So I came in here for a mocha latte and some maple toast and boy I wasn't disappointed. One of the best lattes I've had in a very very long time not bitter smooth the right amount of foam and the mocha came through without being overpowering. The maple toast was sweet, delicious and just what I wanted today. A cute place where you can sit out on the sidewalk or inside the cute little coffee shop you order at the bar. They call out your name for coffee and bring your dish to you. Everybody was nice and welcoming. Now when I walk into a building looking at me you can tell which way I voted and inside this place 99% of the people voted in a different direction. That doesn't bother me and it didn't bother them. They treated me with welcoming spirit and a wonderful meal. All I could think of is I woke up for breakfast but what did I care? Wonderful meal with wonderful people in a great little town. I highly recommend it! read more

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I stumbled upon this delightful place for breakfast. I ordered the biscuits with jam and butter. The jam was homemade and absolutely delicious. Biscuits were buttery and perfectly crispy at the edges. Service was fairly quick too. Highly recommend. read more

The Upper Bend - Biscuits and jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Just want to give a shout out to this small but very good place. Had the Porridge with Pork Belly. Wow this bowl was fantastic. There's a very nice menu with some great items. But don't forget the drinks. Service was top notch. A must try whenever you're around. This place that a cup of coffee is made to perfection. But today I decided to have one of their sodas, a fennel soda. For curiosity, I would say try it. For me, it was extremely refreshing in such a delight little hint of fennel. read more

WOW! I walked over to this place for lunch today at a colleague's recommendation. It was superb! I had the somen noodles with an outrageously flavorful broth, soft tofu, tomato chunks, and - what I think were - salty fried leeks on top. I could eat it every day. It was so perfect. I got their small "simple" salad with vegan ranch dressing and it was anything but simple. I am suspect of mixed green and anyone's dressing but my own and this salad knocked my socks off. Super fresh greens, cucumber, seeds, a sprinkling of tiny, edible flowers, and just the right amount of dressing. Again, perfect. I have cooked at a fancy restaurant so I have eaten some of he tastiest food around and can make it myself. I would let the cooks/chefs at The Upper Bend cook for me daily. They are that good. In addition, the service was friendly, the ambiance was comfortable and light, and I simply cannot say enough about the fantastic meal I had there today. I think AI had already ruined the beautiful presentation before I took the photo attached. but it was beautiful. read more

The Upper Bend - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Now open Friday nights for dinner. The dinner menu is on their website. It's all delicious, especially the Basque cheesecake. read more

Food and coffee was delish. I'm not here to knock that down. My boyfriend and I went here quickly before we went to another store in town. I'm going to be blunt. If you don't fit their "look" they will not give you any type of customer service. We ordered food at the counter and the lady was pleasant but I could tell she did not prefer us in the room. We did not fit their media cliches - graphic tees, vintage jeans and doc martens. Hopefully you're understanding where I am going with this. The server who brought our food over called my name out and we flagged him down. I smiled and said thank you and he looked at me and walked away. All I'm saying is if you don't fit their rhetoric then you will get some disapproving looks. However this did not stop us and the food was great. Maybe start teaching your staff to be open minded and kind to all. We did not feel welcome. read more

I did not feel welcome here. Many of the staff gawked at me from the kitchen when I asked how much longer my order would take. The server said nothing to me when she gave me my order. This is the worst that I've been treated at any restaurant. Their message to me was clear. They choose exclusivity and will display those boundaries openly. I can't recommend and won't be going back. read more

I had a tasty and deceptively simple rice porridge dish here that, a whole week later, I cannot get out of my taste buds' memory so I am writing to appreciate it here! read more

Coming from FL, this place is so refreshing. It's not your traditional coffee shop like Starbucks bs or Foxtail. It's actual tasty coffee made with love. I had the PSL and it was so good. Plus, they have pumpkin milk too! The atmosphere was a vibe, very welcoming and inclusive and service was good too! If I'm ever in this part of town again, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Delectable and original, the tofu eggy thing with chili crisp and toast was bangin. The baked goods were also unique and delicious - I loved my miso apple pie. read more

Home of the best pumpkin spice latte I've ever tasted! Stopped here on a whim on a snowy Saturday afternoon. The place was full of people, but we didn't wait long for our food. I had the egg sandwich, which was excellent and my husband had the grilled cheese and tomato soup, which he enjoyed. Quality of the food and beverages definitely surpassed our expectations. Highly recommend!! read more

Their breakfast sandwich is delicious. And a coffee and biscotti are the delightful finishing touch.

