Food & Drink
Best Place for gluten free food 2020 – Pulse Cafe
Pulse Cafe Best Place for gluten free food Pulse Café in Hadley has obviously made an impression with customers since it opened in 2017. Perhaps the reason Pulse is so popular is because it’s more than just a café. It also has an educational space, a market, and a...
Best Place for soup 2020 – Smithsonian Cafe and Chowder House
Smithsonian Cafe and Chowder House Best Place for soup T he re ’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm the body and soul. Sitting down to a homemade meal is an experience everyone loves. At the Smithsonian Cafe and Chowderhouse you can enjoy that feeling anytime....
Best Place for tea 2020 – Dobra Tea House
Dobra Tea House Best Place for tea We are a family owned Bohemian Tearoom & Tea Shop specializing in over 100 high quality loose leaf teas from all over the world served in house, to go, or by the ounce. We offer international vegetarian fair & desserts with...
Best Place for vegan food 2020 – Pulse Cafe
Pulse Cafe Best Place for vegan food See entry under Place for Gluten Free Food 2nd Place Caf� Evolution 3rd Place Nourish Wellness Cafe & Juice Bar
Best Ribs/barbecue 2020 – Bub’s BBQ
Bub’s BBQ Best Ribs/barbecue Owner Andrea Moroney tips her hat to Bub, who began Bub’s BBQ in 1979. “He just loved restaurants, but he hated all of the bureaucratic stuff,” Moroney says. “He knew the layout would work and went with it.” B ub ’s is a place where...
Best Salads 2020 – Paul and Elizabeth’s
Paul and Elizabeth’s Best Salads See entry for “Restaurant for Seafood” 2nd Place Riff’s Joint & Riff’s North 3rd Place Small Oven Bakery
Best Southern/cajun food 2020 – Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou
Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou Best Southern/cajun food For a taste of Louisiana right here in the Pioneer Valley, Chef Wayne ’s Big Mamou can’t be beat. Located in Springfield, owner Wayne Hooker serves up authentic Cajun flavors and southern hospitality. Chef Wayne’s...
Best Store for beer selection 2020 – Table and Vine
Table and Vine Best Store for beer selection See entry under Liquor Store 2nd Place Provisions 3rd Place Ryan & Casey Liquors
Best Store for wine selection 2020 – Table & Vine
Table & Vine Best Store for wine selection See entry under Liquor Store 2nd Place Provisions 3rd Place Liquors 44
Best Sushi 2020 – Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Osaka Japanese Restaurant Best Sushi See entry under Japanese Restaurant 2nd Place Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant 3rd Place Moshi Moshi Japanese Restaurant
Best Vegetarian 2020 – Paul and Elizabeth’s
Paul and Elizabeth’s Best Vegetarian Se entry under Restaurant for Seafood 2nd Place Pulse Cafe 3rd Place Bela Restaurant
Best Wings 2020 – The Hangar Pub & Grill
The Hangar Pub & Grill Best Wings Their claim to fame is the wings. The wings have names like the DC-10, the Zeppelin, and the B-17 Bomber, and there are 25 flavors of wings. This is more than just pub food. The Hangar Pub & Grill also has burgers, nachos,...
Best Ice cream 2020 – Herrell’s Ice Cream
Herrell’s Ice Cream Best Ice cream Judy Herrell is affable and fun, but she’s super serious about making ice cream. “Our ingredients are fresh and everything is made on the premises. We don’t use any artificial flavors and we use only the best tasting and most...
Best Imported beer 2020 – Guinness
Guinness Best Imported beer Ireland ’s most famous brew, pleasing beer-lovers since 1759, is often cited as the gold standard for stouts. These days, the company is branching out from its stout origins, offering styles like the Guinness Blonde American Lager. 2nd...
Best Independent coffee house/cafe 2020 – Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Best Independent coffee house/cafe Shelburne Falls Roasters started with one roaster and café in the village of Shelburne Falls nearly 30 years ago. Since then their business has expanded to several locations across the Pioneer Valley,...
