Guidebook for Amherst
Food Scene
Family owned and locally sourced ingredients. The coffee is Fair Trade. Art on the walls by local artists.
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The Henion Bakery
174 N Pleasant StFamily owned and locally sourced ingredients. The coffee is Fair Trade. Art on the walls by local artists.
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood WalkGreat food, lively atmosphere, friendly and intimate.
Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly vibe. Somewhat pricey.
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Monkey Bar & Grill
63 North Pleasant StreetDelicious food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly vibe. Somewhat pricey.
Great atmosphere! Lots of "kitch," including tables and salt and pepper shaker display in the back cafe with good food, music during brunch hours on Sunday. Excellent gag gifts and gourmet snacks in the market out front.
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Cushman Market & Cafe
491 Pine StGreat atmosphere! Lots of "kitch," including tables and salt and pepper shaker display in the back cafe with good food, music during brunch hours on Sunday. Excellent gag gifts and gourmet snacks in the market out front.
Their motto:
"Books you don't need in a place you can't find."
Great food, art displays, great book shopping and just sitting and enjoying on warm or cold days!
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The Montague Bookmill
440 Greenfield RdTheir motto:
"Books you don't need in a place you can't find."
Great food, art displays, great book shopping and just sitting and enjoying on warm or cold days!
Parks & Nature
GREAT swimming! A lovely small pond close to UMass. You can swim across the pond fairly easily. A wide mix of people take advantage of this beautiful, free swimming area. Children play in the sand together; no lifeguard is on the premises. Water is spring-fed and refreshing. No changing rooms available, but there are basic porta-potties. There's a "people side" and a "dog side" of the pond. If you're bringing a dog ask anyone how to get to the "dog-side."
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Puffers Pond
GREAT swimming! A lovely small pond close to UMass. You can swim across the pond fairly easily. A wide mix of people take advantage of this beautiful, free swimming area. Children play in the sand together; no lifeguard is on the premises. Water is spring-fed and refreshing. No changing rooms available, but there are basic porta-potties. There's a "people side" and a "dog side" of the pond. If you're bringing a dog ask anyone how to get to the "dog-side."
Drinks & Nightlife
High Horse
24 N Pleasant StGood pub food, billiards, nice bar, great hang-out.