“Last night before the Judds concert, we were looking for a place to have dinner. Most places right around the venue were at least an hour wait. We ended up a couple blocks from away at a place called deadhorse hill . It was a small place, not a huge menu but a decent selection of options. The greeter was prompt and polite. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Our waitress was attentive and funny with a quick wit. While we waited for our meal, I observed the bartender expertly measuring, stirring and shaking drinks while engaged in friendly chatting with other staff and people at the bar. Our food was great. We each got burgers and fries and they were delicious. When the bill came, there was a 20% tip already factored in. I've seen this done for large parties before but it was just three of us. Apparently it was stated on the menu, I hadn't seen it. I'm paraphrasing here because I don't recall the exact wording but basically they said the reason they do it is so that all staff is paid equally and they earn enough to make a livable wage. I thought that was pretty cool and then it dawned on me, our waitress was truly one of the best I've ever had. In truth, she didnt have to be. Technically, she was already getting her 20% guaranteed. She didnt have to put in any extra effort. The same goes for the rest of the staff. To me, this made it all the more impressive. The backs of the shirts they all wore said, "Don't be a Pickle kicker". Couldn't figure out what that meant so we asked our waitress. She told us that some time ago back they first opened, a young man worked there and when it got busy and he was building the sandwiches and a pickle fell to the floor, he would just kick it under the fridge. When other staff would clean they would find piles of pickles under there. So its a message to everyone on staff to think of each other, take pride in their work and don't be lazy. I thought that was pretty amazing. All in all, if you ever find yourself in Worcester, MA for a concert or event at the DCU Center, go early and have dinner at Deadhorse Hill. Well worth it and a wonderful experience.“
“This place is amazing. Central Mass does not have a lot of vegan comfort food spots so I was happy when this place opened. I’ve been vegan for 16 years and the “chickun” sandwich and (juicy af) breakfast sandwich may be the best I’ve had anywhere.“
“Made my first trip to Root and Press yesterday and I will be back. What a great place! Ordered the Purple Cow and it was very refreshing. The Chipotle Chicken Avocado Sandwich and Aloha Chicken Panini were delicious. Staff was knowledgeable and very accommodating to food sensitivities.“
“From the welcome, to the presentation, to the atmosphere to the final course, I can't possibly tell you how amazing this dinner was. If you're looking for an enjoyable evening produced by a couple who truly loves what they do, this is the place. If I could give them 10 stars I would!“
“My ex-girlfriend put me on to Acoustic Java my sophomore year of college, and while that relationship didn't work out, I owe her my life (and GPA, and crippling caffeine addiction) for introducing me to this heaven-sent coffee shop. My personal favorites are the lavender latte (it sounds weird but it's incredible, I promise), the caramel latte (basic, I know, but it's so rich and flavorful), and for a quick bite, I absolutely slam back the avocado toast. I could go on and on about how great of a place it is to study, chat, enjoy live music, and just chill on any given day-- even if I sometimes have to run into my ex. It's worth it. I'm going to fall into a deep depression when I graduate, and won't be in the area anymore, but I'm enjoying it while I can.“
“I know that Colleen's is closing, but I wanted to thank them for their many years of wonderful hospitality and treats in the market. They will be missed!! Especially their amazing pizza tots and bacon scallion cream cheese. Wonderful, kind, talented people.“
“Best steak and cheese I've had! This is a place to sit grabb a beer, chill and wait with time for your food. I went on lunch break, so I was in a rush. Definitely will be back with more time, because that sandwich was worth every minute. ?“
“Not only are the teas and shakes the best I’ve ever had but the service is top tier! Kelly, Cortney, Meg & Will always greet me (and all their customers) with a smile and they don’t even have to ask my order since they know it already! Uphill is a 10/10 I highly recommend!“
“Best breakfast I’ve had in a longggg time!!! The home fries alone are enough to make me keep coming back but the entire breakfast? DELICIOUS and the pizza donuts are so delicious it’s insane! Absolutely love the food and the atmosphere and will be coming back regularly!!! ❤️“
