The service is very good. The food was cooked very well and the price is reasonable. Coffee is…read morereally good.

Have been a customer here for over 20 years. Yesterday, I ordered my usual: Tex Mex omelette. I…read morehave always loved the way they made the toast. Of course,it was toasted on both sides of the bread. In addition, there was very light butter on both sides. Absolutely delicious. Yesterday, I checked my order & found the bread was toasted only on 1 side and untoasted on the other. So I sent it back to the kitchen. It came back missing the butter on both sides. I asked for the manager, a relatively young guy, tall, skinny. He claimed that the diner never made toast like that. What am I? In Alice in Wonderland? I've been getting it for years. So I sent it back to the kitchen for the 3rd time. This time it came back slathered in huge gobs of butter, melting all over the eggs. Now, I had mentioned that I can't have massive amounts of butter because I have a gallbladder condition. So I sent it back for the 4th time. This time, the manager came back with the take out plate piled high with all the pieces of toast I had rejected. It was a huge mess. The manager kept saying he was trying to help me. Help me how? Land me up in the hospital with a gallbladder attack? The next thing I knew was that he was sounding like he was going to throw me out of the diner. I took the toast that remained and threw it in the garbage (actually, the manager took most of it and threw it in the garbage.) Of course, by the time I got home, the food was stone cold. I know we are all under a lot of stress lately. Gas prices have been the last straw. But professionals are supposed to contain their emotions when dealing with customers. I have read some of the other posts. It seems there are quite a few unhappy customers. I don't want to sever my longstanding relationship with the Palace Diner over what amounts to a food fight over toast. It's really sad.

1/7/26 - stopped in for lunch at about 1:05 PM. It wasn't busy at all considering it was lunch…read morehour. The hostess brought us over to a table that needed cleaning and the floor under it, needed sweeping as well. We sat ourselves at the next table that was clean. I don't know how she could miss the mess on the floor. Our waiter took our orders - for me a medium rare burger with a side of onion rings. She ordered the deluxe burger; which comes with french fries and three onion rings, also medium rare. When they eventually came out, both burgers were beyond well done and cold!!! Then our waiter disappeared! I say waiter because I had to wait around for him to eventually be summoned from back in the kitchen by someone who didn't look old enough to be behind the bar. He looked at me like I was making it up. I cut the burger open and it was obvious it was overcooked! He asked if I wanted it replaced?! Sorry for the inconvenience, but it's not what I ordered! What do you think - was in my thought bubble. He never came by to refill the coffee, or ask how everything was? When the bill came, I was charged for the deluxe burger & for side of onion rings. What I ordered was a plain burger with a side of onion rings. The waiter "explained" that's how the computer figures it out. I mentioned to my lunch partner that the boss must be off, today. Everything seemed to be going downhill. It's rarely like that. It'll be a while before we go back, after that slap in the face. This wasn't our first and only meal there. We've been there dozens of times.

Dined at Dutchess Diner, (first time since I was a kid). I…read moreordered the patty melt and fries, and it was excellent! We loved the large chocolate sandwich cookies and linzer tart. The reason for the 4 stars was the service. Our waiter was very friendly, but forgot many things with my family's order. My mom ordered coffee with her dessert and they never came by with a refill for her. The Pepsi was not carbonated and even after they gave us a new one, it was still flat.( maybe something wrong with the machine?) I would come back, and hope for better service next time.

The service was amazing, ambiance superb, and the food was out of this world delicious! This was…read moreour first time sampling this diner but definitely not the last. My wife (53) said this was the absolute best breakfast she has had in her life, ever! We will be back to try lunch or dinner. Very extensive menu!

Today I visited City Line Diner in Poughkeepsie with my family. I called ahead and was told the…read morewait would be about 10 minutes. When we arrived, we ended up waiting close to 30 minutes. While waiting, I noticed another group that stated they were a party of 9 was seated ahead of us, even though there were only 7 people, while we were a party of 6, including children. That left me confused and frustrated, especially since we had called ahead and were patiently waiting our turn. I left feeling disappointed and uncomfortable. I can't speak to why the wait list was handled the way it was, but the experience made me feel that we were treated unfairly. I used to come to this diner often, and because of this experience, I will not be returning. More importantly, I hope no other family has to leave feeling the way we did today. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day with my family ended in frustration and disappointment. Thank you for ruining what should have been a meaningful day.

Gateway Diner has the BEST breakfast! I am obsessed with the pancakes and sausage! The service is…read moreexcellent and the place is spotless! And what other diner has a drive thru?

Smells bad outdate and needed to remodel and smells liked pee gross and food is ok but the place…read moreneeds remodeling and prices are expensive just lower it's down

My husband and I went to our Easter dinner to the Ship Lantern Inn. My initial report was bad…read more The service was exceptionally great. My only complaint is that I did not get what I expected. The only thing that was really bad is that I ordered NY Style cheesecake with raspberry glaze When I had it when we got home there was no glaze and the cheesecake was not good. Overall I cannot complain on the service and attention. Thank you Matt for talking to me.

We went to this restaurant twenty years ago and never went back. Heard it had been renovated and…read moredecided to try again yesterday. Walked into the first door to be greeted by fake florals and Christmas tree lights. Opened the second door and saw the same dark place and was overwhelmed by an all encompassing odor that made us turn on our heels and go to Crew in Poughkeepsie. I'll take full responsibility as it's obvious that others love this place. It's not you, it's me.

