We had such a fabulous time at Morningbird last weekend. Everything about the experience was on point: the vibes, the service, the food, the drinks. It certainly didn't hurt that the weather was beautiful and there was one outdoor table open when we arrived so we could sit with our dog by our side. Morningbird is a great fit for the area and absolutely worth visiting even if you're a town or two away. We came here around 1pm on a Saturday, on our way from Hudson to the Adirondacks. Thankfully it was on the way, allowing us to both shave off a bit of our drive and try a new spot we'd been eying for a while. Thanks to some pictures on Google, I saw that there were at least a few outdoor tables, which was important because we had our dog with us. You need to order inside but they'll bring it out to your when it's ready. Though we only spent all of five minutes indoors, I immediately loved the vibe and could picture myself hanging, reading, working here for a while. All the tables were full at this hour, but it did not seem overly packed. The coffee here is delicious, though I can only speak to the cold brew. That said, a friend of ours speaks highly of the lattes/other espresso drinks, for what it's worth. While waiting for my coffee, I perused the selection of prepared foods -- curated with a precision I've come to expect of most businesses in this area. As some have mentioned, the food at Morningbird (and the neighboring Aviary) is Asian-inspired, as are the items for sale. Expect gourmet condiments and seasoning, alongside plenty of coffee/tea and coffee/tea-related products. It's a marvel that I didn't walk out of there with five jars of chili crisp (potentially my all-time favorite condiment). Food-wise, I got the Iceberg Wedge w/ fried shiitakes, blistered sungolds, salted cashews, vegan thai green goddess dressing and my partner got the Fried Omelette and Kale over rice w/ garlic fried rice, roasted kale, crispy shallot. Every ingredient of both dishes was fresh and delicious and flavorful, and the preparations were familiar with a bit of whimsy. The prices are extremely reasonable for both items, but it's possible that it's because they're both on the smaller side as far as entrees go. Not a complaint, just worth mentioning in case you are very hungry. Service was super fast, almost impossibly so. An enjoyable experience start to finish, making Morningbird a spot we'll certainly be returning to. read more

Nice art Café in the center of Kinderhook. Quick service and a decent selection of food choices. read more

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First time going to this café- I have to say aesthetically it was very pleasing-and that was the best part about it although my husband did say the coffee was good. The menu was very limited for lunch- I ordered a chicken salad. This was unlike any other chicken salad I had ever had.- it was basically a bowl of raw, shredded cabbage and maybe some parsley-and the most minuscule pieces of chicken I've ever seen. I didn't know if they were actually chicken or white cabbage- I had never seen anything like it in my life- and it was $16 for this bowl-of which I had to get up and get my own utensils. Which would've been fine if it was actually a real lunch. To say it was disappointing is literally an understatement. The dressing was very bitter.- astonishing that people will go back for this a second time. I think overall it couldn't have been more than 60 cal in the entire bowl, and certainly no protein, which is half the reason why I ordered it. I'm sorry to complain. I just don't get it.- ‍ The atmosphere was sweet, and bright- stick with the muffins. read more

Delicious breakfast sandwiches! the mochi donuts are also very good. The prices are a little high for the portions you get. Not something I could afford all the time. The venue is super cute but the service could be friendlier. read more

Beautiful buildings, cute interior, nice outdoor space, friendly service, delicious well seasoned food, good lattes! read more

Morningbird Kinderhook - Outdoor seating! Mocha latte & Pork belly adobo w/ duck egg yum but if they made the pork belly crispy would have been bomb! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kinderhook, New York

Amazing breakfast sandwich! Flavorful sausage patty served on a light and flavorful brioche bun that is not soggy, together with a lemon grass infused sauce that is heavenly. I would eat here daily if my budget allowed! The coffee is excellent as well. A toasty, balanced brew that is thankfully non acidic. Pastries look amazing. I have not tried yet as I cant seem to resist the breakfast sandwich! read more

Who *are* these fashionable boulevardiers? And why are they in Kinderhook rather than Bed-Stuy? Excellent breakfast sandwich served in nonchalant ambivalence as in: all the same to us whether you're here or not. Very good mochi donuts and other baked goods. Seats are taken by... boulevardiers read more

Morningbird Kinderhook - Boulevardiers at breakfast in Kinderhook. Coolness over cozy. Brooklyn over oh, Stockport, Columbia County - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kinderhook, New York

I guess their food and pastries are ok, but their hours suck. Hence the name "Morningbird", the kitchen doesn't even open until 9am, and they are only open Thursday-Sunday. read more

