Palma&#x27;s Bakery

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.

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.

Avocado Toast, Local Greens Salad, Coffee Cake

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Margherita pizza

Tom's International Deli

4.5(75 reviews)

0.9 mi

For this one area of Worcester - I can't say you'll find better value in a deli sandwich! A classic…read morego to you cannot go wrong with is a BLT I made the mistake of getting extra bacon and it's was nearly almost too much. ... almost. Greta bread and baked goods. Love all the imported stuff from Poland and other euro treats. A bit pricey but it's all direct import stuff so purchase accordingly. Self serve pickle bar? What else is there to be said ?!

I've been on a BLT kick and this is by far the best one I have had so far . I have been to Tom's…read moredeli in the past for various things. For example, their perogies are really good and every other sandwich I've had from there has never disappointed. But now let's talk specifically about the BLT . All of the ingredients and the bread taste and feel super fresh. I love that they use shredded lettuce, the tomatoes are thinly sliced which is a plus, and the amount of bacon in addition to how long they cooked it , was perfect to my liking . The onions were perfect in taste and not over bearing like others I've had . I don't want to go anywhere else . Service is fast, I enjoy that they accept Apple Pay as well. The mood is quaint and lowkey .

Inside

BLT with Xtra American Cheese, onions & oil

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Italian-A

Grill and Green

4.4(18 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food was way too expensive. I got a wrap and smoothie for 28 dollars. The lady at the front…read moredesk was very unfriendly. To be fair the wrap wasn't bad but the smoothie was some butt. It's a cute place but that's all we got going for it.

Great food! We ordered for lunch to try something new, and ended up getting lunch here for the…read moreweek! Fresh and so good!!!!

Seating area

Honey sriracha salmon bowl to go

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Root & Press

4.8(146 reviews)

1.1 mi

My favorite place to get a coffee and food in Worcester. Staff is friendly and are accommodating…read morewith allergies.

Root & Press has a really great selection of food, and the gluten-free options are AMAZING!…read moreEverything we tried was really tasty, and I especially appreciated how many GF choices they had. I would skip the coffee, though -- I got a vanilla latte and unfortunately it just wasn't very good. But the food definitely made up for it! Overall, a great spot if you're looking for a place with lots of gluten-free options and delicious food.

Seating and books

Turkey Press Panini, Mac and Cheese side

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Look, Root and Press isn't messing around with their speciality drinks. Come prepared!

Crust Artisan Bakeshop

3.8(162 reviews)

1.6 mi

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.

Generally disappointing. This spot used to be great, but I have it two more tries this summer and…read morewill not be back. Service probably was the big turnoff, but the food was not strong enough to keep me coming back.

My kinda place!

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Chocolate Croissant

Belsito's Deli

4.5(71 reviews)

1.4 mi

Interesting business model. Phone orders only. Take-out only. Must pickup at a side window not…read morelabeled as a pickup window. Confusing until you understand the fire drill. Food. Ordered a Classic Italian. Excellent sandwich, excellent size. Excellent price. Great bread and internals. As good or better than other delis. Will definitely return for a meatball sandwich or another classic Italian. Recommended!

First visit to Belsito's Deli! Opted for the Italian sandwich, which was enormous, & enjoyed the…read morebalsamic drizzle throughout. The bread was perfectly light & fluffy, & the meatballs were large & flavorful. Great service when picking up.

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Italian with hots extra onion

Jersey Mike's Subs

2.1(7 reviews)

0.9 mi

#55 Big Kahuna Chicken Cheese Steak…read more#17 Mikes Famous Philly Both sandwiches had burnt meat that was actually crunchy, dry and just not something that could be chocked down regardless of how much water you had available. I was absolutely starving when I ordered and was looking forward to a hot lunch. Huge disappointment as it was just a waste of $22.00. The other sandwich was tossed by the person it was ordered for, for the same reasons. Every time I have had cold sandwiches here they have been amazing. But cooking anything is maybe to much to take on.

Had delivery from jersey mikes. Food was very good. Subs…read morewere hot and tasty. Delivery service was good.

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Ziggy Bombs

3.5(59 reviews)

1.2 mi

easily the best steak and cheese in worcester this place got great burgers to the wings ehh just…read moreget a steak and cheese and a smash burger and you'll be shook on what you just experienced

The food was decent, but don't expect any flexibility with off-menu requests. I asked if they could…read moreuse Monterey Jack cheese on my steak bomb--the cheese was literally right there in front of the person preparing the food--but I was simply told no. There was no explanation or suggestion for an alternative or workaround. What bothered me more than the refusal itself was the dismissive attitude of the person taking my order. I understand that restaurants have policies and may not be able to accommodate every request, but a little courtesy and an effort to be helpful go a long way. Unfortunately, the interaction left me feeling unwelcome and took away from what otherwise was decent food.

Decor and seating,

Cool logo

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Street

Pickle Barrel Delicatessen

4.0(43 reviews)

1.9 mi

Food and service great. Short wait for our meals. We go every weekend and know all the staff as we…read moreare "regulars". Highly recommend it.

First time we've been here. It was good…read more Service here is very good. The waitresses have been there a long time. They're very friendly. Always happy to help. My wife got the pancakes special. She tells me the pancakes are "the best she's ever had." Very fluffy and flavorful. I had the Pickle Barrel Omelette. It has sausage, feta, tomatoes, onions and peppers. Mine was average, at best. The home fries needed seasoning, badly. The omelette was good. Mainly carried by the feta. We did agree on the coffee: not favorably. It "delivered the goods," but it wasn't very good. It seemed watery.

Pancakes with eggs over easy and sausage

Salad with chicken

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Menu

Boomer's Pizza Sub & Deli

3.7(146 reviews)

1.9 mi

Last time I was at Boomer's was in the 1990s when my friend's brother was attending WPI. Here I am…read moreall these years later with my son at WPI and Boomer's is still there and still delicious - brought my son, daughter and my daughter's boyfriend there for dinner early this evening. The service and pizza were excellent. And the seating outside on the patio clean and comfortable.

Great pizza by the slice and good prices! Beautiful day outside when we went, so sat outside and…read moreenjoyed the weather. Great little local place. Will visit again!

Mix salads

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Nelly

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5 months ago

I had such a great experience at Palma's Bakery! Their Italian subs are seriously some of the best around--fresh bread, high-quality ingredients, and packed with flavor. You can tell they put care into everything they make. What really sets this place apart is the variety of international food items they carry. It's such a unique spot where you can grab an amazing sub and also explore different specialty products you won't find at a typical store. The shop is clean, well-organized, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Definitely a must-visit if you're in the area! read more

Katie C.

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6 months ago

The bello sandwich was incredible! Everything was so fresh -- and the homemade bread was amazing. Delicious anisette cookies! Cute area around the back of the market to sit and eat. Super nice staff. I will be back! read more

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