New Chick-Fil-A in Webster Square

If you've ever been to the Chick-Fil-A on Gold Star Blvd. in Worcester that you know this place is always slammed. It was the only Chick-Fil-A in the city until last week when a second location opened up in Webster Square. Give them a try, just not on a Sunday.  

The new Raising Cane's in Worcester.

A Christmas Story Christmas Tree

Inside of the new Raising Cane's

Sweet Tea

Raising Cane's is the latest in a long line of chicken places in Worcester. There's a Chick-Fil-A which is always packed, with a second location opening soon. Dave's Hot Chicken has been in the city for a year or so. Local chicken place NU Chicken is a solid option, with its baked mac & cheese on the menu. Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken also opened up at the end of 2025. Cluck & Crispy Chicken is open for all three meals and offers chicken strips, wraps and even a fried whole chicken. If you need a break from all the chicken, southern burger joint Checkers is set to open its doors soon.  

Float food truck

Orange creamsicle float

It's been on of the hottest summers in a long time in New England. If you can't take the heat like me, stop by the Float food truck. I recently tried it out for the first time at the Out To Lunch festival in Worcester. Their orange creamsicle ice cream float was so refreshing and delicious. They also make root beer floats and even an iced coffee float. There are also sorbet mocktails or go for just a scoop of ice cream. You can find Float at festivals in the Worcester area. Check out their website (www.floatft.com) and Instagram (@floatfoodtruck) for where they will be each week.

Buster is back!

A summertime tradition is back in the city of Worcester. Each July, The Sole Proprietor puts this massive crab on top of the restaurant. It almost looks like Halloween has come early, but this is Buster the crab and each year he ushers in his own special crab menu. The Buster menu includes apps like crab rangoon and oven toasted crab cakes. Buster's entrees include king crab ravioli, crab stuffed haddock and king crab legs. Enjoy Buster and his specials though the end of July.