I love this place. First time I visited, I walked into the old building, smelled the coffee and…read morebakery, looked around at the comfy casual setting with folks enjoying themselves, and thought "Ahh - now THIS is a coffeehouse!" I've been back several times, and if I lived in Amherst I'd be a regular. The bakery items I sampled were fresh and well made. IDK if they were made in house, or from a local artisan, but they matched the quality of AC's coffee. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, barista skilled without the attitude. Like I said - I wished I lived in Amherst, so I could take up residence at the corner table.

Amherst Coffee is a solid little spot right in the heart of downtown Amherst, tucked inside a…read morehistoric building that still shows off what looks like its original woodwork and old New England charm. There's plenty of seating, both inside and out, and the patio is the perfect place to soak up a beautiful day. The staff who took my order for an iced mocha latte couldn't have been friendlier, all smiles and welcoming. The person who brought it out, though, served it with just enough classic Northeast attitude to remind me I wasn't in Texas anymore, and somehow it fit the place perfectly. Sitting outside, watching students hustle by and friends linger over coffee, it was easy to see why this place is a local favorite. Amherst Coffee captures exactly what you hope to find in a quintessential New England college town: good coffee, good people, a little personality, and just enough Boston-style edge to keep it authentic.

I love this place. Of course, I picked a lovely day to sit outside while I waited for a friend…read more It's got a great vibe; it's a house turned coffeehouse, open and bright, with wooden floors and center bar/service area. Order inside, and it's delivered with a smile when ready. The outside patio is embraced by a low white picket fence adding charm and demarcation to the space. You can buy excellent pastries inside, or go next door to the bakery. Share is a great place to meet friends, hang out, do some work, or, as I did, relax and people watch. I'll be back.

Very cute location with a good variety of drinks and food. Staff is always pleasant and efficient…read more Seating inside and outside on the patio. I love the energy balls here. Delicious and nutritious. Can get a little crowded when college is in session. But totally manageable and they move the line pretty quickly.

The food was super fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly. The café was also very clean, with…read morepeople cleaning tables between patrons. Honestly, I think one of the best cafés - breakfast and lunch spots in the area.

Went here for a late breakfast. The staff was very welcoming and we were served quickly. We shared…read morea BEC served on ciabatta and an order of French toast. Both were good and hearty. The cafe was lively and the coffee was good (locally roasted). Nice indoor and outdoor seating.

This will forever be my favorite coffee shop on the planet. I lived in Massachusetts for about 2…read moreyears, and was in search for a coffee shop as I love coffee. I've never been to a place with such a friendly staff and a wide variety of coffee and food before. If I had to pick my favorite thing about this shop, it's the staff. Me and my boyfriend became regulars at this shop, and they always treated us with a big smile, asked how our weeks have been, and just over all seemed to genuinely care about us as customers and people. They would always be so excited to show us the new season menus, as we always tried the whole menu when it came out; they always wanted our opinions on the coffee. I buy my coffee beans from this shop, even still now that I don't live in Massachusetts anymore. If you're looking for a coffee shop in Amherst, this is definitely the best around.

Recently stopped by for a quick breakfast at Futura's and this is definitely a North Amherst hidden…read moregem! This menu was very varied (there's something for everyone) and it definitely enticed me to go back for more! The breakfast sandwich I got was the Chipotle breakfast sandwich (forgot the exact name) and it was very tasty and filling. The price point is definitely a bit high so be prepared to spend if you're coming with multiple people, but I do appreciate the variety of coffees and teas available. The servers and baristas were very sweet and helpful when guiding me during my first visit there. If you're looking for a quiet coffee shop to get some work done, this is definitely worth a try. I didn't get to try any of the pastries but I will definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu! 4 stars just because of the high price point, but the quality of the items is very good.

