Procrastination Station
154 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA
Crema's Take
“This late-night haven near the library pulls in students with reliable espresso drinks and a solid roster of sandwiches that actually cater to different diets, though the food quality can be inconsistent and prices run a bit high for the portion sizes. The vibe is genuinely study-friendly with wifi and a welcoming atmosphere, but arrive early for fresher food options and be prepared for potential wait times during busy hours. A cappuccino-and-comfort-food spot that shines when the timing is right, though service can be hit-or-miss depending on who's behind the counter.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Always a great spot to get food during late nights working in the library. Options limited as night goes on however, so helpful to stock up on the fresh food early (before 10pm is best).
Good coffee and food, but pretty pricey for what you get. Wait times can be excessive when they get super busy, but it's understandable considering the amount of traffic they get.
Their cappuccino was stellar and I was very impressed by the selection of vegetarian sandwiches and offerings (and plenty for carnivores, too)!
Maybe the mac n cheese and coffee is good here but the salads are not. I decided to grab a quick dinner while doing my work at the library so I went here, ordered a Spa Salad off the menu. Since they had salads on the menu I thought it must be different than the ones in the refrigerator. Ended up waiting 20 minutes until I asked someone working there if the salads on the menu were the same as the case, he said they were. Then it turned out that they hadn't even heard of the salad I ordered and it wasn't in the fridge. They ended up giving me one that was the same price which is fine ($8.25, kind of overpriced), but then when I opened it the lettuce was pretty brown. To top it off one of the workers was visibly sick while the rest were really inexperienced. Not a good experience
Every time I come here and that older blonde woman is working she's really rude. She's messed up my order multiple times (which is not a big deal by itself), claimed I didn't pay when I did, and is constantly yelling and/or talking down at customers.
Crema Reviews
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