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!!!

I like the location and the ambience. There aren't a lot of selection but understandably it's a…read morechocolate shop cafe. They do good lattes and some lunch menu's pretty good. But the iced tea the other day was really watered down. And it happened before. But my biggest peeve is the tipping set up. I hate that it feels like subtle pressure and the awkwardness of it. It is really irritating. I think the owner should just raise the f***ing price and pay the employees rather than the annoying s**t.

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!

Iced chai was absolutely delicious as was the grandma sandwich. I also had the banana gluten-free…read morevegan cake and it was like as if it wasn't vegan or gluten-free. Delicious! Service was absolutely wonderful! Loved the vibe and fabulous searing! Do yourself a favor and visit! A+++++++

Food is always fresh, packed with flavor and made with creativity! This is my daily spot for coffee…read moreand i rarely miss a day without it. Their robusto beans provide the caffeine i need during my early morning commute - love that they are open at 6:30am! One of the very few cafes that are open this early. They have a $22 lunch combo during the week which is also great. You get a sandwich or salad with a side and small drink. Great options to choose from. The staff and service is amazing and you can tell they care about what they're doing here. If you work remotely or need a free space to sit down and chat with a friend, the ambiance is perfect for that. Highly recommend!!

Super cute bakery confidently off of 84 selling some pastries ive never seen before. I really love…read morethese baklava cookies soaked in syrup and they seen to rotate flavors based on season too. Great spot to stop in and snag things as a gift, and there are some books, pantry items, and a few kitchen decor items too sometimes.

I can't believe this place has been here for 4 years already, and I never noticed it before…read more It's in a small mini-mall on Route 52. They carry an array of imported Greek foods and crafts. It's also a bakery where they make baklava, brownies, Greek cookies, and specialty cakes. There are a couple of quaint bistro tables inside, where you can sit and have a cup of coffee and a Greek inspired butter biscuit; baked in, Wappingers Falls not far away. Many of the items in the display case are baked on site. The proprietor is knowledgeable about her products and will answer almost any question you might have. The pastries are not overly sweet, which I particularly care like. There's a small parking lot and a few spots out front.

One of my favorite coffee spots! My daughter always wants to stop here after her ballet classes, so…read morewe've become regulars. The staff is always friendly, the café is clean, and I love the big windows that make it feel bright and cozy in every season. I also got lucky on my last visit--they let me try a new wellness drink that's officially hitting the menu tomorrow, and it was absolutely delicious! They also have convenient parking, which is always a plus. Definitely a place I keep coming back to and highly recommend.

Sad this place was not good. Popped up as a try on places in New Paltz latter was an entire glass…read moreof oat milk and ice. staff was also rude and didn't know which flavors they had for lattes. .

Anytime I spot hot chocolate in any given café menu, I'm tempted to order a cup. It's a weakness…read more That's how I ended up at Ridge C., nestled right on the ever-bustling Main St in New Paltz. I popped in one winter lunch break and was hypnotized by the promise of that cocoa comfort I love. Ridge C. isn't just another cozy café. They have an entire wall lined with spices and loose-leaf teas in clear, labeled Mason jars. It's like a tea lover's dream. I was in my element. But let's talk hot chocolate. The first time? Disappointing. Bland. Still, I gave it another shot. This time requesting they go heavy on the chocolate. Nope. My 'heavy on the chocolate' request slipped into thin air, because round two was just as bland. Tip: Parking on Main Street is a nightmare and the meter maid's out here like it's a sport. Save yourself and look for a side street instead.

I love a cup of tea too much to not stop into a shop like this. This tiny, cute, tea oasis and…read morecovered wall to wall in spices and loose leaf teas. It's is nestled in this small little one room house. Everyone working here was so kind and friendly and took the time to give me a few whiffs. I ended up brewing a mix of blood orange and two types of mint as a cup of tea to go, and even took a small bag of loose leaf home with me. The brew he concocted was so flavorful and the right mix of orange and mint. Perfect for warming me up for another walk on a very cold day. The brewing took a few minutes so I was able to grab a seat, smell a few more teas, and await my hot tea to go. A few things to know! There was only one or two seats, so this is not a cafe to sit and relax, definitely only a grab and go. It is right off of the main street so not hard to find at all. If you are a fellow tea lover, you'll be keen on this great little spot.

I just moved to the area and this has fast become one of my favorite stop-offs for a sweet treat…read more When I drive from New Paltz to visit my family in Newburgh, I always pass Cherry Top on Route 32. The sign is enticing, as it always has a different flavor (or two) of soft serve each week. Last week I had the Pumpkin Pie & Lemon Custard swirled together, and it was insane. It reminded me a lot of Egg Nog, in a great way. They had a Cappuccino flavor that I really regret not trying a couple of weeks ago. I 'm going to pass by again today and needless to say, I'll probably stop and get a cone even if it's 40 degrees out. P.S. They also have tons of delicious-sounding Hershey's hard ice cream flavors, and the prices are reasonable. I got a small soft serve twist cone (which was a reasonable size - not Lilliputian and not gargantuan) for about $2.50. Totally normal prices, and the employees are friendly.

Ice cream was delicious and prices weren't outrageous. Hard scoops and soft serve were good. Would…read morego back.

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.