This is the best cafe I've had the pleasure of being introduced to in a while…read more My goodness, where to begin. Heavenly Garden Cafe is a small cafe in a nondescript aging strip mall. They've done a good job at sprucing up the exterior of their shop so you do have a bit of a hint of the goodness that lies within. Once you enter, the shop itself is pure cuteness. They have electronic ordering near the door, QR codes on each table so you can easily order from there, or you can order directly at the counter. On my first visit, I got one of their smoothie bowls. I got it with a coconut base (instead of acai) and ordered the crispy berry smoothie bowl. It came with tons of beautifully fresh berries, pecans, and almond butter. It was divine. For my beverage, I got their coconut latte made with almond milk. It came beautifully presented with coconut shavings on top and a small cookie for dipping (are you serious?!? So lovely). I think I literally exclaimed, 'So lovely!' when they brought it to my table. Everything also tasted amazing. The coconut latte was made with beautifully rich and smooth espresso. It was completely dreamy. So much so, that I ordered the same coffee on two additional visits while I was in the area. On my second visit, I got their turkey panini which was one of the best turkey sandwiches I've had in a while. Perfectly toasted and filled with spinach, cheese, and grape tomatoes--I loved every bite. One my third visit, I got their breakfast toast made with veggie spread. It came with an ample pile of veggies and herbs and a scrambled egg on top--amazing! Both the turkey panini and the breakfast toast also came with a side salad. Additionally, one morning I ordered a fruit bowl, which was filled with fresh berries, banana, and kiwi. The service is kind and the prices are reasonable. Seriously, what a gem! Get to it!

Heavenly Garden Cafe was a great find! I had the spinach and feta croissant, which was buttery,…read moreflaky, and packed with a delicious spinach and feta filling. I also tried the Coco Cream Smoothie with pineapple, mango, and coconut. It was creamy, refreshing, and the perfect tropical treat. The only reason I'm giving three stars is because the table next to us sat uncleared the entire time we were there after the previous guests had left. As someone who worked in restaurants for years, I know things get busy, but a clean dining area makes a big difference. The food was good, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Great food. We had chicken salad on croissant and a delicious nova lox toast breaking…read more The ambiance was upscale brunch but chill. Service was very fast and servers were very courteous.

Met a friend for lunch at this beautifully designed restaurant. Though busy, we found a table…read more Despite going to the counter to order, the staff were very nice and accommodating, delivering food to the table and obtaining other items as needed. There are breakfast and lunch items as well as some Italian items for purchase. My Prosciutto de Parma sandwich was fresh and came with a side salad. I also purchased a bag of chips and hot tea ( which they refilled for a second pot). Very nice restaurant with accommodating staff.

Great vibes and friendly service! Delicious matcha and scone…read moretoo. 10/10 I would recommend stopping by when you are in Poughkeepsie.

Stopped in for hot chocolate on a cold day. Service was good. They gave me hot chocolate with…read morealmond milk--happy to have that option. I had a BLT with French fries. Food was good. It was a little chilly inside, that was the only drawback. Ambiance was good, it's a cute small place with lots of good offerings. I chose to stop in because of the variety in the menu.

Excellent food!!!! Wonderful service and quaint environment. The menu is plentiful. Best fried…read morechicken and burgers!!

Came here on a Sunday morning and my group of 4 had to wait around 20 minutes. There is a small…read moreparking lot but the restaurant is along the side of Rte 6 so we parked and waited along the road. I ordered the avocado toast with poached eggs and my husband ordered biscuits with sausage gravy and a side of corned beef hash well done. The sausage gravy was thick and the biscuits were soft. I also liked how the avocado toast came on thick multigrain toast. Would highly recommend getting corned beef hash well done if you like it crispy. We also loved the chocolate chip Nutella pancakes we shared. The service was quick and friendly, especially from our waitresses and our friends' toddler.

Norma's Wappingers has a great vibe with plenty of tables and space, plus outdoor seating. It's…read morealso very baby-friendly -- they have toys and even a changing table in the restroom. They may also have live music sometimes. Prices are good, although the portions are on the smaller side. They have a lot of bread options, so it's a nice place if you're a smaller eater. The food was generally good: Iced Matcha Latte -- 2/5 Iced Coffee -- 4/5 Classic Turkey -- 4/5 Yogurt -- 4/5 The B.E.A.S.T. -- 5/5 The place looks clean at first, but looking closer, I noticed quite a few flies and some dust on the floor, which took away from the experience. Drinks were okay overall. Still, the food, atmosphere, space, and baby-friendly setup make it a good spot.

