You get what you pay for at Rocco's. These doughnuts are MASSIVE and always beautiful. What makes…read morethem special is definitely the toppings and unique flavors that they put out monthly. Rocco's is also very consistent. You can expect that no matter what doughnut you're getting, the yeast donut or cake rings will always be the same - just vary by topping. This is a really good thing, since they've been open for so long and haven't changed their doughnut recipe. Besides their fun and unique monthly flavors, the good ones I always find myself going back to are the Boston Creme, Maple Bacon, and Apple Fritter. These are classics that are almost always be on the menu. I'm also pretty sure Rocco's has the best Boston Creme in Boston. It's a small shop with tons of options, friendly folk at the counter, and delicious photo-worthy doughnuts. What's not to love?

There was too many great choices to choose from. These donuts are massive and delicious. We got all…read moreyeast donuts, which were super light and airy. Each bite melted in your mouth. The apple fritter was my favorite, I loved the apple chunks and had a little crisp to it being double fried. The topping of the cannoli donut was so so good. I was expecting the inside of this one to be cannoli filling, but it was like a chocolate mousse which was a little disappointing. Overall I want to come back and try their cake donuts.

Came here for a coffee while in the area and was so pleasantly surprised by their seasonal specials…read moreand their food options. I got the s'mores cold brew (which was pretty sweet but what was i expecting) and the breakfast burrito as a bowl and it was so perfect post-workout. The employees were so kind, while ordering they offered many customizations which was amazing. There is no where to sit inside but they do have an outdoor table.

Early morning visit at 6:30 opening. Many varieties of donuts and buns in the display case, most…read morelooking old even when the day was young. -- Boston Cream Donut: Gigantic (a plus), with lots of chocolate glaze (a plus), but it was more of a hard-shell finish (a minus). The underlying donut was somewhat firm (a minus) and cool to the touch (a minus)-- most likely refrigerated, as this was a late spring visit on a warm day. Bready, briochy taste to the donut, with no sweetness (neither plus nor minus), letting the toppings and fillings handle that. Plenty of yellow vanilla pudding inside (a plus for quantity). No seating inside (a minus) but a single metal table outside that looks like it hasn't been cleaned in weeks (big minus). Filled with pollen. I do like the selection (big plus) and the crazy flavors will appeal to a wide range of tastes, but there are places where you can still get a fresh donut and sometimes even a warm one. Rocco's doesn't seem to be one of them. Not bad by any means but not screaming out for a revisit.

I REALLY can't understand why people would go to Dunkin Donuts when this place is only a block…read moreaway-- I'm not complaining mind you-- you want to wait in line at Dunkins for coffee that tastes old and food that barely reaches the level of gas station kiosks then please be my guest. Donut Kitchen is INCREDIBLE-- the breakfast sandwiches are my favorites, Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Bulkie is my go to and it is tops. I stopped here one Saturday, picked one up and a delicious cup of coffee (New England Brand is Excellent) then ran up to the library to drop off a book, when I came out my dog had eaten my sandwich. My fault-- I saw the look he was giving me when I got out, and I couldn't blame him because it's THAT good. So I shot back over and got another one. I usually grab a donut too while I'm waiting for my sandwich order-- everything is fresh, the bacon is nice and crisp-- this isn't food made in a microwave like DD-- this is grilled food! The apple cinnamon muffins are out of this world too. It's a clean friendly little place with a great staff and excellent food. What else do you need?? Cash Only-- but there is an ATM inside.

Hours listed are wrong…read more Definitely not open at 4:30am. I swung by at about 5:15. No one there. All the lights were off.

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.

I have never had a fresher or more delicious bagel. My bagel was baked two hours before I enjoyed…read moreit with a cappuccino. Truly an exceptional experience!

I came in about an hour before closing time so most of the donuts i wanted were gone but the ones i…read moregot were good! They weren't stale but they weren't super soft so maybe go earlier, they'll taste fresher.

Amazing donuts - delicious and absolutely humongous. love the toppings available. Great service…read morefrom the team behind the counter.

