Corner Lunch

The crepe was amazing. They had a nutella one that I really like and I asked for the cannoli cream…read morefilling from the other menu option and they made it happen. So if you're asking about service, they went above and beyond. As far as the environment, it was super spacious and tables were not cramped.

Stopping here was such a great experience! We happened to stop in on our way home from a trip up…read morenorth, and I'm so glad we did. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and that always makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was some of the best we had on our entire vacation, and we found it on the way home of all places! I ordered the breakfast poutine, which I genuinely didn't know I was missing in my life until I tried it. My boyfriend got the buratta chicken sandwich from the specials list, and he said it was a 10/10. The vibe of the restaurant is really fun and welcoming, too. They have a great cocktail menu with options like espresso martinis and Bloody Marys, which Ive gotta come back and try. Such a great little spot if you're in the Worcester area. We'll absolutely be stopping back!

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Pain Perdu French toast (brioche)

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Miss Worcester Diner

4.4(412 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Food is fantastic and service the best. This is easily the best diner in the city. You can…read moreorder anything egg-centric and you won't be disappointed. They have menu for just French Toast. Try the crunchy French Toast with a side of link sausage. A couple of my favorites, chili cheese omelette, Western sandwich, and last but not least, the soon to be legendary Spamstern, spam, onions, peppers and cheddar cheese served on a bulky roll. The Miss Worcester Diner is a special place that you need to try. Love the Woo!!

This came out of my shake. The wait is treacherous. The service is terrible. Not worth your time or…read moremoney.

The vibes

Pecan carmel apple stuffed French Toast Stix

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Some Greek omelet action with a chocolate chip pancake back? Yes, please!!

Tasty Experience Bistro

4.5(110 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great food, prepared really well. Even something as simple as their grilled cheese sandwich was…read morereally special and delicious! Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal.

This place is a wonderland of fresh food and fine service…read more I was driving from Maine to NYC and stopped for lunch. The menu is filled with fresh salads, healthy juices, and Brazilian dishes. The decor is lovely, with plenty of room between tables. My waiter, Philipe B., couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. I had a spinach and cheese wrap and a detox juice, both delish. I wish I lived nearby because I'd be a regular. As it is, I will stop whenever I am driving by. Highly recommend.

The Best Toasts - Avocado, Fried Egg, Tomato, Everything Seasoning

Caramel banana Miguel's Protein Pancakes

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Caramel banana Miguel's Protein Pancakes

Salt & Pepper

4.5(188 reviews)

2.3 mi

Great breakfast with great prices! Always love the service here as they always make you feel at…read morehome. Everyone's super friendly and this is the perfect neighborhood breakfast joint. They have these great big windows which I really like sitting at and watching the cars drive by. Very nice vibe and recommend this spot if you're looking for lowkey vibes, affordable prices, and great service!

I always worry about the vibe of a place when I stop on road-trips. No issues and found a gem. This…read moreplace has a small-town vibe, a nice variety of diners, great service and great hash. No fancy brunch items, but the staples.

Pastrami Benedict

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Root & Press

4.8(146 reviews)

1.3 mi

My favorite cafe in Worcester hands down. If you don't read the rest of my review then my #1…read morerecommendation is the Iced Caramel Macchiato with oat milk. It's so hard to find cafes that make good drinks with oat milk! Great service with staff that remembers me and makes a point to make small talk when I come in! They have delicious food and drinks with on their regular and specials menu which I love to go through and try. Great atmosphere, super cozy and never make you feel rushed. I love their bookstore selection as well as the other bookish related product like crosswords, puzzles, journals etc.

Root & Press has a really great selection of food, and the gluten-free options are AMAZING!…read moreEverything we tried was really tasty, and I especially appreciated how many GF choices they had. I would skip the coffee, though -- I got a vanilla latte and unfortunately it just wasn't very good. But the food definitely made up for it! Overall, a great spot if you're looking for a place with lots of gluten-free options and delicious food.

Seating and books

Turkey Press Panini, Mac and Cheese side

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Look, Root and Press isn't messing around with their speciality drinks. Come prepared!

Theatre Cafe

4.6(140 reviews)

0.6 mi

Visiting from SC, I was blown away by a perfect lobster roll!! And the proprietors, Bill and…read moreJeanette, were super friendly. A small cafe with a great, homey vibe. And did I mention that the cold lobster roll - with fresh Maine lobster - is perfect??? It was so good I returned the next day to try the hot lobster roll and the lobster bisque. Like on my first visit, the owners were great and the food was absolutely delicious.

