I probably never would have found this place on my own, but I'm really glad I tried it! One of my bosses is originally from Worcester, and her daughter was heading home for the weekend, so my boss asked her to stop at Vincent's and grab us some meatball sandwiches for lunch. She had been talking about how amazing their meatball sandwiches were, and since meatball sandwiches are basically my favorite food, I obviously had to try them. Before this, I had never heard of Vincent's. We looked it up and realized it's not really a traditional restaurant. It's a bar that serves food, and apparently their meatball sandwiches are a big thing. Another coworker of mine who is also from Worcester explained that this is a place people go to for drinks and food, and that they have some specific rules when it comes to ordering the sandwiches. When we called, we were told that they do takeout, but you can't actually place a takeout order over the phone. You have to go in and order it. I thought that was a little unusual, but my coworker said that's their normal practice. There is also a three-sandwich limit per person. My bosses daughter went in to order five for the office, so thankfully she had someone with her and they were able to order three each. Apparently, the three-sandwich limit is posted on one of their Google pictures, so I guess if you know, you know. I do wish they had a website or something that clearly explained the takeout process and ordering limits, because if you've never been there, you wouldn't necessarily know any of this. Now for the important part...the sandwich! My bosses daughter had about a 30-35 minute drive back to us, so I honestly expected the sandwich to be pretty cold by the time I got it. It was wrapped in foil, and somehow it was STILL warm when I opened it. I was actually surprised. And let me tell you...this was probably one of the best meatball sandwiches I've ever had. It's definitely different from your typical meatball sub. The meatballs are flat, and instead of a regular torpedo/sub roll, it comes on this thick Italian bread. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I LOVED it. The combination of the bread and the meatballs was so good that I'm pretty sure I'm going to want my meatball sandwiches this way from now on. I can only imagine how good it would have been if I had eaten it fresh at the bar instead of 35 minutes later. So yes, I completely understand why my boss recommended this place. If I'm ever back in the Worcester area, I will absolutely be stopping at Vincent's. Just make sure you know the ordering rules before you go! read more

Vincent's - Meatball sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Great people Great prices Great food Great music On of my favorite places to listen to live musicians read more

100% Vincent lives up to the hype. A dive bar that is known for their meatball sandwich, I have been dying to check it out. Such a good atmosphere. The space is small, dark, and had a live band playing. Bartenders were very quick. Their menu is simple, each meatball sandwich is $11. We got two sandwiches and two drinks. And wow, this sandwich was incredible. First off the bread was perfect, it was super soft and light that soaked up all the flavor from the meatballs and the sauce. The meatballs itself were the best I've ever had. Tasted homemade, fresh, and I wished the sandwich never ended. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Coming from NYC, going to a dive bar was common for a New Yorker. When searching for a place to drink and eat, Vincent's came up with high reviews especially for their meatball sandwich. The bar was in a more secluded area but we didn't mind. When we walked in at 9:45pm on a Sunday night, I didn't expect to feel... unwelcomed? Perhaps we were the only Asian (and only minority there) and everyone else was Caucasian. Definitely a lot of pauses and stares. The bar was full and no one seemed to acknowledge us. We walked right in and walked right out. read more

Vincent's - Sandwiches Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Pure entertainment... some of the best talent in Central Massachusetts playing pure music and even better their open 6 nights a week... .... Check percussionist "Yuri, The Furi". Keep your eyes open as Yuri joins many top bands... check this great venue... 5 stars read more

Music= 5 stars, venue= 4 stars, food= 1 star, drinks= 4 stars, service= 2 stars, location= 1star. We've been here several times specifically to hear bands. It is located in the 'hood...feels sketchy just parking and walking in, even with the street lights on. Something about the trash blowing like tumbleweeds while police sirens blare in the background along with the quiet bump of hip hop just makes it feel so poetically grimy. Inside also feels grimy, which I guess is what some look for in a dive bar. (I personally differentiate "seedy and understated" from "grimy to the point of giving me the heebie jeebies".) There is dusty taxidermy all over the walls, some of which are wearing outfits- funny, I suppose, but just makes me feel uncomfortable to think of the globs of dust flying off into my drink or food. But before I ever noticed this, we had ordered a couple beers and a cheese plate. The beers came quickly, but the keg was definitely tapped- tasted flat. On other occasions we have had a decent mixed drink- the coca cola tastes normal and the ice to drink and liquor to mixer ratio is normal. The cheese plate- why they described this as a cheese plate is beyond me. It was one type of cheese- cheddar I think, with saltines still in the sleeve with a soup cup full of spicy Chinese mustard; some regular white onion slices were also piled sadly on the side. Pretty hilarious in all honesty! On another, busier night we were there and sat outside, which is pretty chill. Except that the staff rarely comes to clear old drinks so some tables are filled with empty glasses, making it so that no one can sit there. When you need a refill, you have to go back inside and shoulder your way through at the bar, which will have just 2 bartenders when they're slammed, one time (of the half dozen times we've been) I saw a bar back behind the bar helping. Needless to say, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar on a busy night. The crowd is definitely mostly white (every time we have been, at least), which could be considered odd? The music is always either honky tonk, old people jazz, or folk music, and the musicians are always white. Overall, a fun place to hear live music (especially if you're white) and get a drink. Would not recommend for an extended stay or to get food. read more

The food was really good I ordered a burger and it was cooked well, juicy, and tasty.

