The best restaurants in Northampton

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

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The Quarters

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Burgers, bar bites & cocktails are dispensed in a retro-chic space with 20+ vintage arcade games.

8 Railroad St (Hadley)

Burgers, bar bites & cocktails are dispensed in a retro-chic space with 20+ vintage arcade games.

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Housed in an old train car, this long-standing diner offers hearty American comfort fare.

99 Main St (Florence)

Housed in an old train car, this long-standing diner offers hearty American comfort fare.

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A circa-1898 building houses this vintage-style pub known for its craft beers & large pub grub menu.

23 Main St

A circa-1898 building houses this vintage-style pub known for its craft beers & large pub grub menu.

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Casual pizzeria chain serving traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pies, plus wings, pasta & subs.

71 Main St (Easthampton)

Casual pizzeria chain serving traditional, thin-crust & Sicilian pies, plus wings, pasta & subs.

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

303 King St Unit A

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

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Woodstar Cafe

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Airy coffee shop serving premium beans & teas, plus bagels, sandwiches & housemade treats.

60 Masonic St Ste D

Airy coffee shop serving premium beans & teas, plus bagels, sandwiches & housemade treats.

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Casual neighborhood stalwart since 1938, serving up thin-crust pies & Italian-American standards.

33 Market St

Casual neighborhood stalwart since 1938, serving up thin-crust pies & Italian-American standards.

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Bueno Y Sano

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Part of a small counter-serve Mexican chain serving burritos, quesadillas, tacos & salads.

134 Main St

Part of a small counter-serve Mexican chain serving burritos, quesadillas, tacos & salads.

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Homey indoor/outdoor setting for hardwood-fired steaks paired with Argentinean wines & live music.

7 Old S St

Homey indoor/outdoor setting for hardwood-fired steaks paired with Argentinean wines & live music.

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Jake's

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Lunch & brunch spot with an open kitchen known for seasonal, American eats & daily hash specials.

17 King St

Lunch & brunch spot with an open kitchen known for seasonal, American eats & daily hash specials.

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Taipei tokyo

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Modest but welcoming sit-down venue featuring a sushi bar plus both Japanese & Chinese classics.

16 Crafts Ave

Modest but welcoming sit-down venue featuring a sushi bar plus both Japanese & Chinese classics.

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This inviting smokehouse provides hefty plates of barbecued meat, plus craft beer & outdoor seating.

235 Russell St (Hadley)

This inviting smokehouse provides hefty plates of barbecued meat, plus craft beer & outdoor seating.

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Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

388 King St

Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

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Longtime family-run eatery plates vegetarian & fish-focused fare with a Japanese bent in warm digs.

150 Main St

Longtime family-run eatery plates vegetarian & fish-focused fare with a Japanese bent in warm digs.

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Eastside Grill

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Steaks, seafood & American eats served in the comfy dining room, clubby bar or on the outdoor patio.

19 Strong Ave

Steaks, seafood & American eats served in the comfy dining room, clubby bar or on the outdoor patio.

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Bluebonnet Diner

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Old-school family spot since 1950 serving comfort foods, pies, cocktails & breakfast all day.

324 King St

Old-school family spot since 1950 serving comfort foods, pies, cocktails & breakfast all day.

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

142 Main St (Haydenville)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

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Stylish chophouse in D. Hotel offers steak, seafood & more in a white-tablecloth space.

3 Country Club Rd (Holyoke)

Stylish chophouse in D. Hotel offers steak, seafood & more in a white-tablecloth space.

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Osaka

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Traditionally decorated eatery with a sushi bar & chefs grilling to-order at hibachi tables.

7 Old S St

Traditionally decorated eatery with a sushi bar & chefs grilling to-order at hibachi tables.

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Mexican chain serving customizable dishes, such as burrito bowls, over the counter.

55 Damon Rd

Mexican chain serving customizable dishes, such as burrito bowls, over the counter.

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Amanouz Cafe

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Moroccan & Mediterranean meals (with many vegetarian options) in an informal counter-serve setup.

44 Main St

Moroccan & Mediterranean meals (with many vegetarian options) in an informal counter-serve setup.

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Mulino’s

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Baystate Hotel eatery offering substantial servings of homestyle Italian chow & early-bird specials.

41 Strong Ave

Baystate Hotel eatery offering substantial servings of homestyle Italian chow & early-bird specials.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

280 Russell St (Hadley)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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American pub grub & specialty ales served in a 2-story space featuring a game room & trivia nights.

10 University Dr (Amherst)

American pub grub & specialty ales served in a 2-story space featuring a game room & trivia nights.

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

100 Westgate Center Dr (Hadley)

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

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Unassuming, family-run restaurant making tacos, pupusas & other classics from Mexico & El Salvador.

460 West St (Amherst)

Unassuming, family-run restaurant making tacos, pupusas & other classics from Mexico & El Salvador.

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

335 Russell St Bldg B, Ste. B1 (Hadley)

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

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Retro diner serving up classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings in a casual setting.

458 Russell St (Hadley)

Retro diner serving up classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings in a casual setting.

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Pho Boston

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Casual, friendly eatery that serves traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho noodle soup.

311 Riverside Dr (Florence)

Casual, friendly eatery that serves traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho noodle soup.

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Good Eats To Go

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Low-key counter-service spot serving sandwiches, wraps and paninis, along with soups.

15 College Hwy (Southampton)

Low-key counter-service spot serving sandwiches, wraps and paninis, along with soups.

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