We stopped here for a quick coffee and treat, we hadn't been here in years. Pretty busy coffee stop. Nice selection of pastry and desserts. Breakfast and lunch. Lots of tables and a 'lunch counter' (something you don't see much anymore). Looks like they get a lot of 'regulars'. We picked our selections...a coffee roll and 2 apricot danishes at the counter and ordered 2 coffees. The bill was $7. and change with free refills of coffee. Coffee was good. Danishes were very fresh and good. read more

Culpeppers Bakery & Cafe - Good coffee stop! - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Amazing food,Great service, it everything I want and more . The atmosphere is wonderful. I feel at home . 10 out of 10 ...get a toasted blueberry muffin. read more

Culpeppers Bakery & Cafe - French vanilla ice coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Called ahead to order a dozen muffins. The staff on the phone and in person were so friendly and quick but thorough. The prices were affordable and the muffins were a hit! Multiple co-workers told me how delicious they were and tried all different varieties and loved each flavor! read more

We ordered the Pork Fest on a crescent roll sandwich and it was loaded with meat, the crescent roll was fresh and it was a wonderful sandwich. I purchased numerous pastries and cookies and they were all really tasty. read more

Great breakfast place. Order at the counters and enjoy whether you take out or eat in. One of the best breakfast sandwiches around. Staff is friendly, place is always clean and they have all the bullies and breads you need. Cookies, brownies cakes and all the other culprits. Been going here for years and my kids now enjoy it. read more

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The French toast here is definitely something I recommend! Waitress was very friendly and my order was quick. read more

Culpeppers Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

good stuff. egg and cheese bagel for $5 can't complain. very classic bakery i want to try more of their options. bagel was delectable read more

Culpeppers Bakery & Cafe - eggy sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

2.5/5 - Culpepper's has provided me with years worth of inconsistent food and service. Pastries are either fresh and taste somewhat decent, but usually they're stale or taste like all that was dumped into the stand mixer was sugar as most times their desserts are unbearably sweet. Depending on the day and time, service can be either super quick with friendly/professional staff OR very long with staff that are more curt. Desserts are usually a hit or miss. We recently went to buy an apple pie and I'm almost sorry to say that it's one of the worst apple pies I've ever had. It's not enough to say that apple mixture itself tasted like nothing but sugar and what might be cardamom - as if the baker has never heard of salt and subbed cardamom for cinnamon - but the pie crust had no structure or integrity to it to a point that I would've been better off taking the time and making my own from scratch. On the other hand, we had this two-tiered black and white cake with chocolate and vanilla frosting and it was really good, except a little dry. It's such a shame that they're inconsistent with their desserts. When they first opened a decade ago, they actually made really good desserts consistently. Sad to say, this isn't the case in recent years. Though I've heard their breakfast sandwiches can be decent, I'm unsure if I'll make a trip again to try. read more

Food is good but they really have not been staffed adequately lately and the people in the kitchen seem confused every time they get a ticket order. The last 2 times it's taken over 20 mins for a bagel sandwich and all they can say is they're short handed. I hate to be negative about small local businesses but won't be returning for awhile, especially on a Saturday morning read more

Culpeppers Bakery & Cafe - the bakery's interior - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

one star, use to go here when i worked in the area, never had good service, ok carbs. i can see they are attempting to rid their site of accurate reviews, take that for what its worth. now that i am not in the area I am happy to have never the need to try and get mediocre service again! cheers! read more

A great location for hearty, tasty, and cheap breakfast! I suggest the Culpepper meal which comes with your choice of French toast or pancakes, sausage or bacon, choice of toast, home fries, and eggs any style. I honestly can't ever finish it but it is a lot of bang for your buck! On Saturday and Sunday mornings it can get pretty busy for brunch. You order and pay as soon as you walk in and then find a clean table for you and your party to sit at. Once food is ready, the servers will bring the food to you and enjoy! Great atmosphere and when you're done with breakfast, there's a small bakery on the other side that you can grab sweets and desserts to finish off your meal! read more

The staff loudly talked sh*% and made fun of customers in front of other customers. Everyone could hear. Very uncomfortable.