I am not the world's biggest pancake fan, but I like them. My wife, who is a fairly big pancake…read morefan, wanted to visit Village after doing a bit of research while we were on vacation in the area. Although I'm normally Team Savory at breakfast, I make an exception if it's my first time visiting a place with pancake in the name. Village is located in a mall near the Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie border. The inside was very clean and nicely decorated. Service was very good. Although my Turtle Pancakes were well constructed and looked fantastic, the pancake base was not great. It had an unpleasing mouth feel, lacked fluffiness and didn't have great flavor. My wife had a similar reaction. I don't know if this was a "one off" bad batter, but we were surprised that a place specializing in pancakes didn't have this component of their food on automatic slam dunk mode. The toppings were tasty. I only ate about one-third of my pancakes. Partly because it was a large serving. Partly because the pancakes weren't really enjoyable. Maybe they're usually better, but I couldn't say. 2 Stars for the pancakes themselves, but in light of the toppings, service and atmosphere, I'll rate my experience at 2.5 Stars overall.

My personal experience of coming here hasn't changed in a big way, as I feel an update is…read moreappropriate. The business is still operating well, bringing in a decent amount of customers which I've noticed passing by in the mall hallway, adding additional upgrades to the interior and menu, and also great customer service. I'm very thrilled to see the menu and the offerings, as many just stick out. Every meal I've gotten has been very good, and the staff work hard for it. I was thrilled to see on our recent visit how attentive our waitress was, she kept checking in and had wonderful manners. Unfortunately, we never got her name. Also, an older busboy and server had wonderful manners and didn't get his name. Something to keep in mind is that some of the items are pricey compared to the last couple of years. We found some items at a great price. For a fairly quick and easy meal, consider this stop.

A no-frills diner that has great customer service and fairly good coffee. My girlfriend and I split…read morethe gluten free French toast and were a bit underwhelmed as the toast was not thick but to be fair, I did enjoy the meal and the total cost for the gf French toast, side of eggs, and a coffee came in at about twenty total for the two of us to dine here. The menu has many options, and I would definitely come back if I was in the area to try more of their dining options. I recommend you give it a try if you are in the town of Poughkeepsie. As always people SYOY!!!

With a name like Alex, I had very high standards and expectations for it!…read more Solid breakfast spot in downtown Poughkeepsie and easy to get to from the Amtrak. My partner and I got the cheddar omelet and the house made corned beef hash with eggs (over easy). Both delicious and fueled our journey across the Empire State Trail Hudson walking bridge (which is about a 15 min walk from Alex's). Service was friendly and attentive and the space itself was spacious and hometown diner-like. I'd return back to try some of their lunch options too!

Cute spot but the food is comparable to Panera. The…read moresandwiches and wraps are missing something to set them apart from competitors. Baked goods are giving size over quality. Order at the counter. Find a table, display your number on the table and the staff will deliver your food. Simple but missing something magical. Don't get me wrong you can get a solid meal here, it just won't hit the spot if you know what I mean. Cheers, The Mocktail Madam

I visited Sugar and Spice the other day while we were upstate and the ambiance was giving cozy…read morecafé. The service was pretty fast and friendly. You ordered with the cashier and they come out with your food but you don't have a proper server! Now onto the food. We tried the french toast. which tasted very good. The texture was good, the portion size was pretty average and overall I'd give it 7/10. Price-wise, the meal felt reasonable. I'd rate it as a good visit for a quick breakfast to start your day.

Stopped in for hot chocolate on a cold day. Service was good. They gave me hot chocolate with…read morealmond milk--happy to have that option. I had a BLT with French fries. Food was good. It was a little chilly inside, that was the only drawback. Ambiance was good, it's a cute small place with lots of good offerings. I chose to stop in because of the variety in the menu.

I wish I'd written this review sooner...I came a few months ago while interviewing for a job. The…read morereviews were great, so I thought it a good idea to stop in for a coffee and a meal. I don't remember now what I ordered, but what I do remember is that I made a mental note to become a regular should I accept a job offer. Well, I did accept an offer and will be back in short order! The food was delicious and the service is quick and friendly. Great spot for a coffee and breakfast. I parked around the corner and walked a minute to get in...parking was tight right in front.

I visited Buttermilk Falls Inn looking for a place to propose to my now fiancé. Not only was a…read moreblown away by the amazing scenery, but the people there could not have been more of a joy to meet and work with. Everyone we met with was more than willing to work with us to plan a spectacular day that truly ended up being special. Kelly worked most directly with us and went beyond all of our expectations and truly did an unbelievable job. Amazing day and amazing people all around. I have been telling everyone about Buttermilk falls and the pictures speak for themselves!

https://foundingfarmers.org/2026/01/24/foreclosure-suit-hits-iconic-buttermilk-falls-inn-amid-public…read morecontroversy/ Sadly in foreclosure....horrible experience. After returning for many years..this beautiful property is falling apart. I reserved Pony's Pad and upon arrival they moved me to another less appealing space due to "maintenance issues" with no prior notice. Too many issues to note here. Management didn't call me back to address the issues I had after several emails and messages. Trip Advisor recent reviews confirm negative experiences as well. Use caution if considering this location for any type of stay or wedding venue, Its future is uncertain. (see above link regarding foreclosure status)