Something Special Cafe &amp; Catering

Cute little diner we trued for breakfast. Took quite a while for the food to be cooked/served but…read moreit was good. A bit bland though. Coffee was great but they don't have any nondairy creamer. Luckily I had powdered nondairy creamer in my car. My omelet had ham, bacon, tomatoes, onion, cheddar cheese and home fries in it-the Farmers omelet. It was good. Hubby had scrambled eggs, rye toast and bacon. He enjoyed it. He wanted a second glass of juice but service was limited (slow) seemed to be only 1 server for the entire place.

The blueberry pancake is the greatest I've had in a long time. The service is wonderful nice Homie…read moreplace to have breakfast. The lady doing the cooking always washes her hands which I thought was a plus. Cash business only but well worth a visit.

Farmers omelet

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Choo Choo's

5.0(1 review)

5.0 mi

Great food in Holyoke! Served really quick and clean. Near a cool train station and has parkingread more

From the owner: Choo Choo's Ice Cream in Holyoke, MA, offers a delightful escape into the world of comfort food and…read moreirresistible ice cream treats. Our menu is a heartwarming blend of classic favorites that evoke nostalgia, w/ generous helpings of homemade ice cream

Mini pancakes with bacon only $7

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Evans Egg House

4.6(61 reviews)

6.7 mi

Great little local breakfast establishment. Our waitress was exceptional. Kind, efficient & chatty…read more We ordered an omelet with ham, spinach & cheese. It was delicious. It came with fruit & toast. We also ordered a side of bacon. Perfect breakfast for the two of us to split. The charm & local feel is worth the stop. Everyone knew we weren't from around these parts but were so kind & hospitable.

Adorable local eatery. Good food and friendly staff!! Clean tables, fast service. Eggs and toast…read moreso good

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The Boathouse

3.3(128 reviews)

3.8 mi

A spacious restaurant with beautiful river views and top notch food. I was there with family but…read morethe waitress Jen was friendly, able to answer all our questions, and the delivery of the order was fast. I had a cup of clam chowder and the short rib shepard's pie. I'm rarely satisfied with clam chowder, needing to add a pat of butter, some salt, or the ratios are off. No such worries here, and I had a pleasant cup of creamy chowder with a hearty mix of clams and bite size potatoes. The main course was so savory. Mashed potato topped with a flavorful beef gravy, covering a juicy layer of tender short rib. Underneath, peas, corn, and carrots that had been cooked by the skillet the whole thing is served in. I'd gladly come back and try more of this place's offerings.

Have stepped foot here a few times as a western mass native. Each time i go I'm always delighted to…read moresee a new specials menu. A classic Caesar salad never fails, and the fish tacos were quite good as well. Next time, I'm for sure getting the skillet Mac because the bite that was offered to me was just delectable. I love the location and views here and the service is very fast and efficient. If you're looking for a place to get a nice drink with some nice people with a nice view this is your spot.

Bridal Shower

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

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Indoor dining space is quite large. Nice bar.

Mitchell's Public House

3.5(10 reviews)

5.6 mi

Went there to have some of Mel's spaghetti sauce. Order an order and ended up with noddle and the…read moretiny amount of meat sauce. They can keep.

We were greeted warmly by the owner of this fine Irish Pub!! She is lovely and so very nice…read moreoffering us a choice of breakfast or lunch menus. The specials were on the board but my girlfriend and I chose a late breakfast hers was a half Benedict Breakfast and I had their Corned Beef Hash , Eggs, Homefries, raisin toast! Both of our Breakfast items were served Hot and Delicious! Excellent Hash and Egg Benedict!! Great place and St Patrick's Day is coming around the corner!!

Mimosa

Best waffles ever

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Cranberry mimosa

Camellias Cafe

4.8(8 reviews)

5.1 mi

Adorable, clean, great service, yummy food, cute coffee drinks. I stumbled upon Camellia's because…read moreI was early to my appointment at the Social Security administration office down the street. What a gem! The mushroom and cheese omelette was delicious. And look at this cute cortado!

Absolutely delicious. Looks so different from outside to inside. Food took a minute but it was…read morefantastic. Worth the wait.

Baked Treats

Mushroom omelette and Deluxe Breakfast with hash browns and strawberries

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Egg & I

3.2(62 reviews)

3.1 mi

I had coffee, eggs, toast, sausage and home fries for 16 dollars…read more It took over 30 minutes for the food. Waitress refilled my coffee once. Obviously the place is either understaffed or incompetent. The food was fine, it's eggs, but if you're looking for good service that's timely, don't expect it here. I'm surprised they're open.

The oatmeal is very dry; they do bring out an extra cup with milk to make it smoother yourself but…read morethe milk they bring is cold. The French toast is not on Texas toast and was nothing special. The breakfast scramble was not evenly cooked, some parts were overly cooked and some parts of the egg were runny. The taste was there, the execution was not. The server was great, came around a lot and made sure coffee was filled but the cashier was snappy when I asked for the location of the restroom. Just an okay experience, nothing I would highly recommend.

3. Two Eggs with Meat and toast

Home Fries with onions

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Rusty's Place

4.2(122 reviews)

5.7 mi

This is your quintessential small town American eatery. It's unassuming on the outside with a very…read moredated, all light wood, unrefined interior. I ordered a banana waffles with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs were perfect, the bacon was great and the waffle was amazing. It had bananas on the inside only and though it would've been nice if it had some additional banana slices on top with some whipped cream, I did literally get what I ordered! This place doesn't give off "above and beyond" vibes, it's all straightforward. This place is the epitome of "what you see is what you get" and I got what I got, and what I got was good!

Food and service were great. My husband had an omelet and I had tuna wrap. All were superb. They…read moregrill the wrap a bit so it comes out crispy. You can tell they put extra care in their food preparation for sure. Beverages were good - hazelnut iced coffee and unsweetened ice tea. Hash browns were a little undercooked and it's a bit noisy. But everyone that worked there that we talked with was amazingly friendly. Will definitely go again!

Specials 6/30/25

Crab cake Benedict

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Cinnamon bun French toast

Homestyle Cafe

4.4(35 reviews)

5.4 mi

Great food and a wonderful staff. The interior has a breakfast bar and a cozy home style finish. It…read morewas well worth the stop and if I was local I'd come here often. Well priced and cash only!

This cottage sized diner is a classic and serves delicious home style breakfasts. The daily menu is…read morenot fussy but contains everything you need. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed starting the day there.

Front Exterior of building.

#5 on the menu if memory serves correctly.

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Barstow's Longview Farm

4.4(22 reviews)

4.7 mi

Solid stop for house made foods made with local products. They even have a drive through. Lovely…read morefolks at the counter. Solid sandwiches, pasta and potato salads.

Great Food and delicious desserts. Everything is homemade and friendly service. I personally get…read morethe breakfast sandwiches is my go to so I recommend it

Chickpea and artichoke salad

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Grilled wrap

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Cute place and very yummy food.

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