Very bad experience! They charge you for food then don't give it to you. Terrible service. Terrible management. Can you give less then 1 star rating on yelp? I have a home in Lenox and had five professional female friends in for the weekend. We went to Shots Cafe for lunch before heading to the airport. I can honestly say this was the worst experience I have had at a restaurant in ten years. Each of us ordered and paid for our meals. Five of our meals were delivered over a period of 20 minutes while one person sat patiently and waited for her food. A staff member approached the table and we asked about the missing meal. The staff member left the table and returned in a few minutes at which time she asked my friend to leave the table and approach the front counter. She then showed her a register tape from one of the three registers and accused her in front of about ten other customers of not ordering and paying for her meal. So after paying for a meal that never came the staff publicly humiliated us and refused to remedy the situation. She was charged over $10 then parades through a full restaurant of people and accused of not paying. Staff then loudly announced they were calling the owner. We sat and waited quietly for the situation to be resolved. After more time, and we needed to get to the airport, we again approached the staff to asked for a refund. The staff member announced "our owner said we can make you the sandwich but we don't give money refunds." It had been about an hour. The staff were rude, the situation was not resolved, we were out of time and ended up have to leave with only five out of six customers getting fed and never received a refund. The Shots Cafe basically stole $10.75 from my friend, publicly humiliated a customer, and had no interest in customer care or resolving the situation. I will never eat here again. I recommend choosing another lunch spot if you are in Lenox. This restaurant cares nothing about its customers and the staff are encouraged by the owner to give poor cutover service when they make a mistake and take money without providing the purchased item. If they can't keep track of the orders after they take someone's money they should be in the habit of giving a receipt to cash paying customers. In response to your response: I have never written a bad review before. I appreciate your reply however no one "demanded" a sandwich. A sandwich was purchased and not received. I do consider it poor manners and rude to ask a guest in your establishment to leave her party to come to the counter and be confronted in front of other guests and accused of not paying or not ordering a sandwich. It was very embarrassing. I never said anyone was "mean." I indicated that we felt we were treated badly so we left. It was staff that made a scene. We were sitting quietly waiting with every expectation that it was not going to be a problem until staff made us feel they believed we were doing something unsavory. We are six business women who met for the weekend and wanted lunch before heading to the airport not rowdy kids trying to steal a sandwich. Your reply makes it seem like staff tried to immediately remedy the situation which simply is not the truth. Saying you wish to please your customers while in the same post refers to myself and other guests as "mean" is a bit of a contradiction. I understand your impulse to defend your staff but you can't apologize for the negative experience and blame the customer. You weren't there and you're not accurately depicting the situation. I think that giving cash paying customers a receipt would help immensely in this situation in the future. The entire situation was regrettable. read more

Pretty poor overall. Small portions, very average taste, overpriced for what it is. Don't go there. Iced tea for$3.50 tasted like colored water read more

Eh.... this place seemed like it was trying to be a trendy coffee house, but just failed. First, the service was slow. Two coffee drinks took forever to make with three or four people working behind the counter. Also, my cappuccino was a complete failure. It was served in a huge paper cup, meaning it had way more milk than it should have have. And, as could be expected when your cappuccino is served in a comically giant cup, the milk was not properly foamed; it was just warm milk I could have heated in the microwave myself. read more

A nice little cafe in the heart of the quaint downtown Lenox-area. They offer a variety of delicious panini sandwiches. I really like their Cuban. They also have plenty of baked goods and coffee. The cafe it's on the small side. There are about 5 or so tables in side and a few outside, however, easy enough to takeout as well. The service is quick and friendly. read more

The good news: There are better options nearby! Now for my story: I went in a week ago when the shop was not busy and looked over the pastries. All were missing prices and a couple were missing descriptive tags so that it wasn't possible to know what was inside without asking. I have some hearing loss so when I tried speaking to an older foreign woman behind the counter things did not go well. She had an unpleasant brusque manner and her accent made it difficult to understand her. Undaunted, I motioned to a young man next to her to see if I might do better. I pointed to a plate in the pastry selection and asked if he could tell me what they were. "I have no idea" he dully replied as though the matter was solved. "Can you please find out?" I asked. He sighed as if the question was beneath his very high position of barista-in-training. He went back to ask the older woman. She scowled at me as though I was making her life pure Hell. (I didn't dare ask the price!) I took the hint and left thinking with some relief it was actually kind of funny how rude they were. read more

