Fun energy. It was a little loud the night we went, but overall it's nice to be in a popular place…read morewith great food!

After two lovely evenings at Macedonia Brook State Park, we awoke to hoots, hollers, and a black…read morebear who was just across the brook, helping to clean up food at neighbor's campsite. We banged pots and pans to scare him off, but decided not to fix our own breakfast. Off to the Villager Restaurant in Kent, where we had a fantastic breakfast on the patio. Great service, great people watching, and flavorful omelets and pancakes. A wonderful meal in a family restaurant.

BEWARE! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!…read more My daughter is hiking on the Appalachian Trail and came in looking for batteries for her headlamp. They were out of new batteries, so they sold her three AAA cells that they took out of a TV control for $1.50 each (ripoff even for new batteries). They promised her they were new and unused. She knew this seemed sketchy, but felt like she had no choice. When she finally tried the batteries this afternoon THEY WERE DEAD! Maybe it's all fun and games when you can stick it to a hiker, but now she has no working light for tonight. Now it's a safety issue. I hope they burn in hell!!!

Stopped at The Country Mart near Bull's Bridge while backpacking along the Appalachian Train in CT…read more Great resupply for hikers! This little store carries everything, but fuel. Water, sodas, Gatorade (2/$3). Pop-tarts, honey buns, Ramen, tuna, jerky and more. We even spied mini-BIC lighters at the register. The store also features a small deli offering cold sandwiches. Also, there are two ice cream freezers. The store provides two picnic tables out front for hikers to drop and refill packs. Several hikers were allowed to recharge cell phones after asking politely, us included. Northbound hikers have a choice of an easy blue blaze direct to the bridge or a slightly longer road walk (.2 mi) from the road crossing. After crossing through the covered bridge and gawking at the river and canal, head across the adjoing parking area and field to the store just across the highway.

Best coleslaw ever and really good sandwich Local folks…read morevery friendly. Wonderful experience.

A cute little deli on our annual drive to and from Western Mass. searching for breakfast sandwich…read moreand discovered this gem. Great Bacon, Egg and Cheese and Sausage , Egg and Cheese, made with care by the ladies of Ritchies. Small U shaped front outdoor area with a shaded picnic table or seating inside. Memorable in both the service and sandwich itself. Stop here now !!

The Warren General Store is so much more than a store! The prepared food is amazing. Items such as…read morechicken pot pie and shepherds pie are great meals. We stopped by after a hike today at one of the Warren Land Trust preserves and it was perfect to end with hot chocolate that included steamed milk and whipped cream, along with a chocolate chip cookie. The owner, John, is terrific and many times is checking folks out and offering friendly chatter. Not to be missed for so many reasons.

Nice place in a beautiful part of Connecticut. We arrived too late to have a sandwich made to…read moreorder, but they had grab and go. Great option on a Sunday afternoon. Good sandwich. No complaints! Nice service as well.

If you are looking for an amazing breakfast sandwich you got to go to the Bread Basket. They are…read morethey are loaded and taste amazing and for about 10 bucks I got a sandwich a coffee and an orange juice so the prices are better than going to McDonald's for all that and paying $15. They also have other homemade Goods pies cookies and just other interesting things to buy. They never disappoint!!

OMG! That's all I have to say! Heaven!!!! Bakes blueberry…read moreloaf, pumpkin, sandwiches. They are in Holyoke on Wednesday at the Holyoke Hospital parking lot

I swung by Vinny's a couple of days before Christmas - among other delicacies , I bought a jar of…read morethe marinara sauce to make a homemade pizza on the grill , which Ive Been doing for years . This was the best sauce I've ever used, bar none - everyone LOVED it ! Bravo Vinnys's!

Unexpectedly stopped by Vinny's - coming from NYC - this is the BEST Italian Deli I have ever eaten…read moreat! Holy YUM! 10/10 + friendly service.

We're briefly updating our commentary about the Bantam Market, but our thoughts about it haven't…read morechanged all that much. It remains a small, independently owned store with a surprisingly full stock, lots of fresh meats, deli items, produce, a large beer cooler with all the local and foreign brands you night desire, and a very friendly and helpful staff. We're especially fond of the nice folks behind the deli counter. Our complaints are about the same: the prices hover on the high side. The prices are generally quite a bit higher than the nearby Stop and Shop, but honestly, the quality of their locally produced items is far higher. Still, if you're buying some basics like soup or milk, you'll pay more here, and some prices can be really way up there. Sometimes we're frustrated by that, other times we're grateful to find some delicious fresh fish or prepared salads. Bantam is not our first market of choice, but we're here regularly for some things we like and want.

A small neighborhood market with a kickin' deli. Not really the place to do "normal grocery…read moreshopping", as others have previously stated, it's on the expensive side (in some cases, outrageously so). But if you're looking for unique food items, this is your place. For me, I stop in often just to pick up some fried chicken from the deli, it's the best around -- juicy & meaty, but not greasy, and the coating is very tasty. $6.99 a pound. That fried chicken is 5 Stars every time. Friendly crew, but the checkout can be a bit of a process though, the place does a brisk business, and the parking lot is always full.

I stopped by during my travels looking for a sandwich and just loved the whole set up of the place…read more There is a butcher area for all kinds of meats, all looked fresh and of great quality. Customers were coming in to pick up their meat orders. The deli area offers a variety of cold and hot sandwiches, salads, sides. Great selection. I ordered a roast beef and Swiss on a hard roll, with coleslaw and horseradish sauce. It was fantastic! The meat was flavorful and plentiful and that homemade slaw added a great little kick. They also have baked breads and goodies. I left with a sourdough bread and a choc chip cookie. There are some tables outside to eat. They also sell unwashed, unrefrigerated chicken eggs from a local farm. So great! I did buy these, but somehow they didn't make it into my bag which I did not discover until I got home, but other than that, service was super friendly and helpful. So refreshing to have quality customer service. The store is well organized, nicely decorated, and extremely clean. I recommend a stop in and I will make a point to return as soon as possible.

This is the best place in town to get really high-quality meat. Steve and John can be found there…read morejust about every day and they are two of the nicest people in town. They care about the town, community and the quality of meat they provide. The prices might be a little bit higher than what you would find at a local grocery store, but I promise you it's worth the money. They make everything in-house from bacon, breakfast sausage, steak tips, and they have the best pork chops around. When I have people over for dinner this is almost always where I will go to pick up what I need for dinner.

I went to the Ripe Tomato years ago, and my biggest take away was they had good bread. Between the…read moreslices ... Eh. So recently I gave them another chance, and in the passing time I believe there has been an ownership change. The bread is still good, very fresh and airy. But the interior is great as well! It was well seasoned, very tasty, and everything was made fresh to order. The meat was Boars Head, and chips were sold to accompany the sandwiches. Parking is room, but remember we are in bear country - some have been by their dumpsters.

Server made sandwich without wearing gloves. Ugh! Sandwich…read morewas ok, but a disappointment. I might go back one more time for a better experience.