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.

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!

QUICK DISCLAIMER: This is not Bev's anymore. This is in fact, a SoCo creamery, which is apparently…read morea minor-ish New England chain. I like SoCo. I like the chalk board. I like the pseudo-rock and roll pictures on the walls. I like the fact that the teenaged staff really pays no attention whatsoever when I camp out at their tables and eat take-out Thai food. Oh, yeah, the ice cream. The key-lime pie ice cream I tried on special here was really exceptional. A subtle lime flavor and graham cracker pieces created a delicious combination. Too bad it's not a regular flavor. I also enjoy the pumpkin and ginger flavors, which seem to crop up regularly. The heath bar is exactly what it says it is, if you're into that sort of thing. (The scoops are expensive but large enough for me...of course, I'm a wuss.) They also have a lot of frozen coffee drinks and an interesting "frozen hot chocolate", which is basically an extremely rich chocolate milkshake. Brownie sundaes are tasty enough and are also bigger then your head, which is a plus when you're a college student. I usually just cave and get the soft-serve frozen yogurt, which is both fat free, tasty enough, and can be topped with gummy bears. (Try chocolate-vanilla swirl with gummy bears! Mmm, perverse!) It seems like they have sandwiches, which look both overpriced and slightly elderly whenever I see them. Exercise caution.

I wish I could give this review 3 & 1/2 stars, actually. I'm a BIG fan of the ice cream. Some of…read moretheir flavors are so extraordinary! Banana, Berry Mountain, Mexican Chocolate...*mmmmmmmm* Their pear sorbet is also a real treat. My complaints? Some of the inept teens that work there. Please note I said "some". Some are lazy, dismissive, and off their game. Some are completely on top of what they are doing. My prime example? The creation of a banana milkshake. I love ordering them to see what the reaction of the staff will be. Some scratch their heads and say something to the effect of "I don't think I can. We don't have banana ice cream". I tell them to mix one of the 20 bananas hanging from the glass partition to blend them with vanilla ice cream. Others say they aren't allowed to mix bananas and ice cream, which puzzles me seeing as bananas are a main ingredient of many of their smoothies. *hmmmmm* Haaaa. However, when I order a banana milkshake other times, what question do I get? "Okay. Do you want one or two bananas in it?" Those are the kids that get the extra tip. Ha! Lines can be long, but this place is popular solely on the product. The ice cream is fabulous. There is no denying that.

If there's one thing I like to get right- it's chocolate. Mielke is located in Great Barrington, MA…read moreon Stockbridge Rd. Parking lot is available with chocolate parking signs. There are 'Entrance' and 'Exit' doors and once inside, you'll see a lot of prepackaged gummis, licorice, chocolate pops, etc. Further down you'll see chocolate turtle candies, some brownies I think, etc. that are neatly displayed in glass shelves. Everything looked fresh with trays heaped with their creations- but these 'Chocolate Truffles' are not my type. I bought 4 'Truffle' pieces to avoid leaving empty-handed. With one bite, you pick up more on the sugar and less on the key ingredient. These almost reminded me of the boxed pharmacy chocolates your job might get to leave at the front office so folks can pick on. These chocolates aren't horrible. It's just that Mielke might be for you....not for me.

Wonderful as usual ! Stopped in on or foliage ride and was happy to see they were following all…read morecoronavirus rules . When checking in on Yelp I received a free Truffle .. thank you yummy.. can't refuse more chocolate ! Everything here is fresh and delicious !

First off. Bistro Box will always be a favorite of mine! We always plan well in advance to make…read moresure we're here early enough to enjoy! A quick phone call or advanced preparation would flatten any concerns about business hours in my opinion! But that's besides the point. The staff is always super nice and accommodating and would be more than happy to help with anything if asked respectfully! The food is always a 10/10 and the portions are INSANELY huge. Well worth the wait and the price! If you're not willing to wait for quality, just go McDonalds if you're impatient. Keep killing it bistro box! You guys rock! We'll see you again soon!

Their onion rings are legendary and the place is soooo popular. The line can be glacial, so…read moresometimes we just move on if we don't feel spending a good chunk of our day waiting. I notice that the person who takes the orders is also the same person who walks away and fills the drink orders. So a lot of the time spent waiting is because the person isn't at the window. Not sure why they do things that way- it seems inefficient. Food is tasty though.

