Restaurants in Amherst

“I highly recommend 3 Amigos. Fantastic food and service.”

“My friends and I had lunch today here, we were seated right away and the waitresses were friendly and attentive. Food was very good, we highly recommend their beef noodles, wonton with chili oil and soup dumplings. Will definitely come again!!”

“Amazing food in an surprising little place. We ordered 5 dishes because we could not decide. They did an amazing job on all 5. Don't let the outside and interior deceive you.”

“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!”

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Tasty tofu and chicken banh mi sandwiches. The tofu was marinated, and the veggies were fresh. The tofu banh mi can be vegan if you ask for it without mayo, and it's still very tasty. The bread they used is good too. Also, sandwiches were $9.20 each (steak and shrimp are more expensive).

The vegetable pho was yummy as well, it came with snow peas, bok choi, and fried tofu. We added spicy basil, so it came out to around $13.”

“bangin vermicelli bowls!!”

“It’s taken me this long to leave a review to Cushman’s because I love this spot so much that I could gush about it for ages. Suffice to say that the food is delicious and wonderfully affordable (compared to Boston area prices) and the cafe is super cute, and I love escaping campus to spend time here. ❤️”

“Best Salvadorian food Ive ever had! I highly recommend the pupusas chicken and cheese is my favorite. Their mexicana burrito was spectacular and their drinks and service were as well.”

“best fried rice in the area. oh my god ???? first bite made me want to cry ????????? no business tasting SO DELICIOUS. 10000% will be back. absolutely insane. have never had a food experience so visceral in my life. oh my god so good please give them a try”

“The food is surprisingly delectable given the fact that it must be produced quickly and in high quantities. It can be very busy, but that's the only downside to Franklin.

Vegetarian options: There is a vegetarian and gluten-free section. However, there are not many protein rich options.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Early May 2024 We were at UMASS for an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and boy was it fun. One of the points of coming to pick up our boy was the discount at the Cafeteria. A great perk for having the tournament there. We went in and it was STAR WARS day and there were lightsabers and vader aprons and blue milk. I went straight for the Peet's Coffee since it was a long day. Then I walked around with my kids and chose item after item after item. There were screens showing one of the Taken movies which was hard to pull away from but overall the team came in and it was somewhat hard to find a place to sit for a big group. One thing I noticed was everyone was on their phone and not many were sitting and talking. Interesting. Great food and great atmosphere. When someone dropped something and it broke the whole place busted out clapping.

Dietary restrictions: My youngest has an egg and peanut allergy. They are very good about informing people about the contents of the food. He didn't have an issue. We were careful of course but he didn't have an issue.

Kid-friendliness: My family all went to get a view or an idea about college life on a Saturday night. The food is so good and so varied.”

“Hands down, the most incredible beer menu I have ever seen!! This is an absolute must for any beer lover.👍👍👍 And you can bring in food; they have no on-site food. We ordered from around the corner and brought it in.😋😋😋”

“They have a great and diverse menu. The chicken teriyaki was absolutely delicious, and the portion was generous and very filling. And definitely try their mochi ice creams; they’re truly amazing!”

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

“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)”

“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.”

“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”

“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!!!”

“Great service and food! Small menu, but everything we ordered was fantastic and large portions! Multiple staff waited our table and were reliably asking if we needed anything else or another drink. I would absolutely dine here again!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“I love their fresh foods and good vibes! A wonderful business to have in my home 💚”

“Great little place for Chinese food.
Food has always been good...drinks are good....and service is quick.
We go often, and has always enjoyed it.”

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

“I’ve been looking for a restaurant to n Western Mass that serves soup dumplings and we found that and much more here! My wife just brought us here for my birthday lunch and it was amazing. Soup dumplings, scallion cakes, house chow fun and veggie rice with coconut cakes for dessert.
Lovely atmosphere, very reasonable prices, nice service and, despite ordering the lunch size portion, we’re going home with leftovers.”

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

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

“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!”

“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 :)”

“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”

“Amazing environment & food!”

“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.”

“They have a hugh menu and although I only grabbed a margarita and some nachos I can guess most everything will be fresh.

Don't expect service since you order and pay at the counter. There is interested and outside seating. The one front of the house employee didn't ask if I needed anything else or ask how the food was. He didn't need to I guess and I'm probably just used to it. Aside from that I can't wait to try other options.”

“good place. lots of beer.”

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

“The Salmon and Filet was probably the best meal and quality we’ve ever had. The waitstaff and chef were personable and friendly. The atmosphere was light and clean. I plan to bring everyone I know to experience the quality of their meals. 5 stars for us!”

“Outdoor seating with heat lamps and fire pit”

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

“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.”

“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 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..”

“Delicious bubble tea, friendly staff, great location”

“Everything is great, food, service and atmosphere! Shout out to Justina who just happened to be our server the last 2 times we have stopped there on our way back to CT. She is amazing!”

“The best locally roasted coffee in the valley! Great egg sandwiches and baked goods. Excellent lattes and other espresso drinks. I love their raspberry muffins and their mocha bread.”

“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.”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“DP Dough has fit their intended niche perfectly: good food at a great price with truly late business hours (until 2/3 am!!). A perfect combination for college students.

I ordered it through their website, which was a little quirky but great overall. It was cool they had so many premade options, but a little odd that translated into a small selection of toppings for the build your own. I have had my fair share of delivery from different restaurants and services, as well as to different locations, over the years. This is the first that came to my lobby entrance (and one proven to be tricky at that!) and the second to bring hot food. Ever. I didn’t even have to microwave it. A lovely employee called ahead and handed it to me. It was freezing and almost midnight, but she made the journey with a smile on her face. Very quick delivery too.

I got the cheese stix and spinner zone without spinach. They saw my note about no spinach and it was easy to make, which I really appreciate. The marinara sauce was smidge sweet, but barely noticeable. Most importantly, it was warm! No one wants cold marinara cups, so thank you!! Also they were generous with the sauce. Huge kudos for that. They stuffed a lot of stuff into that calzone, I’m impressed. Overall it was a little bland, but I did pick a bland option. The cheese stix were flavorful even without the garlic sauce, and were incredibly tasty. Definitely getting them again!

Not only was the price for the food good, the fees were noise, a $3 fee and a $1 tax. $22 for a meal at midnight and 2-3 meal’s worth of leftovers! It is so nice not having fees as much as the food itself. They are also in perfect boxes for putting in a minifridge.

I’m adding them to my rotation. Easy.

Go check them out!”

“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!!! 😊”