Had the "oatmeal". It was a small plate of milk with a few oats and THREE blueberries and half a strawberry. I am not exaggerating. Very liquid and bland. Horrible and it as over $8. Could not eat it. Had to go elsewhere to get a proper breakfast. To add insult to injury, they overcharged us. My husband had a crepe ($9) and a coffee, and I had the oatmeal and we paid $29. I will never go there again. read more

The food here was bland and unsatisfying. The chocolate chip cookie tasted like cardboard, the bagel like a bad supermarket one, and the coffee mediocre. The staff were exceptionally friendly but they forgot about my chocolate chip cookie despite my having paid for it. The seats are uncomfortable and although the decor tries to resonate an artsy tone it clearly is deceptive. Their brownie tasted a little above average and they do have an air conditioner in the store. They do have WiFi and have a few tables outside. It's a tease because it looks superficially enticing but one quickly ascertains that it is not all it seems. read more

Just got a sandwich there, their Catalina? Gluten free toasted bread, nice. $12.31. Only 2 or so slices of smoked turkey and a piece of Swiss, and veggies. Not nice for the price, are you kidding, would expect double or more.! read more

Shots Cafe - Coin for scale.this for 12.31. - Cafes Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Bit slow but delicious food and friendliness which can go underrated in the haute culture of the region. read more

Shots Cafe - Excellent veggie omelettes - Cafes Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Really good food and drink, really uneven service. I'm afraid this little cafe is trying to do too much. They have alot of potential. A lot. Delectable baked goods, about a dozen tables (indoors and outdoors), an impressive array of coffees, teas and lattes, and organic ingredients. However, they seem overwhelmed when faced with more than 2-4 people ordering prepared meals (e.g. Eggs and toast). If you don't mind waiting for your food, and dealing with a mix of slightly frazzled and completely spacy, overwhelmed staff, then you'd be pleased here. If not, you may want to stick with their quicker pre-made options, like iced coffee and muffins. The quality is great and the taste and presentation are above average; they just need to learn to better handle multiple orders at once, if they plan to continue offering full plates. read more

Wow, this place is not efficient. We waited for two sandwiches for over 45 minutes - tuna and a Cuban. After seven tables who came in after us got their food, we asked the girl at the counter. They hadn't made them yet. No silverware was provided. Terrible. Found a hair, as featured in the attached photo. Woof. The one waitress was really working hard, I feel bad for her. The others are standing around talking...horrible time. If I. Oils leave ZERO stars I would. read more

Shots Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Disappointing. An attractive café with a pleasant sidewalk dining area, but sadly, erratic food quality and unpleasant, excruciatingly slow service. My omelette was fine and reasonably priced, but it took 45 minutes to arrive. My coffee was so weak that I decided to swap it (paying a surcharge) for a café latté. Standing in line to order (done at the cash) I noticed that the owner was going along the line helping people behind me who were waiting. When I asked if she might take my order, she snapped at me to do that at the cash. Her instruction was not unreasonable, but her rudeness (toward me and a couple of other customers who needed help) was a little shocking. The service was quite disorganized. People who arrived earlier than us were served later. People who arrived long after us were served 25 minutes earlier. Diners around us received meals with no utensils or napkins. I'd love to return to this attractive spot, but not under this management. read more

Shots Cafe - The $2 restroom fee gives a hint of the owners' attitude toward the public. - Cafes Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Avocado toast with an egg was really delicious. Oat milk latte was not the best but was fine. Coffee a little watery, or maybe it was a low fat oat milk. Service was lovely. Not sure why people are complaining. This was a good place. read more

Not really sure why there are some negative reviews. I really enjoyed this little cafe. The food and drinks were good. It's kind of a small space though read more

To begin with, theres no space to sit. Their ventilation system is horrible. We stink and smell like fat and bacon for the rest of the day. Whoever has been giving this place nice reviews has never been in a decent restaurant before. Overpriced, and ripoff extra charges. VERY DISSAPOINTED, NO CUSTOMER SERVICE WHATSOEVER!!! COLD NASTY COFFEE, TASTELESS EGGS AND BACON. REALLY BAD EXPERIENCE!!! read more

Lenox is a beautiful place to visit. Cute downtown and we were looking for a place to get pastries as we explored the town. Everything was pretty much closed with the exception of this place (probably a COVID issue). Shots had plenty of customers, outdoor seating, a comfortable and inviting interior. BUT, then we ordered a couple of chocolate croissants. We're very fond of chocolate croissants. Not these however. Although they were unwrapped and sitting in a very attractive display case they tasted as if they had come either from the Bimbo bakery or the Dollar General. Not sure which one but, regardless, they ended up in the trash. We are now in Springfield. I can definitely recommend "Granny's Baking Table". Their croissants get 5 stars. read more

