I used to periodically pick up a dozen donuts for my grandkids from this location and they were…read morealways delicious and stuffed with filling. I haven't been out that way for many months now. I picked up a dozen today and we were all so very disappointed. Every filled donut had 25% (or less) of the filling they've had prior. You would have to bite way into the donut to finally reach the filling and after taking two bites the filling was gone. This conclusion was unanimous by the way. In the past, when you would bite into a filled donut, the filling would ooze out, and every bite would be have more than adequate filling, and now we could barely find any. When I told this to a friend, she told me they had stopped purchasing Dippin Donuts at least from that location for the very same reason. I don't know if it is just this location or if it is across the board at all locations, but it is undeniably obvious when you bite into a doughnut now from the Leicester location that it has greatly changed. I don't where those directions to change the recipe so drastically came from, but unless you go back to making your donuts the way you always have in the past, we definitely will not be buying donuts from there again and wouldn't recommend it. Did you change the recipe and/or also decide to cut way way back on the filling for a reason? I'm sorry to not give a good review, but these donuts were skimpier than Dunkin's and I hope enough people state the same that you will remedy this. Thank you.

I mean, Dippin beats that national chain by far. I only had the coconut donut here, and it was good…read moreenough, but my friend also dug into the maple (real maple! I tasted to confirm) and a few others. Yes, price is above that national chain, but you get what you pay for. Quick service, good eats, they put their money into their food (and probably their workers) instead of their branding. So do support your local place - even if there's a few of them in the area - and dip before you dunk!

This place is the perfect local cafe! When you think small town coffee shops, this is the place…read more The inside is quite small with very little seating but don't let that deter you - come and get it to go. The food and service are always great. The prices are about average for a locally owned shop. The pastries and treats are always cooked perfectly and just the right amount of sweet. They also typically have at least one gluten free option. Their rotating coffee flavor menu is always fun and pairs well with different seasons/holidays. I have tried their sandwiches, quiche and salads too which were all made really well. My favorite over the summer was the mushroom quiche and the mom's pasta salad.

I wish I had found this cafe earlier! I think about the Goods all of the time. Every drink, food,…read moreand baked good has been absolutely incredible. Everyone who works there is kind and attentive, the space is gorgeous and they have a nice intimate seating section with lots of natural lighting. Every time I'm there there's locals who are all smiles while waiting in line and ordering. Great vibes and I highly recommend. If you follow their social media you'll see they come out with monthly and seasonal drink and food specials and they're all so creative and equally as delicious. But if you're looking for a staple, their cold brew with maple cold foam is a MUST.

So I'm big on supporting local business, been here a few times, once for a meet a cow event, and…read morethis past week bc their social media posted about the eggnog. I go there middle of the day not a lot going on, as other posts have noted the lady working the counter was cold and not very welcoming, no hello or how are you when I walked in. I politely said hi as she picked up the phone, no response even after she hung up from her phone call. I inquired about if they were organic bc there is a sign that says hormone free etc, she just blandly said no bc they give their cows grain, and that was the end of that. They have good products but it's hard to support local farms when the people working there seem to not give a shit about the people walking in the door. Number one rule of sales: sell the company, sell yourself, sell the product. She didn't do any of these things. The eggnog is pretty good, really thick, I like it. But they could work on their enthusiasm for their customers, and customer service hell even a smile would have been nice.

Great milk store with their own fresh milk. It's like a convenient store...they carry lots of Cabot…read morecheese products, local eggs, plenty of ice cream treats and fresh pastries from Culpeppers Bakery.

There is nothing better than a "good morning!" from this Starbuck's outgoing, friendly, responsive,…read moreand oh-so-interesting baristas. This is easily the best Starbucks in central MA. The coffee is constantly good, which is partially because the espresso is never left unattended. This is not a small deal. It points to a high level of training and accountability. If you need to sit and get some work done, this is a great place where you can get a seat without feeling like you are in the middle of a huge room. They do an incredible amount of volume. It's because they are so good. You may not see another location handle what they handle. Sometimes patience is the price of perfection. They do it with grace and skill.

I usually always go here, and it's always good food, and my drinks always come out great. But…read morecustomer service is RUDE. They forgot my sandwich.I do understand it can get busy and overwhelming. I went to grab my drink and the girl yelled at me as if I knew I couldn't grab my drink off the counter that i had paid for and had my name on it. And she continued to give me attitude after I apologized.Completely ruined my day.

