I love this place. Of course, I picked a lovely day to sit outside while I waited for a friend…read more It's got a great vibe; it's a house turned coffeehouse, open and bright, with wooden floors and center bar/service area. Order inside, and it's delivered with a smile when ready. The outside patio is embraced by a low white picket fence adding charm and demarcation to the space. You can buy excellent pastries inside, or go next door to the bakery. Share is a great place to meet friends, hang out, do some work, or, as I did, relax and people watch. I'll be back.

Very cute location with a good variety of drinks and food. Staff is always pleasant and efficient…read more Seating inside and outside on the patio. I love the energy balls here. Delicious and nutritious. Can get a little crowded when college is in session. But totally manageable and they move the line pretty quickly.

I love this place. First time I visited, I walked into the old building, smelled the coffee and…read morebakery, looked around at the comfy casual setting with folks enjoying themselves, and thought "Ahh - now THIS is a coffeehouse!" I've been back several times, and if I lived in Amherst I'd be a regular. The bakery items I sampled were fresh and well made. IDK if they were made in house, or from a local artisan, but they matched the quality of AC's coffee. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, barista skilled without the attitude. Like I said - I wished I lived in Amherst, so I could take up residence at the corner table.

Amherst Coffee is a solid little spot right in the heart of downtown Amherst, tucked inside a…read morehistoric building that still shows off what looks like its original woodwork and old New England charm. There's plenty of seating, both inside and out, and the patio is the perfect place to soak up a beautiful day. The staff who took my order for an iced mocha latte couldn't have been friendlier, all smiles and welcoming. The person who brought it out, though, served it with just enough classic Northeast attitude to remind me I wasn't in Texas anymore, and somehow it fit the place perfectly. Sitting outside, watching students hustle by and friends linger over coffee, it was easy to see why this place is a local favorite. Amherst Coffee captures exactly what you hope to find in a quintessential New England college town: good coffee, good people, a little personality, and just enough Boston-style edge to keep it authentic.

The food was super fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly. The café was also very clean, with…read morepeople cleaning tables between patrons. Honestly, I think one of the best cafés - breakfast and lunch spots in the area.

Went here for a late breakfast. The staff was very welcoming and we were served quickly. We shared…read morea BEC served on ciabatta and an order of French toast. Both were good and hearty. The cafe was lively and the coffee was good (locally roasted). Nice indoor and outdoor seating.

This place has become a new staple for me in Amherst. Walking in and sitting down, the atmosphere…read morefelt warm and homey in a way I can't fully describe. The servers were very attentive and ensured all allergies were accounted for with the orders. They have phenomenal GF and vegan options--all with manageable prices!! As a broke college student, I'm glad I can still enjoy some delicious food. LET ME TELL YOU. This was my first Pad Thai ever and it did not disappoint. Definitely take a night at Fresh Side with delicious food and a warm apple cider.

This is a cute little place. It's mostly Asian fusion but there are some more "American" items…read moremixed in as well. My mom got the chicken teriyaki and I tasted it and it was lovely. The chicken was very tender and the dressing on the little salad was so nice I got a little on the side and added it to my second taco. I got the fish tacos with the spicy mayo. The fish was expertly fried but I thought the all in flavor combo was a little bland. A little soy sauce would make them nice but I added a little miso dressing instead. Tea selection was great and all in it was a nice filling meal that didn't feel too heavy. Service was friendly and prompt and we never wanted for anything.

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!

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

I love coming here every chance I get. Everything is consistently delicious and the vibes are high…read more Service is great and can't wait for them to expand further

I so wanted to like this place, but I the words of Joe Pesci "They @$#% yiu at the drive thru!"…read more The Beefy was okay, but look at the photo of what they advertise versus what I got for Thai chicken salad with chicken breast. That chicken I got that breast Looks like they've given me someone's half eaten salad. There's not a shot glass worth of chicken in here. I checked my receipt. I did order the extra chicken - $18 for a side salad. It doesn't look all that great.

Finally found THE boba spot! It will now be my must stop everytime I visit Amherst. Great flavors…read more Lots of choices. Good customer service

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. LimeRed is a fine place for boba with welcomed decaf options. It's…read moreconveniently located right next to Amherst College near other restaurants and shops. There are at least 2 other boba places from recognizable national chains a couple blocks away, but this one is locally owned. I stopped by about a half hour before closing on a weeknight. There were a couple customers already seated in the dimly-lit space. It looked like a college hangout, with a few tables and ample space to mill around and wait while being serenaded by Taylor Swift (the soundtrack of the night). I don't tolerate caffeine too well after a certain hour, so I was happy to see that they offered a decaf tea option in the form chamomile -- an unusual option at a boba shop. I got a hot chamomile tea with bubbles and half sugar. The bubbles were rather soft, even for a hot tea drink, and sweeter than I would've preferred, but it still hit the spot on a rainy fall night. If there were a next time, I would get 30% or no sugar added to offset the bubbles and the natural sweetness of the tea. The employees seemed nice, but I didn't interact with them much. The human-run register only accepted cash, so I ordered at the kiosk to use my card.

So much has changed since I first went to this school and one of the things I like is the addition…read moreof this coffee/tea counter in the middle of the campus center. I am a huge Iced Tea fanatic and if you can brew me a fresh tea and then ice it, then I am am yours. My son got the chocolate chip muffin and he let me have a bite and it was muffin goodness.

The quality of the Bagels is the best available in the towns surrounding Hadley. The prep-time was…read morereasonable, and the bagel and coffee was brought to my table. My preference is for the non-whipped cream cheese, because the whipped version made bagel difficult to eat without making a royal mess of yourself. I don't know whether that is an option. The coffee was a little better than that generally available in Western Massachusetts, and didn't necessitate adding cream to make it potable. Do take a detailed look at some of the tables--they may give you ideas for a creative project, and they do add to the general ambiance. I enjoyed the experience and the service, but now I know about their cream cheese, and shall ask to an alternative when I eat there again!

I stopped into Tandem bagel to purchase several. They've been around for a while so I figured that…read moreit was time to try one. I ordered 3 bagels, Onion, Everything, and a garlic and cheese. I requested them as they were (not cut). They came cut. The garlic and cheese was good and fresh, the other 2 got stale after a day.

Wonderful service, very friendly and helpful. Great food & delightful drinks! I am deaf so I came…read moreahead of time to check if there was a quieter area of the restaurant where I could sit, and the staff was very accommodating and understanding, more than most restaurants I've been to! The restaurant is split into several sections that helps with noise control, and there are many seats along walls & corners. Of course it got louder/busier as the night went on, but I would highly recommend Protocol to anyone looking for a deaf-friendly spot.

Came here for the duck confit handheld and it did not disappoint! My partner said it was fantastic!…read more We started with the fries which were crispy and well salted as they should be! We gobbled that generous portion right up. I had a beef sandwich made with shredded beef, formed into a patty and pan fried with swiss cheese and a calabrian chili spread. This was not a total winner for me since the calabrian chili sauce disappeared into the bun (flavorwise). But I did not leave hungry! I had a glass of wine and my partner had a beer. I thought the selections of beer and wine offered a nice variety of flavor profiles. And the service was lovely!