Yummy, mild sweet-potato cinnamon roll. Nothing amazing, just a solid not-too-sweet cinnamon roll that I probably wouldn't get again. The cafe itself is adorable and hip though, straight out of Brooklyn. read more

Morningbird Kinderhook - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kinderhook, New York

I stopped by after grabbing some fruits from the orchards looking for a snack--honestly I was looking for OK Pantry but went in through the wrong door LOL. I liked the ceramics display of local vendors, and I was super tempted to buy a matcha bowl...but alas, I am poor :P They have a very basic drink assortment, so I just went next door to find a drink to fit my fancy. Lots of Asian influence, which is nice to see in Upstate NY! I got the scallion pancake grilled cheese, which came with a side of pickled onions to balance out the grease. I wasn't expecting it, but the scallion pancake was the deep fried kind, with flaky, crispy layers that broke off in shards when you bit into it. There was some sort of white cheese in the middle, with a touch of spicy aioli maybe? The issue was that I think there wasn't enough pickled stuff, because the meal was immensely greasy and left a pool of oil after I finished. I went home after and was super tempted to take a nap. Would recommend splitting this with a friend! read more

Morningbird Kinderhook - Scallion pancake grilled cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kinderhook, New York

A very pretty little cafe that serves tasty and thoughtfully conceived food with some SE Asian elements, like breakfast sandwiches with lemongrass in the sausage. Servings are small, and seating is scant, but you're here to go "oooh, how nice!!" not to stuff your face (not that there's anything wrong with that). I've popped in here a couple of times and have enjoyed everything I've tried. The interior is beautiful, but the seats outside seem like they'd be the best in the house when the weather's nice. Service was nice and friendly. I'd definitely visit again, though not if I was desperate to sit down for a while -- it's small enough and popular enough that a seat can be hard to get. read more

Morningbird Kinderhook - Chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kinderhook, New York

Something different than your usual breakfast-brunch-lunch places in this part of NY! So good!

I stopped by Morningbird in Kinderhook very recently for a quick bite to eat. This local cafe and gift store is currently takeout only due to Covid and offers fresh brewed coffee/espresso and tea drinks, a small selection of homemade baked goods/pastries, breakfast sandwiches and specialty dishes for lunch & dinner such as curry dishes, vegetarian/vegan selections and meat/seafood options, which change weekly. They offer online ordering for convenience or you can order in person. After ordering, you can head to a back room where the kitchen pickup window is. I ordered the Vegetable Green Curry ($12 plus tax) which was a modest portion with a mix of sweet potatoes & trumpet mushrooms stewed with green curry & coconut milk over steamed rice. This dish had good hearty flavors on the spicier side, which I really enjoyed. I can't wait to stop in again for coffee and lunch next time I'm driving through the area. read more

Very lucky to call this place my local coffee shop. Right now it's great coffee, pastries and a select breakfast/lunch menu. Everything I've had has been delicious. The Mochi donuts are great. The breakfast sandwich is killer. Go to morningbird. read more

Such a wonderful addition to Kinderhook! We visited multiple times while staying in town with family and were so happy with our iced coffees and cappuccinos. I didn't try the pastries or other food but they looked amazing. Lovely ambiance with large windows, lots of seating inside and sidewalk seating as well. read more

Amazing food!!! Great space! And a really chill vibe. Fantastic addition to this corner of Columbia County.

So lovely. Such friendly people. Delicious coffee. I loved it! Also a very cute, storybook town.

Lovely space, charming locale, superb frittata and salad lunch, prompt and friendly service. We will be back soon for dinner at the adjacent Aviary eatery. read more

What a wonder of a spot! We moved to Kinderhook from NYC in May and as avowed foodies we were worried about getting our jam on upstate. But after multiple trips to Morningbird and The Aviary we're feeling right as rain. Thank you so much for the amazing meals and delicious goodies!! It's our new home away from home... read more

I agree with Megan D.! Great addition to Kinderhook! We stopped in for lunch and it was great. They also have a lovely assortment boxed tea. The food was great - coffee wonderful. We skipped dessert but won't next time. read more

We had the best cups of coffee at a recent stop at Morningbird! We were in the area for a holiday with family and loved this place! We bought coffee beans to take with us for the remainder of our trip! Our only disappointment was that they were closed the next day when our kids came into town, so we couldn't take them to Morningbird for lunch . . . next time!!! read more