This is the best cafe I've had the pleasure of being introduced to in a while…read more My goodness, where to begin. Heavenly Garden Cafe is a small cafe in a nondescript aging strip mall. They've done a good job at sprucing up the exterior of their shop so you do have a bit of a hint of the goodness that lies within. Once you enter, the shop itself is pure cuteness. They have electronic ordering near the door, QR codes on each table so you can easily order from there, or you can order directly at the counter. On my first visit, I got one of their smoothie bowls. I got it with a coconut base (instead of acai) and ordered the crispy berry smoothie bowl. It came with tons of beautifully fresh berries, pecans, and almond butter. It was divine. For my beverage, I got their coconut latte made with almond milk. It came beautifully presented with coconut shavings on top and a small cookie for dipping (are you serious?!? So lovely). I think I literally exclaimed, 'So lovely!' when they brought it to my table. Everything also tasted amazing. The coconut latte was made with beautifully rich and smooth espresso. It was completely dreamy. So much so, that I ordered the same coffee on two additional visits while I was in the area. On my second visit, I got their turkey panini which was one of the best turkey sandwiches I've had in a while. Perfectly toasted and filled with spinach, cheese, and grape tomatoes--I loved every bite. One my third visit, I got their breakfast toast made with veggie spread. It came with an ample pile of veggies and herbs and a scrambled egg on top--amazing! Both the turkey panini and the breakfast toast also came with a side salad. Additionally, one morning I ordered a fruit bowl, which was filled with fresh berries, banana, and kiwi. The service is kind and the prices are reasonable. Seriously, what a gem! Get to it!

Heavenly Garden Cafe was a great find! I had the spinach and feta croissant, which was buttery,…read moreflaky, and packed with a delicious spinach and feta filling. I also tried the Coco Cream Smoothie with pineapple, mango, and coconut. It was creamy, refreshing, and the perfect tropical treat. The only reason I'm giving three stars is because the table next to us sat uncleared the entire time we were there after the previous guests had left. As someone who worked in restaurants for years, I know things get busy, but a clean dining area makes a big difference. The food was good, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Great food. We had chicken salad on croissant and a delicious nova lox toast breaking…read more The ambiance was upscale brunch but chill. Service was very fast and servers were very courteous.

Met a friend for lunch at this beautifully designed restaurant. Though busy, we found a table…read more Despite going to the counter to order, the staff were very nice and accommodating, delivering food to the table and obtaining other items as needed. There are breakfast and lunch items as well as some Italian items for purchase. My Prosciutto de Parma sandwich was fresh and came with a side salad. I also purchased a bag of chips and hot tea ( which they refilled for a second pot). Very nice restaurant with accommodating staff.

Norma's Wappingers has a great vibe with plenty of tables and space, plus outdoor seating. It's…read morealso very baby-friendly -- they have toys and even a changing table in the restroom. They may also have live music sometimes. Prices are good, although the portions are on the smaller side. They have a lot of bread options, so it's a nice place if you're a smaller eater. The food was generally good: Iced Matcha Latte -- 2/5 Iced Coffee -- 4/5 Classic Turkey -- 4/5 Yogurt -- 4/5 The B.E.A.S.T. -- 5/5 The place looks clean at first, but looking closer, I noticed quite a few flies and some dust on the floor, which took away from the experience. Drinks were okay overall. Still, the food, atmosphere, space, and baby-friendly setup make it a good spot.

