Such a cute little café! They make their kombucha and other drinks in-house, which I loved. I…read moregrabbed a kombucha and it was delicious--it paired really well with the meal. I love smoked salmon, but I definitely underestimated my ability to handle wasabi! I thought the spread would mellow out the flavor a bit, but nope--the wasabi really lingers in your mouth and does not want to leave. I ended up wiping some of it off after a while because it was just too much for me. That said, the toast itself was so good--soft on the inside with the perfect crunch, and the salmon practically melts in your mouth. The whipped ricotta was even better! Overall, really enjoyed the food and the cute café atmosphere. Just go easy on the wasabi if you're not a fan of strong flavors!

Food in this area is kinda ehhh. So for this, I had to give it 3 stars not that it wasn't delicious…read morebut the pricing for things were def not worth it. I get it support local restaurants and the prices reflect the current wages blah blah. Service was very attentive and helpful. The seating in there has mostly 2s and a couple of 4 seaters. I thought it was odd when we walked in there with our baby in a car seat, they didn't offer to put him in a chair cuz I don't think there was a high chair. I woulda asked but home skillet was ktfo and I wasn't tryna awaken the beast. That isn't discrediting the service or this place at all. My 3 star is purely at a cost to quality standpoint. I found out that there's other towns that are like 15min drive with more diner options and I missed out on that.

Friends and I have had numerous meals here and each one has been delightful. The mezze platter is…read moreto die for, as is the bread and butter--fabulous small loaves and European style butter--to start. Every pasta dish, and we have tried them all as there are six of us, has been perfectly prepared and sauced. The steak and the chicken dishes are always delicious and the discussion every time is "do I order what I got last time--it was SO good--or do I branch out?" The desserts are sublime, by the way. We usually get four and share. Great service, beautiful surroundings, best in Rhinebeck!

Little Goat How do you cap off a magical month of Mozart at…read moreBard College at Annandale-on-Hudson? By heading to the charming Little Goat at 6380 Mill Street in Rhinebeck, NY! We have been meaning to try it since our neighbors raved about their Thanksgiving meal there last year. We entered and were immediately greeted by a basket of baguettes from Sparrowbush of Hudson at the counter. The browned crust reminded of us of our holy grail of bread from Balthazar that a guest had brought to our home 30 years ago. We've been unable to find a comparable baguette until we found one at the recently shuttered Fletcher & Lu's. We'd make monthly pilgrimages to stock up, and were saddened when our bread fix was no longer available. We snapped one up to test it out (had it for breakfast and it's glorious!) The interior is painted a warm butter yellow, the shelves house white ironstone pitchers, and baskets of wildflowers abound. Simple, but homey, yet at the same time elegant. The table settings are understated, and much like those I grew up with my grandmere from the southwest of France, who settled in the Napa Valley. My cousin Thérèse runs a restaurant in Beauregard in the Lot department that reminds me greatly of the Little Goat. We were in good hands with our server, Lennon (yes, named after THAT Lennon!) She was attentive, animated and very charming. We started with a Churchtown Dairy (Hudson) Copperwaite, local honeycomb with spelt bread appetizer that was on point. For our wine we had 4 glasses of Gamay, Coeur de la Reine, Loire, France 2023 (nice and plummy, but recommend getting a bottle rather than by the glass for a better value!) I had the Roasted Petite Filet, with Smoked Pepper Butter, Tallow-Fried Onions and Bernaise on the side. Tender, flavorful, and a generous portion that was enough for another meal. With that I had the barbecue-spiced crispy potatoes, a perfect combination. My husband had the Rigatoni Pork Ragu, Sourdough Soffrito dusted with Parmigiano. (Disclaimer: after 50 years together, if this dish is on the menu, I know he will order it. He did...and loved it, ranking it among the best he's ever had ), pairing it with Braised Romano Beans, Sofrito, and Smoked Pecorino. For dessert, we "shared" (ok, he had one bite and I devoured the rest) the Chocolate Budino,* Creme Fraiche, Oats dusted with Fleur and topped with a crisp Tuile. * A budino is what you get if a pot de crème hooked up with crème brûlée for a steamy night and had a baby! What is so charming about this restaurant is that it is so family-friendly. Several tables had babies and toddlers galore and it gave the room a welcome liveliness. Definitely not stuffy, and a welcome relief from snooty dining establishments. Kudos to Erin Winters and Taavo Somer for bringing such an extraordinary dining experience to my beloved Hudson Valley. You excel at what you do. And Five Toques to Chef Paragas...you slay!

