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Western Mass Food Trails

Relaxed, sophisticated, farm-to-table, ethnic or traditional – the options are endless. From the most casual to the most formal experience, there’s something for every palate. Western Mass is filled with creative chefs who serve up tasty dishes, source locally whenever possible and enhance every dining experience.

Whether you prefer chic, casual, farm-to-table, traditional, or ethnic cuisines, the possibilities are endless in Western Mass. Regardless of your preference, you will find something that suits your taste. Western Massachusetts is home to many talented chefs who create delicious meals, use local ingredients, and elevate every dining occasion.

Discover Western Mass’s culinary brilliance by experiencing one or more of these popular food spots, from farm-to-table offerings to beloved family restaurants and everything in between. Spend a weekend trip or experience being a local resident, discovering the eats available in Western Mass.

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Eat Local Trail

Western Mass is very well known for its diverse agricultural landscape. With so many fantastic restaurants utilizing the local farming community to serve delicious menus, we wanted to make sure you enjoy the very best in homegrown foods while visiting this beautiful region.

Due to the wide selection of incredible restaurants that use our local produce, our locals will ensure that you have only the best while visiting our region. Thus, you will find only the best in our food crawl trail. Among our top options include:

30Boltwood

  • 30 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002

30Boltwood delivers an intimate yet unassuming dining experience in historic Amherst, MA. Simply prepared meals crafted by Chef Dino and inspired by the abundance of locally-sourced ingredients. 30Boltwood is a gathering place where old friends and new acquaintances quietly sip cocktails by the fire and celebrate all that is great about food, drink and camaraderie. 30Boltwood is starlit private dining spaces and copper-topped tables overflowing with dining excellence.

Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern

  • 81 Old Main St. Deerfield, Massachusetts 01342

Located in the Deerfield Inn, Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern has been inspired by the happy valley of its birthplace. If it’s fresh straight from farm to table, it tastes better, and they have close relationships with area farmers and producers. Champney’s features local draught beer, wines by the glass, and an affordable wine list, as well as fireplaces and comfy sitting rooms.

The Federal

  • 219 South St. Bernardston, Massachusetts 01337

Owners Michael Presnal and Ralph Santaniello easily integrate the white linen elegance of that bygone era with a fresh and innovative “new American” cuisine that is perfectly prepared and impeccably served. Strong Italian & French influences inspire the contemporary culinary style of this fine dining experience.

Delaney’s Grill

  • 1 Country Club Rd. Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040

Delaney’s Grill is where you go for Heaven’s steak. The best steakhouse in Western Massachusetts features 100% Black Angus beef from cattle raised on small farms and fed an all-vegetarian diet to promote superior marbling and outstanding flavor. The Grill also offers a great selection of fish, pork, chicken and vegetarian options.

The Mick

  • 1 Country Club Rd. Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040

More than just the Pioneer Valley’s best casual restaurant, The Mick is a place to get together with friends for a drink, listen to live music, or compete in our weekly trivia contest. And the menu always features an incredible selection of burgers and casual fare as well as weekly prime rib, Italian and fish.

Lattitude

  • 1338 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089

All menus are updated daily because “they will only serve what they feel is the best”. They purchase from local farms, serve products in the height of their seasonality, have Certified Angus beef, and Day Boat seafood when available.

The Village Commons

  • 17 College Street, South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075

The Village Commons is a distinctive collection of quirky and interestingly designed buildings dispersed over lushly manicured and winding courtyards in South Hadley, Mass. It is a location where you can get together with family and acquaintances and enjoy various foods. This location is part of our food crawl trail as it features plenty of restaurants selling varied cuisines. From West African cuisine to farm-to-table foods to locally popular street food, you can find it all in The Village Commons.

Western Mass Burger Trail

Who doesn’t love a delicious juicy burger? With the best burger stops in Western Massachusetts, this is one trail you will want to cover start to finish!

Max Burger

  • 684 Bliss Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106

They feature award-winning all-natural burgers, American-style comfort food and a large selection of craft beers in a casual atmosphere.

The Mick (Tuesday Burger Night)

  • 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke, MA 01040

Offering a relaxed dining atmosphere any night of the week. Open seven days a week, the trendy bar, show kitchen and raw bar are fitted for everyone. The menu includes a fantastic selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees.

