Courtside Café – American
Courtside Café pulses with a vibrant energy where the savory scent of sizzling grass-fed burgers meets the aromatic steam of authentic pho and spicy bibimbap bowls. This bustling hub transforms the casual dining experience into a global culinary tour, offering everything from the decadent comfort of signature mac and cheese to the refreshing zest of hand-tossed salads and fruit-forward smoothies. It is a place where the morning rush for a specialty coffee seamlessly transitions into a leisurely afternoon over artisan paninis, all served in a space that celebrates fresh ingredients and bold, eclectic flavors.
161, Commonwealth Avenue, Amherst, MA, 01003 https://umassdining.com/locations-menus/around-campus/courtside-cafe0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, low-fat, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
Hearty entrees and signature campus favorites.
- BabyBerk Burger - $5: Famous signature burger from the babyBerk food truck Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- UMac and Nash - $5: Nashville hot chicken quesadilla with mac and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artisan Panini - $5: Freshly prepared hot ciabatta panini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho Noodle Bowl - $5: Authentic Vietnamese noodle soup with protein options and veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibimbap Korean Rice Bowl - $5: Authentic Korean rice bowl with assorted toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grass Fed Beef Burger - $5: Freshly prepared burger featuring grass-fed beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Sandwiches
Fresh greens and deli-style sandwiches.
- Grab and Go Sandwich - $5: Freshly prepared artisan sandwich Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Tossed Salad - $5: Freshly prepared salad with locally sourced ingredients Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Hot and cold drinks including artisanal coffee and smoothies.
- Fresh Fruit Smoothie - $5: Blended fresh fruit and natural ingredients
- Starbucks Specialty Coffee - $5: Freshly brewed coffee or espresso-based beverage
- Argo Signature Tea - $5: All natural loose leaf tea
Desserts
Sweet treats and artisanal desserts.
- Italian Gelato - $5: Traditionally crafted smooth gelato with fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Baked Pastry - $5: Assorted house-baked goods and treats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
Accompaniments and snacks.
- Loaded Tater Tots - $5: Golden tater tots with assorted toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5: Crispy golden potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Courtside Café
- People's Market — American
- Whitmore Café — American
- Roots Cafe — American
- Quad Cafe — American
- Worcester Commons — American
- Blue Wall Cafe — American
- Procrastination Station — American
- Berkshire Dining Commons — American
- Uptown Tap & Grille — American
- The Works Bakery Café — American
- Hampshire Dining Commons — American
- Franklin Dining Commons — American
