Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
While there are restaurants in Amherst - there are others in Northampton, Easthampton and other area towns.
Best Mexican Food around - we love it. It gets busy, though, so go early or late. They don't take reservation unless a large group. Everything is good there.
28 locals recommend
Mission Cantina
485 West StBest Mexican Food around - we love it. It gets busy, though, so go early or late. They don't take reservation unless a large group. Everything is good there.
Also have food and bakery items. so it's good for a coffee, wifi, hanging out, but also good for a meal, brunch, snacks. They roast their own coffee.
25 locals recommend
Esselon Café and Coffee Roasting
99 Russell StAlso have food and bakery items. so it's good for a coffee, wifi, hanging out, but also good for a meal, brunch, snacks. They roast their own coffee.
Great coffee but they also have cocktails! so it's nice in the evening, as well.
27 locals recommend
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StGreat coffee but they also have cocktails! so it's nice in the evening, as well.
It's not a great location - sort of like, in a mall but it's really good food. Try the authentic menu.
7 locals recommend
Ginger Garden
351 Northampton RdIt's not a great location - sort of like, in a mall but it's really good food. Try the authentic menu.
Oriental Flavor
25 S Pleasant StGreat dishes in downtown amherst.
Best pizza in Amherst - more of a "by the slice" type of place - not fancy but fabulous.
31 locals recommend
Antonio's Pizza
31 N Pleasant StBest pizza in Amherst - more of a "by the slice" type of place - not fancy but fabulous.
Whole Foods Market
327 Russell StGood in a pinch for a sandwich or salad bar.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
219 Memorial AveYes it's fast food but good in a pinch.
Fresh Side
39 S Pleasant StFresh salads, tea rolls
Excellent italian food and a nice bar. A bit pricy but worth it and you can get small plates
6 locals recommend
Osteria Vespa
28 Amity StExcellent italian food and a nice bar. A bit pricy but worth it and you can get small plates
This restaurant is in the Lord jeffrey Inn. It's been updated - food is great, nice outdoor cocktail space - More formal than most of the local restaurants.
30 Boltwood Walk
30 Boltwood WalkThis restaurant is in the Lord jeffrey Inn. It's been updated - food is great, nice outdoor cocktail space - More formal than most of the local restaurants.
This vegan restaurant is great for vegan and non vegans alike. It's also nice for getting some work done online.
15 locals recommend
Pulse Cafe
270 Russell StThis vegan restaurant is great for vegan and non vegans alike. It's also nice for getting some work done online.
Miss Saigon
96 N Pleasant StThis vietnamese spot has a large menu and good in a pinch.
I've never been but I heard it's good and they have gluten free and vegan donuts too.
Glazed Doughnut Shop
19 N Pleasant StI've never been but I heard it's good and they have gluten free and vegan donuts too.
Share Coffee Amherst
178 N Pleasant StNice coffee and snack spot.
This lovely farm stand is close by - excellent produce, healthier meats, coffees and other treats. Support local food here.
Simple Gifts Farm
1089 N Pleasant StThis lovely farm stand is close by - excellent produce, healthier meats, coffees and other treats. Support local food here.
GoBerry
28 Amity StFrozen Yogurt
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood WalkAmerican restaurant - popular place for a variety of foods.
Newish restaurant and bar - more upscale than most. I haven't been but people seem to like it.
Protocol
Newish restaurant and bar - more upscale than most. I haven't been but people seem to like it.
Known for their boneless chicken wings with a variety of types - plus beer - a student place but so big - anyone can go there.
11 locals recommend
Hangar Pub And Grill
10 University DrKnown for their boneless chicken wings with a variety of types - plus beer - a student place but so big - anyone can go there.
El Comalito
460 West StMexican and Salvadoran Restaurant.
The Works Café
48 N Pleasant StCoffee, tea, drinks, sandwiches, bagels etc. Place to work.
The Humble Peach
Vegan bakery and cafe - everything is good.
Pita Pockets Amherst
103 N Pleasant StGreat Falafel and other things.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dirty Truth
29 Main StFavorite bar in northampton.
Arts & Culture
Independent, not for profit film center - great snacks too.
48 locals recommend
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StIndependent, not for profit film center - great snacks too.
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main StThe Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay RdPicture book art
Pulp
Beautiful are gallery
Essentials
Collective Copies
71 S Pleasant StThis is my go to for copies, printing, faxing and other business needs.
Laughing Dog Bicycles
63 S Pleasant StLocal bike shop for bike purchase and repairs.
Everything Else
University of Massachusetts Amherst
My home is a short walk to UMASS.
Amherst College
Walking distance
Hampshire College
893 West StHampshire is a five-ten minute drive.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
213 College StParks & Nature
This is the local swimming hole. Dogs are permitted on the far side but not on the beach site (state street). It's a fun bike ride or car ride. Early morning swims are my favorite.
14 locals recommend
Puffers Pond
This is the local swimming hole. Dogs are permitted on the far side but not on the beach site (state street). It's a fun bike ride or car ride. Early morning swims are my favorite.
Amethyst Brook Conservation Area
132 Pelham RdNice walking spot.