Donut Express

The BEST ICED CHAI EVER!!! Also the service is always fast and the staff is always friendly. And…read morethe place itself is always so clean! If you're in Worcester definitely check it out!

I drink a lot of coffee, therefore I have had a lot of bad coffees.. I come to this acoustic Java…read morelocation several times a week and I have NEVER had a bad mocha. To have that much consistency says so much about the amazing staff that work here. They are so kind, helpful and TALENTED!!! Their ambiance is great- AC, extra space for quiet reading without interruption. I love it here!!

Busy Sunday morning

Coffee and loose leaf teas

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Some tasty coffee. Americano with two shots espresso and hot mocha. Rich tasting for sure.

Root & Press

4.8(146 reviews)

3.3 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!

Bedlam Book Cafe

4.3(35 reviews)

2.5 mi

Nice cozy little used bookstore and cafe. I did some browsing here while waiting for the cafe staff…read moreto come back, and ended up picking up a book. I would have gotten a drink, but I wanted to try the matcha place close to here, so ended up just trying a carrot cake bite. I guess I was expecting a sweet snack, but it was a little more on the healthy/granola-y side of things and came out of the fridge. Not bad--just not what I expected! They also have some interesting chocolate bars I was eyeing (I think I saw one with apple and cheddar). Would definitely come back.

Came in for the books, left with smoothie. Great little shop includes all sorts of used books from…read moreantiques marbled books to newer books and a great mix of anything that you could possibly want. From my perspective I perused the books but was more interested and purchased some of the oddities that filled in the gaps for the buying options, vintage cut out card stock dolls posters and maps. Treasure trove out of the Neverending story book store. My daughtervwas content to sit and read in one of their comfortable chairs for the 14-20 minutes we were there

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iKrave Cafe

4.2(47 reviews)

1.4 mi

Decent bagel shop. Bagels are fluffy, but they are very chewy and doughy. I saw they toasted our…read morebagels, but it didn't seem like it at all. The other parts of our bagel sandwiches were pretty good, but didn't love the actual bagel. There are a lot of coffee flavor options as well. Lots of seating inside. They also have a drive through which is a nice touch.

We absolutely love this place! Lightning-fast service, friendly staff, and delicious food and…read morecoffee every single time. Extensive menu includes gluten friendly options. Generous portions. See you soon!

Menu and pastries

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Samoa iced coffee

MOTW Coffee and Pastries

4.5(29 reviews)

5.8 mi

When the temperature hits 90 degrees, MOTW Coffee & Pastries definitely has your back with their…read morelineup of iced specialty drinks and cooling refreshers.

I couldn't figure out from the photos on Google what the parking situation was here, so let me be…read morethe first to let you know that this coffee shop is in a plaza/strip mall with a large public shared lot - yay! The decor of this shop is delightful - there's a beautiful, colorful mural on the wall and lots of gorgeous plants. The tile on the coffee counter makes me feel like I'm on an exotic vacation. This is clearly a spot people love to hang out and get work done as almost every table - both inside and in the outdoor area - was full with someone on a laptop working on Labor Day, and I can see why - the vibes are great and the music is relaxing. There's an overall scent of spice and fancy coffee. I was really excited to see an Ube Shaken Espresso on the seasonal summer menu, so that's what I ordered - made with almond milk. The cashier that took my order was very polite and let me know that the ube cold foam was made with heavy cream and asked if that was ok. A glutton for anything ube, I said yes - however, I found it had a strong milk flavor that kind of overpowered the ube notes more than I'd like. The drink could have also been a little sweeter, I wonder if there was a flavored syrup or ube syrup I could have added. They had both dessert and food options, including a lot of Halal empanada options that looked delicious. I'd like to go back to try more of what is on the menu and see what's on their next seasonal menu - the Yemeni teas would be of interest, as well as the baked goods. I will certainly keep it in mind next time I'm in the area, it's a cozy spot with unique offerings you don't see in many places locally!

Back wall seating - those tables are roomier than you may think!

Dining Area at MOTW Coffee and Pastries

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Argentinian Chicken Empañada at MOTW Coffee and Pastries

BirchTree Bread Company

4.2(760 reviews)

2.5 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

New Tradition Co

4.8(31 reviews)

2.1 mi

Service was okay overall and the staff seemed friendly. There were just a few things that could've…read morebeen handled a bit better, but it wasn't a bad experience. Hoping to see some improvements next time

There aren't many cozy cafes in Worcester, so coming here it was very refreshing. We used to live…read morein Boston! Once we got to the cafe, we were greeted warmly from the cashier/barista. The place is a whole vibe--pretty hipster, but in a great way. There's a barber shop in it, which is funny. There was also a good amount of people sprawled throughout the cafe on their laptops working away. Outside also has a nice patio. We sat here and sipped our coffees, as the warm morning sun helped wake us up. My fiance and I ordered two small iced americanos, $3.48 each. It has a tinge of sourness, but having added more water, it wasn't too strong. Maybe we will try asking for less water next time or even a quad shot! We will absolutely be returning for more--possibly even to work!

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Checkout counter

Kaffe Inn

4.5(14 reviews)

1.6 mi

Outstandingly good! Absolutely fab desserts, outstanding Vietnamese coffees and teas (and citrus…read moredrinks), and kick-a$$ bang mis. I had an egg and pate banh mi that was delicious with a baguette that was light and airy and oh-so- friable crust. It's obvious great care and pride is taken in preparing these drinks and sandwiches. Great place for a light meal and a refreshing pick-me-up.

Big shoutout to Live to Eat food blogger for putting me onto Kafge.Inn Banh Mi Paté-Eggscape!…read more Finally tried it today & wow -- that bread was crispy perfection & the fillings were spot on . I did have to ditch the cilantro though... I'm one of those "it tastes like soap" people

Kaffe Inn's interior

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NU Kitchen

4.2(464 reviews)

2.2 mi

This place is electric!!! Love it here!! I definitely recommend this place for food and hanging out…read morewith friends or to get a little work done. The sky lights really make this place feel amazing and the clean air plants just makes it feel homey! I got the Vita-c which is a pressed juice really great! Also did a build your own smoothie. I loved it! Service was great! Everyone was nice and helpful!

Went here for a book club meeting and was pleasantly surprised. There were tons of options and most…read moremenu items could be customized, too. I ordered the chicken pesto flatbread and it was yummy. It was super easy to order from the table & our food was brought out to us. It was the best for the group of us getting food since we could all order separately without having to split payment. Speaking of payment, when ordering online, they take Apple Pay so you didn't even need to take out a card! There's lot of seating and free cold water. Would definitely come again.

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Left is spicy juice (I like spicy food but this wasn't it...)

Brew on the Grid

3.9(138 reviews)

2.6 mi

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!

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Orlagh P.

14 years ago

Best coffee, best staff, best prices! :-)

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