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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. Students Speak Out
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The Village Commons, right across...
The Village Commons, right across the street, has Chinese, a few American restaurants, a deli, and a coffeeshop. If you have a car, about a mile and a half down the street in South Hadley is a Friendly's, Subway, and a few pizza places. Chicopee also has a number of restaurants, including fast food and sit-down places. And, of course, Amherst and Northampton are both a short bus ride away and have a wide variety of restaurants.
I recommend Ichiban in Chicopee for Japanese and Chinese, Antonio's in Amherst for pizza by the slice, Viva in Northampton for fresh pasta, and Haymarket in Northampton for coffee or juice.
Off-Campus Dining: March 07, 2009
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divo92 says: Mount Holyoke College 2012 Undecided |
Across the street from the school...
Across the street from the school is the Village Commons, which has a number of restaurants, including Autentica, which is a pretty good Mexican place, as well as Tailgate, which has great sandwiches. A short drive or bus ride—20 to 30 minutes—takes you to Amherst or Northampton, where there are lots of restaurants. My favorites in Northampton are Thai Corner, an inexpensive and delicious Thai place, and Spoleto, a pricey but well-worth-it Italian place. In Northampton, you can find cuisine from every corner of the globe, which is great.
Off-Campus Dining: March 03, 2009
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MHCAM says: Mount Holyoke College 2013 English Language and Literature |
There are a couple of restaurants...
There are a couple of restaurants across the street from the College, but most of them are outside of a student's budget. The free PVTA bus goes to both Amherst and Northampton, however, for better food choices.
Off-Campus Dining: March 02, 2009
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I usually went to Veracruzana or...
I usually went to Veracruzana or Bueno Y Sano in Amherst, because I love Mexican food. However, the Chinese food here sucks. |
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Between South Hadley, Amherst, and...
Between South Hadley, Amherst, and Northampton, there are a ton of great restaurants for just about any kind of food you might want. Pasta E Basta has excellent Italian food that’s pretty cheap. The Teapot in Northampton has great Chinese food. Main Moon, across from the College, delivers Chinese food, but isn’t the best. |
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Mount Holyoke? FactsStudent Favorites
- Antonio's
- Bueno Y Sano
- El Guanaco
- Family Pizza
- Fedora's Tavern
- Judie's
- Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
- Osaka
Other Places to Check Out
- Amherst Brewing Company
- Authentica
- Chez Albert
- Food 101
- Friendly's
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express
- The Parthenon
- Veracruzana
- Zen Spoleto's
Grocery Stores
Big Y World Class Market
501 Newton St., South Hadley
(413) 533-9223
Restaurant Listing
Antonio's
Pizza
31 N. Pleasant St., Amherst
(413) 253-0808
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–1 a.m.
Bueno Y Sano
Mexican
1 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
(413) 253-4000
www.buenoysano.com
Price: $3–$8
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Carmine's Pizzeria
Pizza
9 College St., South Hadley
(413) 493-7770
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Fedora's Tavern
Pub fare
23 College St., South Hadley
(413) 534-8222
Price: $10–$20
Features a full bar that closes half an hour later than the restaurant.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.–9 p.m.
Fitzwilly's
American
23 Main St., Northampton
(413) 584-8666
Price: $10–$20
Full bar.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Herrell's Ice Cream
Ice cream
8 Old South St., Northampton (inside Thorne's Marketplace)
(413) 586-9700
Price: $3–$8
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 12 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
Judie's
American
51 N. Pleasant St., Amherst
(413) 253-3491
Price: $10–$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Karen's Kitchen
Brunch food, sandwiches
460 West St., Amherst
(413) 253-0584
Price: $3–$8
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
Chinese
11 College St., South Hadley
(413) 533-8839
Price: $5–$10
They will deliver to campus for orders that are at least $7.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Pasta e Basta
Italian
26 Main St., Amherst
(413) 256-3550
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Paul and Elizabeth's
Organic, natural foods
150 Main St., Northampton (inside Thorne's Marketplace)
(413) 584-4832
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:15 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Tailgate Picnic
Deli and gourmet food
7 College St., South Hadley
(413) 532-7597
Price: $5–$10
Soft-serve ice cream available from the shack outside; MHCXpress accounts can be used for payment.
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Taipei and Tokyo
Chinese and Japanese
18 Main St., Northampton
(413) 582-1888
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
Tea Pot Restaurant
Japanese
116 Main St., Northampton
(413) 585-9308
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Thirsty Mind
Coffeehouse
23 College St., South Hadley
(413) 538-9309
Price: $2–$5
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.
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Woodbridge's
American
3 Hadley St., South Hadley
(413) 536-7341
Price: $10–$20
This restaurant features a banqueting hall that is often used for wedding receptions.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
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.
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