“First time visiting this bakery & eatery. I did not eat here but did buy a couple of different loaves of bread and cookies for an event. Everyone loved the cookies and bread. I look forward to coming back. This is a real old school type establishment.“
“Stopped in for first time today and got a breakfast sandwich that was so good! The ice coffee was one of the best I have had and there are so many options to choose from. Love the outdoor seating and indoor atmosphere is inviting. Will definitely be back!“
“Food was good, did taste like the grill on some of the French toast but was still good, one of the lady’s can either barely hear or know any English. Went here with my girlfriend and she kinda messed up our order but it was all good. Regular coffee with syrup had a lot of syrup flavor.“
“As we look forward to attending New Year’s Eve once again at Maxwell/ Luciano’s, I realize that although I posted this review on TripAadvisor, I neglected to post it on this site… so Here it is long overdue from Sept 2021…”We hosted a Bridal Shower / Brunch here for our daughter 2 weeks ago and I cannot say enough great things about it. I booked it very early.. last March, in the midst of Covid, when most other venues were not equipped to handle a reservation for Sept. Martin handled my request and was marvelous to work with… getting all the details down. When the time got close I worked with Stephanie and she was awesome, eager to satisfy every detail and request. And on the day, David ran himself ragged to get everything done to sheer perfection.The day of the shower, we arrived to the Grand Hall all set up in spectacular fashion… tables set formally, lovely curtained dividers to make our space private, lovely entrance and a huge splendid adjacent area set up for the buffet.This venue is breathtakingly beautiful, and having our celebration here allowed us to showcase the best Worcester has to offer! They had lovely background music playing to compliment the space perfectly.The buffet was more than impressive and elegantly presented… fresh and delicious… from pastries, fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, waffles, eggs Benedict to two lovely salads , then progressed on to three chosen entrees of fish, beef and pasta, potatoes and roasted vegetables…AND a chef served carving station of Turkey and ham as well as omelette station!! An array of petite desserts and complimentary mimosas and bloody Mary’s topped off the spread.I cannot stress how many compliments we received on the elegance and perfection of this event!My daughter and her fiancé were thrilled with every aspect of the day. Thank you Gus for running a top-notch restaurant and event venue!!”From Anne and Dave Kisiel“
“Great Bar - Nice Patrons My friends and I came across this bar after eating at the Italian place up this street. Everyone at Cicero's seemed to know each other - it was obvious that we were new there (out of place?), but everyone was really nice to us. I chatted with many other patrons there. The guy sitting next to us won a game he was playing, and bought drinks for everyone at the bar including us. Very comfortable atmosphere. Women's bathroom was very clean. The bartender was very attentive and friendly. I don't live in the area, but if I am again, I will definitely go back. Thanks“
“Fresh, home made healthy meal and drinks.Plan on socializing a little while the food is hand made to order. A few books to read in what appears to be an old bookstore.Three of us stopped to eat on our way to a health seminar at the local college. It was recommended by other vegetarian friends.I ordered the Mango passion drink .We order the classic burgers, French onion burger and artichoke panini. Food tasted fresh and delicious. Will go back .“
“Come here a lot because of school and the convenience. There aren't any tables inside so it's really just a takeout spot. The people who work there are normally very friendly even when there's a large group of us. I have had multiple pastries but really enjoy the croissants.“
“I love this place so much that I almost don’t want to leave a review so people don’t go XDThis is by far one of the best coffee places in the area. I’m a very picky coffee drinker, their coffee is made with care (not like dunkin or Starbucks where the baristas barely had a training on how to make coffee) , and the food is so good, not greasy and with fresh ingredients.“
“Suzette offers excellent, fresh, and authentic French crepes and macarons at very affordable prices. The staff is friendly and offers amazing service. I have been many times, and have recently ordered macarons for an event. Over the many instances my friends, family and I have eaten there, I have had nothing short of a flawless experience. I would definitely recommend.“