Had the best Reuben ever the other day for lunch. And I have been a Reuben lover for 50 years!

The music here is A-LEVEL !! The staff is super cool, vibe is super chill. A little quirky! Some sad sack whining baby fart gave 1 star for having to walk through the kitchen to get to the restroom?? That's so cool! So different! Enjoy. read more

The crispy duck was delicious. And there was enough for dinner the next day. Service was very good. And the live jazz was fabulous...especially since I knew 3 of the musicians. read more

- awesome homemade breakfast - very friendly service - waffles smell divine - you have the go the bathroom through the kitchen, I think they do they on purpose do you can smell the waffle batter They tasted regular though - crème fraiche with the fruit is delicious - I loved the fried apples - super large portions - coffee could use some work - bacon is made crispy - eggs were ok - fully stocked bar - ambiance is very bingo hall read more

When I walked in the door, I immediately noticed the warmth of the fireplace and it was so cozy! The soup was equally comforting. Very nice ambience and pleasant employees. I will return again, given the chance. read more

Very cute place! Breakfast sandwich was outstanding AND affordable. Would love to come back for the Jazz Soup some Saturday. Service was casual, and kind. read more

An outpost for live music, great cuisine and a relaxed hang. The owners have made Lydia's into a must stop restaurant/ music venue. Excellent food, just serving dinner currently. Chicken Provencale', corn chowder and salmon are just some of the great dishes. Chef Roni kicks ass in a creative kitchen with smart and whimsical flavors. Excellent desserts, and Live jazz and other music on Saturday nights. Patio with firepit. You can't go wrong at Lydia's. read more

Delightful homey place I've loved the breakfast omelet , the refillable coffee and friendliness of staff. An all around treat. Fireplace dining in winter adds ambience read more

We decided to try Wesley's/Lydia's since we had not been in many years. How nice it was! Inside is clean/neat with a fire burning for a c hilly morning. It was self-serve coffee to get started. Husband had a giant omelet with toast and breakfast potatoes that he said were seasoned beautifully (instead of plain and bland as some are...). I had my own "ask" an order of corned beef hash with one egg. Asked for the egg fully cooked. Neither of us could think of one thing to change. My egg was fully cooked but not dried out. The owner(?) came around to top off coffee twice and was very helpful to others coming and going. Specials on the board sounded delish for lunch- (seafood stew!). We thought the prices were perfect- not for the out-of-town, high income folks only.If you have not been since it was a deli- GO! read more

Perfect simple quiet place where you can think and talk without being bombarded with music, at least in the daytime when I eat there. Food is fine, owner operated, gentile service. read more

My boyfriend and I came here two days in a row for breakfast. Everything was DELICIOUS. Coming from the city, we enjoy and need some good food. Lydia's did not disappoint. Quiet and friendly atmosphere with a DIY coffee bar. Day 1 we both had eggs over easy with corned beef hash and we split the pancakes. Day two my boyfriend couldn't stop thinking about this pancakes so that's what he got. I went with the 2-2-2 w/ cinnamon French toast, eggs over medium, bacon and a side of the sweet potato and smoked turkey hash. That hash was absolutely amazing and I added the eggs yolk into it. I can't wait to try and duplicate that recipe as best as I can when I get home. read more

Lydia's Cafe - That was the sweet potato and smoke turkey hash and he's still working on those pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stone Ridge, New York

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I'm guessing I was directed to the employee bathroom? Food review: 1 other person occupied a table. I ordered eggs, bacon, and home fries. After a wait of 20+ minutes I asked about my order. The bacon was burned and black, so were the home fries. I didn't finish them. The eggs and coffee were fine. Although I'm banned (don't know how they'll know it's me), I wouldn't anyway go back. read more

No mask requirement or signs on the entrance door or on the outside. Employees and patron are also without masks. FYI beware

Lydia's amazes me yet again. It's a Monday, mid-afternoon, and my cupboards are bare. I think of where I've had reliably good food and Lydia's is the first spot that comes to mind. Looking at my copy of their lunch menu, I call to ask about the soup of the day, but then I see "Shrimp Poboy". Now you have to understand that I lived in Pensacola Florida for 29 years and had access to fresh seafood any day and any meal that I desired. Also I was a frequent visitor to New Orleans where poboys were born and bred. I wondered if I was up for possibly being terribly disappointed by ordering a Louisiana sandwich up here in the Hudson Valley, but I was hungry for shrimp. Shrimp Poboy, sweet potato fries and a Coke $12.10 -- so far, so good. Back at home I'm nibbling on some fries while opening up my foil-wrapped sandwich. It sure looks good, and shrimp are falling off -- a good sign that Lydia's doesn't skimp on their shrimp. Ok. Here goes. Biting into the Poboy brings me joy. I am impressed. The shrimp are fried just right, it's dressed with lettuce and tomato, and it has a nice spicy mayo that gives it a good 'ol New Orleans kick. I'm full halfway through, so I'm saving the rest for a snack when I get home from work later tonight, and there are enough fries leftover for two more meals. I was so excited about finding a shrimp Po boy up here that I forgot to take a picture before I ate half of it! read more

