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

Probably one of the best used bookstores I have been to in the Worcester County area! They have a…read morelarge selection of books for most genres. If you are looking for the most popular, new releases, this isn't the place for you. They have a few new books displayed out towards the entrance, but not much. I tend to gravitate towards the "older" books, so I enjoy looking through the bookshelves for some gems. As for the cafe inside of the book, there a few tables and a sofa for you to sit, drink coffee and read. I got one of their special drinks (don't remember the name but it was a chai latte with espresso and other stuff added in lol) I do remember it being absolutely divine of a drink. I would go back and try the other drinks, but I'm mostly there for the books.

I have been meaning to try this chai spot for a while. The only Yemeni chai place, but so far from…read morethe city. I finally made it on a weeknight. We got adeni chai , a couple samosas and a biscoff cake. Everything was 10/10. Takes me back to summer nights in Mississauga sipping on these chais. Thank you for bringing a bit of home to Boston (suburbs). Great to see the Muslim community and spaces. Looking forward to inshallah seeing you closer to the city! Must try!!

Such a lovely little local place! The coffee was great, the croissants were fresh, and everything…read morefelt cozy and welcoming. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely come back.

I love fuel America, it's my favorite coffee shop in Worcester. I prefer the Grove Street location…read more The vibe is very chill, and they always have great music on in the background. Varied seating - high tops, low tops, soft chairs, bar seating. The cafe menu has so many healthy options to choose from and I've never had something I didn't enjoy. Coffee is great as well. One of the few coffee shops in Worcester I feel comfortable camping out with my laptop for an hour or so.

Great kale smoothie! I was in the area for work and pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and…read morehealthy offerings. I would return.

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!

I am new to downtown Worcester. The woman who took my order was so kind and pleasant, offering me…read moresome advice and direction for this area. My coffee and muffin were really good. Very nice inside too. I recommend!

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.

We recently hosted our engagement party at BirchTree and truly could not have imagined a better…read moreexperience. My fiancé and I had been having a lot of trouble finding a venue that could host our crowd at a reasonable price, so we were beyond thrilled when Birchtree not only accommodated our 60 guests beautifully, but we actually ended up under budget. From start to finish, the service was phenomenal. The team was genuinely invested in making sure our night was perfect. They went above and beyond in every way and more than accommodated anything we needed. We had an outpouring of texts the next day from our guests. So many people let us know how beautiful the venue was and how wonderful of a time they had. The space itself truly showed a refined elegance which was the perfect kickoff to our wedding season. If you're thinking about working with BirchTree, Jayne, Caitlin, and the entire staff we're incredibly organized and attentive to detail, helping us set up, pack up, and even ensured all guests had clean tables, fresh drinks, and the bar staff recommended really unique cocktails & mocktails! We are so grateful to the entire BirchTree team, especially Jayne and Caitlin for helping us set the tone for our wedding. We would absolutely recommend having an event here - you will be in the best hands!

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.

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and staff…read more I've had a great experience everyone I've gone

Never going back. We…read morewere told we had to place our food order all at once because there were larger parties there. We ordered, and the appetizers came out pretty quickly -- they were just okay. Then our entrees never showed up until we finally mentioned it to the waiter. About five minutes later, the chef came over to apologize. After waiting nearly an hour, our food finally arrived. The fries were stale, and the salmon had absolutely no flavor -- I barely touched it. To top it all off, when the bill came, nothing was comped despite the delay and issues with the order. They even added a 20% service fee automatically, even though we were only a party of four. Very disappointing experience.

Stopped in to kill a few hours before a work event. The space is definitely a favorite among locals…read moreas it was packed! They have a nice mix of flavored coffees that are brewed. There is also free wifi for those who are staying on site.

Best coffee from Shrewsbury St all the way to Times Square. The long ride was SOOOO much more…read moreenjoyable with my In-House Coffee by my side

One year update review! I've been in and out of Fuel for about a year now and I'm happy to say that…read morethey're one of the best coffee shops in Worcester. From their standard menu, to specialty/seasonal drinks, and their fun events... What's not to love? The staff continue to do their best to provide great food and drinks and above and beyond customer service. As a side note, I came in when there was also a tech issue with their online ordering platform and their staff and management went above and beyond to try to get the order in. Hope this Fuel is here to stay.

Shortly after I arrived and plugged in, someone (Kind) came out of their car and told me that…read morecustomer service told them my spot wasn't working. However, my car did connect, I read that as whoever he called at customer service took care of the issue immediately. That was great! It advertises at 350 but the highest I ever saw it was 50kw. If that's enough for you, that's great! I took the opportunity to walk, there's a big parking lot and a couple of hills nearby. I got in about 3000 steps to kill my time. I'm not much of a shopper, and this place is connected to a big shopping store if that's your thing. Overall, the parking lot was clean, the Chargers worked and well it's much more expensive, more than double where I live, it was totally worth it! The three stars are for the lower delivery and the higher price.

I really love finding hidden gems like Acoustic Java. I am a sucker for a good book store, AND a…read moregood coffee shop, and Acoustic Java is both! I stopped by to get a couple of coffees to go, and a pastry. The staff was very patient and pleasant to chat with - something I really miss with the larger coffee chains. The coffees were made exactly as I requested, and the pastry was warmed up and wrapped in a foil to maintain the heat. I really love the attention to detail. I'll note that I noticed they use Monin brand syrups (my favorite!). They are not the cheapest option, so it goes to show that the folks at Acoustic Java care about quality over maximizing profit. The location is great - a bit hidden, but the industrial vibe just fits for a small roasting company. I love that the roastery is visible through the glass panels. The packaged beans are all laid out for you to easily read the labels and shop. I love that they carry quality tea for non-coffee drinkers/tea lovers. The merch is also cute, I was very tempted to add yet another coffee shop tote bag to my hoard. They carry a huge variety of used and new books - and they offer the most unique pricing I've ever seen. You can look up the cost of the book online - so long as the condition is roughly the same, that's how much they will charge you for the book (+ tax)! That's amazing, and I don't know how they can possibly even make money with this policy, but with the giant chain and online retailers, it's really the best incentive to get folks to support local. I think one of the biggest highlights here, on top of the great coffee, ambiance, and service, is that they offer various tastings, classes, and live music events. Personally, I feel like this is key in building a community, and I love that they do this. You can look up the different events on their website, some of which are free to attend. I can definitely see this as a place to come read a book over some tea, catch up with a friend over coffee, or take a date to a barista class for a unique experience.

I owe an updated review here. My past review had been negative but I welcomed to give Acoustic Java…read moreanother chance and I'm glad I did. Their coffee remains consistent and they brew the best bean in town. Truly a hidden gem...literally. They're hidden in the back of Rotmans (old furniture store) and you'll never see it from the main road. I drink coffee on a regular basis and could probably consider myself an amateur coffee snob lol. Lately I have made a purchase for teas and my wife didn't like the selections I've chose so they were welcoming and honored an exchange. I just had to pay the difference which I was glad to. We had good company with us and so there's also ample seating in the next room--you can enter from the front of the building as you enter through the main entrance or go through the back. Cheers