I frequented this place in its early days and it maintains its high standard of all things wholesome. Today I had the Vegan Brekkie Tofu scramble, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and grilled tomato served with toast and mixed greens in balsamic vinaigrette. I enjoyed it completely. It was my one meal of the day and it delivered on every note. For new patrons, Please be patient they are making these meals with love in behind the scenes. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Vegan Brekkie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Cute coffee shop! Ample amount of seating and more seating on a heated patio. They have a self service 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! read more

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My grilled chicken and roasted red pepper sandwich on ciabatta came with a small salad. The taste was excellent. Hubby enjoyed his veggie burrito. The outdoor garden seating is beautiful. read more

We enjoy coming here with our college student when we visit. They have a nice variety of offerings and the prices are not too bad. The omelette, the two egg plate, and the egg sandwich are all very good. I also like the fact that the egg dishes come with a salad! The coffees are yummy. It's a place where you order and then get a table. The servers are all really, really wonderful. The setting is so lovely. We haven't yet been here when it's warm enough to sit outside but the covered patio is also lovely. We very much enjoy coming here! read more

This place has the best breakfast and coffee in town 10/10 I would totally recommend this spot for anyone that wants to eat something fresh and tasty read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Grilled cheese with avocado, bacon and egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

It was a lovely day to sit outside and have lunch at Esselon Cafe. The tulip garden and quiet patio setting was really a treat. This was my 2nd visit to this cafe so I knew there was no table service ...and while I don't really like that - the food makes up for it. I ordered the grass fed burger with cheddar on a ciabatta roll and it came with some greens on the side. The burger was really very good and was cooked perfectly....it was so good that I didn't even want to put ketchup on it It is not too often that you can eat a burger on a patio surrounded by tulips...really lovely time of year! They still lose a star for not having the table service that I like, but the food is good and I will go back again. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Herbal ice tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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This is a favorite stop -- a place we keep coming back to because it's consistently good. I usually forget to write it up because I'm too busy digging in or getting ready for something. Yet, it's a great find. The food is fresh and the service is friendly - The real challenge is going when it's not too crowded. In the warmer weather, the outside space is lovely, but we usually do best sitting inside where there are a steady stream of folks looking for tables. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - 3 Egg Mushroom, Cheddar, and Ham Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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Esselon is the quintessential cafe that checks all my " likes" . very pleasant staff , comfortable and 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! read more

came in on a sunday at 2:45pm for a vanilla latte, they had a line just for drinks & pastries when i walked in which was great. super friendly staff provided excellent service, didn't catch their names. delicious latte whipped up faster than expected, will definitely return. thank you! read more

I've been going here since I was a kid. It is amazing food every. single. time. My mom and I love the teas (but I have never tried the coffee) It can be a bit pricey but good for a treat yourself brunch moment. It can be hard to get a table sometimes if you go during peak business hours and the parking can be a bit tough. read more

The outdoor setting is effortlessly charming. While the food isn't flawless, it's enjoyable and satisfying. read more

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One of my favorite places, a group of us go most Sunday mornings. Plenty of parking in the two lots. I recommend the Challah French toast, and unlike most other places, they don't charge extra for Maple syrup! read more

Busy place but that's because the food is excellent. We ordered the apple crisp french toast and the crab cakes and a side of fries. The portions were huge and the flavors and textures were great. Will definitely come again read more

Ran out of vegan tofu scramble but rest of vegan brekkie was fine. Substituted some regular tofu. Vegan sausage patty only so so Double chocolate cookie to go Hope to get the full brekkie experience in future Great outdoor eating area under the trees read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Modified vegan brekkie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Delicious food and very quick! We stopped here on a long car ride and it was just what the doctor ordered! a fresh salad came with the egg sandwich and a cup of soup with the grilled cheese! great portion sizes as well! Yum! read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Egg Sandwich and Grilled Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Nice cozy breakfast place w interesting menu and good selection of coffees. I would give it a try if you're in the area.

