It's the only good pizza around... and it's REALLY good. The chopped salad is also a delight. Servers are always fun and friendly. Love the old school feel of the place. Like Old World tradition. Very family-forward. read more

We patronize Joe's frequently. We also bring our out of town guests there also. They were impressed with the history and quaintness of the restaurant. They were also delighted with their entrees. We've had several items on their menu and for me nothing beats the Joe's Special Pizza. We know the waitstaff pretty well and they are always welcoming to us. read more

Long time patron. This place has lost some of what made it special. I recently had the baked ziti meatless. The ziti was overcooked and lacked in taste. I ate it because I was hungry. read more

This place could be 3.5 stars but everything was mostly ok. The broth for the tortellini soup had no flavor so I didn't finish it. The lemon chicken was pretty good but again the the pasta didn't taste like much. The garlic bread was ok - heavy on the butter and less so on garlic. The lasagna was also just fine. I will say the portions were on the generous side. The service was also fine. Not bad but nothing stellar. Ambiance is foos for a casual dinner out. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Been going to Joe's for 50 years. Their pizza is the very best, and anything you order from their menu is delicious. Servers are pleasant and efficient. A++ read more

Awesome. Old school. Great pies. Great drinks! Staff is direct and efficient. Thank you read more

I'm so sad to write this. I have been coming here for years, but something's changed. My go to meal the saltimbocca just has no love in it anymore. The dinner salad is the is the same, use to be a delight with the little extras like the radish. I bragged to husband how great the spaghetti and meatballs was...I ate those words tonight. The meatballs are not the same. What happened? Did they get new chefs or new owners. Hope they see this and add the love back in. Side note: the wait staff is awesome always has been and continues to be. read more

Holy Smokes! This place is great! Ok, so to quote my mother: "This place is a mix of dracula's castle, and a cosy mexican cabin." What a mix, but very much true. It's super cosy, great place for a date. It's dark with colors of burgundy throughout. The lamps that look to be decades old are actually chianti bottles. I find it funny that the wallpaper (that also looks to be decades old) is of Mexican landscapes and yet they serve Italian food. Even the sign outside is a dude wearing a Mexican sombrero yet it's a pizza and spaghetti house. Gotta love that. They have free parking across the street. You come in, sit where you like, and they'll bring you a menu and silverware. The pizza is different than what you normally see in most places. It's super thin crust. You remember Boboli pizza crust? Something like that but man... it was very good. We got the caramelized onion pizza, and it was really great. A lot better than what anyone of us was expecting. But let me tell you what the star was at Dracula's mexican castle, the shrimp scampi pasta. Oh my word... This was honestly the best version of shrimp scampi I've had. Once they brought out that plate, you immediately could smell the wine. They do it right, it was absolutely delicious. Buttery, garlicky (to dracula's demise) Shrimp cooked perfectly. I'm drooling as I write this and wanna go over there to relive that moment. I'm just upset that in all the time I've been coming to visit Western MA, It took me this long to give this place a shot. That's a mistake that wont be repeated. Also, my brother ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and I could see how tender the meatballs were. He says it was some of the best he's ever had. Come give this hidden treasure a shot. read more

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This local hotspot gave us out of towners a good meal after a long day. We had attempted to dine here the night before but the very long line and the paucity of parking temporarily dissuaded us. The next night we finished our activities earlier so we gave it another go. It is definitely a popular local spot featuring pizzas and pastas in a quirky locale. We watched some scrumptious looking pizzas emerge from the kitchen but my heart was set on pasta with a white broth and my dining companion went for the lasagna. I have included pictures that barely do the dishes justice. In truth the experience deserves 3 1/2 stars for unpretentious food that walks the line between cheap and expensive. It is a local hangout as noted earlier and the locals are loud so not a place for intimate conversations. The Mexican themed decor gives it a funky vibe. I would go back to sample the pizza, just to see if it tastes as good as it looks. read more

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Love Joe's salad and the white spinach pizza on cauliflower crust! Service is always great but is definitely a busy place on the weekends!

Used to love joes for pizza, keep trying to give it another shot and it's just not the same, last couple times we have gone the pizza was soggy and the crust tasted old... my wife ordered the penne Alfredo and the sauce was very watery with no taste..laste time we ent she ordered the lasagna, was a very small piece and wasn't cheap! Had zero taste, very bland and soupy.. it's too bad but I don't think we will be back... read more

Rustic, hidden gem. Busy, local eatery. Server was knowledgeable and efficient. The interior is very classic diner. We had pasta dishes that were delicious and freshly made. read more

Renee and Lexi took great care of us. The food and service were excellent. The kitchen really knocked it of the park.

