Restaurants near Sterling

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

“Besides outstanding ice cream, it was open on a Sunday for family outing in early March - we just HAD TO HAVE some awesome ice cream! So worth the journey.”

“I went there on October 13th. Had the steak and cheese sub delicious. I recommend this place to anyone very friendly and a lot of fun. Great time.I will definitely come back again”

“Fried scallops and onion rings are to die for. I can’t believe this place gets bad reviews. I live in Sterling and have eaten here for years. I’ve had fried saclllops in a lot of places throughout New England and these are the best!! Food comes out super fast too!”

“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.”

“The bartender was amazing and took really good care of us! She was excellent! The place was homey and comfortable, and there was a large space out back for smoking. Would definitely return!”

“Our favorite breakfast place.We’ve been going there for years..Great food and more than enough in their servings!!!Great homemade muffins….Even when we think of going elsewhere as a change,we end up there…..Very friendly staff,very attentive.Love the place!!!!”

“Apple orchards are well maintained, and staff is friendly. Family owned and operated!”

“I had an incredible dining experience at The Brick in Sterling! This hidden gem offers top-notch Mexican-style cuisine that truly stands out. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and professional — clearly a team that cares about the customer experience. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish was bursting with flavor, and it's clear that special attention is paid to the quality and balance of ingredients. Whether it's the house-made salsas, perfectly seasoned proteins, or freshly prepared sides, everything feels crafted with care. The Brick delivers more than just great food — it offers a thoughtful, elevated twist on classic Mexican flavors in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone in the area looking for a flavorful and memorable meal!”

“We drove through Sterling and picked up Village Pizza on a whim. It was fantastic! My family moved out here from Cambridge and have been looking for a good steak and cheese and finally found one! We placed a pretty big order, 5 subs, 2 salads and 2 sides and everything was done quickly, correctly and delicious! Went back again tonight and it was just as good. The house made dressing is phenomenal! I will go back for the dressing alone! The people are genuine and kind. If you haven't tried this place, you're missing out! If you're looking to support small business, you won't be disappointed! #steakandcheese #smallbusiness #familyowned #housedressing”

“It’s an entry-level job; hence, the afternoon shift of young adults will always be slower and less happy than the morning crew. In spite of this, you are unlikely to find a more consistently-*decent* Dunkin Donuts around.”

“Great Mother’s Day experience”

“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”

“Place is open and food is great! Check out this nice spot!”

“Birthday celebration at Brady’s. Chef brought out a 4 week aged Tomahawk steak for the birthday boy. Brian took excellent care of us and made most of our meal/wine decisions, which I appreciated. The best dessert - toffee top pudding. We will be planning our next event here”

“We have visited 4/5 times and have never been disappointed. Once you walk in the door, you feel at home. Food is delicious and deserts are scrumptious.”

“My wife and I just left Logan’s table and I have to tell you it was one of the best dinners we’ve had in a long time. I had the Ahi tuna meal and it was one of the best Ahi’s I’ve ever had my wife had the shrimp and scallop genovese and she loved it We will definitely be back great job by all and the service was also great”

“Delicious food, friendly service. We’ve had both breakfast and lunch here…excellent!”

“The Atmosphere is our favorite around. This space is amazing and feels so welcoming. Doesn’t hurt that the food is fantastic and love the array of coffee choices.”

“Have gone here three times in the last two months and it’s outstanding. Everything from the friendly staff to the pleasant retro atmosphere and of course the best hot dogs I’ve ever had make it one of the best places to eat. Highest recommendation.”

“Uno de mis lugares favoritos y ahora aun mas, cuando puedo ir a comer con mi bebe de 7 meses y ella tambien disfruta de la comida y lo mejor es que le encantan los refritos(habichuelas)gracias por siempre tratarnos con tanto cariño. 100% recomendado no se arrepentiran”

“Tried their #1 plate tonight! Excellent! I will most definitely be back again!”

“I took my bestie here tonight and had the ABSOLUTE best time!!! The food was amazing (we both use the gluten free menu!!!) the atmosphere was so wonderful and the service was just so beyond!!! Amara was truly one of the BEST servers I’ve ever had-so very kind and attentive and helpful with making everything so perfect and then I believe her name was Camille-came to let us stay longer allowing our wonderful Amara to go home-something I thought was just so very thoughtful & kind-our family has been in the food industry for years and these ladies along with the manager were among the very best I’ve ever had the pleasure of being served by!!! 100% will be back and I give this my highest recommendation!!!”

“A Michelin ⭐️⭐️⭐️ food truck. Ok, so Michelin doesn’t award stars for food trucks, but they really should…and start with this one!!”

“Consistently great! Fresh, full of flavor, good portions and clean food. I love Maken Zi Ramen and Bowls! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“OMG 😍 The food here is delicious 🤤
Big portions and prices are really good, worth it. It’s definitely my new favorite place to come eat.
The staff is very friendly ( except the older gentleman at the register that was not pleasant), but that doesn’t affect my 5 stars ❤️”

“Friendly staff. Food was great! Owner makes his way to everyone table to ensure customer satisfaction!”

“Madi is AMAZING!! Amazing meal and amazing service”

“I ordered the Irish eggs Benedict and let me tell you Route12Cafe without a doubt has the best corn beef hash! My only “complaint” if any at all is that there wasn’t more off it because it was so flipping good! Made me want to do a cartwheel but I’m clumsy and would get hurt 😅”

“This has to be my favorite dining experience I can remember in New England. I had never had Korean food in a real dedicated Korean restaurant like this before this so I had no idea how many extras you get! So many delicious free sides with your entre. This is definitely a hidden gem and authentic. The wonderful woman who waited on me made me feel like family and was just delightful. The pricing is beyond reasonable. The food was fresh, portions were hearty, and every last dish was absolute heaven and the best POSSIBLE representation. Nothing let me down and it all FAR exceeded expectations. I don't really write reviews very often but honestly, this place deserves to thrive.”