Great pastries and great lattes. Worth the drive if you aren't local! Had a butterscotch latte half…read moresyrup and it was perfect.

Been here twice now and can't wait to go back to try more…read more Had a latte from here once but didn't love it. But wondering if it was just the type it was. Would give their coffee another try in future. The pastries were amazing though. The lemon bar - perfection. The brunch braid was okay - I liked the concept but I don't know if I'd get it again. Then came for lunch. Had a chunky monkey smoothie - it was a little watery in the middle but still delicious. The cranberry walnut chicken salad on sourdough was exactly what I was craving. And that sourdough - so good! The place itself is really cute and they sell some local items. There's a blind date with a book section and they sell Hoppy Pop (which is incredible). Everyone was super nice and friendly.

The Bagel Inn has much better quality bagels compared to the other area bagel places I've tried…read more There was a line out the door, and I waited about 10 or 15 minutes but it was well worth it. The texture of the bagels are light and really puffy/tender! I can't wait to go back. Also the women that work there were all so very friendly!!

I read a post on FB group about Worcester yesterday. I went there this morning for breakfast…read moresandwiches for my wife and I. She had the egg, sausage, cheese on jalapeño cheddar bagel. Huge and delicious! I had the Nova sandwich (that was featured in the post I read). Incredible with five slices of Nova, capers, red onion, tomato on everything bagel with chive cream cheese. OMG superb! Bought a half dozen and vegetable cream cheese, housemade. Great. Waited upon by the owner, Bill - class act! Will be back! BTW, tried the Swedish Cardamom bagel...tastes like Finnish Nisu bread(which is a good thing)! Please review my photos and how clean the prep stations are.

Inviting space with a long showcase of treats in several categories, plenty of roomy tables, and a…read morelarge communal table. -- Muffins: I consider their blueberry muffin one of my favorites in Massachusetts, if not my #1. It's got just the right mix of bounce, density, and butteriness, without being too greasy. Big, fresh blueberries (not the shriveled kind). Plenty of crumbly streusel on top for extra taste and texture. Their mixed berry has multiple fruit presence and more of it, minus the streusel. Also very good. Sometimes the muffins are warm. Sometimes a little long in the tooth. -- Cakes: That's their claim to fame, and for good reason. They're more expensive than most, but so dense, rich, and heavy that a small slice goes a long way. My favorite is the chocolate raspberry decadence (pool of raspberry atop a deep, dark chocolate frosting). Or maybe the strawberry snowflake, which is like the best strawberry shortcake you ever had. -- Cupcakes: These often feature some of the same ingredients as the cakes, such as that killer chocolate ganache. Great for the toppings and fillings, though the cake part (especially if chocolate base) is often dry. -- Cookies: Noticeably less impressive, EXCEPT for the Linzer heart. Great flavor and texture in the raspberry and shortbread. -- Coffee: Good stuff. Not elite, but good, in heavy mugs with good feel. Service is a little lacking. Not so much because of rudeness, but because they're perpetually understaffed for the amount of business they do.

What are you craving! For us, actually just me!! It's a…read more"cupcake!" We are about ready to leave the state of Worcester, Massachusetts this was our last place before leaving! Cupcakes for the long drive home, and coffee ! Let's roll the dice and see what Yelp provides! Yelp you know me! This fine bakery it's a local vibe! It's wonderful exactly what one needs. They have not just cupcakes but all sorts of other items too . If you cannot find your favorite treats here you're not looking hard enough. We found what we needed, that special cup of a latte right before we go. The cakes were all on point. Truly a beautiful start to a new day . The service was amazing. Off to the races now. Find some fun and happy with new coffee and cupcake memories.

I'm not a big fan of giving fives or giving ones. They just seem like hyperbole. In this case, I…read morereally need to give these folks a five. Their products are consistently good. And their service has been consistently great. Even during the fun times of Covid, they've got it together. I am especially appreciative of the counter service. No matter who I get, they are cordial and helpful. While I have not personally met the owners, they have a great reputation. As employers, they do a great job of hiring local kids and local people to staff their shop. Sometimes, it's nice to see a familiar face. They also give back to their community. Kudos to them. I can only wish them continued success. You guys are nailing it.

Nice people, good service and great baked goods and bread! ordered a birthday cake and cupcakes…read morethat were great! Also stopped in a few times for an evening dessert - better than the other local bakery!!

My fiance and I were trying out local bakeries to determine which one would suit us best to make…read moreour wedding cake. I loved what I saw from street view already, being someone who loves quaint homeyness over hoity-toity pretentiousness, but upon walking in I almost knew immediately this would be the spot. It's a lovely little bakery, in a very quiet part of Worcester, and I felt invited in by the staff upon entering. Mara knew who we were, sat us down and provided excellent samples on a platter and discussed our favorite colors, ideas, etc. during our consultation. By the time she finished, my fiance looked at me and we exchanged the decision that we were going with On The Rise. Now, it's a way's off before I'll see what our wedding cake turns out to be, but the samples we tried were wonder, the presentation was beautiful, the service was excellent, and I love knowing I'm supporting a truly local staple. (If I remember, I'll update this after the wedding!)

I'm hesitant to write this review because this is a best kept secret in Tatnuck! But yet... support…read morethis local business! I cannot speak for their catering business, but I highly recommend stopping by for a coffee and a pastry or sandwich! Prices are on point and the quaint space has a relaxing atmosphere. The owners will be there working hard and the service can't be beat. Low visibility, limited hours, and street parking but well worth stopping in.

Not that they need my review because they will be awesome whether or not I write this but ... If…read moreyou can't get to Bova's on the North End for cannolis, these guys do a pretty damn good job. Wholeheartedly recommend them for cannolis. I have tried their other desserts, but hands down the go-to dessert here are the cannolis (and I have had all the flavors - favorite, pistachio). I like that they have the mini ones. And of course the staff people are a delight and are always able to direct you and advise on the other desserts they have there.

Place is great. Everything a fat man could want. From cookies to cannolis. Pizza and Italian bread…read more Mousse bowls, full size cakes. Pieces of cake. Cheesecakes....you get the point. Can't go wrong with whatever you choose.

Fuel is a cool large space in a reimagined industrial building, right near WPI and the Courtyard…read moreMarriot. The espresso drinks are not especially strong. There's a variety of food -- açaí bowls, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, pastries. We had breakfast sandwiches. They were less expensive than the hotel breakfast. They were ok, but they are sort of put together from pre-made ingredients. Not the best coffee and breakfast spot in all of Worcester, but serviceable. (Favorites: Root and Press, Boulevard Diner, NU Kitchen

We came in here briefly to get some take out drinks with friends. I ordered a double espresso and…read moremy wife ordered a matcha latte. The espresso was strong, bitter (which I like) and gave me the jolt I needed for the day. I tasted my wife's matcha latte and it was good, but nothing spectacular. It had an earthy flavor and mildly sweet. I also bought a bag of coffee beans. I brought the bag back home ground it and made a pot of coffee via a chemex. I wasn't impressed with the coffee at all. It might be because I usually drink coffee that has a lot of character to it. It could be sweet, chocolatey, citrus, etc. This coffee just tasted bland and I am pretty good at differentiating the flavors because I normally drink just black. This cafe is very spacious and would be a great place to work from. I would definitely work here remotely if it was closer to home. The staff seemed nice, but I wouldn't say they were particularly friendly or personable. I'd come back from espresso, but that's it! -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT