OMG! These lady bakers were sent from heaven! Every single amazing cupcake, cookie, brownie and…read morecheesecakes not only look incredible, they are the finest desserts I have ever eaten. The store itself is immaculate and their products are displayed to entice. I have it on good authority that their gluten free offerings are the best in western Mass. This is our go to place for sweet treats. The coffee dcupcakes are a personal favorite as well as their mini cheesecakes. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

I've tasted their cakes and cupcakes, which happen to be as delicious as every one within their…read moresample platter.

When we lived in Amherst, this was a regular spot for us and each time we are back, this is one of…read moreour first stops. My husband has also been known to hop on his motorcycle, make the 3 hour drive out and back, just for their sandwiches. Quality is fantastic. Menu is varied and so delicious, and there is something here for every dietary need amd sensitivity. The staff is fantastic and service is quick. It does get busy, so consider ordering online. We do love eating there since the vibe is so chill. Seating inside gets you plenty of cool retro posters amd outside a great view of Amherst. We love The Black Sheep!!!!

I had lunch from Black Sheep today. It was a takeout order. The sandwich I purchased was less than…read moreimpressive and poorly wrapped so when I went to open it, it all fell apart. The ordering process was confusing. It asked you to omit things that you didn't want on the sandwich and it made it seem like the sandwich would include lots of different ingredients. Actually, it didn't include very many ingredients at all. If you wanted more ingredients like Cheese and mayonnaise and cucumbers and carrots for example, you had to pay extra for those ingredients. I got the half sandwich and it was pretty modest portion. It was enough but only just. I also ordered chips, a drink and a cookie. My lunch was over $20. I believe the total cost was $23. The drink alone was over three dollars. This is a very expensive place to get lunch. This was a one and done for me. I will not be returning to the Black Sheep.

I've been here several times: always good quality merchandise and produce which brought me back…read more Nice to have this lovely local spot that doesn't have the "chain store" vibe.

Very nice Farm store. Had no idea where I was because it was so dark…read more Loved all the different selections of specialty items such as jelly, honey, fresh produce and candy. The bakery had great selections which we chose quite a few. Coming back in the day time lol

Once again I ordered a birthday cake, albeit a bit last minute. Greggory's did not disappoint!! I…read morehave to wait until a bit last minute because I have to make arrangements for someone to pick it up for me. If you are looking for a beautifully designed cake that is just as delicious as it is beautiful Greggory's Pastry Shop is your place. Don't forget a couple of whoopee pies for the freezer ....

Greggory himself took good care of me when I arrived late, at the end of his workday. He made the…read morespace to keep the shop open a bit more for me, and I did my best to not hold him up. I was buying a last-minute birthday cake, and found a delectable selection of ready-made cakes that he had baked and decorated. Next to them were an assortment of remaining pastries from the day in his display case, each a different kind of fluffy indulgence. Even if I wanted to be considerate of his time, he appreciated me taking the space to choose the cookies and pastries I took home alongside a Black and White frosted marble cake. Before I left, he managed to tell me a story as a token of his gratitude. Greggory had been making cakes on the other side of the country, and how even if people from around the world came to his host's shop for cakes, the human connection meant more than just the art or industry of cake making. The area he came home to has a community of people who became his clients, regular customers, and friends. Before I left, I was touched that even if I were being his last customer of the day, he treated me as if I were as important as his first or any in between. No, I didn't get to clear out his remaining stock, even if I wanted to try each of what remained. But I know where to look for him when coming east from 91--he's to your right on the south, at the corner of the building I'd describe as "that house-like outlet strip mall barn." Yes, the nearby farms do help this description appear natural. :)

No retail, order in advance only…read more Really skillful baking with all things but their gluten and vegan skills are quite epic. Uses seasonal ingredients and offers rotating specials. You collect your order at a loading dock in Amherst. Beautifully packaged and creative! 10/10 triple berry gluten free pie crust. Ordered a gluten free crust fruit pie for a birthday. Prompt communication due to seasonal ingredients changing led to a delicious and beautiful creation (they made a custom pie top to make it a birthday special!) The gluten free birthday person said "Magnificent!" noting they somehow achieved thin flaky layers of crust without crumbling or being gluey--which is a rare feat. Will be going back and ordering more in the future!

Realized it's been two years since I reviewed Lemon Bakery. I am SO sticking with five stars…read more Another year of delicious gluten free pumpkin pie. The flavor of the pumpkin pie filling is the best - and a superior gluten free pie crust. Plus, this year we also got the "many berry crumb topped" pie. Excellent! It's really wonderful to share food with friends who have gluten allergies. Thanks Lemon Bakery.

Esselon is the quintessential cafe that checks all my " likes" . very pleasant staff , comfortable…read moreand classic New England atmosphere complete with the coffee bean roaster in sight . Made to order salads , soups , sandwiches ; quite an eclectic menu , and excellent coffee . All at a very fair price . Esselon has been a favorite of ours for many years . despite ups and downs in the economy , they have never wavered in quality and friendly , upbeat staff . Consistency!