Came here are a few months ago and got a really great breakfast. Had a bad experience with the server and many dirty tables and stayed away for a few months to see if It could get back on track. Just went in today and it was busy, tried to order the holy cross home fries to go but first I was told the fryalator wasn't turned on I would have to wait. Then I was told it was being cleaned and I would have to wait a long time if I wanted to? Really? It's 830 in the morning and you would think the fryalator would be on at the start of the day to run a good business. But I guess my order wasn't important enough. Not sure if I'll be back. Bakery items are wonderful but now I've been burned. Ouch. read more

Culpeppers Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great place to have coffee and breakfast with friends, open on Mondays now,

You haven't had an egg & cheese breakfast sandwich until you've had it here. Words can't explain how yummy. They also have good homefries to go with them. Their ice coffees are also delicious. Made with crushed ice, which happens to be a love of mine. Prices are very cheap like any little diner. The crowd is a mix of very old people and college students. It's always packed on the weekends, but they do have a drive through. read more

Have visited this location on more than one occasion every time I feel the same. Racists a** establishment. Whole I'm waiting to order the literally took 2 customers like I wasn't even there. Then when I did get to order they have attitude like if this was back in the 90's i would have snatched her. Finally food arrives to my table with a To go container worsted service ever received. The bakery be good but not worth the disrespect. Never returning!!!! The hot chick ate taste like water. Effortless staff I always tip so the tip for you guys her is get ya self together. read more

Received a chocolate birthday cake from Culpeppers with black mold on the inside. Shame on them for having something that old for sale in their case. My heart broke for the purchasers of the cake as they were mortified when it was served to the group and the party had to forgo dessert. read more

The food was decent, I was there for about almost 10 minutes before anyone came up to me and acknowledge me. On a busy shift I would understand this, but I was there a couple minutes after opening time and there were only two other people in the restaurant. read more

Great place to nurse a hangover, old school diner/bakery that does it right. After all, it was worth me going on yelp to give it a few stars when all I want is pedialyte and a nap read more

Ehhhhhhhhh..... I can't find anything good to say about this place. Maybe its more of a diner despite the "bakery" in the name? The coffee is below average, even for a diner. The pastries aren't very good either. When I took mine out of the bag as soon as I got home, it tasted kind of stale and was a little chewy. I put it in the toaster oven, but this didn't improve matters much. Maybe I'll come back and try a breakfast sandwich, but I think I'll pass on the pastries. This whole experience only cost me about $3 so at least Culpeppers is cheap. read more

worked here a few years ago and the owner was an ASS the staff aka my coworkers were rude and unfriendly and unhelpful owner acted as if this place was the best bakery in Worcester but the cakes and pastries are dry and not attractive I can get better looking cakes at the supermarket don't waste your time go support a local business actually worth your support read more

We have lived nearby for a few years now and have given Culpeppers quite a few tries. Most times, the food is just "fine", nothing special and certainly nothing to write home about. Recently, we had the worst Culpeppers experience and have finally quit giving it a chance. We got takeout of 2 "muffins" and 2 iced coffees and I was so disgusted with our food that I couldn't even eat it. The muffins are prepared in mini loaves, which wouldn't be an issue if they didn't make me gag as I attempted to eat them. The blueberry and banana nut loaf lacked any type of flavor and offered a texture that I can't even explain. I couldn't even drink my iced coffee as it tasted as though someone dropped it in a toilet and then poured it back into the cup. I am so sad to say that we won't be back, as we love to support local businesses, especially during covid times, but this experiences was terrible and I wouldn't recommend the bakery to anyone near or far. read more

My wife, daughter and myself dropped by Culpeppers Sunday morning, on the way to Mass on October 2. The establishment is extraordinarily unorganized. There is no signage to tell new customers, that are unfamiliar with their restaurant, on how/where/when to order. The menu is very hard to read as you are standing in line to order. No one gives you a table number nor do they ask your name. The waitress simply wanders around looking for you with your order getting cold. After a 30 + minute wait for two simple orders, the food was put on the table with only half the silverware. I waited for someone to return for help. I finally went up to the counter and stood for another 2-3 minutes and was told there was NO MORE CLEAN SILVERWARE and was given plastic. The food was not even mediocre. It was my third time there and I will not return. read more

This place is a quaint small establishment where YOU CAN HEAR EVERYTHING. The girls at the desk are always attentive. This time I decided to give a call ahead so that the I just just stop in and go. So I got there there was one other guy who hadn't gotten his food yet. Waited 10 minutes. (Breakfast sandwiches usually take about 5 mins keep in mind I called ahead.) I asked the girl to "peek and see if he's started my sandwich if not I'll just go." (I've worked as a waitress and know how temperamental kitchen staff can be.) She looked. Told the chef I was on my way to work. And his response "I DON'T CARE!" That's when I walked out. That man with those 3 words was the epitome of bad service. (I'm also very sure that he knows that you can hear everything.) As for the girl she could have just peeked told me he has lots of tickets, gave me some coverup, and offered me a Danish or something else. I would have been fine. read more