Best establishment ever. The food, music, drinks and clientele are outstanding. Can't wait to go back.

Best bar in the city of worcester. It has real atmosphere not some contrived corporate bullshit designed to make you think you're in a classic watering hole. They offer great drinks and live music and simply the best meatball sandwich around. They can get crowded so try it out on a. Off night, I guarantee you will love this gem of a bar! read more

Spaghetti and meat sauce always is #1 and the Italian bread that comes with it is a great compliment to the meal. Whether you sit at the bar or seated at the table drinks are refreshing and the meal very satisfying calling you back to dine there again soon! read more

I still love this place and still come most if not every time I'm back in Worcester. I am adding an update to my previous review because, for the first time, I had the pleasure of sampling their cuisine. One of my co-patrons ordered their famous cheese plate. It is a large plate with chunks of cheese, onions, mustard, and a sleeve of saltines. They really could not have done a better job of curating this plate to really precisely represent their vibe. Also, when you're there, this combo of shit is just what the doctor ordered. That is all. read more

Vincent's - Sandwiches Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Day trip to Worcester without my pup and landed at Vincent's because Breens Cafe was unexpectedly closed for Memorial Day. Turned out not be a blessing because the meatball sandwich and Guiness and hospitality at Vincent's was awesome. read more

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One of the few places me and my service dog feel comfortable and welcome. The music was great, the bartender was welcoming and as always, the food was spectacular. 5/5 would recommend if you have not been here yet. read more

We went in for a sit down. It ended well. We saw a guy eating the sandwich. Looked pretty dam good, so we had one. Real good. Eat here. read more

If you want to experience old Wusta, here it is ! Some great shows, drinks well made and reasonably priced, and food to fill the belly to absorb some alcohol. read more

I love the live bands every night, no cover charge but a bucket gets passed to donate to the band. It's a great night where I can dance to every song with total abandon. So, I do! I feel comfortable, filled with joy and cameraderie. I go at least once a week for now. I need this wonderful outlet to be the true me!!! I'll read more

Eclectic place-killer meatball sandwich!! Best in the city. Critters beware:there's lots of taxidermy..

If you're in the area, this place is a must visit! I came here from out of town, so I'm unfortunately no regular, but absolutely loved everything about Vincent's. Even on a Sunday night, the place is lively with great live music (shout out to Big Jon Short), friendly service and patrons, and delicious meatballs. It's a bit off the beaten path, which makes it feel almost like a speakeasy. Highly recommend! read more

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Cool live music but drinks made me fall out of the bar with scrapes on my nose, upper lip, palm, & my knees , ouch ouch _ ouch ! Don't go if you don't want scrapes on your face! Eh?! read more

What a great find, we stopped in after a local bartender suggested this place. The vibe is old school dive bar full of charm and character. Music was chill and appropriate for the space. Tried the meatball sando its 10/10 read more

Vincent's - Meatball sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Vincent's is quite possibly my new favorite spot in Worcester (and among my favorite dive bars anywhere). It's everything I want in a dive bar -- great classic cocktails, extensive beer list, even wine and sangria, a small but solid food menu, and a dark and cozy interior as well as outdoor seating. I started with a Tito's martini and a cheese plate. The cheese plate is comical in a good way, with an entire sleeve of saltines, what seems to be an entire block of cheddar cheese, and a horseradish mustard with a nice kick and some pieces of raw onion. So unexpected but works somehow. We were there on a Friday with fantastic weather so we sat outside and listened to live music at the Shack, which was 60s hits by Doug Moore who rocked it. Next was an Old Fashioned and meatball sub. There isn't much I can say about the meatball sub that hasn't been said, so just get it. You won't regret it. The bartenders were attentive and down to earth, and I liked both the outdoor and indoor atmospheres. I love this place and will be returning when I'm back in Worcester. read more