Lydia's Cafe - The other half of my Shrimp Poboy with sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stone Ridge, New York

Heavenly food, music and occasional listed other entertainments-literary and theatrical.Amazing specialties...Don't miss the favorites- crispy duck , pan fried salmon, and an array of beautiful desserts. We came for dinner and stayed for music- the night was perfection. Very generous portions, to boot! Friendly host and sweet waitstaff. Sometimes gets busy but we wanted to linger. This is a dream come true. Winter weather also has fireside dining! read more

I LOVE Lydia's - every time I come here it brightens my WHOLE day. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and super efficient and you can literally be in and out in 5 mins (if you've called ahead to order your food). Sometimes that efficiency is super important especially when I'm running late! I would recommend for Breakfast & Lunch any day and every day. I haven't had dinner here yet BUT it's on my to-do list. I recommend Lydia's to everyone! read more

Macaroni and cheese and...duck?? At first my though was "eww", but I had dined at Lydia's and had the duck dinner. It was pure perfection. So, as I had promised in my first review, I went today and got the duck mac&cheese to go. I changed my review from 4 to 5 stars because of the following: I walked in at around 1:30PM. The restaurant was due to close in half an hour (it was Sunday). I asked if it was possible to have the duck mac and cheese to go. It was not part of their Sunday menu but they obliged me and made it fresh. Can't beat that. I previously complained about the service. Today, I was helped immediately by a woman with the sunniest disposition. Even though I had take-out, I gave her a big tip. I had to. She was great. She new the customers by name. I guess they were regulars. She made me want to be a regular. Oh, the duck mac and cheese. Genius. It just may be my new drug of choice. See you soon, Lydia's. read more

Stopped here for lunch while staying in the area. Everyone in our group loved their meal. The fries are amazing. Big portion sizes as well. Definitely try this place out if you're in the area. read more

Great food, at amazing prices. Dinner was so good. I went in there thinking I would eat everything on my plate, because I was so hungry. I could barely get through half of my shrimp po boy sandwich. read more

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We were visiting the area and after searching for restaurants that were open, and we ended up at Lydia's because it was open and nearby. I'm so happy this happened because we loved it! I had the beef soup and it was delicious. My wife had the burger and we shared chicken wings as an appetizer. I also had the chicken meal and it was some of the best fried chicken I've had - it was flavorful and very crispy. The place was cozy and the service was great - attentive, prompt and welcoming! Roni (the chef) was very nice and attentive to detail in her cooking. She spoke to us a bit about her process in smoking meats, making broths, and making her special crispy duck. We loved it so much we decided to come back the next night for their NYE dinner. They had live music and a delicious meal. I had the crispy duck and a delicious carrot cake for dessert. The place was full of what seemed to be family and friends, so it seems like it's a local favorite. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area. We'll come back here next time we're in the Catskills! read more

Lydia's Cafe - two men playing music in a living room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stone Ridge, New York

Great local breakfast place. Love the omelette. Fresh ingredients and quality eggs. Great service and attitude too. read more

Lydia's Cafe - Great local breakfast place. Love the omelette. Fresh ingredients and quality eggs. Great service and attitude too. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stone Ridge, New York

This is it! A real home town, comfortable and always welcoming country style restaurant . We have made this little gem our kitchen away from our kitchen. Ronnie, Mark and Jody (the owners) make everybody feel at home . And now the best part - it's real home cooking everything is fresh and cooked to order . You all come and bring your friends One other note - try their soups - delish !!! B&J P.S. Ronnie is probably one of the best bakers this side if the Hudson. read more

Simply put .... A charming little family-runned cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music on Saturday nights with a delightfully unexpected dinner menu. Cozy, friendly ..... worth checking out. read more

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Cute place. On Wednesdays the place turns into a quaint Mexican restaurant with salsa music. read more

Lydia's Cafe - Cute chalkboard wine and beer list - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stone Ridge, New York

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Best ham and cheese omelet this side of the Rockies. Great service and nice calming atmosphere makes it a compulsory Sunday morning ritual along with the NY Times which is sold on site. I love this place and will try out their Tuesday night special very soon. read more

Service was bad, which is typical nowadays, but more un pleasantly, the food went through us pretty quickly. Luckily we only live 20 minutes away. Yuk. read more

