Tasty flavors and helpful staff! I got one two-flavor scoop which I didn't know was a thing!read more

Oh my goodness, SoCo is the BEST! We were introduced to this absolutely outstanding ice cream shop…read moreby our daughters who attend a summer camp in Great Barrington. We had been there previously with them, and then during our recent weekend stay in the Berkshires, we actually visited SoCo THREE times!!!! Yes, we went there every day because it's that good. SoCo has so many unusual flavors like Butter Cake, lemon poppy, and blueberry honey lavender, and my favorite flavor is Silver Bells which contains goat cheese, pistachios, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. The ice cream ingredients are mostly locally sourced and are all carefully chosen. You can tell the care that is put into SoCo's flavors as they are all so creamy and delicious. The only thing that would make this place better would be homemade waffle cones, but the ice cream is so amazing that I'm still giving them 5 stars. When you go to SoCo, be sure to check out the wall decor where customers have written things they'll always remember and things they wish they had the courage to do. This is a don't miss place in Great Barrington!

We visited 2 different locations and they were a world apart, that's too bad because we really like…read moretheir baked goods. At the Pittsfield location we ordered. Peach and Ginger also a Double Chocolate muffin. Delicious. The down side was the very unprofessional attitude of the server behind the counter. We wanted fresh coffee and she actually lied to us about that, instead the coffee urn was mostly empty and not fresh. As for the Housatonic location we ordered some fabulous Almond Croissants and Baguette and San Francisco Bread loaf. Whoa delicious. The woman serving us was outstanding and her very professional attitude was a relief compared to their Pittsfield experience we had. Thank you!

Really nice bakery. No wonder is so popular! We went right before Labor Day and they were packed!…read moreFirst we bought the chocolate buchons and canéle because they had samples and we love them right away, so of course we bought a box! Then we tried the olive bread and of course we bought a whole loaf! The chocolate chip cookies are always a must and I also wanted to try Ginger molasses cookies, and I was very happy with my choice! After we tried the bread with olives, we went back and bought three pizzas, a whole grain loaf, baguette, white sourdough and sesame !! Also very delicious ! The store it's quite small, but has a variety of products and the cashiers were very nice and helpful! An absolute must if you're in the area!!

QUICK DISCLAIMER: This is not Bev's anymore. This is in fact, a SoCo creamery, which is apparently…read morea minor-ish New England chain. I like SoCo. I like the chalk board. I like the pseudo-rock and roll pictures on the walls. I like the fact that the teenaged staff really pays no attention whatsoever when I camp out at their tables and eat take-out Thai food. Oh, yeah, the ice cream. The key-lime pie ice cream I tried on special here was really exceptional. A subtle lime flavor and graham cracker pieces created a delicious combination. Too bad it's not a regular flavor. I also enjoy the pumpkin and ginger flavors, which seem to crop up regularly. The heath bar is exactly what it says it is, if you're into that sort of thing. (The scoops are expensive but large enough for me...of course, I'm a wuss.) They also have a lot of frozen coffee drinks and an interesting "frozen hot chocolate", which is basically an extremely rich chocolate milkshake. Brownie sundaes are tasty enough and are also bigger then your head, which is a plus when you're a college student. I usually just cave and get the soft-serve frozen yogurt, which is both fat free, tasty enough, and can be topped with gummy bears. (Try chocolate-vanilla swirl with gummy bears! Mmm, perverse!) It seems like they have sandwiches, which look both overpriced and slightly elderly whenever I see them. Exercise caution.

I wish I could give this review 3 & 1/2 stars, actually. I'm a BIG fan of the ice cream. Some of…read moretheir flavors are so extraordinary! Banana, Berry Mountain, Mexican Chocolate...*mmmmmmmm* Their pear sorbet is also a real treat. My complaints? Some of the inept teens that work there. Please note I said "some". Some are lazy, dismissive, and off their game. Some are completely on top of what they are doing. My prime example? The creation of a banana milkshake. I love ordering them to see what the reaction of the staff will be. Some scratch their heads and say something to the effect of "I don't think I can. We don't have banana ice cream". I tell them to mix one of the 20 bananas hanging from the glass partition to blend them with vanilla ice cream. Others say they aren't allowed to mix bananas and ice cream, which puzzles me seeing as bananas are a main ingredient of many of their smoothies. *hmmmmm* Haaaa. However, when I order a banana milkshake other times, what question do I get? "Okay. Do you want one or two bananas in it?" Those are the kids that get the extra tip. Ha! Lines can be long, but this place is popular solely on the product. The ice cream is fabulous. There is no denying that.

If there's one thing I like to get right- it's chocolate. Mielke is located in Great Barrington, MA…read moreon Stockbridge Rd. Parking lot is available with chocolate parking signs. There are 'Entrance' and 'Exit' doors and once inside, you'll see a lot of prepackaged gummis, licorice, chocolate pops, etc. Further down you'll see chocolate turtle candies, some brownies I think, etc. that are neatly displayed in glass shelves. Everything looked fresh with trays heaped with their creations- but these 'Chocolate Truffles' are not my type. I bought 4 'Truffle' pieces to avoid leaving empty-handed. With one bite, you pick up more on the sugar and less on the key ingredient. These almost reminded me of the boxed pharmacy chocolates your job might get to leave at the front office so folks can pick on. These chocolates aren't horrible. It's just that Mielke might be for you....not for me.

Wonderful as usual ! Stopped in on or foliage ride and was happy to see they were following all…read morecoronavirus rules . When checking in on Yelp I received a free Truffle .. thank you yummy.. can't refuse more chocolate ! Everything here is fresh and delicious !

