22 Best Cafes near Florence

“Of all the businesses in the Northampton area, I think Pie Bar is my #1 favorite. Everything is perfect: the savory and sweet offerings, the full espresso menu, the indoor and outdoor ambiance, the kindness of the employees, the proximity to the beloved bike path. Pie Bar is the place that makes me feel luckiest to live here, and I hope it stays forever.

Also, the ham and cheese rolls are genius.“

“YUP Coffee Roasters is the best hidden gem in Florence & Northampton. Excellent coffee and the barista, Molly, is fabulous! It is family owned and operated and this family are some of the nicest people on the planet! FIVE PLUS STARS!“

“The Zen Frog offers a delightful mix of housewares, coffees, and teas. While the pastries could be fresher, the ambiance is elevated by live music nights and rejuvenating reiki/tai chi sessions, making it a haven for relaxation and enjoyment.“

“My wife and I are in town (from Birmingham) for graduation at Smith, and the sandwiches, coffee and staff were fabulous!“

“A group of us stopped here today on our way back to CT, the restaurant was full and we thought we would have to find somewhere else to eat (it was seven of us & a baby). However, they quickly came and put tables together for us. Everything was delicious. We all had a little of everything. A omelet, French toast, burgers, & pancakes. The tater tots were seasoned & delicious! The coffee & chai latte was delicious as well. If you are considering eating here, do it! Your customer service and delicious food was very much appreciated today. Thank you!“

“Love their bread! Perfect combination of crusty outside and moist inside. So friendly.“

“We're from Wisconsin and had breakfast March 31 in your restaurant. I wish I could remember our waitress' name, but she was delightful. I had the (canned)corned beef hash omelet and loved it. I've never seen an omelet shaped the way you serve it, but again it was terrific on looks alone! You folks do a marvelous job.“

“I love this place and apparently so does everyone else!! The only downside is that it's always crowded. The wait is definitely worth it. The sandwiches are so good and fresh and there is a wide selection of baked goods and desserts to choose from. If you ask anyone in northampton where to get lunch they will suggest Woodstar.“

“I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese on an onion bagel and an iced Chai latte. The Chai was delicious, very flavorful and spice forward, not the typical lightly flavored milk drink I usual get at cafes around here. The sandwich was also delicious, nice texture and full of flavor. It tasted fresh and of quality ingredients.

My one piece of feedback for the restaurant is that because the menu is so large it was difficult to read as a new customer. There were too many menu boards and they didn't feel cohesively setup. I didn't see the bagel options before ordering because that sign was so far from the breakfast sandwich sign. I might have missed it, but I didn't see the drinks on the printed out menus either. Not a deal breaker by any means but that could improve customer experience.“

“I had breakfast there with a friend and then purchased some of Shannon's scones to bring to a brunch. Everyone was raving about their deliciousness and moistness! They all asked where I got them so I hope they find their way to your cafe and experience it in person-and also buy some scones and pastries to take home to share. Thanks so much to everyone at the Mill River Cafe!“

“Erica is super nice, the shakes are delicious. I really enjoyed my experience here!“

“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)“

“The food was so yummy I forgot to take pictures before we ate our food

I ordered the gravalax toast on sourdough. Was yummy

Then I ordered a side of corn beef hash. It was so yummy!! They make it from scratch in house.

My fiend had the chorizo which she said was excellent. My mom and brother had the eggs Benedict with corn beef hash.

The homemade potatoes with the eggs were perfect!

And the strawberry jam is house made too!
Nathan was our waiter and he was kind and helpful and attentive.

We will definitely come back again!“

“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!“

“Best place in the City! 11 out of 10 on 10!!“

“Best bubble tea in western mass!! High quality not fake or cheap tasting fruit tea and milk teas. They use real strawberrys in the strawberry match tea too.*****They have soy milk option for people who are lactose intolerant*****The boba and popping boba are higher quality than some other shops.“

“Panera is a known quantity. The food is decent. A few observations.
-If you order on the screen, it tells you to pick up your self service drink cup and get started while you are waiting. You won't see the cup until your order is ready.
-The feta cheese in every feta containing item is the low quality cow's milk feta. Fortunately you won't get so much of it that it becomes offensive. (said by someone who truly does not care for domestic feta and loves the real sheep/goat-milk genuine feta)“

“Hubby and I love dining on the patio of the Coolidge Park Cafe at the Hotel Northampton at least once or twice a season. Normally the food is good, just good. But last night it was stellar. Hubby had the pan seared wild caught salmon over polenta with fried Brussels sprouts and I had the pan seared wild caught scallops over mushroom risotto and asparagus spears. Everything was absolutely delicious. I haven't had a decent scallop in years, but these really tasted of scallops and the sea with a great texture. The risotto was so rich and mushroomy I can see I'm going to have to make a special broth and buy a bunch of mushrooms to try making one myself. We shared the lemon tart which also knocked our socks off. The server was equally stellar, thoroughly professional and delightful at the same time. We'll be back before snow flies for sure!

Parking: There is plenty of free parking behind and next to the hotel.“

“Maple bonfire latte ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“My favorite place to have a latte & relax. It's also my go-to when I need a special gift.“

“I’ve lived in Northampton for ~5 years but never tried this place. Had a gift card so tried it today- I just had the best egg sandwich I have ever had! It was delicious and well priced. And our server was kind and friendly. I will be back!!“

“This is quite literally the best coffee shop I’ve been to in my life. I go multiple times a week. The music is amazing, Luna is an excellent manager and always greets me and all customers with a smile, and every employee seems to be having a great time - the sign of a well-run place. I love this place!“