40 Best Cafes near Northborough

“Tazza Caffe and Paninoteca sandwiches for lunch! OMG the sandwiches are huge! Authentic Italian Sue had the Tutto with mortadella, suppressants, Capitola, prosciutto stracciatella cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, hot cherry peppers and garden greens on delicious seeded bread. I had the LaGemma piadina with roast beef, tomatoes. Charred onions and herbed cheese. Both are excellent, Pictured is about a quarter of the sandwich. The service was great and the food is so fresh.They are reasonably priced, This place is the real deal. located in Northborough! #sandwiches #italian #delish“

“Fresh, delicious food catered for our family get together. Erin & team were so helpful & made our day special.“

“We brought three generations to Special Teas to fulfill my mother’s wish to have tea with her daughters and granddaughter. It was a lovely way to spend a fall afternoon. The service was fantastic and staff were very attentive. The variety in teas allowed everyone in our group the opportunity to experience unique tea flavors. The food and desserts were phenomenally delicious and traditional and paired well with the tea fare. Thank you for giving us a wonderful afternoon and a memory that will last a lifetime.“

“delicious breakfast portions, wonderful prices“

“Best bread, hands down. Every time I go I try something different and so far everything has been delicious, healthy 7 grains, traditional French, Irish soda bread (both traditional and white chocolate cranberry were amazing!) all different kinds of muffins and their scones! I had biscotti today and that was so good! And everyone work there are always nice and friendly, I feel so lucky to have this little gem near me!“

“What an oasis. We stopped by today and could not believe what a hidden gem we found. Wonderful selection of coffee, baked goods, grilled sandwiches... everything we had tasted fresh, a tomato soup was absolutely fabulous as well as 2 different types of muffins we had. My favorite is cinnamon. ? They offer coffee, T-shirts, hoodies and mugs too. Music is so calming and lovely that you feel like being somewhere at the beach. And the staff were so good!! Helpful, smily and nice.“

“Went there for late breakfast. Was a little busy but the wait time was not excessive. Friendly staff and the food was great. We were just visiting MA but recommended to my friends already.

Parking: We parked at the nearby lot, probably illegally, at the local library. A short walk.“

“My wife and I took our 3 year old daughter to check out this new coffee shop after it came up in a Google search. Let me say I had not met the couple that owns the shop before today, and yet I have never felt so invested in wanting to see a new shop succeed as much as I did this one! The owners are a lovely young couple, extremely friendly, and accommodating. They love what they do and it shows in the quality of the food. I ordered the Pi (egg sandwich) and a cold brew coffee. Both were excellent. They roast their own coffee beans and it had just the right amount of roasted coffee flavor. There were a dozen other things I wanted to try, including the creme brulee cheescake, the baklava cheese cake, and the Greek pies. My wife got a hot coffee with almond milk, mocha and peppermint. I like my coffee creamy, and this was the first coffee with almond milk that tasted good to me. I have found my new favorite coffee shop in the area. Whatever you're doing, drop it and visit Coffee & Pi now!“

“Vivacity is a whole vibe- don’t miss out!“

“Great menu - too many things to choose from! Unique, flexible and appealing food combinations, creatively and so nicely presented. They really put in a lot of extra effort to accomplish the quality and presentation of their food - it’s all delicious, fresh, and cooked exactly to your liking. The food is appealing to both children and adults.. So we highly recommend this special family owned and operated restaurant. to all. They are lovely people and we will definitely go back even though it’s a distance from where we live!“

“I highly recommend stopping into Up Hill Nutrition!!! They have the best Waffles on Fridays and the best energy liftoff Teas!! The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. The team behind the bar are always happy and take the time to say hello. Great place to hangout with friends and catch up! 😊“

“Excellent food and staff.“

“I am convinced this is my favorite sandwich spot in the US. I live in Los Angeles but work brings me to the …boroughs 3-4 times a year. With out fail, everyday I don’t have a work lunch I come here and bounce between the Angry Italian and the Crazy Caprese. The bread, the meats, the cheeses are all incredible on their own, but when the come together OMG.“

“amazing breakfast specials. came from out of town. if I ever go to Boston again I will come here. I was. never dissappointed with anything. everything was visually appealing.“

“The best place I love it and the people that work there to very professional tooo 🙏🙏❤️❤️“

“The bagels are made fresh daily. They sell day old bagels for a discounted price. The eggs are not microwaved, and the meat for the sandwiches are not microwaved either. Everything is made on a short order grill. I drive 30 mins out of my way to have someone ride do it right. I have not found a place within Worcester County that does it this good.

- Bon Appétit

Parking: Big lot with drive through!

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps. You can ambulate on in here.“

“Just oversaw my 3rd high tea event at this lovely, charming cafe and, all 27 of my guests had a fabulous time! The petit sandwiches, homemade scones and delectable desserts are so, so delicious, and so very filling! Many tea choices too! Great place for a baby or bridal shower, birthday party, company event, etc…. Also, breakfast and lunch on some days during the week. Lots of parking and right on Main St in Hudson. Come see for yourself! You won’t be disappointed 🎉🥳“

“Finally got to the Melody Maker this morning, and I’m so mad that it took me this long! Zach (spelling?) was welcoming and cheerful. I ordered two bagel sandwiches, an iced chai and a black iced coffee. Everything was made fresh and reasonably fast! The vibe is amazing, with lots of local art and crafts for sale. My bagel sandwich (the mozzarella Vespa) was EXCELLENT and my chai was delicious. We will be returning soon!“

“Unfortunately, we'll be taking a break from VinBin... We've loved this place since we moved here 6 years ago, but the last few months our experience continues to go down and today solidified our decision.

