Worcester's 3 best spots to score coffee on a budget

Worcester's 3 best spots to score coffee on a budgetBrew On The Grid | Photo: Elizabeth P./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on February 21, 2020

Craving coffee?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee hot spots in Worcester, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. In House Coffee

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Topping the list is In House Coffee. Located at 225 Shrewsbury St., the spot to score coffee, tea and more is the highest-rated low-priced coffee spot in Worcester, boasting four stars out of 124 reviews on Yelp. 

The site has lots more information about In House Coffee.

"I have been in the coffee business for 22 years," says John D. in the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

As to what the business is known for, "coffee, espresso, pastries and Twix and Snickers frozen lattes" it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

2. Acoustic Java

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Next up is Acoustic Java, situated at 932 Main St. With 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee, tea and sandwiches has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

Yelper Jennifer L., who reviewed Acoustic Java on Nov. 29, wrote, "I love Acoustic Java. It's the only coffee I drink now. I buy four bags of delicious coffee (buy 3 bags, get 1 free) and make a cup at home every day. The coffee is delicious and it's my favorite part of the day."

Yelper Katie B. wrote, "Plenty of parking and seating inside. Good for takeout or eat there. There is an entire wall of books that you can browse while you eat/drink."

3. Brew On The Grid

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Brew On The Grid, a spot to score coffee and tea, salads and sandwiches, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 56 Franklin St. to see for yourself. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Brew On The Grid.

"Frank Peace opened up Brew on the Grid in 2016," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Brew on the Grid is an authentic, artisan cafe featuring coffees, sandwiches and salads. Brew is also home to the nitro brew iced coffee, which is sure to keep you energized throughout the day."

Regarding signature items, "Craft Coffee Cafe offering craft coffee, beverages and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches, along with house-made salads," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.


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