Nestled in the heart of Northampton, Ana Bandiera Chocolates is the kind of place you might expect to find in Boston, New York, or Paris--not in a picturesque farming community in western Massachusetts. Housed in a beautifully preserved historic building, the café embraces its 19th-century roots with original wood floors, vintage furnishings, and the timeless charm of an old-fashioned soda fountain. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles effortlessly with rich chocolate, creating an atmosphere that invites you to slow down and savor the moment before you've even placed an order. Watching my European-style dark sipping chocolate being prepared was a performance in itself. Every movement behind the counter reflected care and craftsmanship rather than routine. Paired with a warm brownie, the experience promised indulgence and exceeded every expectation. Crowned with a swirl of whipped cream, the sipping chocolate was impossibly smooth, velvety, and intensely rich without being overpowering. The first sip was so luxurious that the bustle of the café seemed to disappear, leaving nothing but the warmth of the cup and the deep, complex flavors of expertly crafted chocolate. The brownie followed with its own quiet perfection; warm, chewy, and deeply fudgy, delivering a decadent companion to an already unforgettable drink. Ana Bandiera Chocolates is more than a café; it's a destination for anyone who appreciates the artistry of fine chocolate. Sourcing cacao from across the Southern Hemisphere while honoring a tradition that stretches back to the ancient Aztecs, the shop transforms a simple afternoon treat into an experience worth lingering over. Northampton is fortunate to have a place of this caliber. It is a hidden gem that proves world-class craftsmanship can thrive far from the bustle of a major city. read more

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Disappointed After Hearing So Many Great Things I really wanted to love this place. As someone who works nearby, I've had countless customers recommend Ana Bandera's to me. People would constantly tell me how amazing it was and that I had to try it. After hearing so many positive reviews, I finally decided to stop in for a vanilla chai latte. Unfortunately, my experience was nothing like what I had heard. When I walked in, there were only about three customers inside. Right before me, another customer came in and was greeted with smiles, laughter, and friendly conversation. When it was my turn, the atmosphere completely changed. There was no greeting, no conversation, and honestly, I didn't feel welcome. The interaction felt cold, as if I was inconveniencing the staff just by placing my order. Since it was my first visit, I wasn't familiar with how everything worked. When my drink was ready, the employee simply placed it on top of the pastry case, said, "Have a good day," turned around, and walked away. There was no explanation, no smile, and no attempt to make a first time customer feel appreciated. I stood there for a moment in disbelief because I truly thought that couldn't be the entire customer service experience. I still left a tip because I believe in supporting people who work in customer service, and I hoped maybe it would brighten someone's day. But I walked out feeling disappointed, especially since it was raining and I had gone out of my way to finally visit a place that had been so highly recommended. Unfortunately, the drink itself didn't make up for the experience. The vanilla chai latte tasted overwhelmingly like straight chai. I couldn't taste any vanilla, it wasn't sweet at all, and it honestly wasn't enjoyable. To make matters worse, the drink was served in a to-go cup without being sealed, and it spilled all over my car on the drive back to work since it was filled to the top. When I arrived at work, I looked at the cup and honestly thought it looked like something I could have made at home and poured into a plastic cup. After such a disappointing visit, I decided to read some of the lower-rated reviews, and I noticed someone else had mentioned receiving an unsealed to-go drink that spilled as well (2reviews confirming this is not the first time) Knowing that another customer had experienced the same issue made it seem like this wasn't just a one time mistake. From the negative comments I read seems also the staff with attitude is a regular thing. I'm usually someone who believes every business deserves a second chance. I've had disappointing experiences elsewhere before, and if a business makes an effort to correct things, I'm more than happy to return. Sadly, this visit left such a poor impression that I don't see myself coming back. Customer service is just as important as the product you're serving, especially when you're welcoming someone for the very first time. I truly hope this was simply an off day, because based on the recommendations I received, I expected a much warmer experience. I genuinely wanted to become a regular customer. Instead, I left feeling unwelcome and disappointed. Would not be coming back and will be sharing my experiences with my customers. read more

Cute little chocolate shop with breakfast and lunch menu. Lots of seating indoor and outside. Cappuccino was good. Breakfast sandwhich was good too. read more

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One day I had time to kill and I went in and saw the most beautiful flan ever and then I had to leave to get my child. So I fantasised about this flan for like over a month. I finally made it back here for brunch but the flan was gone so I had a Benny. The Benny was insane. I brought home some pastries that were also amazing. So yeah. 5 stars easy! This is a clean classy place with stuff so good it would impress people from Chile and Switzerland. Not kidding. read more

