Thanks to a friend for the referral to La Deliziosa in the Little Italy section of Poughkeepsie…read more Back in the day, this area was busy and now it's not. We did sit outside after 5 and it got busy as folks drove in and walked up after work. So, for us..I told hubby he didn't need to buy anything because he already had sweets in the hotel room. However once he had a look at the cases, he just had to buy something! His favorite is the lobster tail and cannoli and I had to get the black and white cookie. We sat outside and since I had to be on a call, hubby went in for a strawberry ice. No chocolate until the weekend . A couple of bites of the black and white cookie for me right away. It's not overly make my teeth rattle sweet and the crumb is very much like a cake. I ate the rest after dinner and it quickly had hardened. Hubby LOVED the lobster tail. 5 out of 5. Hubby took a taste of the cannoli and gave it a thumbs up. He enjoyed the water ice more than Ralph's because it wasn't as icy. Local businesses are so important to the local community and it seems that La Deliziosa is holding its own. Regardless let's keep them going!

Love love loveeeeeeee this place! Amazing little italian bakery with the old school blast from the…read morepast vibes. Their desserts do NOT disappoint. From mini desserts, cookies, cannolis, cakes, and fresh made italian ices, theres something for everyone. During their holidays, they make the cutest delectable themed treats too. I would highly recommend this place for any and all events and for no occasions at all. Its a small piece of heaven located in the little italy area of Poughkeepsie. A true gem!

Totally Adding Melts in your Mouth Velvet cake is Unbefrickenlievable…read more Great Staff, Very Sweet (pun intended) and great party Bundt Cake for Birthdays and Anniversary's and we've done a few of them. You've got to go at least once haha Worth the trip You won't be disappointed. Blessings

Went on Valentine's night. Selection was still great. They were delicious as we got three and…read moreshared. My complaint was that it said accessible but not easy with a wheelchair at all .

I've had several of the bakery items from The Baker's Tale but the carrot is my favorite. It is not…read moretoo sweet, as so many carrot cakes can be. The frosting and cake body complement each others' flavors very well. 'Luscious frosting! And the cake's texture would not make anyone suspect it's gluten-free. I'm also a huge fan of their gluten free lemon bars. Like the carrot cake, they are not too sweet. 'Not too sour, either. The whipped cream on top and ratio of custard to crust are appropriately balanced so that none of those elements overpowers the others (in flavor or texture). In addition to their products being delicious, everything is so fresh. I'm looking forward to trying some of their breakfast items from the grill soon. Also, because their staff is friendly and helpful, buying things there is a really pleasant experience. Such a great place to stop into for breakfast and/or a sweet treat!

I recently discovered Mad Batters/The Baker's Tale in Highland, and I'm a fan! These two bakeries…read moreoperate out of the same building - one is gluten-free and the other isn't. The pumpkin cheesecake from Baker's Tale with the rum whipped cream is out of this world good. I went back to buy up what they had in the case, because it's so delicious! I've also had their chocolate coconut scones that they supply to Mercat 1915, and those are also divine! Can't wait to try even more.

I had been dying to try Halfsies Cookie Co for the longest time. Primarily because the owner is…read morehilarious and doesn't take himself too seriously. Secondly, I need cookies..NOW! ***3000 years later*** After doomscrolling on IG and seeing they'd only be doing periodic/monthly drops, the FOMO kicked in. I couldn't possibly let these perfectly made cookies not have a chance to be introduced to me. My taste buds needed them. So I manned up (aka, stopped procrastinating for no reason) and finally ordered the sampler half pack. Beware: make sure you can share otherwise you're on your own kid. The ordering process was so easy, and despite the predicted snow and all, the cookies made it to me perfectly vacuum sealed and super quick! They're fresh, packed and shipped so that way you're getting great quality straight to your couch. I tried all of the 6 different flavors and my absolute favorite was the Chocolate PB Chip. I'm usually a classic chocolate chip lover but this one really made me fall in love with it. It's a chocolate cookie with peanut butter chips! SO GOOD. Also, if you hate raisins but love a good oatmeal cookie be sure to try the "I Hate Raisins" Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip. Bottom line: if you suck at baking or don't want to put any effort to eat some delicious cookies, be sure to order some on their next drop!

Phenomenal cookies! As someone who moved away from the area, I was sad that I would not be able to…read moreever taste the delectable flavors again, however, they very smartly vacuum seal the cookies for shipping so they can be enjoyed all over the country! Shipping is exceptionally fast and cookies were fresh and ready to pop in the oven immediately to reheat for enjoyment. Highly recommend the seasonal flavors, our most recent favorite was pumpkin Oreo chocolate chip, a mix of amazing flavors and SO decadent.

