Highest-rated cafes in Pittsfield, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Pittsfield using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#29. Stockbridge General Store
- Rating: 3.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 40 Main St Stockbridge, MA 01262
- Categories: Grocery, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes
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#28. Lickety-Split
- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 87 Marshall St North Adams, MA 01247
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes
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#27. Max
- Rating: 3.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 16 Church St Lenox, MA 01240
- Categories: Cafes, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#26. Shots Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 27 Housatonic St Ste D Lenox, MA 01240
- Categories: Cafes
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#25. Prado's Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 85 Main St Lee, MA 01238
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#24. Marjoram And Roux
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 47 Railroad St Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#23. Patisserie Lenox
- Rating: 3.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 313 Main St Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, French
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#22. Berkshire Food Co-op
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 34 Bridge St Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Categories: Grocery, Cafes, Organic Stores
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#21. The Spring Street Market & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 66 Spring St Williamstown, MA 01267
- Categories: Cafes
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#20. Amici Berkshires
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5 Albany Rd West Stockbridge, MA 01266
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Lounges
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#19. Lenox Coffee
- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 52 Main St Lenox, MA 01240
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#18. Old Chatham Country Store
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 639 Albany Turnpike Old Chatham, NY 12136
- Categories: Grocery, Cafes
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#17. Bartlett House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2258 Rte 66 Ghent, NY 12075
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. On A Roll Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 55 Pittsfield Rd Lenox, MA 01240
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Brewhaha
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 437 West Main St North Adams, MA 01247
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Main St Goodness
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 20 Main St Chatham, NY 12037
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Haven Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (328 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 8 Franklin St Lenox, MA 01240
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#12. The Starving Artist Creperie and Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (268 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 40 Main St Ste 2 Lee, MA 01238
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes
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#11. Pleasant and Main
- Rating: 4.0/5 (199 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1063 Main St Housatonic, MA 01236
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Creperies
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#10. The Store at Five Corners
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4 New Ashford Rd Rte 7 & 43 Williamstown, MA 01267
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#9. The Marketplace Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 53 North St Pittsfield, MA 01201
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#8. Farm Country Soup
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 389 Stockbridge Rd Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, Cafes
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#7. Chatham Real Food Market Co-op
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 15 Church St Chatham, NY 12037
- Categories: Grocery, Cafes, Organic Stores
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#6. Six Depot Roastery and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 6 Depot St West Stockbridge, MA 01266
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
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#5. Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 515 State Route 20 New Lebanon, NY 12125
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Twoflower Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 34 Railroad St Great Barrington, MA 01230
- Categories: Cafes
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#3. Elm Street Market And Tiffanys Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4 Elm St Stockbridge, MA 01262
- Categories: Cafes, Grocery, Farmers Market
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#2. Fiesta Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 41 Main St Chatham, NY 12037
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#1. Well's Provisions Cafe & Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 159 Main St Charlemont, MA 01339
- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
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