Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
Miss Saigon
96 N Pleasant StConvivial atmosphere, great Pho
La Veracruzana
31 Main StreetCozy atmosphere to grab a cup of coffee, read a book, and enjoy the ambiance.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Share Coffee Amherst
178 N Pleasant StCozy atmosphere to grab a cup of coffee, read a book, and enjoy the ambiance.
Cushman Market & Cafe
491 Pine StGood for breakfast!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, check their website for their hours and menus!
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Esselon Café and Coffee Roasting
99 Russell StBreakfast, lunch, and dinner, check their website for their hours and menus!
Paul and Elizabeth's
150 Main StGood for sweet and savory. Just the best little place around.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Florence Pie Bar
17 A Main StGood for sweet and savory. Just the best little place around.
The Lady Killigrew Cafe
440 Greenfield RdThe Alvah Stone
440 Greenfield RdFive Eyed Fox
37 3rd StOur favorite. Great ambiance and delicious food.
Entertainment & Activities
Sweet independent movie theater. Great to combine with a drink at Amherst Coffee.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StSweet independent movie theater. Great to combine with a drink at Amherst Coffee.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
327 Russell StBig Y World Class Market
175 University DrAtkins Farms Country Market
1150 West StGet their Cider Doughnuts
Drinks & Nightlife
A favorite of ours. Great for reading and working during the day and drinking and listening to music at night. Check their website for the nights that they have live music.
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Amherst Coffee
28 Amity StA favorite of ours. Great for reading and working during the day and drinking and listening to music at night. Check their website for the nights that they have live music.
Dirty Truth
29 Main StSeymour The Pub
5 Bank RowGreat beer selection.
Shopping
Grey Matter Books
47 East StFun place to get lost in.
Kestrel
22 Masonic StOne of our favorites, an old mill building that is now a used bookstore. Also find Lady Killigrew cafe and the Alvah Stone there.
56 abantu bendawo batusa
The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdOne of our favorites, an old mill building that is now a used bookstore. Also find Lady Killigrew cafe and the Alvah Stone there.
Arts & Culture
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayParks & Nature
Mount Pollux
Local spot with beautiful views.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Great views of the valley.