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The crepe was amazing. They had a nutella one that I really like and I asked for the cannoli cream…read morefilling from the other menu option and they made it happen. So if you're asking about service, they went above and beyond. As far as the environment, it was super spacious and tables were not cramped.

Stopping here was such a great experience! We happened to stop in on our way home from a trip up…read morenorth, and I'm so glad we did. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and that always makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was some of the best we had on our entire vacation, and we found it on the way home of all places! I ordered the breakfast poutine, which I genuinely didn't know I was missing in my life until I tried it. My boyfriend got the buratta chicken sandwich from the specials list, and he said it was a 10/10. The vibe of the restaurant is really fun and welcoming, too. They have a great cocktail menu with options like espresso martinis and Bloody Marys, which Ive gotta come back and try. Such a great little spot if you're in the Worcester area. We'll absolutely be stopping back!

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Spiced Sugar Beignets

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Miss Worcester Diner

4.4(412 reviews)

2.3 mi

The Food is fantastic and service the best. This is easily the best diner in the city. You can…read moreorder anything egg-centric and you won't be disappointed. They have menu for just French Toast. Try the crunchy French Toast with a side of link sausage. A couple of my favorites, chili cheese omelette, Western sandwich, and last but not least, the soon to be legendary Spamstern, spam, onions, peppers and cheddar cheese served on a bulky roll. The Miss Worcester Diner is a special place that you need to try. Love the Woo!!

Cool little spot with a fun atmosphere! They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait…read moreoutside in line. There's only one griddle, so service can take a little while, but the food is worth the wait. The crunchy French toast was delicious and absolutely massive! Prices are a bit on the high side, but overall, we had an enjoyable experience and would recommend checking it out.

The vibes

Pecan carmel apple stuffed French Toast Stix

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Some Greek omelet action with a chocolate chip pancake back? Yes, please!!

Tasty Experience Bistro

4.5(110 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great food, prepared really well. Even something as simple as their grilled cheese sandwich was…read morereally special and delicious! Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal.

This place is a wonderland of fresh food and fine service…read more I was driving from Maine to NYC and stopped for lunch. The menu is filled with fresh salads, healthy juices, and Brazilian dishes. The decor is lovely, with plenty of room between tables. My waiter, Philipe B., couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. I had a spinach and cheese wrap and a detox juice, both delish. I wish I lived nearby because I'd be a regular. As it is, I will stop whenever I am driving by. Highly recommend.

The Best Toasts - Avocado, Fried Egg, Tomato, Everything Seasoning

Caramel banana Miguel's Protein Pancakes

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Caramel banana Miguel's Protein Pancakes

Root & Press

4.8(146 reviews)

1.4 mi

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

I'm obsessed with this place. The staff were so kind and helpful. Food came out fast and was…read moreAMAZING. The coffee was one of the best I've had in a long time. And to top it off, the cutest little bookstore attached. I'll be coming here anytime I'm in Worcester

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!

Theatre Cafe

4.6(141 reviews)

1.7 mi

EXCELLENT! The Theatre Cafe is hands down one of the best little gems! Bill & Jeanette are…read morewelcoming, friendly, accommodating And entertaining! It is always a fun experience. The food though! To die for! Melt in your mouth deliciousness! Gourmet! Go here and enjoy every minute of it! Share your drinks as you will be in good company! Thank you! We will be back sooner than later! Sarah & Dave

Visiting from SC, I was blown away by a perfect lobster roll!! And the proprietors, Bill and…read moreJeanette, were super friendly. A small cafe with a great, homey vibe. And did I mention that the cold lobster roll - with fresh Maine lobster - is perfect??? It was so good I returned the next day to try the hot lobster roll and the lobster bisque. Like on my first visit, the owners were great and the food was absolutely delicious.

Theatre Cafe's OWN picture from its YELP page. Notice the NASTY ceiling.

Fried cheese spread with hot honey on a toasted baguette

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BirchTree Bread Company

4.2(760 reviews)

2.0 mi

Went for brunch, as always good atmosphere and coffee, bread and pastries always very good…read more Ordered the Shakshuka, the sauce was rich and tasty but fried egg not poached is not Shakshuka . One slice of bread for a bakery is a bit mean.

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.

Avocado Toast, Local Greens Salad, Coffee Cake

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Armsby Abbey

4.0(1.1k reviews)

1.2 mi

A+ Sunday Brunch. Wonderful bar experience. Recommend reservations. Staff are always friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.