The food and service were both excellent. I wish they had larger sizes for their coffee, however. We had several meals here, between breakfast and lunch. Everything was delicious. The weather was perfect so we were able to sit outside at the cafe tables. They're at a bit of an awkward angle, but it's still a great spot. read more

I don't get the "$$$$" designation; breakfast prices are par for Lenox. Decent cafe americano $2.50, good sized breakfast burrito $8. read more

Just waited for almost 10 minutes for a very mediocre latte. When I inquired why the price was more than posted, I was told they only serve the large size at the restaurant. I was not given a saucer or spoon! Had to ask. Floor was dirty. Not coming back... read more

My son, his friend and I stopped here on our way through the Berkshires. It is a nice little cafe, with a diverse but not overly ambitious menu of sandwiches, wraps and salads, several daily soups, pastries, and a good coffee and tea selection. The boys and I had sandwiches, all of which left us satisfied. My son, who often orders BLTs, claimed that theirs was the best he has ever had. My Cuban sandwich was decent; not as good as those I have had in restaurants that specialize in such things, but quite good for a cafe. The employees were kind, patient, and accommodating. They cheerfully answered our questions, and uncomplainingly helped another customer who accidentally spilled her coffee on the floor. The space is cramped, with a group of tables in the front between the counter and the window, and several more along the side. Sitting three people on the tables along the side causes one of them to be blocking the aisle. The food prices were on the high side, roughly $10 for most sandwiches, but probably in line with other restaurants in town. The drink prices were comparable to those of other upscale cafes. From the look of the neighborhood and Lenox in general, I suspect that rents are pretty high. Our experience was positive, and I would consider going there again when in the area. read more

Some of the best lemonade and iced tea that I have ever had. It was quite refreshing and enjoyable. I did not have any of the pastries, but the ones on display looked fantastic. read more

Great little spot. Very fresh food. My wrap had the freshest lettuce. Well prepared, great coffee and kind staff. What more do you want? They were also very kind to my son. Thanks Shots team! read more

Decided to walk around historic Lenox on a beautiful summer day. Looking for a snack, we spotted Shots Cafe. It looked promising. The server, was anything but friendly. It was like we were bothering her. We ordered a piece of a Chocolate Mousse Cake that looked amazing, but after our first bite, we knew it had been in the case for a few days too long. Very disappointing. I rarely, write a bad review, but our server's attitude was just bad enough to cause me to take the time. read more

Shots Cafe - Looked much better than it tasted. Very disappointed. - Cafes Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

A friend and I settled on Shots after we discovered that our favorite restaurant, Spoons, had closed. Our experience was disappointing. My friend and I ordered our panini, one after the other, and she was nearly finished with hers by the time mine appeared. We questioned the manager about why my wait was so long, and she told us (inaccurately) that my order had been placed "after" my friend's. True, but 45 seconds after doesn't merit an extra 15-minute wait. The "coffee station," where you add your cream and sugar, was directly above the bins for dirty dishes, the bathroom had, umm, "material" in the toilet bowl and no paper towels, and the oatmeal cookie I ordered (which they had also forgotten to give me) was stale and tasteless. I'd have been willing to spot them at least two stars, giving them the benefit of the doubt--every place has an occasional bad day. However, my wait for my meal, the quality of the food, the icky bathroom, and the staff actually arguing with me, with no expressed apology other than a brownie "on the house," about the poor service, was just too much. I wouldn't even take an enemy there. read more

Love it here. Staff are super friendly Nice artwork Chipotle sauce is a winner. Home made. Yum!!! read more

Small quaint place. Great place for a quick coffee or breakfast. The menu includes vegetarian options. Lenox expensive prices but decent food. read more

In reference to Laura O's review: A huge disappointment! My friend was treated very unfairly and publically embarrassed by an inexperienced cashier who accused her of not paying for her meal. The cashier was not tactful or polite, simply coming to our table where everyone else had already been served, pointing her out and bringing her up to the register, before accusing her in front of a long line of customers that there was no record she paid for her meal and would not be served. We are a group of middle aged professional women -- not a group of rowdy teenagers! -- and dining and dashing would be the absolute last thought on our minds. Since the owner was not in the building, the cashier called the owner. After a drawn out conversation with owner, the cashier finally agreed to make the meal, but because we had been there already for nearly an hour, we could not wait any longer. The cashier and other employees were extremely unhelpful and unprofessional, and clearly need more training on customer service skills, especially in embarrassing customers and accusing them of not paying in front of a crowd of other customers. This is not acceptable! read more

