The best cafes in Northampton

5 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

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Local coffeehouse chain with a variety of brews & espresso drinks, plus breakfast bites & pastries.

47 Union St (Easthampton)

“Local coffeehouse chain with a variety of brews & espresso drinks, plus breakfast bites & pastries.”

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Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

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Whether you’re grabbing a quick latte before class or stocking up for home, Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters keeps it local with hand…

322 Russell St (Hadley)

“Whether you’re grabbing a quick latte before class or stocking up for home, Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters keeps it local with hand roasted beans, seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Spice and Sugar Maple Nut, and legit espresso. Mobile ordering makes mornings sane, pastries and breakfast bites seal the deal.”

From the Amherst newsletter, October 16, 2026

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Esselon Café

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Esselon Café roasts Organic, Fair Trade single-origin coffees in small batches, even on a vintage 1969 Gothot, then pairs them with a…

99 Russell St (Hadley)

“Esselon Café roasts Organic, Fair Trade single-origin coffees in small batches, even on a vintage 1969 Gothot, then pairs them with a creative, thoughtfully sourced menu that actually makes weekdays feel like brunch.”

From the Amherst newsletter, September 26, 2026

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Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

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Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters keeps Northampton running on freshly, locally hand-roasted beans, from signature blends to single-origin…

124 King St

“Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters keeps Northampton running on freshly, locally hand-roasted beans, from signature blends to single-origin and seasonal indulgences like Pumpkin Spice and Sugar Maple Nut.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 2, 2026

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Catalpa Coffee

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Whether you’re rolling out of bed or mid-errand, Catalpa Coffee pulls bright, single-origin espresso and roasts nuanced coffees like Golden…

269 Pleasant St

“Whether you’re rolling out of bed or mid-errand, Catalpa Coffee pulls bright, single-origin espresso and roasts nuanced coffees like Golden Haze with citrus and dark-chocolate vibes, plus good pastries and sunny sidewalk seating.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 9, 2026

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