The Buffalo Chicken Salad was delicious a little on the expensive side for just iceberg lettuce a couple of tomato slices and cucumbers. Salad was a little hard to consume after seeing a small to medium sized four legged friend with a long tail go scampering across the floor. Mentioned it to the cashier she did nothing, then mentioned it to the server. The server stated she would tell their manager but they didn't seem to care either. If you dare to take a chance on eating here I'd keep one eye on the floor and one eye on my food. read more

I've been to this place three times as I work in the area. The first time was to grab a cake for a work party. The cake was dry and the frosting was that sickly sweet, grainy kind. No bueno. I liked the idea of supporting a local business but now we just get a sheet cake at wal mart which is much better. The next time I stopped in for a bagel with cream cheese. It took twenty minutes to come out and they had forgotten about it. I asked them after ten minutes and was chastised for being impatient. Asked again after twenty minutes and when the staff bothered to check, the chef hadn't even gotten the order. The bagel tasted okay. Nothing special. Today I stopped in again for a bagel. I had left home early and had plenty of time. Surely they couldn't possibly take another 20 minutes for a bagel, right? That had to be a fluke. It happened probably a year ago, surely this time would be different. Nope. Another twenty minutes and they had once again forgotten my order. A gentleman sitting at the counter commented that my bagel took longer than his whole breakfast. I asked them to cancel my order and refund my money as I was now late for work. The counter lady apologized and gave me a muffin on the house. The muffin, much like the bagel I at least received last time, was okay. I'm not sure if this place hates bagels, hates people who orders bagels, or hates me specifically, but I'm not going back to find out. Their cakes are bad, their other baked goods are average, and their service is abysmal. read more

I used to enjoy coming here. I want to still come here and I hope it changes. The last two visits have not been good experiences. The help that was working on the morning of August 9, 2018 was atrocious. My friend has an allergy to gluten and inquired whether or not the home fries are made with wheat flour. The first 4 people asked, didn't know, and the cook nonchalantly said he didn't think so. No attempt was made whatsoever to refill my coffee, by multiple servers, when I was sitting at the counter with an empty mug for at least 15 minutes. It's important to note that it wasn't busy. Also I ordered two poached eggs and toast. It took 25 minutes to receive my order while the person I was with had a veggie omelette served to him within 10 minutes, albeit filled with uncooked veggies. I hope the owner reads this and addresses the obvious incompetence. read more

Visiting Worcester we drove by Culpeppers. Something called out to me (I now know it was the chocolate dipped almond crescents) and I made the BF turn around and go back. The girl at the counter was waiting on someone which gave us time to peruse the bakery cases. She did allow some pushy woman who came in after us to just jump in front of us. She really should have pointed out to the woman that we were there first and she'd be right with them. We got a big box full of assorted goodies. All were at least good but some were spectacular. The BF really loved the coffee roll. I thought it was pretty good but not amazing. Those chocolate dipped almond crescents though ... oh damn were they good. I actually caught the BF stealing a bite of mine and had to finish it right then so he wouldn't! I can't wait for my next trip to Worcester to grab some more fine offerings from that bakery counter. read more

Oh Culpeppers... If you are looking for a spotless restaurant where the staff is exceptional, super attentive and always kind.. then I tell you to keep looking... BUT, if you are looking for a delicious & inexpensive diner-type breakfast.. then I'll tell you now, to make a visit to Culpeppers. Walk yourself right in and find an open booth or spot at the counter, between the hustle and bustle of people eating and the uncleared tables. Get settled and be prepared to normally sit and wait for a bit before someone either notices you or feels like coming over to take your order. But once you pick something from their board-menu your meal will be out in no time! Take a second and breathe it in.. your eggs, homemade hash-browns, french toast, pancakes, toast, sausage, ham or bacon... you will be drooling.. Their hash-browns are TO DIE FOR!! I fall in love with them every time I order them. Nervous about skipping out on your regular chain coffee shop iced coffee? Worry no more.. I was extremely surprised and delighted when I ordered their Regular Iced Coffee. It wasn't watered down, bland, too sweet or "old" it was perfect.. kudos, Culpeppers! Anyone who knows me would be shocked that I'd visit a place that isn't clean or the staff is less than nice but I must say, all in all Culpeppers is a place to visit, you leave satisfied both tummy and pocketbook-wise! I will see you soon dear Culpeppers! Until we meet again! NiNi M. read more

I arrived waited my turn at the counter to order when it was my turn to order I was promptly ignored. There was only one register open for 4 people to use. They cashed out other people as I waited. Finally was it now my turn nope the waitress walked away to help someone at the bakery side. I finally left. Sooo disappointed. Someone could have at least acknowledged that I was waitin. read more

