French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Amherst bakery-café is a genuine gathering place where freshly baked sourdough and scratch-made pastries steal the show, while their thoughtfully expansive vegan menu ensures everyone finds something to linger over. Whether you're settling in with your laptop for hours, bringing the family for a full breakfast, or grabbing a shareable corn pancake drowning in pure maple syrup, the warm service and inviting atmosphere make it feel less like a transaction and more like coming home to a place that actually cares about doing things right.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We just stopped and got some fresh made sour dough bread. My family is very impressed with how much favorite the bread has. I have fond memories in middle school of taking busses downtown and transferring uptown and getting off the bus before hitting uptown to go to the French…
I recently ate at French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar and had a really enjoyable meal. They have a large number of vegan options, which makes it a great spot for anyone looking for plant based choices. I tried their dark chocolate sea salt cookie, which was rich and flavorful…
Tried out French Meadow for the first time! Lots of options for breakfast along with the pastry and cake selections. Corn pancake - shareable for 2, add butter and put the pure maple syrup on it. It elevates the flavor of the pancake! Eggs Benedict - peppery but delicious…
Had a delightful dinner here after a show at the Orpheum, the options were fresh, allergy friendly, and the service was professional and kind. Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food. Their vegan chocolate rose cake was such a treat!
Been here several times before. There are several locations, and this one on Lyndale is close to lots of retail shops and restaurants. There are plenty of seating options, including patio seating outside, indoor seating by the coffee area, or a more formal sit-down dining area…
Crema Reviews
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