Ana Bandeira is a super unique store that I wish I had visited more often. Everything they make seems to be well crafted, but especially their chocolates. The passionfruit-filled one was my absolute favorite. Good quality ingredients are evident in these chocolates. I'm really anxious to try their hot chocolates as they make several different kinds using legit chocolate, not the powdery fake stuff. They also make sandwiches and some other light foods that looked really good and another reason to stop by again in the future. The young lady working that day was very helpful and friendly. I saw a lot of students working on their laptops so the environment itself is calm and relaxing. read more

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Best coffee EVER, sourced directly from a single farm in Brazil. The cocoa as well - all family-run on both continents. A MUST to visit in the Pioneer Valley. I read more

Delicious, complex flavors made from scratch. What more can I say? I've tried the baked goods, a piece of chocolate, drinks, and breakfast. Everything was great. read more

Delicious fancy hot chocolate! Many choices to customize yours just the way you like it. Friendly staff and adorable ambiance. Will be back! read more

I need to go back to try more things! No surprise anything with chocolate was delicious. The brownie was rich with a deep flavor. The lunch menu was exciting and fresh! The iced mocha was not too sweet. read more

Clean slick cafe. Beautiful ambiance. Quiet, and quality offerings off desserts. The hours are extended compared to other cafes in the area. A bit on the pricey side but the desserts have delivered. read more

Well. Who knew? I've been here for a delicious pastry from time to time, but I am now sitting outside eating the most delicious breakfast I have had all year! It is a light, delicious omelette with cheddar and amazing mushrooms. Came with an English muffin, strawberry jam with whole strawberries in it, and a side salad for goodness sake. I am not exaggerating. Wins the best breakfast award, and I am a connoisseur of breakfasts! read more

Popped into this cafe on a freezing day because I was craving hot chocolate, and this place did the trick! The drink was rich and frothy, with real whipped cream and chocolate shavings to top it off. Inside was a bustling and cozy environment. Lots of places to sit, looked like it was well loved by locals. I was surprised to see they offered a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options and so many fun drinks to try. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great chocolates. Great coffee and chocolate drinks. Good spot to relax, hang out, or even get some work done...

I've been coming to Northampton for over two decades, and I was surprised to see ABC while walking to lunch. It seems less than a year old from what I can gather. Around mid-afternoon, I stopped for desserts to bring home to my wife and son. I tried a brownie, a chocolate chip cookie, a piece of chocolate bark, and a savory galette. Overall, these items were about average. The household favorite was the brownie. It had good flavor and texture. The chocolate chip cookie was decent, but not really noteworthy. The bark had a unique point of review. The only add in seemed to be those thin crispy matchstick potatoes you can buy in grocery stores. The chocolate was on the sweet side and the potatoes didn't really work for me. I prefer the classic add ins like nuts, salt and fruit. The savory galette didn't work for me either. It had some type of cheese, apple and onions (I think), but the flavor was completely dominated by what seemed like a bit of Dijon mustard. The flavor was too assertive. The texture was fine, but not on par with my favorite bakeries. The shop was cute. There were a number of people hanging out and/or working. I posted a pic of available drinks, but I already had a coffee. Service was friendly. Three Stars. I probably wouldn't repeat, but it may be worth a visit if you haven't been. read more

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If I could give Ana Bandeira more than a 5 star rating I would. Service was great and the coffee and pastry even better. This is located where Pastisserie was before. It's an easy walk from any parking area and it's open on Sunday! Bright and airy inside as well as warm and inviting. This was my first time here but I will be back. If pastry's not your thing, focus on their chocolate! read more

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We stopped in on vacation in Northampton and had a good experience. The cafe is beautiful, chocolates look amazing and there is a good assortments of baked goods and savory food options. The girl at the front register recommended a Spanish latte (it was awesome) and made some food recommendations to my husband. I had pao de quejo. They were yummy, but I was told they were fresh out of the oven and they definitely weren't. My husband had a benedict that he was really excited about but ended up being so lemony that it took over the taste of the rest of the dish. Despite the downsides, we enjoyed ourselves and would definitely give it another try! read more

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Great coffee place, with a friendly vibe and nice staff, everything was well done and timely

Not only is the food and goodies delicious, and the best mocha in town by far, but the staff is always lovely and the beautiful girl I think her name is Monica always is charming and welcoming! A great place to bring friends or get some work done read more