This place is electric!!! Love it here!! I definitely recommend this place for food and hanging out…read morewith friends or to get a little work done. The sky lights really make this place feel amazing and the clean air plants just makes it feel homey! I got the Vita-c which is a pressed juice really great! Also did a build your own smoothie. I loved it! Service was great! Everyone was nice and helpful!

I just love NU kitchen. They always have kind staff and a very clean and cute environment. Even on…read morea busy day, I still get my food at a reasonable time. A little on the pricier side but I get it on special occasions. I highly recommend their fresh smoothies and acai bowls!

Place was clean! which I see as good; a reflection of the kitchen, like when, with an auto, one…read morelooks under the hood. The food was yummy; breakfast AND lunch! Like an eleventh-hour tactic, which the elders like to call brunch. Service was friendly! We felt like family reunited. Sarah greeted us like long-lost cousins she hadn't seen in a week.

We stopped in for brunch today and it was fabulous once again. The home fries were PERFECT! The…read morehash is always great and although I forgot the picture of the bacon it was yummy crispy. The waitstaff are always nice and today was no different. Easy parking, clean bathrooms. Easily located off Main St

I really love finding hidden gems like Acoustic Java. I am a sucker for a good book store, AND a…read moregood coffee shop, and Acoustic Java is both! I stopped by to get a couple of coffees to go, and a pastry. The staff was very patient and pleasant to chat with - something I really miss with the larger coffee chains. The coffees were made exactly as I requested, and the pastry was warmed up and wrapped in a foil to maintain the heat. I really love the attention to detail. I'll note that I noticed they use Monin brand syrups (my favorite!). They are not the cheapest option, so it goes to show that the folks at Acoustic Java care about quality over maximizing profit. The location is great - a bit hidden, but the industrial vibe just fits for a small roasting company. I love that the roastery is visible through the glass panels. The packaged beans are all laid out for you to easily read the labels and shop. I love that they carry quality tea for non-coffee drinkers/tea lovers. The merch is also cute, I was very tempted to add yet another coffee shop tote bag to my hoard. They carry a huge variety of used and new books - and they offer the most unique pricing I've ever seen. You can look up the cost of the book online - so long as the condition is roughly the same, that's how much they will charge you for the book (+ tax)! That's amazing, and I don't know how they can possibly even make money with this policy, but with the giant chain and online retailers, it's really the best incentive to get folks to support local. I think one of the biggest highlights here, on top of the great coffee, ambiance, and service, is that they offer various tastings, classes, and live music events. Personally, I feel like this is key in building a community, and I love that they do this. You can look up the different events on their website, some of which are free to attend. I can definitely see this as a place to come read a book over some tea, catch up with a friend over coffee, or take a date to a barista class for a unique experience.

I owe an updated review here. My past review had been negative but I welcomed to give Acoustic Java…read moreanother chance and I'm glad I did. Their coffee remains consistent and they brew the best bean in town. Truly a hidden gem...literally. They're hidden in the back of Rotmans (old furniture store) and you'll never see it from the main road. I drink coffee on a regular basis and could probably consider myself an amateur coffee snob lol. Lately I have made a purchase for teas and my wife didn't like the selections I've chose so they were welcoming and honored an exchange. I just had to pay the difference which I was glad to. We had good company with us and so there's also ample seating in the next room--you can enter from the front of the building as you enter through the main entrance or go through the back. Cheers

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.

We absolutely love this place! Lightning-fast service, friendly staff, and delicious food and…read morecoffee every single time. Extensive menu includes gluten friendly options. Generous portions. See you soon!

Decent bagel shop. Bagels are fluffy, but they are very chewy and doughy. I saw they toasted our…read morebagels, but it didn't seem like it at all. The other parts of our bagel sandwiches were pretty good, but didn't love the actual bagel. There are a lot of coffee flavor options as well. Lots of seating inside. They also have a drive through which is a nice touch.

This is a quaint neighborhood eastern European cafe. Very…read morelovely, to sit and sip. Not a place to go to if you're in a hurry. Service was great and the barista knew their craft and took their time. I'm glad they had some food options. Pastries seemed, fine. Maybe pre-ordered. They do offer breakfast sandwiches made on site so maybe those might be tasty. Will visit again to try it out.

Great patio European feeling open three seasons Life music spring summer fall very European feelingread more