Robust Cafe - Central Street

Robust Cafe - Central Street

Reviews Summary

The reviews show a mix of experiences, with many praising the delicious donuts, quality coffee, and friendly service (especially from morning staff). Multiple 5-star reviews highlight the fresh baked goods, welcoming atmosphere, and consistent quality. However, several 1-star complaints cite inconsistent pricing, poor afternoon service, unprofessional staff behavior, and declining food quality. Price hikes and inconsistency in drink preparation are recurring negatives. While many customers enthusiastically recommend the café, others express frustration with management and vow not to return. The divide suggests strong loyalty from satisfied regulars but significant service and consistency issues that deter others.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

1123 Central St

Leominster, Massachusetts 01453

Hours

Monday 4:30AM-6PM
Tuesday 4:30AM-6PM
Wednesday 4:30AM-6PM
Thursday 4:30AM-6PM
Friday 4:30AM-6PM
Saturday 5AM-4PM
Sunday 6AM-3PM

Customer Reviews

Their donuts are delicious and addictive and they offer some creative, gourmet ones on weekends. Great breakfast sandwiches that are a step up from the normal egg, meat and cheese versions you can find at most breakfast places (though they do have the standard ones too), but they don't skimp when it comes to size. Their brioche rolls are great. The gals behind the counter hustle and are polite, but be patient - you might have to wait a couple of minutes for your order... but the wait is worth it.

Food was delicious and the staff was very nice. We had some donuts which were gone before we could take a picture! We accidentally spilt one of our coffees and they remade it without even asking, which they did not have to do! It?s a little far for us but worth the drive!

Excellent donuts that don't need to hide behind any fancy toppings, although they have plenty of fun toppings too! Consistently gracious, helpful and efficient service. Clean, bright atmosphere. All at a really good value. Just about impossible to find these days.

This place was a beautiful little cafe, never been here before. They have plenty of drink flavors, it was amazing, and hard to choose from, they all sounded so good. I got the white chocolate snickerdoodle iced latte. I loved it!! And also got a couple of donuts. Soooo good! The girls at the front were so nice and very patient! Which made it easy to talk to them! Definitely will be coming back!!! ??????

Recently discovered Robust Cafe and they have amazing donuts and drinks! Wide variety of specialty coffee flavors such as cookies n cream, coconut, vanilla lavender, and much more. Their menu also has a huge selection of sandwiches and smoothies. They also have plenty of menu items for Vegans and Gluten-Free. A handful of tables inside and outside to sit at. They also have a drive-thru. Service was fast and staff were very friendly.

Fantastic cafe. Absolutely love their dedication to allergy awareness and accomodations! The vegan donuts are the best I've ever had. Everything tastes fresh and well balanced in all flavors. The iced chai is incredible. More importantly the value is unmatched. Definitely looking forward to regular visits!

Allergic? Be AWARE! Not everything ordered is automatically allergy friendly!!! I was sad to realize I could not eat here because most places have at least a couple things that are both vegan and gluten free since that is what they serve, but they don't. I had an unfortunate experience when ordering a drink. After adoing about the "vegan and gluten free" options they did not have, I ordered an iced matcha with almond milk. I took a couple of sips and it was surprisingly but also suspiciously sweetened and

I love this place, the employees are awesome, friendly, and nice. The food is really good. Their coffee is good ??. I would recommend to be patient and prepare to wait a nice while to order your items and receiving them as they make them fresh. Overall, I highly recommend!

Service was excellent! Great ambiance. Clean place.

Weekly regular, ordered the wrong coffee once and asked for a remake and they were going to charge me for it. Will never return after being there on a weekly basis for years. Way to take care of your customers

Usually when I go to robust I enjoy the food this time I decided to try something new got an acai bowl and it was completely frozen. Usually they are supposed to be blended up a little thicker than a smoothie but I had to wait an hour and a half to let it thaw before I could take a bite.

Would you just look at those donuts. Cinnamon Chrunch and Frootloop toppings. The creativity and dedication of the baker and owners is unmatched. The hottest pot of coffee in town. Always fresh and a great selection of donuts, muffins and great sandwiches like waffle bacon egg and cheese.

I love this place so much! I drive by it every day and finally room the time to stop in a few months ago! I am glad I did. This is now my monthly treat! All the food is fresh and I love that the menu changes seasonally! Gives that small cafe small town feel!