First off. Bistro Box will always be a favorite of mine! We always plan well in advance to make…read moresure we're here early enough to enjoy! A quick phone call or advanced preparation would flatten any concerns about business hours in my opinion! But that's besides the point. The staff is always super nice and accommodating and would be more than happy to help with anything if asked respectfully! The food is always a 10/10 and the portions are INSANELY huge. Well worth the wait and the price! If you're not willing to wait for quality, just go McDonalds if you're impatient. Keep killing it bistro box! You guys rock! We'll see you again soon!

Got a cheeseburger no bacon. Very yummy. Heaping serving of fries and the lemonade was good. The…read moreservice was organized and flowed well even while busy. Nice green space and cozy vibes. I could see it being a great place to sit and enjoy the food on a warm day with someone if you're in the mood to linger and not take your food to go.

The blend of espresso and homemade icecream is on point! I was originally looking for an affogato…read moreafter a night of drinking and this place saved my afternoon. The barista even added an extra shot of espresso to my wonderfully creamy confection. I highly recommend and will definitely return.

Was walking past the Triplex theater and noticed this new business. The owner told us that the…read morestore has been open for 3 weeks. What I immediately liked was the fact that she had sample plates in several areas of the small store offering tasted of some of the surrounding treats. After trying a bit of this and a bit of that, I settled on the "Wandering Star" truffle, which included double chocolate and stout. What a truffle! 100x better than Godiva, and for sure as good or better than similar offerings at the other candy stores around town. The store itself is elegant with some seating around the small perimeter. My only complaint is that they didn't have to go coffee cups. I was really in the mood for a cappuccino. This seems to be an easy fix that I'm hoping they will remedy. While I'm not sure this store will attract the movie crowd next door, I sure hope they "make it" so I can continue to satisfy my truffle fix from time to time.

There is nothing better than a diner breakfast on a Sunday morning. I was visiting this area and…read moretried this place for breakfast which is my favorite meal of the day. I got the special Mexican Omelette. The service was great and the food was delicious. The eggs and all of the ingredients were very fresh. The homemade salsa was delicious and had a little spice to it, which I love. I would definitely go back if I visit the area again.

This quaint town old feel coffee house is a diamond in the rough. Their food options are bright…read moreand refreshing with both new and old. Their very friendly staff delivers outstanding hospitality and comfort in a Norman Rockwell setting.

5 Stars! Because a…read moreMcDonalds could only get 5 stars if theres something crazy going on there! Crazy Like: * the ancient Low-Riding car parked outside at NIGHT, with the windows rolled down, and the police stickers in the window. I mean, really? Night time? with the windows open? and the police decal? Thats just yelling, 'go ahead.... try it, I dare you.youll see what happens.' *The great, friendly, if understaffed, counter service at 9pm. Even if the kids in the back rolled their eyes because my friend & I had them make a new batch of grilled chicken when all they had was crispy at the ready. See if I care! We're gonna take that grilled chicken Southwest Salad back to the Comfort Inn & have it with a Robert Parker rated 96 pt bottle of Red! *The characters in this McDonalds that were there at 9pm on a Wednesday night.... (somehwat dubious, I must say)...... were also there THE NEXT DAY. At 5pm. I have been to this McDonalds 2X and the same guys, creepers, if I may, were there BOTH times in less than 24hrs?!? And that I recognized them? AWESOME. Already makes me feel like a regular.

Second shift over there is a sh@t show!!!! Got everything wrong on my order, and then when I went…read morein to get what she forgot she looked at me all stupid! The people before me were waiting for a half hour!!! This is the worst shift!!!

"You never see it coming, You never have a clue,…read moreBut there's trouble on the horizon, Bubbling like a roux" (Jimmy Buffet) Walking around and browsing the shops in Great Barrington on a beautiful Spring Day was a real enjoyable experience. We wanted to try a new place for lunch and ended up at Marjoram And Roux for a very nice lunch, It has a front showcasw with baked goods and prepared salads and a big roll of butcher paper on the wall where the day's specials are listed. We ordered at the front counter, grabbed a table in the modestly sized dining room and our two sandwiched came out very fast. My wife ordered a Prosciutto Baguette with arugula, red pepper tapenade, and Buffalo Mozzarella with an aged balsamic dressing for $16. I ordered a Pita Sadwich with White Bean Hummus, Beets, Olives, Pickled Onions, and Arugula for $12. Both sandwiches were served with a small salad of local greens. I loved my sandwich. The pillowy softness of the pita, the smooth velvety texture of the hummus, the sweetness of the beets, and the saltiness of the olives all combined for one fantastic sandwich. Portion size was generous, and since we knew we'd be stopping down the street for ice cream, we each took home half of our lunch. Pricing was reasonable at just around $30 after tax and before tip. There's a lot of lunch choices in Great Barrington and we were very happy with ours.

Very cute, sits a top of Railroad Street, on a section where I used to spend a great deal of time…read moreoutside Fiore' in its heyday. The old martins space. Very good coffee and hot drinks, teas, iced drinks. We split a spinach croissant into 4 and inhaled it in 2 seconds, it was good. The small menu of specials, written on white butcher, paperhanging on the subway tiled wall, looked fabulous. But the prize goes to the big, round Ginger Molasses cookie, studded with ginger and perfectly sweetened. A few cozy tables, nice natural lighting, relaxing background music and a friendly staff make for the perfect stop along your way.

Cute store, really nice staff but the candy and chocolate is massively overpriced. The 'handmade'…read morechocolate is priced by weight and not actually made locally.

I bought what was labeled as "super strong" peppermint bark - worst I've ever tasted. Either old…read moreand stale or not real chocolate (hard to believe for what I paid )! Ridiculously overpriced and not even good. Also had chocolate covered malt balls and peach "juicy" gummies. Slightly better, but not great. No way worth the exorbitant price.