The Dam Cafe is a welcoming neighborhood cafe in Holyoke, MA, designed for people who want great food, quality drinks, and a comfortable place to slow down, meet up, or get things done.
Known for its cozy yet trendy atmosphere, this local favorite brings together creative cafe fare, sweet treats, and a well-rounded drink menu that includes espresso drinks, beer, and wine.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, settling in for lunch, or enjoying dinner and dessert, The Dam Cafe offers a warm, casual setting that feels inviting from the moment you arrive.
Its strong reputation is reflected in a 4.30-star rating from 746 reviews, showing that customers consistently appreciate both the experience and the care behind every visit.
What makes The Dam Cafe especially appealing is the way it balances convenience, comfort, and quality. Guests can enjoy fast service, great coffee, a thoughtful tea selection, and desserts that make the experience feel memorable rather than routine.
The menu also includes comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, and small plates, giving customers plenty of choices whether they want a full meal or something light. It is a great spot for solo dining, catching up over breakfast or brunch, or working on a laptop in a relaxed environment.
With outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, and on-site service options, the cafe makes it easy for every guest to enjoy their visit in the way that suits them best. It also accepts reservations, helping plan ahead for a smoother and more convenient experience.
Accessibility and ease of access are also a priority at The Dam Cafe. The business offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, making it a comfortable and practical choice for more guests. Payment is equally simple, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Located at 2014 Northampton St in Holyoke, The Dam Cafe is more than just a place to eat and drink—it is a trusted local gathering spot where quality, comfort, and hospitality come together.
For anyone looking for a dependable cafe experience with excellent coffee, appealing food, and a friendly atmosphere, The Dam Cafe is a standout choice.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Dam Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Freshly baked muffins...Blueberry, Corn, Coffee Cake, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Chocolate Chip Specify how you would like it, Grilled or as is. (grilled is sooo yummy)
Deli ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and yellow mustard on choice of Ciabatta, white, wheat, rye, Water roll, white wrap or wheat wrap. Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Our own Pesto, thick slices of fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, oil and balsamic vinegar on grilled Ciabatta. Add grilled chicken or extra veggies! Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Smoked Ham, Capicola, Salami, provolone cheese, Black olives, lettuce, tomato, oil and Balsamic Vinegar on choice of Bread (Gluten Free for $1.50 additional) . Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Hand cut Corned beef, house-made coleslaw, Russian dressing, and Swiss Cheese served On Rye Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Roasted Turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, homemade Honey Mustard sauce, on choice of Ciabatta, white, wheat, rye, Water roll, white wrap or wheat wrap or Gluten Free ($1.50 additional). Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Grilled Chicken, jalapeno, banana pepper, bleu cheese crumble & franks hot sauce on Ciabatta, a white wrap, or wheat wrap. Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Roasted Turkey, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, bacon and guacamole on choice of Ciabatta, white, wheat, rye, Water roll, white wrap or wheat wrap, Gluten Free ($1.50 additional) Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Shaved Ribeye Steak, sautéed onions and bell peppers, cheddar cheese, our own horseradish sauce on grilled Ciabatta. Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Pesto, provolone cheese, sliced tomato, bacon and grilled chicken, on toasted Ciabatta bread. Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
a Classic...Hand cut corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, & Russian dressing served on Rye. Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Roasted Turkey, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, ranch dressing, and bacon on your choice of bread. Served with hand spun chips and pickles.
Your Classic pancake served golden brown with butter and side of Syrup
A Classic big breakfast...2 Eggs any style; Choice of Toast-white, wheat or rye; Choice of pancakes or French toast and comes with home-fries, Bacon and sausage-SORRY NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
Build your Omelet however you want it! Choose just cheese OR go crazy and stuff it!
Scrambled eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese and our spicy sour cream and a hash brown wrapped up in a flour tortilla. Delicious and so popular we added to our menu.
Your Classic golden pancakes filled with REAL blueberries and served with butter and syrup.
Classic pancakes grilled on the flat top with a heaping amount of chocolate chips and served with butter and syrup on the side.
Eggs any style served with Sausage or Bacon, Toast and Homefries If you would like cheese on your eggs, please choose that option.
Texas Toast dipped in egg batter and cinnamon and a hint of vanilla served with butter and syrup on the side.
These Omelets are hardy and made just for you!
Our own Home-fries topped with ham, sausage sautéed onions & peppers and melted cheddar cheese over all of it.
