Where to Eat and Sleep in Florence/Northampton, MA
Lodging
Sugar Maples Trailside Inn – $
62 Chestnut Street, Florence MA
.3 miles from studio – 2 minute drive
https://www.sugar-maple-inn.com/
The Ellery – $$
259 Elm Street, Northampton MA
1.8 miles from studio – 5 minute drive
The Old Mill Inn – $$
87 School St, Hatfield, MA 01038
6.1 miles – 12 minute drive
Hotel Northampton – $$$
36 King Street, Northampton MA
2.8 miles – 7 minute drive
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott – $$
115A Conz St, Northampton, MA
3.2 miles – 9 minute drive
Downton Valley – $$
1089 Westhampton Rd, Northampton, MA
Karen Judge
Market Street Apartment in Northampton
413-250-4999
AIR BnB LISTINGS – There are many of these as well. Here are a few of our favorites:
Dining
In Florence
TANDEM BAGEL CO – $
Fresh bagels baked daily. Also have breakfast sandwiches and smoothies
https://www.tandembagelco.com/
WILD CHESTNUT CAFÉ –
Vegan lunch and dessert
https://www.wildchestnutcafe.com/
THE PIE BAR –
sweet and savory at a sweet location; pies and pastries
COOPER’S CORNER –
Deli and grocery in Florence (Main St.); full deli with greater selection in Northampton (State Street location)
https://statestreetfruit.com/coopers-corner/
GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT – $
$$ family owned, a local favorite and well worth its reputation (recommended: stuffed tofu, vegetarian or meat option)
http://www.greatwall-florence.com/
In Northampton
RIVER VALLEY COOP
deli, hot and cold food bar and general grocery items
JAKES – $
$ Brunch spot with an open kitchen known for seasonal, American eats & daily hash specials
https://www.jakesnorthampton.com/
NOURISH WELLNESS CAFÉ – $$
$$ nutrient-dense, plant-based, organic
FAMILIARS COFFEE & TEA –
Specialty coffee and teas, serving the very best in local comfort foods
THE ROOST – $
Quaint, rustic hangout with cafe fare, baked goods & beverages ranging from coffee to craft beer.
https://roostnorthampton.square.site/
WOODSTAR CAFÉ – $$
Airy coffee shop serving premium beans & teas, plus bagels, sandwiches & housemade treats.
HAYMARKET CAFÉ – $
Vegetarian/vegan cafe & restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner in a quirky & casual space.
https://www.haymarketcafe.com/
MOSAIC CAFÉ –
Down-to-earth, counter-serve restaurant preparing Moroccan, Mediterranean & European dishes.
AMANOUZ CAFÉ – $
Moroccan & Mediterranean meals (many vegetarian options) in an informal counter-serve setup.
LOCAL BURGER – $
Counter-serve burger spot that showcases area-sourced food
http://www.localnorthampton.com/
BUENO Y SANO – $
Part of a small counter-serve Mexican chain serving burritos, quesadillas, tacos & salads.
LA VERACRUZANA – $
“Great Mexican Food in Paradise Valley”
OSAKA – $$
Traditionally decorated eatery with a sushi bar & chefs grilling to-order at hibachi tables.
http://www.osakarestaurantgroup.com/
JOE’S SPAGHETTI & PIZZA – $
Casual neighborhood stalwart since 1938, serving up thin-crust pizza & Italian-American standards.
http://joescafenorthampton.com
SPOLETO – $$
Trattoria with dramatic decor offering Italian dinners, plus happy-hour deals at the bar.
http://www.spoletorestaurants.com/
MULINO’S –
Eatery offering substantial servings of homestyle Italian chow & early-bird specials.
https://mulinosrestaurant.com/
ROBERTO’S RESTAURANT – $$
Long-standing family-friendly pick serving thin-crust pizza plus pasta & other hearty Italian fare.
http://robertosnorthampton.com
THAI GARDEN – $$
Casual spot serving a mix of familiar & unusual Thai cuisine, from pad Thai to melon curry.
https://www.thaigardennorthampton.com/
INDIA HOUSE – $$
North Indian dishes at this refined family-run mainstay outfitted with ornate furniture from India.
https://www.indiahousenorthampton.com
BELA RESTAURANT –
Vegetarian, cash only
https://sites.google.com/view/bela-vegetarian/
PAUL AND ELIZABETH’S – $$
Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch; specialty is fish, but good variety
http://www.paulandelizabeths.com/