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Off-Campus Dining

C+
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Student Favorites
  • Antonio's
  • Bueno Y Sano
  • El Guanaco
  • Family Pizza
  • Fedora's Tavern
  • Judie's
  • Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
  • Osaka
24-Hour Dining McDonald's
Best Asian Teapot
Best Breakfast The Lone Wolf
Best Healthy Paul and Elizabeth's
Best Pizza Antonio's
Best Wings The Hanger
Best Place to Take Your Parents Food 101
Other Places to Check Out
  • Amherst Brewing Company
  • Authentica
  • Chez Albert
  • Food 101
  • Friendly's
  • McDonald's
  • The Parthenon
  • Subway
  • Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express
  • Veracruzana
  • Zen Spoleto's

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There isn’t much in the immediate area of the College, except for Fedora’s, Main Moon, and Carmine’s—go there for a bite to eat if you don't want to drive anywhere. There are also some places in the Village Commons that will deliver to campus. If you have a car, you’ll easily be able to get to Subway, Friendly’s, Big Y for groceries, and a few other places that are a mile or less from campus. (The desperate have been known to walk this distance, but it’s uphill most of the way back from the shopping plaza. Walking a mile in the freezing cold of winter isn’t exactly fun and is not recommended.) Most students, when they want a night out, take the bus or drive to Amherst or Northampton, where there are restaurants aplenty. Northampton, in particular, has a tremendous variety—just walk down Main Street, and you’re sure to find something that appeals to you. Most places are relatively cheap, too: $5–$10 will get you a decent meal somewhere.

If you want 24-hour eating, you’ll have to try a fast food place, as most restaurants around here close at or before midnight. In the beginning of each school year, you’ll be inundated with coupon books and advertisements from area restaurants. Save these—they are likely the only student specials you’ll get. Try the Thirsty Mind for a place to hang out and do your homework. On weeknights, it’s almost always full of students. Plus, you get the convenience of being able to use your MHCXPress account—a debit account granted to all students—both here and at Tailgate Picnic, so even if you don’t have cash on you, you’ll be able to swipe your OneCard and get that coffee or sandwich.

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Off-Campus Dining at Mount Holyoke College

sapiaL

'14

Philosophy

2.7
C+

Not Much

There are a few restaurants across from the school, but you really have to go to Northampton or Amherst for variety.

Jan 28, 2012

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mccla23r

'15

Biological Sciences

3.8
B+

Limited Variety

The Village Commons are right across the street but unfortunately, there aren't many places toe at off campus. There's a Mexican restaurant, a sports bar (which is really good), an expensive restaurant, and there's a Friendly's and a Greek restaurant about a mile up the main road.

Jan 16, 2012

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namuunp

'15

International Relations and National Security Studies

4.2
A-

Blanchard

Pretty good choices if you want something fast like a sandwich, or a pizza. The allowed spending limit is $7.25. totally worth it.

Dec 08, 2011

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Facts

Did You Know?

Judie’s in Amherst is famous for its popovers (light, hollow muffins).

Herrell’s in Northampton makes its own line of over 120 flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. The chain (two other stores are in Boston) was started in 1980, and it has been nationally acclaimed as a pioneer in super-premium ice cream creation.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Big Y World Class Market
501 Newton St., South Hadley
(413) 533-9223

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Antonio's
Food: Pizza
31 N. Pleasant St., Amherst
(413) 253-0808
Price: $5–$10

Bueno Y Sano
Food: Mexican
1 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
(413) 253-4000
www.buenoysano.com
Price: $3–$8

Carmine's Pizzeria
Food: Pizza
9 College St., South Hadley
(413) 493-7770
Price: $5–$10

Fedora's Tavern
Food: Pub fare
23 College St., South Hadley
(413) 534-8222
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Features a full bar that closes half an hour later than the restaurant.

Fitzwilly's
Food: American
23 Main St., Northampton
(413) 584-8666
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Full bar.

Herrell's Ice Cream
Food: Ice cream
8 Old South St., Northampton (inside Thorne's Marketplace)
(413) 586-9700
Price: $3–$8

Judie's
Food: American
51 N. Pleasant St., Amherst
(413) 253-3491
Price: $10–$20

Karen's Kitchen
Food: Brunch food, sandwiches
460 West St., Amherst
(413) 253-0584
Price: $3–$8

Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
Food: Chinese
11 College St., South Hadley
(413) 533-8839
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: They will deliver to campus for orders that are at least $7.

Pasta e Basta
Food: Italian
26 Main St., Amherst
(413) 256-3550
Price: $5–$10

Paul and Elizabeth's
Food: Organic, natural foods
150 Main St., Northampton (inside Thorne's Marketplace)
(413) 584-4832
Price: $5–$10

Tailgate Picnic
Food: Deli and gourmet food
7 College St., South Hadley
(413) 532-7597
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Soft-serve ice cream available from the shack outside; MHCXpress accounts can be used for payment.

Taipei and Tokyo
Food: Chinese and Japanese
18 Main St., Northampton
(413) 582-1888
Price: $5–$10

Tea Pot Restaurant
Food: Japanese
116 Main St., Northampton
(413) 585-9308
Price: $5–$10

Thirsty Mind
Food: Coffeehouse
23 College St., South Hadley
(413) 538-9309
Price: $2–$5
Cool Features: The shop is filled with books (for sale, should you want to buy them) and comfortable seating, with eclectic décor. Live music can also occasionally be heard. MHCXpress accounts can be used for payment.

Woodbridge's
Food: American
3 Hadley St., South Hadley
(413) 536-7341
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: This restaurant features a banqueting hall that is often used for wedding receptions.

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