Vegan-friendly
Organic
Cafe with a '60s atmosphere. Coffee, smoothies, pastries available at counter on main floor; full menu downstairs (order at counter, delivered to table). No tipping. Note that doorway on Main St is easy to miss, so look for it. Reported to use milk in some items so vegans confirm. Reported closed April 2024.
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185 Main St (at Cracker Barrel Alley), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, 01060
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Last update on 14 Apr 2024 by Guest
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22 Reviews
First Review by Jaxxy13
kelwood13
Points +384
Bigger Than Expected! - Edit
I was always hesitant about eating here because from the outside it looks really small, but my friend advised me that there's actually a spacious downstairs area, as well! I'm glad she told me, because the food, drinks, and pastries here are delicious. I especially recommend the lattes!
Read moreThe staff are all very nice, and vegan options are clearly labeled. A lot of the dishes can also be made vegan, if you ask.
Pros: Yummy food/drinks, Nice atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: The upstairs can get pretty busy
Guest
macymoo
Points +1426
Call before going - Edit
The cafe was listed as open online, and it was closed. A passerby said this happens often. Call ahead.
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kale_queen
Points +474
Good - Edit
Used to be better but still a Northampton staple. Good vegan options (is all vegetarian).
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Audj
Points +137
True vegetarian spot never disappoints - Edit
Has always been a favorite and has been amazing during the pandemic
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-02
Pros: All veg, Fair wages, Cooks are always friendly
Guest
UnaMJ
Points +182
it's alright:) - Edit
they have some vegan options
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StephanieLanger
Points +946
It was ok - Edit
They did have some vegan options. The space was kind of grungy. Bought a vegan breakfast burrito, and it was pretty good. They could have offered plates and napkins.
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gabandtonic
Points +3011
Solid coffee spot - Edit
Lots of vegan options, really cool vibe. The chai really hit the spot.
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kdowning
Points +301
Delicious food, great business, cool atmosphere - Edit
This place is awesome! The jalapeño burger was incredible!! Also had a few vegan baked goods. Gives away many meals to those in need in the community each week and has a pay what you can system.
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JenniferMyszkowski
Points +59
We love Haymarket! - Edit
My husband and I met here, so it will always be special to us. We eat here every time we’re out in Northampton for dinner. My favorite dishes are the tacos and the spinach enchiladas. Also, the breakfasts are delightful. My favorite juice from the cafe is called Drinking June. I love their baked goods because they aren’t super-sweet (I try to reserve sugary treats for special occasions only). Soups are always hot and tasty (mmm...sambar).
Read moreIt’s a great place for blind dates — there are bathrooms and exits on both floors if you need a quick escape route.
It is tricky for anyone with accessibility concerns.
Final thought: They feed anyone who comes in in need of food. They don’t take tips — staff is paid a living wage. Instead of tips, you can donate to the Common Bowl, which is a fund they use to feed people in need. Each month, they post how much money was collected and how many meals in turn were served the prior month.
Pros: Excellent and tasty food.
Cons: Sometimes it’s a little arm-pit-y in there., It’s a little rough around the edges.
Guest
770veg
Points +3590
Nice spot and good food - Edit
Nice spot with a good vibe. There is a good selection of vegan goodies in the baked goods and some on the menu as well. I had the vegan tofu scramble which was delicious. My only caveat is I feel like they could have more vegan options in comparison to the amount of non vegan options
Read morePros: Good food, Nice space
Cons: Could be more vegan options
Guest
HaleyMoriarty
Points +242
cozy restaurant - Edit
the top floor is a cafe and the bottom floor is more of the restaurant. it’s nice and cozy and they have a few vegan options that are clearly marked. they also offer smoothies. if you’re looking for a cake, I HIGHLY recommend the chocolate peanut butter cake. it’s vegan and the best cake i’ve ever had!
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ldv30
Points +159
Vegan snacks - Edit
They had lot of vegan baked goods but not vegan meals. Almost all their dishes have eggs, which is really gross and cruel. Decent spot.
Read morePros: Vegan goodies, Big coffee
Cons: Not vegan
Guest
MartyTrammell
Points +53
Delicious but not a bookstore - Edit
Haymarket is a great place for a pastry, sandwich, or smoothie! The vegan cinnamon rolls are out of this world! I wish there were more vegan sandwich and entree options but everything I've had has been good. I'm not sure why this entry refers to it as "Bookstore Cafe". As far as I know, it has never been a bookstore and bookstore is not in the name. Great place nonetheless!
Read morePros: Good food, Community staple
Cons: Noisy
Guest
nafanc
Points +1615
Pretty good - Edit
The upstairs area is a cafe and downstairs is the restaurant. I went downstairs for a casual dinner. It's unfortunately not very well lit, as it's underground, but the space is cozy enough.
