What a great place! My second time here, years after the first and finally finishing my review.

Excellent food, great vegan choices and an earthy warm atmosphere. Everyone will find something they will love!

Before the menu change, I ordered a vegan tofu reuben with their delicious slaw, called a "Cosmos." It was so good, I ordered it again, thinking it was impossible for them to get it right two times in a row. They did. So I came back a THIRD time and ordered it AGAIN, just to see if they can still keep their vegan cheese melted just right on top. It was incredible, AGAIN. Now that I've gotten this out of the way, ask where it is on their new menu as it is under revision--I don't like the tempeh version as much. Onto the rest of the atmosphere of Cushman. One of the most pleasant features of Cushman Market and Cafe is that it is nestled at an important corner in northeast Amherst. You need to travel further west to get to The Mill District and not much opens there early, and there's little else I can recall in the other cardinal directions. It's a pleasant trip, with plenty of parking in front, behind, and in a strip of side road across the street. I've never been in the market, so let me keep talking about the Cafe. The atmosphere of the Cafe is wonderful, with locals, safety officers, and regulars all visiting at each meal hour from breakfast to lunch. Nestled inside what looks like an old barn, complete with doors still hanging, Cushman has memorabilia from decades of music, sports, politics, and news frozen under acrylic, different for many of their tables. The café seems to have at most 20 chairs, and the staff behind the counter will deliver it to your table, call your name, or leave other orders by a stand near the back entrance. Cushman Cafe offers a variety of meals, alongside baked goods and freshly mixed café drinks. While I'm not a fan of the switcherels, I have enjoyed their dirty Chai lattes, iced teas, fresh coffees, and free water if I recall in a pinch. They have gender neutral bathrooms--which is great if you're tired of waiting in line for one of two as they are large but single occupancy. They offer cold panini sandwiches, hot panini, all sorts of eggs, egg sandwiches, and egg breakfasts, vegan and vegetarian options, alongside a seemingly visible carnivorous focus for their new menu's default. If you had a chance to hop on a bus and travel around Amherst, or you were passing through to the highways, Cushman Cafe is worth a quick stop. I've rarely had to wait long for my meals even in busy hours, and this is because of the large and competent kitchen, who--if you'll remember--can get a delicious sandwich right any day of the week. I hope cell service returns there! read more

Can only review the cafe...coffee is good, chocolate croissant and blueberry muffin are great. Nice little place. Plenty of seating. Parking in the back. Super curious how old the place is since it appears and feels older but doesn't "show" as old...hopefully makes sense. Staff was super friendly. Will totally come back...maybe if my son attends Amherst College (if he gets in). read more

We get takeout from here when we visit our kids in Amherst. The paninis are very good and I love the grilled cheese sandwiches. They respect allergies which is also good. Breakfast sandwiches are good too. Have not dined in so I can't comment on that. read more

Great place for breakfast right near UMass. Right on the bus route as well, which makes it really easy to get to. Bagel with cream cheese was absolutely wonderful, and coffee was pretty decent as well. Service was excellent and very friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

Fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch. The bowls are super filling and the pastry's are great. read more

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Unfriendly staff that gave me a grimace upon entry. Sad looking solitary scone that looked like a hard brick. Ambiance was cute...like a sweet general store. Just wish the staff was more welcoming and the food looked more appetizing. read more

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Went to grab breakfast on Sunday morning before heading to a softball game at UMASS. There was a good crowd and bit of a line waiting to order but it moved pretty quickly. We ordered a couple rolls ( Top Dog and Smitty) and they were excellent! A bit of a wait but food was really good. read more

BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICHES IN AMHERST, MA!!! I eat a lot of breakfast sandwiches, and this place hands down has the best ones. First of all, their prices are awesome for the quality and ingredients. They have so many perfect sandwich combinations and the online ordering makes it so easy to construct your own as well. read more

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Best place to work and enjoy DELICIOUS FOOD! I love the Smitty with an added hash brown and ketchup and the London fog is so good too

The Pa-Pa (egg with hashbrown patty, hot sopressata, and cheddar on a soft bread roll) was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! The blueberry muffin and iced coffee were perfection as well. Love this place and it's coziness so much!!! 11/10 would recommend. read more

