10 Places To Eat With Your Parents During Family Weekend At UMass
WE ARE NUMBER ONE! Yes ladies and gentlemen and students, UMass Amherst won number one best food at college campuses across all of America. That is a HUGE achievement. UMass Amherst has the best food you can get for college campuses. There are a ton of options for all kinds of eaters. The vegetarian, omnivore, vegan, paleo diet eating person, and junk eaters like me, will find something that they like. Here is a list of 10 food places you HAVE to show your parents during family weekend at UMass. (the first six close after 9pm!)
1. Hamp!
This is honestly the reason reason why UMass Amherst won best food on college campuses. Hamp has a great variety of healthy options that your parents are sure to like during family weekend at UMass. People like me who don’t particularly like healthy foods are able to find great options (and get their veggies!) Not only is the food great but the dining common is aesthetically pleasing. So for you Instagram food bloggers, you can enjoy your food in a restaurant type dining common. Hamp is located in the Southwest area of UMass Amherst and for people like me who live at Coolidge, we walk out the door and Hamp is right there. Double win, in my book! Plus it closes at 10p.m., late enough to get that healthy fix!
2. Berk!
Now personally Berk suits my taste buds more. I previously mentioned I love junk food. Berk has the best food in my opinion, so rich and many different options each night. It’s one of the busiest dining commons and is also located in Southwest, two minutes from Hamp. The awesome thing about Berk is that it has late night every night (except Sundays). There are specialty dinners those nights and many students, even those who don’t live in Southwest, flood Berk to get that delicious mac and cheese! P.S.: Hamp gets overcrowded easily since there are less chairs so definitely try Berk first during family weekend at UMass!
3. Sweets and More
For you sweets lovers, Sweets and More is the perfect place for you. The menu ranges from ice cream, to shakes, to cookies, and to your non sweets. Want a pizza bagel? Or a quesadilla? Or nachos? Sweets and More hooks you up. Also there are specialty shakes and ice creams that will blow your mind. Try the Nunar Eclipse a chocolate shake with bits of brownies inside, yum! You can get all these and more everyday but Saturday till midnight!
4. Roots Cafe
Whether you live in the Honor’s College or not, Roots Cafe is a great option to get a variety of food. From pizza, to sandwiches, to quesadillas, and many flavored drinks, Roots is the place to experiment with different foods. Love pulled pork and mac-n-cheese? Try the pulled pork mac-n-cheese sandwich! Love pizza? Try their hand tossed pizzas from classic cheese to fancy duck confit with caramelized onion. Want a really late night snack? Stop by Roots, it closes at 1 a.m. from Sunday to Wednesday or 3 a.m. from Thursday to Friday. Plenty late if you and your parents need a late night snack during family weekend at UMass.
5. Greeno Sub Shop
Sandwich galore! Greeno sub shop located in central is your one shop stop for all things subs. Are you a meat lover? Try the GutBuster that has chicken, bacon, and various other ingredients. Veggie lover? The No-Moo is the perfect sandwich for you containing onions, pickles, a veggie burger, and more! Greeno is a great place to get a late night meal in Central, it’s hours are from 5pm-11pm everyday except Friday and Saturdays!
6. Blue Wall
Ever wondered how it feels like to eat at a fancy restaurant but on campus? Blue Wall is the place to be. With many different food stations that range from sushi, to bake goods, to Mexican food and gelato, you will always have something new to try. Closing at 12a.m. each day, you need to get your hands on one of their different food stations!
7. Pita Pit
Closer to Northeast Residential area and need a late night fix? Check out Pita Pit which closes at 1 a.m. every single day! Pita Pit is a great place to get gyros and pita sandwiches. If you’re craving a falafel at 12 in the morning, go to Pita Pit. It actually closes at 1 a.m. every single day!
8. Pete’s Cafe
Pretty much every college student is obsessed with some type of coffee or tea. Whether you like iced tea, black coffee, and latte’s, you get offered an array of hot and cold drinks at Pete’s cafe. It’s the perfect place to make you feel like you belong at hipster cafe in downtown Amherst but with the luxury of being on campus! Pete’s cafe is located in the Integrated Learning Center with an amazing view. So if you want artsy Instagram food pictures, Pete’s is the place for you. You can enjoy these treats on Monday through Friday till 7pm, so get your hands on those muffins!
9. People’s Market
If you want another place to get great coffee other than Pete’s Cafe, try People’s Market in the Campus center. They offer an array from organic to vegan options. But if you aren’t vegan, it’s a great place to just get healthy options. One great thing about People’s Market is that according to them they donate some of their money to organizations they support. So if you like places that have a cause to them, definitely check out people’s market! It closes each day at 4p.m. expect for Friday’s at 2p.m.
10. Earthfoods
There are many people going vegetarian and vegan, who want a cool place to get food. Earthfoods is the place where your vegetarian and vegan food dreams will be made. One cool thing about Earthfoods is, that they update their menu on Facebook. Who said vegans can’t enjoy have chocolate? Earthfoods kills the food game by offering chocolate cherry bomb cake! Just be on the lookout, especially since it closes at 3p.m. from Monday through Thursday and 2p.m. on Friday.
