Recommended Places to Visit: West Boylston

Recreation

Biking
Mass Central Rail Trail
151 Thomas Street


Gymnasiums
Little Gym (chain)
342 West Boylston Street

ABL DanceSport Center

184 West Boylston Street

Ultimate Obstacles

121 Shrine Avenue

Museums
Historical Society
65 Worcester Street

Weaving
The Weaving Shed
555 Prospect Street


Hiking
Recommended:

Wachusett Reservoir

Sterling Street and Lancaster Street

Lily Ponds
Sterling Street and Lancaster Street

Stillwater Basin

79 Prescott Street

Parks

Town Common
Church Street and Worcester Street

Pride Park Playground

70 Crescent Street

Architecture

Places of Worship

First Congregational Church
26 Central Street

Our Lady of Good Counsel
111 Worcester Street

Christ Lutheran Church
112 Crescent Street

Oakdale United Methodist Church
15 North Main Street

Schools

Major Edwards Elementary School

70 Crescent Street

Town Facilities

Beaman Memorial Public Library

8 Newton Street

West Boylston Municipal Light Plant

4 Crescent Street

Historical Buildings

Old Stone Church
Beaman Street and Sterling Street

Boylston Lodge
12 Church Street

Mont Vernon Cemetery
Church Street and Newton Street

Wexford House Irish Imports

9 Crescent Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:

Latin American

Mamacitas West Boylston
184 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
Cali-Mama Burrito

Mar and Tierra Tacos

Tamarindo

Crispy Chicken Burrito

Breakfast
Country Kettle
27 Sterling Street
Recommended dishes:
Steakhouse Benedict
Blueberry Cobbler French Toast

Creole
NOLA Cajun Kitchen
340 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
Seafood Boil
Crawfish Etoufee
Gator Bites

Garlic Noodles

Crawfish Boulettes
NOLA Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Cajun Wings
Turkey Necks
Fried Louisiana Oyster Po' Boy

Kids Fried Catfish

Gator Sausage Po Boy

Natchitoches Meat Pie

Japanese

Maken Zi Ramen and Rice Bowls
26 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Chive Dumplings

Spicy Vegan Miso Ramen

Kid's Ramen

Squid Karaage

Shoyu Ramen

Boat Noodle Soup

Western
The Manor/Draught House Bar and Grill
42 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
French Onion Soup
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Lobster Ravioli

Table Twelve Kitchen and Bar
175 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf


Chinese

Cheoy Lees II (chain)
45 Sterling Street
Recommended dishes:
Spicy Chicken Wings
Crispy Spicy Beef


Italian 
Oli's Italian Eatery (chain)
339 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
Chicken Pizzaiola
Risotto Balls

Mill Restaurant and Lounge
185 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
Brunswick Stew
Smokehouse Lasagna


Dessert
Gerardo's Italian Bakery (chain)
307 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
Gerardo's Specialty strawberry and ricotta cake
Tiramisu
Lemon Mascarpone Cake 

Tried:

Food Trucks

Mortar and Pestle

Recommended Dishes:

Agua Fresca 

Captain Ron's Kitchen

Recommended Dishes:

Lobster Roll 

Japanese
Miku Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar
184 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Alaska Roll
Salmon Skin Roll

Eel Avocado Roll

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Honey Walnut Shrimp
Miso Soup
Side Salad


Breakfast
Jake's Cafe
235 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Irish Eggs with Homefries


Seafood
West Boylston Seafood
321 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lamb and Beef Gyro

Mediterranean
Vivian's Market Style Cafe
184 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lamb and Beef Gyro

Thai
Brown Rice Thai Cuisine
26 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Rama Duck


Western
Finders Pub (closed)
171 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Frog Legs
Fried Oyster Sliders
Tips Carbonara

Italian
Il Forno (chain)
65 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Tortellini Alapana
Berry Creme Brulee


Chinese
China Express
184 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken
Egg Roll
Pork Fried Rice


Brazilian
Taty's Specialty Restaurant
26 West Boylston Street
Recommended dishes:
Ali Pork
Fassoulia


