BMIE Market 01604
Worcester County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 39,812 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,894 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,853 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±692 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 34,677 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,570 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $73,505 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,087 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 37.4 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,584 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±56 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $352,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±14,913 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 100 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 01604 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 21.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +12.4% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +31.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +42.9% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +100.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 101 (range 91–111) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.2 per year, r² 0.44) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 78 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 69 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 01604. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.44, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 491, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 77.7 | 78 | 40% | +31.1 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61.1 | 61 | 35% | +21.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 68.6 | 69 | 25% | +17.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 78 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 39,812 | 94 | 40% | +37.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 73,505 | 53 | 40% | +21.1 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,853 | 95 | 20% | +19.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 31.6 | 72 | 35% | +25.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 25.1 | 26 | 25% | +6.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 39,812 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 73,505 | 53 | 20% | +10.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 12.4 | 70 | 50% | +35.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 31.6 | 72 | 30% | +21.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 42.9 | 60 | 20% | +12.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (264)
By cuisine
American 37 · Italian 27 · Pizza 25 · Coffee 22 · Bakery 20 · Dessert 19 · Sandwiches 12 · Asian 9 · Breakfast 8 · Latin American (other) 8 · Middle Eastern 7 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Juice / smoothies 6 · Mediterranean 6 · Mexican 6 · European 5 · British / Irish pub food 4 · Burgers 4 · Chinese 4 · Indian 4 · Japanese 4 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · African 3 · Brazilian 3 · Caribbean 3 · Seafood 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Sushi 3 · BBQ 2 · German / Eastern European 2 · Greek 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Vietnamese 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Cuban 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Korean 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Thai 1 · Vegan 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 149 · Bar 69 · Casual dining 31 · Quick service 27 · Bakery 26 · Dessert 24 · Coffee shop 14 · Café 12 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Specialty food shop 7 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Delivery-focused 2 · Food truck 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Tap | Bar · Casual dining | 107 Water St | open | |
| 185 Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European · American | 185 Shrewsbury St | open |
| 1885 | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 48 Green St | open | |
| 4th & 1 Sports Club | Bar | 7 Muskeego St | open | |
| 7 Nana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 60 Shrewsbury St | open |
| 86 Winter American Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 65 Water St | open |
| 961 RESTAURANT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2 Washington Sq | open |
| 99 Restaurants 99 Restaurants | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 50 Southwest Cutoff, Rt, US-20 | open |
| Accra Girls Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1280 Grafton St Ste 1 | open | |
| Aelux Lounge | Bar | 316 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Ākra Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 1280 Grafton St | open |
| akraeatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | African | 150 Green St | open |
| All Systems Go | Bar | 225 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| American Flatbread | Worcester American Flatbread - Canton, CT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 85 Green St | open |
| Anthonys Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 172 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Atlantis Oyster & Raw Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls · Vegan | 160 Green St | open |
| Atlantis Oysters and Raw Bar | Bar | Seafood | 160 Green St | open |
| Auntie Dot's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 244 Grafton St | open |
| B & V Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 990 Grafton St | open | |
| Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 299 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Bay State Brewery and Tap Room | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 112 Harding St | open | |
| Beirut Bite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 156 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Belsito's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Italian | 305 Plantation St | open |
| BirchTree Bread Company | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 138 Green St | open |
| Bk For Ever Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 865 Grafton St | open | |
| Blackstone Herbs & Martini Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 102 Green St | open | |
| Blackstone Tap | Bar | 81 Water St | open | |
| Bocado Tapas Wine Bar Bocado Tapas Bar | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 82 Winter St | open |
| Boland's Bar and Patio | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 81 Water St | open |
| Bombay Lounge Bombay Lounge 93 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 64 Water St | open |
| Boulevard Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 155 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Brew City Grill and Brew House | Casual dining · Bar | 104 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Bri's Sweet Treats | Dessert | Dessert | 160 Green Street | open |
| Brick & Stones | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 1121 Grafton St | open | |
| British Beer Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 225 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Bri’s Sweet Treats, Worcester | Dessert | 220 Harding St | open | |
| Bubblebee Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 160 Green St | open |
| BubbleBee Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 160 Green St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 865 Grafton Street | open |
| Cafe Manzi's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 352 Schrewsbury | open |
