Local Burger

Two Haiku Review:…read more Came here for brunch And was very happy! I Ordered a breakfast Burrito, quite good. Excellent service. Beware The wait can be long.

This place gets pretty busy for brunch so I suggest going early to beat the lines! I got the pork…read morebelly benedict and the shrimp/sweet corn benedict along with the kale salad. Both benedict's were decent, but they came with sourdough toast instead of the classic english muffin, making it very hard to eat. There was not much pork belly to be honest also. The hollandaise sauce that is vital to eggs benedict was lacking in my opinion, but I did really enjoy the side salad it came with. The kale salad was not good at all. The dressing tasted artificial and we did not touch it at all.

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Kind of unassuming from the outside.

Toasted Owl Tavern

3.4(88 reviews)

Back for more. World Cup on and beer specials! Back from the wedge salad and a smash burger…read more How can that be bad for you? Still a great place to grab a meal at 8:30.

Love this place to have something to drink and watch games, I don't mean to be harsh but the food…read moreis not good, and the fries are especially terrible. The burger patties are also thin which makes it hard to justify paying $10 for it. I have seen an older couple order the nachos and fries leaving most of the meal uneaten and complaining to the staff saying there was hardly any cheese on it. And the fries were burnt. Perhaps the owner will make some changes with the quality of the food. (All the staff are great.) Hopefully this will review will bring this to the managements attention.

Owl

Wedge Salad

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Northampton Brewery

3.5(485 reviews)

0.2 mi

Dined here's several times, always at the bar. Service has been excellent. Great selection of…read morecider, and I've tried the burger (amazing) and some shared appetizers with friends. Patio is great in summer.

Not the best experience. Bubbly bartender decided to ignore me as she schmoozed with the regulars…read more Not sure what the problem was.

"Around the world"

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Bar

Progression Brewing Company

4.2(88 reviews)

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You've got to visit Progression!! Great vibe, casual atmosphere, excellent bar-style food, & live…read moremusic!! Their friendly service is much appreciated This place just keeps getting better!

Another great visit to Progression. I used to be all about the other brewery down the street but…read moreProgression has leap-frogged to the top preference. Nice comfortable venue with excellent beer and very friendly and helpful staff. Decent location and parking is just as brutal here as it is anywhere else in town, so if with a group maybe plan to drop them off in front and go find a space somewhere. I lean toward the IPAs but we also had a Plum Berliner which was excellent. Of course we brought a case home! Highly recommend this one!

The brew system

Progression Brewing Company - "Nachos" (corn tortilla chips topped w/ black beans, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, green onion)

"Nachos" (corn tortilla chips topped w/ black beans, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, green onion)

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Interior

Fitzwilly's Restaurant

3.5(383 reviews)

nice food and staff great way to warm up in the winter time huge portions!!! affordable - nice…read morestaff been a million times

We have been dining at Fitzwillys since it opened, with a long gap of 40 years since we moved away…read more We had an opportunity this month to return and it is as good as ever. Service was exceptional for our table of 7. My turkey burger was tasty. And there was a nice selection of beer and wine. We were seated at the back in a large booth. After lunch, we wandered around upstairs taking it all in. I really miss this place.

Really cool bar

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HighBrow

3.9(278 reviews)

0.2 mi

I am still thinking about the strawberry rhubarb mule cocktail I had at HighBrow during my visit in…read moreMay. My husband and I stopped in during a dreary, chilly May Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere was vibrant and friendly. A bit loud, but encouraging to see how bustling the restaurant was. I enjoyed my grilled caesar salad. I added chicken so it was a bit pricey for a lunch salad, but it was tasty and I always appreciate when caesar salads include anchovies, as they're meant to! My husband liked his rigatoni bolognese. Service was excellent. Our server was very apologetic about how long things were taking, but with a full house it honestly just felt like a good pace without any excessive waiting. It was a great experience overall.

Food is a 4. Service drags it down some. Took some time to look for a good beer and had the…read morefirst two not available because "someone has an update updated the list yet". If you can't update the list then don't publish it. As far as the food goes. The rice short rest were delicious.

Buffalo-ish Wings

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Specialty drink!

Wurst Haus

3.5(24 reviews)

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Back into the Wurst house after some errands. we opted for a beer and shared the pub fries…read more You should too! The fries came nice and crispy in a basket (of sorts) topped with cheese sauce, sour cream, bacon, and green onions. Super tasty and the right amount for 2 people to share.

Walked by this joint and it immediately caught our eye. The atmosphere. The cleanliness. The…read moreservice. And even the music. Perfection. We tried the raspberry gimlet.. 10/10 Also got a pint of German beer-Spaten Lager- 8.5/10

Sausage with onions and pickles

Storefront and signage

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Storefront, signage & entrance

The Dirty Truth

3.2(272 reviews)

I went back to the dirty truth for the first time in years. I think that the last time I had been…read morethere was when it was still a sister bar to the moan and dove. They have a very well curated selection of beers on tap. I had a Saison Dupont and a Foam collab. They also have food and I got an order of fries with some garlic aioli. Amazing!!! I heard that the chicken sandwich there is very good. I'd like to come back and try it sometime.