It was such a great atmosphere here and the coffee was so good! Will definitely be returning.

One of the best tiramisu latte i have ever had. So many coffee and food options. Check out their seasonal lattes.

Let me start by saying that the food here is good. However, the customer service was absolutely appalling. The staff was rude, and made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a guest. Simple requests were met with sighs or dismissive attitudes, and it completely ruined my experience. It's such a shame because the food deserves five stars, but the poor service drags the overall experience down significantly. If the management could train their staff to be as great as their cooks, this place would b

Robust Cafe in Leominster surpassed all expectations with their donuts! The churros donut was a flavor explosion ? truly the best I've ever had. The cafe's cozy atmosphere and friendly service made the experience even better. A must-visit for any donut enthusiast!

Got 2 vegan donuts, they had 3 kinds about 20 they were packed so they might have more in back. The glazed was the best. No waiting..

Sorry but I guess the person prior to me had a bad day.. because these ladies are fantastic.. my first time in this establishment and I was very impressed with service, very welcoming and warm people.. food was amazing.. the establishment is very very clean great color patterns and decor..I definitely recommend this place if you like quality food and service.. I rather this place then DUNKIN, GOURMET DONUTS, or even STARBUCKS.. because these places have real rude people that don?t care to have good customer

A very nice clean bakery and coffee shop. Pleasant staff and reasonable prices. The donut we ordered was fresh and tasty.

Great breakfast sandwiches and some of the best donuts and pastries around.

Breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Specialty donuts look great. Coffee is good

I love this place! The food and pastry is just delicious always...lots of homemade baked goods! The staff is so nice and the place is cute & clean. A must try for awesome breakfast sandwiches...homemade donuts croissants look amazing!

I have had the chicken avocado on a bagel and it was awesome I also usually get a caramel iced coffee with cream and then I would buy a donut or if I had extra money or if someone hears me desiring a sandwich here which on September 9th a woman bought me a sandwich for under $10 it was $8.29 for the sandwich I got a turkey bacon sandwich on sourdough toast and it was incredible I also get a monster drink or a coke and I stay here at the robust cafe till closing time and I love the people and the atmosphere

Would like to give ZERO STARS. Extremely rude and unprofessional employees Food orders inaccurate Unwilling to rectify issues, would rather berate paying customers. Unsanitary food and drink handling, will be reporting to the better business bureau and Leominster food inspectors.

Recently a colleague of mine recommended this cafe. Today my husband and I tried it. Despite it being very busy the service was great. Everything we had was wonderful and clearly very fresh. We will be back, this is the exact kind of cafe that we have needed in our community.

Love Robust! Employees and owners are always happy to see you. Always answer any questions about dietary restrictions and also will remember your coffee order. It?s the little things that I will always come back for. Try the doughnuts ??!

I LOOOOOVE this place, and the food? oh my goodness, so so so good. Everything that i got from this place it was so delicious.

Absolutely delicious and fresh doughnuts. Their pumpkin spice coffee is not to be missed!

Lots and lots to choose from whether ypur looking for healthy or unhealthy. Food is good quality, coffee is chefs kiss, so good! Highly recommend if you're looking for quality breakfast. Mini quiche bites omg!!!

Friendly service and great menu. Love the new look!

Great local coffee shop. The donuts are delicious. The area is well lite by natural daylight and the place is always clean. The folks behind the counter are always very friendly.

I might be wrong, but my donut, a plain stick, may have been yesterday's. My girlfriends muffin was very good. Coffee was great.

waited fifteen minutes for someone to come from the back to the counter to take our order. actually ordering was chaotic as two different people tried to take our drink and food order separately, and then had us repeat both twice. they were out of the vegan breakfast sandwich (they didn't say they were out of the vegan egg or a single component, just out of the whole sandwich) and then when we tried to order a hummus toast instead they said the sandwich station was having a malfunction (??) so we could have

I have been a few times in the morning now on my way to work. I am always optimistic. Unfortunately; and I did mention it at the window politely and said I was not after a refund. The bagels are now; 3 times as hard as rocks and they never put any butter on or it is dripping through the bag. The orange juice I got last week was out of date. I really wanted this to work out and I am sorry to have to post this but it seems to be a trend with many customers. Get rid of the stale and out of date products. I won

I tried this place for the first time last week. Service was friendly, accommodating, and fast! The menu in the wall was very hard to read but their extensive coffee flavor list was not. My iced coffee was perfect! In fact, it was so good I went out of my way the next day to get it again. I only wish this coffee shop was on my way to work but it?s totally worth the drive!

