Returning from upstate NY, wife and I had a chance to visit Great Barrington and SoCo Creamery. The…read morereason why I wanted to stop is that I read that SoCo was voted either #1 or #2 Ice Cream vendor in the Country. So, of course, we had to check it out. Also, I have not ventured a ton in western Mass (Berkshires) so this was a great chance. As we first noticed, there was a bunch of activity around SoCo. Lots of customers and a very busy street. SoCo is a neat stop with the focus on Ice Cream. When we walked in, there was a full line of customers waiting for their cone/cup of ice cream. The line moved quickly and there was plenty of staff willing to help. One thing that I was surprised at was that there was not a ton of flavors to choose from. Maybe 20 total.....which, to me, seemed like a small amount. I did not take that as a negative just surprised because I have been to a few that have over 30-40 flavors to choose from. I had chocolate chip and my wife had peanut butter fudge chocolate. We both raved about the flavor and taste! We both had smalls and just the right amount of ice cream. Price: reasonable ($5 each) Service: Excellent Vibe: laid back and family friendly Parking: plenty of parking Soft Serve; No (I did not see any) Hard Ice Cream: Yes Would I return: Of course...if In the area again

So delicious! I tried a honeycomb limited edition cup and wish o had tried the six flavor flight…read morebecause the flavors all look amazing.

This location has new name but IS NOT CLOSED. Patisserie Great Barrington is open and same great…read morepastries and sweet service!!!!?

Adorable pastry shop! Loved the ambiance with French music playing in the background with a very…read moreacceptable volume. We had to stop after I read some reviews and I love pastry shops in general. We tried several things but my favorite was the fruit tart. Our daughter simply adored the macarons with the different and unique flavors! My husband enjoyed the eclair and our son devoured this mini chocolate cake. I would definitely recommend this place but hoping that the service will get better.

Heard good things about this spot and added it to our vacation plan. Our rental has a full kitchen…read moreso we grabbed three frozen pizzas and six frozen herb & chess chibatta. The bread will go home with us. The pizza is for dinner. Each pizza would probably serve one adult man and are absolutely delicious. Cooking instructions are on the wrap - put them right on the rack. Crispy crust has plenty of air pockets to keep it light with a good chew. The BBQ onion is sweet. The roasted garlic had a bunch of garlic scattered all over. Lots of cheese on both. The last pizza, roasted red pepper, will be for another day. They had about five pre-made frozen pizza options when we visited. If you prefer, call ahead and they will build one fresh to your liking for you to pick up and bake at home. The interior shopping area is small. By the register is a pastry display case with the most enormous stuffed croissants, scones, cookies and other sweet treats. Behind that is a display of fresh breads. On a rack by the door are bagged bread goods. Freezer and refrigerator cases are along the wall. If I lived around here I would without a doubt be a regular customer and try all their offerings. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Cozy seating area by the front door to enjoy your purchases on site. Big parking lot.

Tiny bakery in Great Barrington at the base of Monument Mountain and near the Housatonic River…read more(such views on the drive to it!). This place has amazing artisanal sourdough breads, ryes, spelts, kamutes, and chocolate bread. Plus baked pastries like our favorite but elusive caneles (a piece of heaven!) they also have a section of discounted price day-old breads - which, if I lived here, I'd be visiting every day!

Yay! First time - everything tasted amazing! Omelet - sourdough toast - home fries - and a…read moredelicious chocolate chai. The staff were very friendly. And they even had a waitress thar would break out in happy singing every once in a while. Good coffee too. Would recommend highly.

We stopped in for dinner and it was very good. Casual, laid back atmosphere, which was perfect for…read moreus after a day of exploring The Berkshires. The decor is cute with wooden tables, benches, and booths. Service was friendly and prompt, even though it was very busy with pretty much every table occupied. Breakfast is served all day here, and I ordered steak & eggs for my dinner while my husband ordered a sandwich with fries. Both were served hot and were good! Prices were reasonable and I'd go back the next time I'm in the area.