LOCATION: on the tiniest Main Street I know Adorable…read more"downtown " Wappingers Falls, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley, just 12 minutes from Metro North's New Hamburg station on the Hudson River ( green) line from Grand Central Station, NYC. I mentioned this cute little town because it's just one of the little niches along the Hudson river that makes a perfect little day trip. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: really quaint storefront, and first impression.Enter through the cafe door which also functions as a retail shop for handmade objects like soaps, etc. The gifts have an upscale vibe-worth a trip back. We had about 15 minutes to kill before attending a Yelp event across The Street so we opted to take the chill off by purchasing a hot beverage at Norma's. The staff is pretty laid-back, friendly, but laid-back. If you're in a hurry, I'm not sure if this would work. The hot and cold beverages are very straightforward and you can get some vegan options here. There were two behind the counter, but I felt they were a little engaged in their personal banter and we're not that attentive. Not a real sense of urgency or purpose. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh but once they did give us their full attention, we let them know that we were waiting for an event across the street and didn't have a lot of time. They asked us if we'd like to sit down with our beverage and we opted to do so since it was pretty cold outside. We ordered two hot chocolate And two homemade biscuits. They gave us a table number stanchion for the table and let us know they would be bringing it to us. We did not need to wait. We took the three steps down to the main dining area, where we were pleasantly surprised that they were having a live event - in this case it was a storytelling event. There was a table available for the two of us so we sat down and quickly realized that the table was so off-balance that it post a potential safety hazard. When I placed my hot chocolate down and rested my wrist, the entire table tilted forward toward me. This is an easy thing to fix, but my guess is that it's been this way for a really long time. That's unfortunate. All that aside, the room was really cozy and had a lot of character - lots of two top and four top tables to provide a very intimate setting with each one having a good view of the small stage Minutes went by and there was no biscuit delivered. More minutes went by and we began to wonder if they had forgotten. I guess is that they weren't making the biscuits from scratch so most likely they did forget. Since we had already paid for everything with a pretty generous tip, we waited a a few more minutes. Time ran out when we noticed that the event attendees were lining up across the street. That's something we could see from the really great big windows that faced Main Street. Reluctantly, my sister and I got up from the table and headed to the counter where we had made the order. We let them know that we needed to go and asked if the biscuits were ready. They seemed perplexed at first and then a lightbulb moment. Yes. I suspect they did forget the order. I wouldn't bother so much but two biscuits and two hot chocolates. It was about $20 plus tip so when they recognized that the biscuits were still missing, they asked if we would like to take them to go. The lack of awareness was disappointing because they were clearly not busy with anything else A minute or two later, they emerged from the kitchen with a small bag, presumably containing the two biscuits. Service was definitely lacking, particularly for what is a bit of a higher priced venue. Maybe we caught them on an off night but my sense is that laid back attitude is built in to the business model. Would I return to Norma's? I'm not sure. The hot chocolate was good, not from a mix, but would it bring me back? I'll let you know.

Post a hike in the Shawgunks, we were hungry and saw this place got good reviews. We were a bit…read moreearly (dinner starts at 5), but we're seated quickly inside where it was very quiet. It looked like a store rather than a restaurant, but the waitress came by with two menus. We ordered the beets and a cornbread. I wasn't sure if the cornbread was gluten free but my husband said it was good. The beets were great -- spicy and savory. For main courses, he had the halibut and I had the shrimp -- I thought the halibut was tasty (I had a couple bites) and the shrimp was okay (not as much my sort of thing -- I liked the corn but maybe too much dill for me? My husband liked the dill though...) It really is a no frills place though with good food.

The food was delicious. I had the quiche with a lettuce side salad; the spinach artichoke &…read moreParmesan cheese quiche was fresh, hot and tasty. Melted in my mouth.The flavors together enhanced each other perfectly. The person working the cash register and taking the order was very kind and pleasant to communicate with, I arrived a few minutes before 11am and I am thankful I did because as soon as my order was placed the customers started entering one right after the other. People were happy as they entered. The place had a vibe of a friendly welcoming place to eat. I will be going again and become one of the familiar faces that arrive regularly. Cheers !