| Cafe Reyes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 421 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Caffe Espresso Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 19 Wall St # 3741 | open |
| Cali-ritos Burrito Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 394 Belmont St | open |
| CDC | Bar · Quick service | 89 Harrison St | open | |
| Cedar Box Lounge | Bar | 15 Hamilton St | open | |
| Centerfold's Worcester | Bar | 229 Southwest Cutoff | open | |
| Chiodas Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 631 Franklin St | open |
| Churrascaria Tropeiro's Grill | Brazilian Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Steakhouse · Latin American (other) | 480 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Cicero's Cafe | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 17 Suffolk St | open |
| Compass Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 90 Harding St | open | |
| Cosmopolitan Club | Bar | 96 Hamilton St | open | |
| Cranberries Restaurant | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 142 Massasoit Rd | open |
| Creative Cakes Cafe | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 160 Green St | open |
| Crown Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 344 Grafton St | open |
| D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 801 Grafton St | open |
| D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 540 Massasoit Rd | open |
| Dabcrate | Bar | 116 Water St | open | |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 721 Grafton St | open |
| Daniela Istrate | Bar | 127 Delmont Ave | open | |
| Dante's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 421 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Dell'Ovo's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Sandwiches · American | 257 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Dell's Edible Creations | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | 39 Granite St | open | |
| Diamond Inn | Bar | 271 Grafton St | open | |
| Dino's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 13 Lord St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1413 Grafton Street | open |
| Doughnut Homies | Bakery | Bakery | 160 Green St | open |
| Doughnut Homies | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 160 Green St | open |
| Dragon Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 456 Grafton St | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 990 Grafton St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 295 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 265 Grafton St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 177 SW Cutoff | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 949 Grafton St | open |
| Eat Smart Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 39 Granite St | open |
| El Basha Restaurant & Bar - Belmont St El Basha Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mediterranean | 424 Belmont St | open |
| El Patron Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 192 Harding St | open |
| Evangelista Bros.,inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 148 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Femme Bar Worcester | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 62 Green St | open | |
| Fiddlers' Green Pub | Bar | 19 Temple St | open | |
| Flamingo Restaurant Co. Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 104 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Foley and Son Fish and Chips | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food · Seafood | 274 Plantation St | open |
| Food Works Chinese Food and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 50 SW Cutoff | open | |
| Fresh Way Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · American | 96 Water St | open |
| Friendly's | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 966 Grafton St | open |
| Froze Zone | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 150 Green St | open |
| Funky Murphys | Casual dining · Bar | 305 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| G Bar | Bar | 62 Green St | open | |
| Garden Fresh Courthouse Cafe | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 204 Main St | open |
| GD Lounge | Bar | 2 Washington Sq | open | |
| George's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery · Middle Eastern | 308 Grafton St | open |
| George's Bakery WPM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 160 Green St | open |
| George's Pizza Ii | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 70 Lake Ave | open |
| Gibby's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 42 Sunderland Rd | open |
| Golden Pizza on Grafton | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1137 Grafton St | open |
| Golden Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 894 Grafton St | open |
| Good As Gold Coffee Good As Gold Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 115 Green St | open |
| Goodfellas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 166 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Green Island Oyster | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 90 Harding St | open |
| Grill 352 & Kabab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Middle Eastern | 352 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Hien Vuong Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 76 Green St | open |
| Hirosaki Prime | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1121 Grafton St | open | |
| Honey Dew Donuts Honey Dew Kempton | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 851 Grafton St | open |
| Honey Dew Donuts Honey Dew Kempton | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 540 Massasoit Rd | open |
| Husson's Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2 Washington Sq | open |
| I Love Frankie's, Worcester's Best Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | 90 Providence St | open |
| Indian Bites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 220 Harding St | open |
| Infused Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 112 Harding St | open |
| Inhouse Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 225 Shrewsbury St Ste C | open |
| It's Kelewele 31 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2 Washington Sq | open | |
| J&j Pizza Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 3 Rice Sq | open |
| J&p Restaurant Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 250 Franklin St | open | |
| J.k.g. Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 155 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Jerry's Tastee-Freeze | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 123 Unkown Ave. | open |
| KasBar | Bar | 234 SW Cutoff | open | |
| Kenichi 168 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 270 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Kenmore Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 250 Franklin St | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | 263 Grafton Street | open | |
| Kummerspeck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | 118 Water St | open |
| La Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 294 Hamilton St | open | |
| La Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 1393 Grafton St | open |
| La Scala Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 183 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Lee's Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 98 Hamilton St | open |
| Leo's Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 11 Leo Turo Way | open |
| Let’s Dip Pretty Sweets | Bakery | Bakery | 1374 Grafton St | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 386 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 50 SW Cutoff | open |