There is always a unique menu to order from here. I love the fresh options. The cashier was kind…read moreand friendly. The other workers were also kind and made a point to say hello. The sandwich was very good and there were great things to choose from to have on the side (chips, chocolate, olives and of course cheese!). The restaurant is small for seating, but it's clean and comfortable!

Service isn't the best. Normally people like to be acknowledged when in a store and at the counter…read more Just a hello! Not forcing you to order when looking at the menu for the first time. It's a cute place and I love the wallpaper. I ordered food and the lady that took my order was having trouble focusing/ listening and added things to my bill. When I corrected her; she seemed to be paying attention, I thought she removed the item but she didn't. I order a drink (coffee) also and then changed my mind. When I told her I didn't want it she said she couldn't resell the paper cup to someone else. I know.... I know.. you must be thinking (WHAT it's just coffee!) I explained I didn't see the other sign with special drinks. So even though I wanted another drink that was more money, she kept it on my bill and gave it to me. That was when I decided not to go back ever again. Poor service, then I had added that specialty drink along with the coffee I got stuck with. Only to not ever receive it. I had to bother another girl to get my drink. She did tell me to wait she had to get this family's order first. That was rude. I waitressed before, so I can say that. Meanwhile I had finished my food (which was good) and coffee that I didn't want. I was there at least 30 mins and 15mins before the other family. They weren't busy. There was no excuse for poor service.

Wandered in this morning and so glad I did! The breakfast sandwich was so fresh and the coffee -…read moredelicious! The staff is also very friendly and helpful. This place is a gem!

One of the best lattes I've ever had. They were very nice and accommodating as well. Food was good…read moretoo.

Nana's a little café right on Mill Hill Road in Woodstock, NY and honestly, it kind of has…read more(almost)everything. It's one of those places where you walk in thinking you're just grabbing a tea/coffee and a quick bite and suddenly you're deciding between getting a quinoa bowl, bagel sandwich, oatmeal, salad or falafel. Somehow, they pull off the menu for every eating lifestyle without feeling cramp. It works for everybody. They have your breakfast basics covered: eggs, rolls, wraps, toast or whatever carb you're in the mood for. If you have a sweet tooth, they have pastries, if you're on a 'healthy' kick, they have bowls. I had The Lox Works and it actually lived up to the name. Plenty of salmon, red onions, a sliver of creamy cream cheese how I like it (I skipped the capers, personal choice). The bagel itself was fresh and had that perfect crisp on the outside and a chewy inside. Except, it's little on the doughy side, and the tomato slices were also thick- but still, the sandwich was tasty. Service was great and considering Nana's is literally on the main strip in Woodstock, the prices are surprisingly chill. Just solid food, good vibes and the kind of spot you end up going back to without even meaning to.

The crazy egg sandwich with sausage was good and service was a delight. Next time I will get a…read morecoffee too. Easy to grab and go or opt for the small ledge w stools to eat and run. Will be back for breakfast burrito.

I went to farmers market and bought cheese from this vendor. The cheese was completely spoiled…read more When I called the store, they said they have nothing to do with the cheese they sold me. Sad at home with moldy cheese in the wrong way

We bought the hummus from the Big Cheese at Full Circle in Gardiner NY. The hummus was literally…read morethe best we've had outside of a restaurant. Amazing stuff!!

Top tier all around! Everything is fresh and so delicious. Lovely spot in town and a 10/10…read moreeverytime. Caring, kind and local!

A very cozy cafe, small selection but very good quality. The tomato mozzarella pasta salad was…read moregreat, and the crack bar, well lived up to its name. Definitely the bar was best, sweet and buttery. Great place for a quick lunchtime

Best lunch this trip. Heavenly. We shared the Gyro Plate,…read moreand the Nutella strawberry crepe. Both were the perfect temperature, the perfect consistency, and tasted like heaven. Saled Devine. Every table was full and I know why. Very reasonable prices. Even my Diet Coke was great. It was so great I forgot to take pictures. Did the kitchen on the way out.

Hubs had worked up an appetite leading up to our Saturday visit and already knew he wanted to grab…read moresomething quick and eat it in the car while I took the wheel down to Westchester. Opa Gyros, in historic Kingston, NY on Wall St, made the cut. The space is narrow when you walk in with a couple of high tables+stools then it opens up nicely (from the bit I saw) with a formal dining room on left. From classic spanakopita, Greek salad, seafood dishes, etc- there are plenty of other Greek staples to explore. Their Grilled Zucchini had my name on it so I settled on those to go and hubs went for their Gyro. The atmosphere is warm with a casual and relaxed vibe. Even with our in and out, the ladies here were all friendly.