Great coffee house in the heart of Great Barrington. Meeting up with a friend of long ago, it had…read morean amazing g vibe, with decent seating, and live music. Just a Cappuccino with three shots of coffee today. It was a great concoction with great flavor. My only gripe is that I am not a fan of a Cappuccino in a paper cup, as we were sitting at a table to enjoy the coffee and conversation. Had they offered a true Cappuccino cup, it would have been perfect!

Great place for breakfast, lunch, coffee, etc. Ordered the Arlo sandwich. Turkey, avocado, spinach,…read morecheese and more. Absolutely, delicious. My wife ordered a turkey Reuben which was great as well. The dining area has an artsy vibe with plenty of tables. You order at the counter and your food is miraculously delivered to your table. Give it a try.

This is literally the best candy store on the planet. When you initially walk in it's a bit cramped…read moreand seems not that big, but you will soon realize the amount of candy and variety is insane. I'm talking different candy from all over the world you'd never get without traveling to those countries. Also a lot of stuff you haven't seen since you were kid. Now about the owner. She clearly loves candy, I mean LOVES CANDY! Has crazy knowledge around all candy, she's super nice and helpful, just really great person. PS. You also get a toothbrush with every purchase.

Cute store, really nice staff but the candy and chocolate is massively overpriced. The 'handmade'…read morechocolate is priced by weight and not actually made locally.

Spoiler Alert! I'm debunking previous "slow" or "rude" reviews of this gem. Perhaps others were…read moreexpecting Starbucks corporate timing? Or perhaps they just don't appreciate the "step off the treadmill" moment a coffee-house is here to offer. On top of it all I visited on July 4th weekend. My experience was one of attentive, thoughtful staff, excellent coffee and very tasty sandwiches. They even accommodated my request to make the toastie sandwich with the heel I'd the loaf (my fave). I really liked the off the beaten path location in an alley off Main Street. Pro Tip: loads of parking behind all Main St buildings so don't stress it folks. Slow down people and smell the coffee.

Went in and was treated so rudely. They acted like we were disturbing them as they were in their no…read morenothing moment - we asked a couple of questions and they basically ignored us. They reminded me of those rude instagram coffee shop people - who are actors on instagram etc. Food sandwiches looked expensive. We heard is a new bakery not far away that has great service and lovely offerings so we went there instead We will not be back.

The first time my son and I ever tried JuJus we were hooked! Their fried chicken and dipping sauces…read moreare sooo delicious!!! They offer flavors like pesto aioli and peach mango. They also offer tater tots, onion peels, gyro sandwiches, ice cream and slushies! The owners are very nice and the inside is such a vibe!!! Check this place out if you love fried chicken!!

Located next to the Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington, Juju's is a colorful takeout eatery serving…read morekrispy bites (popcorn chicken, popcorn cauliflower, onion petals, tots), salads, pita gyros, soft serve ice cream, and cold drinks (slushy, mint iced tea, lemongrass "ade"). They also have Juju's merch for sale too. There are a couple tables with seating inside this cozy space and two more outside tables with seating outside in front. I stopped by Juju's for takeout recently. I ordered the Chicken Gyro ($14 plus tax) and Onion Petals ($7 plus tax), which was all set and bagged in under 10 minutes. The big gyro was overfilled with romaine lettuce, tomato, creamy dressing & crispy breaded popcorn chicken pieces in a thick soft gyro wrap. The onion petals were crispy outside and on the greasy side and had a very salty flavor. Overall, not a bad place to stop for a snack before and after the movie.

Just shopped there and my car smells incredible from the baked goods! The Gruyère and leek quiche…read moreis fabulous. And the chocolate croissant is the best we've ever had. A little slice of heaven bakery .

No coffee nowhere to sit…read more Pastries good. Just not what we were expecting. 3.5 stars.