tl;dr: awesome spot, reasonably-priced, delicious food, great service. wonderful neighborhood gem! we were debating btw this place and another spot, but this place ultimately won because i got drawn in by one thing and one thing only: the steak frites. the place was cozy and romantic, with a few tabled already occupied. they're currently offering an inflation buster prix-fix menu, for 1 app and 2 mains for $60 and that's what we went with. we got the following to try: -BBQ ranch chicken nachos: huge portion! juicy chicken breast strips, pico de gallo, ranch, bbq sauce, and melty cheese on crunchy tortilla chips. the pico had a nice tang to it, it wasn't your typical lime juice but i can't seem to put a finger on it. but really good! i do think it's better to cut the chicken into cubes than strips tho, for better chicken-to-nacho distribution ratio. -steak frites: comes perfectly cooked as requested (medium rare), served with bearnaise, fries, and garlic aioli. the steak was thick, meaty, and tender. the bearnaise sauce was awesome. we loved the garlic aioli and it paired well with the crispy fries. HIGHLY recommend this one! -brick chicken: seared, deboned half chicken (except the drumette, for presentation), served with baby potatoes, and mushroom/spinach in a marsala wine sauce. the chicken was nicely seared and juicy (yes, even the chicken breast), but a tad too salty for my taste. the marsala wine sauce was rich and creamy, but it does get a little heavy after a few bites. -lemon sugar crepe: light, tangy, refreshing. i also tried a cocktail but can't seem to remember the name of it for the life of me. i believe it was gin-based, with some kind of citrus. it was really tasty and well-balanced too. service was awesome, food was delicious, huge portions (we had leftovers), and just a really wonderful neighborhood gem. would love to stop in again if we're in the area! read more

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Adorable, yet very busy and popular place. We arrived on a weekend for brunch with no rezzies and had to wait quite a while just for 2 seats at the bar. The service was pretty aloof. They have a list of great inventive cocktails. Hubs ordered one and thought it was delicious. He ordered French toast which was excellent and my wrap with side salad was also perfect. Fresh ingredients. It's a solid place and I'd come back to eat outside or during the week when not so busy. read more

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Hold the salt!!!! Outside of that, food is good, consistently prepared, staff is attentive and friendly. Comfortable decor. read more

Wanted to try here since it's very charming on the inside and gives off a new platz vibe for foodies. It was slow so I got a table right away, I ordered the smoked trout sandwich/burger, plus fries. The sandwich was a great fusion of a sandwich and salad with all veggies it had. Smoked trout was very flavorful and no strong fishy aftertaste, the red onions were sliced paper thin so great since chunky raw onion can be overwhelming, mixed greens were fresh. Lemon aioli sauce was tangy and sweet. Bun was toasted just right without any burns. For the fries not much to say, served fresh and hot, plus good on them to season them with both salt and black pepper. A hidden gem in rough considering where it is. :) read more

Ms Fairfax - Smoked trout burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Do yourself a favor and eat here! The food was fresh, well seasoned and satisfying. The portions were ample. I got the pearly bowl with quinoa and loved every bite! The cauliflower was perfectly done, with the pickled onions setting off the avocado! These people know how to combine flavors! The beet salad was delicious- consider sharing as it's a big serving. The falafel plate was just what my kids needed. Warm pita, falafel balls to dip in hummus and tzatziki. 10 out of 10. We will come back! read more

Pad Thai was absolutely flavorful and service was so sweet! Would definitely recommend if you're ever in New Burgh looking for a lunch break with a sweet mix of cozy and modern vibes! read more

Ms Fairfax - Pad Thai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Great, food, service, and vibe. For coffee options, they only have drip or cold brew, which at first was disappointing to hear, but their cold brew was 5 stars. Highly recommended. read more

Authentic Liege waffle sugar crystal crunch and perfectly cooked chicken tenders-best I've ever had!