This place is constantly making the best foods. The food is stupendous, delicious, flavorful, fun,…read moreprofessionally made, wonderfully crafted with fresh fresh fresh ingredients. They even pop into the grocery store next door to them frequently to buy fresh ingredients as they prepare food, nothing frozen or sub-quality. Almost unheard of in the dining experience today. The chef who prepares the food is always making the most mouth watering, addicting meals and appetizers. The food looks equally delicious. It smells amazing. All made to order and the portions are generous. They are so friendly. We have literally never had a bad experience with them in over 4 years. Even if a mistake was made on an order, they have always been courteous and apologetic, they immediately remedy the problem in which everyone is happy. I just love the owners...I think Brewster is very lucky to have them in their town. We have several favorites on their menu but honesty, we haven't found a dud yet. Their hollandaise sauce is scrumptious and addictive!! I could eat it on an apple. The salads are fresh and creative. The specials are always a treat. For the prices, which seem a little high....i don't think they are. They provide fresh food, prepared by a legit professional who has common sense and a great knowledge of flavors and flavor combos. They give generous potions and you never feel like you were ripped off when devouring their creations. I would eat here daily if we could. I love supporting small local business and I love supporting good people just as much. They are the best. I'm getting hungry thinking about the waffles, chili and hollandaise sauce.

would have been to say, "I am a bit short-handed this morning, but please sit anywhere you want and…read moreI'll be with you shortly." Tip number 2) Water should be brought to the table as soon as possible, especially if a coughing customer requests it. Don't snap at the customer because she made a simple request. Prices have gone up and customer service has gone down, so we will like pass on this place from now on.

Stopped for lunch, on the way back from an appointment…read more This place is always busy; varied menu, great food, attentive service, need I say more? The portions are more than ample, service is impeccable and friendly. I don't know what else to add. They never disappoint

Our sights were actually set on I-84 Diner, but they were already closed. Luckily Red Line Diner…read morecame to the rescue. Thank you, Red Line Diner, for being open until midnight seven days a week! As with the other nearby diners, Red Line has that classic diner appearance and feel. I ordered the Manhattan Chopped Cobb Salad ($18.75) which wasn't bad at all. But what makes it Manhattan??? I was impressed that the portion size was humongous, so much so that I couldn't eat all of it. For some reason, our host sat us next to a large boisterous party celebrating a birthday. And our server was very nice but scarce when we were ready to order. The menu has a thousand options so you're bound to find something that your stomach wants. Bring cash if you can!

It is always 5 star at hangers cafe! Love the owner Allie and her incredible staff! Can't beat the…read morefood and terrific atmosphere! I'm a regular and would recommend to all!

So i absolutely adore this place but today was different…read more Took an abnormally long time to be seated when it was still quiet, no breakfast rush yet. Ordered couple of waters and an apply juice for the baby... no one asked for a refill Took an abnormally long time to place the food order. Food was eh.. I can't believe it but it was ehh!! My eggs on the avocado toast were overcooked: ordered medium and got over hard. Baby got a pancake that was like crispy on the bottom and hard to cut. And covered in powdered sugar! I'm not sure if there going though a staff refresh or what not- but there's something about you sitting at a table looking to get a refill on your water when there 4 people standing around doing nothing-

This place is a hidden gem. It's a small place with about four tables and some wares to buy. We…read morewent for breakfast and got the Turkish breakfast for two. It's clearly family run and the woman who served us was so lovely. The food was incredibly fresh. It was so tasty. We came out very satisfied. The Turkish breakfast is essentially a smorgasbord of various foods. There's cheese there's nuts there's dried fruit. There's fresh fruit. There's cucumber and tomato salad, there's sausage, there's olives, there's bread, there's butter with honey, tahini with molasses, jam, and there's eggs. We got the eggs in the traditional style, which is mixed with peppers and tomatoes. And it was absolutely delicious. Overall, loved this place and would absolutely come back.

Visited Beacon for an upstate trip and came across this lovely little Turkish family restaurant!…read moreIt's super cozy and everything feels so fresh and homemade. My friends and I got the kofta platter and Turkish breakfast with the menemen, which was this interesting tomato and egg dish that was very soft and mildly sweet. The kofta beef meatballs were nice and savory, perfectly paired with the rice and salad. The Turkish breakfast is primarily a lot of cheeses with sauces and small bites with a bread basket - would only recommend if you like different kinds of cheeses and since it is very light on its own it would prob be best to order something in addition to it. My friends and I also tried the salep tea which was this traditional Turkish drink that is very thick and creamy, has a very unique texture with a sweet flavor and cinnamon garnish.