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    Salt & Pepper

    4.5 (187 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Delicious and filling breakfast!
    C E.

    Delicious food, friendly service and a nice, clean environment. We really enjoyed our breakfast here- many great options to choose from! We left happy with full bellies. I highly recommend this place!

    Salt and Pepper Omelet

    Simple, quality, home style food. Nothing crazy, but tastes amazing. Prices reasonably. Friendly staff and quick service. Good seating area.

    Location & Atmosphere Salt & Pepper is located at 268 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605. It's a cozy little diner, perfect for a casual and relaxing brunch. When I visited, it wasn't very busy, making for a quiet and enjoyable meal. The place was clean and well-kept, with everything tidied up quickly. Food & Drinks I had the Pastrami Benedict, and it was absolutely delicious! The hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy, and there was plenty of smoky pastrami piled on top. The menu offers a great selection of breakfast classics, from fluffy pancakes to homemade corned beef hash. Portions are generous for the price! ‍ Service & Hospitality The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick with service. Even with a quiet atmosphere, they kept everything moving efficiently and made sure guests felt welcome. Unique Selling Point Great portions, homemade flavors, and a laid-back atmosphere. The Pastrami Benedict is a must-try! If you're looking for a no-frills, satisfying brunch in Worcester, Salt & Pepper is a solid choice.

    Two eggs over easy, sausage, rosemary potatoes, rye toast
    Sarah B.

    We stopped in for breakfast before the last leg of our journey to Maine and had a delicious breakfast. My go to is always two eggs over easy, breakfast meat, and potatoes whenever we try a new spot. The platter was excellent, with three pieces of sausage and delicious rosemary-infused potatoes. I wish they had the fat sausage links, but these were serviceable. My husband said his omelet was great. He subbed cheddar for the feta in the Breakfast Club omelet. Our girls got breakfast sandwiches but they were hungry so I didn't snap a pic. One got sausage, egg, and cheese on a bagel and the other got it on a hard roll. The space is tiny so best to go early. We left just as the crowds descended. Service was good. We got to chatting with the owner and she said they're closing for the month of July to travel home so keep that in mind.

    Hash
    Scott K.

    We stopped in here on our way north. We were pleasantly surprised... you can't always go by the reviews. The neighborhood is a little ruff but well worth the stop. Breakfast is one of those generic meals however when you find a place that uses fresh ingredients and cooks them properly, you have to give them credit. So we just had a few omelets but the veggie omelet was stuffed with fresh veggies, the potatoes are fresh red potatoes (seasoned and browned nicely), and the corned beef hash is fresh and crispy. My one criticism is that typically a hash is potato meat dish, their hash is just corned beef and onion. Other than that, everything was tasty, friendly staff and the prices were fair.... About $33 for two egg white omelets and hash. I'd absolutely recommend stopping for breakfast.

    Hot chocolate!!
    Suzanne M.

    I was looking for a place to take my son to breakfast and found this place on Yelp. Great reviews and not too far from home, perfect! It's a small place with one open room and bar seating. It has a neat industrial modern feel inside. My son and I chose to sit at the bar. We were quickly greeted. We ordered Coffee, hot chocolate, Salt & Pepper Omelet, Blueberry Pancakes & bacon. The servings were very generous and really delicious. What really impressed me about this place was the wait staff. There were 2 servers working a full room, including a large group of 14. They were friendly, efficient, and clearly skilled in what they do. I pretty much loved everything about this for a breakfast place. I'll be back.

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    Food was so good and cooked perfectly. Friendly and clean. Great location. Will be back again for breakfast!

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    Classic breakfast food served fast, hot and with a smile. If I lived here, I'd be a regular.

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    Chill Spot, Good Food and even Better People. Won't hesitate to go back next time I'm in the area

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    I liked the space. We ate at the counter. Food was fine, service was good. We'll definitely eat there again.

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    Great breakfast! Highly recommend (especially the corn beef hash!). Perfect atmosphere and service

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    Best service and the corned beef hash is bussin bussin. No other breakfast place comes anywhere close to this spot.

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    The food is very good I go eat there as much as i can . The service is good . I enjoy eating there

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    Simple inside , clean FRIENDLY- fast service very good portions. Loved the red bliss hash browns!

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