Don't judge a book by its cover. When you see the outside, you may not think much. However once inside.. Good food, very friendly staff. (The one young lady looks like a model). If you have a dog feel free to bring 'em. read more

Decent place. Kale Caesar salad was very good and the wait for take out wasn't too bad. I enjoyed the large portion. I'd have appreciated a piece of bread or something with it for the price but it was still very good. read more

Ms Fairfax - Kale Caesar Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

Always love going to Ms. Fairfax but hadn't been in a while. Stopped in Saturday night for dinner and happy to report they've still got it! Service is attentive. Wine list is nice, cocktails are well made. We started with the Server's recommended Roasted Beet w/ Goat Cheese Crostini. SO delicious and quite a hefty plate with 5 crositini! perfect to share. For entrees we got the Seafood Paella and the Seafood Stew from the night's special menu. Both were super delicious. The shrimp were huge & succulent. Scallops cooked perfectly. Really nice entrees and priced pretty well too. Bravo Fairfax! Keep it up! read more

I had a wonderful lunch at Ms Fairfax. Leatherman chicken sandwich had lots of chicken that was perfectly cooked. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. Bun was just right as was the sauce. Cuban sandwich also perfect. Good portions of ham pork and turkey on a crisp roll. Would definitely come back. read more

Looking for a place that vegans, pescatarians, lacto-ovo vegetarians, and omnivores can get a great meal? You found it!!! I have been several times to Ms. Fairfax on my own and recently our office got lunch here. Every single person RAVED about their meals. We're talking people had gluten free salmon (lox) sammy's to burgers to salads. Personally I love their vegan wrap, sandwich, the pearly bowl, and the chicken and waffles. It's an adorable local spot in Newburgh that I think everyone should try. Highly recommend!!! read more

We ended up walking out. My friends and I made a reservation to come here and eat. The vibe at the place is nice, and the drinks came out fast. We ordered at about 12:15, and it was 1:00, and we still hadn't gotten our food. The server never came back to explain what was going on, and she didn't even fill up our waters. We finally asked someone what was going on, and the bartender, who may be the owner, told us that the tickets got messed up and the food was just being made. We ended up leaving, and the table next to us did the same. I am giving three stars and not one because the owner did give us free drinks, and the latte was fabulous. Also, the food that one table was eating looked good. I know that times are tough for restaurants, and I wish the owner the best, but I have to keep it 100% with my reviews. I was a server for 10 years, and one thing that is highly important is to communicate with your guests. Even if things are going wrong, offer them what you can for free, apologize, and tell them the truth. Ignoring your guest will only make them feel upset and frustrated. Next time you have an issue, communicate, and you will keep your guest happy. read more

What a find! Well, we didn't find it--we simply took the advice of my bf's colleague, a Newburgh local. Apparently a tornado recently ransacked the town--the roof of Ms. Fairfax's building being one of the casualties. But thankfully the business is open and as good as ever now, with great people, great vibes, great drinks and great food. We came here for lunch, but I'm pretty sure they stay open for dinner and drinks as well, when all of the locals come home from work and whatnot. If lunch is any indication, I'm sure dinner is superb as well. Neither the bf nor I had ever been to Newburgh, so we had to fully put our trust in others to not lead us astray. We finished up meeting with the bf's work buddies around lunchtime, and they mentioned a few different places, speaking the most highly of Ms. Fairfax. The bf happens to be from Fairfax, so that one piqued our interest immediately. The space itself is adorable--casual but refined. Plenty of room for coffee-making behind the register, but that also doubles as a full bar for the nighttime crowd. There are a few tables in the main space but I gather there's also a backyard as well (we didn't check that part out). There's a nice variety of food and drinks here. During the brunch/lunch hours, you've got your usual barista drinks plus a fun selection of unique sodas which are both healthier and more exciting than your usual Pepsi-Coke spread. The bf went with a hibiscus one that he appeared to enjoy--I can only assume as much, as the glass was empty at the meal's conclusion. I got a matcha cappuccino, which was yummy. Our waitress/barista/new best friend graciously let me take a look at the type of almond milk they use because I'm one of those nuts with too many dietary restrictions to keep track of. She was understanding and put up with me better than most people can. Food-wise, there's something for everyone. Nicer than your average cafe fare (remember, there's a costume change after 5pm, which warrants versatility). I gather the crepes are fantastic, but the bf and I ended up going the sandwich/salad route. I went with the Fairfax Salad, comprised Grilled Chicken with Mixed Greens, Roasted Red Peppers, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Roasted Carrots and a Soft Boiled Egg, served with a light lemon juice/oil dressing (they'll put it on the side if you'd like). The plate comes in a somewhat deconstructed fashion, so you can mix components in as you'd like. This baby really hit the spot. Super fresh ingredients, well-seasoned chicken--pretty much my ideal lunch. It came out quickly and as you can see from the picture, quite beautifully. Before I leave you, I must give another shoutout to our waitress/caretaker/friend of the afternoon. She was super accommodating, really sweet and made our experience that much more enjoyable. Prices are fair, and I made sure to give her a sizable tip. Ms. Fairfax is absolutely worth a visit if you find yourself touching down in Newburgh! read more