Incredible experience at The Upper Bend. Everything and I mean everything from the black and white cookies, biscuits and delicious rhubarb jam to the MLT sandwich, also the americano coffee and cappuccinos were superb! Service was quick and super friendly in a warm inviting atmosphere. Love the fresh flowers on every table. Epic experience overall! read more

We stopped by The Upper Bend for lunch after some sightseeing in the neighboring areas. Currently their dining room is closed, and takeout and outdoor seating are available. We ordered the shisito and fennel salad and the peach, feta, and tomato salad along with a couple of their fermented beverages. The salads were amazing and the drinks were so refreshing and tasty. Packaging and utensils were all compostable. A gem in Turner Falls! read more

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The menu is as weird as the place is delightful. So, feeling a little timid,I found a safe place in the egg sandwich. I almost got the bean toast but I was a little scared that it wouldn't satisfy me. There was something magical about the egg sandwich that made it way better it looked, and it looked good. My companion got a maple toast (cinnamon-y), really good for dipping in a yummy latte of some kind. I am grateful for the sunny quirks and silly fabulousness of this friendly joint -- and for the brave, sweet peeps who conceived, executed, and continue to nurture this place into our days. read more

Oh my God oh my God oh my God. I love Turner's anyway, and always visit it when I'm back in the area because it has the fabulous walk on the canal surrounded by post industrial architectural gloriousness, and loot down the street, and the fabric shop (sunny miss) and the survival center and so many other things but now there's THIS place. I got the breakfast sandwich with chili crunch and tea the first day and it obsessed me, so I went back for brunch the next day with two different people and got a whole bunch of other stuff all of which was equally delicious. Basically I'm gonna bet- No matter what you get here you're gonna like it. And now for my specialty, the bathroom review: oh my quirky cuteness! Such well executed, inventive simple, bespoke art. Can I get at t shirt ? It's rare for me to have this type of across the board "I want everything on the menu" experience. This is the second time this year I've had a crush on a restaurant and sadly this place is also not in my hometown. If it's at all close to you, or on your way somewhere, do yourself a favor - stop by and try anything they've got. * Turns out I know somebody who knows the owners but really this is a review based on my blind and enthusiastic experience. read more

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Excellent foods. Variety including vegan choices. Pot of tea! Baked goods. Soup, salads, noodles, sandwiches. Busy & hopping & the staff hustling making beautiful dishes! read more

The Upper Bend - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

The upper bend is an adorable coffee shop with a great brunch menu! The mapo Jo and the vegan scramble where delicious and unique. The chai was the best chai I've ever had in my whole life. If I was in the desert without water I would dream of this chai. The service was great, the guy who brought our food to us was soooo cute. The energy and aesthetic of this place is cool and a bit rustic but overall a clean look. read more

The Upper Bend - My dad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

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This place isn't really a good fit for the area. The food is a little over priced for the amount you get. The service was ok. The ambiance is very small and tight. It's not terrible it's just not good enough for me to be a regular. After eating we went down the street to the glen and had a much better meal at a much better price. Again, not terrible. Just not for me. Or the people I was with. read more

Every town in New England deserves to have a place like this. Great spot, terrific food and coffee, lovely outdoor seating.

OMG they have the most amazing menu! Today wifey and I both enjoyed their egg n cheese sammie on some kinda soft, yummy, gritty roll with an aioli or mayo sauce and arugula. The egg and cheese are baked into a brick of cloud-like yumminess. I paired it with a beverage made from tahini, milk and espresso that was divine. There are so many items in there I keep meaning to try like their marmalade lassi. A must go to in western Mass. read more

Great vegan options, friendly service, warm ambiance. Loved the baked goods & breakfast sandwiches! Thanks read more

The Upper Bend - Vegan Fridays 2023 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

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Really comfortable environment, nice and bright. Staff is really friendly. Breakfast sandwich was delicious. Coffee is bottomless cup which is a nice touch. read more

The Upper Bend - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Chef-driven deliciousness. We went on a whim, having never been there, and were very pleased with what we found. read more

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Cute little café. And absolutely the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Quite a broad end original menu. read more

Don't go if you want lunch. They only have breakfast sandwiches. The staff could care less if you stay or go. Couldn't even crack a smile let alone have a pleasant expression. Hard pass. read more

I went here to get some lunch and the menu is very limited and strange. I wanted a sandwich and ordered the vegan po boy called Mapo Jo. I'm not vegetarian but I enjoy vegetarian food so decided to get this. The woman who took my order only told me it was a vegan po boy, no other description! She could have cared less. This place has a very pretentious air to it,only hipsters need apply with tax it came to almost $13. The sandwich was very small with nothing else on the plate. The reading material was the New York Times newspaper but Turner's Falls is no NYC !! I can't recommend this as a lunch place they have very limited hours read more

Absolutely delicious high quality food!!! Never disappoints. Lots of great options and friendly staff. Clean and laid back ambiance

Sweet mother of god this is a hidden gem. Never have I had such incredible, wholesome, beautifully simple food at a coffee shop. Not to mention, literally everyone who walked up knew everyone in staff and vice versa. I'm actually sad I was just rolling through town and needed somewhere to work and caffeinate... this is the type of shop you move to a sleepy town for. read more