Cute coffee shop! Ample amount of seating and more seating on a heated patio. They have a self…read moreservice station for water and condiments. I ordered the mushroom and ham omelet, it was so fluffy! Definitely a good portion. The sour dough bread was good, but a bit tough. I wanted to try the lamb sausage patty so I added it on the side. The golden latte was one of the most unique coffees I've ever had. It was a tumeric based coffee with other spices like cardamom and cinnamon, actually really good!

What a great place! My second time here, years after the first and finally finishing my review.read more

Before the menu change, I ordered a vegan tofu reuben with their delicious slaw, called a "Cosmos."…read more It was so good, I ordered it again, thinking it was impossible for them to get it right two times in a row. They did. So I came back a THIRD time and ordered it AGAIN, just to see if they can still keep their vegan cheese melted just right on top. It was incredible, AGAIN. Now that I've gotten this out of the way, ask where it is on their new menu as it is under revision--I don't like the tempeh version as much. Onto the rest of the atmosphere of Cushman. One of the most pleasant features of Cushman Market and Cafe is that it is nestled at an important corner in northeast Amherst. You need to travel further west to get to The Mill District and not much opens there early, and there's little else I can recall in the other cardinal directions. It's a pleasant trip, with plenty of parking in front, behind, and in a strip of side road across the street. I've never been in the market, so let me keep talking about the Cafe. The atmosphere of the Cafe is wonderful, with locals, safety officers, and regulars all visiting at each meal hour from breakfast to lunch. Nestled inside what looks like an old barn, complete with doors still hanging, Cushman has memorabilia from decades of music, sports, politics, and news frozen under acrylic, different for many of their tables. The café seems to have at most 20 chairs, and the staff behind the counter will deliver it to your table, call your name, or leave other orders by a stand near the back entrance. Cushman Cafe offers a variety of meals, alongside baked goods and freshly mixed café drinks. While I'm not a fan of the switcherels, I have enjoyed their dirty Chai lattes, iced teas, fresh coffees, and free water if I recall in a pinch. They have gender neutral bathrooms--which is great if you're tired of waiting in line for one of two as they are large but single occupancy. They offer cold panini sandwiches, hot panini, all sorts of eggs, egg sandwiches, and egg breakfasts, vegan and vegetarian options, alongside a seemingly visible carnivorous focus for their new menu's default. If you had a chance to hop on a bus and travel around Amherst, or you were passing through to the highways, Cushman Cafe is worth a quick stop. I've rarely had to wait long for my meals even in busy hours, and this is because of the large and competent kitchen, who--if you'll remember--can get a delicious sandwich right any day of the week. I hope cell service returns there!

Cashier ignored a ten-year-old child waiting at the counter while helping others literally over his…read morehead. When I stepped in and politely confronted him, he told us to shop somewhere else. He didn't seem to care that he'd made a child cry, and neither did his supervisor who watched the whole time.

Takes their phone off the hook to evade following federal laws about assisting disabled customers…read more I got hurt trying to manage on my own because my car was out of gas entirely.

Great location, right next to our hotel. Lots of menu options ... hard to choose. I went with the…read morepastrami sandwich. The apple aioli was surprisingly good. I dipped instead of having it on the sandwich. The carolina mustard was my favorite Bbq sauce. They had amazing looking desserts as well.

Third time's the charm? Nope. Try sixth time's the disappointment…read more I've given Wildwood BBQ about a half-dozen chances now, and I really wanted to like them. It's a small local spot, and I hate bashing those. But at a certain point, you have to call it what it is. Let's be clear: this is a BBQ joint. BBQ is their featured food. Ribs are a signature dish when u call yourself BBQ. So, my expectations weren't sky-high, but they weren't low either. You expect smoke, moisture, some love. I mean you're supposed to make it taste good right? What I got on my last visit? Ribs as dry as sawdust. Not "a little overcooked." I mean crumbly, chewy, sad sawdust. And then there was that flavor - you know the one. That lovely classic refrigerator note. That faint, musty, "I've been sitting in a walk-in cooler for three days too long" taste. Unmistakable. Dropping $40 feeling like you're eating leftovers from someone else's bad cookout is a special kind of frustration. Here's the thing about running a small business: you have to pay attention. To the little things. To the refrigerator flavor. To dry ribs. To the fact that a customer who has come back six times is now writing this review because nobody in charge seems to care. It'll be hard to go back. Not because I'm angry - just tired of spending good money on food the kitchen clearly isn't tasting. Verdict: Great location, nice people at the counter? Maybe. But the food needs a serious wake-up call. And until then, I'm out. I wonder if they will take notice or the owner will just wonder why the business thins out.