We all know the best part of dinner is dessert, and a good dessert can end any meal on a high note. Everyone has a little, or big, sweet tooth! Here’s a list of sweet spots around Worcester that will probably have you reaching in the cookie jar for more!
Yoway Café & Frozen Yogurt | 395B Park Ave., Worcester
Yoway has always been a popular spot with Clark students, especially since it’s within Escort’s boundaries and a short ten-minute walk from campus. Yoway just reopened after a giant renovation that made the space a cool hangout spot. They also added smoothies, milkshakes, boba tea and coffee to their self-serve yogurt bar. Life hack: If you bring your student ID, you’ll get 10% off your order!
Wooberry Frozen Yogurt | 141 Highland St., Worcester
A little farther up Park Ave. is another popular froyo shop: Wooberry. Wooberry’s yogurt is all natural, kosher and gluten-free. They even source most of their products from farms and dairy producers in Central Massachusetts. You can also find the Wooberry truck at Clark at various times in the school year, as well as other locations throughout the Woo.
Sweet Restaurant & Bar | 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
If you’re looking for a sweet spot (See what I did there?) that goes above and beyond all other dessert places, look no further! Sweet’s location on Restaurant Row (Shrewsbury St.) makes it a popular spot among dessert lovers and foodies alike. Apart from its award winning from-scratch cupcakes, French “dosants” and other delectable desserts, Sweet has an expansive bar full of wine, spirits and custom cocktails. You can also take a bite of their sweet and savory menu, or join them for brunch! Fun Fact: Sweet’s owner has been featured on Food Network TV shows such as Cupcake Wars, Sweet Genius and Chopped!
Inside Sweet Restaurant & Bar
The Queen’s Cups | 238 Millbury Ave., Millbury
If creative cupcakes are more your style, take a short drive over to The Queen’s Cups in Millbury. This hidden gem built its large following on Instagram by making from-scratch gourmet cupcakes in flavors like Berry Watermelon, Raspberry Oreo, Cookies ‘n Crème and S’mores Donut. The Queen’s Cups rotates their flavors every day and doesn’t keep the same flavor for more than two days at a time. They also have gluten free cupcakes! Sign up for their Belly rewards card that allows you to rack up points with every purchase and use those points later to get free merchandise and cupcakes!
Cake Shop Café | 22A West St., Millbury
This new spot near Blackstone Valley is getting great reviews on everything from its latte art to its pastries. Cake Shop, while a little farther out than the other spots on this list, has a giant menu selection to satisfy everyone’s sweet and savory side. Try their unique coffee selection, massive dessert menu and highly praised breakfast sandwiches.