Since we started getting sandwiches from the cafe everything has always been delicious! High quality ingredients, and always super tasty! However, the last few months several of our orders have been made incorrectly and today one of our sandwiches came with a rubber band melted into the sandwich... While the ingredients continue to be extremely high quality, the service creation and delivery has declined drastically.

I hope things will turn back around!“

“Not much to say but they were excellent. We didn't have to wait for coffee refills, food didn't take long at all to come out and the server was wonderful to us. Oh atm on site they only take cash.

Parking: Parking in front and behind the building where they have another entrance.“

“I went for the first time, even though I didn’t care for what I ordered, I will go back again! ( I tried something new) The two people working were very friendly. They made every effort when I told them I didn’t care for my meal. I ended up with bagel and cream cheese that was really. My friend had a blt, she loved it. It’s comfy and nicely decorated.“

“Love this place! Karen and staff are always so friendly and kind when you walk in. Cute shop, feels like home. Shakes and teas are made with care and if anything need fixing Karen is always on top of it! Great flavors, and a nice stop in Grafton.“

“Emma’s Cafe is an amazing place to enjoy great food in a cozy & friendly atmosphere. 10/10“

“I work construction right down the street and around the corner and needed a quick eat to bite. I saw this place on maps and went to check it out. There was no one inside but the two ladies working in the kitchen behind the counter. One of them asked me what can she get for me and made me an egg sandwich right there. Great service, great food, I highly recommend.“

“love their selection of ice creams and toppings and not to forget their coffees are good too!!“

“We were in the area and decided to stop by for “brunch”. Portions were large, food was fresh and delicious.“

“Friendly folks, delicious goodies, fabulous musical guests!“

“We ordered the Turkey Avocado bacon Sandwhich with squash soup and the grilled cheese with a chicken noodle soup.The turkey Sandwhich was really good along with the squash soup,the squash soup was very sweet though,it must have sugar in it,when we make homemade squash soup it's not sweet at all,but more natural,still worth ordering though,the grilled cheese looked good as well,defiantly worth checking Panara bread out

Vegetarian options: For dietary ask how much sugar is in the Squash soup“

“I love starting my day here everyday! Peter and his staff are so kind. They know my order by heart at this point which makes my day even easier! The coffee and breakfast sandwiches are delicious! Can’t recommend MSBF enough!“

“Denise and her team just catered my wedding this past Saturday. We are so beyond pleased with everything. Presentation was splendid. Our guests loved the food (especially the crab cakes!) and there was plenty of food to ensure everyone was full. And then the dessert was utterly over-the-top. My grandmother, who hardly ever indulges in sweets, ate about 10 blueberry tarts. The macarons (my #1 request) were all delicious. Beyond everything, the reason to work with Elm’s Cafe is because of Denise. She was a delight to work with- relaxed, attentive, detail-oriented. She made sure my vision came to life and went out of her way to help us.“

“Absolutely wonderful experience! Staff were so kind. The food tasted so fresh and yummy. The scenery was bright and comfortable. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great, healthy meal.“

“Great food and lovely people“

“amazing food always and super nice people“

“The coffee is amazing!! The bakery items are absolutely delicious and the staff is great! The only complaint is that the place is very crowded and a little overwhelming aesthetically. It’s not a place I would just sit to have a cup of coffee or do work.“

“Look at this selection of bagels! So many flavors and so fresh! Such a cute place. Iced coffees are delicious and the service is excellent! Highly recommend! 🥯❤️☕️“

“Excellent Cakes and desserts!!!“

“I love the food here. The iced coffee and teas are great too. 😋🍕☕🍵🥤“

“Miranda is a charming Brazilian spot with a unique atmosphere. Although the staff didn’t speak English, they were incredibly helpful, and I was able to order the Miranda breakfast sandwich, which I absolutely loved. The flavors were authentic and delicious—definitely a memorable experience!“

“I would recommend the food is wonderful, usually the service is good! Almost always! Two weeks ago I was here and the girl that was at the register left the register because she was under pressure because supposedly I ordered too many things! She walked away crying if you can’t handle the pressure don’t work somewhere! I asked if you was upset with me I ordered you pick 2 cream of broccoli soup one turkey bravo half of sandwich a cup of iced coffee and some chicken for my dog one orange scone! So what’s the problem! I don’t know today when I went back to Panera bread the girl with the yellow nails was so nice to me, she is a great worker, but come to find out, the nice Brazilian girl in the kitchen said you complains last time and you made the girl cry I said how did I complain I never complained! Maybe she was just having a bad day but not because of me! I felt kind of off guard when I went to pick up my food, So again if you can’t handle the pressure don’t work at Panera bread! It’s my money and I spend it where I want to spend it I work hard for it so Customer is always right I wasn’t rude I was always pleasant every time I come here or anywhere I go me and my service dog! I like an apology from Panera bread this is a palling very disturbing! If I ask for something extra I pay extra for it bottom line the customers always right, if you want them to return! Treat them well, & leave your problems at home don’t bring them to work with you blaming others that your upset with them when in fact it’s something else that’s going on in your life! I did not treat her badly at all! For the record the rest of the staff is very nice, but when the girl started crying of course I felt very bad for her I thought someone died in her family or something no one told me that she was upset with me! Course I feel still feel bad for the poor girl maybe somethings happening in her life that she took it out on me on the customer don’t bring your problems to work! I hope that the manager talks to the girl to comfort her what ever she is upset with! But I know it was not me!“

“It is one of the best places to grab 5 bite or for lunch or dinner. They have multiple outlets across the USA.

They have a range of options breads, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and beverages.

The food quality is good. It is on a self-service basis. Staff is courteous. Vegeterian options are also available.“