Let's try this again... Second time at Wooden Bakery…read more This time we figured it out. No menus. Just what's on display. You pick it out through the glass, it's reheated and brought to you. Got it, now. I had the carrot and onion quiche. It was very good. Nice flavors. I've had quiche other places where you aren't filled after. That's not the case here. Solid serving. My wife had the Mushroom & goat cheese croissant. She enjoyed it, too. It looked like it was made with care. I do like that this place has a seasonal menu. It takes advantage of the flavors of the season. You'll never really have the same thing twice, either. Reasonable prices, too! Very good to find. My only issue is they are very hard to find. Even having been there before, I still found turning around trying to find it.

We finally got to try Wooden Bakery a couple times now. Everything is so good, I love high quality…read morefood and this definitely qualifies!! They do have coffee and a place to sit. We're huge fans of the almond croissants!

Gerardo's has been our go to bakery for years. High quality baked good ranging from cakes,…read morecupcakes, and cookies to name a few items. Offerings available from sheet cakes all the way to wedding cakes. Our visits have always been pleasant. They even do Grubhub which has been very handy for some of the holidays when the store is very busy at times, I can just order delivery and skip the wait and madness in store.

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.

I was in the area with my friend, and we were looking for a bakery to grab a cupcake for her…read moredaughter's birthday. We put Bean Bakery Café into the GPS, and on the way there, we passed a plaza with another Bean Café location. We were a little confused at first, but decided to stop at the one we passed since it was closer. I'm not sure why the GPS sent us to the other location, but I'm glad we spotted this one! We ended up getting a cheesecake cupcake, which was phenomenal, and a chocolate-covered cannoli cupcake that was also really good. We also got a chocolate chip cookie that was honestly to die for! We tried an iced coffee as well. It was good, although it had so much flavor that it didn't taste much like coffee to me. I will say the prices are definitely on the higher end for a bakery, but I also believe you get what you pay for, and the quality of the baked goods was there. Everything we tried was delicious, and I would definitely come back to try more of their treats. It was a great little find while we were out looking for a birthday treat!

This bakery and coffee shop has some amazing treats! The prices seemed a little high, but the…read morecannoli cupcake was absolutely unbelievable, and the white chocolate latte was delicious. Both were definitely worth trying! Parking is limited, which can be a little inconvenient. Also, be aware that there is another location just down the road that didn't come up when we entered the address into our GPS, so double-check before heading out. Overall, a great spot for coffee and something sweet, and I would definitely go back!

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!

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.

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.

Very nice service, the zucchini ricotta pizza smells amazing and tastes incredible, highly…read morerecommend!

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!

Great subs and meatballs. When I lived in metrowest, this was my go-to for sandwiches and…read moremeatballs. My tastes have changed but not the appeal of Giovanni's food.

Pretty Good Sandwiches- Expected More…read more I've always enjoyed the bakery items at Giovanni's and was eager to try a deli sandwich. What better way to start at an Italian bakery than an Italian grinder. To start they bake their own bread and coat the inside with a house special basil sauce. Layers of salami, prosciutto and ham were tucked alongside the lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, banana hots and provolone cheese. Sandwich was good, but I wish the bread was more crispy. Nice family owned joint, but if you walk in you think you'll going to have an amazing sub, and the sandwich is just good. Not great. Thanks

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.

My wife and I bought our wedding cake from Gerardo's. It was amazing! The cake was amazing and the…read morestaff were very helpful and eager to help!

I have been ordering cake for my daughter's birthday for over 3 years and noticed customer service…read moreand quality went down a lot. The frosting on the cake was so bitter that no one ate it at all! In addition, when I came to pick it up, they were just finishing the cake up and did not let it rest! When we started cutting it at the bday party, the cake was basically falling apart. I never had such a bad experience anywhere. I paid over $130 for the cake to end up throwing all frosting away. I called the same day and asked why frosting was so bitter, like metal taste, and at first, they hang up on me, and when I called back they said its because the color of frosting was red color! What a non sense excuse! They just added so much dye that it was impossible to eat!! It stained everything and I could still taste bitterness 2 hours after eating it. Also, sensative individuals could have gotten sick from it! You would think their bakers would try it first when they prepare mixture. I will definitely not going back again ever. Please be careful! In addition, they didn't put my decorations I brought for the cake a week before. Bunch of new people and bakers probably with no experience, but charging the same money. I would rather order from a grocery store next time for half a price and better quality.