http://www.pinecroftdairy.com/
We just recently returned from a trip to Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes and many ice cream shops. So I thought when we got back we'd do a bit of comparison. This was kind of a cheating week - Pinecroft Dairy is in West Boylston rather than Worcester. I figured maybe I could have one restaurant in each Worcester-adjoining town this year. Anyway, my ulterior motive for heading out there was to explore possible new biking routes for my husband, and since we live in north Worcester this isn't too far.
I had heard about the ice cream at Pinecroft from a former neighbor a number of years ago. He was 10 at the time and gave it rave reviews. Meola's is our usual spot, but it is good to branch out. Plus, there is a farmer's market at Pinecroft in the summer. Also - this is a full sit-down restaurant (with walk-up window service too). More than half the booths circle a large counter and center area where ice cream is scooped and treats are made. Neat-o! (As Eric said, its kind of like stepping back in time, so I think that word is appropriate).
We went on a Friday for lunch. The decor is dark and woody, and the music seemed to run pop female artists from the 80's (Belinda Carlisle, Sinead O'Connor, Whitney Houston). Perfectly enjoyable. We had a veggie burger and fish and chips. The fries were good, the rest of the food was fine but not anything outstanding. The ice cream was great, though. Eric had cookie dough and I had no-sugar-added peanut butter. The peanut butter taste was extreme, which I was in favor of.
The folks out for lunch were a diverse lot in age - this seems like a multigenerational gathering place. Great for grandparents and kids to go together. Multigenarational servers too, we were helped by a very nice woman and her teenage daughter. I would stop for ice cream here again if I'm in the neighborhood. Possibly in the middle of a bike ride.
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