Restaurants in Amherst

“Great food and very friendly staff!”

“Drove up from New York (signed the board) for my 5 year old grand daughter's recital. Food was really good and the people were very nice. will definitely be back!”

“10/10! We had the stewed beef soup noodles, scallion pancakes and pork and cabbage dumplings. The soup had tender meat, delicious broth and hand pulled homemade noodles (I still regret not ordering another to go to bring home). The scallion pancakes were some of the best I've ever had--made to order, light and not too greasy. The pork and cabbage dumplings were wrapped in a thin, homemade wrapper and the filling was juicy and flavorful. While I don't have any before photos, I think the after speaks for itself.”

“The food was amazing and feature some of the best dishes from Latin America. The service was great too.”

“Love the food and atmosphere here. The soup dumplings are delicious. My favorite meal is the Shrimp Noodle. Also, their takeout presentation is amazing. Most of the time, restaurants give you a paper bag, portions can seem smaller etc. Not here. The bag the takeout comes in is so nice, you will want to reuse it, and it is designed to keep your food warm. The chopsticks were actually good quality and the packaging the food was in kept the noodles separated from the sauce! 5 stars”

“Very good Acai bowls, Smoothies made from fresh fruits. Staff friendly. Clean and even their BR. Will recommend this place.”

“If you like New England boiled dinners don't go here but if, you like great flavors at a more than fair price, this is an exceptional find.”

“Absolutely delicious and unique cocktails in a dark, moody lounge atmosphere. I got the Big in Japan and my husband got the Study Abroad and Sinaloa Sling, and we got the Potato Potato Dip as a snack. Both drinks were well balanced and smooth and stood up on their own as a main attraction. The dip was pickly and bright and was served with nice kettle cooked chips, we devoured it in minutes. This is a place I want to show off to my friends from out of town :)”

“This little place is a flashback to my hippy days. A market and cozy café, where my friend and I enjoyed a perfectly cooked and served breakfast using homemade bread. Plenty of parking and easy to get to in North Amherst and only 20 to 15 minutes from there to downtown, where we toured Emily Dickinson's home.”

“bangin vermicelli bowls!!”

“We had an excellent experience at this hole in the wall Chinese Take-out/Dine-in establishment after a long business workday. The owner was super friendly and helpful, and he made several recommendations of authentic Cantonese dishes. Everyone enjoyed the food very much. BYOB was okay as well.”

“We had one of the best meals we've ever had in western Mass recently at Protcol. It was our fourth or fifth time there and they're really perfecting their operation. Loved the short rib with arepas for 2, dill hummus, and mushroom spatzle. (sp). Killer cocktails always. Worth the drive from Northampton!”

“The food was fantastic, I had the Korean tacos and the service was excellent. The mariachi band was a great touch too.”

“Something different- food very tasty. Especially the lamb.”

“This place has the best birria tacos, good-sized portions, and is affordable. The only complaint I would have is paying for extra lettuce and the extra sauces but not receiving it in my past orders. They must have been busy during those times, but nonetheless, I still order from here since it's so good.”

“I ordered a cake for my co-worker’s retirement celebration. We had a limited budget & everyone was so happy with the cake. A half-sheet pan carrot cake, with luscious cream cheese frosting, beautifully decorated! It was enough for 20 people with leftovers. Highly recommend!”

“We are delighted to have West Street Coffee & Tea in our neighborhood! Friendly service, full bookshelves by the cozy tables, great coffee and tea, and wonderful baked goods from the fabulous Lemon Bakery. Welcome, and congratulations on your opening.”

“First time going to Playa Bowls! It was fantastic! I got a coconut bowl with strawberries and Nutella. It was delicious. My husband got the Goldie mango bowl. He loved it. We were impressed with all of the options. The fruit was fresh and ripe. The bowls were very good-sized. We were both full after eating them. We will definitely be returning.
The atmosphere was also great. I loved the hand painted walls. Such a cool vibe in the place. I certainly recommend it.”

“The meal had a wide variety of flavors, the carnitas tacos were a mix of spicy, savory, and piquant, albeit, a little dry. The salsa was very vinegary and sour, but it had a good spice to it too. The horchata was overly sweet and saccharine. Overall it was a decent meal with its pros and cons.”

“The guys cooking was really nice. Everything was fresh, clean and properly stored. The guy has been here for 1 year and makes delicious Turkish style kebab. The meat is soft and juicy and flavors are great as well!”

“Anything if you like it or have a sweet tooth or massive sugar rush”

“So many selections of healthy foods menu.”

“We love the Commonwealth. It’s the swanky side of UMass Dining! We had a 6pm reservation before a concert at the Fine Arts Center. Great selection of beer and wine. Our starters were outstanding: warm duck confit salad and loaded purple potato fries. The New England seafood entree (sea bass today ) was very good. How about that chocolate cake! Don’t be afraid to try the plant based options. In our experience, they are the most unique and artistic options on the menu. Taylor, our server, was friendly, efficient, and attentive.
Parking behind Worcester DC is permitted after 5pm and all day on weekends. It can be challenging to get a space, so give yourself a few extra minutes.”