I only had time to go in for take-out but I will definitely be returning for a sit-down meal. Really cozy spot filled with character. And everyone including staff and the people at the bar were so friendly. I ordered the buffalo chicken pizza and it was excellent. I look forward to returning to try some other menu items. read more

When you walk in you can smell the garlic. This is a good sign my friends! Ordered the Saltimbocca which had very good flavor. Came with a house salad and house garlic dressing. Deli. A very family style restaurant. Good portions with perfect price point. May it never change. Defiantly recommend and will return. Sorry no pics. Next time! read more

This is a great place to go for pasta and pizza. Casual atmosphere. Family-friendly. Good service. Nice beer list with local brews. I had a local English Brown Ale that was wonderful. Good food at a good price. We had wings as an appetizer. They were meaty and flavorful. Hubby enjoyed the Chicken Saltimbocca. My daughter had the Mexican Pizza and liked it. I had the eggplant parmesan and kinda wished I'd ordered something else. The eggplant was heavily breaded - more breading than eggplant. (I would have preferred no breading and should have asked before I ordered.) They do have gluten-free pasta for those who need it. We had their homemade creamy garlic dressing on our salads - delicious. And the garlic bread was very tasty. A half loaf was more than enough for the three of us. Ample portions. We took a lot of food home. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Joe's is a fixture in downtown Northampton. Their food is average but if you like thin - crust pizza Joe's is the place for you. It's somewhat of a dive and not super-clean but it's a place where you can bring your family without problems. Service is sometimes good but sometimes not so good. Don't go there if you're in a hurry because you might be late for your soirée. read more

Their pizza is great and so are their wings. They also make great mussels. Really, a favorite neighborhood place. read more

We moved to this area from central NH a year ago and have been looking for replacement pizza to our liking for a while. Joe's was suggested by a neighbor who clearly hasn't been there for many years! Perhaps if was once great? We found it to be awful and will never go back. We have been trying local pizza to find our personal preference style for a year. We like "NYC style", and Regina's in the North End of Boston is how we like our pizza too. But we are open for new experiences so we tried a simple cheese pizza (to go) at Joe's. The Worst pizza we have ever had! Different Is ok, but bad is bad. For example: We liked VeganLand pizza we tried at the NOHO Tuesday farmers market. It is very different, but tasty and expertly prepared. Full of dough flavor and remarkably good cashew based cheese that is hard to believe is non-dairy. But we love NYC style, thin crusty bottom with freshly made dough, expertly cooked. This is not what we got from Joe's. We like well done crisp bottom pizza, but Joe's crust was like a cracker with black flat crust edges. No flavor remained in the dough after the yeast was consumed by over proofing or being held too long. The sugars in the dough had long been consumed before the pizza went in the oven. It appears they over cooked it and the crust simply burned to carbon black instead of browning.This may have been in-house mixed dough, but it was held in the cooler too long. Frozen pizza from the grocery store offers better crusts when carefully baked at home. Sending out a pizza such as this indicated total lack of respect for the food and their customers, IMO. Poor handling of the pizza dough prior and during the time in the oven. This dough may have been passed Its "ready to sell" date. IDK. At this point we think the Antonio's Pizza in Amherst Center is the best we have found in the area. Flavor in the dough, sauce, and cheese without adding tons of salt to make up for flavorless sauce. Just my opinion..... read more

Best pizza anywhere. Great service with pleasant servers. Ice cold beer . Old school cafe with , as previously stated, the best pie anywhere. LOVE the scampi pizza , my fave read more

This place is freaking adorable. Like, so cute. And the food is really good. During the earlier days of the pandemic, this just seemed like place to get COVID. No masks in sight (because you could get away with bucking the rule as long as you had a drink of some kind in front of you) and a full room of people. Yikes. But the food. The food is really good. I absolutely have done take away from here multiple times prior to the pandemic and in the middle of it. Great food, fantastic garlic bread, and good desserts. Highly recommend. read more

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Whatever you do, do NOT order the chicken marsala. Truly terrible - there doesn't appear to actually be any marsala in the sauce, just butter and garlic with pale hunks of chicken. I'd consider this dish to be a staple at Italian restaurants, and I've ordered it countless times. Hard to believe it could be messed up this badly, and even harder to believe a restaurant would actually serve this oily gross mess and call it chicken marsala. read more

Same great Quality for decades. Great service. Food is dee-lish! The Little Joe pizza is perfect for one.

My parents have been coming here since their Umass days in the 80s and anytime we're remotely in the area we make sure to stop in. It's that special. read more

The staff is very homelike in my experience. I haven't explored their menu beyond their pizza, which is in my opinion the best in Northampton. The restaurant itself could use some updating as the entire place feels like an outdated, eclectic dive bar. There's nothing wrong with that and it works for the customer base, just my opinion. Parking however is a nightmare, so be prepared to walk a little in response to limited parking. Definitely a great place for a great meal. read more

My son and I took a day trip to Northampton mainly to check out the recently opened Deep Thoughts record shop. While I was finishing up there I mentioned wanting to get a bite to eat. The owner of Deep Thoughts recommended Joe's. It was conveniently located right next to where I parked so I decided to give it a shot. It doesn't look like much on the outside but as soon as I stepped in I felt like I had been transported to a cozy neighborhood restaurant in the 70s. As a child of the 70s I absolutely love this atmosphere! We were warmly greeted by one of the waitresses and told we could choose any table. Our waitress was very friendly and brought our drinks quickly. I ordered the chicken parm grinder and my son got a 10" pizza. The chicken parm was great! Crispy breading with a generous amount of melted provolone and sauce on toasted bread. Although I didn't try my son's pizza it looked like a great bar pie. He said it was great and I believe it! Joe's is a fantastic find, a hole in the wall in the best sense of the phrase. read more

