Amherst Brewing Co. is a place for burgers, fries, and greasy food, and beer. There is a mellow pub atmosphere downstairs, and live jazz on the weekends. Upstairs contain pool tables and dartboards perfect for the college crowd.

Amherst Chinese is a local chinese food restaurant where both traditional and American chinese food are served. The spice is adjusted and dimmed for American taste. In the summer, the vegetables used are locally grown from the owner’s farm.

An elegant local coffee place, Amherst Coffee offers fine coffee and deserts, with quite well-made cappuccino, at day and contains a bar at night. It prepares pastries and locally brewed coffee, and serves wines, whiskeys, and spirits. Well rounded place.