Highest-rated cafes in the Worcester area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Worcester area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Worcester were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#26. Gourmet Donuts
- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 231 West Boylston St. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Bagels
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#25. Meraki
- Rating: 3.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 274 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bars
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#24. Reunion Tap & Table
- Rating: 3.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 198 Worcester St. North Grafton, Massachusetts
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#23. Fuel America
- Rating: 3.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 6 Mercantile St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#22. Stephanie's Daily Grind
- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 79 Worcester St. North Grafton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
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#21. Crust Artisan Bakeshop
- Rating: 3.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cheese Shops
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#20. In House Coffee
- Rating: 3.9/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#19. Brew on the Grid
- Rating: 3.9/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 Franklin St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#18. Gerardo's Italian Bakery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 West Boylston St. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Custom Cakes
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#17. Bean Counter Bakery Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 Grove St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Custom Cakes
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#16. Dippin Donuts
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Bagels
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#15. Espress Yourself Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 Richmond Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Modern European
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#14. Mykonos Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 49 Elm St. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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#13. Donut Express
- Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 Webster St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#12. Fuel America
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 100 Grove St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#11. Donut Star
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 Worcester St. Ste 1 North Grafton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Grafton Country Store
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Grafton Common Grafton, Massachusetts
- Categories: Gift Shops, Coffee & Tea, Jewelry
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#9. Bedlam Book Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 138 Green St. Ste 1 Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Used Bookstore, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Sweets N' Java
- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1059 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#7. Cake Shop Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22-A West St. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#6. On the Rise Baking
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Pleasant St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Kai Mook
- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 3 Howe Ave. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Suzette Creperie & Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 Water St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Creperies
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#3. New Tradition Co
- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5 Harris Court Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#2. Donut Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 623 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts
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#1. Life Garden Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1048 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