The blend of espresso and homemade icecream is on point! I was originally looking for an affogato…read moreafter a night of drinking and this place saved my afternoon. The barista even added an extra shot of espresso to my wonderfully creamy confection. I highly recommend and will definitely return.

Was walking past the Triplex theater and noticed this new business. The owner told us that the…read morestore has been open for 3 weeks. What I immediately liked was the fact that she had sample plates in several areas of the small store offering tasted of some of the surrounding treats. After trying a bit of this and a bit of that, I settled on the "Wandering Star" truffle, which included double chocolate and stout. What a truffle! 100x better than Godiva, and for sure as good or better than similar offerings at the other candy stores around town. The store itself is elegant with some seating around the small perimeter. My only complaint is that they didn't have to go coffee cups. I was really in the mood for a cappuccino. This seems to be an easy fix that I'm hoping they will remedy. While I'm not sure this store will attract the movie crowd next door, I sure hope they "make it" so I can continue to satisfy my truffle fix from time to time.

Wonderful food and fast service. The clam chowder was terrific as was the sandwich special. And,…read morethe pumpkin bread pudding was wonderful!

BLT was ok just skimpy on the bacon. My husband ordered the Thanksgiving sandwich and chowder…read more Chowder was watery and the sandwich was soggy and did not look fresh.

5 Stars! Because a…read moreMcDonalds could only get 5 stars if theres something crazy going on there! Crazy Like: * the ancient Low-Riding car parked outside at NIGHT, with the windows rolled down, and the police stickers in the window. I mean, really? Night time? with the windows open? and the police decal? Thats just yelling, 'go ahead.... try it, I dare you.youll see what happens.' *The great, friendly, if understaffed, counter service at 9pm. Even if the kids in the back rolled their eyes because my friend & I had them make a new batch of grilled chicken when all they had was crispy at the ready. See if I care! We're gonna take that grilled chicken Southwest Salad back to the Comfort Inn & have it with a Robert Parker rated 96 pt bottle of Red! *The characters in this McDonalds that were there at 9pm on a Wednesday night.... (somehwat dubious, I must say)...... were also there THE NEXT DAY. At 5pm. I have been to this McDonalds 2X and the same guys, creepers, if I may, were there BOTH times in less than 24hrs?!? And that I recognized them? AWESOME. Already makes me feel like a regular.

I bought a 20 peice chicken nugget and I got 18.I really wanted that extra chicken nuggets, I…read moreordered a large drink and got one medium one small. Bad service by this one guy...

"You never see it coming, You never have a clue,…read moreBut there's trouble on the horizon, Bubbling like a roux" (Jimmy Buffet) Walking around and browsing the shops in Great Barrington on a beautiful Spring Day was a real enjoyable experience. We wanted to try a new place for lunch and ended up at Marjoram And Roux for a very nice lunch, It has a front showcasw with baked goods and prepared salads and a big roll of butcher paper on the wall where the day's specials are listed. We ordered at the front counter, grabbed a table in the modestly sized dining room and our two sandwiched came out very fast. My wife ordered a Prosciutto Baguette with arugula, red pepper tapenade, and Buffalo Mozzarella with an aged balsamic dressing for $16. I ordered a Pita Sadwich with White Bean Hummus, Beets, Olives, Pickled Onions, and Arugula for $12. Both sandwiches were served with a small salad of local greens. I loved my sandwich. The pillowy softness of the pita, the smooth velvety texture of the hummus, the sweetness of the beets, and the saltiness of the olives all combined for one fantastic sandwich. Portion size was generous, and since we knew we'd be stopping down the street for ice cream, we each took home half of our lunch. Pricing was reasonable at just around $30 after tax and before tip. There's a lot of lunch choices in Great Barrington and we were very happy with ours.

Very cute, sits a top of Railroad Street, on a section where I used to spend a great deal of time…read moreoutside Fiore' in its heyday. The old martins space. Very good coffee and hot drinks, teas, iced drinks. We split a spinach croissant into 4 and inhaled it in 2 seconds, it was good. The small menu of specials, written on white butcher, paperhanging on the subway tiled wall, looked fabulous. But the prize goes to the big, round Ginger Molasses cookie, studded with ginger and perfectly sweetened. A few cozy tables, nice natural lighting, relaxing background music and a friendly staff make for the perfect stop along your way.

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.