The roost is such a cool place to hang out / study. Just look at all of the MASON JARS they have going on! They have a huge menu full of food, coffee, and beer. The coffee is alright. The vanilla latte tasted good, not too sweet and not too flavorful. I've made the mistake of ordering the chai latte twice and it was pretty terrible - they brew the chai tea with mostly water and pour milk/creamer on top. It's definitely not the creamy/milky/sweet chai tea latte. that I'm used to .... It just taked like.... diluted chai tea with a splash of milk. The sandwich and mac and cheese I tried were alright, nothing exceptional. Despite the mediocre coffee and food, the roost is a cool place to hang out. They have plenty of tables and seats, which tend to fill up but theres always people coming and going. At night, the place is DARK so it might not be the best place to read or study. Also, they have wifi but they turn off the wifi at 8pm every night (why???) so thats a bummer. Parking can be a doozy, but I've managed to finding street parking in the neighborhoods across the street and stay all night after the meters end at 6pm read more

I have to give this place three stars because while the lattes are good, there are better in town. Also, on my second visit, I ordered a salad and the greens were facing retirement age. They weren't there yet but they were eligible for AARG -- the g is for greens -- membership. As a baker, I hold baked goods to a high standard. What is offered here doesn't tempt me. I simply don't want to order anything. The ordering station is uninviting. As for the space itself, the ramp in the middle makes it odd. I liked my table the first time, but the second time, the uneven dribbling of glossy polyurethane distracted me. It tried too hard. The image is a sort of This Old House for the homeless. On the plus side, I liked the way several families occupied a sunny space with carpets and a round of small tables facing Market Street. They had just come from some sort of children's athletic match and seemed happy and full of good cheer. Active parenting and friendship seem moribund in this world. It was good to be reminded of them. That last, of course, has nothing to do with restaurant. read more

After watching this cafe emerge from the abandoned package store it once was, I finally decided to give it a try. They've made a valiant attempt to make the most of an awkward space, giving it a recycled-shabby chic vibe that isn't quite comfortable enough to stay for the afternoon to study or play a board game (which they provide!). Knowing that The Roost is owned by the same folks as The Green Bean, my expectations were rather high, and unfortunately not met. The menu, especially for the dinner hour, is rather sparse. I wanted a sandwich, but they are only available for lunch. Rather than spending ten bucks on a skeptical-sounding spread plate, I settled on a bowl of butternut squash soup and a hot cider. Soup was a little sweet and served VERY hot (and I usually like my food hot!) The waitstaff initially forgot about my cider, but were good about making it in front of me and serving it right away. Of course, a bowl of soup was not nearly enough to satisfy this girl's appetite, so I had a piece of apple pie cake (no, that's not a typo) which was too much cake and not enough apple for way too much money. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food isn't. It was a little loud in there, but nothing that couldn't have been resolved with a good pair of headphones. I may come back for lunch, because that seitan sandwich sounds too delicious to pass up. read more

I only had 2 days in the area and planned on trying a different place each morning, but I was so impressed with the Roost that I just went there twice. The exact cozy atmosphere I was looking for, great breakfast sandwiches and pastries and I highly recommend the maple latte. read more

The Roost - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I'm obsessed with this coffee shop/ restaurant! I love their beverages, desserts (can you please write a cookbook?!), and friendly atmosphere. Every time I visit I leave feeling great. read more

Ohhhhh, Roost. You have gotten so much of my money. I work around the corner and I find myself popping over to the Roost more than I'd like to admit. It's such a solid addition to Northampton. They have a little bit of everything: sandwiches, salads, smoothies, desserts, coffee, drinks, and cheese boards. I will say that nothing I've had at the Roost has been mindblowing. Everything has been decently good, a bit overpriced, but convenient. It's a nice vibe for lunch, studying, or a coffee date. In summary, it's not the best food in town, but we'll all keep coming back. read more

