We're from California. While sailing up the Hudson from NYC to Albany we tied up in Kingston for breakfast. Luckily we found the Half Moon Rondout. This place seriously has the best donuts, egg sandwiches, and babkas - especially the babkas. The owner JT, is a genuinely gracious guy. read more

Such a cute little café with a cozy atmosphere! Street parking was easy to find, making it a convenient stop. The cinnamon sugar hot donuts were definitely the highlight--soft, fluffy, and absolutely worth ordering. From what I noticed, it seems to be a popular spot for tourists, so it had a lively vibe throughout the day. Overall, it's a charming café that's worth stopping by, especially if you're craving the hot donuts! read more

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The inside has tons of seating and has a warm, cozy environment. The service was great; the cashier and the other employee making the food in the back were helpful. But sadly, their matcha is genuinely terrible. I'd get it if it was cheap matcha, but it was $7.25 just for very poor quality matcha. They don't have bagels. It did take a while (over 15 minutes) for just a bacon egg and cheese and a baguette with cream cheese... I've gotten it at places a lot faster before. It also wasn't much sandwich for the price I paid, and I had to put the ketchup on myself bc they wouldn't do it... the sandwich itself was good though, and I really liked the texture and taste of the bread they used. I won't be coming back but I can't say this place is *bad*. read more

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Half Moon is an absolute gem - such a cute, cozy spot to start the day. Their apple cider donuts are to die for--perfectly soft, flavorful, and everything you want in a cider donut. The babka is just as impressive: rich, delicious, and clearly made with so much care, we ordered a chocolate slice to eat in and a whole cinnamon loaf to take home. Everything tastes fresh and homemade, and it's the kind of place that's worth going out of your way for. A must-stop if you're in Kingston, especially if you love great baked goods and don't forget to order a side of flavored seasonal latte with your pastries :) Service was great and quick. read more

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An uneven weekend (our hotel as well as where we went for dinner the night before were both disappointing) was about to come to an end and we needed to fuel up for the journey home. Yelp came to the rescue and we found ourselves... here. Cats aplenty (from hats to posters) which is an automatic 5-stars from the Mrs. We bounced around the menu (loaf of babka here, egg-and-cheese sandwich there, some desserts over that way) as well as coffee and an Arnold Palmer. Each item was purr-fection. (Hey! Half-Moon started it, dang it.) Seriously scrumptious eats. Not that cheap but worth every penny. This is exactly the type of place you expect when you're in the heart of a historic part of town. Charming and quirky and full of great energy. Cool workers, too. (Now if someone could tell us what that weird relic of a machine-contraption was when you first walk in... you'd help my family settle a bet.) read more

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Def made to order cake donuts. They were served hot off the oil. Sadly they are very oily donuts. Almost drainage my hands. One of these guilty pleasures in life. Skip the made to order and get the other donuts and sweets. read more

The ambiance is amazing. Delicious babka and donuts. The egg sausage avo sandwich is delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

Hard to find a delicious breakfast place in Kingston but this is the one. The other places are just typical average breakfast American diner type. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Sooo ok.... does perfection ever get old?! Nope. Thank you Half Moon Roundout! Thank you my Dasher! Half Dozen Hot Donuts Cold Brew Old Fashioned & a shot of pistachio, xtra shot, raw sugar & whole milk. Yup. Dragon get outta the donuts please! Dang y'all enjoy a beauty Friday & Happy Weekend now. Please remember that it's still a bumpy ride! Seat backs up & seat belts on please still. Stay safe. Stay amazing please! Yumm to the donuts & coffee yum & yea! Hey, if ya don't mind the holes then fact that half was missing should just be ignored please. Aww u just smiled. Yay! I ate it. shhh please hugs Ohh yea their coffee is excellent & always full of superlatives! What's a superlative? Try their coffee, find out! Fun! read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Half Moon Superlatives-Half a Doz donuts & a Cold Brew to you too! Enjoy yumms - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

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People go in search of monstrosity. I search for all things chocolate. Half Moon has a strong "if you know, you know" energy. So after reading about Half Moon's famously known chocolate Babka in several Hudson Valley publications, coming here, had to happen. Located in Downtown Kingston (the Rondout Waterfront District), this was a nice breather while hubs submitted some paperwork for his realty side hustle. Whether you're looking for a power breakfast, lunch, a Chai, lemonade, Hot Cocoa, Turkish Tea, coffee, or a place to just unwind a bit, Half Moon's got you covered. While some cafes are treasured for the food, others are vibe-forward. Half Moon, is a bit of both. This space is large with hardwood floors, a powerful brick wall, a collection of framed art on the opposite wall, sitting nooks and two green rustic wooden communal tables. Overhead menu lists egg sandwiches+other items, drinks while their covered shelf, includes muffins and other pastries. My cranberry muffin was good and reminded me of a muffin I could get from those coffee/bagel/muffin carts in NYC. I came, conquered and picked up a chocolate babka loaf for home. Do know it's $30. But believe- if you're a chocolate fiend, this is for you. Kaira has a tremendous warm energy. She even suggested that the Chocolate babka would taste 100 times better if you slice off a piece, melt some butter in a skillet and let it get those brown buttery edges instead of putting it in the toaster oven. That shit tasted good. Thank YOU! read more

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Food was great, can't go wrong with a grilled cheese. Service was very Friendly and welcoming. Nice small quiet cafe. 100% recommend trying it. Go support our local businesses and go get yourself a donut and coffee!! read more

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This place was great! It had a NY feel when you walk in and everyone was friendly. The owner was so gracious and took time to talk with us and even gave one of us a free slice of babka. We got the chocolate babka and my girls immediately fell in love. Our group also got the hot fresh donuts and everyone agreed they were awesome, but they still tasted good the next day. Would totally recommend to anyone. read more

When people talk about the chocolate babka, they're not kidding. Holy cow. I should NOT have eaten the entire slice but it was amazing. Add blazing fast internet and you've got an excellent combination... especially for someone like me, stopping by while on a river cruise where the internet has all the power of a peeing grasshopper. It's cute, too .. just what you'd expect from a small town bakery. The service was a wee bit slow but given they were letting me use their internet, who am I to complain? I downloaded a buncha buncha Netflix so I can watch on the boat (THANK YOU) when I'm feeling the need. read more

This was our second time visiting while in town a few years apart. The babka is legit, and the donuts are great. The coffee was good, too! It's worth a stop; grab a loaf of babka to go. We were the first customers through the door right at opening, and the service was excellent. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

Saw a review of this place and decided I had to try it. Absolutely delicious!!!!! Ordered a lemon cream donut, Boston cream donut and a fresh old fashioned donut. Truly amazing! The fresh donut was warm and pillowy. Absolutely stunning !!! The smell in this shop is like an old nostalgic bakery. Blood sugar spiked for sure...but worth every bite. read more

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underbaked babka made with palm oil made me sad. half moon is half baked - not really a coffee shop not really a bakery. maybe good enough for the stroller crowd that are just happy to come out of the rain. read more

First off, I took no photos because I never thought I was going to review this place. I just saw a sign in the window..."hot donuts." I entered with high expectations, but found room temperature donuts, which were very small. A basic ring donut with chocolate icing...$4.00. A small ring donut cut in half, with a very mild pistachio filling...$5.00. A total of $9.00 for two donuts that were not "hot" and were rather mealy. The sign by the register said 5% discount if you pay with cash. They wanted $9.00. I get a text message after filling out a survey with my e-receipt, telling me that you pay 5% more if you pay with credit. I know, 45 cents isn't much, but when you are paying $9.00 for two donuts, it is the principle of the thing. Rewrite your sign. Have it say what actually happens. There's no "discount" when you pay with cash. There is a penalty if you pay with credit. As for ambiance ? It's a nice old building. It seems to have a fair amount of customers who seem to enjoy it. As for that, I say good for them! I'm not in that group, however. I've found that food in New York seems to have a pattern. It's overpriced and overrated. read more

What a great little shop! My partner and I have stopped in downtown Kingston a few times but never got a chance to make it to this area. Now we know better! Upon entering we were greeted by such friendly staff. The donuts here are made to order and thus, super fresh, 100% worth the wait since they literally make it when you order it. We wanted something savory/more filling as well so we tried the bacon egg and cheese on toast and it was excellent- tasted like a grilled cheese. We also tried the chocolate babka and rainbow cookie. Everything was perfect. The shop is small but they do have some bar style seating. Highly recommend and cannot wait to come back! read more

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Best fresh powdered sugar donuts ever!! Highly recommend stopping in. Nice atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff. The Lo and the Caramel Latte were excellent also. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Powdered Sugar Done - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

Vegan Chocolate Babka?! Wow. That's next level awesome, and it tastes like there's zero difference from regular babka- amazingness. (I am a non-vegan who tries vegan dishes.) Apparently it's also baked in a totally separate allergy-free facility as well for those who are extra sensitive to certain issues. Retail staff went out of the way to strike up extra friendly conversation and connection as well, which is really going the extra mile to make people feel welcome, and is much appreciated as a visitor. Cute shop with lots of items to browse, most of the seating is outside, which is tricky in winter, but good for bringing dogs if you can hitch them to the fence while you order inside. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Vegan Chocolate Babka $25 So Good!! Freezes well too - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

A wonderful café! Great coffees and delicious sandwiches. I had the egg, cheese with hash brown on Texas Toast. This was decadent and comforting. Another stand out are their fresh hot single donuts- with sugar or not. Both are YUM. Their staff is friendly and accommodating. The overall vibe of the café is relaxed. Cool décor. Indoor & outdoor seating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Single sugar donut - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

Friendly service, good donut, fantastic local vibe and ambiance. Check out this cute little shop

Good coffee, lovely counter service and AMAZING babka! I've tried the donuts and crumb cake too but I blacked everything out besides the sweet taste of that decadent chocolate babka. The baked goods are on the pricier side but just fantastically delicious! Definitely stop in! read more

As you can see I couldn't wait to take a picture of the donuts .... It was that good The kids that work there had the most amazing attitude and behavior for teenagers and being from NYC, my my ... I say no more. The kids that work here had such a great attitude it was refreshing. My donut was cooked through, not over cooked and still crunchy on the outside. Being a baker myself I am all too aware that just 1 minute can mean overcooking your baked goods. The owner runs a successful show here and the place isn't overpriced! I LOVE it read more

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The donuts are pretty good! 4 out of 5. This place is cute and it has donuts so I was already going once donuts were mentioned! Service is good, fast and friendly! 4 out of 5. Go try some hot fresh donuts! read more

I stopped by because their sign outside is cool. The donuts are made on the spot and you are given options for the type of sugars sprinkled on. I got the blueberry sugar topping. These donuts reminded me of my mother's donuts. She would make them on occasion. They are doughy and heavy. Not light and fluffy. They tasted good. Also reminded me of the AAFES store donuts but better. They are not the world's worst donuts. The next day I tried the chocolate babka. It was good and very sweet. A little too sweet for me. A big chocolate taste profile. Independently run store with friendly employees. read more

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A made to order donut shop next to a taqueria...that is so Kingston. Friendly owners (with a great sense of j humor), strong cold brew, and fresh, hot, the fluffiest you've ever eaten donuts. Their hours are awesome (no place else was open when I needed breakfast at 7am on a Tuesday and they close at 5pm...after my snack time). Back to the donuts...three choices...cinnamon/powdered/plain and a host of baked sweets and treats. And there is just something so wonderful about them arriving fresh, hot, and not greasy. Grabbed a piece of coffee cake for later...I make no promises about how soon "later" is. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Sign about a crazy woman and a donut - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

Stopped at Half Moon on my way out of town. Unfortunately they suffered a power outage from a blown transformer, but the staff was super kind and accommodating and I was still able to walk away with yummy treats. I got a cold brew and a scone and took a raspberry lemon filled donut to go. The coffee had great flavor and the scone was yummy and filling. The standout was definitely the donut. It was so light and airy. I wish I got more, so I will definitely be back. read more

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Friendly staff made to order donuts were delicious. The chocolate Babka Load was spot on

We've gone to Half Moon a handful of times now and have loved it more each time we go! The donuts are made to order and come in regular flavors such as powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, and old fashioned. They also offer specialty flavors sometimes which are always a hit such as fruity pebbles and oreo. They are so fresh and delicious! The atmosphere is adorable inside and the employees are extremely friendly. Best donuts we've tried in the area! read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Powdered Sugar Donut - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

I was in town with my family for a few days and stopped in here to pickup breakfast. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy. They were very patient with me as I figured out what I was going to order. I ended up getting the cinnamon sugar cake donuts, a breakfast sandwich, some chocolate babka, and a couple of ham+swiss croissants. Everything was delicious. In particular, the cinnamon sugar donuts were really good. I usually don't like cake donuts but I would definitely go back for theirs (they sell them fresh/warm). read more

THE BEST DOUGHNUTS! We stopped here during our bachelorette party and JT was so amazing. What a very sweet and welcoming establishment. We all loved the lemonades and coffee - not to mention the made to order doughnuts! Those cinnamon sugar are soooooo good. Love this place - will definitely be back!!!!!! read more

Be warned. This is one of those foods that once you taste it.. you cannot untaste it. The donuts are HOT and delicious (I had the sugared) the berry scone was outrageous. Coffee.. perfect... hot and fixed perfectly. They even put the sugar in for you which doesn't seem like a big deal but no one does that anymore! Pastrami, egg and cheese made fresh and toasted to perfection. But.. best of all.. the food is that much more delicious because the staff is so genuinely friendly. It's just an amazing feel-good spot that's 100% worth the stop or detour if you need to make one. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Pastrami, egg and cheese - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

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This doughnut changed my life forever - literally the best doughnut I have ever had!! If you want to find the worlds' most delicious doughnuts, look no further. JT, owner, was on location, and we were warmly greeted right away. The selection at Half Moon is remarkable. The babka weighs 24 ounces and is not to be missed! Anyway. The doughnuts. Amazing! Hot out of the fryer. Crispy outside, so steaming hot! Delicious velvety bite make you coming back for more. They are open early on the daily, so this might be my go to spot for a coffee. read more

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The food was pretty good but the ambience was only so, so. You could use a bit of a refresh. read more

If, like me, you find yourself in Kingston thinking "I would like donuts and coffee for breakfast this morning," you should come here. I recommend the made to order old fashioned donut, washed down with an espresso. read more

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The coffee is good and the doughnut is delicious. Obviously that lady doesn't know good doughnuts. Take it from a food loving fat guy, very yummy. The babka was delicious as well. read more

Best donut i ever had! And i dont even like donuts. Cold brew was full strength! Whoah ho! read more

I got the peppermint, hot chocolate, and it was absolutely divine. Not too much peppermint! Their donuts are so delicious and made to order. The owners are so kind and easy to talk to. It's always good vibes when we go! Cute bar for people to sit at, and you can see everything happening behind the counter which is pretty cool. Love it here! We go all the time. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Peppermint hot chocolate - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York

I think that some people miss the point about this cute cafe in Kingston NY. This place is special because of the people that lovingly serve you and the charming decor and the great little town which is Kingston. Do not miss out on the delicious marble cinnamon loaf; it's truly exceptional and the lady on Yelp who viciously criticized the donuts, should give them another try because they really are pretty yummy. read more

Half Moon Rondout Cafe - Donuts Near Me - Kingston, New York