I went to The Starving Artist recently and honestly had a terrible time. I waited around 20 minutes…read morefor my food, and when it finally came out it was cold, like it had been sitting there forever. On top of that, I asked twice for my plain black iced coffee, and it didn't show up until after I finished eating, which kind of defeated the purpose of ordering it. It genuinely felt like the staff was more focused on chatting with each other than taking care of customers. The vibe from the employees was also not great. When I mentioned I was vegetarian, I got a reaction that felt really judgmental and dismissive, which made me uncomfortable. When I asked for the Wi-Fi, I got hit with a snarky, "Do you not see the sign?" while they pointed at something completely hidden. The whole thing came off as really passive-aggressive. Overall, the service felt rude and unwelcoming, the food was cold, and the drink situation was just annoying. I left feeling like I had spent money just to be treated poorly. I've actually given this place a few chances, because I do like the aesthetics, but the food and service are just not good. The food is bland, and I don't feel like paying $20 for something that tastes like cardboard. ALSO I ordered a kale salad and the kale wasn't even massaged. It was just straight up kale dressing and a few pumpkin seeds. This was $17 by the way.

The crepes at The Starving Artist Creperie are spectacular. It's what lures us back here when we…read morevacation in or drive through the area. Most recently my husband and I split a turkey club crepe, French onion crepe and seasonal strawberry rhubarb crepe. All brilliant. 2 years ago when we came through we had the French toast breakfast crepe (which included eggs and bacon inside it) which I still think about because it was delicious, but so confusing that those flavors were so good together. The little salad given with the lunch crepes is appreciated too. This spot is usually pretty busy. You order at the counter, take a number and sit. They have a fridge of tap water carafes you can grab for your table and they will bring the kitchen items out to you. Sometimes there's an in shop singer. It's a nice space with flowers, art and local interest items as decor. The only uncomfortable moment is it bottlenecks a lot by the order counter and can be crowded there.

Wonderful cafe in Lenox! We stopped in for breakfast on our way through town and were very glad…read morethat we did. The menu is outstanding: a wide variety of freshly prepared, flavorful, nutritious dishes that are inclusive of all manner of dietary preferences. The service could not have been more lovely. The gentleman the counter was extremely helpful and welcoming. We got the breakfast burrito and the Southwest omelette, both of which were outstanding. Fresh, flavorful. Both came with home fries and salad, which were wonderful accompaniments. We left satisfied and fueled up for our journey. Would 100% stop in again next time we are in town!

We stopped into Haven Cafe and Bakery for breakfast while staying in Lenox for a few days over…read moreFebruary vacation, and it was such a great find! Everything was delicious--especially the omelet topped with perfectly seasoned, incredibly flavorful tomatoes. Yum! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the only real downside was the limited parking. Overall, a wonderful breakfast spot we're glad we discovered!

My brunch at Café Boulud at Blantyre was a dream from start to finish. Blantyre is so beautiful, it…read morelegitimately made me gawk. The fireplace in the lobby gave the chilly day a magical, wintery coziness. The staff is amongst the warmest, most attentive restaurant staff I've ever experienced. The food was exquisite. The coffee was exquisite. The decor and view was exquisite. Even the bread and butter was exquisite! I started with the Endive and Pear Salad and had the Blueberry Pancakes as my main. Both were so well balanced, the salad especially refreshing and charming. I had never eaten pancakes that were so dense yet fluffy with a crispy edge. I hope to one day return because it was an experience I'll never forget.

"Blantyre redefines luxury dining. With impeccable service, opulent ambiance, and exquisite…read morecuisine, every visit is an unforgettable experience. Indulge in the epitome of culinary excellence at Blantyre."

When out of town I love trying local coffee shops. Unfortunately this one was not as satisfying as…read moreI had hoped. I waited almost 10 minutes for an iced latte despite the fact that there was only one person who ordered ahead of me when I arrived. The drink was ok. I think six depot coffee is a little overrated in these parts. They have a decent restroom which is nice if needed after spending the day walking around town.

A great way to round out the small town experience in the Berkshires. This cute corner cafe offers…read moreup a variety of coffees, sandwiches and pastries. I enjoyed a damn fine cortado here (even on a sweltering morning). Unfortunately closed on Sundays -- missed that option.

Beyond terrible. Had gyro. Stone cold. Bread wet. Beef ice cold. Almost inedible for $16…read more Run there are so many other good options close by.

Hidden gem in the Berkshires. Enjoy a salad of sandwich on the lovely terrace overlooking Edith…read moreWharton's exquisite gardens. Staff always friendly and inviting.

