosted fantasy come to life. I try not to go TOO often, because I don't want to be condemned to a life of stretchy pants. But when I do go, it's a serious struggle not to try every creative confection in their case. Their treats are INCREDIBLE.

That's don't impress me much!…read more That's the feeling I have. Queens Cup has been on my list for about 3 years. I admit, I am weak for frosting so I figured this had to be a win for me. Good location, tough parking if you can't get in their small lot and good luck scoring a table (i think there were only 2!) But that's not the reason for disappointment. It's the product. Magic cookie bars are one of my favorite sweet treats so I had to buy one (at a high cost of $7!) It's heavy and dense but the flavor... the crust was inconsistent. Too thick and too think at points. The taste... it tastes like an M&M (with a slight hint of coconut.) I could have saved myself a lot of money just buying a bag of M&M's. But I don't like M&M's! See the problem? (And there were small M&M's on the top which is ok but it was overpowering.) I also had to try something cupcake related right? My daughter got a huge slice of funfetti cake. I had one layer of the cake. I can share the frosting was thick and dense. I like it sweet and melts in my mouth. Thus was not that. The cake itself was dense too. I was my cake fluffy. Overall I was let down and Queens Cup is off the return list.

Stopped in to kill a few hours before a work event. The space is definitely a favorite among locals…read moreas it was packed! They have a nice mix of flavored coffees that are brewed. There is also free wifi for those who are staying on site.

The food is amazing and they customize sandwiches to anything you want. Drinks taste exactly like…read moretheir name. Service is really good as well. Owners are so kind.

Highland street location: 1. Tried one of the summer…read morespecials "tiramisu latte" with oatmilk and it was delicious and a reasonable price ($7.55). 2. Great gluten-free options. I tried the gluten free chocolate chip cookie and it was a good portion, soft and had lots of chocolate chips, also at a reasonable price ($4.82) 3. Very friendly staff and lots of options for both drinks and food 4. Lots of seating and has a bar to add in any sugar or toppings on your drink. Great place to study or sit on your laptop! 5. Parking was a little tricky as you can only park on one side of the street but didn't take long to get a spot right in front of the cafe!

I hung out at this cafe for a little while and had a maple latte (delicious) and a carrot cake…read morecupcake. The cupcake itself was huge and properly moist, but not the best I've had. The frosting was too sweet and sugary and I don't think it was cream cheese frosting, which would have made it better. This is still a nice cafe to do some work or socializing or just chilling in. It was kind of chilly in there, but it was a hot summer day outside so it makes sense.

Barista took my order and didn't really look me in the face or had a basic conversation with me…read more Kept looking everywhere else but me or the register. It made for an awkward ordering experience. Especially since it was first time at brew and I had questions about their menu, but I decided to skip asking them. The coffee I was ordered was good. I liked the variety of quick foods and snacks they offered. Prices felt reasonable. Good space to study alone or in a small study group.

Really pretty little coffee shop in downtown Worcester! Clean and well maintained, customer service…read moreis friendly and quick. I got a maple chai latte- definitely recommend!

I've lived here for years and can't believe I haven't come here before. What a great spot! A super…read morefriendly staff welcomed us in, and while It was hard to decide which yummy items to try, we all picked things and everything was perfect. Meraki especially knows what they're doing with cheesecakes. The food and drink presentation was as classy as the classy-slash-eclectic decor. Overall, come for the cozy atmosphere and staff, but stay for the food and drinks... and the atmosphere and the staff. I need to go back soon.

Came in for some cake, waited an hour before we had to leave due to time restriction. Not sure how…read moreyou take over an hour for a single slice of cake. They said they had 1 person in the kitchen, and we did hear kitchen drama while on our way to the bathroom. Anyway, management, maybe you should handle that. Might need more people, don't know.

I love this place! I get lunch here sometimes since I work nearby. I don't usually get any bakery…read moreitems but the desserts / pastries are absolutely beautiful in the cases, they look delicious. I don't know why there isn't more hype about this spot. They have great food!

Pretty decent place overall. The pastries were fresh and the coffee was okay, but the service was a…read morebit slow during my visit. Still a nice spot to relax for a while.

A culinary negotiation between health and pure weekend indulgence. ​We went into 185 Bistro with a…read morestrategy. We tried to be responsible. We ordered the broccoli quiche, telling ourselves, "Look at us, eating green vegetables for breakfast. We are the picture of health and sophistication. ​And it was sophisticated. The quiche was fluffy, savory, and perfectly baked--the kind of dish that makes you feel like you should be sipping an espresso while wearing a silk robe. ​But then came the sunny-side-up eggs and home fries, and all pretense of restraint went right out the window. ​Those sunny-side-up eggs were a masterclass in tension. The yolks were so perfectly runny that the second we poked them, it was like a golden, delicious dam broke across the plate. Naturally, those crispy, heavily seasoned home fries were right there waiting to act as the ultimate cleanup crew. It became a beautiful, chaotic race against time to swipe up every drop of yolk with a potato. ​By the end, the plate looked like a battlefield, and we looked like we needed a post-breakfast nap. 10/10--the perfect balance of getting your daily vitamins and eating your weight in carbohydrates.

Second time here and was even better!! Saturday mid morning, quiet calm not full , my style ! They…read morehave a barstool section that works for party of 1. Prompt service with a smile , failed to get waitress name but helped when asked if they have soy rizo , they don't so got breakfast quesadilla instead, spinach n cheese w/house fries, ice coffee!! They also have many juices n tea ! Very home kind of feel and maybe look! Has lots of parking , looks kinda like someone's back door but it's not (forgot pic) must visit if in Worcester! Brunch is fuller louder but still on point service ! Thx gals

Excellent food and amazing beer! Definitely recommend Be Juicy and the grilled romaine Caesar…read moresalad.

What better place for a worm than Wormtown? Glad I finally got to stop by this place…read more Loved the interior & ambiance of the place. There's plenty of space to sit & chat with everyone. Was with a larger group, but service was great and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. Place was well decorated and I saw a range of folks there, including some people with their kids. Definitely a great gathering spot for whatever group you want to meet up with. Strawberry basil lemonade was incredible, fantastic balance of tart and sweet. My top appetizers had to be the Crab Rangoon dip and Brie fondue. The Brie fondue with hot honey was perfect with the tart green apples and crispy bread, definitely something I'd eat again. Hoping to go back and try more mocktails and entrees.