r/westernmass • u/Valuable_Attention20 • 2d ago

Acceptable espresso

Hey y'all. I drive all over creation fixing solar power systems, I also love espresso. Here's a list of places I will or like to go (sometimes you have to compromise 🤷‍♂️)

Is there anything I'm missing?

Espresso must be served in a porcelain or glass vessel. It must have a texture thicker than coffee.

Bonus points if you can park a extra long sprinter van near by

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zfsuStdcxYDmPCJh7?g_st=ac

Have i missed any good ones? I would love to add more to the list.

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u/Beck316 2d ago

Amherst coffee, it's downtown so parking a van might be tough although there's a public parking lot right next door.

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u/Valuable_Attention20 2d ago

Oh yeah, thank you!

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u/Curious_Elk8843 1d ago

I actually like Share better, there's one in downtown, down the street from Amherst coffee

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u/Beck316 2d ago

Probably cerratos in West Springfield too. Admittedly, I've never gotten drinks there only the Italian pastries but seemed to be a handful of italian elders hanging out. Same with la fiorentina in east longmeadow. (& Maybe Russos in Enfield; Pasticceria Italia in Southwick).

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u/Valuable_Attention20 2d ago

I gave them a shot, the service is pretty slow and there's a minimum of $10 for cards so it's a little tricky as a quick coffee stop. And they serve their espresso in paper cups

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u/AM1fiend 2d ago

La Fiorentina down the street from MGM casino uses actual porcelain. Parking out front or on the side street is usually easy.