Catalpa Coffee
269 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA
Crema's Take
“Catalpa is an espresso-focused spot that takes its coffee seriously enough to impress even well-traveled coffee enthusiasts, with a thoughtful menu of specialty drinks and pour-overs alongside a rotating selection of teas from around the world. The vibe is welcoming and unhurried—locals linger for hours over their oat milk lattes and savory pastries like scallion biscuits with ham and cheddar, and the staff is genuinely friendly enough to let non-customers use the restroom, which speaks volumes about their community-first approach. It's the kind of place where you can settle in with wifi and a croissant that actually rivals the good ones, whether you're meeting a friend or claiming a quiet corner by the outdoor seating.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Staff was super friendly and food and drink were amazing!
Great coffee. And extra bonus points for being one of the very few places in the neighborhood of the train station that actually lets someone use the restroom even if they are not a customer. A. rare and much appreciated courtesy these days.
Catalpa has been a game changer for my husband and I. We are particularly well versed with coffee and we travel frequently. Wherever we go, we look for a great latte, it's just our thing. Catalpa has thus far been pretty unbeatable, the texture, flavor profile and service is…
Tea and coffee from around the world, and tasty treats like scallion biscuits with ham, cheddar, and eggs, or chèvre cheese with blueberries on toast! The croissant reminded me of the ones Panera used to make. It was a bit hard, like it was a day old maybe, but it was tasty. …
I’ve been here twice now and have had great experiences both times. Their oat milk latte is fantastic. And they have a variety of muffins and cookies and pastries and scones that come from a fantastic local bakery called Tart. Staff is very nice and there are lots of individual…
Crema Reviews
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