Sweet! Gluten free things! Delicious lunch menu! Adorable recycled/reclaimed furnishings! Little loud, especially on weekends and in the evening, but if you're at all familiar with Northampton you know that at night the college kids come out in force in search of a comfortable place to prop their feet and play with their laptops. On my first visit I had a fantastic soup and a gluten free cookie; I can't wait to go back again soon! read more

My husband and I enjoyed our recent visit to The Roost. The atmosphere is cozy and the folks who work there are friendly. Their food is stellar--I highly recommend the banana cream tart, stout cake, and udon noodle salad. We will definitely be back! read more

This is a great study spot for college students, but THERE IS NO WIFI ON THE WEEKENDS. Additionally, this is quite a trek from Smith College campus (about a 15min walk) so I typically would only consider coming here on the weekends. In addition, everything is very over-priced, but I appreciate that the food is very fresh and comes from local farms. It's also pretty busy here not just during rush-hour so if you're planning to do work bring headphones. read more

Loved this place on our day trip to Vermont we were on the motorcycle heading to explore some dirt roads but it was a chilly morning so we warmed up here with a tea and coffee and a few delicious egg sandwiches on their homemade potato rolls. Cozy place with friendly staff I can't wait to stop in again. read more

I regularly hit this place about every weekend. It has a great vibe going on inside. The staff are excellent. Always very friendly and smiling ready to help. I have found this to have one of the best Café Mochas I have had. Being vegetarian I just love their tempeh wings. Lots of choices for the sweet tooth in me also to include vegan friendly. I love their waffles too. The only downside is that if you come during prime times you may find it hard to get a seat. The curse of being such a fantastic place ! If I am there and on "Local Mind" I will gladly let you know how crowded it is :-) read more

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This place isn't that crowded during the week and makes for a great after work drink spot. They have great ginger libation mixed drinks. (Lemonade libation and the other one, autumn something with hard cider) The food is also very good. The cheese plate with bread is always a good choice. I also had a roast beef sandwich there the other day that was absolutely delicious. My one criticism is that the box of crayons on the game shelf needs to be replenished a little more frequently. Most of the crayons have worn down to a nub and I can never seem to find a black crayon. Other than the crayon situation this place is definitely one of my favorite spots in town. Edit: They got new crayons. read more

Hipster coffee joint that's also unpretentious; worthy of applause. Makes you wanna do your homework there because of the relaxing and friendly vibe, the cappacinos there are strong and flavorful. *No extra charge for soy, almond, or rice milk for all you cool cats read more

Great food and baked goods and great atmosphere. Recommended, I'm at The Roost often. Be aware that while there is free wifi, there is no free electricity as all of the power outlets are covered over, presumably to prevent people from staying longer than their laptop battery allows. Plan accordingly. Also they have a beer and wine menu and it can be a great alternative for a nighttime drink. read more

Not laptop friendly, food is crap. They have no electrical outlets - intentionally. My laptop battery was dead so i ran my cord to the outlet in the bathroom. The barista came and unplugged me in a huff - not because someone complained, but because "the owner doesn't want people plugging in their laptops". Not sure why they have wifi if they don't want people sitting with their laptops (although their wifi is flaky anyway). Their food isn't that great either - got the sweet grilled cheese, they were stingy with the cheese and i kept getting big mouthfuls of just spinach or just apricot spread. How do you screw up a grilled cheese?? read more

Great to have a cool cafe to hang out in on this side of town. The space is huge and although it can be utilized better- they did an acceptable job. Food is decent, reasonably priced and the best part is that they serve beer and wine in the evening. I will continue coming in for coffee and such. read more