The Upper Bend - Biscuits and jam with salted butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Great food and great vibes. The space is sunny, airy, full of plants, foodie books, quaint glassware, and little details that make me smile. Lots of vegan options and unique flavors. I had a rooibos latte that was heavenly - very earthy and topped with a dense luxurious layer of foam. Miso apple cake also delicious, but more like a thick savory apple pie than a cake. read more

The UB, with its neighbors Swanson's and Buckingham Rabbits, is one of the creative jewels of Great Falls. Their food, which is always delicious, is comforting yet inventive--they constantly try new things, yet keep old favorites around. They have a sweet staff, the owners are kind, friendly, lovely people, and they have a collaborative spirit with many of the other small business in the village and in the greater valley, which is important. I am happy to be a regular here--they absolutely deserve your business and support. My personal favorites: the biscuits, the maple toast, the egg salad sandwich! I'm looking forward to trying the new lassis. The Upper Bend makes my life in Franklin County actively better. read more

Okay, the food is quite good, but the place is damn expensive. This place is definitely leading the charge in the gentrification of Turners. It's not a place locals necessarily go, but packed on the weekends with younger people, the hipster crowd, and probably out of towners. Will be interesting to see if more places like this sprout up in town in the next few years. Too expensive and pretentious feeling for me, but my friend bought me a sandwich and it was delicious (though quite small). It'd be nice if they were open all week long to serve the town they inhabit, but they seem mostly concerned with attracting folks who don't actually live in Turners. read more

This is our go-to spot for coffee and lunch. Their food is lovely, possibly perfect, and they have excellent coffee as well. As other reviewers have noted, they have great vegan options, but as a meat eater I can report that they also have excellent non-vegan options, which (as someone who has dated many vegans) is rare. I'm obsessed with their duck liver toast. It has fresh blueberries and pickled kohlrabi. Seriously, I can't even. It's so wonderful. We live in one of the nearby tiny towns, and while this little hipster "bruncheonette" might seem unexpected in this area, for us it feels really rooted in the farm-to-table culture of the region. Since they opened only a little while before the pandemic, we're all a bit worried that despite the excellent food and very thoughtful service, they might really struggle during this time. So this is my shout out to other locals, support this lovely cafe! This is what our communities are about. read more

Grilled cheese and tomato soup from your dream. Homemade bread. Everything you could want from tomato soup, plus an elusive something extra. A warm, welcoming place with terrific food. read more

Dope brekky joint. Tomato soup and grilled cheese combo is a mind blowing experience. Friendly waitstaff. A gem in TF!

Ordered a chai latte and I forgot I should never order chai lattes at cafes (even when craving them) because they are always too sweet.... But! The chai latte was not too sweet. it was spicy with genuine flavor from whatever spice blend was used. Delicious with oat milk. This is what I'm talking about!!! Dreams coming true. Next time I'm in town I will try the miso apple cake... read more

Easy to find with ample parking out front which was nice. Cute bright yellow french cafe tables and chairs on the sidewalk to eat at. A Black Lives Matters sign and a diverse clientele let me know this is my kind of lunch place. I introduced myself and asked what they'd recommend I eat. A regular customer said, "Anything. And you'll want to come back and try something different every time." I ordered the bean toast, which was amazing, filling, and beautiful, believe it or not. Yeah. It was an entire meal. And had a subtle kick of spice, but I'd still call it mild. I got a Mocha Latte with a dollop of, get this, homemade toasted marshmallow fluff. Yes. And it was fantastic. While sitting outside, I got swarmed by yellow jackets, so as I was balancing my cup and food to open the door to sit inside, another customer left her laptop and came and opened the door for me. Everyone was really lovely. The menu is inspired, simple, and delicious. What more could you ask for? I'm definitely going back and ordering something totally new next time. And when I was putting my dishes in the bin as I was leaving, the lady behind the counter said, "So Mindy, how was everything?" She remembered my name. And I'll tell you, they had a line out to the door. Yeah, it's THAT kind of place. read more

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Really nice lunch with vegan healthy options. Fresh house made sodas and teas. Really enjoyed the vegan sloppy joe.

Simply amazing! I live about an hour east and I make regular trips here with my wife for the coffee alone. It is so good! It is hands sorry the best coffee I've had in New England. The food is also amazing. I've enjoyed their breakfast items, baked goods and their salads and they are all amazing. The flavors in their dishes are delicate, complex and delicious! To top it off, the staff are friendly and service is fast! I would recommend this place to anyone especially those like me who love food and drinks that are crafted with passion and expertise from quality ingredients. read more

Lovely spot for a coffee and a sweet. We got there shortly before closing but enjoyed ourselves sitting outside and watching the world go by while enjoying our treats. Quite a nice place, staff were so friendly, and the menu is intriguing. We'll have to go back and try some more read more