Lattitude

  • 1338 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089

All menus are updated daily because “they will only serve what they feel is the best”. They purchase from local farms, serve products in the height of their seasonality, have Certified Angus beef, and Day Boat seafood when available.

30Boltwood

  • 30 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002

30Boltwood delivers an intimate yet unassuming dining experience in historic Amherst, MA. Simply prepared meals crafted by Chef Dino and inspired by the abundance of locally-sourced ingredients. 30Boltwood is a gathering place where old friends and new acquaintances quietly sip cocktails by the fire and celebrate all that is great about food, drink and camaraderie. 30Boltwood is starlit private dining spaces and copper-topped tables overflowing with dining excellence.

Wahlburgers

  • 1028 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01103

Wahlburgers is another must-visit spot on our Burger Trail.  The restaurant comes from one of three brothers, each of whom went on different career paths. Donnie, one of the brothers, founded the most well-known boy band in history. Mark, the younger brother, rose to become one of the most prominent actors in history.

Paul also cherished his family and cuisine. However, he was not content with cooking for only them and desired to provide meals for each person’s family. He yearned for more, so he came up with Wahlburgers. Chef Paul has a wealth of experience creating meals that bring people together, having cooked in their family kitchen as a youngster, attending culinary school, and working in fine dining establishments.

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Don't'cha Want a Doughnut Trail

Cider doughnuts are a harvest tradition during autumn in New England, so we built a trail around it! With some of the best doughnut spots in Western Massachusetts, you’ll be hungry for this fall favorite all year long! Don’t forget to pair with a hot apple cider too!

Randall’s Farm

  • 631 Center St. Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse is a second generation family owned and operated business. It features the Best Fresh Produce, Full Garden Center, Homestyle Bakery/Deli, Homemade Ice Cream, Beer & Wine, Fruit Baskets, General and Gluten-free Grocery.

Atkin’s Farm Market

  • 1150 West St Amherst, Massachusetts 01002

A New England Apple Orchard and Country Food Market nestled in an old country orchard against the scenic Holyoke Mountain Range in the historic Pioneer Valley where the Atkins Farm has been growing apples for over 100 years.

The Big E

  • 1305 Memorial Ave. West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089

Each September, more than 1.4 million people travel to Eastern States Exposition’s grounds for New England’s grandest fair – The Big E. The 17-day event provides a one of a kind tactile experience in which visitors can celebrate the season and to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of the region.

Dunkin’ Donuts

  • 1500 Main St, Springfield, MA 01115

Dunkin’ Donuts is an all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. This national chain was founded in Quincy, MA in 1950 and has since become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike!

We all scream for ice cream trail

Who doesn’t love ice cream?! No matter what season it is there are plenty ice cream spots to enjoy all year long. Adding a ton of local flare to communities all across Western Mass; we have built a trail of some ice cream parlor favorites that you will not want to miss out on while visiting!

Herrell’s in Thornes Marketplace

  • 8 Old S St, Northampton, MA 01060

A chain of colorful ice cream stores where they make their own superior brand of over 200 flavors of high quality, fresh, hand-made ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet right in the store. They have been nationally acclaimed as pioneers in super-premium ice cream.

Atkins Farm Market

  • 1150 West St Amherst, Massachusetts 01002

A New England Apple Orchard and Country Food Market nestled in an old country orchard against the scenic Holyoke Mountain Range in the historic Pioneer Valley where the Atkins Farm has been growing apples for over 100 years.

Randall’s Farm

  • 631 Center St. Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056

Randall’s Farm & Greenhouse is a second generation family owned and operated business. It features the Best Fresh Produce, Full Garden Center, Home-style Bakery/Deli, Homemade Ice Cream, Beer & Wine, Fruit Baskets, General and Gluten-free Grocery.

Batch Ice Cream Scoop Shop

  • 682A Bliss Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106

Batch is real ice cream, made with only fresh, pure ingredients, and no weird stuff like stabilizers or gums…ever. We are committed to maintaining the quality of our ingredients and ice cream. Our mission is to make the purest pint of ice cream and we are working hard to make Batch available everywhere!

Check out their second location too:

The Village Commons, 15 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075