Breakfast review: not impressed. I love their baked goods, so I guess I was expecting a little more. It wasn't so much the food. The food was good. It was the service or lack of service. I was turned off immediately when I had to order at the register before sitting down. Really? Ok... Offered my omelet and cup of coffee and sat down. They only had sugar on the table, so I had to get back up to ask for some Splenda. Omelet came out and is delivered to my table... Looks great. Waitress leaves.... Oh, I need ketchup... I have to get up to get my ketchup. So the breakfast was good... Now my coffee is empty, and no one asked if I wanted more until I was getting my stuff together to leave. I guess if you sit at the bar, you might get better service... But when I go out to breakfast, I kind of expect a few things... Sugar alternative on the table, and endless coffee without asking. This place has been here forever, and I doubt they will change their ways anytime soon... So I will not be eating breakfast here again. read more

People talk a lot about Culpeppers, and I think that's why I'm rating low. For all the talk? I wasn't super impressed. My friend and I went in for breakfast. He got an omelet, I got an egg sandwich, and while neither were bad, neither were all that wonderful. We also got a bunch of the bakery items, which were good, but I really wasn't impressed. There's definitely better out there. However, it was cheap and the coffee was good, so it's not an awful trade off. There's just better out there. read more

Watery, weak coffee, stale pastries, disgustingly filthy restroom. There were only 3 total customers seated/eating, and service to get a coffee refill took ages. Don't waste your money, they obviously have ceased caring. read more

4.2 - a true diamond in the rough The staff can be angry, but hey, they live in worcester. The food they serve up and the quickness with which they serve the food makes up for any bad attitude you might encounter. Great diner type food. Any eggs meat toast home fries breakfast will be a great value. The chicken salad is a pretty epic sandwich. I reccomend CHicken salad on wheat toast with bacon lettuce and tomato. That and the turkey with mayo version of this sanwich are pretty much the best things you can get. Besides the fries. They don't always have fries, you have to ask. But when they do, oh boy. They must tripple fry these things. They are so crunch, so perfectly seasoned. You will thank god for creating the angry culpepper women who make these. Get it to stay get it to go, whatever. These women deserve tips, though. read more

Since we moved to the area a month ago, everyone has been telling us about this amazing little bakery down the street. We went on a Sunday to get to-go breakfast sandwiches. Bagels were fresh but the sandwiches were just average. The egg wasn't a fried egg but a huge, disproportionate egg that seemed like it was cooked in a microwave or something. All you could taste was a gross, chewy egg. At a place that serves breakfast, it should have been a nice fried or scrambled egg on the sandwich. The service also took FOREVER..we had to check on our order twice and we are very patient people. It's almost like they forgot about our order. Even though I won't be getting another breakfast sandwich, I do love their flavored iced coffee. I like that they have a drive through which makes things easier. And I'm excited to try their pastries or bring a pie or bread to an outing. read more

Best breakfast sandwiches compared to DD and those chain places. I'm going to minus one star for the long wait and having to drive back around if there's a car behind me. read more

We love this bakery. We had driven by for years and never stopped. One day we needed dessert and got there just in time, 5 minutes before they closed for the evening. We picked a beautiful little Boston Cream Pie. It was only $8.99!! I love dessert so I also got a few other treats, mini cannoli, mini eclair... everything was perfect and the price was less than other bakeries. I could not believe how moist and delicious the Boston cream pie was, honestly the price was less than I'm used to for that size cake so I didn't expect much. We have returned a few times to get treats, breads, iced coffee... everything has been great! Planning to try them for breakfast or lunch soon!! Culpepper's is delicious, fresh easy and has great prices! If you're like me and drive by but have never stopped... stop in and give it a try! read more

Have driven by this place for years and finally decided to stop in for a coffee on my way to rt 146...it strikes me as the type of place local Holy Cross students would frequent--super cheap diner food (complete with counter and stools, all the standard diner fare included), loads of baked goods (an impressive pastry counter, for sure) and plenty of space to sit and hang. I got a coffee (mediocre) and an elephant ear (stellar)...their "flips" (apricot, raspberry & others) look fantastic, as do their cookies, breads and cakes. The decor is dated, but the young ladies behind the counter are kind and seem to know their usuals by name. Definitely worth stopping at for a pastry--probably not the place to bring a date (they are closed by 5 or 6pm every day, anyways)...but not disappointing at all. read more

Culpeppers serves very good coffee and has a wide selection of bakery and breakfast choices. Only knock is everytime I go it's always crowded and forget about getting a seat by the counter. It's seats and tables are always taken up by its usual crowd. read more

Great breakfast and lunch place. The prices are very low and the staff is fine. It's made up of mostly young kids so don't expect professional wait staff. It's got the best hot coffee around and you'll leave here full both in stomach and wallet. read more