My friend's daughter who attends college nearby recommended stopping here. Their chocolate has a higher sugar content than Dandelion in San Francisco, which made my taste buds happy. Their ratio of tea leaves to tea is, IMO, off. Way too much tea for the amount of water in the cup. If I were to come back I'd ask for 1/2 of the leaves "to go" to make later, or ask for a large to-go cup. Cute little chocolate shop otherwise. It hits the sugar cravings. read more

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Very nice, old charm cafe and desert place. Excellent sweets, Great place for deserts. We enjoyed it on our travels to the area. Strongly recommended read more

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Very cute and unexpectedly good breakfast! Loved the sandwich and the cocoa, perfect drink for summer when you want a hot cocoa but it's too warm! The place is very cute and I will be back read more

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SUCH AMAZING BAKED GOODS AND FOOD!!! I LOVED the danishes and chocolate guava croissant ESPECIALLY. We kept going back up to order more and more goodies. We got 'real' food as well and it was very solidly good! The coffee and tea were good too! We sampled the chocolate and were blown away. The service was so friendly and helpful which was lovely! The shop itself is adorable; large enough for ample seating but small enough to feel comfy. Great vibe. Absolutely loved the whole experience and would very highly recommend!!! read more

The vibes inside are nice, but the drinks were pretty average. The earl grey aroma was definitely present, but the drink overall was super watered down. read more

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I would like to like this place. Came in for breakfast. Literally, the ONLY person in the whole place. My order took over 30 minutes to get, an outrageous amount of time. Whenever I've been here the service has just been so slow. Very annoying. read more

Cute little cafe with great ambiance. Ordered a ham egg and cheese crossiant with a slice of chocolate pie and a chocolate milk drink. Everything was so rich and decadent, but it was also VERY expensive. All the food was pretty good and the service was friendly. read more

I purchased a cashew butter twist with puff pastry made on-site according to a man sitting in the dining area... maybe the owner? He didn't engage me but the woman helping me was super friendly and gave out fabulous tips & insights for other bakeries in the area. I took a bite of the twist as I was walking back to my car :.. and holy wow! Perfect pastry! Not heavy...light ....crispy and flavorful! Bravo to whomever made it! The ambiance was pretty with the dark wood but there weren't many folks inside so it was kinda quiet. I'd go back for that yummy twist! read more

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Stopped in to check out this new location, previously known as Cafe Lenox, and was pleasantly surprised. I met Dave, who opened the store, and as someone who has an appreciation for cacao it was nice to hear his knowledge on chocolate. He was exceedingly attentive in helping me narrow down a choice of drink & food. The eggs Benedict was amazing....English muffins, I was told were homemade, everything was scrumptious! My choice of drink was a hot chocolate which you have the choice of having American or European style! Will definitely be back & recommending to anyone with a sweet tooth or in search of a quick bite! read more

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Fabulous salads--greens, mango and sprinkle of chocolate--yummy chocolates. Pleasant atmosphere.

The (relatively) new cafe opened by Ana Bandeira is wonderful. Great coffee, gorgeous pastries, lovely little brioches, and I had a scrumptious egg sandwich on their homemade English muffins. Great latte too. The two staff members were ultra cheerful and warm as well as efficient. And the chocolate, from the family farm in Espirito Santo, Brasil, is remarkable -- amazing that it should find a home in Northampton! read more

Went out for dinner in NoHo and accidentally stumbled into this amazing place!! Everything here is made with care, and they emphasize their personal touch in all that they make. I enjoyed the coffee here thoroughly, a very smooth and satisfying flavor. The cheesecakes were on ANOTHER LEVEL. Absolutely amazing, handmade by their baker. The staff there truly cares for the business. If you're looking for a local place that's worth supporting, you've found it! Even if you're just passing through, you won't regret coming in! Though I don't live close, I've been twice in the past week after discovering it! read more

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I like this place a lot and hope they do well. The coffee is good. The pastries are tasty and well made. The people who work there are pleasant and attentive. Bought a dark chocolate bar and it was top notch. The place is clean as a whistle. Whats not to like? I'll be back soon. Recommend that you give a visit. read more

In a downtown with great coffee/cafes (Tart, Woodstar, Haymarket, the Roost), Ana Banderia is a hidden gem. Great ambiance and seating (with power outlets!) great coffee, fabulous baked goods, several good food options and many chocolate options. You'll find something you love. read more