Choice of white, wheat or rye bread. Served with hand spun chips.
Choice of white wheat or rye bread. Served with American Cheese
Kids sized burger 3oz served with kids size portions of hand cut fries. Served without any toppings for those finicky eaters. Cooked to med well.
Fair Trade and Organic Espresso w/ steamed milk, or non dairy of choice and a touch of foam.
House brewed and iced-never diluted...either Raspberry or unsweetened black tea. Add a flavor shot to the ice tea for $.75 If you would like a flavor shot, don't forget to add it to your cart.
Organic and Fair trade coffee brewed in a variety of flavors that have been tried and true to taste.
Cans of Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite
Choice of Black Tea and assorted Herbal Teas; Chamomile, Earl grey, English breakfast, Green tea or decaf black tea
All Lattes are made with Fair Trade Organic Espresso beans. These SPECIALTY LATTES have steamed milk, a shot of espresso and a variety of flavor shots to create the perfect caffeinated sweet treat.
Our take on a milkshake...except with caffeine! Frozen blends: Mocha, or Vanilla latte, Caramel, Green Tea or Oreo AND our version of the Orange Creamsicle
Fair Trade and Organic coffee, house brewed and never diluted-Choose your milk, cream and sugars, if any. Add a flavor shot and a boost of awesome to your coffee.
Fair Trade and Organic Espresso combined with a Fine Chocolate syrup, combined with steamed milk or a non dairy of your choice. Add a flavor shot for an added amount of awesomeness.
All bottled beverages choose Apple, Orange or Water
Breaded chicken breast fried and served with sautéed onions, peppers provolone and marinara sauce Served with Chips add... Hand Cut Fries for $4.00
Ham, cappicola, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, black olives, onions and oil and vinegar. Served with Chips add... Hand Cut Fries for $4.00
Breaded chicken breast fried and served with lettuce tomato and mayo. Served with Chips..... add Hand Cut Fries for $4.00
Shaved Steak with sautéed onions, and peppers and melted American cheese OR served with lettuce tomato and mayo. Please specify toppings or it will just be Steak n Cheese Served with Chips....add Hand Cut Fries for $4.00
Comes with REAL fried egg and melted American cheese
Scrambled Eggs, cheddar cheese, sautéed peppers, onions, ham and sausage rolled in a giant flour tortilla. This will keep you going all day, or ready for a nap.
Comes with REAL fried egg and American cheese, choose your meat option.
A bagel toasted and comes with butter. If you would it dry, please specify.
Cajun Seasoned Burger, Topped with a bleu cheese crumble, lettuce & tomato. Served on a Bulkie Roll w/ Hand Cut Fries *served med well unless specified otherwise in special instructions*
Topped with lettuce, tomato & mayo. Served on a Bulkie Roll w/ Hand Cut Fries *served med well unless specified otherwise in special instructions*
BBQ Sauce & melted cheddar cheese with lettuce and tomato. Served on a Bulkie Roll w/ Hand Cut Fries. Served Medium Well unless otherwise specified in special instructions.
Seasoned patty, melted cheddar cheese, topped with a homemade salsa, and lettuce. Served on a Bulkie Roll w/ Hand Cut fries. *served med well unless otherwise specified in special instructions*
BBQ Sauce & melted cheddar cheese, Onion Rings, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. Served on a Bulkie Roll w/ Hand Cut Fries pickle. Served Medium Well unless otherwise specified in special instructions.
Freshly sliced mushrooms piled high & topped w/ melted Swiss cheese. Served on a Bulkie Roll w/ Hand Cut Fries *served med well unless otherwise specified on special instructions*
Perfectly breaded, perfect size...coconut battered fried shrimp, served with our fries and slaw. Comes with a Sweet Chili dipping sauce.
Cod-Battered with house-made beer batter, served with house Fries, slaw and tarter sauce.
Cod-Battered with house-made beer batter, served on a Bulkie Roll with lettuce, House-spun chips and a side of tarter
Cod-pan seared and spiced to perfection, served on two flour tortillas over spring mix and topped with house-made pico served with handspun chips
Red onions, black beans, diced tomato, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, grilled chicken, house made pico and grilled chicken, served with ranch dressing.
Black olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, red onions, on a bed of mixed greens w/ a side of balsamic vinaigrette.
Dried sweet cranberries, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, red onions on a bed of spinach w/ a side of raspberry vinaigrette.
