The Dam Cafe

I found this cafe about a year ago and stop by often. Their coffee and espresso beverages are good, I really enjoy their breakfast, and the staff is always very friendly. I have never had a bad experience, they are very consistent. I personally haven’t tried their baked goods but there are many options and when I bought them for others, they were very pleased.
Grateful for a locally owned cafe in the area!

Simple yet comfortable atmosphere and service. The food was so incredibly good at a great value. I would be thrilled to come here again.

Just cannot go here again - loss of basic trust and horrid coffee. Wifi is good yet unsecure. Atmosphere is very comfortable. Food is mixed. Coffee is horrid – weak and just a step above that percolated church basement coffee. Half of the French fries were very overcooked and like cardboard, and there were no equal priced substitutions to the fries on the side of a burger. Order was overcharged, and it was refunded. HOWEVER, the refund would not have occurred if it was not asked what was contained in the sandwich, and notice taken that half of it was missing. Apparently, the sandwich ordered was clandestinely upgraded and then not delivered as such. Most prices are NOT posted in the café, and staff said those posted (for the daily specials) were incorrect (to enable the clandestine upgrade?). So, either they were trying to hoodwink the customer or they’re just plain sloppy in their order taking and handling and/or in their order preparation. The burger was excellent after taking off the excess sauce and re-stacking it so that the sauce is next to the meat rather than sliding all over the once melted cheese that was re-chilled with the abundant sauce. Be aware: there was at least one other review noting difficulties with order delivery, especially where there was an upcharge. With that patron, and on multiple occasions, this place failed to deliver the paid for upcharge items. Sadly, there seems to be a pattern of deception for upcharging rather than an honest delivery of good food creating increased business and demand.

What a super cute place. My friend and I headed here this morning for breakfast on her suggestion. Parking can be tricky, but we ended up finding a spot down the street . Great selection of coffees drinks. And a nice breakfast and lunch menu. I enjoyed a breakfast sandwich, and she had the pancakes. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Will most definitely visit again.

Lived in Holyoke for 5 years and enjoyed the Dam until today. Waited for an online order at the pickup counter for 20 minutes without even being acknowledged. Finally asked someone and was told to get in line. Then had to wait for someone to come through the line for coffee orders to finally get it made. It's fine to be busy but have the common courtesy to acknowledge your customers. Will not be returning.

We need more stars for this place. The coffee is the best, but using the first word of the name with out getting deleted, they have the best “name” wings in the valley. Yes you stand in a decent sized line, but that’s part of the experience. Everyone is excited and unsure of which flavor or dish to try. To put it into perspective I am from Northampton and I drive to Holyoke for coffee and food, now let that sink in a little bit.

I love a good breakfast, which is why I love Dam Cafe. Not only is it delicious, but large enough to save for a second meal. The drinks are good, service is friendly, and seating is easy. If you need a small, local breakfast place The Dam Cafe is a great place to go.

So delicious and affordable!! Great portions, kind service, creative coffee and bagel selection! Highly recommend if you're ever in the area

Great locally owned cafe. Good spot to meet people and catch up or to have a meeting. Food is good. Food service is a little slow to come out but staff is friendly and coffee is good. I don't care for the breakfast burrito. It's really not very southwest and has too many meats in it. It's more like a lumberjack breakfast wrapped into a tortilla. However, the bagels and other options for breakfast and lunch are terrific.

Look at that wrap. That’s called the breakfast crunch wrap. It’s literally the best thing I’ve ever had for breakfast.

This place is fantastic, all the items I’ve gotten here have always been good and the atmosphere is nice. It’s hard to believe this is in the middle of Holyoke.

The only thing I would change is their hours. It would be great if they were open later.