Best Liquor store 2020 – Table & Vine
Table & Vine Best Liquor store Table & Vine, New England’s premier fine wine, spirits, beer and specialty foods merchant is located in the heart of Massachusetts’ beautiful Pioneer Valley. At Table & Vine, we believe some of life’s most special moments...
Best Local coffee roaster 2020 – Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Best Local coffee roaster See entry for Indepent Coffee House / Cafe 2nd Place Esselon Caf� 3rd Place Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company
Best Local CSA 2020 – Mountain View Farm
Mountain View Farm Best Local CSA Mountain View Farm is a CSA in Easthampton and winner of the best local farm or best local CSA award for the last 12 years running! Members visit the farm weekly to collect their share of delicious organic produce and visit the Upick...
Best Local farm stand 2020 – Atlas Farm
Atlas Farm Best Local farm stand 2nd Place Golonka Farm 3rd Place Outlook Farm Barn & Eatery
Best Local market/grocer 2020 – River Valley Co-op
River Valley Co-op Best Local market/grocer Atlas Farm grows certified organic vegetables, herbs, and berries. Our farm strives to be a model of ecological food production. We use biomass and solar power to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels. We are committed to...
Best Locally crafted beer 2020 – Fort Hill Brewery
Fort Hill Brewery Best Locally crafted beer 2nd Place Berkshire Brewing Company 3rd Place Abandoned Building Brewery – 142 Pleasant St Easthampton MA 01027
Best Pizza 2020 – Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza Best Pizza There ’s no better place in the Pioneer Valley for a slice of pizza than Antonio’s. Antonio’s Pizza has been dishing out pizza to locals since they opened in 1991. With deals like $1 cheese slices on Fridays from 12 a.m. – 2...
Best Chocolatier 2020 – Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen Best Chocolatier 2nd Place Heavenly Chocolate 3rd Place Mt.Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream
Best Deli 2020 – State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits
State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits Best Deli There ’s a reason State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits’ slogan is “Your first and last stop .” Let’s start with the deli. They specialize in making food the way you like it, whether it’s...
Best Domestic beer 2020 – Berkshire Brewing Company
Berkshire Brewing Company Best Domestic beer 2nd Place Abandoned Building Brewery 3rd Place Tree House Brewing Company, LLC
Best Farmers market 2020 – Northampton Tuesday Market
Northampton Tuesday Market Best Farmers market This spring marks the 12th season for the Northampton Tuesday Market. The market is open on Tuesdays from April to November and is a part of the Grow Food Northampton initiative. Their goals are twofold: first to...
Best Food truck 2020 – Local Burgy
Local Burgy Best Food truck 2nd Place Holyoke Hummus Company 3rd Place Little Tr�c Food Truck
Best French fries 2020 – Riff’s Joint & Riff’s North
Riff’s Joint & Riff’s North Best French fries 2nd Place Local 3rd Place
Best Gourmet food store 2020 – River Valley Co-op
River Valley Co-op Best Gourmet food store See entry for Local market/ Grocery 2nd Place Provisions 3rd Place Trader Joe’s
Best Grinders/sandwiches 2020 – Frigo Foods
Frigo Foods Best Grinders/sandwiches 2nd Place Black Sheep Deli 3rd Place State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits
Best Hamburgers 2020 – Local Burger
Local Burger Best Hamburgers 2nd Place Black Cow Burger 3rd Place Daily Operation
Best Hot dogs 2020 – Nick’s Nest
Nick’s Nest Best Hot dogs Why do people love Nick’s Nest? “Two reasons,” says owner Kevin Chateauneuf, who owns the business with his wife, Jenn. “We have a very good hot dog, and we’re an old-fashioned kind of place. It reminds people of the good old days.” The...
Best Bakery 2020 – Small Oven Bakery
Small Oven Bakery Best Bakery Small Oven Bakery is a quaint community meeting spot located in the heart of Easthampton. We specialize in french pastry, sourdough breads, specialty cakes and pop music. Our seasonally rotating breakfast and lunch menus are the perfect...
Best Candy Store 2020 – Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen Best Candy Store 2nd Place Sweeties 3rd Place Mt. Tom’s Ice CreamE-Edition
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