Submitted by ElegantSheepherder t3_10tpful in WorcesterMA
I work in Worcester near WPI and love to try new places, but also love deals. Who has good lunch specials? I’m spending too much eating out!
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ElegantSheepherder OP t1_j7910dd wrote
Yelp says it’s permanently closed, is that possible?
Fluid-Substance-7441 t1_j7a3him wrote
It’s definitely still open. Call the school and they’ll be able to tell you for sure though.
k-squeez t1_j7a16ry wrote
Bahnans and Fatima's
SoyLatte5 t1_j78tqlt wrote
If you’re open to vegan options, would definitely recommend the lunch specials at Loving Hut on Chandler St! ~$10 for entree, rice, wonton, and a spring roll. Their small soups ($6) are also pretty filling if you get a side of rice or another app.
ElegantSheepherder OP t1_j790rdm wrote
Sounds perfect. Totally good with vegan.
ElegantSheepherder OP t1_j7h6i1r wrote
Thanks everyone! I used to work in Boston and tried to support local businesses. I’m actually finding Worcester has more and better ethnic food than Boston did, which is awesome.
IIRizzII t1_j7koavp wrote
Spoodles Deli on Main Street (close to Mechanics Hall and Palladium). They usually have specials listed inside.
Kisoro on Park Ave has a really good chicken teriyaki, veggie, white rice plate and under $10. They also have fairly priced sushi rolls and other items.
NU Kitchen on Chandler Street is really good, they don’t have specials but I figured I’d shout them out. They have really yummy açaí bowls, smoothies, Java, and vegan/natural items. The turkey avocado panini wrap is also delicious.
Sazon’s on Chandler Street for Hispanic food. They have really good rice and beans, & empanadas.
MrsNightskyre t1_j8ignh4 wrote
I wasn't impressed by Spoodles. Just felt like a bougie deli to me. If I'm going to do that, I'll go to NERB.
guybehindawall t1_j7bt0vw wrote
Dell'ovo's on Shrewsbury St doesn't really do any specific deals but they're usually incredibly well-priced.
ElegantSheepherder OP t1_j7dthm2 wrote
Wow looks great, yelp says cash only, is that accurate?
guybehindawall t1_j7dwuu3 wrote
I think they take card now. I know they started to during the pandemic, not sure if they kept it up or not. I usually pay cash there regardless.
MrsNightskyre t1_j7e60oc wrote
If you're close to WPI, please tell me you've already tried Dragon Dynasty and Boomers. Cheap (ish) comfort food.
ElegantSheepherder OP t1_j7e6okq wrote
Not yet! I’m new to the area. But someone showed me boomers’ chicken Caesar wrap with fries mmmmm. I’m partial to NERB but it’s too expensive to eat there every day.
MrsNightskyre t1_j7e6xiw wrote
Oh yeah, I love NERB too, but it's way too expensive for every day.
I'm also partial to "Fantastic Pizza" over near Clark. Not just pizza, they do serviceable Indian and Greek food too.
framedmushroom t1_j7gqeve wrote
Coney island for cheap dogs. Ralphs diner for cheap burgers/dogs/chili for dinner.
Bennies at the summit is a cheap little spot with sandwiches and good entrees.
Im not personally a fan of Quinns on West Boylston st, but they list deals every day on their site.
Also Ready set pizza on west boylston st is inexpensive and always open late.
swoldier_force t1_j78azir wrote
If you shoot up Belmont Hill, Worcester Tech actually had a bistro open to the public weekdays. Fast, tasty and cheap.