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Such a cute spot! Countless syrups/flavors to pick from!!! Very welcoming atmosphere to want to sit and chat.. can't wait to stop by again soon! They even love furry friends!!
Real coffee done right. This is South Hadley’s café. I’m not in the habit of hanging out (I moved here mid-pandemic and got stuck in my ways), but the atmosphere is great. Relaxed, but vibrant. I wish I could give it more stars.
Good coffee, quick service. Small inside.
Absolutely love the coffees here!! They’re perfectly strong enough and very enjoyable. Great selection of pastries and a great cafe ambience with a good book selection and studying area! A little pricey but honestly worth it!
One of our favorite go to places. Grab great coffee to go or stay awhile and enjoy the tasty pastries and food. Also check out the amazing Mayan Art and Crafts offered by the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection.
One of the best coffee places around here
Good atmosphere , they carry Esselon Coffee. Very pleasant workers
Really fast service and great environment. Dunno about the wine aspect but as a coffee shop it hits all the right notes. Variety of seating options, shelves of used books, WiFi and academic types studying. We aren't over here that often but if we wind up moving this way (high potential) I'll be in here frequently. As a writer who works from home places like this are sanity-saving.
Soooo good. The variety is great, the coffee is high quality as are their machines which makes for delicious espresso drinks. Cute atmosphere, authentic independent coffee shop. Many non dairy and lower sugar options, friendly staff. Fun old books, free to read, all over the shop. I come here every time I'm in town. Highly recommended. Support you local coffee shop!
Delightful coffee bar with nice selection and great service. Good vibe, too.
Books and egg sandwiches, perfect! Okay, their hot black tea is Tazo, which is an abomination, but their ice tea wasn’t bad. But more importantly, delicious bagel sandwiches and macaroons! And books galore!
It's a great place to get coffee or stop and read a book, they have live music and a great drink selection.
The best place for coffee, tea, and a breakfast sandwich! I get a hot London fog every time and it never disappoints.
Dining in is currently unavailable (2/14/22) but that doesn't take away from the quality drink selection and great baked goods they offer. The staff at Thirsty Mind always make you feel welcome and that is from when I first visited several years ago through to today. They serve esselon brand coffee which I happen to love and buy roasted from river valley co-op. I'm a coffee person but my wife prefers a chai and she particularly likes their iced chai with oat milk. If you're in the area and have never tried it definitely stop by.
I used to come to Thirsty Mind often. I loved the cozy atmosphere & friendly staff. At one time, it was a great little coffee shop where you could sit & relax, just enjoy your beverage & hang out, alone or with company, grab a book if you felt like reading. They used to have poetry readings & it just had a really laid back vibe. This was years ago. I went back after not having visited in quite some time (it's almost an hour away from home for me) & I was saddened to see how much they've changed! Different staff, adding alcohol to their menu. Not my cup of tea anymore. As someone who doesn't drink, this will no longer be a place I spend my time or money. It's really too bad they felt the need to change it so much. In my personal opinion, they should've left it the way it was. With plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants that serve alcohol, why the need to add it to a coffee shop?? There's so many awesome hot/cold coffee/tea type beverages such as latte's, cappuccino's, chai, etc...I can't see why they thought that coffee/tea/booze was a good combination? Only reason I imagine was to appeal to the nearby college crowd. Sad things can't stay the same...best of luck Thirsty Mind! Thanks for the memories. Maybe another place like the *former* Thirsty Mind will open in the area. If I were to rate it based on my experiences years ago, it would've been a 5.
Best cafe around Sweetest staff and owner!
This is the perfect way to start the day I was younger when I first went here. And I love the atmosphere certainly right up my alley. This place had always been refreshing and now that Fire and Water Cafe is gone I will be spending more time here. Congratulations funny please let us know how long you've been open so these kids understand how important this place is in the area!
Ordered two maple lattes that absolutely hit the spot. Well made and great coffee flavor. Staff was very friendly, too. Surprised (and good to know for others) that indoor seating is not yet open as that's part of the charm of places like this, but if you're looking for a good coffee to go, this is the spot.
Coffee is expensive and not worth it, I could make much better at home. The vibe is cute inside and it’s cool to hang out, just don’t buy any food or drinks because you will be disappointed.
Lovely chai and $1 books, and the option to have wine. Though I couldn’t sit inside (stupid COVID), chairs outside on a warm October day made this a great place to just BE for a bit.