This place is such a cute spot! I?ve never had a bad coffee here! Love stopping during my lunch break for a quick pick me up and sometimes a bite to eat! Keep up the great work girls!

Amazingly delicious and pricing is better than most with this high quality. Keep up the great work, Robust cafe!

I am from TN, this is the best donuts I ever ate!!!

I had the bagel, egg, cheese, and sausage breakfast sandwich. Bagel was more true to form and not just bread with a hole and everything seasonings sprinkled on top. The chocolate covered sprinkled donuts were a hit. Fast morning take out - walked up and did not use the drive thru. Easy to find street signage. Glad this donut shop is close for a quick special treat.

My go-to coffee in Leominster! I believe they use New England Coffee which has delicious unsweetened flavors, my two favorites have been s?mores and almond joy. They rotate seasonal flavors and I?m always happy with what I get. The women who work here are kind and the baked goods are delicious. Many steps above just running into Dunkins for the same old thing!

Donuts are average to above average. Iced coffee is decent but not worth driving for. It is nice to support a local place, though!

Updated 2/27/22 ? I tried to give Dippin another chance before work a few days ago. I ordered a small coffee and a breakfast sandwich. The coffee was disgusting and the sandwich was completely wrong and contained something I can?t eat. It was twice as much as what I ordered. I couldn?t go back so I called and was told to come back the next day for a ?free? sandwich but I didn?t bother. Giving me the correct item the next day doesn?t make it free, I paid double for it. I received a text after writing a revie

Dunkin' Donuts has nothing on this local chain! Their donuts are possibly the best in New England, always fresh, always delicious and always generous! I absolutely love the Girl Scout cookie themed iced coffees in the summer and donut day is that much more special when you're going to dipping donuts!

The donuts are divine! Absolutely the best. Coffee is great, food delicious and friendly service. My only complaint is the hot chocolate which is extremely, extremely sweet! Lovely cafe.

Friendly staff. Decent breakfast and coffee.

Absolutely wonderful. Great service. Coffee are delicious and the donuts are wonderful

$10 for a dozen donuts? No prices listed so I had no idea until she gave me the total. Dunkin is $7 a dozen. Was more focused on someone who didn't want to wait through the drive-through then it was to actually complete my order. The donuts are OK but not worth $10 for

Donuts have gone down hill...used to be the best of any chain. Service not bad though, with drive through. Hard to see what donuts are available with Covid restrictions, could use a digital menu to see what's left. Go back to your best donuts ever...what ever you changed...not good...

Inside still closed pull up to the drive-through window only to find the employee handling pastries with her mask around her chin instead of over her mouth and nose and then another employee handling pastries with his mask hanging off one ear. How is this possibly safe & sanitary to the public? Location should be shut down until employees properly wear a mask especially handling food and beverages. Won?t be going back and definitely wouldn?t recommend this location.

Delicious Ice tea and tasty muffins!

Nice staff, and pretty good donuts. The cookies & creme milkshake is what I usually go there for though. The only thing is is that I can't breath in there because it smells so strongly of coffee, and I don't drink coffee, but that probably is nice for other people so I don't care really

Got an Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich and S?mores iced latte, both were amazing and i can?t wait to try more!!!!

Robust Cafe is hands down the best breakfast in Leominster! I can?t get enough of their blueberry muffins and vanilla chai latte?s! Highly recommend!

delicious donuts made on site and fantastic coffees. i can?t recommend this place enough. and the owners are lovely

Not accommodating to dietary restrictions Revisited a year after the original review and they are still rude and unaccomadating

They pretty much just stole my money. I asked if they just had eggwhites only, they said yes, made a sandwich with extra things added. The picture outside you cannot see amount of herbs in the eggwhites. I asked them why it looked like that, and "I only wanted egg-whites." They wouldn't make me another sandwhich unless I paid twice to eat one sandwich. Everyone inside was shocked that they asked me to pay again. Horrible service, selfish manager, awful workers, awful attitude. They just lost a good handful