Dessert
Meola's Wayside Ice Cream (chain)
165 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Monster Mash

Darby's Bakery
76 Central Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lemon Marshmallow Cupcake

Gourmet Donuts (chain)
231 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Peanut Butter Cup Donut

Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant
539 Prospect Street

Shake Up

181 West Boylston Street

Recommended Dishes:

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie

Froze Zone
184 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pineapple
Raspberry
Cappuccino

Fretzels
235 West Boylston Street

Dairy Queen (chain)
328 West Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard

January 31st 2026: Great Vietnamese Food at Phoever Whatever, Worcester

 Today, after checking out Ultimate Obstacles in West Boylston,

and getting a delicious Crispy Chicken Burrito (chicken tenders, Mexican rice, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, bacon, avocado slices and honey mustard dressing) from Mamacita's nearby,

we decided to have dinner at Phoever Whatever, a Vietnamese restaurant in Worcester we have been to in the past.

This time, we got the Phoever Stone Pot (Pho noodle, beef soup beef short rib, rare eyeround, brisket, flank, beef meatballs, tripe, tendon)

and the Bun Bo Hue.

Everyone is in agreement that this is the best Vietnamese place around town. Really flavorful and authentic.

January 19th 2026: Museum of Ice Cream, Boston

 Today, while in Boston,

Echelon Seaport

Residences at Pier 4,
55 Pier 4 Boulevard

10 World Trade

we started out with breakfast at Committee, a Greek bar restaurant in Boston. Fancy inside.

We got the Build Your Own Bowl (tabouleh couscous, greek slaw, Cucumber Tzatziki, Butternut Squash Hummus, Chicken Skewer)

and the Lamb Burger (8oz ground lamb, carmelized onion tzatziki, smoked metsovo cheese, pickled shallots, and arugula on brioche with fries).

Not a bad start to the morning. Next, we went to our destination for the day, the Museum of Ice Cream.

A gimmicky place in my opinion, but at least we got quite a bit of ice cream.

After leaving the museum, we got a Basque Cheescake 

from the Lakon Paris Patisserie location in the Seaport area.

then waited in line outside Yume Ga Arukara

to get a spot.

We got the Signature Cold Niku Udon (cold udon with sliced beef, grated ginger, dried seaweed, scallion, crispy tempura batter, lemon wedge, daikon and YGA's special Tare),

The Spicy Hot Udon (no beef with homemade chicken broth, topped with scallion, dried shrimp, crispy tempura batter, Japanese pepper flakes and our homemade chilli paste)

and the Kid's Bowl (with beef).

Not bad, though a little on the sweet side with the beef. 

With that, an end of a day spent in the Seaport area of Boston.

January 17th 2026: Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Northborough and Sonic, Stoughton

 Today, after getting a Detox Island Green (spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana and fresh ginger, naturally sweetened)

and the Chipotle Chicken Club (grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, romaine, pepper jack and chipotle mayo)

from the Tropical Smoothie Cafe location in Northborough,

we were in Stoughton and decided to check out the Sonic location there.

We got the Double SONIC Smasher, which came with Groovy Fries and an All Natural Lemonade, and Chicken Tenders.

Finally got my taste of Sonic.

January 10th 2026: Pho No 194, Worcester

 Today, after attending our little one's recital at JOMP in Worcester, 

we decided to have lunch at Pho No 194, a new Vietnamese bar restaurant in Worcester. Pretty nice inside.

We got the Pina Colada (Coconut/Pineapple flavor with fresh pineapples),

the Banh Mi Thit Nuong (Char-grilled pork, pickled carrots/radishes, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapenos and house special spreading served on toasted Vietnamese baguette),

the Pho Chin (beef noodle soup with well done brisket)

and the Bun Bo Hue (thinly sliced beef shank, eye round shank, Vietnamese ham, small udon served in lemongrass spicy broth).

I thought the food was pretty good, although my other half thought it was just so-so. Plus points for the ambience though.