Cushman Market and Cafe - Pa-pa on a roll, blueberry muffin, iced coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Cozy, funky cafe with great coffee and tea lattes (the matcha and chai's are the best!) Great breakfast sandwiches and a little market at the front of the shop. Worth a stop when in the Amherst area. read more

I was visiting my daughter at Amherst college. This was my first time here. I ordered the avo deluxe w eggs. Fantastic and so tasty! Bread was fresh and perfectly toasted with a generous portion of sliced avocado. The matcha latte w almond milk was the best I have ever had! Not too sweet with plenty of matcha. I loved it so much that I ordered another large to go. My daughter ordered the bagel sandwich which she said was very tasty. I also recommend the blueberry muffin which is just the perfect amount of crisp on the top and moist and soft on the inside. I loved that it was not overly sweet which is often a problem with so many bakeries. I can't wait to revisit this place the next time I visit so I can try the many other food items on the menu read more

I loved my chai latte and my incredible grilled cheese that I got here the other day! The prices are totally reasonable and I love the vibe. Plus, having the green picnic area right there makes a great lunch spot! read more

First of all, I love the blueberry pancakes they have here on Sunday. The service is pretty fast. Servers are friendly for the most part. Sadly, I'm not that crazy about the rest of the things they have. Plus the vibe is a bit crunchy granola, but I guess if you're into that, then great LOL read more

Local little neighborhood market with just about anything you could want plus a café in back with good sandwiches, etc. There's not a lot of seating but usually enough except on jazz Sunday mornings or weekend lunchtimes. Would like to see more GF options. read more

Delicious coffee and breakfasts, really filling sandwiches! Staff was kind to my kids. I collect salt and pepper shaker and loved seeing their collection. The website mentions their affection for Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, another of my favorite places - I can see the influence! read more

Note that the cafe closes at 2 (the market hours are what's posted). I love this place, glad to have vegan and vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch, and the baked goods are good too. It's all very casual but always nice to sit there. Lots of character. read more

Really good breakfast friendly service I highly suggest it for college students who are just waking up read more

Food is pretty tasty but staff is just rude/mean. As I was waiting for food, I heard two of the cashiers making rude remarks about me as I'm standing merely 6 feet away. Good food but not worth visiting again due to unpleasant interaction. read more

I kept it safe and got one egg on a roll with turkey sausage and cheese. I was super pleased. The place is very Western Mass, very cute, very STPEC. When I read roll, I thought bagel but it's on an actual roll. I like it. Bagels can be hard and big sometimes but the roll was soft and easy to eat. I also got home fries and they were pretty bomb from here. I would come back and suggest y'all give it a try!! They also have a market connected to it which is super convenient. read more

Good if you like hippy style organic and change and progressive people :-) nice once a year

I was very disappointed with my first experience getting food and coffee from here. After discovering their covid restrictions, we placed an order just as they asked. We tried calling three times but nobody answered the phone. After waiting and hour and a half for 2 coffees and 2 sandwiches, they gave us the wrong coffee.When we went back in to ask for the right one, one of the employees met us with hostility and gave a huge attitude. We then found out why nobody was answering the phone: they picked up the phone and immediately hung up on whoever was on the other line when we were inside. Food was mediocre and coffee was good but we will not be returning due to the pure condescending and pretentious attitudes of the staff. read more

The best matcha I have ever had in my entire life. By far. Do yourself a favor and order the lavender honey matcha. PLEASE!!

Delicious, quality, quaint. We stopped in for a coffee on our way out of town and enjoyed the crowded Sunday brunch with jazz. Today we came early before the jazz and enjoyed an amazing breakfast and delicious food. The wait can be long once the music starts and things pick up, but the food is totally work the wait. read more

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Girlfriend loves the rizzo (tuna panini)... which recently took a break but is now back on the menu. I'm consistently torn between the JoJo and the safe hit (turkey variations) For breakfast: The boss - egg sandwich with avocado The smitty - egg sandwich with a hash brown Go there. Use their complementary Melinda's hot sauce. Enjoy the artistic tables and wall decor. read more

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This would be higher if seating area better arranged and outside area larger. Great eclectic and fun hip place with good food and nice buzz. Had great time connecting with college INNISFREE friends. read more