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Drove an hour to meet friends in Worcester and try the "famous" meatball sub. After sitting around for about 15 minutes or so for any sign of someone that worked there. Eventually a man emerged from a back room and shouts at only me and my friend (all 27 btw) that he needs to see our IDs and then just left. We all pulled out of licenses and waited but when he came back he only looked at one of my friend's ID for about half a second, which is not possibly long enough to read anything on it. He then just told us "no" and left again. We were given no reason but all three of us were refused service with perfectly valid IDs (two of which weren't even checked). When we asked what was wrong or if he just didn't like my friends out of state ID the worker only told us "that's part of it." Terrible experience, really giving Worcester a bad reputation. Won't ever be trying the meatball sub out of pure spite. I hope all three generations of your special recipe fade into meaningless obscurity. read more

This place epitomizes dive bar, but you can't help but have a great meal and a great evening. Meatball sandwiches are awesome. Staff is very friendly and talented as well. Entertainment most every night adds to the ambiance. You can't go wrong with a visit to Vincent's. read more

This was my first time at Vincent's ever and it's during the pandemic. So I cannot attest to how crowded it can get because everything was very relaxed. The service was really attentive. Kristen was very quick to get us our drinks. The food menu is super limited, but it is perfect for the kind of hang it is. House made meatballs and sausage from Fairway with bread and butter. Perfectly filling on a nice summer night with music in the back unde tents. read more

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ok, not what i expected, an OLD bar, and perhaps a little dusty here and there, nice collection of taxidermy, looks like an often locals place, yet with a certain ambiance, not too crowded for lunch today, service, the bartender was wonderful, informative and funny, the drinks were very good, the menu did not exist, meatball or sausage sub, a cheese board or some sort or a pasta dish, the meatballs were good yet were contained in a mountain of bread, interesting different, ok... they have a wonderfully full menu of music however and that should keep it pretty interesting, heck, a trip to the men's room and all the inscriptions on the walls and doors was interesting!!!!!!!! read more

Great place and amazing meatball sandos. Glad to see this place , wish it was in my hood read more

Cocktails were all great. Very well made. Service is pretty limited. When I went in there was 1 person working the bar and so you need to go up to order... just like a pub in Britain. I'd say they were a little gruff about it too. Food choices are very limited. The meat and cheese plate is slices of regular old super market cheddar, cubes of something like a cooked Italian sausage served with a sleeve of saltines and diced raw onion. I'm not joking. Look at the images in yelp. That said I would go again. It's an experience and the cocktails are good. Just know what you are getting into read more

My friends said ya gotta try the meatball sandwich and I was like, ok, whatever, I like meatball sandwiches. And drinks. And music. But these meatball sandwiches... incredible. Super busy when there's a great band playing, so go early if you want a...meatball sandwich. And try a Guinness Stout - dedicated tap at the right temp makes it great at Vincent's. read more

I haven't been to Vincent's in awhile but I'm so glad I went back. I had to take a buddy who hadn't been there yet and of course I made him get the famous meatball sandwich. All he could ask is how the hell I found this place. As usual the staff is amazing and the limited menu was excellent. I believe in "do what you can, the best way you can". I will definitely get back into going more frequently. read more

Vincent's - Meatball and sausage combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

4 star dive bar Oh Vincent's, where do I begin? I love dive bars, no neighborhood is too sketchy for me to try. Well this is a sketchy area, but DO NOT pass this place by. You open the front door and enter a time warp to an age when a real divey lowly lit lounge was the norm. My favorite kind of place. The bartender or bar keep at this place where old school vests and ties, I love it. I then hear a Frank Sinatra song on the juke box. A real juke box, no Touch Tunes here. My wife and I ordered a few drinks and they know how to pour them. Lastly, the meatball sandwich. Good thick Italian bread and great meatballs for 4 or 5 bucks. My out can't beat it. I've been to a bunch of dive bars in Worcester and I think this maybe my favorite. Keep the dream alive Vincent's!!!!!! Thanks read more

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Ahhhh... there it is. Vincent's. It's an old smell, but not necessarily a bad one. Like books that have been on the shelf in a cellar for oh so many years. Breath in again. There it is. In a few moments you'll forget about it entirely. Now open your eyes. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Well, not literally... um. I think. But a raccoon playing baseball? Yes. A full-blown blow-fish? Yes. Angry boar? Yes. Cat with red sparkly yes? Yes. Poor fluffy lives on on a shelf at Vincent's. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is not a place for righteous vegetarians of members of PETA. Yes, that thermometer is also a hoof. All of this taxidermy has me wondering if the shrunken head behind the bar is real. In my mind, it is. With all of this... ambiance... you'd expect watered down scotch and maybe pretzels as a food option. Well, your expectations would be WRONG. I was having a craptastic day (before Vincent's) so I decided cheap red wine would calm my nerves when the bartender also suggested their homemade Sangria. Sure. Why not? Okay, this may officially be the only thing I ever drink here. Deee-f*cking-licious. Seriously and stuff. And then there's the food. Oh the food. I'm pretty sure they kidnapped some ancient Italian woman from the North End and force her to slave away making meatballs in the basement. You could seriously just go here for the food. I did not get to enjoy this patio I heard so much about as my evening got cut a little short due to uncontrollable circumstances, but that's just fine. Perfect even. Because now I have something to look forward to for next time. Oh yes, there WILL be a next time. (And someone's going in that photobooth...) read more

