This is your quintessential small town American eatery. It's unassuming on the outside with a very…read moredated, all light wood, unrefined interior. I ordered a banana waffles with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs were perfect, the bacon was great and the waffle was amazing. It had bananas on the inside only and though it would've been nice if it had some additional banana slices on top with some whipped cream, I did literally get what I ordered! This place doesn't give off "above and beyond" vibes, it's all straightforward. This place is the epitome of "what you see is what you get" and I got what I got, and what I got was good!

Food and service were great. My husband had an omelet and I had tuna wrap. All were superb. They…read moregrill the wrap a bit so it comes out crispy. You can tell they put extra care in their food preparation for sure. Beverages were good - hazelnut iced coffee and unsweetened ice tea. Hash browns were a little undercooked and it's a bit noisy. But everyone that worked there that we talked with was amazingly friendly. Will definitely go again!

Disappointing experience. I ordered the 3 eggs and toast for $10, but after adding a coffee and a…read moreside of potatoes, my bill shot up to nearly $20. The cheap add-ons shouldn't cost as much as the actual entrée. Nothing here is homemade--everything is clearly purchased in bulk from Costco (Kirkland brand) and Restaurant Depot. If you're expecting authentic, scratch-made kielbasa or pierogies, look elsewhere. To make matters worse, they shortcut the cooking by deep-frying the bacon and home fries before finishing them on the grill, leaving the food completely oversaturated with grease. Heads up for future customers: They are also cash-only

Here's the rundown: this is a cute little hole in the wall with limited dining space. The wait…read morestaff is friendly enough but not super attentive. You want your water refilled? You will need to ask. My major bugaboo is that the menu is pretty unclear. If you order a veggie omelette you might think it comes with at least some veggies in it. Apparently the $9.99 is the base price for just the eggs, and each item is added for $0.99 each. So when we ordered we were asked if we want all the veggies, it was unclear that this meant do you want to add $10 worth of extra items to the omelette. (Cheese is somehow extra too). The food was fine. Not worth $38 for eggs, toast homefries and the aforementioned omelette. So this is a once and done for us. And yes as others have said this is a cash only place.

Great food in Holyoke! Served really quick and clean. Near a cool train station and has parkingread more

From the owner: Choo Choo's Ice Cream in Holyoke, MA, offers a delightful escape into the world of comfort food and…read moreirresistible ice cream treats. Our menu is a heartwarming blend of classic favorites that evoke nostalgia, w/ generous helpings of homemade ice cream

This is a great little mom and pop breakfast shop, the prices are amazing! You can have a whole…read morebreakfast under $15-$20. My go to is always the blueberry pancakes which are HUGE ( the size of the whole plate ) the servers and staff are super friendly and were very attentive on making sure I got anything I needed! I would recommend this place

On the hunt for breakfast and landed on this spot. I have to say I feel like I went back in time,…read morereminds me of my grandmothers house back in the day. It's a seat yourself kind of place so we found our way to the back and found a table. The server come over shortly after and took our order. We both ordered coffee, 2 eggs, sausage patty, home fries, and toast. The coffee was very weak basically tea. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. Very underwhelmed. The ambiance is very dated and due for a renovation.

A spacious restaurant with beautiful river views and top notch food. I was there with family but…read morethe waitress Jen was friendly, able to answer all our questions, and the delivery of the order was fast. I had a cup of clam chowder and the short rib shepard's pie. I'm rarely satisfied with clam chowder, needing to add a pat of butter, some salt, or the ratios are off. No such worries here, and I had a pleasant cup of creamy chowder with a hearty mix of clams and bite size potatoes. The main course was so savory. Mashed potato topped with a flavorful beef gravy, covering a juicy layer of tender short rib. Underneath, peas, corn, and carrots that had been cooked by the skillet the whole thing is served in. I'd gladly come back and try more of this place's offerings.

Have stepped foot here a few times as a western mass native. Each time i go I'm always delighted to…read moresee a new specials menu. A classic Caesar salad never fails, and the fish tacos were quite good as well. Next time, I'm for sure getting the skillet Mac because the bite that was offered to me was just delectable. I love the location and views here and the service is very fast and efficient. If you're looking for a place to get a nice drink with some nice people with a nice view this is your spot.

Cool high ceilinged industrial space with booths, an old time lunch counter, tables, high tables…read moreand a few outdoor tables on a covered patio. Order at the counter. Very inventive menu with some great sandwich options, salads, side veggies, and more. We struggled on what to get because everything looked tasty. The guy taking orders/running the register gave us great suggestions and knew the menu well. We went with a burger, fish sandwich, chicken Milanese sandwich and chilled long bean salad. We all traded bites and everything was excellent. My chicken was thin and crispy and still juicy on a perfect sesame seed bun with arugula and aioli - squeeze of lemon on top and we're good to go! Burger was juicy, and flavorful and the blackened fish was most delicious. The long beans slayed in an Asian type dressing with some Chiles in it - just the right amount of spice. Great selection of beer and wine plus tasty n/a drinks too. The pie slices sounded great but we couldn't pass up on the soft serve. Current flavors were corn and brown butter caramel. We got a swirl of both and inhaled it. Well worth a visit!

Loved that they host engaging lecturers . Ot was a busy crowded space for a science talk, good AV…read more Thanks,

I arrived just after they opened at 6am and spent the entire day here as my "office." Yes, it was…read morecoffee with a bagel to start, a lovely sandwich for lunch and then I was there as they closed for the day at 3pm. No one minded at all. Comfortable seating and great coffee. I started the day with a toasted bagel with cream cheese. I thought it was going to be jalapeno cream cheese but it ended up being cream cheese topped with jalapenos. Okay, different but still good. Lunch was a ham and cheese sandwich that was nicely loaded and served with fabulous kettle chips. Filling and inexpensive. Wifi worked well and the place was quiet enough all day that I was able to work easily. A few Zoom calls here and there, comfortable. I would absolutely return to Dam Cafe. [Review 1684 of 2024 - 1231 in Massachusetts - 22707 overall]

This spot is kind of a hidden gem, off the beaten path. It's in an older building, what you'd…read moreexpect in New England diners. The menu is generous, the portions good, the taste is great. The service was good and the vibe was good. I'd def come back.

Cute and cozy pub. We went the day after thanksgiving, after going to the Feztival of Trees in West…read moreSpringfield. It was snowing and we wanted some French onion soup to warm us up! We got seated right away, but it was busy for the time (mid afternoon). Our server was very friendly and the food came out quickly. The French onion soup hit the spot and was some of the best I've ever had. Rich beef broth, tender onions, nice and hot, and of course perfectly melted cheese. We shared a patty melt with onion rings. The patty melt was overdone - we ordered medium but it was beyond well done. Still flavorful but would have preferred it as ordered. They had a large patio which must be nice in the summer. A lot of the photos showed it being in a shopping mall, but those must be old, because it is a standalone restaurant. We will definitely go back when in the area, especially when we want French onion soup!

The rudest and slowest bartender I've ever had. She said her name was Julie. She was arguing and…read moreinsulting staff members right in front of the bar. Not to mention my Guinness took 15+ minutes because she was busy bullying the older server. My food was quick but mediocre. I got the New Yorker and it seemed like they were trying to negate the fact that it's bottom of the barrel meat by throwing about a pound on it. Overall a horrible experience. Was expecting a hole in the wall Irish pub. Ended up spending $50+ on a sandwich and two beers. All the while the bartender was fighting with the staff in front of everyone.