In my opinion this is the best internet cafe in Northampton by a wide margin. Keep in mind, however, that The Roost is trying to be more than an internet cafe and their wifi isn't on during some peak periods e.g. weekend nights. The best coffee in Northampton is still Northampton Coffee, with Share Coffee in Thornes coming in second. However, The Roost all around gets the nod for: best ambiance, latest hours, friendliest staff, plus best combo of yummy meals, snacks, good coffee. I get a lot of writing done here and it's a very nice work environment. I'm not crazy about their posted rules involving where you can sit when you come in alone, wifi policies etc, seems a bit heavy handed, but on the other hand if they posted it maybe it's because their customers weren't making enough room for others, I dunno. Still, despite that, it's always really nice here. I'm typing away on my laptop sipping a hot latte and at the moment all is well in the world. That's not an easy feeling to find and The Roost is the only coffeeshop in this town where I consistently feel that vibe. Oh, and their menu, though it does have some meat items, is very vegetarian and vegan friendly. Update: bummed they put a lock on their bathroom doors. Not sure why this is necessary, I have since been in a bunch of NYC and Boston coffeeshops which don't have this. If it's necessary that's too bad, instructions to customers on walls and locks on doors, not the ideal vibe. Still my fave of the current Noho options though. read more

Cool space. I Iove that it's a coffee place that also serves beer. That said, I won't be back anytime soon even though I'm a local. Why? (in no particular order) 1. The coffee tastes like it sat in a drip coffee maker until it burned. I'm serious about my coffee. What I was served was an overpriced abomination in a mug. 2. My coconut water was more than $4. That plain just HURT. 3. (And THE BIGGEST REASON they won't get more of my money.) Covered outlets. I'm a creative and a student so I occasionally work in coffee shops -- this means that over the course of a longer work session, I spend $$ on coffee, snacks, and lunch. If my laptop poops out, I leave and take my $$ where I can charge it. I also don't like the message it sends to customers especially at a place that charges a fair chunk of change for it's food stuffs. It smacks of a lot of Miserly and a little Insulting. read more

Was randomly hanging out in Northhampton and needed my coffee fix, with no NYC laughing man in sight, we stopped in here for 2 cappuccinos and some chocolate chunk cookies. The coffee was really good and the vibe was as well, wish I had homework to do so i can do it there. Also no charge for soy and almond milk which is a huge plus read more

Very delicious coffee. Cute place. Good for people watching too. I would return. read more

Excellent quality espresso drinks. We especially love their mocha chai and their maple latte --so, so good. The Roost is generally a really beautiful space and their food is also pretty legit (so many things we wish we could try!). The stout milkshake is a masterpiece. There are no outlets and thats a definite draw back for studying--bring printed readings if that's what you're coming for. read more

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The service, drinks, food, and environment here never disappoints! It's such a comfortable place to get work done (reading, writing, etc) and with their late hours it's never a worry of running out of time! However, the lights can be a bit dim when the sun sets so be careful with those peepers, people! I absolutely obsess over their chicken salad sandwich (The Bubbie + Knorr chicken salad, Cap Cod chips) and a mocha. Willing to go to noho at random hours for the sandwich alone. read more

I dislike waiting to be served when there are two people standing around not do anything. Also, are belly shirts appropriate work attire? The egg salad is the best in town and the casual drinking environment keeps me coming back. read more

Delicious coffee and small plates. The soups have been amazing every time I've tried and the coffee never fails to make my taste buds happy. The staff is really friendly and accommodating with any questions & dietary restrictions. The vibe of the place is great. There are plenty of board games to play if you're so inclined, and it's a great place to bring little ones as there are plenty of activities (and tasty hot chocolate) to keep them happy. I've only tried a couple small plates off their menu - soups & meat & cheese boards - and they were really great and had good prices. read more

Sandwiches were good. Ordered two beers and the glasses they came with looked extremely dirty and covered in residue. Staff seemed like they had an attitude. They could maybe try speaking up when interacting with customers as I couldn't hear a word the cashier was saying. Probably won't return. read more

