Very strong coffee and okay pastries. I've heard good things about the mocha so I need to try that…read morein the future. I love that there's a drive thru, that's super convenient. The inside is cute and well maintained. There were lots of families when I went which is always a nice sign.

Brilla is our go to coffee shop in Holden. Coffee is consistently excellent hot or iced…read more Staff and atmosphere are wonderful. They also have a great roasting business.

Been here twice now and can't wait to go back to try more…read more Had a latte from here once but didn't love it. But wondering if it was just the type it was. Would give their coffee another try in future. The pastries were amazing though. The lemon bar - perfection. The brunch braid was okay - I liked the concept but I don't know if I'd get it again. Then came for lunch. Had a chunky monkey smoothie - it was a little watery in the middle but still delicious. The cranberry walnut chicken salad on sourdough was exactly what I was craving. And that sourdough - so good! The place itself is really cute and they sell some local items. There's a blind date with a book section and they sell Hoppy Pop (which is incredible). Everyone was super nice and friendly.

Gonna keep this as short as I can without being too concise but..,, A oh my goodness!!!!!! So good…read more! They honestly had me at one simple question about my iced coffee order - "do you want water ice cubes or coffee ice cubes?" PFFT!! is that even a question? That's my gut reactor response to this question each time I'm asked and it's so made me a customer for lifffeeee. Like if you live in boston or nyc I bet this is commonplace for you and you can enjoy a laugh over this as you grip your phone pinky up - but for sweet old Holden mass it's like a tractor beam and I'm stepping in... willingly. my parents greatly enjoy the pastry from this place and I try to surprise them with something new each time. Haven't had anything I haven't liked thus far. I know there are drive through options nearby but this is 100000% worth the stop !

Hours listed are wrong…read more Definitely not open at 4:30am. I swung by at about 5:15. No one there. All the lights were off.

Hi this is Kennedy and we love your food and the food is like so soft in your mouth it was true…read morewhen you first take a bite of it you can already swallow it and the drinks are amazing you make sure everything is like the customer likes it like if you if someone is in the store and they say medium well and I bet you you are you love to do that medium well and you put up no fight.

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.

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.

Darby's IS that quintessential country bakery. They are run by a wonderful team of people and have…read morethe best baked goods around. The Yada yada cookies are a must regardless of your plans. Get the purple wheat bread if you're there earlier enough to find a loaf! The focaccia are delicious and while they are only sold room temperature I actually love them like that. We've had cakes made there, which are tasty, well-designed, and reasonably priced. If we lived just a little closer I would probably go every day!

Darby's easily beats out the competition in nearby Shrewsbury and Worcester. The cakes have great…read moretexture, minimal buttercream, but a little on the small size.

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.

They made a cake for me that was beyond beautiful and equally delicious. The GF cake was also…read moreamazing.

Not that they need my review because they will be awesome whether or not I write this but ... If…read moreyou can't get to Bova's on the North End for cannolis, these guys do a pretty damn good job. Wholeheartedly recommend them for cannolis. I have tried their other desserts, but hands down the go-to dessert here are the cannolis (and I have had all the flavors - favorite, pistachio). I like that they have the mini ones. And of course the staff people are a delight and are always able to direct you and advise on the other desserts they have there.

Place is great. Everything a fat man could want. From cookies to cannolis. Pizza and Italian bread…read more Mousse bowls, full size cakes. Pieces of cake. Cheesecakes....you get the point. Can't go wrong with whatever you choose.

Fuel is a cool large space in a reimagined industrial building, right near WPI and the Courtyard…read moreMarriot. The espresso drinks are not especially strong. There's a variety of food -- açaí bowls, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, pastries. We had breakfast sandwiches. They were less expensive than the hotel breakfast. They were ok, but they are sort of put together from pre-made ingredients. Not the best coffee and breakfast spot in all of Worcester, but serviceable. (Favorites: Root and Press, Boulevard Diner, NU Kitchen

We came in here briefly to get some take out drinks with friends. I ordered a double espresso and…read moremy wife ordered a matcha latte. The espresso was strong, bitter (which I like) and gave me the jolt I needed for the day. I tasted my wife's matcha latte and it was good, but nothing spectacular. It had an earthy flavor and mildly sweet. I also bought a bag of coffee beans. I brought the bag back home ground it and made a pot of coffee via a chemex. I wasn't impressed with the coffee at all. It might be because I usually drink coffee that has a lot of character to it. It could be sweet, chocolatey, citrus, etc. This coffee just tasted bland and I am pretty good at differentiating the flavors because I normally drink just black. This cafe is very spacious and would be a great place to work from. I would definitely work here remotely if it was closer to home. The staff seemed nice, but I wouldn't say they were particularly friendly or personable. I'd come back from espresso, but that's it! -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT

We enjoy coming to 122 Diner for the delicious food and friendly service. We live on the west coast…read moreand when we come to visit our son and his family, we always come here. (Also I've spent several hundred dollars in gift cards for them) BUT I want to point out that we were there today for Father's Day breakfast. I understand that you were busy. We came early and were told it would be just a few minutes. When we asked how much longer we were told that they're clearing a table and the waitress looked over towards the table. Then when Sara walked in as a party of five they were seated right away. Then when I said to the waitress I thought you said that you were seating us at that table she said RUDELY I ended up not. Her lack of friendliness was unacceptable. There was no need to be rude. This is not the customer service that we are used from 122 Diner.Thank you for your attention to this matter. As always thank to the waitress that served us you were awesome!!

Omg how on earth how I not reviewed this place?! Legit been coming here for decades with much…read moredelight. I love their loaded home fries that includes broccoli and onions - yeah dude. Like yeah. Staff is wonderful and prompt even on the busiest of mornings and I love trying the special omelettes. Wait times can be long so come early as possible and if you have a small party sit at the counter !! Only thing I would improve on? Better quality coffee. All around great place and there's NOTHING bad on the menu.