My go-to eats in and around South Central Mass — mom-approved, kid-friendly (mostly 😉), and worth the calories. These are the places I call when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something really good.
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go-to date night. the cocktails are always perfection & I could live off their beer cheese pretzel app 🫠
Sturbridge Porterhouse
perfect for an elevated breakfast vibe, this is giving small town cozy breakfast spot. I love coming here and having a light breakfast
Cedar Street Café
absolutely stunning inside and out, the menu never misses. this is perfect for a nice date night
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the owner of this small town chain truly cares about good coffee, if you catch him there (happens often) he will tell you all about the different brews and beans. your coffee order is insanely specific. if you come in and ask for just a hot coffee th...
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters (Dudley)
this restaurant is huge, it’s always busy but I’ve never waited for a table. everything I’ve tried is delicious, they often have live music and the staff are super kid friendly
Black Dog Bar and Grille
trust me when I say, if your in the mood for wings and fries…. Personal favorites are honey garlic and garlic Parmesan sauces. This is the spot. I also love the keg tot app, and personally feel they have the best ranch I’ve ever eaten.
Quarter Keg Pub
to be honest I am not a seafood girlie, but this is the spot if you are. cocktails are 10/10
Sturbridge Seafood
incredible vibes, breakfast and coffee or later in the day for amazing drinks and desserts.
Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar
I’ve never had a bad bite here, and the menu is masssssiveee. truly something for everyone. you have to have the Parmesan pizza bite app it’s the perfect snack while you wait
Teddy G's
styled beautifully, the birria quesadilla is life changing the margaritas are perfection
Casa Laura Tacos & Tequila
this is the best Chinese food in the area, I’ve lived around here for 32 years nobody will change my mind. it’s also known for “the best mai tai” … I prefer the light mai tai personally
Yummy Chinese | Dudley MA
from the first weekend they open, to the last… I’m constantly taking my kids here. I don’t even know how many flavors of soft serve they have but they’re all incredible. farm animals that my kids LOVE. And a freezer for to-go options. We’re obsessed