There are some cafes that just seem to have a soundtrack that goes along with them. Some just feel like ZZ Top, or Phish, or something else. For some reason, I get a big Northern State feeling in the Roost. So, for my review, I figured I would channel lyrics from Northern State, an excellent rap group from earlier this millennium, for the review. Do you like coffee? "Let me begin, I like my coffee" Alright, how is the coffee? "Why don't you ask your moms?" My mom thinks the coffee is pretty good there, especially the iced coffee. Before we talk food, let's establish if you are a legitimate critic...Do you get to a lot of the places in Northampton? "I got eyes all over this city, yo i cover mad ground, Surf the waves of traffic and yo, i get around" Good, and do you know good food? "Don't miss the buffet at my birthday soiree. Cause I'm a workaday gourmet. I sautee and flambee" OK, so how is the food at the Roost? "I don't know why water on wood just makes it dry" True enough--the Roost has good food, but it does lack flavor a lot of times. "Complex times call for complex rhymes, A lime to a lemon said a lemon to a lime." Yeah, they could play more with citrus or something. The salads, the Itty Bitty, the Red Rooster, etc. they are all good, but leave something to be desired. How about the desserts in that case? "ODB's on probation... make sweet salvation" True enough, they are decent indulgences, as good as you can get in Northampton. Decent for a good time when you are sad (about ODB) or happy. Let's change the discussion to other drinks. Do they have beer? "My head is filled with cotton, now it's soaked up in the years. And it's soaked in the tears and the fears and the beers" That's kinda weird...how about wine? "You got the bread sticks and salad but the fine wine is for free." Ha ha...nice joke, free wine. But yeah, decent microbrews and wine, but let's talk ambiance. Back when they had the couch area, what was the vibe like? "We don't have to leave the living room to have a good time." Now that they removed the couch area, what is the vibe with all the small tables? "I don't have a job but I work all day." You got any criticisms about the ambiance? "I can't sit down" Yeah it gets crowded, how would you describe the average customer? "Dancin' around real slow in the sunshine, barefeet dirty, long hair flowin', Feelin' carefree and not knowin' why." Oh...hipster, huh? I guess that is ok. "Yo don't be such a damn snob" You are right, sorry--. What's the way an average woman in the Roost might introduce herself? "I'm a radical female, astrological genius, I'll just say it once oh you'll know that I mean this." How would the average male introduce himself?? "How you been? Do you still have my copy of Huckleberry Finn?" Yeah, that's a lame line. Let's talk price. Noho can be expensive, how is the price at the Roost? "Keep your eyes on your money if your money's green." True enough. Pretty affordable if you want it to be...not if you don't. Good point. Well, thank you Northern State lyrics for enlightening us about The Roost. Keep it real, Sprout! read more

Place used to be uber-cool, but seems to be going down hill... I think at some level, it's a victim of its own success. They've had to start chasing people away by doing those obnoxious little things like intentionally covering the outlets. For those looking for more of a bar atmosphere, this probably works. read more

We LOVED this place. Hands down it was one of our favorite places during our little weekend getaway. We had some time to kill before heading to dinner nearby, so we thought we'd have some hot green tea (it was beyond frigid last weekend in Massachusetts), and chat awhile. When we sat down with our mini teapots, we noticed a shelf of board games and decided to play some Scattergories (one of our faves) and try a new one, Quiddler. We ended up there for 3 hours. Around us, people were studying, on their laptops, chatting, people-watching. This is definitely a cafe where you can cozy up and sit for hours, or meet a friend to catch up. It was so perfect! read more

Good breakfast sandwiches and small plate items. The coffee was great. The French bread is fantastic. The double chocolate cupcake was closer to a glazed brownie but still pretty good. A frightening concentration of anchor tattoos and ironic mustaches though. read more

Can I get a hell yeah? Tempeh wings? Check. Awesome northwest transplant owners? Check. Cheap beer? Check. Ha larious staff come armed with jokes? Check. The best thing is their attention to detail. The extra touch on your bagel or the tea served properly. The staff never seems depressed like so many places around here. They remember my name every visit. When me and the hubby want a cozy spot to play a board game or chit chat with the neighbors, we always hit the roost. These guys know how to run a business. It's very simple: treat your customers with respect, never insult their intelligence, let them linger(!!!), and serve local quality ingredients. read more