“If I could give six stars, I would. Absolutely addicted to Crazy Noodles. They have excellent allergen-free options and are always delicious! Hip, inviting atmosphere and super affordable. One of my all time favorite restaurants, but please please please stop using the Delivery Express company. Your service is always amazing and theirs is terrible 😭 Wish you were on Doordash, I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️ xoxo”

“Went right after visiting the Mill district general store and this place really brings the area together. Went there on the 15th with some friends. Good place for a beer and conversation. Food and specials are well maintained. The bartender was genuine. Good soul.”

“We've been coming here for years and love the atmosphere. On our last couple of visits, we were served infected beer. Disappointing when a beer-focused bar doesn't keep its lines clean. Also: prices on the bottle list don't always correspond with what's in their computer (what was listed as a $7 bottle on the menu rang up for several dollars more).”

“Absolutely amazing food and service. We are Korean and can tell you from being in korea many times that their food is top notch! Favorite place to go when I visit my daughter at college!”

“the chicken parm pizza and chicken bacon ranch are delicious best pizza spot ever.”

“This place was absolutely amazing! Our server was the best we've ever had (and we are both former servers)!! The oysters were out of this world!! Our meal was superb!!! We were a bit crowded in for a Wednesday night but it's a great problem to have!! Can't wait to go back again!!”

“Ben made a beautiful hot latte just the way I like it! Love this place❤️❤️”

“This food is fire. Shout out to the baker. And also the people making the drinks. Costumer service is kind and natural. Also Swaggy vibes. (Epic)

Vegetarian options: Just about everything is vegetarian.

Kid-friendliness: Once some preschoolers walked in, and I saw the kern employees give them all free juice. It was very sweet. (And their teacher a coffee)”

“Thanks for making my daughters favorite dinner for her birthday 🎂”

“Amazing fresh food served so quickly! The Bahn Mi Sandwich was incredible! About to have the summer roll and Pho! Can’t wait! So easy to park and get in and out too as it’s in the Big Y Plaza”

“Amazing environment & food!”

“Every Thursday is Chicken Tenders Night for the squad. I'm reviewing this on a Monday even though Chicken Tenders Night is on Thursday, that's how much I'm looking forward to Thursday! Nothing beats onion rings and chicken tenders. My friends and I all live in Southwest, but we make the trip to Worcester ever week. We basically walk a mile from our dorms just to get to Worcester! It's our late night ritual.. I recommend always getting honey mustard and blue cheese. Sometimes I tell my friends that I can't talk right now because all I want to do is eat and wait in line for the next batch of chicken.”

“Hampshire Dining Commons is one of UMass Amherst's Student Dining Commons.

Like other dining commons, they utilize a rotational menu of foods from across the world. One unique feature of Hampshire is that it doesn't serve any soda, instead opting to be more health conscious by serving fruit drinks and locally sourced milk instead.

The serving area is a circular design, with seating on the outside. There isn't that much seating in the building, but enough to get by.

Food is pretty good, but many of the options are served at other dining halls as well. They do typically host a few special events here, especially the Princeton Review's food celebration.”

“How can I forget about this place where I could eat healthy with a number of exquisite varieties, located at Amherst College, what I loved is that once you are in the dining room you can eat everything you want, so it is worth it. in that sense.”

“We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Amherst room on Oct. 23rd. Nothing short of amazing! Appetizers were plentiful and delicious, as was the steak, chicken and shrimp & crab scampi. Our server Karen was one in a million, she was two steps ahead the whole evening and a big part of the success shared by the wedding party. Thank you to all the staff for making it a magical night :)”

“Fantastic staff! From the warm greeting upon entering to the waitstaff tending to all the details, service was spot on!
Food was yummy (the cold peanut noodles were a bit spicier than we anticipated, but otherwise hit the spot)
Will be back!”

“So happy this shop is now in Amherst! Really delicious ice cream, sorbet and more. I had the sweet cream ice and cider sorbet and while I would absolutely get them again I’m super excited to try new flavors next time.”

“Rachel and crew are absolutely amazing. I know that whenever I eat there, my guests and I will be well taken care of and the food will be delicious. Never a bad complaint.”

“They have a serious barista, who knows their way around the machine! And the small bite breakfasts are fantastic. Love that there's gluten-free options as well…”

“Great food & servers the atmosphere was so relaxing”

“I've eaten Taste Thai at least every other week for the last two years. It's my go-to in Amherst Center, especially paired with some delicious boba. I am sad to be graduating and leaving Amherst, primarily because I won't be able to get my fix (the Country Style Pad Thai) anymore. I love this place and recommend it to all my friends :)”

“After two weeks of eating mainly seafood along the east coast I was in the mood for Mexican and lo and behold when I looked at the menu here they had enchiladas! They were excellent too. Matched perfectly with a cold beer. We sat outside and enjoyed the view which was a topper. Our waitress was nice too.”

