Berkshire Mountain Bakery Pizza Cafe
A must stop for any visit to Pittsfield! Owner, visionary and master baker, Richard Bourdon, has been featured in Michael Pollan’s Netflix show “Cooked” and Berkshire Mountain Bakery has earned national acclaim as one of the top 10 best bread bakeries in Bon Appetit magazine. Their breads are naturally leavened with their signature sourdough fermentation and hand shaped. This second location in Pittsfield features a large selection of artisanal breads (get there early) plus amazing croissants and baked goods as well as made-to-order pizzas, breakfast and lunch specials all day. Frozen pizza shells are hugely popular so you can easily make your own gourmet pies at home. Currently takeout only. Some outdoor seating in season.
180 Elm St. | 413-464-9394 | berkshiremountainbakery.com/the-bakery-cafe
Pittsfield Rye and Specialty Breads
Founded by Charlie Robbins in 1929 when he moved from Brooklyn with his original rye bread recipe, Pittsfield Rye is now owned and operated by a third generation of the Robbins family, Rick Robbins and his wife Renée, continuing the traditions that would make their grandfather proud. You’ll find their popular bread at supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and restaurants throughout Western Massachusetts, or stop by their retail store Fridays and Saturdays on South Street to choose from a wide variety of Rye, Pumpernickel, Challah, and more.
1010 South St. | 413-443-9141 | pittsfieldrye.com
Sarah’s Cheesecake & Cafe
Popular Elm Street cafe offering breakfast sandwiches, paninis, pastries and coffee, plus delicious homemade layer cakes to order.
180 Elm St., Suite G | 413-443-6678 | facebook.com/sarahscheesecake
