I've lived here for years and can't believe I haven't come here before. What a great spot! A super…read morefriendly staff welcomed us in, and while It was hard to decide which yummy items to try, we all picked things and everything was perfect. Meraki especially knows what they're doing with cheesecakes. The food and drink presentation was as classy as the classy-slash-eclectic decor. Overall, come for the cozy atmosphere and staff, but stay for the food and drinks... and the atmosphere and the staff. I need to go back soon.

Came in for some cake, waited an hour before we had to leave due to time restriction. Not sure how…read moreyou take over an hour for a single slice of cake. They said they had 1 person in the kitchen, and we did hear kitchen drama while on our way to the bathroom. Anyway, management, maybe you should handle that. Might need more people, don't know.

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.

This is a nostalgic soft serve truck in the city. Their soft serve is so creamy compared to others…read more I was out for a walk and they drove by I put my hand up to wave and see if they would stop. They did and wow am I glad they did. I got a twist in a cup and my wife got a strawberry sundae. Both were huge servings. Pricing was reasonable as well. Great job from this truck.

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!

Yooooooooooo. This is my favorite ice cream spot! And I just so happen to live less than 15 min…read moreaway, walking. Everything they have is bomb, especially their soft serve.. My goal is to try every item at least once. It's hard to get anything besides a banana split. Absolutely heavenly. Oh, and the couple that owns this place are just great. 12/10 recommendation.

Really good ice cream, no complaints on the flavor or quality. The place has a fun vibe and the…read morestaff is friendly. Got a little busy so service slowed down a bit, but nothing major.

Yes, yes, and yes. Just go if you get the chance or if you're in the area, even if you're already…read morefull. We got the banana split with three scoops of ice cream and it was a lot, definitely shareable. There are so many flavors to choose from that it can honestly be a good or bad thing lol. Took us a minute just to decide what we wanted. There are a few tables outside, but it's mostly the type of place where you grab your ice cream, stand around, eat, and chat. Simple spot, great ice cream, and definitely worth stopping by.

Outdoor ice cream spot with window service, many tables with umbrellas, and whimsical decor for the…read moreInstagram set. Good ice cream for the ice cream set and (for me) the heavy set. -- Ginger: My first taste of this place was on a very hot day and it was spectacular. Gloriously melted on top but not becoming soup, so even more creamy than the natural creaminess. Really pleasant flavor in the base as well as the sweet ginger that had a kick too. Delightful for both flavor and texture. -- Coffee Oreo: Solid version, but neither as creamy as my earlier experience, nor as strong of flavor. Above average but not I-gotta-get-back-here-and-STAT like the first one. -- Peppermint: Better than my second visit, but not as good as my first. Entirely pink color with a few ripples of darker red, with flavor again above average. Easy parking and organized entry and exit paths that might seem a little overkill, but it avoids mayhem and accidents, so thumbs up for that. And a surprising double thumbs up for their sign in the window saying samples are $.50 for three of them. Great deterrent for sample abuse.

OK, I don't know what came over us, but we finally took the plunge and ordered from Salgabom…read moresnacks. It's a magical place with an atypical menu that combines fried cheese empanadas with smoothies and açaí bowls. It checked most of the boxes of my desires. Yes, you read that correctly, they have fried empanadas. They have vegetarian options of cheese and pizza, stuff with meat that didn't register with me, and banana caramel if you're in a sweet mood. We ordered the cheese but I will will admit that I was interested in the pizza one. I was really craving something fruity and refreshing so I ordered an açaí bowl with açaí sorbet covered in granola, banana slices, and honey. They come in small, normal, and super big. Tina ordered a dragonfruit which is the same exact thing as the standard one but with dragonfruit sorbet in addition. So gooooooodddddd. UPDATE: I found out just now, prior to my second order, you can choose TOPPINGS. They have a bunch of fruit options (cherries, strawberries, kiwi, GRAPES), chocolate, pb, choco chips!!!!!, chocolate "ball", chocolate SAUCE, m&ms, etc. One of the most popular items is something called mini snacks. I had no idea what that could possibly be but I'm intrigued by anything that's particularly popular on the menu. It comes in increments of 15, 25, 50, 100. This Even more mysterious now. What on Earth? What would someone want to buy 50 or even 100 of? We ordered 25 of them. The food came very quickly. The empanada was massive. Like it was double the size of my head. I got my hands on that sucker and I pulled it apart, revealing a nice string of cheese between the two sides. The açaí bowl was GREAT. The mini snacks. First impressions reveal churros in munchkin form. It's crisp on the inside and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. I bit into it. A warm filling was propelled into my mouth. Caramel. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW. holy shit. There are no more words. Now I understand who orders the 100 and it's me. I am at so glad for the existence of this place

Very nice authentic Brazilian restaurant takeout we met the owners 2 elderly Brazilian natives who…read morehave been in the business for awhile. They were extremely friendly and helpful we ordered almost 300 of the mini snacks which they were able to give to us before they opened for a baby shower. Food was awesome for the price it's reasonable considering it's made in house mini snacks were very good and flavorful burgers there are awesome huge come with fries and a drink which compared to similar restaurants increases the value a lot. We'll be regulars there now

Just fantastic food, quirky ambiance, prompt service, and quality for the price. Make reservations…read moreon a weekend since this place gets packed. Recommend the eggs Benedict and the coffee drinks. We got to meet the chef - owner who is from the NY area, and had a great time. Would come back anytime we are in Worcester!

I came with my family after seeing good reviews. Please pardon the lack of info, but it was six…read moremonths ago. My boys had burgers, which they enjoyed. But, how can one mess up a burger? My wife had a steak dish, I believe. She enjoyed that too. Those three items are the only reason we're still at three stars. I had an asparagus risotto dish. Highly disappointing. Seemed like (a) they used regular rice instead of arborio and (b) they pureed all the asparagus. And the flavor was underwhelming. I make risotto, myself. I always have big chunks of things in it. This was certainly not that. At best it was an average side dish. Certainly not the entree it was put forward as. The service was also a bit lackluster. We were waiting for a lot.

I tried love bite which included chocolate drizzle, strawberries, and nutella. I didn't realize…read morethis until after, but you can have unlimited additional toppings which I absolutely love! I included marshmallows and mochi on top as well. They weren't able to roast the marshmallows because their torch wasn't working at the time though. However, the rolled ice cream turned out better than I expected and is comparable to the ones I've had in NY. Additionally, the staff is super friendly! Random side note: It's definitely a process to make these rolled ice creams so I do appreciate the work that gets put into it and enjoy watching them make it.

This is your standard boba tea you could get at a mall. It's not authentic and flavors are not…read morefresh. The matcha didn't taste like real matcha it was super sweet and artificially colored. The passion fruit tea was super sweet as well. I'm not sure if the Thai tea uses real tea but it does not taste fresh at all. Seems like no real tea is used here. Overall, it was good enough for boba milk tea but they do not have the freshest and authentic tea.