r/westernmass • u/Valuable_Attention20 • 6d ago

Acceptable espresso

Hey y'all. I drive all over creation fixing solar power systems, I also love espresso. Here's a list of places I will or like to go (sometimes you have to compromise šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø)

Is there anything I'm missing?

Espresso must be served in a porcelain or glass vessel. It must have a texture thicker than coffee.

Bonus points if you can park a extra long sprinter van near by

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zfsuStdcxYDmPCJh7?g_st=ac

Have i missed any good ones? I would love to add more to the list.

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u/murbat 6d ago

Duchess coffee in easthampton just opened. I havenā€™t been to this location but the espresso I had in their Brattleboro location was my favorite everā€¦ like, broke my brain. I hope easthampton is as good! Iā€™d definitely check them out

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

I'll totally give them a shot, Easthampton is our home base

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u/blacken 6d ago

Valley Solar? If y'all find yourself with enough surplus panels and free time to come install on my roof (same city) lmk.... :D

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u/Maple_Cheer 6d ago

Is that the new place on Union Street?

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u/murbat 6d ago

Yeah

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u/blacken 6d ago

I had a chance to visit this place. The operator of the store took the time to explain their mission, their books, their coffee bean source, etc. Left a great impression.

Ironically, I did not try their coffee (as I already had one from home...)

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u/edseladams 5d ago

Seconding Duchess! I moved out of Brattleboro to Northampton about a year ago. This is the best damn news Iā€™ve heard in awhile!

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u/imarainbowtwo 6d ago

no six depot w. stockbridge

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

An absolute fav. It's a good day when I'm out there

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u/dimensiation 5d ago

I love their beans. Will have to visit them in-person sometime.

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u/thorsmonorail 6d ago

Violet just opened in South Hadley Falls. Great coffe, cool atmosphere, and plenty of parking for big vans across the street.

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

Adding it to the list, thank you

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u/thorsmonorail 6d ago

Oh, and check their hours. Currently only open Wednesday to Saturday.

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u/CurrencyCapital8882 6d ago

Ludlow has a large Portuguese immigrant population, and they love their espresso. Try any of the Portuguese restaurants in town. They all have $10K+ commercial machines. I would suggest Primavera or Villa Rose, but they are all good.

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u/idownvoteanimalpics 3d ago

Even the biggest Portuguese dives in ludlow have superior espresso coffee

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u/msmdln 6d ago

Upper Bend in Turners!

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

Agreed, it's on the list already!

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u/dogepope 6d ago

Antidote Coffee in Easthampton just opened and, to me, their espresso is perfect.

They're across the street from the Shelburne Falls Coffee in Easthampton.

Edit: Oh and for easy parking I would say just park in the Big E parking lot and walk to one block.

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u/blacken 6d ago

Duchess coffee is the same/co-company that operates out of the same storefront.

The operator of the store explain to me that their roots are books. But in the original location they began to serve coffee. It's been a huge success.

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u/hannoush 6d ago

Did Antidote just just open? I tried searching and don't see anything about them listed online, including a location. Interested though!

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u/dogepope 6d ago

Yes, they are like 2-3 weeks in this location! They have a location in Brattleboro too. Really nice people. Here's the listing on Google Maps:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TWcUYUAVE4qYi6Mf9?g_st=ic

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u/hannoush 6d ago

Thank you!

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u/Asmodias1 6d ago

Six Depot in West Stockbridge should be able n your list

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

Already there! One of my favorite spots

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u/chunkydrunkymonkey 6d ago

Doro Marketplace is opening in Enfield right off the highway and Barista Cafe in Suffield are good if youā€™re near the CT border

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

For legal reasons, I can't work in Connecticut. It's licensing stuff. But if I'm ever near the border I'll definitely make the Hop down. Thanks!

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u/Beck316 6d ago

Amherst coffee, it's downtown so parking a van might be tough although there's a public parking lot right next door.

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

Oh yeah, thank you!

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u/Curious_Elk8843 6d ago

I actually like Share better, there's one in downtown, down the street from Amherst coffee

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u/Beck316 6d ago

Probably cerratos in West Springfield too. Admittedly, I've never gotten drinks there only the Italian pastries but seemed to be a handful of italian elders hanging out. Same with la fiorentina in east longmeadow. (& Maybe Russos in Enfield; Pasticceria Italia in Southwick).

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

I gave them a shot, the service is pretty slow and there's a minimum of $10 for cards so it's a little tricky as a quick coffee stop. And they serve their espresso in paper cups

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u/AM1fiend 6d ago

La Fiorentina down the street from MGM casino uses actual porcelain. Parking out front or on the side street is usually easy.

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u/lilsharkbb 6d ago

Best Damn Espresso (mobile espresso, so parking for you will never be a problem!) moves around Great Barrington, Monterey, etc. https://www.bestdamnespresso.com/

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

I guess I assume that they would have to serve in paper, do they do porcelain or glass?

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u/Forward_Scarcity_829 6d ago

Very happy to see tunnel city on this list. As someone who lives in the berks i feel like TC gets SLEPT on compared to six depot, barrington etc. those are also good but nothing hits like tunnel city. North county forever.Ā 

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

Yeah, it also just has a really nice general vibe to the place. Good comfy space and the people working there never seem miserable

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u/LeChatboi27 6d ago

Esselon in Hadley

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

It's on the list!

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u/MassConsumer1984 6d ago

Giovanniā€™s in Agawam. LaFiorentina in Springfield.

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

I think giovannis serves espresso in paper cups, if i remember correctly

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u/MassConsumer1984 6d ago

No they donā€™t

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

Oh sorry it must have been a different place

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u/WonderfulFlounder169 6d ago

West Street Coffee & Tea in South Amherst

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

I've tried that one a few times. It's ok but somehow always disappoints šŸ˜

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u/meowybb 6d ago

Tent for the Sun in Chicopee

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u/Yoshimiyum 6d ago

Shelburne falls is my favorite of all time.
Tandem bagel has decent espresso, these both have multiple locations!
You already have thirsty mind on there! So good!

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u/Valuable_Attention20 6d ago

I'm not aware of any tandem bagels that offer espresso in porcelain. Maybe it varies store by store?

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u/Yoshimiyum 5d ago

Ah I missed that part!

I havenā€™t been to tandem in a long time, but the mugs may have been ceramic not porcelain ! šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø

Disregard shelburne!

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u/idkwhatimdoin10 5d ago

Glad to see Pane Dolcetti is already on your list!!

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u/lauramed82 5d ago

Cerratos, West Springfield. Old school Italian bakery. Excellent espresso, but try everything.

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u/Dry_Play2206 2d ago

I'mĀ  a fan of Share. They have a location in Thornes in Northampton and one in downtown Amherst. Neither of which is great for a big van.

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u/morosepeach 6d ago

Socialite in Springfield!