Me "how is the Bhan Mi with pork"…read more Server "I don't eat pork" 10 minutes later... here is your beer. 30 minutes later.... The kitchen packaged yours to go so it is cold and they are making it again (kitchen's fault) One hour later... bahn mi arrives and fries are cold! That is my experience

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Cocktail: Clove Hitch; Poutine: Charcuterie

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Suzette Creperie & Cafe

4.8(101 reviews)

2.0 mi

I went here a few years ago and didn't love it. But I'm glad I tried it again. They have both…read moresavory & sweet crepes. I had the Nutella & banana crepe. It was pretty good. Not the best crepe flavor but still decent. I got an iced caramel latte and that was probably the best coffee I've had at a local breakfast joint. It's the kind of place where you line up to order at the register then sit down & wait for your food. We came right at 11am on a Sunday and the place was unusually (according to a friend who goes often) packed. I applaud the 2 workers I saw who got the line down as fast as they could. The woman on the register was also making the coffees/teas and there was one man making all the crepes. One weird thing to note because as a mom, I always like to know: at least one of the bathrooms had a changing table which I appreciate so much. I think I'd definitely come again & just hope it's not busy. Might try a savory crepe next time!

My son and I came in and shared two different crepes and they were made to order and amazing…read more Fresh ingredients and layers of flavor with the perfect texture. They have some great savory options as well. The staff and owner were over the top nice and a passionate vibe for what they do was very warming and contagious. I highly recommend and encourage all to support good local businesses that care about what they're doing.

Interior

Nutella Banana

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Deadhorse Hill

4.3(410 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$$

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!

Dead horse Hill was amazing. Stopped by late evening during the nor'easter of 2026. It was warm and…read moreinviting. The sausage stuffed peppers were creative and artfully executed. As was the Cesar salad. The pasta was homemade and perfectly al dente. The Cioppino was exceptional - fish and shrimp perfectly cooked, the broth savory and exceptional, and wonderful grilled sourdough. Dessert was well executed and came with two perfect hot chocolates to counter the nasty weather.

The Bubs in a swan

French toast

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Exceptional latte!!!

Crust Artisan Bakeshop

3.8(162 reviews)

1.2 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

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Kelly C.

5

84

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6 years ago

With my daughter, I stopped in for lunch. Customer service is excellent. Clean and comfortable. My daughter ordered the chicken quesadilla and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The food arrived in ample time to demonstrate that they know what they're doing, but not too quickly to suggest that it was planned ahead of time. There will be no disappointment. The pulled pork was sweet with only a touch of sour to keep things interesting. There are far too many pulled pork sandwiches that taste like sweets. My daughter raved about how delicious her quesadilla was. As a consequence, we will return, and I will tell my friends about it. read more

Jason B.

6

77

2

6 years ago

Customer service is excellent. Clean and comfortable. My daughter ordered the chicken quesadilla and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. The food arrived insufficient time to demonstrate that they know what they're doing, but not too quickly to indicate that it was prepared ahead of time. There will be no disappointment. The pulled pork was sweet with only a touch of sour to keep things interesting. There are far too many pulled pork sandwiches that taste like sweets. My daughter raved about how delicious her quesadilla was. As a result, we will return, and I will tell my friends about it. read more

Jose S.

2

85

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6 years ago

On Lincoln Lane, there's a nice breakfast spot with easy parking in the municipal lot across the street. The owners are extremely helpful, and the service is excellent, as is the food. All we ordered was a hit with our family of four: florentine benedict, french toast, home fries, homemade corn muffin, bacon, and coffee. Excellent value for money and a pleasant environment. The atmosphere is family-friendly. We're 25 minutes away, but it's well worth the trip! read more

Gloria G.

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2 years ago

this food was amazingggg 10/10 rating will 100% come back. the service was extravagant they were really nice and fam friendly. the ambiance was super clean and they were really hygienic I am super satisfied that I came. read more

Sarah B.

200

5

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7 years ago

We are new to the area and wanted to try this place out. I highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a breakfast place. The food was very good and the portions were perfect! read more

Jimmy K.

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1

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13 years ago

Great breakfast. I had the breakfast special and it was yum, yum, yum. Great service, nice decor. Very bright and friendly place. The French toast was wonderful. read more

Kent P.

81

169

3

2 years ago

Very nice classic diner breakfast food had lunch here with my daughter over the weekend. Great service really good food. Recommend this place for sure. read more

John A.

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4

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9 years ago

I found this place on Sunday. I stopped in for breakfast the staff was very friendly The french toast and bacon was awesome!!! I highly recommend. read more

Karina C.

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8

3

12 years ago

Visited this place with my friends. Breakfast was wonderful, so yamy. Best breakfast you can have. Would visit this place again whdn in the area read more

Olivia N.

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1

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7 years ago

Amazing food! Our food was brought out to us within 5 minutes after we ordered it and it tasted amazing!! Definitely will be coming back!!

Joseph R.

6

3

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11 years ago

Really good food and the service is excellent. The home fries are home made and excellent. Good place for a quick stop

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