Definitely a must try for unique deserts including macaroons and cup cakes. We have got them for…read moremy daughter as a surprise for Easter, birthdays, and other occasions as a surprise. As much as I love getting a selection at this point I could easily just get the fruity pebbles which are an amazinf flavor combination.

Had not tried, but wanted a quick coffee. Such great cupcakes and coffee. Will definitely be…read moregoing back.

Finally found THE boba spot! It will now be my must stop everytime I visit Amherst. Great flavors…read more Lots of choices. Good customer service

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. LimeRed is a fine place for boba with welcomed decaf options. It's…read moreconveniently located right next to Amherst College near other restaurants and shops. There are at least 2 other boba places from recognizable national chains a couple blocks away, but this one is locally owned. I stopped by about a half hour before closing on a weeknight. There were a couple customers already seated in the dimly-lit space. It looked like a college hangout, with a few tables and ample space to mill around and wait while being serenaded by Taylor Swift (the soundtrack of the night). I don't tolerate caffeine too well after a certain hour, so I was happy to see that they offered a decaf tea option in the form chamomile -- an unusual option at a boba shop. I got a hot chamomile tea with bubbles and half sugar. The bubbles were rather soft, even for a hot tea drink, and sweeter than I would've preferred, but it still hit the spot on a rainy fall night. If there were a next time, I would get 30% or no sugar added to offset the bubbles and the natural sweetness of the tea. The employees seemed nice, but I didn't interact with them much. The human-run register only accepted cash, so I ordered at the kiosk to use my card.

Good communicator, very attentive and accommodating. I loved the chat feature on the website,…read morewillingness to try new flavors and the macarons looked and tasted excellent. The macarons were handled and made with care. Highly recommend and appreciate the local delivery.

Ordered a macaron tower for a wedding shower and they were a huge hit. Not only were the flavors…read moreamazing, she designed the card to match the theme of the shower. I'm thrilled I went with Marlo for this event.

That's don't impress me much!…read more That's the feeling I have. Queens Cup has been on my list for about 3 years. I admit, I am weak for frosting so I figured this had to be a win for me. Good location, tough parking if you can't get in their small lot and good luck scoring a table (i think there were only 2!) But that's not the reason for disappointment. It's the product. Magic cookie bars are one of my favorite sweet treats so I had to buy one (at a high cost of $7!) It's heavy and dense but the flavor... the crust was inconsistent. Too thick and too think at points. The taste... it tastes like an M&M (with a slight hint of coconut.) I could have saved myself a lot of money just buying a bag of M&M's. But I don't like M&M's! See the problem? (And there were small M&M's on the top which is ok but it was overpowering.) I also had to try something cupcake related right? My daughter got a huge slice of funfetti cake. I had one layer of the cake. I can share the frosting was thick and dense. I like it sweet and melts in my mouth. Thus was not that. The cake itself was dense too. I was my cake fluffy. Overall I was let down and Queens Cup is off the return list.

Updating my review to reflect the continued lack of gluten-free offerings. And the few offerings…read moreavailable are usually also vegan. Since they've redesigned the space (years ago at this point), I have not been thrilled with a visit here. It's not bad, but I will no longer go out of my way to go here.

We stopped in on our way through the area. It was very busy in there when we arrived and we had a…read morechance to look around. They have pre-packaged gift boxes, other gift items that are non-chocolate, and several display cases full individual of chocolates sold by weight or by piece. A few tables are inside where you can stay to enjoy your beverages and treats. Once the line had died down, there was only one staff member working the counter, we made our purchase and headed back to the car. The chocolate is indeed very tasty. Smooth chocolate. Good flavor balance. One small piece is very satisfying. If you love a good chocolate, you will agree the price matches the quality. Worth a stop.

They've lost their magic…read more We've been stopping at Choc Spring for 15 years. Once upon a time it was a lovely, decadent little shop and we looked forward to indulging in chocolates for our Tanglewood visit. Not anymore. For the last 4 years, the service has been poor and they are out of chocolates on a regular basis. After 2020, they asked for patience which we gladly gave but they adopted dismissive staff and a lack of customer care as standard operating procedure. If you go, be prepared for disappointment.