LOCATION: on the tiniest Main Street I know Adorable…read more"downtown " Wappingers Falls, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley, just 12 minutes from Metro North's New Hamburg station on the Hudson River ( green) line from Grand Central Station, NYC. I mentioned this cute little town because it's just one of the little niches along the Hudson river that makes a perfect little day trip. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: really quaint storefront, and first impression.Enter through the cafe door which also functions as a retail shop for handmade objects like soaps, etc. The gifts have an upscale vibe-worth a trip back. We had about 15 minutes to kill before attending a Yelp event across The Street so we opted to take the chill off by purchasing a hot beverage at Norma's. The staff is pretty laid-back, friendly, but laid-back. If you're in a hurry, I'm not sure if this would work. The hot and cold beverages are very straightforward and you can get some vegan options here. There were two behind the counter, but I felt they were a little engaged in their personal banter and we're not that attentive. Not a real sense of urgency or purpose. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh but once they did give us their full attention, we let them know that we were waiting for an event across the street and didn't have a lot of time. They asked us if we'd like to sit down with our beverage and we opted to do so since it was pretty cold outside. We ordered two hot chocolate And two homemade biscuits. They gave us a table number stanchion for the table and let us know they would be bringing it to us. We did not need to wait. We took the three steps down to the main dining area, where we were pleasantly surprised that they were having a live event - in this case it was a storytelling event. There was a table available for the two of us so we sat down and quickly realized that the table was so off-balance that it post a potential safety hazard. When I placed my hot chocolate down and rested my wrist, the entire table tilted forward toward me. This is an easy thing to fix, but my guess is that it's been this way for a really long time. That's unfortunate. All that aside, the room was really cozy and had a lot of character - lots of two top and four top tables to provide a very intimate setting with each one having a good view of the small stage Minutes went by and there was no biscuit delivered. More minutes went by and we began to wonder if they had forgotten. I guess is that they weren't making the biscuits from scratch so most likely they did forget. Since we had already paid for everything with a pretty generous tip, we waited a a few more minutes. Time ran out when we noticed that the event attendees were lining up across the street. That's something we could see from the really great big windows that faced Main Street. Reluctantly, my sister and I got up from the table and headed to the counter where we had made the order. We let them know that we needed to go and asked if the biscuits were ready. They seemed perplexed at first and then a lightbulb moment. Yes. I suspect they did forget the order. I wouldn't bother so much but two biscuits and two hot chocolates. It was about $20 plus tip so when they recognized that the biscuits were still missing, they asked if we would like to take them to go. The lack of awareness was disappointing because they were clearly not busy with anything else A minute or two later, they emerged from the kitchen with a small bag, presumably containing the two biscuits. Service was definitely lacking, particularly for what is a bit of a higher priced venue. Maybe we caught them on an off night but my sense is that laid back attitude is built in to the business model. Would I return to Norma's? I'm not sure. The hot chocolate was good, not from a mix, but would it bring me back? I'll let you know.

The owner will accuse me of being rude and having a "tone". I was supposed to listen to her going…read moreon and on with the same abrasive tone she accused me of having. If I tried to speak at all that is rude??? This was after her daughter hung up on me without even letting me complete a sentence. So I called back and the owner answered. I bought two $5 scones that turned out to be baked yesterday and were cold and hard from being kept in the refrigerator. According to the owner **I** was supposed to ask if they were fresh, or cold, or needed to be warmed up. It was all on me to find out. Really??? I wasn't supposed to assume they were fresh. Seriously?? It's a bakery. The **common and accepted practice** for a bakery is to sell "day old" baked goods as just that.....day old, and for a slightly lower price than same day freshly baked. Customers are supposed to know that they are buying a day old product and not same day fresh. The fact that they are selling a product and not selling it as day old is dishonest. Why would a customer be *expected* to ask if the scones are fresh? And one wonders how many days they would continue to sell those same refrigerated and old scones? I have purchased from their stand at the Beacon Farmer's Market many times and loved it. The young man who I buy from is great, always friendly and nice. The woman, who I assume is the owner is a horrible, rude woman. She went on a tirade about how I was supposed to find out if the scones were fresh, just on and on and on, and about how rude I was and my "tone". In her opinion the customer is always wrong. Awful person, obviously on the defensive. What a horrible way to run a business and a horrible and unprofessional way to interact with a customer. Just an awful woman. Here's a little tip....if you let the customer speak, finish a sentence and listen to them rather than not allowing them to speak they might not have that "tone". As soon as I tried to speak I was "rude", simply because I was speaking and not listening to her tirade. This woman is the rudest and most hostile business owner I have encountered. Oh.....I also bought a pie....that I just looked at. I specified apple and strawberry. The box is labeled apple and strawberry but the pie inside is blueberry. And the bottom crust is not done.

This a cute little shop with three tables. The service by Yaya could not have been friendlier. This…read moreis such comfort food! The whole experience is a thumb's up! We got the steak & Guinness which tasted wonderful--like beef Bourgignon. We also had a turkey & stuffing handheld which was also delicious.

A Great Breakfast and Lunch menu. We've had every item on the menu and it's all good…read more I like that the menus have just enough items on it too. I've brought friends there who've never been and they love it. It's really quaint with great decor with a nice view of the small planes and jets that come in too. Grandkids love it. Paula and her staff are very personable. Dinner menu is great as well. It's a Good experience, never feel rushed at all. Weekends have some great music in the evenings. Check out Paula's website and come check it out. I'll probably see you there.

