Lou Roc&#x27;s Diner

Nice small town place!…read more Service could use some improvements on timing/follow through and information but the waitress was a nice person. Food was pretty good Jambalaya fettuccine (3/5) - chicken in it was delicious and they didn't skimp on the meat! Steak with alfredo sauce (3/5) heavy dish and unique but overall pretty good.

I enjoy the food here, good wings, plenty of parking . It's out of the way local place in West…read moreBoyleston and the bartender is easy on the eyes.

Private Dining Room. No room fees

Steak Salad Special

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The Draught House Bar & Grill

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It's ok. I feel like this restaurant suffers a small identity crisis. It's in a larger building…read morewhich suggests "upscale" but the overall feel is a pub which lacks distinct character. It has a nice clean and bright aesthetic, but the Keno focus (with the ticket vending machine and Keno on the TVs) distract from that vibe in my opinion. Maybe a good place to hang out if you're local and enjoy gambling a little. Staff was friendly and genuine, which is refreshing though.

Amazing service from Paula and Mike! By far the best in the area! Good atmosphere and food is…read morealways good. Go see Paula or Mike! They rock. Drinks are always consistent. With Paula and Mike, they both are amazing, personable, attentive, and for repeat customers, they remember your drinks of choice! Definitely gives the old school bartenders feel with them.

Thickness of homemade crust

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Pepperoni pizza

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Did take out and bought 2 pizzas for the Buy 1 get 1 free deal. Got the Godfather and the T12…read more Items on pizza were fresh but pizza's were bland tasting with not much flavor. Greasier than I like and fairly small for the price. Luckily they were b1g1 deal. Staff were kind and inside looked decent.

Chose to turn right into table 12 last minute and we were pleasantly surprised on how great it was…read more We sat at the bar, the bartender was great! She was very attentive and made sure our drinks were always filled. We started with the buffalo rangoons that were delicious! Filled with lots of buffalo chicken. We also didn't realize the on Mondays they do BOGO for pizza. We got two pizzas, the godfather (my favorite of the two) and chicken ranchero. I don't typically love a thicker type of pizza, but I really enjoyed both of them.

BOGO pizza Monday & Tuesday

Chicken ranch? (5/5)

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Buffalo ragoon (2/5)

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4.7(60 reviews)

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Food was plentiful and fabulous. Great friendly atmosphere!…read more Highly recommend meat lovers omelet and breakfast burrito bowl!!

Came here for brunch on a weekend morning and the place was relatively busy, but not overly so so…read morewe got two seats by the entrance at the bar. Service was a little hard to get a hold of because we were seated at the end, but good came out relatively quickly which was nice. We came in the winter so it was a bit chilly unfortunately, but other than that, ambiance felt pretty similar to your typical diner. Prices were a little steep, but the flavors were fine. Solid quality and a good quantity of food. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, but I probably wouldn't come back unless desperate for diner breakfast.

Dining room

Chorizo Benedict

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Veggie Omlette add Sausage

Olis Italian Eatery

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I was in the area dog sitting for a friend. I had a real craving for a calzone and remembered this…read moreplace was not too far away. I got a pepperoni and ricotta calzone that was perfectly executed and hit the spot. I did get a Greek salad as well but I was not as thrilled with that - not sure why. I did take out sand the staff was very efficient and friendly.

Nice place for a family dinner. The atmosphere was comfortable, though it got a little busy during…read morepeak hiurs.

Angel hair bolognese

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Chicken Parm after Parmesan cheese was added

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A spacious place with unique, interesting décor. The food was delicious with generous portions. The…read morefried fish was perfectly cooked, and the Irish cream pie was very good. Service was okay.

O'Connor's has closed. Unfortunately, the new owners weren't able to maintain the quality of the…read morefood and service that made the restaurant so special under its previous ownership. It's always disappointing to see a longtime favorite lose what made it stand out.

Scotch Eggs!!!

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Country Kettle Cafe

3.7(47 reviews)

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I haven't been here in years, and I remembered the food being awesome, I've been wanting to go back…read moreever since. I'm happy to say that the food is still great. The corned beef hash was excellent, and even as a picky pancake lover, I enjoyed mine. My partner ordered the country breakfast, but we received the wrong order with different specifications. We didn't notice immediately and started enjoying the hash. It took the servers about two minutes to realize the mistake and attempt bring us the correct order, they had hoped we hadn't started eating the hash meant for another customer. Although the mix-up was understandable, it was a bit frustrating not to get our raisin toast or runny, sunny-side-up eggs as expected. We stayed with the wrong order and our was brought back to the kitchen. The biggest drawback, however, is the outdated ambiance. I appreciate the vintage, long-time diner charm, but the decor needs some attention: the cups are showing wear, the shades are dusty, and the hallway to the bathroom feels cluttered. The bathroom itself could use a thorough cleaning, the soap dispenser was empty, and the backup pump wasn't working properly, making the space feel less sanitary. A small renovation to refresh the space while preserving its classic appeal would really enhance the overall experience.

Service was friendly, but slow. Food was poor. Clientele was friendly and setting was cozy/small (a…read morebit tight). Classic small town diner setting. We visited Sunday morning at 10 am., which is a busy time for most breakfast spots. Locals suggested the French toast or country breakfast were the recommended ordered. We will try it again, but our first experience was not very good.

