17 Best Bakeries near Amherst

“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!“

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

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

“not sure about vegan experience but for vegetarians they have many options and are always willing to help with substitutions! my personal favorites are the fresh mozzarella melt and the quinoa bowl! my boyfriend’s favorite is the veggie burrito with pico Updated from previous review on 2026-04-10“

“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!!!“

“I had the best breakfast sandwich today! The baked goods are phenomenal too.“

“Thank you for the GORGEOUS cake!! Greggory kindly didn’t laugh at me for coming in half an hour before closing last night looking for a birthday treat. I was planning to just pick up some cupcakes or whatever he had left, but he was kind enough to make me a custom cake instead! It’s lemon cake with raspberry filling, and a gorgeous buttercream frosting. Sooooo delicious! And he went out of his way to make it beautiful, and still had it for next day. I’m so delighted with it. 😀 Highly recommend his shop for all your pastry needs! Also, definitely try the Russian tea cakes!“

“I give five stars one of best restaurants that has awesome donuts and the only one that got the street dogs that got cheese, hot dog and the out side of it you can get few things on them“

“I had the "tank" sandwich today at the Ciesluk’s Market 55c North Main Street So. Deerfield. I was pretty great :)“

“Vanilla latte. Or vanilla black tea“

“The GF waffles were out of this world... soft and fluffy. I'm very sensitive to gluten cross- contamination, and it was reassuring to me that the staff person was knowledgeable and asked me if I had a gluten allergy and needed separate preparation for my order. They also are taking COVID precautions seriously. They are requiring proof of vaccination in order to dine in (this is clearly posted inside and outside of restaurant), and while at my table I overheard a staff person asking an unmasked person to put on a mask. Could not have had a more enjoyable experience... sad I don't live in the area!“

“We stayed in Northampton for six days, and this coffee shop became our morning go-to. The coffee was great, and my daughter had to try at least seven different desserts—each one was delicious. Lovely atmosphere and definitely worth a visit. We will come back next year 💕💕💕“

“I went to Tart yesterday. The breakfast sandwiches and pasties sounded and looked SO good! I got a latte and chocolate croissant, both lovely. The woman who took my order was warm and friendly, as was the person who made my latte. I want to come back and try the maple tart and a breakfast sandwich soon!“

“second time there, and there will be a third, fourth, fifth cetera cetera...☕“