Wow. I discovered this place by chance and I was so surprised at how good it was. It appears to…read morebe a chain because I found one in Stowe VT but unfortunately it was closed down. I would love to see more of these high quality crepes restaurants popping up in new cities

Mom and I came to the skinny pancake having seen it on the way to Trader Joes. I'm a big fan of…read morecrepes and it was lunchtime, but we were still able to order off the breakfast menu. I'll start off by saying that the staff was very nice. I told them it was our first time there and she sat us down, told us to look over the menu and then order at the counter when we were ready. We ended up sharing the breakfast monster crepe and also the eat your greens salad. I can honestly tell you that the eat your greens salad was one of the best salads I've had. its so simple but so delicious and packed full of flavor. The lettuce leaves were extremely fresh, and the dressing was homemade. The crepe was also good, not the best I've had but it was good. Honestly the winer for me was that salad. We also ordered some hot drinks and I was surprised to find that they have organic coffee, really good. and their honey is legit, not the fake stuff. I know some of the other reviews were complaining about the pricing on things but its obviously better quality as well. You can taste it for sure. I will say that the one thing I didn't like was the fact that the tables/chairs are so close together. We were sandwiched in between two families with children and it was really hard to relax. We had to listen to one family complain about not having gotten their crepe yet even though everyone else had gotten their food. I felt that if I even inched either to my right or left I would hit the person sitting on the other end. They need to configure the seating better. Otherwise, it's a great place, I'd definitely come back and maybe sit at a counter or a booth if I'm lucky.

I got the tlt sandwich (tempeh lettuce tomato) and it was the freshest sandwich I ever had. The…read morehomemade pumpkin seed oat bread was very cool. Muffin and peanut butter peace were good but not the standout for me.

My brother and I have eaten here several times and it is a good place. The food is good and…read moreatmosphere is pleasant with plenty of seating. They take your order quickly at the register and serve it quickly. We had no problem staying there after eating sandwiches & having coffee. Prices were about the same as other places and the menu is vegan with good variety.

For a café with more serving space than cooking space, you'd think they couldn't pack a punch, but…read morethey do. The café here, West Street Coffee & Tea, uses their square footage to pack a few tables, and a bookshelf or two with possibly the proprietor's gifted collection for customers to read. The West Street Coffee & Tea helps you feel at home stopping in for some coffee, a selection of a quick breakfast sandwich, a pastry from the bakery across the parking lot, or some other treat. I have enjoyed a quality and consistency of service, not only filling out punches on my loyalty card, but appreciating both my drinks and my meal. The kitchen staff has served me quickly when they are not my talented cashier and barista as well--though do consider this a compliment worth tipping the staff for their ability to know how to run a café in part or in whole. The West Street Coffee & Tea boasts a humble parking lot, but the sizable line of parking spaces allows cars to park and then usually drive forward to depart. This fits that the five to six tables are set well in each of the rooms they rest, with ample light from the interior and exterior. I could imagine the drink staff would keep up with a variety of orders that are park and departing, so be mindful that there is parking at other corners of the plaza rotary on busy hours like at other restaurants within Amherst. Busses do travel by, and I'd suppose those from the PVTA that go between Amherst and Hampshire might even stop here. For a quite accessible location, I can only imagine they enjoy being a secret delight of this area of south and east Amherst.

I had been passing by this place for a while, then about a year ago, a friend invited me to meet…read morehere, and I'm so glad she did. It's a sweet little spot; I ordered a tasty quiche and a nice strong cup of coffee. I've been back quite a few times ever since, and it's always good service!

I can not say enough good things about this place. The atmosphere, the owner is a true delight, the…read morecoffee is delicious and the food is something special. It's tucked away, which is unfortunate, but once you find it, it's a must try.

Masuda, herself served us today. She's so lovely. This was my first visit. There's a suit down side…read moreand the Cafe side. Masuda's Cafe is bright and airy, and so invitingly warm. Went there with coworker for a working lunch. We ordered each a Golden Chai. The smell was divine and tasted just as good. Definitely will be back.

Before the menu change, I ordered a vegan tofu reuben with their delicious slaw, called a "Cosmos."…read more 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!

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

I frequented this place in its early days and it maintains its high standard of all things…read morewholesome. Today I had the Vegan Brekkie Tofu scramble, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and grilled tomato served with toast and mixed greens in balsamic vinaigrette. I enjoyed it completely. It was my one meal of the day and it delivered on every note. For new patrons, Please be patient they are making these meals with love in behind the scenes.

Cute coffee shop! Ample amount of seating and more seating on a heated patio. They have a self…read moreservice station for water and condiments. I ordered the mushroom and ham omelet, it was so fluffy! Definitely a good portion. The sour dough bread was good, but a bit tough. I wanted to try the lamb sausage patty so I added it on the side. The golden latte was one of the most unique coffees I've ever had. It was a tumeric based coffee with other spices like cardamom and cinnamon, actually really good!