When you’re out looking for homes in Berkshire County, you need an expert real estate agent, a list of Berkshire County open houses, and a great cup of coffee.
Fortunately, Berkshire County brims with independent coffee cafes that offer food and a wide variety of coffees to fuel a day’s worth of house-hunting. A stop at one of these places is more than an opportunity to grab a cup of joe—it’s an excellent way to get to know the communities when you’re looking for homes.
1. Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield, MA
Rated number one on TripAdvisor for quick bites in Pittsfield, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge ranks high with us because it’s so much more than a place to grab a quick bite. Comfortably cozy furniture, artwork, and a creative menu of lunch and breakfast dishes make Dottie’s a community hub anchored by espresso and specialty coffee drinks.
- Located at 444 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
- Our favorite feature: The Barber Shop Breakfast Sandwich with scrambled egg, bacon, and Vermont peanut butter on a toasted English muffin
2. Lenox Coffee, Lenox, MA
A local favorite, Lenox Coffee welcomes coffee lovers with a outdoor seating on the front porch and a coffee sourced from Barrington Coffee Roasting Company. Their lattes and cappuccinos are as delicious as they are masterfully crafted. Open at 7 AM Mondays through Saturdays and at 8 AM Sundays, Lenox Coffee is a perfect place to enjoy a muffin and coffee before setting house to view homes.
- Located at 52 Main Street, Lenox, MA
- Our favorite feature: The morning glory muffin
3. Six Depot Roastery and Cafe, West Stockbridge, MA
Housed in a former train station, Six Depot roasts their coffee on-site and offers beautifully made breakfast and lunch dishes that include house-made granola, panini, and house-made soups. Co-owners Flavio Lichtenthal and Lisa Landry have created a gathering space where coffee, tea, and a convivial atmosphere that attracts a steady stream of area residents and visitors. Six Depot is a community hub for events that include live music, art exhibits, poetry slams, and book launches.
- Located at 6 Depot Street, West Stockbridge, MA
- Our favorite feature: With a nod to Flavio’s Argentine heritage, the Chivito panini with Argentine-marinated flank steak, red onion, arugula, and chimichurri sauce
4. Stanmeyer Gallery and Shaker Dam Coffeehouse, West Stockbridge, MA
The first thing to know about this West Stockbridge coffeehouse is that it’s dedicated to the works of John Stanmeyer, an award-winning photographer whose images have appeared in National Geographic Magazine since 2004. The second thing to know is that you can view and purchase Stanmeyer’s photos when you stop by for breakfast and coffee. Shaker Dam brews coffee sourced from North Carolina-based Counter Culture Coffee.
- Located at 2 Main Street, West Stockbridge, MA
- Our favorite feature: The giant red Adirondack chair on the lawn out front where visitors pose for selfies.
5. Starving Artist Cafe and Creperie, Lee, MA
Locally sourced and organic ingredients from Berkshire producers form the basis of the menu at this Lee mainstay. Sample organic coffee while lounging on the couches. Freshly-made crepes make a great coffee go-with. Choose from sweet or savory crepes as well as an extensive menu of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and salads.
- Located at 40 Main Street, Lee, MA
- Our favorite feature: The fully-loaded Sunday brunch served from 9 AM to 3 PM with live music from 11 to 2.
