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

This place is so cute! It is street parking, on Shrewsbury Street, which can be very tough to find…read moresomething reasonably close. I love that it is a bookstore and cafe! You don't find this much anymore. The staff were all very friendly. You can order your items in either room or scan a QR code at your table. I had a pastry and a coffee, but my friends got full breakfast plates that looked amazing. Their menu is fresh, and they have lots of options for dietary restrictions! They make a lot of their offerings right there - even nondairy milk.

Fun, creative menu with lots of vegan and gluten free options. I got an earl grey matcha and an…read moreancient grains salad, I was impressed with both! It's a little bit hectic inside and seating is a bit tight, but otherwise great.

Came in for the books, left with smoothie. Great little shop includes all sorts of used books from…read moreantiques marbled books to newer books and a great mix of anything that you could possibly want. From my perspective I perused the books but was more interested and purchased some of the oddities that filled in the gaps for the buying options, vintage cut out card stock dolls posters and maps. Treasure trove out of the Neverending story book store. My daughtervwas content to sit and read in one of their comfortable chairs for the 14-20 minutes we were there

The book selection is really well-curated, I ended up browsing way longer than I planned and walked…read moreout with two books I didn't know I needed. The café in the back is a nice touch, grabbed a coffee and just chilled for a bit. The whole space has this cozy, lived-in feel that you don't really get at bigger stores.

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.

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!

I have been meaning to try this chai spot for a while. The only Yemeni chai place, but so far from…read morethe city. I finally made it on a weeknight. We got adeni chai , a couple samosas and a biscoff cake. Everything was 10/10. Takes me back to summer nights in Mississauga sipping on these chais. Thank you for bringing a bit of home to Boston (suburbs). Great to see the Muslim community and spaces. Looking forward to inshallah seeing you closer to the city! Must try!!

Such a lovely little local place! The coffee was great, the croissants were fresh, and everything…read morefelt cozy and welcoming. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely come back.

We recently hosted our engagement party at BirchTree and truly could not have imagined a better…read moreexperience. My fiancé and I had been having a lot of trouble finding a venue that could host our crowd at a reasonable price, so we were beyond thrilled when Birchtree not only accommodated our 60 guests beautifully, but we actually ended up under budget. From start to finish, the service was phenomenal. The team was genuinely invested in making sure our night was perfect. They went above and beyond in every way and more than accommodated anything we needed. We had an outpouring of texts the next day from our guests. So many people let us know how beautiful the venue was and how wonderful of a time they had. The space itself truly showed a refined elegance which was the perfect kickoff to our wedding season. If you're thinking about working with BirchTree, Jayne, Caitlin, and the entire staff we're incredibly organized and attentive to detail, helping us set up, pack up, and even ensured all guests had clean tables, fresh drinks, and the bar staff recommended really unique cocktails & mocktails! We are so grateful to the entire BirchTree team, especially Jayne and Caitlin for helping us set the tone for our wedding. We would absolutely recommend having an event here - you will be in the best hands!

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.

There aren't many cozy cafes in Worcester, so coming here it was very refreshing. We used to live…read morein Boston! Once we got to the cafe, we were greeted warmly from the cashier/barista. The place is a whole vibe--pretty hipster, but in a great way. There's a barber shop in it, which is funny. There was also a good amount of people sprawled throughout the cafe on their laptops working away. Outside also has a nice patio. We sat here and sipped our coffees, as the warm morning sun helped wake us up. My fiance and I ordered two small iced americanos, $3.48 each. It has a tinge of sourness, but having added more water, it wasn't too strong. Maybe we will try asking for less water next time or even a quad shot! We will absolutely be returning for more--possibly even to work!

Service was okay overall and the staff seemed friendly. There were just a few things that could've…read morebeen handled a bit better, but it wasn't a bad experience. Hoping to see some improvements next time

Randomly found this spot while in Worcester for my son's game, and it's such a cute Asian-inspired…read morecafé! Didn't get a chance to try the food, but the yuzu Americano was so good. Definitely coming back to try the food next time I'm in the area!

Drinks were solid and the staff were cool and attentive. It's the kind of place where you can just…read morerelax, enjoy the vibe, and have a memorable time with friends.

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!

Went here for a book club meeting and was pleasantly surprised. There were tons of options and most…read moremenu items could be customized, too. I ordered the chicken pesto flatbread and it was yummy. It was super easy to order from the table & our food was brought out to us. It was the best for the group of us getting food since we could all order separately without having to split payment. Speaking of payment, when ordering online, they take Apple Pay so you didn't even need to take out a card! There's lot of seating and free cold water. Would definitely come again.

Really pretty little coffee shop in downtown Worcester! Clean and well maintained, customer service…read moreis friendly and quick. I got a maple chai latte- definitely recommend!

I am new to downtown Worcester. The woman who took my order was so kind and pleasant, offering me…read moresome advice and direction for this area. My coffee and muffin were really good. Very nice inside too. I recommend!