Amherst, MA

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GoBerry

Best frozen yogurt place you will ever find in the Pioneer Valley! They are a local store that serves amazing flavored frozen yogurt. I would recommend the original plain yogurt flavor with a mochi topping, it is so simple but so delicious!

Amherst, MA

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House of Teriyaki

If you are looking for good Korean food or Sushi rolls, House of Teriyaki is for you!

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High Horse

Great place to go for a drink! It is a bar upstairs so the music can be a little loud but they have great fries and drinks!

Amherst, MA

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LimeRed Teahouse

If you are looking for boba and you also want to support local businesses, lime-red is a great option for you! If you are not a huge sweets-lover, I recommend ordering honey jasmine bubble tea with 50% sweetness level! It is also a great study spot with good wifi.

Amherst, MA

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Amherst Coffee

An iconic Amherst destination— if you are looking for great coffee, this is your place. It gives off cozy vibes but also modern enough. It is a great place to get your work done, except they don’t have many outlets so make sure you bring a portable charger! TIP: Amherst Coffee turns into an amazing whiskey bar at night, so make sure you go visit during the day AND at night! + they have the BEST almost croissants

Montague, MA

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The Montague Bookmill

Even though this isn’t really located in Amherst, it is a close drive. It is a used bookstore with cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The second floor also has food options like sanwhiches. If you are looking for some new books to read or a cute date spot, this is for you!

Amherst, MA

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Oriental Flavor

If you are looking for some amazing dumplings, Oriental is a place to be! Not only dumplings but they also have great authentic Chinese foods. Some of my favorite dishes are string beans, and of course, Xia Long Bao’s.

Hadley, MA

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Share Coffee Roasters

Not only aesthetically pleasing interior but amazing coffee! They occasionally play live jazz music and it is a very modern and chill atmosphere inside. A great study spot, and would highly recommend! (+ make sure you try cold draft vanilla latte! It is not too sweet and it has the perfect coffee aroma. You won’t regret it!)

Amherst, MA

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Barts Ice Cream

Great local icecream in town! If you have a sweet tooth, this is will satisfy. They also have a $1 coffee if you need some quick caffeine fix.

Amherst, MA

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Lili's Restaurant

Authentic Xi’an noodles! Their dishes are very good and reasonably priced. They handmake their noodles! If it’s your first time visiting, I would recommend the Biang Biang Noodles.

Amherst, MA

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Bistro 63

Also notoriously known as the monkey bar, it serves great food and drinks! Here are some tips —> 1) it is actually a great brunch spot for a reasonable price! 2) if you love oysters, they have happy hours for a dollar oysters!

Amherst, MA

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SHIRU CAFE Amherst

FREE COFFEE + TEA IF YOU ARE A STUDENT! If you are student looking for a study spot with reasonably priced coffee options, look no further! (The most expensive drink menu here is a dollar). The only downside is that wifi can be a little bit spotty at times.

Amherst, MA

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Miss Saigon

Best pho and boba in town! It gets PACKED on weekends for lunch so make sure you make a reservation beforehand if you plan to go then.

Amherst, MA

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Antonio's Pizza

You haven’t visited Amherst if you haven’t gone to Antonio’s yet! Their pizza is one of the most famous destinations of the town, make sure you grab a slice! I recommend trying the avocado quesadilla pizza. TIP: if you go at midnight on Friday nights, Antonio’s serve dollar cheese pizzas!!

Amherst, MA

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Formosa Chinese Restaurant

Solid place to go for chinese food. The food is pretty authentic and tastes great!

Amherst, MA

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Insomnia Cookies

One of college town’s essentials!! White chocolate chip macadamia is my favorite:)

Amherst, MA

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Glazed Doughnut Shop

Delicious donuts!! They also have vegan options:)