They jacked up the prices last week very far. They charged me $7 this morning for an iced coffee (not a gourmet flavor, just a regular) and a coffee roll. Looks like I have to go to dunks from here on out. Update: went back today for lunch and was disappointed again. $4.50 for a croissant with the tiniest dab of chicken salad. I'm done with this place and never going back.

ive never tried dillins before and i always crave my peanut butter choclate coffee! today instead of dunkins i decided to change it up on my lumch brake hoping they had a peanut butter coffee the last running drive thru about 12:15 was absolutly the sweetest and made my coffee even tho it wasnt a usual menu option. even told me if it wasnt good to come back! (tho the coffee was amazing) the kindest service i had since this covid shi! will deffinently be back for my lunch brales more often!

This is such a cute little cafe with amazing food and coffee! ??

Good coffee and morning staff. Afternoon staff is awful! They hire girls that get too overwhelmed too quickly over the simplest things. I went here this afternoon (drive-thru) I asked for a Large iced coffee with 1 cream, 1 sugar AND a medium raspberry iced tea with sugar. Not hard right? We pull up to the window and wait about 2 minutes. There's one girl running around like crazy clearly flustered. The other girl was just sitting in the corner texting. I'm ready to just drive away when I realize there's a

The coffee is phenomenal and it's nice and toasty inside on a cold day. The wall menu is a little hard to read but they do have menus at the counter too.

Watched the employee move all high end pastry with her untied back hair ! I wouldn't touch any of it! Other employees had hair tied back , would purchase from them but still thinking of first experience of hair every where

Don?t waste your time! The food and coffee suck, and they have terrible customer service! Just all around terrible place! Better off going to Dunkin? Donuts up the road, unfortunately! It?s that bad.

If I could give 0 stars i would but unfortunately I can only do 1 star . I went in there around 11:00 am and the girl working refused to make a sandwich . We asked for bacon egg and cheese on an English muffin and she just said " No I'm not making that " . Not I'm sorry we don't have whatever , just no !

Fresh baked goods are not available here. They have day old muffins which are dried out for $3.00. Definitely not worth it.

The girls working here so friendly. It was the first time I had been to that location. I wish I remembered there names, but I sure hope the enjoyed the pizza they were waiting for.

I love dippin donuts! Great coffee and great food! The staff here is very nice and I'm super happy whenever I come to this location.

Order the same thing every time always comes out different depending on who makes it. The price is also way different depending on who rings it out. Paid $5 today for a small iced coffee because the girl insisted everyone else has been ringing it up wrong. I won't be back

My four year old asks to go to "Robots Cafe" and get a donut. Great sandwiches, muffins, and truly great donuts in many varieties.

Great coffee. Friendly employees. Great baked goods and tasty quick sammiches. Good spot.

Glad we have Robust Caf? on our neighborhood ??????????

Friendly staff, great lattes and gluten free/vegan options !

I love it but not when someone is coughing. Sorry She should stay home she's working with food. She's probably not thinking and doesn't feel good.

Donuts were super fresh. My chai tea latte was hot and very good. I have officially broken up with Dunkin donuts

Sweet girls! Wish the coffee was more consistent, iced French vanilla, extra cream 1 sugar...sometimes it's AMAZING, other times...not so much...

Loved the vegan donut selection! They were so good! Excellent customer service!

Sat there and drink coffee with my friend and his mom it was a nice time and have to add that donut which was wicked good Boston cream thank you dipping

Very nice staff, great baked goods, delicious food

Love this place. Everything is always so good.

Very good location easily accessible from the street. Customer service is strong, and the only place that offers pistachio muffins. ??

Great breakfast sandwiches

So much better than Duncan donuts, coffee is richer, donuts are bigger and fuller I never go to Duncan. ??????

Tons of vegan options! I must stop for any vegan or nondairy eater!

Best of the best!! Highly recommend. Top quality food, drinks, & customer service.

Incredible coffee flavor menu (think Dippin? or Boston Donuts), good donuts, no Wi-Fi

Sandwich was not so good. Coffee was and staff was nice.

Best donut shop in Raynham and surrounding areas.Way better than Dunkin,Mary Lous & Honey Dew.

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