New Cafe Opens in Downtown Pittsfield

Hand Crafted Catering and Events brings customizable lunch and breakfast options to the city center.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A new cafe called Hand Crafted is set to open in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 3. The cafe, owned by Hand Crafted Catering and Events, will serve a rotating breakfast menu and customizable lunch options including sandwiches, salads, toasts, and grain bowls.

Why it matters

The opening of Hand Crafted Cafe adds a new dining option to downtown Pittsfield, which has seen some turnover in recent years as the city's center continues to evolve. The cafe's focus on fresh, flavorful, and customizable menu items aims to provide an elevated yet approachable lunch experience for local residents and workers.

The details

Hand Crafted Cafe is the latest venture from Hand Crafted Catering and Events, which was established in New York City and has commercial kitchens in the Berkshires and Boston. The new cafe, located at 26 Dunham Mall, will allow guests to customize their sandwiches, salads, and other lunch items to their liking. The cafe will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Hand Crafted Cafe is set to open on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • The cafe will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Hand Crafted Catering and Events

A catering and event planning company with commercial kitchens in the Berkshires and Boston, which is opening the new Hand Crafted Cafe in downtown Pittsfield.

Justin Carafotes

The owner of Hand Crafted Catering and Events, who says the goal of the new cafe is to offer Pittsfield an "elevated yet approachable" lunch option.

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What they’re saying

“Our goal was to create something elevated yet approachable. We wanted to offer Pittsfield a lunch option that feels intentional, fresh, and a little bit different.”

— Justin Carafotes, Owner (news10.com)

“It allows guests to build something familiar or create flavor profile entirely their own.”

— Justin Carafotes, Owner (news10.com)

What’s next

Hand Crafted Cafe is set to open its doors to the public on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The takeaway

The opening of Hand Crafted Cafe in downtown Pittsfield provides a new dining option for the city center, offering customizable and elevated lunch fare in an approachable setting. This addition aims to contribute to the ongoing revitalization of Pittsfield's downtown area.