Amazing local joint. Great pizza. Very divey NE feel. Can be loud so be prepared. The pizza is great thin crust home made style. They have added cauliflower crust, which my gluten free partner swears by. The rest of the food is good, but not the reason to go. read more

Great thin crust pizza. Other foods are good. I recommend for a good meal at a reasonable price. Parking is limited as is seat in the restaurant. read more

Food is always really good here!! It is pretty Americanized, but it's a great family American Italian restaurant!! The staff is great as well!! I think my only thing is that it would nice if they offered more varieties of pasta. Also I wouldn't recommend their chicken piccata!! I do recommend their pizzas!! If you're gluten free their cauliflower crust is amazing!! I would recommend their Fettuccine Alfredo and yes their salads are pretty good as well!! read more

hypnotic atmosphere, but the price was right! hypnotic atmosphere, but the price was right! read more

Joe's Cafe & Spaghetti House - Wings - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Definitely a local hangout. I have driven past this for year but never thought to go in. Thanks to Yelp I made the plunge on the way back from hitting the VT slopes. Glad I did. The place inside is a throwback. Older booths line one room and not a window to be seen. It was bright outside but dark inside. Service was good though overworked. The dining room was crowded for a late lunch. Families, couples, friends. A good mix. As for the food, we scored a pizza, mussels and fried mozzarella for under $30. A good value. The mussels were particularly good. Big ones and a nice red garlic sauce too. Yum. And some bread to mop up the sauce. Overall enjoyed it and look forward to our next bite there. read more

Joe's Cafe & Spaghetti House - Sunday special: mussels for $8.95! - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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Wow this place is amazing. The aroma of great cooking hits you when you walk in the door. Everything is excellent. The pizza is divine. Of course it's crowded and you'll have to wait but it's well worth it read more

I used to love Joe's. But somethings going on since Covid. The quality of the food has gone way down. I just did take out lasagna - only two layers of noodles ( bottom and top ) - hardly any sauce or cheese. It has no flavor . A tiny little limp salad and no bread. I am being told you have to ask for the bread LOL . Their lasagna used to be my go to and is definitely no longer. Bye bye Joes read more

Joes is a local institution, and for good reason! The quality of food is amazing - I always seem to get the baked lasagna and you can't beat the prices! In this ever more expensive world, joes was a refreshing experience. I visited with 2 friends recently and we were about to order a whole loaf of garlic bread but the waitress suggested we size down. Sage advice! We decided to split and nibble a bit of everything so we ordered a spinach garlic pizza and a meatless lasagna. We left satisfied and happy with a bill less than $50. We didn't order drinks because we'd just come from local breweries but they did have a great selection that I otherwise might have ordered something. Can't wait to come again! read more

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I once scoffed at this place as I drove by but when someone recommended it to me I decided to visit and I was surprised. The meatball casserole and homemade fried mozzarella are my favorites. The interior has a very familiar cozy feeling with the dim lighting. Definitely a lesson in not judging a book by its cover! read more

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Like a lot of their patrons, I've been going to Joe's fairly regularly for quite some time. Until last weekend, it's been a pleasure to count on good food at a fair price. Not gourmet Italian food by any means, but in a welcoming atmosphere plenty good enough to warrant going back once in a while. Last weekend I ordered chicken farm, a choice that was always rewarded in the past with a couple of well cooked chicken cutlets. Not this time. The chicken was undercooked, oily with no hint of the crisped coating of breadcrumbs I expected. It's disappointing, especially since the always attentive server should have seen the problem and kept it from my table. I'll give Joe's one more chance but if this is the new Joe's, I'll reluctantly, even sadly, be done with it. read more

Solid Italian place. Ordered the lasagna and spaghetti meatballs. The spaghetti was cooked soft which is how I like it and the tomato sauce tasted fresh. Nothing spectacular but not bad either. read more

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Great pizza, excellent salads and such a cozy atmosphere. Will definitely return. Staff were friendly and service was fast.

I love Joes. A very unpretentious place to enjoy a meal in a town that, well, can at times be anything but "down home". The waitresses have obviously been long time employees and are very professional and attentive. The food is some of the best Italian food in the Pioneer Valley. The place can get rather crowded and is almost always busy. But you never feel neglected. My go to here is the Chicken Marsala and it has yet to disappoint. My advice? "Eat at Joes" read more

Service was great, very busy with takeout and gift card sales!! Food was great. The 1/2 loaf of garlic bread with cheese accompanied my sausage casserole perfectly read more

Joe's Cafe & Spaghetti House - Garlic bread with some marinara for dipping!! - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts