Courtside Café
161 Commonwealth Ave, Amherst, MA
Crema's Take
“This cash-only spot near campus serves up traditional coffee drinks and smoothies at premium prices, though recent management changes have left some regulars frustrated with both the markup and consistency. The vibe seems geared toward quick grabs between classes rather than lingering, and you'll want to visit in person since they're notoriously hard to reach by phone. While the mixed reviews suggest some hiccups with orders and customer service, it's worth a stop if you're in Amherst and craving a straightforward caffeine fix.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot.
Google Reviews
They don’t answer the phone. They only take cash. Both negative ———
I had a really bad experience here. I ordered a smoothie with almond milk, paid an extra $.75 for it (on top of an already crazy $7) and then noticed them make it with regular milk. When i told them i ordered almond milk, nobody apologized for the mistake. They cannot claim to…
They changed it recently and the new shakes suck
Yess
They went under new management and marked up all their smoothie prices by $1 since last year. I asked them why that was, and if their production cost increased since last year and they couldn't give me an answer. Same production cost to my knowledge, yet they now charge $7.50…
Crema Reviews
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