UPDATE: in response to the owner's "sorry not sorry" response - I'm sorry your staff is so incompetent. As far as I'm concerned, they stole my money. There was nothing acceptable about the way they handled the situation. Based on the other reviews, i realize now that this simply isn't a place where customers are treated well. We have shared this with our Lenox people and they have heard us loud and clear. There are many cute and friendly places to eat in Lenox but this is not one of them. read more

Everyone in my party loved their food & The Wild salad is absolutely fantastic, I just didn't feel like waiting over forty minutes for eggs. They messed up my order twice & forgot other tables around me completely. Wouldn't recommend unless you have all day. A little pricey too. read more

It really is in a great spot in Lenox and the ambiance is cozy and pretty for a quick bite but the service is oh so slowwww, even on a light Sunday afternoon. It's great that they serve wine and beer and the panini selection is novel and extensive but quality is so-so. I'll definitely be trying out and hopefully sticking to OTHER cafe's/sandwich shops in the area. The harmony latte is worth a try! read more

Soul-warming food and friendly service makes this spot a must visit! Another quaint cafe that delivers in this picturesque town. 5 stars!

Vibe: Laid back. Love the sun pouring in through the windows. Decor: Vintage cameras? I'm in love. Service: Friendly and warm. I only had the chai here, so I can't comment on anything else. The chai itself wasn't great - too vanilla and creamy, not enough spice for me. I'm a chai snob, though. If we had more time I'd try more. read more

Had a fantastic breakfast here. 2 poached eggs /w pesto, greens and freshly cooked home fries. The excellent bread is from Berkshire Mountain Bakery. I always thought this was just a coffee shop so I was pleasantly surprised that the quality of the food was so impressive. I'll be back here. read more

Shots Cafe - My very excellent breakfast. Pesto pouched eggs, home fries, Berkshire Mt. Bakery toast and chai latte. Mm mm good! - Cafes Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Stopped in for food, was overcharged and never got my drink. You also pay a ridiculous amount for next to nothing for food and the place has a weird odor, would Not recommend to anyone looking for a decent breakfast or lunch. read more

Delicious food and friendly staff make for a lovely dining experience. Cozy with many breakfast and lunch options, delicious herbal teas and lovely employees! Go eat here it's sweet and cute and great! read more

There is one thing that you can take for granted about the Berkshires: people are super-nice and friendly. But every rule has its exception and Shots is its poster child. Not only is service inept and slow, it is also unpleasant and nasty. We were almost alone in the restaurant, but the owner and an assistant could not cope with our order of beer and sandwich. It took 20 minutes to get a warm beer and 30 minutes to get the wrong sandwich. I will never go there again. read more

Nice place. Staff is a bit off. Full price for a refill on iced coffee. I expect to pay something, but not full price for a refill. Oh well, there are other spots nearby read more

This is owned by a husband and wife, and they also staff it...Sunday morning, didn't want to go to Haven, because is was so crowded, moseyed on down here to the corner of Housatonic St.....I had scrambled eggs and spinach with cheddar cheese and didnt wait longer than it took to make it... It was very good, It was $6.96, but they have to pay themselves and rent in Lenox...Its nice to have options in downtown Lenox..Nice artwork by Linda Novak on display and you can read the story of the owners and their background on some framed articles they have on the wall as you enter read more

Unfortunately, I've had to reassess my opinion of Shots - mostly based on the service here. While the food is still delicious, my most recent visits have been very frustrating, service-wise. We came again for breakfast (four of us), and sat outside on a beautiful sunny day. However, it took a long time to order, and then a looooong time for our food to arrive. When it did arrive, it all came at different times. By the time NY husband's meal arrived, I had finished eating my omelette. I came again for a sandwich (take out) at lunch, and again it took foreve, even though it was not busy inside at all. Sadly, I just don't think the food is worth the general inefficiency of the service and long wait times, so it is unlikely I'll be back. read more

Pluses - a very cute café in a good location with outdoor tables. They have gluten free bread. The staff is pleasant. Minuses - the food is average (the yolks of my poached eggs had not a hint of runniness). The service is EXTREMELY slow. read more