Brilla is our go to coffee shop in Holden. Coffee is consistently excellent hot or iced…read more Staff and atmosphere are wonderful. They also have a great roasting business.

Coffee was ok. Nothing to really rave home about. A little overpriced in my opinion. We went to the…read moreone in Natick mall.

Gonna keep this as short as I can without being too concise but..,, A oh my goodness!!!!!! So good…read more! They honestly had me at one simple question about my iced coffee order - "do you want water ice cubes or coffee ice cubes?" PFFT!! is that even a question? That's my gut reactor response to this question each time I'm asked and it's so made me a customer for lifffeeee. Like if you live in boston or nyc I bet this is commonplace for you and you can enjoy a laugh over this as you grip your phone pinky up - but for sweet old Holden mass it's like a tractor beam and I'm stepping in... willingly. my parents greatly enjoy the pastry from this place and I try to surprise them with something new each time. Haven't had anything I haven't liked thus far. I know there are drive through options nearby but this is 100000% worth the stop !

Best cup in town, great baked goods etc. as well. Cozy setting. They do need some sugar free…read moreflavors though, think they were out.

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.

Hi this is Kennedy and we love your food and the food is like so soft in your mouth it was true…read morewhen you first take a bite of it you can already swallow it and the drinks are amazing you make sure everything is like the customer likes it like if you if someone is in the store and they say medium well and I bet you you are you love to do that medium well and you put up no fight.

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!!

Can't go wrong with this local spot. I asked the young girl to make me a really ridiculous sandwich…read moreorder and she perfectly executed it and I was so grateful she didn't give me any attitude. It was so kind.

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.

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!!

Everything is good here. The coffee drinks, delicious cakes (try the lemon or raspberry), peanut…read morebutter cookies, and cape cod muffins are a must have!

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.

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.

The Cafe was very clean, bright, new looking and had lots of parking. A Thursday morning and it…read morewas very busy and we now know why.....Fantastic! The food was very good, large portions, quickly prepared and all of the waitresses were so friendly and caring. Coffee was filled as many times as you wanted and would definitely go back!

Fun family place for breakfast. My SIL took us for breakfast and the place was packed. Lots of…read morelocals eating here so you know it's good. We had less then a 5 minutes wait even though the place was packed. Tables are cleared quickly and made ready for waiting diners. In our short wait we watched breakfast fare being brought from the kitchen to table that made our mouths water. The food is excellent and the portions are large. Next time we visit we will be returning.