The Worcester City License Commission approved a string of business license applications June 12, clearing the way for several restaurants, cafes and bakeries to open in Worcester.

Rafael Sapait received approval for La Colada Restaurant at 891 Main St, a Latin American and Ecuadorian concept with operating hours that include early morning service and evening hours through the week. Melanie Maldonado won approval to open Melt Gelato & Crepe Cafe at 414 Chandler St, offering homemade gelato, crepes, paninis and coffee. Denise Kapulka received a common victualler license for Elm’s Cafe and Catering LLC at 130 Hamilton St, which the applicant said will operate intermittently for events. Esther Saray Cecilia was approved to open Sarita’s Bakery at 875A Main St, described as an El Salvadoran bakery adjacent to an existing restaurant the applicant’s family operates.

Matthew Perry was approved for Yoke & Crom at 1130 Pleasant St, a French-style patisserie focused on croissants and fruit tarts. The commission also approved an all-alcohol license request for Artis Corporation DBA Polar Royale at 68 Safford St; the applicant said Polar Royale is a Latin chicken restaurant brand with multiple locations elsewhere and is seeking an alcohol license for the Worcester site.

Commissioners and staff raised routine questions about hours, operations and police concerns where relevant; Sergeant Sajid Thomas Needham raised no issues on the applications that required conditions beyond standard licensing checks. The items moved, were seconded and were approved by the commission in public votes recorded during the meeting.

Several applicants thanked commissioners and staff; commissioners welcomed new small businesses to Worcester and wished them luck opening.