Tight to the towering yellow sign for "Great Wall" in the heart of downtown Worcester you'll find…read morethe unassuming Theater Cafe quietly tucked into the streetscape. You'd be forgiven for walking past without a second look, assuming it's just another mom and pop breakfast and lunch joint. One doing a brisk takeout business for the neighboring businesses and likely not a place you'd try for more upscale fare. You'd be wrong! Beyond the admittedly dated decor and past the countertop service of dinner standards is a kitchen that turns out food that hits well above its weight. With a daily list of specials that would do most $50 a plate restaurants proud expect to have your first impressions blown away. Haddock cooked with a very Mediterranean mix of artichokes, olives, onions, and cherry tomato's in a lemon/butter/ fish stock, Jambalaya done wet in the traditional New Orleans style with house made creol seasoning, a shrimp and veg stir fry with Bok Choy served uniquely with fat fettuccine noodles in the house made broth. All spectacularly good, all incredibly under priced! A word about the wine list: there is none! Far better, it's BYOB with food that justifies pulling your better bottles. Perfect. Don't spread this around, but the daily lunch specials mirror the by reservation only dinner menu...for half the price. In sum, Theater Cafe far exceedes expectations and delivers a remarkable value. You come here for the food, not for the ambiance, perfect service, to be seen by the right people, or God forbid because some snooty food critic deigned to give it 5 stars. It's a place Michelin will never review and we should all be greatful for that.

Theatre Cafe's OWN picture from its YELP page. Notice the NASTY ceiling.

Cold Lobster Roll

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BirchTree Bread Company

4.2(760 reviews)

0.5 mi

Can't wait to stop by next time I'm coming through Worchester! Olive and feta toast was great!…read moreSalad had great dressing and was nice dark crunchy greens. Service was delightful and I like that you order at the counter. Cool space and plenty of seating, clean bathrooms.

To paraphrase Charles Dickens and also Mary Kate and Ashley, was not the best of times, it was also…read morenot the worst of times. This was the very definition of fine. Space was nice and airy, art was cute, food was solidly mediocre. Everything was missing out on seasoning, except the tomato soup. The soup was solid. Bathrooms were quite dirty. The food cost too much.

Avocado Toast, Local Greens Salad, Coffee Cake

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Margherita pizza

Armsby Abbey

4.0(1.1k reviews)

1.1 mi

A+ Sunday Brunch. Wonderful bar experience. Recommend reservations. Staff are always friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.

Me "how is the Bhan Mi with pork"…read more Server "I don't eat pork" 10 minutes later... here is your beer. 30 minutes later.... The kitchen packaged yours to go so it is cold and they are making it again (kitchen's fault) One hour later... bahn mi arrives and fries are cold! That is my experience

Inside

Cocktail: Clove Hitch; Poutine: Charcuterie

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Hill Farmstead Society and Solitude

Suzette Creperie & Cafe

4.8(101 reviews)

0.5 mi

My son and I came in and shared two different crepes and they were made to order and amazing…read more Fresh ingredients and layers of flavor with the perfect texture. They have some great savory options as well. The staff and owner were over the top nice and a passionate vibe for what they do was very warming and contagious. I highly recommend and encourage all to support good local businesses that care about what they're doing.

I went here a few years ago and didn't love it. But I'm glad I tried it again. They have both…read moresavory & sweet crepes. I had the Nutella & banana crepe. It was pretty good. Not the best crepe flavor but still decent. I got an iced caramel latte and that was probably the best coffee I've had at a local breakfast joint. It's the kind of place where you line up to order at the register then sit down & wait for your food. We came right at 11am on a Sunday and the place was unusually (according to a friend who goes often) packed. I applaud the 2 workers I saw who got the line down as fast as they could. The woman on the register was also making the coffees/teas and there was one man making all the crepes. One weird thing to note because as a mom, I always like to know: at least one of the bathrooms had a changing table which I appreciate so much. I think I'd definitely come again & just hope it's not busy. Might try a savory crepe next time!

Interior

Nutella Banana

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Deadhorse Hill

4.3(408 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

It was my first dining experience in Worcester, coming from the Boston area, and I must say…read moredeadhorse hill really impressed me. The decor and ambiance inside perfectly complement the incredibly fresh and beautifully presented dishes, all served with a warm and inviting hospitality.

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and staff…read more I've had a great experience everyone I've gone

The Bubs in a swan

French toast

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Exceptional latte!!!

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Rachel N.

7 years ago

Corner Lunch has everything you want in a diner. The main grill chef and his daughter have an amazing work ethic and ensure perfection in every order. Nothing makes me feel like I'm having a home cooked meal then the waitress saying "hey Dad, another egg sandwich with bacon coming up!" The food has an amazing grill flavor, and the home fries.... To DIE for! I have never once been disappointed by a meal here! Also see if they have the homemade honey mustard! And as a patron, nothing is more convenient than a diner that takes a card! I Love! Corner Lunch! read more

Noah M.

6 years ago

Great food and great service! Love to stop by on a Sunday morning to get some breakfast with friends and family! Will be heading back once everything is safe! read more

Erick H.

8 years ago

Love their service and their food! I've been going here for years. I'm always welcome with love and kindness!

JT T.

15 years ago

Excellent food, average portions fir a great price. Relaxing atmosphere even though in need of some repairs.

Bret K.

16 years ago

Good but not great food. I've only had breakfasts, perhaps lunch is better.

John T.

212

9 years ago

Very good breakfasts. Go there almost every day in my ambulance.

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