Food was very good with large portions. You order at the counter get a number and the food is brought to your table. Limited indoor seating but plenty of beautiful outdoor seating. Right down the street from the New England falconry so it was a great stop for lunch after my visit there. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Veggie Brekkie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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This place has the coolest menu ever-very diverse. Have loved going there for years. Yummy food and great coffee.

Love the tomato soup with grilled cheese! Their menu has so many good options to choose from

Great variety of delicious food and drinks - breakfast and lunch. I've now been here a handful to times and it's consistently excellent. I prefer to sit outside close tot he beautiful garden. Ample seating inside and out. Service is friendly and professional. Highly recommended. read more

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Charming cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor dining options. The lavender latte was flavorful. The cookies here are huge! Delicious too and just perfect crispy top with chewy center. Staff were great and took time to look up allergen content. Much appreciated. read more

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I order my favorite beans to be delivered, always an easy transaction, beans arrive quickly and promptly.

I was so excited to have found an independently owned restaurant near where I was staying & this place was really special. The service was fast & friendly. I got the salmon tacos and they were DELICIOUS!! read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Salmon tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

This is a must visit brunch spot. Especially in the Fall with all the amber tree's surrounding you; it's literally breath taking to sit outside and take in all the beauty. The patio is meticulously kept, and just a place where you can relax and unwind. Catch up with friends, converse freely with family, or just hang out solo reading a good book. I love that they have a wide variety of vegan options. Their breakfast burrito was exquisite and large enough to share. I liked that the place was very clean, and all the workers were wearing masks and taking social distancing seriously. Their coffee was excellent, I enjoyed their cappuccino made with oatmilk? I think it was. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town and try other things from their menu. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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We just checked our Amherst college and wanted to grab a bite nearby. Found this place on Yelp which is about 15 mins drive away. The establishment is pretty large with plenty outdoor seatings as well for those who relish on New England weather. Here, you order at the counter and take a number card and find your own seats and the staffs will bring the food to you. I ordered the grilled portobello mushroom sandwich which came with grilled vegetables on a ciabatta bun. It was really tasteful and come with a large side salad. I also ordered a small order of fries and it's one of those skinny thin fries which was not really to my liking and because they're small, it's easy to over fry. My wife got the fish tacos which she ate them all. What she liked about these tacos is that they just use one layer of corn tortilla instead of many places doubling up. My son got the chicken quesadilla which was a humongous portion. His only complaint was it was a bit soggy and runny and hard to pick up and eat in a sitting. They also got gf raspberry chocolate cupcake which they liked the chocolate portion but the frosting was a tad sweet. My son got a lemon bar which he devoured in minutes. All in all, pleasant food and the only other complaint is the wait to get your food was a tad long. I would recommend this place. read more

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Fantastic food, great ambiance. Really unique outside seating and many covered outdoor seating. I had a chicken burrito with a fresh salad and house vinaigrette that was fantastic. read more

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Such a cute place! The staff were really great and helpful, answering a couple questions about allergens even when there was a line. I had the tomato bisque, which was absolutely delicious, and the Maple Sage Latte, which was so flavorful! The atmosphere was very loud on a Friday at 1PM, so you might want to choose a different time to go if you want to read/do work. The food did come out fast and was delicious! read more

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Stumbled on Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting randomly today on our way to Yankee Candle and I have to say we are SO happy we did! This experience was truly wonderful and the food was DELICIOUS! It was busy when we went with ALL tables filled - for obviously a good reason! You order at the cash register first and they'll give you a number. You then grab a seat and pick up your drinks at the other side of the register while your food gets delivered to your table. Super easy to do and despite how busy it was, we were able to get a table not even 5 minutes after we placed our order! Woohoo! It was a rainy day and so I opted for a hot tea. I ordered the Jasmine pearl green tea which came to our table in a lovely tea pot! It was aromatic, warm, and reminded me of my childhood drinking tea with my grandparents. My partner opted for a cappuccino which was beautifully made with tons of hearts in the milk foam. He paired it with a biscotti which he named one of the best he's ever had! For our meals, I ordered the Tupelo hash. My goodness, this was delightful! It came with TWO beautifully poached eggs and crab cakes. It also came with a side of bread and a lovely dressed salad. My partner ordered the salmon eggs benedict which he inhaled due to how delicious it was. The hollandaise was beautiful made! We were very impressed. Overall, I'm so happy we discovered this gorgeous Cafe! We look forward to coming back and trying out the menu. Thank you for such wonderful service, cleanliness, and an impeccable meal! read more