Oh, history Oh, authenticity Oh, FUN I parked in this nether region and meandered toward the bar with the thumping of the music within resonating as I approached. The banter of the smokers outside made me pause - interesting patrons bodes well. Came in, and the (expected) darkness/redness hit me. So, too, the deep real-bass grooves. And the smell of age - you CANNOT buy that, but man, would I ever bottle it. (I've smelled it in select, more patient Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Louisville establishments, for example...that legitimate gravitas that no one's washed off and varnished, thinking the citizenry will mind it.). The darkness and decorative taxidermy are a draw of their own. So too the Agatha Christie and Zane Grey novel inlays within the bar. The beer selection and pricing is ripe for your picking. The crowd is friendly, lively, and not overly suffocating (though they are vocal) during a Friday midnight's music session. Proceeded to grab my Schlitz and meatball sandwich. Cocktails? Probably elsewhere, please. Beer? Very well. Food? Dig IN. The meatball sandwich is recommended not because other elements are incapable, but because this dish is American institution-good. Meatballs that warm your heart, remind you of love, and come with bread that could sufficiently keep Wyoming warm if draped appropriately. You want this. Bring cash, and indulge. I've not sold Vincent's enough, and it deserves better than mere Yelping...bring friends, talk it up, and don't keep it hidden - let Vincent's set an example for others on how to keep American bars strong. This joint makes me wanna holler! read more

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Great dive bar, everyone is soo friendly and nice that works here AND one of the best meatball sandwiches I've ever had!! read more

Vincent's - To die for meatball sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Been coming here for more than a decade - it's one of the few things in Worcester that hasn't changed and I hope it always stays like that. Eclectic crowd, great live music that usually has everyone on their feet by the end of the night, experienced bar staff, weird and unusual decor and an unbeatable meatball sandwich. What more could you want?! read more

For the love of god, don't ask to see a drink menu- it's not that kind of place. Our waiter was nice about it but I felt so lame. I really don't want to pigeonhole Vincent's, but if you were holding me at gunpoint, I'd tell you it was like a hipster saloon that happened to serve the best meatball sandwiches you ever had. We're in the 'Rona times, so I can only vouch for the outdoor experience. I'm not very familiar with Worcester, so from my eyes the location of Vincent's is WILD. It's a stand-alone building that abuts woods and is across the street from a factory done up in vinyl siding??? Anyway, the backyard area is lowkey and nice, the (live bluesy) music was bumpin' but not too loud, and everything was reasonably priced. The meatball sandwich is the star of the show, though. The pictures on this site do not do it justice. I remember looking it up, going "ah, a large half of a sandwich on an app plate. Nice." NO!! It's a behemoth of a full sammy on a full-sized dinner plate. I have no idea where these folks get their Italian bread but its size is ungodly. The sandwich isn't like a sub; they take slices of bread that are each at least an inch thick and like 9 inches wide and slap some tender meatballs, hearty sauce, and melty cheese on it. I will be going again, and I WIN'T be asking for a drink menu (my Negroni was top notch!) read more

This is hands down by far the best dive bar atmosphere and best damn meatball sandwich period!!!! Honestly say this is probably the coolest place to listen to live music can't go wrong! If I could eat a meatball sandwich every day here I would. read more

Great place wonderful atmosphere. The meatball sandwich was huge and delicious, beer cold, everyone there were friendly. Very reasonable prices. Lots of character. If me and my friends lived nearby it would be a daily hang out. Came straight from Logan, searched for best bar in Woosta. read more

Excellent place Great Vibe Historically famous A must visit, live music always This place won't disappoint read more

Great vibe, great dive. The interior is dark and has a large variety of taxidermy. The bartender does it all. Drinks are cheap and selection is good. Food options are meatballs with ziti, meatball sandwich, or a cheese plate. The meatball sandwich was awesome. Definitely big enough to share (depending on how hungry you are). The bread is exceptionally fresh and the meatballs are perfectly homemade. Will absolutely return for a low key, cheap, and delicious dinner. read more

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Won't accept out of state driver's licenses as a form of identification. Worth keeping in mind if you don't have an MA ID and would prefer to leave your passport at home! read more