Ms Fairfax - Fairfax Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Great service from our server but the food wasn't great. I loved the steak but there were zero shallots in the shallot fried cheese (mozzarella) (but delicious sauce). The lemon crepe was just a crepe with lemon juice squeezed on top, would've been nice to have zest and ricotta filling and/or whipped cream on top. Not worth the price. The salmon sauce was too salty. Loved the Mediterranean platter though but it could've used more tzatziki sauce! The shredded carrots were rlly salty but good read more

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Look. I'm a nice guy. I am blatantly averse to conflict. I don't want to be doing this, but I feel it is my civic duty as a human being to warn people. I went here with my boyfriend a few months ago and we were very happy with the restaurant. Great and very inventive cocktails, flavorful food without an exorbitant price tag -- not anything world-changing, but that's just fine. But me and two friends went there again recently and had what will likely remain the only, only restaurant food in my entire life that I have been unable to eat. I am essentially a garbage disposal and will eat most anything. But the pad thai my friend ordered recently resulted in an immediate expression of concern, even fear on his face -- whereupon he texted me the message "This tastes like wet dog." I subsequently confirmed that it tasted and smelled like wet dog, and was truly unlike any pad thai I have ever eaten anywhere; it only, only tasted like wet dog. I expected to cheerfully eat it and trade plates with him but neither of us could eat it. The meal as a whole was pretty unenjoyable, because despite being a dimly-lit cozy establishment that visually suggests "go here for a date or a nice family meal," the restaurant was blasting dance music the entire time at a genuinely loud volume. They played Darude's "Sandstorm." They played Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up." What the fuck is going on? The food ranged from mediocre to, and I say this without any schadenfreude or gossipy pleasure, inedible. I don't like writing bad restaurant reviews. I still tipped 20% for the polite waiter. I don't want to kill an establishment. But this restaurant needs to close, now. I don't know who could enjoy eating wet dog-flavored pad thai as early 2000s dubstep is playing. read more

I liked their drinks! I went for brunch and the food was really yummy. It's in a nice area of Beacon, and gave a warm vibe. read more

Ms Fairfax - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

The Steak Sandwich was phenomenal. Steak wasn't overcooked (a bit of pink visible on the cut sides), and the aioli was flavorful and a great fit with all the other ingredients. Finding a tasty sauteéd portobello mushroom in the sandwich was also quite a treat. Service was excellent here when we came, and we thought the Curiosity Cola was very unique and memorable, so try it if you come! read more

Mrs. Fairfax is arguably the best restaurant in the Newburgh area. It offers tremendous value. I had a delicious New York Strip steak with garlic mash potatoes and grilled asparagus for $30. Try getting something like that over in Beacon where the steak alone is $45 without any sides! Not only that, the restaurant reminds me of the cute neighborhood places you used to be able to find in New York City before it became Dubai-on-the-Hudson. The breakfasts at Mrs. Fairfax are also great. The quiche is AMAZING and so is the breakfast burrito. Obviously, I am a big fan! read more

