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.

Had a very nice breakfast here next to George Street, where Major Taylor and many cyclists before…read moreand after him have ridden up this very steep hill. Staff was friendly and helpful and I loved the big omelette I had. The side of fruit was generous, and I loved that they had fresh brewed iced tea, and that when I asked for a large, that is actually what I got. So many places give you something not much larger than a Dixie cup and have the nerve to call it large, but not here. I appreciate being dealt with honestly. Some construction going on in front when I visited, so had to enter through a side door. Food came out quickly. No complaints.

The service ordering was spectacular she was so sweet! You…read moreorder and they bring it to you Daughter stated her food was delicious for freshness & taste! Coffee was excellent and smoothie

You've passed this place on the way to work. Stop in to try it!…read more I like spice. So I went with the jerk chicken omelette. She asked what cheese to use. I said "surprise me." She used mozzarella. Nice and creamy. The omelette also has plantain in it. An unusual ingredient, but very good addition. My wife doesn't like spicy foods. She got the spinach, feta and tomato omelette. Both were very well made. Super tasty. Recommend it, highly!

Jerk chicken was very very dry, the sauce was very sweet no hint of spice. The Mac and cheese had…read moreabsolutely not taste to it, not even salt could help the rice was ok. I don't think I'll be coming back. But thank you

Food was great and service was kind & timely. some of the best the market has to offer for sure!…read moreJerk chicken had very nice kick to it but most it was wasn't melt your face off type. Very tasty and a good bargain

Located in the Worcester Public market, this Jamaican food place had great oxtail. While we waited…read morethey were so kind and offered us fried plantains as an appetizer as well which were very tasty. I had the oxtail meal which is offered only on Saturday. Meal was huge. It was super moist and tasty. Spices were just right. I've had a few other Jamaican spots and it always gave me heartburn but here--no heartburn. So it was a good day. Enjoy folks.

This place is the perfect classic vibe the food was a great value with a big portion…read more Great mix of flavors especially with the side of pickles. Was brought to my table fast and it didn't last very long...

Very nice staff here. There was a fair amount of take away during our visit so they seem to be…read moredoing A-OK. A few parking spots are in front of the building and a couple more to the side. A menu board is posted over the order counter and two soft drink coolers to choose a bottled beverage from are next to the cashier. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, salads and soups. There are a lot of sauces you can add to your sandwich if the menu doesn't specify what condiments are included. You can also make your sandwich a 'platter' if you want to add fries, onion rings and coleslaw to your sandwich. I ordered the roast beef and asked for horse radish sauce. There was a *lot* of sauce on this sandwich. So much so, that was all I could really taste so I'm not sure if I actually like their roast beef or not. I should have asked if I could get it 'on the side' I suppose. Live and learn. From what I could see under the sauce, the roast beef is cooked very rare. It was difficult to chew through and with all that sauce it made for a very messy meal. We ate in their dining room which is a small, pleasant space with lots of old photos of Worcester. The napkins available at the table are kind of useless. They smear the mess, they don't mop it up. I used a LOT of napkins trying to keep tidy while eating my sandwich. The fries were very good when hot. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. The coleslaw was almost without flavor. Salt and pepper are on the table. You're going to want those. Just watch that salt shaker, it comes out FAST! There is one restroom for all guests at the back, past the kitchen. It's clean and in good working condition.

I'll start with the greens. They are soooo good. The cabbage is good too. The vegan food is to be…read moreexpected. I was it had more sauce on it because I don't like dry rice. But I would Definitely say the place is a hit. Definitely give them a try. The patties are soo good. I don't necessarily like pumpkin but I can stand behind his pumpkin patty. The beef patty may have a big if jerk seasoning. And I think the lentil patty have curry in it. The drinks are good but they have sea moss in it. They were good to me. No added sugar. The service was good. They are very attentive to your needs. The seats are a little tight but I would say you don't come here for the seating. If you are on a path to vegan-ism this is a great place to start!!

The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and thoughthtfully prepared. I'll definitely be back to try more…read moreof the menu:)

Great value and food! It was nice to see the servers interacting with the regulars. Highly…read morerecommend for breakfast! Had to get a to go box with the amount of food.

A real GEM of a restaurant, though a bit difficult to even find, since it's located in the bar area…read moreof the Chester Tuttle American Legion Post in Auburn. Very clean, nice atmosphere, friendly & attentive waitresses, delicious food, & HUGE portions. I typically order 2 eggs with homefries, toast, & ham. The hamsteak was 3/4" thick & massive in size, a huge pile of genuine "homemade" homefries, etc. I have a hearty appetite but there was NO way I can eat it all, & always end up taking the rest home for a 2nd breakfast the next day!! Be sure to give this cafe a try....I guarantee that You won't regret it!!!

Love all the food options here for sensitive eaters or vegans. Tastes great and has a cute…read moreatmosphere. The staff is amazing! My mom and I actually went back here everyday we were in town for a good meal. Love this spot

The people here are very hospitable, even though they don't know you. They're good Earth holistic…read morefood is incredible and very fulfilling. I always have fun here.