French Toast

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Bennie's Cafe

3.6(30 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great food! Fun place to hang out. The staff is very efficient and pleasant. Love it hereread more

Local dive bar , very small and musty. I have been here a handful of times . Bar is always full…read more Definitely could use some renovation. The food is cheap and good . The service is overall fast. You can see your food being cooked in the bar area. I never mind coming here for a quick bite with good company for a quick drink and meal. But it's always a quick stop. Today I had a bacon cheeseburger , cooked medium rare with a side of bbq sauce and a Patron & cranberry with a splash of sprite. I do enjoy their popcorn machine that I can make myself a pre-meal bowl of . No hate , but just could be better . I will be back again. I don't recommend to non locals

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I highly recommend this spot if you want to Hometown place with good food

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

3.3(52 reviews)

0.7 mi

Drive thru great, inside not so much. Just about every time we go inside there are employees with…read moreHORRIBLE body odor at the register. Bathrooms are normally pretty filthy. Food is fine, what you would expect at a fast food joint. Love the fish sandwich, which is always super hot and fresh!

It was polite &fast service. The place was clean, tasty Blizzards . To me that's what fast food is…read moreall about

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The Hamilton Diner

4.8(198 reviews)

45.1 mi

Excellent food, service, and staff. Very caring and…read moreinvolved owners. Pricing is reasonable.

Another great breakfast at Hamilton. But I got carded, & denied! Waitress said I looked too damn…read moregood for 62. (Im 56, with a prescription list only a body builder could carry around. 62 will be here soon enough..maybe I'll be there for it. Hubby had classic Benedict & i had just the typical eggs, meat, homefries & toast. 2 ice coffees & hubs has 2 lg OJs. The breakfast table isn't for the faint of heart anymore. Food was prepared perfected, of course. And I didn't get our usual table outside the bathroom for a change. They are expanding their afternoon.menu also.

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With biscuits n gravy

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Angie K.

13 years ago

We liked the breakfast here. I got the blackstone omelet. It has bacon, tomato, spinach, cheese, and topped with hollandaise. It came with toast and home fries. The omlet was huge! It looked like a big burrito. I was really impressed with how fresh the veggies tasted. I know lots of people love their homefries and they were nice and crispy, but I thought they tasted bland. It is potatoes with a little onion and no spices. I prefer the homefries at Blanchard's 101 Diner better, they are flavorful with spices. We have tried their pancakes, and again we prefer the pancakes at Blanchard's 101 Diner. Lou Roc's pancakes are thick and heavy, while Blanchard's are more delicate and finer tasting. Lou Roc's has more variety and a bigger breakfast menu than Blanchards though, and Lou Roc's portions are bigger. The first time we went there it was pretty busy for breakfast and although we didn't have to wait in line, it took some time for the food to come out. So the second time, we ordered food over the phone for pick up. That was really quick. Next time we will order breakfast for pick up again. read more

Elizabeth F.

Elite 24

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449

2517

7 years ago

This place was great we definitely will be back!! The food was really good big portions. The food was good and the waitress was right on top of all the orders and kept up with our coffee and drinks. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Joe V.

7 years ago

Their homemade hash is a homerun. Sometimes you have a little wait on the weekends but it's to be expected. Service is always spot on. The rest of the breakfast menu is solid. The hash though...they deserve a major award! read more

Lance M.

10 years ago

Fantastic service. Great food! I've only been here two or three times, but the waitress remembered me and what i like to order. The service is fast and efficient. I look forward to making it one of my regular lunch spots! read more

Tracey C.

4 years ago

Love this place. My kids love it too. It's always very busy. Especially on the weekends. You have to wait in line to get in and get a table. Food is served in large portions. read more

cheryl l.

5 years ago

Food huge portions but not tasty at all. I felt so rushed my meal came before my soup. Waitress rushed. E and no one in the resteraunt all booths in front open won't go back read more

Paul S.

10 years ago

If want the best breakfast in the city. A lunch is great to the girls behind the food is just as good .stop in a have some great service and even better food. read more

Nadia V.

9 years ago

First time here small place but bet nice clean and friendly atmosphere.. Good it's awesome and prices are great! Def recommend this place! :) read more

Pcakes M.

13 years ago

This place is amazing. Food is awesome and the prices are reasonable. The portions are huge and the quality is great. I highly recommend!!

Norman L W.

1 year ago

My go-to diner. Worcester is a great city for diners, and there are several I enjoy visiting, but Lou Roc's remains my number one.

Carolyn K.

10 years ago

Everything is great here, from the breakfast food, soups, sandwiches to the meal specials. The waitresses are great and friendly.

Robyn S.

5 years ago

Right down the road, my family has been going here for ages and honestly they have amazing fries and clubs, taste amazing!!

Patty M.

13 years ago

This place is sooooo good. The prices are low, serving size is HUGE and it taste amazing..i love this place!! yum!!!

Neil P.

6 years ago

You won't find a better place for breakfast and service. And you'll hear this from anyone who has been there!

Dani M.

8 years ago

The food was amazing, the portions were really good for the prices But... the waitress was really rude read more

Ann M.

3 years ago

Food and service were great! Value in portion size. Nice and clean. My husband and I Will return!

michaela s.

4 years ago

The woman who owns this is very rude to her employees I've honestly never seen anything like it

Bob C.

6 years ago

Large and delicious servings. Be prepared to wait it is a hot spot but worth the wait for sure.

Amy R.

6 years ago

Lou Rocks is the best breakfast around! Fast service, huge servings, expect leftovers...

M L.

11 years ago

Great breakfast. Huge portions. My girl and I share a big breakfast and walk away full.

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