Joe's Cafe
90 Madison St, Worcester, MA
Crema's Take
“This Worcester spot excels at creating a warm, unhurried sanctuary where you can linger over coffee and pastries while the homemade bread and thoughtful service make you feel genuinely welcomed. The inviting, thoughtfully designed space strikes that perfect balance between casual neighborhood cafe and special-occasion destination, where regulars and celebrants alike find themselves lingering longer than planned. Fair warning: consistency in attentiveness varies, but when the staff connects with you, they really go above and beyond.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
What a.great experience. Great service and the food.was.delicious I had the fried oysters and my wife had RW tortolini something that she loved. The homemade bread wirh the melted butter was a nice touch and went especialy well with our arincini. Our server Jaime was outstanding and patient with us ,as we were newbies. Took time to explain things to us. How have we not been here before? I will tell you that we will be back soon. Get ti Joeys bar and grill on chandler st.
As a single female here I felt ignored. None of the bartenders introduced themselves. I was her for 45 mins and never had anyone ask me if I need anything else other than the one drink I had. I had to flag someone down to get my check. They seemed busy with the couples and men at the bar. What a shame. Clearly they already had their regulars that they gave their attention to. I won't be back.
Joey’s Restaurant was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The restaurant itself is beautiful, warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The food was delicious and clearly prepared with care; every bite was satisfying. Sharon and the rest of the staff truly made the experience special. They were kind, attentive, and welcoming, creating an atmosphere that felt both professional and genuinely heartfelt. You can tell this is a team that takes pride in what they do. Highly recommend Joey’s for amazing food, great service, and a wonderful overall dining experience. I can’t wait to return! 🍽️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We celebrated our 35th anniversary and my husband’s 56th birthday at Joey’s Bar & Grill in Worcester, and it was perfect from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond — multiple people came by to thank us for coming, especially when they learned we had driven two hours to be there. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare and made the night extra special. Dinner started with warm homemade bread and oil for dipping. Scott had the braised short ribs, I had the steak tips with grilled veggies — both were absolutely delicious. We ended by sharing the most incredible strawberry shortcake with homemade grilled biscuits, lemon curd, strawberries, ice cream, and whipped cream (with a candle, of course!). 🍓✨ In a city with so many options, Joey’s was truly the best choice. We’ll definitely be back!
I had no idea this hidden gem existed, especially because everything I tried was delicious. There was fresh bread on the table that was light, airy, and flavorful; served with olive oil/seasoning/cheese that was fantastic. I could have easily eaten the entire bread like a raccoon and been pleased. We had several appetizers and each one was good. Sliders had good flavor. The spicy sweet corn dip had lovely tri-color tortilla chips. The dip was flavorful and full of corn.The teriyaki chicken wings were crunchy and flavorful. volcano shrimp were delicious. Large shrimp breaded, fried, coated in a spicy sauce and cool ranch to balance the dish. The Bang Bang cauliflower had to have been my favorite dish, next to the bread. The cauliflower was deep fried and the perfect texture, drizzle of hot honey that I could have licked off the plate. Returned for dinner. Had the chicken piccata and chicken Parmesan. Both were phenomenal. Giant portions, enough for at least two meals. Chicken was tender and crispy.
Crema Reviews
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