Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Amherst: 10:30 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (413) 256-0296 to confirm.
Location & directions
39 South Pleasant StreetAmherst, MA 01002
About Fresh Side
Fresh Side is a Chinese restaurant located at 39 South Pleasant Street in Amherst, Massachusetts. Our Amherst guide covers 69 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Fresh Side is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Service options include dine-in.
You can reach the team at (413) 256-0296.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 39 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002
- Phone
- (413) 256-0296
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Fresh Side’s weekday schedule with 127 other Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 71 hours a week, about the same as the local median (70.8 hours). 98% of Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Fresh Side is one of them.
Compared with 127 other Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 38 menus with 5,250 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.45, and half of all items are priced between $10.65 and $17.95.
We don’t have Fresh Side’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 66% | $15.22 |
| Chicken | 63% | $14.45 |
| Shrimp | 58% | $17.10 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 50% | $15.50 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 47% | $5.95 |
| Chicken Fingers | 45% | $11.22 |
| Beef Fried Rice | 45% | $10.65 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 45% | $13.45 |
Calculated from 38 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Fresh Side there are 37 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 51 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (10), Bakeries & Desserts (5), Chinese (4), and American (3).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Formosa, < 0.1 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeAmherst Coffee + Bar< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- ItalianPasta e Basta< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsInsomnia Cookies< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificMoMo Tibetan Restaurant< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Fresh Side's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Fresh Side open on Sunday?
Yes, Fresh Side is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Fresh Side located?
Fresh Side is located at 39 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002.
What is the phone number of Fresh Side?
You can call Fresh Side at (413) 256-0296.
Does Fresh Side offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Fresh Side. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Fresh Side open late?
No, Fresh Side usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Fresh Side?
There are 51 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Fresh Side. Nearby options include Amherst Coffee + Bar (< 0.1 mi), Subway (< 0.1 mi), and Pasta e Basta (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Fresh Side?
4 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Formosa, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 38 menus with 5,250 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.45, and half of all items are priced between $10.65 and $17.95.
Nearby places
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