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Yummy food! Gets crowded but is worth the wait. Their coffee is great and we bought some Beans to take home too read more

Long meandering lines generally signify a place is popular amongst locals, ie., those who keep it afloat. Such was the case this blue sky morning. Orders are taken once you hit the counter inside, then you locate the indoor or outdoor table. Our group of five found a spot on short time, where we waiting patiently sipping non-bitter coffee. As one one finds great coffee needs no help, I drank mine black. Breakfasts within our group varied from vegan to vegetarian to Tupelo crabcake. The blueberry pancakes had plenty of tiny berries, reminiscent of the canned variety. Note: when pouring your syrup, know that it lacks the viscosity of thick maple, and is more dousing with a water-like consistency. read more

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Really wonderful place to eat outside. The food is delicious and they present it artfully. Coffees with great taste and designs. I'll check back in when I return to eating inside. read more

Food is always superb here!! My only complaint would be for them to offer other varieties of their bennys. So far everything I've eaten has been amazing!! I am a regular at this place now!! read more

What is better than Esselon?! Eating in the porch or garden is a treat. When it's cold, eating inside is fine too. Breakfast burrito or eggs Benedict are my go-to favorites with a latte. The peanut butter chocolate chip cookie is a must! I appreciate the freshness, salads on the plates and overall consistency. They are busy on weekends so be patient. It's all worth the wait. read more

This is one of my favorite brunch spots ever! I always order the Tupelo Hash and a side of blueberry pancakes. The crab cakes in the Tupelo Hash are amazing. Pancakes are some of the best in the area. Every coffee drink I've ever gotten here has been perfect as well. Highly recommend the honey nut latte. The outdoor seating is so nice. 15/10 would recommend! read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Tupelo Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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We ordered bacon Benedict, breakfast burrito with aside of veggie sausage, pancakes and French toast. Two cappuccino and a hot chocolate and a ice coffee mocha. We enjoyed the meal very much. The maple syrup is local. And the coffee is excellent. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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Highly recommend. Delicious food and amazing service. If you happen to be around this part of Massachusetts you should stop by. Enjoy! read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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The patio was full of zen with people relaxing for the day. Perfect day and the food was so yummy. Crab cakes with poached spot on eggs, salad and sourdough bread!! Thank you for the food and positive energy for the start of the day! read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Tupelo Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

A really great brunch spot in the Amherst/Hadley area! Came here as a group of 3 and it was a bit confusing at first because it looked like a sit-down but quickly learned to order at the front and then sit wherever you please. They also have outdoor seating, which would've been perfect, had it not been raining the day I went there. The food and coffee were really good. Better than a lot of brunch places I've been to. Service was great and welcoming. I highly recommend stopping by! read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

I frequently visit Esselon for lattes and to get work done in their cafe. The vibe is a little dark and loud in the main cafe space, but there is also outdoor space to work as well. I decided to try something new, their coconut cold foam cold brew (so good) and a oat muffin, which was also yummy. There isn't much space inside for how many people go to this spot every day, but all in all, a great spot to meet a friend or get work done. read more

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting - Oat muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

I really appreciate your GF muffin. It is tasty and I am always happy to see it in the case. When you run out, I am lost. I don't want a brownie or cookie for breakfast, and unfortunately, the GF bread offered for toast and sandwich is pretty unpalatable. It would be terrific if you could up your game for GF options. It shouldn't be hard. You have many devoted fans who are gluten free. Help us out here please! Keep the muffins well stocked, and get yourself a better bread. Please, and thank you. read more