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!”

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

“Of my favorite spots in Amherst is Lili's it is a quick bus ride away from UMASS and it is worth the trip! Two of my favorite dishes are the stewed beef noodle soup and scallion pancakes. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy.”

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

“The cocktails here are nothing short of artistry. Each drink is a carefully crafted masterpiece, marrying bold flavors with subtle nuances that surprise and delight. The bartenders are not just mixologists; they are storytellers, weaving narratives through their concoctions that take you on a journey with every sip. Whether you opt for a classic with a twist or a completely original creation, you can expect a drink that’s not only balanced and complex but also deeply satisfying. The menu, though focused, complements the drinks perfectly. Small plates of gourmet delights are offered, each one designed to enhance the flavors of the cocktails. I highly recommend the celery! Service at The Archives is impeccable. The staff are attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable yet unpretentious. They seem genuinely passionate about what they do, and it shows in the care they take with every guest. In a city overflowing with bars and lounges, The Archives stands out as a beacon of sophistication and quality. It’s a place where time seems to slow down, allowing you to savor the moment, the company, and the extraordinary drinks. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening, a special celebration, or simply a night out with friends, The Archives promises an experience that is as unforgettable as it is enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

“We came from New York to see our son here, and this was our first time eating here. The food was so good! We ordered the Chengdu chicken, potstickers, and soup dumplings. Everything was delicious. It was even better than what we've had in New York. We'll back next time.”

“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.”

“One of the best breakfast spots in the Amherst area. Cushman Market & Cafe is always bustling and busy but surprisingly also always has seating. Fun menu with a lot of appealing options!”

“🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Amazing! What job! Held my daughter’s shower here , food, staff, drinks, atmosphere! 5 stars for sure! Thank you again to the entire staff!”

“One of the best restaurants in Amherst! My partner and I order from here once or twice a week; the food is consistently fresh, hot, and delicious. Everything is seasoned perfectly. The all-day combo is so affordable, with a lot of options. We like the General Tso's Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Beef Teriyaki Skewers, Poached Chicken over Rice, and Crab Rangoons, but you can't miss with anything here. The service is also so sweet and lovely, definitely the highlight of Chef Lau's. Thank you!!”

“My second time at this place (my first was the grand opening in chicopee) I had to try the spot in amherst as well. The food was so fresh, the place was clean. I love how they have an app so I can earn points whenever I go. I plan on trying almost everything on the menu :)”

“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.”

“Nuestra primera visita y fue de satisfacción al 💯 !!! Carisma y amabilidad al llegar,atención y cómoda espera y al llegar lo que eliges para comer 🤩😋🤗Deliciosooo😋😋😋Recomendado ✔️y me desee pronto regreso 🤗Gracias El Comalito🤩”

“Hands down, Carefree Cakery make the best cupcakes I’ve ever tasted! We have also ordered a couple of birthday cakes for our kiddos, and they too are spectacular. Not too heavy on frosting, and the cake is light and delicious. Our friends always comment on how delicious the cupcakes/cakes are. This week, we ordered a Wicked theme cake for our daughter’s 10th birthday party and it was so beautiful, I thought my kiddo was going to cry with joy when we picked it up!! We love you guys and we love your cakes ❤️🎂🧁❤️”

“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!”

“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!”

“It's a small cozy place and great to bring friends if you want to talk. And, their pastries are from nearby Lemon Bakery which makes superb ..... everything!”

“Just an absolutely perfect place with plenty of vegan and also “normal” food options.

I’m so glad I found this place.

I had the Quinoa salad and it was the best vegan whole plant food lunch I’ve eaten in a long time, maybe ever.

Delicious food can be healthful, and someone in that kitchen knows that!

Congrats!”

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

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

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

“Great experience at Moge Tee Amherst! I ordered the Strawberry Tea with strawberry popping boba and it was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and really refreshing. The popping boba added the perfect touch. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!”

“So many selections of healthy foods menu.”

“Food is always good, especially their beef stew! They have gluten free friers so this is a regular choice for my friend, who has celiac, and I. The atmosphere is what you would expect for an Irish pub, a little dark, cozy and familiar.”

“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.”

“My girlfriend and I dropped in a couple weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised. Great beer, dark lighting, nice people, very quaint and intimate. The M&D is “our spot” now.”

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

“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.”

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

“Great food & servers the atmosphere was so relaxing”

“Really impressed with Omi Omy! Was visiting the area for work. It's super conveniently located in the Big Y plaza. Got chicken vermicelli noodle bowl, fresh spring rolls, and a pork banh mi. I live in Boston and always get my banh mi in Chinatown and omg, this was BETTER! The bread is something special. Crispy, yet chewy, fresh, impeccable. Their ratio of toppings to meat to sauce was spot on. It was truly perfect. I will dream about it forever. Fresh spring rolls were huge, the peanut sauce was a little watery but they were still good. Vermicelli w/ fish vinegar sauce was great as well. Really fair prices and delicious food. Absolutely worth a stop!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Absolutely amazing! The ice cream is so creamy and delicious. The soft serve was soft and such a delicious vanilla flavor. The Atkins Cider sundae was a whole bowl and super good. The apple cider milkshake was so good. The chocolate peanut butter and s’mores campfire was out of this world! Please come here if you want legit creamy ice cream for a great price!”

“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 :)”

“Always a great experience when I come here. Friendly staff, great food and they are very conscious of food allergies which I appreciate. I have a gluten sensitivity and they always go above and beyond to cater to that for me. I highly recommend them!”

“Waitress was top notch! Food is always amazing.”

“Really really good
Be warned that it can be very busy as a result
Note that the owner thinks it is a good idea to intentionally under staff on Mondays
Funny to be prompted with a 40 minute wait on South Amherst”

“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.”

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

“Absolutely love this coffee spot! The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is super friendly, and the coffee is always brewed to perfection. Can't wait to come back for another delicious cup!”

“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!”

“I have been coming here for years, and every time, service has been great and the food comes out promptly. Servers are attentive and the owner/chef is very knowledgeable. Sushi rolls are especially delicious and always consistent! My favorites are the Ninja Roll and Salmon Roll.”

“Delicious bubble tea, friendly staff, great location”

“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.”

“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.”

“Love this place!! Haven’t had a dish I didn’t love! Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole are my favorite! I hope to try the flan next time!”

“I love share coffee. They make the best lattes and cappuccinos. However, this past time I ordered a latte the milk was not frothed properly it was rather watery. I usually come here to treat myself for a nice cup of coffee.”

“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”

“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.”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“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!”

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

“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!”

“I love the Spoke. So romantic, perfect spot for a first date”

“Awesome yummy warm cookies ❤️”

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

“LOBSTER BISQUE!!! I’ll be back!”

“It was busy inside but I didn’t feel like I was being rushed when I ordered. The staff are absolutely amazing and helpful. They answered all my questions without hesitation. The Super Chicken Melt was absolutely amazing. They use the freshest ingredients and are really good with accommodating allergies. I will definitely be coming back and recommend them to friends and family”

“good place. lots of beer.”

“In addition to its delectable offerings of authentic Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, the standout feature of this restaurant is undoubtedly its exceptional staff and ownership, who consistently greet patrons with warm smiles and friendly service. We also appreciate the pleasant ambiance that complements our dining experience.”