“This place/workers are so fabulous!! Best coffee at umass hands down”

“Spotlessly clean, stocked with standard favorite drinks plus lots unique options too. A varied menu of breakfast and lunch options with fresh ingredients and quick prep. Superbly managed, her music playlist makes for a relaxing background and the cappuccino was just how I like it!”

“great craft beer selection!”

“Ordered the famous heart shaped pizza for my son and his girlfriend, totally understand they’re swamped with Valentine days orders, and the gentleman helped me this afternoon was awesome!! And it was delivered on time, on the dot! Both kids enjoyed it very much and a big shout out and THANK YOU!”

“Love Moge! It’s such a good study spot with great drinks and really friendly staff! Currently my go to place for studying and hanging out with friends. The atmosphere is so nice and calm!”

“Mission Cantina have the best tacos! I love the tasty meats, the fresh tortillas, flavorful salsas, great drinks. Best of all is the fun atmosphere and excellent service!”

“Went here yesterday with my family & ordered over $200 worth of food. (Big eaters) We got a bit of everything, our waitress was super accommodating (3 kids) with explaining what we were ordering, serving size, etc. which if you're a parent you know this is very helpful. Everything was prepared to absolute perfection, looked very appealing, & tasted even better! Ended up ordering a couple Cannonball Sushi's to take home because my God 🤌🏼🔥 IMHO it's reasonably priced for the food/location. SOLID 9/10 Hidden gem status.”

“Ordered food for an event of about 40 people Will was great to work with for ordering Excellent food Dessert platter is phenomenal Many many compliments on quality of food Highly recommend!!!”

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit”

“This place has a friendly Atmosphere, The Bartender is Great and it's not so packed even with the UMass Students back in school. You can smoke and bring your drink outside. But don't pass that porch or YOUR OUT. and Bartender Dan is on it and don't play..”

“Great hotel in a convenient location! Pros: easy access to the campus, quiet, great student (and visitor) dining options in the same building. The room was very clean and quiet. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the pillows are super fluffy and abundant. Cons: TOO COLD. I got to my room and it was 66 degrees. I quickly found the thermostat does absolutely nothing. One morning I woke up and it was a comfortable 74 degrees in the room, but the temperature more often hovered around 69 degrees. I made frequent trips outside to warm up. Also there's a 2" gap under the door to the hallway. Conversations easily travel under the gap. I feel like a small autonomous robot could easily access the room by scooting under the door.”

“Most of the reviews here are pretty old. The food is, generally speaking, decent. Good amount of fruit and vegetables, great dessert, nice salad bar, good selection of drinks. The bean chili is A++, and they’ve had some well-made tofu dishes. Perfectly seasoned and nice texture.

Can’t speak to how good the meat dishes are, but the vegetarian and vegan options are fine. There’s not a ton of variety in a single meal, but day to day the options change a lot. You can also take your food to go which is great, and they handle the composting situation really well.

Dietary restrictions: They pay special care to allergies and separating out food that’s got nuts, gluten, etc.”

“Delicious bubble tea, friendly staff, great location”

“All-time favorite Mexican food place. Authentic to their roots. Been going for over 20+ years now, two hour drives, a few times a year since college, as there is no place better.”

“Wonderful service. Very helpful. Delicious food and tea.”

“I gotta say, as a customer service professional, these guys know how to hire. In fact, I was there at around 2:30am today and the woman at the counter was so impressive that I don’t really know what to say—friendly, compassionate, the whole package. It’s just really hard to find, not just these days but in general. You earned a lifelong customer—thank you!”

“quality ingredients, clean shop, great customer service. 😉”

“We used Campus Pizza to provide post game meals for our lacrosse team and the service was excellent, prices good and the food delicious! They delivered meals for 70 people right to us in the parking lot beside the field and even numbered each item by jersey number for easy distribution. Highly recommend using them to cater for your team event!”

“The freshness of the food the care that goes into preparing the food to making taste so good thanks crew”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“Awesome yummy warm cookies ❤️”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“I always love to come to the spoke. I’m an avid customer from over the years and I was charged $26 for 2 drinks that we’re $6.50 last week. I’m really not happy with the spoke rn”

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!”

“I had an incident where the wrong order was sent and the manager Sebastian took care of everything for me. He really went above and beyond. Also the quality of food is spectacular”

“Average food served quickly by a very attentive server. We were there during off peak times. My son has raved about their food but I thought it was above average at best and nothing out of the ordinary. I had the shrimp with broccoli”

“We dined here recently and the host and servers provided phenomenal service going above and beyond. They were very friendly and polite, as well. Their menu had very vast and diversified meal options. Their food was fantastic and came quickly after ordering. The restaurant was clean and overall dining experience was excellent. It is now one of our favorite restaurants in the Amherst area! Thank you to all the staff there!!! 😊”