Got some desserts from here for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day and our minds were blown. The…read morechocolate mousse is the lightest chocolate mouse we've ever had, the pistachio chocolate cookies were amazing. There was also this raspberry bar that I forgot the name of but it was crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside, that one was definitely our favorite. Also it's so cute inside! All pink with what seemed like a hand-built cabana decoration around the register. Everyone was super friendly, and I'll definitely be back to share these amazing desserts with some friends and family. Sorry all the desserts pictured already have bites taken out! Couldn't resist!

We reached at this place at the closing time on Christmas Eve. They had already packed their 2-3…read morepieces desserts that were remaining. When we reached I asked them if they had anything left since the display looked empty. We bought one yuzu tart and one coffee/chocolate based tart. For the first time in my life non chocolate flavor was my first choice. It was soo delicious. I would definitely recommend this place and would surely go to try on the remaining desserts. People who worked there were nice too plus ambiance is very cute! Went there again the second time and trust me their desserts are exceptional. Great flavor, amazing desserts.

Lagusta's in New Paltz has always been on my radar- even back when I lived in Westchester. Now that…read moreI'm up in the sticks, it's kind of nice knowing I'm closer to them. So one day on my lunch break, I decided to finally swing by and see what they're all about- especially since their whole thing is chocolate. The space inside is cozy with a nice cocoa aroma that almost wraps around you like a blanket. This isn't just a chocolate cafe- it's a nice little wonderland where cocoa is the soul, but not the whole story. Alongside their truffles, you'll find hot chocolate, brownies, pastries, etc- all Vegan. I was really looking forward to the chocolate truffles, but the chewy texture threw me off. I expected that smooth, melt-in-your-mouth center like the classic ones. And I get it- these folks are completely vegan- even so, I hoped for a similar consistency in these- veganized of course. And I couldn't leave without trying the hot chocolate. Theirs needed more cocoa oomph. Still, the service was solid and the staff was great.

Please read before going in. Before walking in, prepare an idea of a budget. Try to gather some…read moreself control. Once you walk in.... Good luck! Ok so all began with basically everything house made. Milks, syrups, chocolates. Options of chocolates are wild. I of course had to grab a few and was utterly blown away but the flavors. Keep in mind, these are vegan. I normally don't do vegan. These were amazing. Spent 3 times as much on chocolates as coffee. No regrets. This is a paradise of sweets, little treats and coffee. What more could you need? Unfortunately no pictures. Didn't have enough brain power to pull out a phone while nibbling on delectable treats. So yea don't walk here. Run!!!

Eclectic food and really amazing people make this little joint a big hit!!! Purple people eater…read morethat was made was priceless. Bagels, duh New York, are great. As are the drinks - Got the Mocha Oasis and now I am in my own island. I am not posting photos because you should take the time to come to this historic place right next to Huguenot Historic site with 6-8 houses maintained since the 1700s or earlier!!!! And enjoy this wonderful town on one side and village on the other!!!!

The vibe was really sweet, lots of college kids hanging out felt like a movie oh yeaaa, nice…read more The staff that took my order was kind and we got our goods quick. I ordered the little cheesecake and it was good.... can't complain!

If we are in the area. We might stop by to pick up coffee and a pastry to nosh…read more One of the questions Yelp asks: is it pricey? It may seem that way, but you're paying for quality, and you get it. There are a few tables inside that seat four and some under the overhang. It's the baked goods that are the showstoppers. All of them are beautiful to look at and a delight on the tongue. They are not excessively sweet. It seems their forte is wedding cakes.

This was our second visit to Pastry Garden. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, it's a…read moreconvenient stop while running errands or shopping in the area. Our first experience, a little over a year ago, was fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful, the prices were reasonable, and the pastries were delicious. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to those memories. We stopped in shortly after opening to pick up some desserts for the three-hour drive home. Despite being one of the only customers there, we were not acknowledged for over five minutes and eventually had to ask if we could place an order. It wasn't the most welcoming start to our visit. We ordered two large cupcakes and two regular cupcakes and were surprised by the prices. The large cupcakes, which were only slightly bigger than the regular ones, were $6.00 each. The regular cupcakes were $3.25 each and were about the size of the mini cupcakes you might find at a grocery store bakery. We chose simple flavors--chocolate with chocolate frosting and vanilla with chocolate frosting--so there wasn't anything particularly unique or specialty-inspired to justify the higher cost. Unfortunately, the cupcakes themselves were disappointing. The cake was dry, and the frosting was very stiff, which made them less enjoyable than we had hoped. Given the price point, we expected a much fresher and more flavorful product. It's always disappointing when a place you once loved doesn't deliver the same experience on a return visit. While we have fond memories of our first stop at Pastry Garden, this visit left us underwhelmed, and sadly, it's not a place we'll be rushing back to.