I stopped by at this quaint place for breakfast. The morning I walked in was it was quiet and rainy. The place has a beautiful interior with a faux brick wall and fairy lights strung everywhere, perfect for a rainy day. This place previously was called patisserie Lenox an amazing french patisserie with decadent pastries and food so I was so sad to see it close. However this place does a pretty good job at filling the role. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with ham and swiss cheese and a Brazilian cappuccino. Unfortunately they were out of whipped cream so I will have to come back to get the full experience. After ordering the service was quite speedy and the food arrived after only 3-4 minutes. I sat at a large table in front of the window and enjoyed the ambiance of NoHo. The drink was very good. I ordered my sandwich on a croissant and it was super flaky and the ham was great, not too tough. To my surprise the sandwich came with a salad. Nothing complicated only some simple greens. But the dressing was very good a citrus tangy dressing that pared perfect with the Sandwich. I couldn't leave without trying some of the chocolate. The employee working took me on a wonderful tour of all the chocolates and I picked out a cafe latte and a dark with walnuts. They were placed at a good price (about $3 an ounce) and were amazing. My only complaint would be the price of the food, I payed $20 for the sandwich and the drink but I guess that is what it's like everywhere these days :). I would definitely come back and enjoyed my experience here! read more

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Awesome food prepared fresh to every order. I love the Benwich with the salmon and goat cheese every time in there. Really great friendly and helpful staff and really enjoyable coffee. Had an awesome time with friends here, a really good place to sit down and chill out with a hot chocolate, cozy atmosphere:) read more

I can't speak to their chocolates. But, my friends and I had to wait for more than a half hour for two breakfast sandwiches. One was ordered with ham, but was served with bacon that was unappetizingly uncooked and wiggly. Coffee was so so. All and all very disappointing. Not recommended as a breakfast option. read more

Kill me now, bc life cannot get better than this. Genial service, amiable atmosphere, mind charging coffee, and divine pastries!

This place used to be so cool, but now the prices are really expensive, the portion sizes have gone WAY DOWN, and this place has just fallen from one of favorite spots in town. I don't know if there's new management, but after a few recent visits, I don't think I'll be going back. read more

If I could leave negative stars I would. From the stale old chocolates to the grumpy wait staff and the near dead clientele. Go to the chocolate place next door. It's wonderful. Please. You deserve good chocolate. read more

The Brazilian cappuccino was amazing and the chocolate was delicious too. We will definitely be back!

me and my friend were searching for someplace warm amidst the ravenous arctic winds and stumbled across this place. As soon as we entered we were pleased by the warmth in the atmosphere. upon ordering, we both asked for matcha lattes. Super excited to finally enjoy something hot. I asked the lady if the matcha came sweetened and she responded by saying the matcha was not sweetened and was not able to be sweetened as well. I glanced at my friend because I thought it was quite unusual there was no option to sweeten the matcha. But i ordered anyways. Per usual I fell for the peer pressured tip. So my $7.33 matcha was now $8.33. But I wasn't too mad about it because of how excited I was to enjoy my hot matcha latte. Once we finished ordering we found a seat and bantered for a bit. They called our names and we grabbed our drinks and sat back down, immediately noticing the hot matcha latte we were expecting was iced. Instantly shattering my heart. My attempt to warm up my body had failed and it wasn't even my fault. Normally, when a latte is ordered and having it iced was not specified, it would be served hot. But anyways, it was fine. As long as it tasted good. My friend took a sip first. when she took a sip the look on her face was so bad my heart sank. She looked like she had just seen her infant daughter slaughtered right in front of her. I looked at her and asked what was the matter, unsure as to why she had that reaction. She then began to explain how absolutely awful it was and how I HAD to take a sip for myself. Me and my friend are matcha fanatics and so we KNOW what's a good matcha and what isn't. So I ripped open my straw and regretfully so, took a sip. I instantly understood why she made the face she did. It was awful. As soon as I took a sip I was hit with the bitterness and chunkiness of the matcha powder. The bitterness I understood, but the chunkiness was unacceptable. Unbearable even. I added in some of their honey syrup in attempt to save it. But not even the honey could save it. Yes it was sweeter. But we simply could not get over how it felt like sand was in the drink. We made better matcha at home with the matcha packet we bought from walmart. Extremely disappointed. My friend was able to take AT MOST three sips before she decided she simply could not drink it. I made a sad attempt at chugging it but gave up 2 seconds in. I do not recommend this place at all. By the way when I asked for a matcha latte the worker went and checked their inventory because she wasn't sure if they had any. Maybe they don't make it much? I don't know. Or care. I just know it was bad. read more