Food Scene
Nick's Nest
1597 Northampton StThis is Holyoke classic. In the summer, they're got soft serve.
This place is fantastic! On the pricier side, but well worth it. They have amazing cocktails in addition to the food.
28 locals recommend
Coco and The Cellar Bar
95 Main StThis place is fantastic! On the pricier side, but well worth it. They have amazing cocktails in addition to the food.
The Roost
1 Market StGood place to get coffee and/or breakfast sandwiches. Nice decor.
Another good coffee spot. They also have great juices and smoothies.
23 locals recommend
Haymarket Cafe
185 Main StAnother good coffee spot. They also have great juices and smoothies.
This place is pretty good for breakfast, but beware of the long wait for brunch. It's on the "hippie" end of the spectrum, but great service and some good gluten-free options.
15 locals recommend
Green Bean
241 Main StThis place is pretty good for breakfast, but beware of the long wait for brunch. It's on the "hippie" end of the spectrum, but great service and some good gluten-free options.
Solid Japanese place. A little pricey if you're ordering off the sushi menu, both otherwise pretty typical.
26 locals recommend
Osaka
7 Old S StSolid Japanese place. A little pricey if you're ordering off the sushi menu, both otherwise pretty typical.
Great margaritas. Good food. Do not expect authentic Mexican food, but it's not "text mex" either. Great atmosphere. Busy almost always, so expect a wait unless you go really early.
28 locals recommend
Mission Cantina
485 West StGreat margaritas. Good food. Do not expect authentic Mexican food, but it's not "text mex" either. Great atmosphere. Busy almost always, so expect a wait unless you go really early.
Solid BBQ. Best thing about this place is that you order you meat and then it's buffet for all the sides. You can go back as many times as you want!
Bub's BBQ
676 Amherst RdSolid BBQ. Best thing about this place is that you order you meat and then it's buffet for all the sides. You can go back as many times as you want!
Great in the warmer months because it's all outdoor seating. It's also BYOB. Everything I've had here has been great. The fries and the onion rings are out of this world. Huge though, so plan to share
10 locals recommend
Captain Jacks Roadside Shack
232 Northampton StGreat in the warmer months because it's all outdoor seating. It's also BYOB. Everything I've had here has been great. The fries and the onion rings are out of this world. Huge though, so plan to share
Everything Else
Super Stop & Shop
440 Russell StThe local grocery store. Should meet most, if not all, of your shopping needs.
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
28 Amity StGood art house movie theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has a rotating event schedule. Some times it's a hit, sometimes it's a miss. Worth checking out to see what's going on while you're here.
The Platinum Pony
30 Cottage StThis place has a rotating event schedule. Some times it's a hit, sometimes it's a miss. Worth checking out to see what's going on while you're here.
I typically avoid this place on the weekend because it's overrun, but if you go early it's a great place to get a really well made cocktail. And it's in an actual tunnel!
40 locals recommend
The Tunnel Bar
125 A Pleasant StI typically avoid this place on the weekend because it's overrun, but if you go early it's a great place to get a really well made cocktail. And it's in an actual tunnel!