| Lock 50 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 50 Water St | open |
| Loving Hut Loving Hut Sofia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Asian | 56 Hamilton St | open |
| Luciano's Restaurant | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Coffee | 2 Washington Sq | open |
| Mac's Diner | Casual dining | American | 185 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Maddi's Cookery & Taphouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 64 Water St | open |
| Madulka's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 193 Lake Ave | open |
| Mai Tai Bar and Sushi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 69 Green St | open |
| MamaRoux | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 34 Green St | open |
| Manarah Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Middle Eastern | 175 Harding St | open |
| Mare E Monti | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 19 Wall St | open |
| Mass Dist Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 177 Grafton St | open | |
| MB Lounge | Bar | 40 Grafton St | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 465 Shrewsbury St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 982 Grafton St | open |
| Meraki | Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 274 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Mercado Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 278 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Mexicali Cantina Grill Mexicali Cantina Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 225 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Meze Estiatorio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 166 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Meze Greek Tapas Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 156 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Mi Reyna | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 394 Belmont At | open |
| Miranda Bread Miranda Bread | Bakery | Bakery · Latin American (other) · Brazilian | 140 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Mochi Doh | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 209 Harding St | open |
| Momo Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 160 Green St | open | |
| Momo Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 160 Green St | open |
| Morocco Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 172 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Mrs. Mack's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1393 Grafton St | open |
| Mulligan's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 103 Water St | open | |
| Nachos Dining Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 225 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Namaste Woo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 160 Green St | open |
| New Golden Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 1137 Grafton St | open |
| Niko's Pizza House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 752 Grafton St | open |
| Nonna's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 104 Harding St | open |
| Nuovo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 92 Shrewsbury St | open |
| OM Indian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Indian | 118 Water St | open |
| One Eleven Chop House | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 111 Shrewsbury St | open |
| One Love Ma Maebelle's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 160 Green St Ste 3 | open |
| OneZo Worcester | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 129 Water St | open |
| Padavano's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 358 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Paesano Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1121 Grafton St | open | |
| Palma's Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Italian | 3 Rice Sq | open |
| Papa Gino's Papa Gino's | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 915 Grafton St | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 691 Grafton St | open |
| Parkway Diner | Casual dining · Bar | American · Breakfast | 148 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Parrot Pizza Worcester | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 50 Southwest Cutoff | open |
| Pasta Mani | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 160 Green St | open |
| Pepe's Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 179 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Perfect Game Sports Grill & Lounge | Bar | 64 Water St | open | |
| Philly Pretzel Factory Philly Pretzel Factory | Bakery | Bakery | 490 Grafton St | open |
| Pho Sure | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 501 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Piccolo's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 157 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 349 Grafton St Worcester | open |
| Pomir Grill, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 119 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Pub 99 | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Ralph's Tavern | Bar | 117 Shrewsbury St #2 | open | |
| Red Lantern Chinese & South East Asian Cuisine | Bar | 235 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Regatta Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 28 Lake Ave | open |
| Rhino Bites Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 278 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Rivalry's Bar | Bar | 274 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Road Runner Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3 Hamilton St | open |
| Rocky's | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 139 Water St | open |
| Rosalina's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · American | 83 Hamilton St | open |
| Sabrosa Venezuela | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 220 Harding St | open |
| Salgabom Snacks | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Juice / smoothies · American | 358 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Saloon 139 | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Asian | 139 Green St | open |
| Sammy's Pizza Worcester | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 394 Belmont St | open |
| Scano's Bakery & Restaurant | Bakery | Bakery | 352 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Scorz Sports Bar | Casual dining · Bar | 58 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Seven Hills Ventures Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 112 Green St | open | |
| Shah's Halal Food Shah's Halal Food | Quick service | 139 Water St | open | |
| Shakers Cafe & Restaurant | Café | Coffee | 296 Hamilton St. | open |
| Sham restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 50 Water St | open |
| Shannon's Irish Ale House | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 65 Green St | open |
| Simjang | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 72 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Smokestack Urban Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 139 Green St | open |
| Sona's Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 1280 Grafton St | open |
| Star Pizza and Variety | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1280 Grafton St | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 966 Grafton St | open |
| Steam Energy Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 104 Harding St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 281 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 897 Grafton St | open |