Lydia's recomend to us by man in an antique barn and wow did he do us a favor! This place was so cute and the folks were super nice. And the food was delicious! Everything was homemade. My husband had beef vegetable soup with big chunks of veggies and meat. Wonderful flavor! I had a shrimp poor boy with spicy mayo, yummy!! If you are in the area, this is not to be mossed! read more

The Friday night duck is best kept secret in Ulster County! Exquisitely crispy and scrumptiously tender. Paired with delectable sides and lovely wines to choose from. Ronnie and Jodi are welcoming and delightful. It is always a pleasure to eat there. read more

What a mess. I don't even know where to start. We should have had a clue when the waitress/bartender had to look up how to make a dirty martini. Next clue, the salad with Greek dressing. I was not aware that greek dressing is just oil with a splash of vinegar. Salmon with white wine and capers? There were 3, count them, 3 capers on the plate with dry tasteless rice. Let's talk about the black crab cakes. Yes, crab cakes turn black when you burn them. So when you complain about black crab cakes you get told your taste buds are off. I guess if you are used to eating bland, unseasoned food burnt crab doesn't bother you. Then there was the 15 minute wait for the bill for the over priced gruel and the snide comment that it is too bad we aren't staying for the music, it's pretty good. I hope the music is better than the trash they try to pass off as food. read more

Nice home like environment but short staffed and they were getting many orders wrong. Check came no line item pricing. Limited service get drinks yourself. If you're just getting a coffee and a pastry it's fine but not great for breakfast. read more

We went in around 3 PM one day to get some food. The drinks there were a little expensive, but I had a ham and honey mustard sandwich there called the Kripplebusher which I absolutely loved. The waitress was great. She was friendly and helpful, and her service was good. I loved the jazzy ambiance there. I'll definitely go back! read more

So glad to have lunch today at Lydia's. In the summer, we like the tables outdoors on the small stone terrace, but in the winter the fireplace and warm burgundy coloring of the interior was just right. Wine &beer choices, and carefully cooked and tastefully presented sandwiches served by friendly servers made our lunch a pleasant and satisfying experience. Photos of jazz greats and display of crockery add to informal, tasteful interior. read more

OMG!!! Friday nights is Duck Night at Lydia's. WOW! I grew up on Long Island and have eaten duck at a lot of restaurants. I have just had the best duck dinner ever...perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection with sauted apples. If you like Duck this is the place! read more

After a long day we pulled into Lydias for dinner but there were no tables avail and we almost left. Mark, the owner was incredibly gracious, tried many ways to make space, set up a small table, squeeze us in at the bar. In the end he made room for us on the patio, served us himself and was incredibly pleasant and warm. A rare treat for sure. The Duck and Fried Chicken were delicious and the food came out within ten minutes. Mark continued to check in, chat with us and did the same with another couple nearby. A truly pleasant experience all around and we'll be back. Highly recommended ! read more

Great lunch spot. Yummy food with a nice atmosphere and great service.

A hidden gem of the Hudson Valley! Go there for the fabulous duck, friendly service, terrific music, great prices and value and if you're lucky the duck and sweet potato ravioli special. read more

My husband had heuvos rancheros which were cold tortillas with eggs on top them you dump black beans, guacamole, sour cream all cold on top. No cheese no heat. Not happy. I had quiche. Leftover from last couple days, not flaky, needed salt and I don't usually add salt. Didn't tell us we needed to get our own coffee. When we did the was no coffee and cream was out too. Fruit side with quiche was good. We won't be back. read more

Had a blast tonight, 28Apr2018. Sat nite. Band: "Soul Purpose': Music: Pure Soul, exquisite, I was grooving before I even knew it, from the second I walked in, which was late, after 9. Opened the Kitchen which was closing just for me. Mark & Jody & Wesley made me a Chicken Marsala to die for. For me, it was like I entered an Alternate Reality of some higher vibration, lol. The beer list was too long, my only complaint. And no Guinness. But I prefer Murphy's Stout anyway & compromised & ordered a Stella. Too many IPA's, lol.. The place was packed with a mixed crowd & age & everyone was dancing & smiling, I mean just smiling. And laughing. On a Vibe Scale: Needle pushing the end & bouncing. I'd give them a 10 + !!! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed breakfast--the eggs were fresh, the coffee plentiful, the atmosphere most pleasant, and the service outstanding. An excellent value all around. read more

We LOVE this place! Great food, friendly staff, good prices. What more do you want? It's the kind of place you feel taken care of. A rare find these days. Try their brisket sandwich and don't skip dessert! We needed a place to get great baked goods here... this is it! read more