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 here on the way north as I'd heard they had "real" old fashioned donuts. I was not…read moredisappointed! Nice crunchy outside. A little cakey for my taste but it curbed my craving. My guy loved his cruller too!

Unfortunately, the location in West Boylston is the only one worth going to. Minimum wait at…read moreLincoln street is 20 minutes.

Small but very clean interior. Donut selection is small, with only about 5 varieties (potentially…read moreless if you come late in the day). Donuts are on the expensive side, so select wisely. We adore the fruity pebbles donut, and get one every time we come. Last time we got the cookie monster donut and were pretty disappointed. Not sure what flavor they were going for, but it just tasted like sugar. Regardless of what you select, they all have a great chew, so texture is similar across the board. They also have a fun game on the wall that allows you to win a free donut if you have exceptional timing!

Kinda lackluster mochi donuts…read more Came here on a whim. Had a good experience in the local market, so wanted to try another local place. Came in, the place was very sparse. Not a lot of donuts, and a single young man manning the helm. Got two donuts to try, a churro and strawberry shortcake. Took my pics and tried the strawberry. The donuts were stale, very stale. The flavors were okay, but the donut lacked the fluffy interior and the chewy exterior one associates with a good mochi donuts. Was very disappointed in what I got and the price. 4.25 for a donut? It has to bring the flavor and not be old, cold, and lacking. I feel this place stopped trying, and they are in a good location but just doing well enough to stay around. I'm not familiar with the scene for donuts in the area, but I would stick to the market for sweet treats.

A really great place. Fresh and tasty bagels and donuts. Sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich…read morewas fresh off the grill. Took a minute or two to cool before actually able to eat. Also excellent value compared to your regular fast food, you're probably gonna spend more money at McDonald's or Wendy's for something worse. Also the owner was really friendly and trusting. I have no reason to rate this lower than 5 stars.

The service here is typically excellent!! The sandwiches and some of the doughnuts are really good…read moretoo! Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of their coffee but that's ok because I typically make my own!!

5+ stars all the way AGAIN! There's so much going on in the Kelly Sq area of the city. And it's…read moresomewhat difficult to maneuver through all the one way streets.... But I was on a mission : - ) I was in the city yesterday to visit relatives and thinking of what to bring to them would not be deter me as I snaked my way through all the construction. Trying not the be negative, the thought entered my mind that this wonderful place may not have made it through the pandemic... But there it was - lights on and someone walked out while I was parking... The on-way street has parking on both sides. I've always found it to be tough to find a spot... but I hit it right, finding one directly across! I was greeted by the nicest, friendly clerk who chatted with me some while she hand- sifted powdered sugar over a few paczkis ( Polish/Eastern European donuts) I bought. I kept going... hoping for a cheese babka, they only had a few other kinds - it was late morning. So I opted for a Walnut Strudel that looked delish. I added a few more items to my purchase. She packed them well. Leaving, it took more snaking around the streets, but not too bad. I just want to remind people that what you purchase here will not be as "sweet" as grocery store bought. The Kosher certified pastries, cookies etc. are made in the old world tradition and are exactly as they should be- as they've always been. They are meant to be shared over steamy cups or coffee, tea and engaging conversation. When I arrived my relatives were all smiles awaiting what was in my bags/boxes.. happy to see me? or the pastry? LOL

This bakery reminds me of the bakeries I used to patronize decades ago. It's an old school bakery…read morewith the sights and smells that fondly reminded me of so many pleasant excursions to bakeries from my childhood. The cases and shelves are fully stocked with cookies and breads, and off to one corner sits a refrigerated cased with Apple Tarts that seem to be beckoning. I was unsure if the tart was made at the bakery due to the packaging and label. But it looked good, so I grabbed them to go. I thought the tarts were delicious, not overly sweet with a nice texture. I'd look forward to eating these again. Alas there were no French Eclairs, my perennial favorite, and there could be a greater selection of pastries. That said, this is a great local spot to score some fresh bread or tasty treats!