5 Best Restaurants in Williamstown, The Berkshires

The best Mexican food in the Berkshires can be found at this unassuming spot where traditional cuisine meets local ingredients. The menu is small but every item is done well, and often served with side dishes in cute little tortilla cups.

The tiny A-frame at the intersection of U.S. 7 and Route 2 isn't much to look at, but the bakery within sells delectable goods that inspire loyalty in locals and visitors alike. The babka—especially the chocolate, though there's also a cinnamon edition—is second to none and must be ordered a day ahead. It's worth the wait, but be aware that there is no place to sit inside and enjoy it.

With a beautiful hilltop location and dishes inspired by local ingredients, the bistro can get crowded in summer, when Williamstown Theatre Festival ticket holders try to squeeze in dinner before the curtain goes up. With an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients, the menu is always in a state of flux, but it's bound to contain steak, duck, and a great burger. 

This Spring Street staple is equal parts market, bakery, and sandwich shop and is often filled with Williams College students grabbing lunch, a homemade cookie, or a few dorm room staples. The tight shop offers little space to stay and eat, but is filled to the brim with delicious-smelling pastries, desserts, and smiling students behind the cash register.

After strolling along Spring Street, stop in this cozy spot and grab a cup of tea or one of the shop's many boba tea offerings—build your own or order from their signature menu. If tea isn't your thing, there's also plenty of lattes or coffees to choose from, and you must save room for the homemade selection of goodies.