Read moreI ordered the tofu scramble, which was pretty good. It had a nice array of mix-ins, including mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and onions. It was also accompanied by a salad and brown rice. The salad was really good. The greens were beautiful, and the dressing was really tasty. I believe it was miso based.
Overall take: this is a good place to do some work or reading while enjoying a drink and/or light fare. The food is pretty good, but I wouldn't it consider it destination-worthy for the meals alone.
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hclfrachel
Points +24
not bad :) - Edit
I got an amazing smoothie there with strawberries, bananas, passionfruit, and soy milk. It was delicious! However, their vegan cheesecake was quite bland. Nice texture but there was very little flavor. Friendly service.
Read morePros: Amazing smoothies, decent amount of vegan options, nice atmosphere
Cons: Vegan cheesecake was bland
Guest
HappyGardener123
Points +154
the soup!! - Edit
I go here for the soup and the soy chai. Perfect on a chilly day or any time of year! Just ask which soups are vegan (and gf for me as well) and the staff will be able to help.
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Sarah P
Points +8648
cosy, fun, comfortable with good food - Edit
It's true, several people I know (as well as myself) have been informed by staff that certain seemingly-vegan items contain milk. The tempeh in the tempeh tacos, as mentioned in an earlier listing, as well as one of the tofu dishes have been reported by staff to contain milk. Nobody I've known for all the years we've gone to Haymarket ever knew about that. I found out after I saw a newspaper article published about the owner, and included was a recipe for tempeh that called for cow milk. I then asked staff about items on the menu items and was informed about the items many of us assumed were vegan that actually contained dairy. I believe these items should be better labeled or presented on the menus.
Read moreYOU HAVE TO ASK ABOUT EVERYTHING ON THE MENU, INCLUDING DRESSINGS, BREADS, SOUPS, TOFU AND TEMPEH.
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, fair price, helpful staff
Cons: not 100% vegan, sometimes crowded, items that appear vegan contain milk
Guest
ranchboy
Points +27
ask for the (KO) Kale Octopus! - Edit
It's not on the menu. Wonderful drink with lots of kale.
Read morePros: great food , healthy
Cons: loud upstairs , busy
Guest
sglcklch
Points +3027
OK place - Edit
I've been to this place twice so far. First time was for dinner in the dining area downstairs a long time ago. It wasn't at all memorable; I vaguely remember the setting being a little dingy and the food just OK. Yesterday I came here again and grabbed a vegan banana chocolate chip cookie. Was yummy, very banana-ey with loads of chocolate chips. Couldln't find any seat since everybody was on laptop and seemed to be there to stay.
Read morePros: location, good price
Cons: hard to find seats
Guest
vegman444
Points +70
WARNING--TEMPEH TACOS NOT VEGAN! - Edit
I've eaten at Haymarket for years, and for the most part the food is good, the staff downstairs is nice, and the atmosphere is cozy. For some reason the staff upstairs in the juice bar/bakery seems to always have an attitude. It's so odd, but try it out for yourself and see what I mean. It never fails. So a week ago I went in and ordered the tempeh taco plate with no sour cream. I reiterated to the order taker that I wanted it vegan. She said without the sour cream it would be vegan. I ate them. 2 days ago I go in and order them again, and again reaffirm that I want the plate to be vegan. This time, a different counterperson tells me, "Oh, these tacos are not vegan. The tempeh is battered in milk. I know. We make them here. We use milk." WTF?! So thank you Haymarket...I am no longer vegan. I ate milk. I'm sorry, but why on earth would a place go to the trouble of preparing tempeh tacos, ostensibly to appeal to the veg crowd, only to then engorge them with the pus of a cow?! I was not a happy camper, but the counterperson was very nice and apologetic, so I just quietly stewed and had the supposedly vegan baked tofu sandwich. Please spread the word re. the tempeh tacos!
Read morePros: Lots of food for low price(not@breakfst), Many vegan choices, Free wifi
Cons: Vegan doesn't always mean Vegan!, Snotty attitude of upstairs staff, Juice bar closes too early
Guest
conniex721
Points +136
Great Spot - Edit
I love the atmosphere of Haymarket. I find the food to be a bit hit or miss. I've gotten a vegan cookie that was bland and way too salty. However, I've also gotten the vegan chocolate cake, which was delicious. My tempeh burger had too much bread and unseasoned tempeh, but the curried soup I got was amazing. So there's some really good stuff it you don't mind sorting through the not so good stuff. And, as usual, I appreciate the soy milk!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Wifi
Cons: Some Bland Food
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Jaxxy13
Points +25
Loved it ! - Edit
The tempeh burger was the best ever! I also tried the Kukicha twig tea,and loved it so much I ran right out to buy some from the Cornucopia market located right across the street in Thorns market .
Read morePros: informative staff, awesome menu variety, cozy spot
Cons: tends to get very busy
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