My family and I decided to finally visit Paula's for breakfast and we were very happy that we did…read more The food was delicious and good portions. Friendly staff and great service. The atmosphere was relaxed and the views of the runway where planes were landing and taking off was indeed a plus. Overall wonderful experience and a true gem. Will recommend to anyone and cant wait to go back.

I went there last Thursday evening with my son for dinner I…read morehad been looking forward to ordering the mussels and was not disappointed They were delicious I started off with a crock of French Onion Soup which was excellent Then the Classic mussels For me it was just enough The waitress was pleasant and attentive She was an excellent worker The ambiance was nice and quiet even with it being crowded I counted the amount of mussels after I ate and there was 31 It was on the menu as 1 1/4 lb so it was impressive for there to be that much I would definitely recommend Dutchess Biercafe if you're looking for a nice place to eat at It's on Main Street in Fishkill New York Enjoy yourself

Food was good, not great. Service was a zero. We waited a long time for putting the order in, and…read morethen 45 minutes later the food arrived! Everyone around us was served sooner, even though they arrived after us. Dog friendly at outside table. No napkins or silverware until we asked after the meal was served. Popular place.

What a gem I found close to home. Best of both worlds ! Jamaican & Dominican dishes combined . Was…read moregreeted by the owner Ingred who was so inviting! Sat at the bar and had great small talk convo. I ordered the jerk chicken with white rice and beans all the flavors were there an it was amazing . She made me a passion fruit marg which was so tasty. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes. Need to review the oxtail next time for sure. Small and cozy place. It felt inviting and the type of establishment I would definitely stop by for a drink or two. If you're ever in the area stop.

We finally made it here tonight for dinner and we are so happy that we did. We love Caribbean food…read moreso we had to come visit. The space is on the smaller side, not a lot of tables. Loved the decor. They have decent size bar which was nice. We were greeted and seated right away. Started with rum punches , freshly prepared and my god were they good. For apps we had with the jerk dry rub wings. So tasty!! I am a bit of a wing snob and these were good. Would def recommend blue cheese vs ranch as dipping sauce but that's just me For dinner we had the jerk chicken and pernil. Love that they have different rice options, white, rice with peas and Moro. Jerk chicken was flavorful. Spicy! Pernil was good. Tender. I enjoyed it. To finish it off we had the in-house Dominican tres leches cake. Amazing so so good. We did also order a beef pattyto try but had to bring that home, was so full! Can't wait to try it tho. Would highly recommend going. They also offered happy hour specials which was great. Vibes were definitely Caribbean and we were loving it.

This is a local gem. It's small and cozy and inviting inside but I can see it getting pretty busy…read moreduring the breakfast hours on weekends so plan accordingly. Bert is the baker and chef and he knows his craft. I got a fruit cake ( very moist and rum filled ) and a gingerbread house and both were phenomenal. From what I saw spying at patrons plates the breakfast and lunch food look delicious and everyone seemed very satisfied with what they had. The menu is somewhat seasonal it seems. For example , I've heard Bert does a good chicken pot pie but not during the holidays bc he concentrates on foods for that time of year. Remember that this is a mom and pop kinda place. Only one person in front and Bert in the back so don't expect fast service. But that is why you should come here to rub elbows with the locals and just enjoy life and good food.

Lovely little gem "  hiding " on Robinson Street off Main Street Fishkill. Service was wonderful…read morewith our young waitress with a smile. I ordered the egg/cheese/bacon Croissant ( they do offer other breads) it was finger licking good, yummy croissant. My two friends ate the Quiche with much delight. Coffee was served, strong and pipping hot. They have many delicious deserts, cakes, pies and breads for sale. Way better than any dinner, try them and you will become a fan. Bert the owner will welcome you with a great smile.

We arrived just as they were opening. The vibe is kind of cold. The place was messy. We just…read moregrabbed some coffee because nothing else really looked appealing.

I love this place! It's a little market and coffee shop. Reliable basics for breakfast and lunch…read moreand also some exceptional imported treats in the market. They also have a great leather couch in the back to sip and read on.

Stopped in for a quick soup for my daughter and a few items for our dinner tonight…read moreMy small shopping haul comprised of 2 pounds of fresh mozzarella, a box of large round ravioli, a pound of prosciutto, and a loaf of Italian bread. No sense holding onto your wallet. These items will be pricey, but there aren't many places where you can stop in for some Italian delicacies and the service is always with a smile

Good, I'm leaning strong to return for another sandwich . had a chicken parm, although they bake…read morethe chicken instead of frying it, i prefer the fried, my waist knows. other than that, i would come back try a few other things if im in the area.