Bed of mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers and tomato. Choose your dressing
Haas Avocados, crispy bacon crumbles, tomatoes, egg, carrots, cucumbers, on a bed of mixed greens. Choose your choice of dressing or extras toppings. Extra Dressing will need to be purchased in order to receive, Thank you!
Romaine Hearts, drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing topped with house made croutons and sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
Grilled Chicken dressed in a fiery hot sauce, topped with bleu cheese crumbles, jalapenos, banana peppers, tomato, red onion & black olives.
Fried to perfection and topped with cheddar cheese and bacon….comes with sour cream
Flour tortilla with Shredded Cheddar with sautéed onions and peppers served with a homemade Salsa & sour cream on side.
Hand cut boneless chicken in your choice of flavors. Ranch or Bleu Cheese. If you would like extra dressing, please choose the extra dressing option.
Hear from our valued guests
First time stopping in here. I got the raspberry iced tea and breakfast potatoes. Both were delicious. The potatoes were some of the biggest breakfast potatoes I’ve ever seen. They were so crunchy on the bottom. Some of the best I’ve ever had. The staff was very friendly and the cafe has a cozy vibe to it.
This cozy café offers exceptional counter service and food delivery to your table. The food was more than reasonably priced, and the service was outstanding, showcasing excellent teamwork and a clean environment.
What a super cute place. My friend and I headed here this morning for breakfast on her suggestion. Parking can be tricky, but we ended up finding a spot down the street . Great selection of coffees drinks. And a nice breakfast and lunch menu. I enjoyed a breakfast sandwich, and she had the pancakes. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Will most definitely visit again.
Definitely a gem in holyoke! iced coffee’s are superb! The food is served in pretty big servings so if you are a light eater (like me) might want to stick with bagel or croissant sandwiches. Pretty big inside and it also has outdoor seating. Staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Definitely will be back again!
I enjoy coming to the Dam Cafe. It is a great atmosphere to get a nice breakfast and get some work done on my laptop. It is busy but never overcrowded. The breakfast options don’t always look appealing but they do taste great! I have unfortunately not tried the bakery options, but those who have ensure they are worth it! It is not too pricey and you feel like you get what you pay for.
The atmosphere is awesome, you can bring your laptop or tablet and do your tasks. The food is actually delicious and have a huge variety of options (hamburgers, quesadillas, wings, muffins, etc). You can park off the street in the rear section of the Cafe. Unfortunately they close early, I believe they have the potential to be open at least until 9 PM.
I found this cafe about a year ago and stop by often. Their coffee and espresso beverages are good, I really enjoy their breakfast, and the staff is always very friendly. I have never had a bad experience, they are very consistent. I personally haven’t tried their baked goods but there are many options and when I bought them for others, they were very pleased. Grateful for a locally owned cafe in the area!
First time, won’t be the last time! I ordered a veggie omelette to go with gf toast! The person at the counter provided super friendly customer service and took the liberty to include hot sauce in my request for condiments and utensils. The food was hot, fresh and delicious
Cozy spot. Grabbed breakfast while passing through the area. Very friendly staff I ordered the chicken fajita omelet and it was enormous! Almost couldn't finish it. Toast. Home fries. Delicious
I arrived just after they opened at 6am and spent the entire day here as my "office." Yes, it was coffee with a bagel to start, a lovely sandwich for lunch and then I was there as they closed for the day at 3pm. No one minded at all. Comfortable seating and great coffee. I started the day with a toasted bagel with cream cheese. I thought it was going to be jalapeno cream cheese but it ended up being cream cheese topped with jalapenos. Okay, different but still good. Lunch was a ham and cheese sandwich that was nicely loaded and served with fabulous kettle chips. Filling and inexpensive. Wifi worked well and the place was quiet enough all day that I was able to work easily. A few Zoom calls here and there, comfortable. I would absolutely return to Dam Cafe.
Common questions about The Dam Cafe
The Dam Cafe is located at 2014 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States, Holyoke, MA, United States.
You can reach The Dam Cafe by calling +1 413-533-1866.
The Dam Cafe has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 746 customer reviews.
The Dam Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Dam Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Dam Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
The Dam Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
The Dam Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates.
The Dam Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating.
The Dam Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Dam Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
The Dam Cafe features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
The Dam Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Dam Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Dam Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Dam Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
The Dam Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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