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@@ road trip post @@ Pros: * Quick service, even though there was only one person working the bar * Good coffee drinks, possibly quite caffeinated (we're road tripping, so it's hard to know if it was these coffees or the previous ones). Tried the latte and blended mocha. They made extra of the blended mocha and offered it to us in an additional cup. * Environmentally conscious paper straws. * Plenty of seating inside and outside. It looks like the type of place I would have loved to chill at in undergrad or grad school with a paper or my computer. * Relaxed atmosphere. * The front has a small market with food, drinks, alcohol. * Maybe a minor pro, but cool logo design which we took home with us on a bright yellow mug. Cons: * Didn't get to try the food, but friend says it's pretty heavy. * Maybe pretty minor and rare, like I said before there was only one person staffing the bar, but they didn't know how to make a specific drink we initially ordered. They recommended a kind of similar drink they knew how to make. read more

We picked up a bowl and a sandwich for lunch. Both were delicious and the takeout system worked flawlessly. So happy to have this place nearby. read more

Cushman's is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. My favorite thing on the menu here is the four friends grilled cheese and the meteor - one of the best veggie burgers i've ever had. I love the authenticity of Cushman's. All of their products are local and organic, even the hot sauce (it's great). I've tried several breakfast & lunch sandwiches here, none of them disappointing but the restaurant can get very crowded and the staff overwhelmed. Be warned - there is live jazz music on Sunday's. The reason I say "warned" is because its a very small & crowded restaurant with a very loud jazz band. The Safe Hit and Bishop are both great choices for lunch sandwiches. Big portions and they come with chips and a pickle. Be sure to add turkey to the Bishop! The biggest mistake people make at Cushman's is overlooking the panini's & grilled cheese! The Donatello panini has some of the best honey mustard i've ever tasted. The four friends grilled cheese comes on thick, toasted sourdough bread and is amazing. Cushman's is the spot for a tasty breakfast or lunch but don't expect quick service on a Saturday and Sunday around 11am and definitely do not go if you're looking for a quiet place on a Sunday. They have outdoor seating & will bring your food out to you. read more

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Cushman is a go to around here especially for the college kids. The food is great I highly recommend the grilled cheeses. They have a ton of vegetarian options. Sometimes the wait can be a little slow, but you can walk around the little shop or sit outside while you wait. read more

Wonderful sandwiches, great wine/beer selection, local eggs/milk, fabulous coffee, and super bakery. Also a perfect place to get beautiful and quirky local gifts! read more

I love this place. Everything about it is amazing and great. Welcoming , peaceful people just living life. Walking into this store is like a fun adventure on a warm afternoon; fun down to earth place. The food is wonderful and they have a great store that has retro gifts and choice drinks and snacks local pantry and great beer and wine. Prices aren't bad at all will be here often. read more

Cushman Market and Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Ugh I love this place so much. Such a variety of sandwiches and breakfast options that it's hard to choose which one I want every time I go! There's usually a line but it goes pretty fast and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend! read more

Every experience I've had here has been hit or miss. The hits are 5 stars, the misses are about 3. I've learned to get the Hobo Bowls, those are awesome. Sometimes I want an omelette and have been underwhelmed. They are always friendly and I come by whenever I'm looking for a place to eat when I have the dog with me. They are right on the train tracks, which is good for train watchers. Also on the bike path. The cell phone reception is 0, which is great for getting out of reach from anyone on a day off (they have free wifi if you need to get back in touch). A very chill place. read more

Great hidden gem for breakfast and lunch outside of main town. Cool atmosphere - the tables (which feature local artists' work) and the booths were handmade by the owners. The food is delicious, and the menu is expansive. There are many options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. You can't go wrong with the hobos, egg on a roll, or the many types of grilled cheeses. My personal favorite is the 4 friends grilled cheese (Vermont cheddar, bacon, avocado, and tomato on artisan bread). Staff seems cool and friendly. My food has never taken more than 10 minutes even in the midst of a lunch rush. My only complaint is that I didn't find this place sooner :/ read more

Literally everything on the menu is great, and the selection in the general store section is well curated and useful. So thankful for the hard work of their owners. Staff is super friendly and fun. read more

Had an amazing sandwich and the staff was just so nice! I love nearby and this will become a regular favorite!

I love visiting this market and cafe since I was a kid. Now in my 30's I still stop by here to grab a snack and a soda. My favorite is the Snow's Snowich ice cream cookie sandwich which has little chocolate chips all along the sides. Not many stores sell them which is why I stop by there. The cafe has a pleasent atmosphere and the people working their are friendly. read more