We came back to one of my favorite bakery cafés while browsing the shops in Stockbridge. I…read morediscovered this gem on our last visit to the Berkshires and couldn't resist stopping by again! This time, I picked up two chocolate croissants, a butter croissant, a blueberry scone, and an oatmeal cranberry cookie. I haven't tried them yet, but I'm sure they'll be just as delicious as everything I had here last time! There were many more customers sitting outside this time, and there was a short line inside, but it moved quickly with more staff working behind the counter. Definitely coming back again!

So good we had to come back twice…read more First day we ordered coffee and bacon,egg & cheese sandwiches on croissant and on gluten-free brioche bun. The second time we ordered prosciutto, mustard and lettuce on baguette and gf brioche buns. The gf blueberry lemon scone and the gf choc pistachio cupcake. Almost any sandwich you want, they offer them on gluten free brioche buns also. And half their baked goods selections are gluten free! I don't have a gluten allergy but if you do this is a great place to get gf food and pastries! Inside is small, mostly a to-go cafe although there are a few table and chairs outside the cafe to sit on. The staff is really nice.

Amazing pastries and staff. Get there early because they sell out…read more There are some reviews that slam the fact they sell out quick., but what would you want- pastries do good they sell out or stuff that sits in the case because it's Meh? Stop by and support a local business... you won't regret it.

I had really high hopes for this bakery, especially since it's part of the local pastry trail, and…read moreoverall, it delivered a solid experience. First off, it's definitely one of those small, tucked-away spots you could easily miss if you didn't know it was there, but once you walk in, the decor is so cute. Think cozy, shabby chic vibes that make it feel warm and welcoming right away. The standout for me? The dinner roll. Honestly, one of the best I've ever had. It was dense, rich, and satisfying, not your typical light, airy Kaiser roll. It reminded me more of a Jamaican hard dough bread in texture and weight, which I personally loved. Super flavorful and filling. I was also really happy about their buy three, get one free promotion. It made it easy to try a few different things without feeling like I was overdoing it. As for the pastries, I tried the cinnamon roll and carrot cake. I didn't finish either, but the carrot cake definitely gave true homemade vibes. It had coconut mixed in, wasn't overly sweet, and felt more traditional than indulgent. If you like a less sugary, more classic-style carrot cake, you'll probably appreciate it. Overall, this bakery is worth a stop, especially if you're exploring the pastry trail. Not everything wowed me, but there were definitely some highlights that made it a good visit.

This is a must to get pastries from when we visit home. They are only open Thursday thru Saturday…read more They are packed out the door. Good for a small town. Got apple danish a few others items. Also cheddar cheese and something else biscuit. That biscuit was very good along with the apple danish. Of course we well be back. My son loves their coffee as well there

As someone who stops often the parking lot and small Amount…read moreof tables could possible make you think you'll keep on going and stop somewhere down the line. Don't. The lines move quick, you'll miss excellent food because you won't find anything out of place. Plus the kind attention you get up front with drinks and ordering and questions to all the goodies answered. And then go sit next to someone and strike up a conversation. Another lovely visit, wonderful cuppa tea, met three neat people and completely enjoyed the corned beef special. Chefs Kiss

Lovely coffee bar with very friendly staff and great options. All seasonal drinks are great,…read moreespecially latte variations. I personally recommend the Avocado Toast with Egg for a delicious and healthy breakfast. Very nice and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a date or a catch-up with friends. Special shout out to Jake for his consistently great service!!

I got a beach bum latte ($8) with almond milk (+$1) and it was made in 5 mins. The drink was good…read morewith its coconut and Carmel flavor. It was sweet with some small coffee flavor in it, I wish they offered a bigger size as it didn't really give me much caffeine. Staff were friendly and the interior was small and chill inside. Overall a fairly good cafe, just a bit pricy. Drink(50%): 7.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 5.0 Overall: 6.8/10