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The Black Sheep
Breakfast Sandwiches
Frequently praised for their quality, size, and deliciousness, with specific mentions like the bacon, egg and cheese on croissant, Florentine on a croissant, Longhorn, and roast beef breakfast sandwich. Reviewers highlight them as fantastic and a must-try.
Sandwiches (general)
A crowd favorite with a wide variety including pastrami, pastrami with smoked turkey & ham, TNT, Parma Express, tofu sandwich, turkey sandwich, and baguette sandwiches. Known for freshness, great portions, and unique New York flavors.
Coffee (including lattes and iced coffee)
Repeatedly mentioned as excellent and the best around, including specific praise for maple cinnamon latte, espresso, and iced coffee. Coffee is a major highlight of the experience.
Baked Goods (including apricot danish, apple bear claws, chocolate croissant, cookies, croissants)
Loved for their high quality and variety, including specific items like apricot danish and apple bear claws. Customers consider these baked goods a personal favorite and integral to the cafe experience.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
About The Black Sheep
Hip, local cafe offering gourmet deli sandwiches, coffee & scratch-made baked goods.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Coffee
Dining options
- Breakfast
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is The Black Sheep known for?
It is especially known for croissants, bagel sandwiches, and deli-style breakfast and lunch sandwiches like the pastrami and the triple bypass. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the coffee, fresh baked goods, and the fact that the portions are generous for the $10 to 20 price range.
What dishes are most recommended at The Black Sheep?
Reviewers most often point to the maple cinnamon latte, bacon egg and cheese on a croissant, turkey sandwich, pastrami sandwich, and bagel sandwiches. The apricot danish and other croissants also come up often as standout bakery items.
What is the atmosphere like at The Black Sheep?
The vibe is a busy, local cafe with a home-like feel, Wi-Fi, and occasional live music. Reviewers describe it as a good place to read, work on a laptop, or just chill, and it seems to suit solo visitors, couples, and small groups.
Is The Black Sheep good value?
Yes, many reviewers call it very affordable, especially considering the quality and the large sandwich portions. With a $10 to 20 price range, people also note that items like the breakfast sandwiches and pastrami sandwiches feel fairly priced for downtown Amherst.
Does The Black Sheep get busy, and when should I go?
It can be busy enough that tables are hard to get at peak times, especially when live music is happening. Reviewers suggest it works well as a quick breakfast or lunch stop, and the Wi-Fi makes it a practical place to linger if you find a seat.
Is parking available at The Black Sheep?
Yes. Paid street parking is available.
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