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The best breakfast and brunch in Amherst and Northampton
Start with Miss Florence Diner in Florence (Northampton) for pancakes or French toast with thick-cut bacon, Jake's in Downtown Northampton for A brunch plate and Esselon Cafe in Hadley (Route 9) for weekend brunch and a coffee roasted on site. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Miss Florence DinerFlorence (Northampton)
Get: Pancakes or French toast with thick-cut bacon
A dining car opened in 1941, still serving breakfast every day.
- Jake'sDowntown Northampton
Get: A brunch plate
A downtown breakfast and brunch regular, with a second spot in Amherst.
- Esselon CafeHadley (Route 9)
Get: Weekend brunch and a coffee roasted on site
Halfway between the two towns; the roaster turns in the corner while you eat.
- North Hadley Sugar ShackNorth Hadley
Get: Pancakes or waffles with their own syrup
Sugarin' breakfasts with boiling demos in maple season, listed for the 2026 Maple Weekend.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Amherst and Northampton?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Miss Florence Diner (Florence (Northampton)), Jake's (Downtown Northampton) and Esselon Cafe (Hadley (Route 9)). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Miss Florence Diner, get pancakes or French toast with thick-cut bacon. At Jake's, get A brunch plate. At Esselon Cafe, get weekend brunch and a coffee roasted on site. At North Hadley Sugar Shack, get pancakes or waffles with their own syrup.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Amherst and Northampton: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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