We got right in on a Saturday around 11am...it was snowy morning so that may have helped avoid a…read morewait. This was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. The service was so friendly and so efficient. Since my friends and I are doing "dry January" we order faux mimosas...which we made ourselves at the table...sparkling water and orange juice. We had coffee and teas (a good selection of teas!) The two best items we tried were the Full Stack Lemon Ricotta Pancakes & the Eggs Benedict with Avocado, Bacon & Brie Eggs Benedict. The pancakes were lemony and creamy and not too sweet. The Benedict was savory, the poached eggs were perfectly cooked (runny), and the English muffins were toasted to perfection. The avocado and bacon and Brie was so savory and creamy and in sync with the hollandaise sauce. SO GOOD! We also had the Sweet Potato Bacon Hash, which tasted delicious but the texture was a little mashed potato-like. I wished the potatoes had a bit more structure. The Corned Beef Hash (side) was not special, just basic corned beef hash. Large fruit plate was fresh with a great variety of fruit! I will come back again for sure!

Was staying at the hotel across the street with the hubby for the weekend and decided to give this…read moreplace a try, If not for yelp I wouldn't have even known it was there. Instantly felt welcomed (bad experience, we had previously went to another local and werent served due to a few underlying issues, Im white hubby isnt - so we had lost hope for the area and were now anticipating that everywhere)!!! NOT HERE!!! Menu isnt giant, but had lots of options, OMG - Let me warn you, The chicken sausage (you get 2) is GIANT... Like the size of burgers, I wish they had told us how big because the hubby and I both got an order. Everything was really good, Lemon Ricotta pancakes were so subtle in all flavors yet really good, not over powering just delish. The owner/Manager/Chef even came over to chat and check in, great service all around, great portions and great prices. Would definitely come back when we come back!

We've just made our first visit to Dulu and the Doctor Sax House, and we are HOOKED! The historic…read moremansion was recently (beautifully!) renovated to create a cozy bar, various dining spaces, and fireplace lounge seating tucked throughout the rambling first floor rooms, plus elegant sleeping quarters located on the upper floors. We enjoyed dinner before an event, then returned afterward for late-evening cocktails next to the fireplace, and we can attest that there is no other space that feels like Dulu in the entire Lenox/Stockbridge/Lee area! The vibe is classic yet modern, intimate, but also a little bit edgy, with a funky eclectic decor and quiet club music playing in the background - a perfect mix of Berkshires elegance plus contemporary urban sophistication! We shared several items for dinner, and felt that all were well-executed and very enjoyable - including an excellent spice-rubbed shrimp appetizer with fresh green s'chug for dipping, a bright shaved Brussels & manchego salad (which would have benefitted from just a pinch more salt), a perfectly-prepared thick hunk of salmon with crispy skin & bitter greens, and an interesting squash gnocchi with sausage and rosemary (which would have benefitted from a final light splash of acid - perhaps a squeeze of lemon or a few drops of champagne vinegar). Cocktails and wine pairings were EXCELLENT - this bar staff really knows what they're doing! Service was kind and efficient, and we were truly made to feel welcome. Prices are definitely at the higher end, but we felt that the quality of the food and beverages we enjoyed, plus the INCREDIBLE Dulu atmosphere, more than justify the cost. Thank you, Dulu - we will definitely be back!

Let me start with the good news. This would have been a three-star review, but Dulu has a rock star…read morebartender who elevated the whole experience. He served up multiple mocktails and cocktails with aplomb and even pulled off a ginger and lychee combination that shouldn't have worked but was delish. Almost everything else missed the mark. Staff should know to de-vein shrimp before sending out skewers. They should also know what "black and blue" means if they're serving steak. Another table ordered it and five staff members huddled around a phone at the bar to look it up like they were searching for Pokémon. The orecchiette had perfect texture, but truffle oil made half the plate inedible. The Persian crispy rice, the dish I was most looking forward to, was a complete let down. The rice was well cooked, but the eggplant filling was nearly flavorless and the meager amount of smoked tomato couldn't save it. The roasted mushroom board was good though we improved it ourselves by spreading leftover s'chug from the shrimp skewers onto the bread and layering the mushrooms on top. It also had truffle for some reason. Why? Dulu has the right ingredients to be top tier. This just wasn't their night. The bartender rescued the evening. Give that man a raise.

We had a fabulous visit! The chef salad was delicious and a great portion. The onion rings and…read morehamburger were a hit as well. Not pictured was a turkey club that was massive!

We stopped in West Stockbridge for a quick casual lunch. Tiffany's Cafe was just that! When I saw…read morethe fried bologna sandwich on the menu, I knew I had to order it. I grew up eating fried bologna sandwich, a sandwich you don't typically see on a deli menu. The cafe is quaint with only a few tables inside and outside so, if you have more then 4 people in your party, you may have not be able to sit together. The staff is friendly but, did seem a bit flustered with the influx of people (we had 6 in our party).

I stopped in briefly for gelato because who doesn't love gelato. The chocolate was very rich and…read moredelicious. I would definitely go back again.

This is a super fine chocolate shop, with cafe seats & onsite production…read more I appreciated the friendly & engaging staff member who helped me choose a beautiful box of chocolates. It's a difficult choice because there's so many beautiful chocolates with the colorful designs on top. Can't wait to gift this to a loved one!