| Sugi Matcha | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 19 Harrison St | open |
| Sweet Bam | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 64 Green St | open |
| Sweet Kitchen & Bar | Dessert | Dessert | 72 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Sweet Pan Gourmet | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Dessert | Bakery · Sandwiches | Public Market, 160 Green St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 801 Grafton Street | open |
| Taqueria Del Pueblo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 160 Green St | open |
| Tara Pub | Bar | 62 Green St | open | |
| Taste Great Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 98 Hamilton St | open |
| Tasty Experience Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 162 Harding St | open |
| Terra Brasilis Restaurant - Worcester | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 480 Shrewsbury St | open |
| The Banner | Bar & Grille | Casual dining · Bar | 112 Green St | open | |
| The Burger Bah | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 160 Green St | open |
| The District Wood Fired Kitchen | Bar | 90 Harding St | open | |
| The Dive Bar | Bar | 34 Green St | open | |
| The Grey Hound Pub | Bar | 139 Water St | open | |
| The Hangover Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 102 Green St | open |
| The Haven | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2 Washington Sq | open |
| The jollof District | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | Worcester | open |
| The Original Creative Catering Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 691 Grafton St | open | |
| The Original Italian Festival | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 37 Massasoit Rd | open |
| The Pie Store at Table Talk Pies | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 65 Green St | open |
| The Pint | Bar | 58 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| The Place | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 102 Green St | open | |
| The Queen's Cups | Bakery | Bakery | 56 Water St | open |
| The Shisha Room | Bar | 86 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| The Spot American | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Caribbean · American | Grafton St | open |
| The Taco Spot The Taco Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 264 Grafton St | open |
| The Wonder Bar | Bar | Pizza · Italian | 121 Shrewsbury St | open |
| The Woo Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | American | 358 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Tribeca Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 92 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Union Tavern | Bar | 65 Green St | open | |
| Up Hill Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 691 Grafton St | open |
| Usa Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1121 Grafton St Ste 1 | open | |
| Valentinos | Bar | 154 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Vernon On The Square | Bar | 16 Kelley Sq | open | |
| Via Italian Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 89 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Victory Bar & Cigar | Bar | 56 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Vincent's | Bar | 49 Suffolk St | open | |
| Vintage Grille | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 346 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Volturno Pizza Napoletana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 72 Shrewsbury St | open |
| Wachusett Brew Yard | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 152 Green St | open | |
| Warsaw, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | German / Eastern European · European | 116 Green St | open |
| Weintraub's Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 126 Water St | open |
| Whiskey Lounge | Bar | 225 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Whiskey On Water | Bar | 97 Water St | open | |
| Wholly Cannoli | Bakery | Bakery | 490 Grafton St | open |
| Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center | Bar | 19 Temple St | open | |
| Worcester MCL | Bar | 181 Lake Ave | open | |
| Wormtown Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 72 Shrewsbury St | open | |
| Xing Xing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | Grafton Street | open |
| Yummy Steak House | Quick service | 1121 Grafton St | open | |
| Yummy Steakhouse | Sushi • Hibachi • Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Steakhouse | 1121 Grafton St #2029 | open |
| Zhang's Food Works | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese · Chinese | 50 SW Cutoff | open |
| A. Russ Corp. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 37 SW Cutoff | closed | |
| Bay State Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 86 Water St | closed | |
| Flying Rhino Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 278 Shrewsbury St | closed |
| Nummy Nummies, Inc. | Bakery | Bakery | 1280 Grafton St | closed |
| Redemption Rock Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 333 Shrewsbury St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 62 | 50 | — | — | — | 12 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 67 | 54 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 69 | 56 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 83 | 66 | — | — | — | 17 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 81 | 60 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 17 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 75 | 55 | 26 | 24 | 5 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 78 | 57 | 27 | 25 | 5 | 15 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 81 | 59 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 15 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 86 | 59 | 31 | 21 | 7 | 20 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 93 | 70 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 19 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 97 | 72 | 35 | 28 | 9 | 21 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 105 | 77 | 37 | 30 | 9 | 22 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 101 | 76 | 35 | 27 | 12 | 20 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 114 | 88 | 48 | 25 | 15 | 20 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 108 | 79 | 44 | 21 | 14 | 20 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 101 | 74 | 39 | 24 | 11 | 19 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 105 | 75 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 19 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 104 | 72 | 34 | 25 | 13 | 22 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 105 | 79 | 41 | 27 | 10 | 19 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 106 | 76 | 37 | 27 | 11 | 22 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 111 | 87 | 45 | 29 | 12 | 19 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 118 | 90 | 49 | 29 | 11 | 20 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 118 | 94 | 54 | 29 | 10 | 18 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 115 | 90 | 51 | 27 | 12 | 19 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 114 | 89 | 48 | 28 | 13 | 18 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 111 | 85 | 44 | 29 | 12 | 18 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 111 | 86 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 18 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 115 | 92 | 41 | 38 | 13 | 16 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 119 | 95 | 46 | 34 | 15 | 17 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 124 | 100 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 16 | NAICS2022 |