Cushman Market & Cafe

They're ok. They have kids games, which is good for kids although the games are old and need replacement. The coffee's ok, not great. It's the only option for coffee in North Amherst. There are limited outlets for laptops. It is popular with locals. They have vegan options. The desserts are good. You must use a microwave to warm it up. Sandwiches are pretty good. I just tried their potato knish: stay away from it!. The knish is bland, lacking in salt, and is served cold. Based on that, you should probably stick to the fresh prepared non-dessert food.

To share some background information, I have been coming to Cushman at least once a week for 2.5 years. I am a graduate student at UMass Amherst and I regularly come here to order food and work.

However, today for the first time I had a off-putting experience, very uncharacteristic of my favorite spot to work. To elaborate, I came in early and ordered food and was working on my laptop at the four person table near the outlet in the middle of the restaurant. About 10 minutes after I was served my food, I was politely asked to consolidate my belongings to one table ( I had my coat and backpack on the chair next to me). Fine. Totally understandable. However, my friend arrived a few minutes later, ordered food and sat diagonally from me at the same table so she had enough room to comfortably eat her breakfast. Again, about 10 minutes into her eating her breakfast, we were both asked to condense into one table. We agreed, and said as soon as we were done eating. Yet, a few moments later, we were told by the same person to move immediately. This is not how regular customers should be treated, REGARDLESS, of how busy the restaurant is. I could understand if we didn't order food and were taking up the entire table but we were in the middle of EATING. Additionally, there were people around in other booths in groups of two that were NOT asked to move.

Also, after I left my friend, the woman who asked us to move the 3 times, proceeded to spray cleaner on my friend's laptop and her face. Shockingly terrible service.

Needless to say, we are both extremely dissatisfied with our experience this morning and will probably not be returning and will spend our money elsewhere.

As a warning to others, if you want to be left alone while taking up a four person table make sure you are one middle-aged man or two older women at a booth and you will be guaranteed not to get asked to move while eating your breakfast. Heartbroken, I won't be returning to my favorite spot for a while.

Some of the best breakfast food in Amherst! Love that it's served until 3 daily and I have never had a bad food experience here. It can get every busy in the morning and during the weekend so plan ahead

LOVE this place!! I get breakfast from here multiple times a week! They even have vegan bacon 😍 and the online ordering process is so smooth!

The food is delicious, the environment is very cute, the staff are wonderful.

Nothing like being able to call to get an excellent iced coffee and a breakfast sandwich right around the corner from your house. Still amazing food and service nothing has changed

Such great food, prices, and board games. Cute part of town and very nice service. Go for breakfast or to cool down on a hot day! Know that it's dark in there and you won't get much sunlight

As a New Yorker who grew up on deli style egg sandwiches, Cushman Market is probably your best bet for a quality breakfast sandwich in the area. I've also enjoyed other items on their extensive menu and have always left satisfied.

Very disappointed. Went to the takeout counter here for lunch and was told it would be over a 30 minute wait for a sandwich. When I expressed my surprise, the employees simply replied, "It's Sunday. Have a granola bar while you wait."

Cushman Market has been a favorite for years. High quality breakfast, brunch, lunch, and snack options featuring fresh, local ingredients. My only complaint is that their delicious chai is way way too strong caffeine so I had to stop drinking it. Fortunately they seasonally offer chaider- half tea half cider