Great restaurant and staff but vegans be a little cautious. On two separate occasions I ordered an impossible or beyond burger and I was served a real beef burger. Thankfully I always check my food before I eat especially if it's a restaurant that isn't completely vegan. Other than they they're great! The fries are some of my favorite in Newburgh! read more

It's been awhile since I had been here and I was so happy to find that it had just gotten better! The food was great and the service was good. I will be back for sure. read more

What a beautiful coincidence coming to this gem of a brunch place. We were on our way to apple picking and had to find lunch quick. So here we are and ordered these delicious food. My son was able to finish his pancake because super yummy. The pulled pork hash and basic eggs were also delicious. Wish meat was extra though. Staff are genuinely kind, love their fashion statement (reminds me of Williamsburg, Brooklyn)! Highly recommended this place! read more

Ms Fairfax - Pulled pork hash. More potatoes than meat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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Wrapping up some late night work, just warranted dinner in the area. Rustic inside, but real leisure- it's almost one of those places where you just sit and relax because that chill vibe, just sinks you in. Online menu caught my attention with their chic twists with some international flavors. However, Menu in person, was a different story altogether and factored a late Tuesday, as reason for limited choices. But we made do with their condensed version. Our server, Daria was pleasant and also tended the bar. Mr. Man ordered a Blue Moon-type beer and my 'Laventini' felt good, after a long night. He went for the Brick Chicken and pleaded with Daria several times that he did not want the Pea Purée and assured my husband that there wouldn't be any. Great. I on the other hand, went for two 'Small Plates' of a Cheese Plate and Shishito Peppers...... Both were tasty. Cheese plate was nicely designed but the cheeses were so freaking tiny. Shishito Peppers, again, good taste, but lacked substance and looked like a bowl of mush (I think my taste buds got used to the well-made Shishito peppers I once had in City Island). But get this, Mr. Man's Brick Chicken, did arrive with the Pea Purée that he didn't want initially. Even so, The Man questioned our server- who seemed to play it off and fully dismissed the fact that he didn't want any Purée in the first place- but was on the plate anyway. That part, just messed me up. The Man didn't send his dish back as it was a little past 10pm and instead, moved the Pea Purée off to one side- and said the chicken was ok. Don't get me wrong, I really like how this part of Newburgh has really turned the dial up in a whole new way of eating up here. Ms. Fairfax was cool, but there's something really wrong when you request for an ingredient not to be added and end result is the total opposite. Ms. Fairfax was somewhat of a nice surprise, but not so sure if it calls for another return. read more

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Marissa, the beautiful barkeep and Edgar, the adorable food runner, have been a DELIGHT. Food, service, and smiles. Get over here if you like a gorgeous ambience and fabulous service. They both deserve raises. And I'm not related to either. Kudos! Delicious meals and amazing service! read more

Ms Fairfax - Fairfax salad, yo! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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This was our 2nd Choice as Mama Roux was Full . The Food was Good , Atmosphere nice we sat along brick wall , Food was Expensive for What we had , The Cucumbers and red onions in the Greek salad were cut too large and the portion was very small for the price . There are Better Choices Nearby read more

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Amazing for brunch! My boyfriend and I went for brunch and the food and drinks were amazing! We sat inside at a cute little table by the bar

not out first visit and hopefully will not be our last. we are not local but try to support small and these folks know what they are doing! from service to tasteful decor and unique menu offerings, we totally enjoyed everything read more

Ms Fairfax - House made hummus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

I have very mixed reviews of this place! I walked in and loved the ambiance, it was very relaxed but classy at the same time. We were seated fairly quickly, however it took a while for the waitress to take our order. She was very nice and attentive but she was basically managing the whole place. I think they should hire an additional waitress, but just a thought. I ordered the matcha latte with almond milk, which was really really good. I could not stop sipping it! For the main course, my bf and I split the avocado toast and the caramelized apple crepes. The avocado toast was well worth it. It is quite difficult to mess up avocado toast, but this place did a good job with it! It was satisfying and tasty. However, I was not pleased with the caramelized apple crepe. It was bland and luke warm. If I went back, I would just get the avocado toast or maybe order a salad. Overall, I liked the ambiance and the drinks and for that I'll give this place a 4/5. read more

