Best coffee drinks and their fresh roasted beans are amazing. Great snacks, pastries, and…read moresandwiches. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Very strong coffee and okay pastries. I've heard good things about the mocha so I need to try that…read morein the future. I love that there's a drive thru, that's super convenient. The inside is cute and well maintained. There were lots of families when I went which is always a nice sign.

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.

I REALLY can't understand why people would go to Dunkin Donuts when this place is only a block…read moreaway-- I'm not complaining mind you-- you want to wait in line at Dunkins for coffee that tastes old and food that barely reaches the level of gas station kiosks then please be my guest. Donut Kitchen is INCREDIBLE-- the breakfast sandwiches are my favorites, Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Bulkie is my go to and it is tops. I stopped here one Saturday, picked one up and a delicious cup of coffee (New England Brand is Excellent) then ran up to the library to drop off a book, when I came out my dog had eaten my sandwich. My fault-- I saw the look he was giving me when I got out, and I couldn't blame him because it's THAT good. So I shot back over and got another one. I usually grab a donut too while I'm waiting for my sandwich order-- everything is fresh, the bacon is nice and crisp-- this isn't food made in a microwave like DD-- this is grilled food! The apple cinnamon muffins are out of this world too. It's a clean friendly little place with a great staff and excellent food. What else do you need?? Cash Only-- but there is an ATM inside.

Hours listed are wrong…read more Definitely not open at 4:30am. I swung by at about 5:15. No one there. All the lights were off.

Top notch bagels and service. Best shop in the area highly recommend. Jalapeño cheddar is my…read morefavorite!

Moved to Holden recently. LOVE the bagels and appreciate the great service…read more I happened to notice on one of the walls are pictures of boy athletes from Wachusett H.S. I think that's great to support the local teams. But where are the girls?!? You definitely need to put up as many pictures of the girl athletes as the boys.

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!

Darby's IS that quintessential country bakery. They are run by a wonderful team of people and have…read morethe best baked goods around. The Yada yada cookies are a must regardless of your plans. Get the purple wheat bread if you're there earlier enough to find a loaf! The focaccia are delicious and while they are only sold room temperature I actually love them like that. We've had cakes made there, which are tasty, well-designed, and reasonably priced. If we lived just a little closer I would probably go every day!

Darby's easily beats out the competition in nearby Shrewsbury and Worcester. The cakes have great…read moretexture, minimal buttercream, but a little on the small size.

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.

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.

A consistent favorite. Their peach green tea, pulled pork & avocado mac and cheese, and acai bowls…read moreare fantastic. The staff is personable and helpful. Tables are clean and utensils are stocked. The WiFi is quite terrible but they are in a giant brick building haha.

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

My wife and I discovered 122 Diner this past weekend. Couldn't be happier with it…read more This isn't set up like the your typical "diner," a train-car or two converted. This is a standard restaurant building. More comfortable. But don't expect the nostalgic dining car feel. My wife had the Southern Benedict. Sausage gravy over poached eggs. She truly enjoyed it. Not too salty. Very well done. And good portions, too. I had the 122 Skillet. Basically dirty hash browns. I'm surprised more places don't do this since the prep is so easy. I enjoyed it. Though next time I'll likely ask for hot sausage instead of mild. It tasted good, to be sure. Personal preference. Service was very good. Although there was a wait, they were quick about getting us seated and very attentive. Lots of good coffee, kept full.

Omg how on earth how I not reviewed this place?! Legit been coming here for decades with much…read moredelight. I love their loaded home fries that includes broccoli and onions - yeah dude. Like yeah. Staff is wonderful and prompt even on the busiest of mornings and I love trying the special omelettes. Wait times can be long so come early as possible and if you have a small party sit at the counter !! Only thing I would improve on? Better quality coffee. All around great place and there's NOTHING bad on the menu.