Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, don't they? We live in Worcester, so there is no need to leave town to find the best breakfast spots. We checked with local Mom's to get their favorite local places.
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So here are 15 places to get breakfast for the family in Worcester (or just a short drive away!):
1. Lou Rocs (Worcester)
Lou Rocs Diner is a casual diner serving a large variety of high-quality breakfast and lunch options. It’s a place where you can have the usual, or try something new. Chocolate chip pancakes, Irish Benedict, Strawberry Banana Nutella French Toast and more are available and you can enjoy outdoor dining, take out or curbside. 1074 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 508-459-3603
2. Eller's (Cherry Valley)
Eller's is a family restaurant that focuses on quality comfort food and outstanding service. Their motto - "Come in as a stranger, leave as a friend!" Breakfast is offered on Saturday and Sunday from 8am-2pm. They offer Belgian waffles, Oreo pancakes and only found only at Eller's is a thick sliced cinnamon bread soaked overnight in maple syrup and heavy cream with an orange twist. Indoor dining and curbside or take out available for all hours, delivery available Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm.190 Main Street, Cherry Valley, MA 01611 (508) 892-3925
3. Livia's Dish (Worcester)
Livia's Dish offers brunch daily. With items like chicken and waffles, paninis, apple crepes, stuffed pancakes you can't go wrong. Open for dine in and take out. 1394 Main Street, Worcester, MA (508) 926-8861
4. City Line Diner (Worcester)
City Line Diner touts itself as a modern restaurant with a focus on high quality foods, great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Whether you join them for breakfast, lunch or a cup of coffee you won’t leave disappointed. Almond Joy pancakes, 12 different omelets and more. 1420 Main Street, Worcester, MA (774) 420-2992
5. Tiny Tim's Cafe (Auburn)
Tiny Tim's Cafe offers different breakfast specials daily (call before you go if you have your heart set on something). When they offer freshly made muffins, chocolate chip and peanut butter bacon pancakes, franks and beans omelet, what more could you ask for? 500 Washington St, Auburn, MA (508) 832-2300
6. Flying Rhino (Worcester)
Flying Rhino has an eclectic mix of food and drink in a cool, casual atmosphere. They offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday with homemade stuffed pancakes and waffles, maple fried dough. Indoor or outdoor dining under a heated tent! Takeout is also available. 1278 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA (508) 757-1450
7. Alteas Eatery
Alteas Eatery is open every day for take-out and dine-in. Some menu items include, psoutine, crepes, bagel & lox, spiced sugar beignets, fresh brioche and homemade granola.
Macaroni KID Worcester tips: We get take out orders to enjoy at home. Pick up early to avoid traffic on the main road. My 9 year old daughter loves their Nutella Crepes and my husband says that their lox & bagel is the best he's ever had. 259 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA (508) 767-1639
8. Salt & Pepper (Worcester)
Salt & Pepper in Worcester offers eggs benedict, pancakes with wild Maine blueberries, muffins and more. 268 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 268 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605
9. Rose Room Cafe (Webster)
Rose Room Cafe offers locally sourced foods, fresh baked sweets, specialty coffee, beer, wine and craft cocktails. On the menu you will find yogurt, buttermilk biscuits, a house-made English muffins and more. Open Thurs-Sun. 54 E. Main St., Webster, MA (508) 461-5344
10. Tavern in the Square (Shrewsbury)
Tavern in the Square offers an a la carte brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday with truffle tots, avocado toast, steak tips and eggs, stuffed croissants and much more. 3193 Boston Turnpike Lakeway Commons, Shrewsbury, MA (508) 755-5240
11. Breakfast at Stephanie's (Upton)
Breakfast at Stephanie's - Phantom Gourmet visited in January 2021 and tried the crab rangoon omelet and red velvet whoopie pie pancakes (call first to make sure they are offering it before you go). They also offer Snickers stuffed French toast, banana butterscotch pancakes, bacon cinnamon roll cakes and more. 3 Farm St, Upton, MA (508) 603-1668
12. Puffins (Millbury)
Puffins is a full service dining location with both indoor and outdoor seating, open everyday from 7 AM - 2 PM. Some interesting options on the menu are the Italian Breakfast, with a giant meatball and 3 eggs, muffins, sweet potato fries, pancakes, quinoa breakfast bowls, banana foster's French toast and more. 95 Main St, Millbury, MA (508) 865-2252
13. Brody's Diner (Shrewsbury)
Brody's Diner is open daily from 7am - 2pm (Friday until 8pm) and offers eggs, Italian breakfast, Greek omelets, cinnamon raisin French toast (Texas style), buttermilk pancakes, Canadian bacon and more. 308 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA (508) 754-4400
14. Public House (Sturbridge)
Public House dining facilities are currently closed for the first quarter of 2021 (January-March). Prepared foods and meals are available TO GO in the Bake Shoppe, open daily 8AM – 7PM. They offer pecan sweet rolls, other pastries, home-made breads and more. 277 Main St, Sturbridge, MA (508) 347-3313
15. BirchTree Bread (Worcester)
BirchTree Bread is a Worcester tradition. They are open Wed - Sun. They are be offering the full menu, including bread, pizza, house made retail spreads, and beverages for curbside pick up and contactless dining only. With options like olive and feta toast, triple berry toast with Vermont butter, yogurt made with Cabot milk, and grilled North Country ham and Cabot cheese on the kids menu, you can't go wrong. Pick up a loaf of house-made bread while you're picking up! 6138 Green St. Suite 5, Worcester, MA (774) 243-6944
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