Food is very good but very expensive. Drinks are over complicated and very expensive. Service is…read moreoffensively bad, it's like a coven of necromancers staring at you while you dine and they act disinterested at best in your dining experience. Fuck this place.

What's on tap?

"Coffee Ice Cream" (almond biscotti, luxardo cherry)

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The Quarters

3.9(175 reviews)

2.5 mi

The staff are so nice! Just unbelievably nice! It's a…read morerelaxed and very fun environment. And the burgers are very good!

Pretty cute hole in the wall retro bar…read more They do a LOT of cute/cool event nights, Mini Hot Dog night, Hello Kitty night, Bob's Burgers night, Rocky Horror trivia...you name it. The night we finally went was for Zelda night. Knowing my boyfriend, we all know he mah be the biggest Zelda fan in western Massachusetts so obviously we had to go! They had one tabletop Zelda game in the facility, it would have been nice to have a few of them so more of us could play/immerse in the Zelda night. They also had Mario playing on the walls which threw me off a bit. There were free stickers all over the bar along with some "rupees" which was a cute touch. It was pretty easy to order the drinks and food, and the staff behind the counter were all very nice. We tried 2/3 drinks and enjoyed both of them. Two food options were made, Hearty Monster Rice Balls, and Meat Pies. The rice balls were honestly pretty good, nothing fancy but good. The Meat Pies filling was good, but the entirety of it was pretty greasy and oily which was a little disappointing. I do hope they do another Zelda night and offer more food options. If they do that, we will definitely go again!

Video games

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Big screen

Amanouz Cafe

4.3(444 reviews)

Came here on a weekend for a quick bite to eat while exploring noho. For about $13, this sandwich…read morewas pretty filling and not too fishy, which was a plus. There were also no bones, which was great, though I wish there was some sort of dressing or more oil and salt in the sandwich. The fish itself was plump and substantial, and the veggies tasted fresh. The bread was also hearty, but it felt like it was missing something, maybe acid or fat. Oil or lemon would have been a nice addition, but it was still a solid meal for an afternoon of walking. The staff was also very friendly, and the restaurant inside was nice and cozy. Though we didn't eat inside, I did notice that the air conditioner wasn't quite working and it was a bit warm inside, but it didn't affect us so much since we ordered to go. They also had a nice display of desserts at the register that I'd love to try on another trip back here!

The food here is always amazing and so flavorful. Recently tried the chicken with couscous and the…read moreroyal and both were great. Chicken falls off the bone. Lamb is moist. A must-try!

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Chicken Kabab Sandwich

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Amanouz Cafe was everything we hoped for and more!

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Michael F.

13 years ago

Local Burger truly is that local place with food so good that it makes you feel lucky to nearby. Many locals will say this about local eateries everywhere, but LB is truly excellent in everywhere. The staff is ok. Last time I went, a very young, pleasant girl was working who knew all about their beef and convinced me to try the Capn Crunch bbq chicken which was excellent. Certainly gave me the individual attention I look for in the truly great more casual restaurants. Man is that place good. Burgers are grass fed beef from local dealers and the difference in quality is clearly noticeable in comparison to the standard fast food burger. Fries are excellent, and I also love the aforementioned Capn Crunch barbecue chicken tenders. I live 25 minutes from it and still make the trip a couple times of month just to get something from their menu. Also, the place stays up late which is ideal if one is out late in Northampton. Prices are just right - they are not cheap, but it isn't expensive either. Wait time...the food can take a little while. That is, however, the price you pay for getting quality food which is freshly made. It isn't manufactured on an assembly line ala a fast food place, so it takes a bit longer but also tastes much better. In general, great place and one of the best burgers in western Mass. Highly recommended. read more

P. S.

13 years ago

I love the general cool, relaxed, old-style diner-type vibe and atmosphere here. My review is less about the food (which my stomach finds to be a bit too greasy later on), but about the EXCELLENT customer service I experienced there recently! I ordered their chili and it was saltier than I can eat. The server came by with some more food for our table and asked if we needed anything. I said the chili was too salty for me, he apologized and suggested they try adding some cheese to dilute it. He took it away and brought it back ... still too salty. He said "let me ask the cook." When he came back, he said the cook had checked the recipe and the amount of salt was as they make it. He then offered to replace it with something else -- I got the veggie burger as a replacement, and he came back later on to make sure it was tasty and I was happy. I was extremely impressed by how hard he worked to make sure my relatively small meal was satisfactory, and also thought it reflected well on the policies of Local Burger. 5 star service, thank you! read more

Nick S.

