As someone from NY who has been around good bagels , I can say these are pretty good. Crispy…read moreoutside and soft chewy inside. I'll be back for more bagels, especially since they had a lot of interesting bagel and cream cheese flavor combinations I haven't seen at other places. My only complaint is that there was an odd smell while we were waiting for our order. Maybe it was a one time thing, but it wasn't a pleasant smell. The service was nice and fast given how many people were there ordering.

Bagel Time is a STAPLE in the Worcester area and for good reason. The bagels are incredible, the…read morebagel SANDWICHES are what dreams are made of. The staff is super kind. If there's a line, it's well worth the wait. The new location is beautiful, too. But I love that they kept the vintage sign.

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!

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.

This place is adorable. We stopped in for some quick snacks and coffee. Great latte with multiple…read moremilk alternatives offered. Friendly staff and comfortable seating options. We enjoyed the baguette and sour dough bread but the apple cider donut wasn't our favorite. Would definitely go back.

The Bagel Inn has much better quality bagels compared to the other area bagel places I've tried…read more There was a line out the door, and I waited about 10 or 15 minutes but it was well worth it. The texture of the bagels are light and really puffy/tender! I can't wait to go back. Also the women that work there were all so very friendly!!

I read a post on FB group about Worcester yesterday. I went there this morning for breakfast…read moresandwiches for my wife and I. She had the egg, sausage, cheese on jalapeño cheddar bagel. Huge and delicious! I had the Nova sandwich (that was featured in the post I read). Incredible with five slices of Nova, capers, red onion, tomato on everything bagel with chive cream cheese. OMG superb! Bought a half dozen and vegetable cream cheese, housemade. Great. Waited upon by the owner, Bill - class act! Will be back! BTW, tried the Swedish Cardamom bagel...tastes like Finnish Nisu bread(which is a good thing)! Please review my photos and how clean the prep stations are.

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.

Stephanie's Daily Grind has been a go to spot for my husband and I when we are heading back to CT…read morefrom visiting our MA friends. We love stopping in here for the variety of bagels, sandwiches and wraps they have avaiable. They also have a huge variety of flavored coffee (which my husband adores) as well as cold brew on tap. I usually go for the Popeye on an Onion or everything bagel (Double toasted) but the last time I went they did not have egg whites available so I opted for regular eggs and they were just as good. The employees have always been friendly work quickly and efficiently to get out food for hungry patrons - the majority of which "grab and go" I cannot speak to their cream cheese flavors so I guess that means I need to make a return trip STAT.

I wasn't a fan of their coffee but it wasn't my typical style of coffee. The bagel breakfast made…read moreup for it. The bagel was so good and the service was very friendly. If you liked iced flavored coffee this is probably more your place. Not a lot of seating so more of a to go place.

Highland street location: 1. Tried one of the summer…read morespecials "tiramisu latte" with oatmilk and it was delicious and a reasonable price ($7.55). 2. Great gluten-free options. I tried the gluten free chocolate chip cookie and it was a good portion, soft and had lots of chocolate chips, also at a reasonable price ($4.82) 3. Very friendly staff and lots of options for both drinks and food 4. Lots of seating and has a bar to add in any sugar or toppings on your drink. Great place to study or sit on your laptop! 5. Parking was a little tricky as you can only park on one side of the street but didn't take long to get a spot right in front of the cafe!

Inviting space with a long showcase of treats in several categories, plenty of roomy tables, and a…read morelarge communal table. -- Muffins: I consider their blueberry muffin one of my favorites in Massachusetts, if not my #1. It's got just the right mix of bounce, density, and butteriness, without being too greasy. Big, fresh blueberries (not the shriveled kind). Plenty of crumbly streusel on top for extra taste and texture. Their mixed berry has multiple fruit presence and more of it, minus the streusel. Also very good. Sometimes the muffins are warm. Sometimes a little long in the tooth. -- Cakes: That's their claim to fame, and for good reason. They're more expensive than most, but so dense, rich, and heavy that a small slice goes a long way. My favorite is the chocolate raspberry decadence (pool of raspberry atop a deep, dark chocolate frosting). Or maybe the strawberry snowflake, which is like the best strawberry shortcake you ever had. -- Cupcakes: These often feature some of the same ingredients as the cakes, such as that killer chocolate ganache. Great for the toppings and fillings, though the cake part (especially if chocolate base) is often dry. -- Cookies: Noticeably less impressive, EXCEPT for the Linzer heart. Great flavor and texture in the raspberry and shortbread. -- Coffee: Good stuff. Not elite, but good, in heavy mugs with good feel. Service is a little lacking. Not so much because of rudeness, but because they're perpetually understaffed for the amount of business they do.

My favorite cafe in Worcester hands down. If you don't read the rest of my review then my #1…read morerecommendation is the Iced Caramel Macchiato with oat milk. It's so hard to find cafes that make good drinks with oat milk! Great service with staff that remembers me and makes a point to make small talk when I come in! They have delicious food and drinks with on their regular and specials menu which I love to go through and try. Great atmosphere, super cozy and never make you feel rushed. I love their bookstore selection as well as the other bookish related product like crosswords, puzzles, journals etc.

The food was just okay. But the atmosphere was a great vibe. Loved coming in there seeing the books…read morea people reminded me of a similar restaurant called Busboy and Poets in DC. I would recommend this place. What I like most is the two searing options. There is a dining room and there is a bar. Love it here.

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!

I love this place! I get lunch here sometimes since I work nearby. I don't usually get any bakery…read moreitems but the desserts / pastries are absolutely beautiful in the cases, they look delicious. I don't know why there isn't more hype about this spot. They have great food!

Pretty decent place overall. The pastries were fresh and the coffee was okay, but the service was a…read morebit slow during my visit. Still a nice spot to relax for a while.