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When we lived in the area a friend recommended this place & we never got a chance to try it. We happened to be back in town & we're looking for a breakfast place & remembered this place. We're glad we stopped by it was so good! It's really small & the atmosphere is nice. There were a lot of French options on the menu so that seemed to be the way to go. I had the egg, ham & gruyere crepe & it was gluten free! My husband had the croque monsieur with an egg on top, that was really good too. Their coffee was great! read more

Ms Fairfax - Egg, ham & gruyere crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

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The most reliable place in Newburgh. Not flashy, just a solid little neighborhood restaurant with a cool staff, good drinks, and great food. Everything on the menu is good, but the morrocan chicken, shishito peppers, burger (I'm not a big burger guy but this one's special), tofu bahn mi, and cous cous bowl are standouts. They have really good cold brew and espresso too, if I'm looking for coffee late enough in the day that they're open, this is my first choice. read more

Sure bet for a delicious breakfast in a funky atmosphere on a main drag in the town of Newburgh. The set up is a little weird. You order at the counter, find a seat and then someone brings you your order when its ready. Hopefully, you get all else you need to eat and drink then because getting a hold of it after that could prove to be a challenge. Indoor and outdoor seating, either in front or the backyard. read more

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Our server Sam was great but the bartender with the short blonde hair had such a bad attitude, I could tell she didn't want to be there and didn't want any one else there either. Found out she was the "manager" which is very surprising. She needs an attitude check or to find a different line of work.. read more

Although I've been in the area for a while I had never been to Ms. Fairfax up until yesterday. I really appreciated the ambiance of the place and the food was great. I got the bacon, egg, and tomato crepe. I really like how perfectly cooked the bacon was. What I really appreciate the most, was how friendly the staff was. We had a party of 5 which is larger than most parties they seat and one of the waitresses moved things around just so we could be accommodated even though the place was packed. Because of that alone, I will visit this place again. Thank you! read more

Ms Fairfax - Bacon Egg Tomato Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

I came here on a long weekend away and couldn't have been happier with the brunch. My boyfriend and I are eating low carb and the staff was so accommodating to us - we had the goat cheese omelette and the brisket hash. They even had heavy cream for my coffee! Music and decor so fun and charming - definitely would come back to Newburgh just to eat here. read more

Ms Fairfax - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

I've eaten here several times and the food has generally been pretty good. Today, I decided to try take out and ordered the baby meatballs off the lunch menu ($8). To my surprise, when I opened the box, there were only 3! I called to clarify that it wasn't a mistake and yep, only 3. Am I crazy to think this is too expensive?? read more

Ms Fairfax - 3 BABY meatballs = $8. A little too pricey, I think. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

We went to Ms. Fairfax 3 years ago on a trip to Newburgh, and enjoyed it so much we went back last week when we were visiting the area again. The food is creative and delicious, the bar is tops, and the staff is working hard to create a great experience for customers during a very difficult time for restaurants to be open. It's a laidback atmosphere, nice but not stuffy. We really enjoyed our drinks (lavender something or other and a Boulevardier), and recommend the delicious Couscous Bowl and Salmon. I appreciate that we could sit outside on the patio (but bring bug spray if you are sensitive to mosquitos...). read more

We can not say enough good things about this little gem. From the COVID-19 safety precautions to the amazingly efficient staff our experience was so nice we came back for seconds and fortunately I was able to talk my husband into breaking his habit of ordering the same thing again and we were not disappointed! Given our trip was to visit The Spirits Lab for hand/surface sanitizer imagine our delight after finding Ms. Fairfax read more

Ms Fairfax - The Leatherman (not the tool the husband wears on his belt) Outrageously delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newburgh, New York

The food is good. The service though, is bad. Real bad. I've given this place a few chances, and the staff are only attentive to their friends/regulars. The simple things, like getting a refill on a drink, seem to be quite the task here. read more

When you're here, you're family. The food was exceptional and the service made me feel like I'd come home after a long trip. The ambiance was like nothing I've ever experienced before. But they did play NY state of mind... read more