1787

6993

2 years ago

Local Burger is a well-loved Northampton staple, offering both indoor and outdoor dining as well as operating a food truck alongside their brick-and-mortar location. We visited after a graduation celebration, and despite the restaurant being busy, the service was exceptional. The staff were friendly and efficient, quickly getting our food out while answering any questions we had about the menu. The burgers were delicious and well worth the price. While slightly on the higher end for a burger, the quality justifies it. The patties were juicy, the buns perfectly toasted, and the toppings added a great balance of flavors to each bite. If you're in Northampton, Local Burger is definitely worth a visit. I'd love to come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Rob L.

14 years ago

I came when they first opened - so excited and left more than bummed. Glad to see local beef available, but when I politely told them the burger was great and would it be possible to get local fries as an option, they first lied and tried to claim the potatoes "came from around the corner" which actually meant a local distributor, and then got mad that I asked more questions and practically ran me out of the store. I hope these guys get better, cause its a great idea. read more

E. M.

7 years ago

Veggie burger was obviously cooked in meat fat, so smelled strongly of meat and was inedible to this vegetarian. It probably wasn't intentional -- I'm guessing they just use the same griddle and are not careful -- but come on. Fries were edible but not very crispy. Conclusion: MEH. Won't be returning. I've heard good things about this place, so maybe their meat is better than the fries and the veggie options? read more

August O.

14 years ago

I tried the grass fed burger but it's too dry for me. Now I usually go for the angus burger. Local burger isn't an amazing place, but it's a nice place when you're craving a decent burger and don't want to spend a lot of money. I like their fries and although I'm usually a big sweet potato fry fan, Local's sweet fries just don't taste very good to me. They seem to lack the usual flavor of sweet potatoes.. read more

Peter Y.

11 years ago

I stopped into this Burger joint while in Northampton to have some service done on my bike. There was a bit of a line but you get that with any good food establishment. Well worth the wait i sank my teeth into the Westhampton and my taste buds went straight to heaven!! If anyone is headed to Northampton make a point to stop in, you will not be disappointed! read more

Jess L.

10 years ago

If this place could get 0 stars it would -- the owner is rude and every single person in that joint touches their face, clothing, other people and touches the food that you put in your mouth -- if you want noro virus or to be colonized with E. Coli, this is your place. If you don't - you should stay as far away from this place as possible!! read more

Tony L.

725

15 years ago

I have came here a bunch of times and they never fail to impress me with their burgers. The local burger as a classic to their menu is always made the way I want it. The beef is so tender that the whole burger just melts in your mouth regardless of how big it is. By far this is the best place to go to for burgers in western mass. read more

Josie P.

16 years ago

I agree with whoever said it was "good fast food." I am a sucker for the sweet potato fries and maple mayo. Great snack when I'm in town. Downside is that there are not a lot of tables, just a lot of empty space where there could/should be tables, so it's bad for groups or busy days. read more

Charles M.

7 years ago

Great burgers, especially the grass fed. They are a great stop, often fast and friendly. Just wish they'd use better bread - something local. You'd think that's the theme, but the buns are low-quality GMO style bread. So many good bakeries around, they should go local. read more

Ryder W.

11 years ago

absolutely the best fried pickles around! Great environment and love that it has open windows where you can enjoy the town on a beautiful day. Although it can get pretty busy and sometimes you do have to wait a little... still a great place! read more

Dan J.

12 years ago

The food has always met my expectations, never over cooked, great people that work there. Fun to be around, by far best burger in town. Wish the milk shakes were served later than 11 on late nights but that not a big deal. Love the food. read more

Floyd C.

7 years ago

If you're looking for a great burger and no frills,this is the place for you!! Get the Juicy Lucy, but be careful with the first bite. The folks who work here are wonderful. Well worth the drive for the best burgers in the Valley!! read more

ethan r.

16 years ago

The best burger joint in Noho, and if your not a burger person there's plenty of other stuff on their menu that's great. You have to try their blue cheese buffalo fries or the fired pickles. Cool staff and great service. read more

Jennifer L.

8 years ago

This was an awesome first meal into the area. Plenty of savory options, but I went with the Turkey burger and was nice to see a quality cook on the meat. A place I look forward to visiting many times in the future! read more

Michael E.

11 years ago

Awesome burgers, awesome service! Well done Local! In MA for a family event and wanted a great spot to grab a bite to eat and Local was recommended by several people. We'll be back. You'll live it! read more

Kristin C.

16 years ago

This place is awesome! The beef burgers are fresh and delicious. The veggies burgers, also delicious, are made in-house and the fries are out of this world! Go! You will not be disappointed. read more

Parker H.

3 years ago

Hells yeah. Great burgers. Get grass fed. Service is solid, food is consistent. Ok it's not healthy, but damn it's good. Love the inside/outside options. It's a classic. read more

Kristy M.

6 years ago

Always a great meal. The burgers are so very unique and their buffalo bleu cheese fries are delicious. Whenever we go to Noho we always make a stop at Local Burger read more

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