My friend brought me here because she thought I would like the vibe, and she hit the nail on the head. Next time I came out to visit her, I made a pit stop here for a little work before joining her. I scored a prime window seat which gave me the space and light to do my work. I loved the music, the mixed and matched furniture, the interesting and conscientious menu, the games available to play, etc, etc, etc. I will definitely try to make some time to spend here whenever I come to the Amherst area. This place is so me. read more

I grew to love this place slowly. I would meander through town, finding nowhere that spoke to my cravings. I'd pass the thai place and think, well, I guess it's the Roost...again, the last outpost of food and drink before the annonymile that is Hadley. The more I tried, the better it got. Rich, warming soups. Well-dressed salads. Baked goods for all of Northampton's dietary restrictives. A solid contender in the Noho food scene. read more

All great things. That is all. Goodnight. I wish I could write just that. Then again the Roost deserves more because this place is fantastic. Their kahlua fallen soufflé cake inspired me and my friend Genya to make our own. I've also tried a cookie they had out for us to try - it was very good. Their Guinness cake was ok but too cake-y. A bit dry. This is an excellent place to study (though they have ZERO outlets, so only go with your battery at 100%) and eat and drink and see friends. I'll miss having such a fun place around. Go for the kahlua fallen soufflé cake!!! read more

An independent small business. Friendly patient service; delicious desserts and drinks; customers reading, deep in conversation, playing board games; open late; tall table/chairs option. I can't ask for more in a coffeeshop! read more

Not bad! Good coffee, good espresso drinks, the chai is okay (tasted a tad watery/bland) . The deserts are what I like best about this spot... I've had an eclair (delicious!) And their cookies (all so yummy). Their food seems tasty too. Quick service and a chill spot to hang out at. They also serve beers which is kinda cool. Overall it's a good place to grab some good artisan coffee and or lunch! I can see this being popular amongst the college crowd, so that's who the main patronage seems to be. Nothing too special about this place, but it seems to be consistent in service and food quality. My boyfriend brings me here when we visit his hometown and I enjoy coming here. The whole cafe and staff seem clean too, which is definitely a plus! read more

This is a nice casual coffeehouse. You can purchase the usual coffeehouse items such as cappuccino, espresso, teas, mocha-this and mocha-that..... as well as some not so typical coffeehouse items like sandwiches, cheese plates, desserts and alcohol. Yes alcohol. They serve beer, wine and cocktails. The interior is dimly lit and the vibe is a little hipster-ish, but overall I liked this place. When I visited the staff was very friendly, prices were reasonable (especially for the beverage items), and the music being played over the sound system was completely kick-ass. I didn't purchase any alcohol but it all was very tempting. $6 for a glass of wine. $2 for a 'gansett. $5 for a Chimay (yay three cheers for my Belgian friends at Chimay). They have a mixture of tables and counter space. The seating is a little uncomfortable and they could probably benefit from a few cushioned chairs. On the shelfs you'll find a few board games. Like I said, overall I liked this place. Next time I gotta try some of their finger food items. read more

I was in Northampton for 5 days and ate at the Roost all 5 days. The breakfast sandwiches are so delicious (I'm partial to the Itty Bitty - I have been dreaming about that walnut pesto), the fresh baked pastries and desserts are INSANE, the drink selection is awesome (Sake pina collada!!) and the staff was super sweet. Love the feel, the plentiful game selection and the fun vibe. Can't wait to come back. read more

Everything is decent. The drinks are good enough that it's worth your money for sure. The snacks are good enough that maybe it's worth doing if you're like FAMISHED. The wifi stinks so don't bother. Write a novel or play VVVVVV or something that doesn't use internet. Also they don't have outlets to spare here, so it's very "work"-unfriendly, but that may be what you are looking for! I hate working!!! But I gotta so I can make money so I can spend it here. It's a vicious cycle. Help. read more

First time here and the breakfast sandwich was great had the gringo and the pico de gallo was awesome on it!! Looking forward to trying more of the menu. read more

I love the vibes in here. Staff is friendly and the drink/food selection is good. I had the smoothie and it was delicious. read more

The Roost - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts