5 STARS - The Best Takeout in Poughkeepsie at Lola's Café Lola's Café is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Poughkeepsie. Their takeout is absolutely amazing -- always fresh, fast, and full of flavor. They make the best homemade black bean burger I've ever had. It's perfectly seasoned, hearty, and honestly unbeatable. The café itself is cute inside, with a warm, cozy vibe, but it truly shines as the perfect takeout spot. Whether you're grabbing lunch on the go or picking up dinner after a long day, Lola's never disappoints. I also love their daily specials -- creative, delicious, and always something new to look forward to. Service is always great! If you want consistently great food with a homemade touch, Lola's Café is a must. read more

I originally chose Lola's for its location -- halfway between me and the friend I was meeting. She is also gluten-free, so wanted to be sure she had many options. And boy did they!! I'm sharing again that I rarely give 5 stars for a first-time visit, but Lola's gets it. Yes, it's small -- but it's not cramped. You just want to get there early if you're dining in. What we had was so fresh and delicious -- my friend got a sort of bowl with fresh apples and grilled chicken, and I got the cobb salad. Delicious, not overwhelming, but perfectly filling. Can't wait to return -- my goal is to eat my way through the entire menu. :) read more

Lola's Cafe - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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Cute place. It is small, so not a ton of tables. We sat at that back table, right next to the back door which people were going in/out of during the busy lunch rush and it makes a loud slam every time. So that was less than desirable. Order at the counter and they bring your food out. Everyone who worked there was quite friendly. There is also a water station. Menu offers a good mix of soups, salads and sandwiches. And everything we had was fantastic. read more

Lola's Cafe is a cool, relaxed spot with solid food. I had the hanger steak wrap really flavorful and cooked well, the peanut noodles were delicious and definitely hit the spot. Simple, good quality means. Would go back. read more

Lola's Cafe - Street Corn Steak Wrap + pesto pasta - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I wish every casual restaurant was more like Lola's: *personable interactions with staff (like, they are inquisitive and want to make sure you get what you need) *menus that cater to mainstream and vegan/vegetarian audiences (and with plenty of options on both) *reasonably-priced ($12-14 for most plates) We tried the blueberry tofu sandwich and the thai peanut tofu wrap and they were both fantastic! I appreciate that the vegetarian options tended to have protein in them rather than just lacking meat. I also tried the peanut noodles and they were to die for...next time I might ask for extra! Inside is cute, and although it's small with square footage, there are actually lots of places to sit and eat. They have a serve-yourself water station (that their helpful staff pointed out to us, even suggesting that we simply ask the folks in line to excuse us so we can get to the water). Quick, easy, DELICIOUS, and affordable. Wins all around. read more

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I had the homemade vodka pasta and it was perfect!!! Hey Yelp I already have a review of this place posted!!!!! read more

2nd time getting food here and still does not disappoint! Braised short rib grilled cheese was RIDICULOUS! So good and will be my go to! read more

Lola's Cafe - Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Lola's Cafe on Washington Street in Poughkeepsie is located close to the Metro North train station. That made it a convenient place to grab a quick bite as I was dropping my daughter off to catch the train. It's small, clean and friendly. The staff and the customers tend to be young. Marist College is nearby. I picked a Baja Chicken wrap. A side dish came with the order so I picked a black bean and corn salad. It was a nice meal that came relatively quickly. The food was good but not extraordinary in anyway. The seating was comfortable but the tables are too close together. I would have preferred to have not overheard the conversations of the college students to my right or the mother and son to my left discussing more serious matters. But we were seated so close together that it felt as though we were sharing tables. I get the fact that the staffers are doing their best with a small space. read more

Lola's Cafe - Baja Chicken wrap with Black Bean & Corn salad - A burrito and a wrap, both filled with lettuce and other ingredients, are placed on newspaper-lined paper, alongside a cup of black bean and corn salad. - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

The food here was good. Everyone enjoyed what they had. My husband had the brisket grilled cheese and he really enjoyed it. Love the vibe in here and a good selection of drinks in the fridges at the back. We came on a busy lunchtime and all the seats were taken. We Were told by a member of the wait staff that they would seat us when seats became available and we tucked ourselves out of the way but then another groups of 4 came in and asked another member of staff and sat down before us. Just a word of caution as I feel like it should have been a seat yourself situation and then we would have been on the look out. Otherwise really enjoyed. read more

Lola's Cafe - Behind the counter - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

We decided to go to Lola's after a very quick research for a place for lunch that had vegetarian options. What a great surprise to get there and not only see those options, but also a vegan menu! Even my husband decided to order vegan after that. My Thai wrap was divine, side of fries on point. My husband ordered a blueberry tofu sandwich that was pretty good, and the side of peanut noodles was so delicious. We were so happy to find a place with plenty of vegetarian options, the staff was very friendly, and overall, just good vibes! We will definitely come back. read more

Lola's Cafe - Thai wrap with side of fries - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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TLDR: I got delivery and ordered some items that weren't quite my style, but this place has a good looking menu with other items I would gladly try, and you shouldn't hesitate to try this place too. Onto the details: My meal here was more of a three star meal, but I am upgrading to four in good faith. For one, my order was DoorDash. My food and experience may have been totally different if I had dined in house. Many people exclaim the food is fresh and the service is great! I ordered the BLAT, a grilled sandwich with bacon, baby greens, avocado, tomato, and chipotle mayo on toasted whole wheat. My sandwich was a little over-toasted for my taste, and I wonder if they used butter or maybe that's where the mayo comes in? Because it was a little oily in my opinion. The bread overpowered the ingredients. I also feel the sandwich could have used some seasoning with some pepper or other spices. That's just my opinion! Really! There wasn't anything egregiously wrong with this sammie, I just have preferences for lightly toasted bread without the use of butter or mayo for the toast. I had the red fox wrap as well, made with crispy chicken tenders, melted cheddar cheese, bacon, Cole slaw, romaine lettuce, and BBQ sauce. This was a pretty good tasting wrap with a lot of great texture, but the BBQ sauce was a little sweet for me (again, my preference, it's a me thing, not a them thing). The fries that came with each dish were a pretty small portion, but I'm not sure that's a bad thing. The sandwich/wrap were pretty filling, so it might be just the right amount. I got the spicy peanut noodles and pesto pasta salad. I think most people would be a fan of these, but for me they were a little heavy on the vinegar or sauce and light on seasoning. They reminded me of something you might have at a family potluck. Would probably be a family gathering or office lunch crowd-pleaser, again, but again not my thing. Aside from always giving businesses the benefit of the doubt, this place has a pretty good-looking menu--maybe I just didn't pick the best things for my particular palate. They have all kinds of wraps--baja chicken, street corn steak, turkey club, autumn chicken. Sandwiches--short rib grilled cheese, hot chicken, burgers. Pitas and paninis--grilled ahi tuna, chipotle turkey, chicken bruschetta, tomato mozzarella, turkey brie. They also have bowls, soup, gluten free dishes, various sides and salads. Will try again. read more

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What a wonderful place !!' Went there for lunch The food was wonderfully delicious!!! Highly recommended it!!!

Lola's is so amazing! Everything I tried has been wonderful. My favorite is their peanut noodles as a side, especially as one who isn't a big fan of fries. Their flavor is insane, I just wish there was a little bit bigger of a serving. My only other downfall is their hours. Monday - Saturday 10-6 really limits being able to go!! read more

Lola's Cafe - Mexican street corn wrap - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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sandwhiches handled with care service quick and friendly asian slaw, not fresh, picked up the refrigeraton taste in the spicy peanut noodle bowl no peanuts or peanut sauce mostly over bearing chilli thai red pepper sauce. I asked for ahi tuna an add on this was fine and served raw not seared. overall, be weary of what you get in this dish. I did like the noodles not rice noodles read more

Ordered the Caesar salad with meat and it was a solid choice. The salmon was cooked perfectly and had a nice crust on the outside. Romaine was fresh and the croutons were crunchy without being too hard. The dressing had a bold, garlicky flavor which I liked. Our server checked in just enough and refilled drinks quickly. The place was bright and not too noisy. I'd order this again for sure. read more

Lola's Cafe - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Lola's Cafe was a great spot to visit. It is obviously a popular local place. Almost everything is house made and you can taste the freshness. The only drawback for me is that they don't have espresso or cappuccino. They have regular drip coffee which wasn't bad. I was just looking for better coffee options. It was super cute and the staff is extremely helpful. Overall great experience read more

This place was ok. The food was decent and we appreciated some veggie options. Too much salad dressing on what I had though.

This place is awesome! The food is good, the ingredients are fresh and well-made, and the staff is very friendly. The ambience is festive and relaxed. A lot of people coming off the walkway choose to eat here. The one downside is the lack of parking. You can find street parking usually, but it does get busy. We ordered three bowls, and everything was delicious. There were no errors in our dishes and we loved it. I would highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back. read more

Lola's Cafe - Bowl - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Rotten avocado in my black bean burger. Now I have a horrible stomach ache. Very disappointing

After a long drive up to PK we were starved and stumbled into Lola's. We lucked up on some street parking but did notice a small parking lot in the rear of the restaurant. Lola's is such a lovely cafe with the cutest interior setup. After being greeted and taking a look at the menu, we ordered and found a seat at the window bar. For me the Asian Chicken Salad and Paris tea from Harney and Son's. For the lady a Red Fox wrap and fries. The food was so fresh, and tasty. Lola's is known for their peanut noodles so I grabbed a small container of those from their cooler, as well as a chocolate cream pie and chocolate chip cookie. Everything was so good and service was amazing. You can tell by their customer base that Lola's is well loved in the community. Serving up Wraps, Salads, Soups, and Breakfast, from a large menu, with monthly specials, Lola's is a place to eat, commune and work. Excited to return. read more

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Lovely place to grab good food at a decent price. Service was great. Staff helped us decide what to eat and everything was just delicious. Ambiance was cozy and perfect for quick weekday lunch read more

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Food and service is always 10/10. Great pricing for what you get. Popular be prepared to wait a little - not too long though.

Always a favorite lunch spot, Poughkeepsie or New Paltz. Fresh clean easy meals and always delicious and portioned Fun polite and friendly team. Eddie is great for the community with the give back. read more

Great little cafe off of the walkway over the hudson. No parking lot so you either have to find street parking or park a little up the road. They have a pretty big menu to choose between. A lot of sandwiches. I got a grilled chicken pita sandwich which was very filling and delicious. I also got a side of some kind of noodles with peanut sauce. That was also really tasty. It was great overall and the food comes out quick. read more

Lola's Cafe - Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwich - A chicken wrap with a cross-section showing chicken, lettuce, and tomato, alongside a serving of pasta with sauce, on a checkered paper-lined basket. - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

This place was ok. Short rib grilled cheese was cheesy, but the tomato chutney and short rib were almost non existent. The French fries were overly salted. The salt granules were visible and there was a ton of it. (Frozen fries too) The Baja chicken wrap was plain, but fresh tasting. Nothing too exciting...my Stella on tap tasted like it wasn't the freshest-low carbonation and tasted like a dirty tap. No table service, you go up to order.. read more

Their wraps are amazing (try the spicy chicken one) as are their Crumbl-sized cookies. I highly recommend Lola's.

The brussels sprout salad is remarkable. And the prices are incredibly cheap for the quality you get. Highly highly recommended.

Good food. Easy takeout from work. Fries are always great, sandwiches can get soggy after 5-10 minutes.

It's quaint and clean. But let me tell you, they do some serious to go business. We placed our lunch order yesterday and they must have sent about 6 to go orders while we were waiting for our food. I got the turkey with Brie panini and my daughter got the cheese burger. They were both very delicious. I only just wanted a little salt but that's just me. This place was very good. read more

This review is for anyone considering using Lola's for a catering event. I attended a wedding at an orchard in Milton for a friend of my wife's. I was expecting a regular catering experience with your usual choices of chicken or fish and some small appetizers. What I experienced instead was a cocktail hour that I will remember forever. They provided a choice of two different types of fruit infused waters to enjoy during the wedding ceremony. Then during the cocktail hour, there was a constant rotation of delicious choices such as tuna in a waffle cone, leg of lamb, mini hamburgers accompanied with a shot of vanilla milkshake, and many other delicious choices. Then for dinner they had a steady flow of specialty wood fire pizzas, Caesar salad, and two out of this world types of pasta (one with red sauce and one with pesto). Finally, for desert they served churro's with chocolate sauce, mini cupcakes, fried dough and fried Oreo's! I would not be leaving this review if the service was also not phenomenal. Each and every server was fun and engaging. They were very attentive and dressed appropriate for any level of event (corporate function or birthday party). Now I have to plan a party just so I can experience Lola's again!! Great wedding..great food and great service!! read more

Ok - when you come through the door get ready for a unique experience. It's busy, crowded. You order yourself and then you hunt for a table or counter seat. In general, seats open up when your food is ready. Ok - enough about the place - the food is great. Unique menu items along side diner standards. All fresh and flavorful. Wraps, Asian salads, grain bowls, etc. Family run and it shows it. read more

If you take one thing from this review it's PEANUT NOODLES. A must order side dish. Lolas has been a PK staple for me for years and the quality has never changed. I love love love the bruschetta panini, the black bean burger and the Asian salad. Recently tried the Asian rice bowl with tofu and was so pleasantly surprised with great flavor. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and everything tastes super fresh. I do wish they had more veg options especially the rotating soups! They also have fresh desserts though I'm usually too stuffed to indulge. Life hack in the nice weather is to take your food to go and head up nearby stairs and enjoy the sunny outdoor tables on the walkway! read more

Lola's Cafe - a sandwich and french fries - A takeout meal in plastic containers includes a grilled sandwich, spaghetti, and a vegetable dish, set on a black outdoor table. - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Obsessed with the BLAT I get it for lunch all the time !! I sub it w a wrap and it's amazing !! The fries r so yummy too !!

A brisk Autumn stroll on the walkway over the Hudson. A walk that started on Highland to the other side on Washington Street. As I descended the stairs I came across Lola's Cafe. I must commend the hospitality of this place. The young man working the counter was Awesome! He must have graduated summa cum laude in hospitality college. A very personable and friendly lad that sure knows how to run a business. We had the carrot ginger soup which was creamy, sweet and savory. The ginger added a little touch of heat which blended nicely with the sweetness from the carrots, a warm bowl of satisfying comfort. The Southwest chicken Cobb salad was huge. All the veggies were fresh and crisp. I loved the black beans, tortilla strips, corn and the horseradish ranch sauce the best. The grilled chicken was a little on the bland side, but was tender and moist. We also had the chicken parm sub with a side of fries. The sub was a buttermilk chicken cutlet with a slice of mozzarella and red sauce on toasted Italian bread. Gluten free bread is available on request. The chicken was moist and tender but taste was on the bland side, nothing like a little salt and pepper can't fix though. This is really a great little Cafe that apparently does very well on takeout orders as people were picking up orders they placed online and on the phone. There is one unisex restroom that is kept pretty clean. Credit cards and cash are welcome forms of payment. They offer different specials everyday and the menu is simple and unobtrusive so there should be something for everyone here to enjoy. Since my belly is all fueled up, time to make our way back to the other side of the Hudson on the walkway. Thanks Lola for a great meal! read more

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Lola's food is out of this world good. I have eaten here several times and never had a bad meal. I was just in a few days ago and had the salmon wrap, chili, fries, peanut noodles, and piggy mac. Everything was wonderful. They also have a nice selection of baked goods for dessert. The atmosphere is very casual and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. Food comes out very fast. They do a lot of takeout, but they also have a small dining area inside and outside. Very impressed with this place and looking forward to my next time here. read more

Located at the base of the Walkway Over the Hudson it was a convenient place to have lunch after we walked the pedestrian bridge. Service was extremely friendly and the food was excellent. We shared a short rib grilled cheese and a vegan bowl, both were great. read more

Fantastic cafe located under the Walk on the Hudson to grab something to eat before or after exploring the old railroad bridge. I had the Brussel Sprout Salad topped with fried brussel sprouts and warm sliced chicken. The rosemary vinaigrette was a nice addition to the bacon, cranberries, and candied walnuts. There are a few tables and counter seating. Order at the register, find a seat and they will bring the food to you. Very nice people. read more

Lola's Cafe - Brussel Sprout Salad - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I ordered the chicken sandwich and fries. It was pretty much what you see is what you get. My only small complaint was that the portions of the fries were a little skimpy. If you're ordering take out like we did, I'd highly recommend finding a table near the Hudson walkway. If the weather is nice, the ambiance is relaxing, peaceful and in my opinion much better than sitting in the restaurant. read more

Lola's Cafe - a chicken sandwich and french fries - A fried chicken sandwich with lettuce in a bun, served with French fries and pickle slices in a clear plastic container on a wooden table. - New American Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Lola's Cafe has Vegan and Gluten Free options. I had the special pear salad with grilled, seasoned, chicken breast on mixed greens, goat cheese and candied walnuts with a delightful dressing. The special corn soup of the day has a spicy kick, with just the right touch of cream. Wished I lived in the area as this place is great. Downside is no where to park on a busy street so come early at 11:30am or order to go if you live in area and have someone run in and pick it up. read more

Want to have a guilt free lunch? Come here! Such fresh food and a lot of options from sandwiches to bowls fo salad. Had the south western Cobb salad. The horseradish ranch dressing was so tasty and creamy. The chicken was really tender! It was a filling salad. Highly suggest! read more

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