Sturbridge and The Pioneer Valley Restaurants

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  • 1. Herrell's Ice Cream

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    On the lower level of Thornes Marketplace, Herrell's is known for not only having some of the state's best ice cream, but also for being the first ice-cream shop to mix in brand-name candies with its ice cream. Flavors often rotate, but an up-to-the-minute list is available online.

    8 Old South St., Massachusetts, 01060, USA
    413-586–9700

    Known For

    • Homemade small-batch hot fudge
    • Malted vanilla and chocolate pudding flavors
    • Dairy-free and sugar-free flavors
  • 2. Amherst Coffee + Bar

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    Grab a coffee or a cocktail before the movies at this hip café-by-morning, bar-by-night spot that shares an address with the Amherst Cinema building.

    28 Amity St., Massachusetts, 01002, USA
    413-256–8987

    Known For

    • Great scotch menu
    • Friendly service
    • Impressive latte art
  • 3. Bub's Bar-B-Q

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    You can smell the sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce even before you enter this down-home rib joint where awards and positive newspaper reviews line the walls and a stuffed pig carries your order to the kitchen. Everything from hush puppies to pulled pork is expertly done, and the dinners all come with a large and sumptuous buffet of sides.

    676 Amherst Rd., Massachusetts, 01375, USA
    413-548–9630

    Known For

    • Free jukebox
    • Hot bar and cold bar
    • Copious outdoor seating

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 4. Donut Dip

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    This family-run business has been making doughnuts since 1957. Doughnut purists go there for the Old Fashioned Sour Cream, Apple Cider, and Honey Dip, but if you're feeling more adventurous there's plenty to choose from in the jelly, frosting, and sprinkles department, including a decadent bacon-topped creation.

    1305 Riverdale St., Massachusetts, 01089, USA
    413-733–9604

    Known For

    • Old Fashioned Sour Cream doughnuts
    • Friendly service—if you don't see a doughnut you want, ask for it
    • Freshly brewed coffee
  • 5. Flayvors of Cook Farm

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    The main advantage of stopping for the delicious homemade ice cream at this family farm is that you can see the dairy cows from the dining tables—and even pet them, if you're brave. Sandwiches and mac and cheese are available as well, if for some reason, you're not in the mood for ice cream.

    129 S. Maple St., Massachusetts, 01035, USA
    413-584–2224

    Known For

    • Very locally sourced dairy
    • Proximity to cows
    • Asparagus ice cream
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  • 6. Hearty Eats

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    You don't have to be vegetarian to appreciate the fresh, local, organic offerings at this tiny community-focused café. Sharing an entrance with an arts co-op, the café itself lacks ambience, but does offer up a tasty variety of healthy options that exclude any meat except fish.

    24 Bridge St., Massachusetts, 01370, USA
    413-625--6460

    Known For

    • Wide vegetarian selection
    • Falafel and fried-fish bites
    • Fresh juices
  • 7. IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen

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    With puns on the menu and the staff's shirts, this sushi and noodle bar serves up fun in addition to ramen, bao, and a wide variety of sushi. The atmosphere is upscale casual and would be even more pleasant if it weren't always busy, but that's the price you pay for good food.

    15 College St., Massachusetts, 01075, USA
    413-532--8000

    Known For

    • Amusing food puns located everywhere
    • Big bowls of rich-brothed ramen
    • Poke bowls
  • 8. La Fiorentina Pastry Shop

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    Springfield's South End is home to a lively Little Italy, including this full bakery that has doled out a wide variety of heavenly pastries (and coffee) since the 1940s.

    883 Main St., Massachusetts, 01105, USA
    413-732–3151

    Known For

    • Chocolate-covered cannoli
    • Breakfast menu
    • Attached deli
  • 9. Mission Cantina

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    Diners pack this loud and colorful cantina daily to enjoy Mexican food at reasonable prices. What the small menu lacks in variety, it makes up for in reliability; everything from the crispy fish tacos to the carnitas enchiladas is worth trying.

    485 West St., Massachusetts, 01002, USA
    413-230–3580

    Known For

    • Long waits during prime dinner hours
    • Delicious (but not free) chips and salsa
    • Offbeat margaritas with interesting fruits and flavors

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
  • 10. Mocha Maya's Coffee House

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    Locals come here for the cool vibe, live music, and great coffee. Local art, which is often for sale, decorates the rich red walls, completing the artsy vibe.

    47 Bridge St., Massachusetts, 01370, USA
    413-625–6292

    Known For

    • Live music
    • Craft/micro-brewed beers
    • Fun blended drinks like frozen hot chocolate
  • 11. Pho Saigon

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    A little out of the way, this understated eatery serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine at wallet-pleasing prices. Whether you enjoy the eponymous made-from-scratch soups, fried dishes with meat, or plentiful vegetarian options, the menu has you covered.

    400 Dickinson St., Massachusetts, 01108, USA
    413-781–4488

    Known For

    • Variety of authentic homemade pho
    • Bánh xèo
    • Getting your car towed if you park in the lot across the street

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 12. Richardson's Candy Kitchen

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    The name is no joke: the back half of this store is a kitchen where you can see delectable chocolates being made. A short drive from Historic Deerfield, Richardson's sells luscious cream-filled chocolates, truffles, and other handmade confections, not to mention ice cream.

    500 Greenfield Rd., Massachusetts, 01342, USA
    413-772–0443

    Known For

    • Melt-in-your-mouth Almond Acorns
    • Selection of sugar-free chocolates
    • Chocolate-covered strawberries
  • 13. The Roost

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    The Noho coffee scene is filled with small spots for college students to refuel and tourists to take a break, but none have the same vintage-meets-industrial charm of The Roost. Grab a house-drip coffee with a breakfast sandwich or one of their bakery items.

    1 Market St., Massachusetts, 01060, USA
    413-587–2625

    Known For

    • Industrial coffeehouse vibe with exposed brick and subway tiles
    • Theme nights that include bingo, board games
    • Inventive vegan options

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