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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StIndependent, not for profit film center - great snacks too.
미첼요새
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.
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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.