My wife has found her new absolute favorite bookstore! I think it is an incredibly thought out and…read moreperfectly executed bookstore meets bar meets cafe. We were about an hour away where this is typically around 5 hours away so knew we needed to check it out being so close. Snagged street parking easily and even just the vibes of the outside started off our experience so nicely. Located at what is dubbed Four Corners that is I believe the only remaining intersection in the US that has pre-revolutionary stone houses on all 4 corners. Such an amazing sight to see the old architecture. Rough Draft has utilized the space so perfectly. Worth visiting even if you are looking to just browse. I highly recommend trying a coffee or tea drink to start your day though and a baked good. If those aren't your cup of tea grab a beer or wine then. My wife got an Iced Mocha and loved it. I went with one of their current specials, "I Know What You Did Last S'more". It was so good but was unique compared to a typical s'more coffee drink since it had espresso and smoked black tea. I also had a chocolate croissant while my wife had a maple palmier and we enjoyed both. We snagged some window seats and it was the perfect way to enjoy the drinks and baked goods. My wife loved browsing the books and thought it had so many unique books she hadn't seen at other bookstores. Which it really is more than just a bookstore with the cafe and bar vibes! Highly recommend everyone check it out, if you can. We look forward to coming back!

I have so many good things to say, where do I even start?!…read more First of all, this book and bar spot is absolutely beautiful. It's located on such a charming street, and stepping inside felt like walking into an elevated Barnes & Noble straight out of a Harry Potter movie. There are endless shelves of books across every genre, cozy seating throughout, and the perfect atmosphere to spend hours browsing or reading. The coffee was just as wonderful as the space. I wasn't sure what to order, so the barista recommended a drink and was incredibly accommodating with my many requests. I can't have too much milk or syrup, so I basically gave them a complicated custom order, and they made it exactly to my liking without hesitation. I also ended up buying one of the chocolate bars they had at the counter and turns out it was $20!!!! As a tourist, I had no idea it was a well known local chocolate brand with a factory nearby, so that was a fun surprise. This is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down. I'd love to come back, grab a coffee, spend the entire afternoon reading, and just soak in the comforting smell of books and fresh coffee. Such a cozy, magical spot that's well worth visiting!

Village Coffee was the best coffee I found in the surrounding area. The espresso is excellent, with…read morereal attention to detail, and the breakfast sandwiches are OUTSTANDING. I went three times during my visit and had a different sandwich two times...both were incredible. I also really loved the music they play, which gives the whole place such a great atmosphere. Village itself has a small amount of seating, while Little Village has much more room to settle in, plus Wi-Fi if you want to stay awhile. Great coffee, great food, great music. I'd absolutely make this a regular stop anytime I'm in Kingston.

Tiny spot on the corner of a street by the railroad. If you don't know about this place you are…read moreunlikely to find it. I must warn you, don't walk in hungry. The smell inside will have you drooling harder than a boxer puppy smelling a pizza. Unfortunately I forgot to save the photo I took of the delicious display of pastries. That display certainly hooked me. Came in for coffee walked out with delightful bites I couldn't wait to dig into. One of which was a strawberry danish. That crust was amazingly light and flakey. Layered strawberries, center with a little cream and that cream topped off with some lemony drizzle. Oh just pure goodness. Prices VERY reasonable. Coffee is outstanding. Desserts are dangerous. You will want to say "One of each please" and you won't regret a thing.

Such a cute find in Kingston! Upstate has some of the cutest cafes but this one might just be my…read morefavorite. The food and coffee were super tasty. I had the grilled cheese sandwich with prosciutto, so good. The flavors just rolled together. I also had the butter pecan latte....best latte I've had in a long time. If you are in the Kingston area make sure you drop in and check these guys out!

The service was good, the shop is cute, I did see they have a bar and a menu posted if different…read morebeers they offer. There is parking, indoor and outdoor seating. I only had the berries matcha(not sure of the actual name), the cream cheese cold foam was absolutely amazing.

When I entered there were two people chatting with the barista (owner?) and I was hard pressed to…read moreorder. They were discussing football very strenuously. Little options: no decaf, only one alternative milk choice. I opted for the mocha and I will say it was delicious. I ordered a small and was given a large cup but she explained she ran out of small cups so it's a small size in a large cup. Not an issue, but all of it together left an unpleasant taste. Mocha was yummy, but not sure it was tasty enough for me to return to this unwelcoming space.

I walked in with no one else in the place. There was no music and one person at the counter on her…read morephone. I asked for a bowl and she very abruptly expressed that she was only doing a limited menu today, no bowls. She could make an egg and cheese sandwhich and it would be 10 minutes. I said I was willing to come back and ordered the sandwhich. As I stepped away, I watched the woman behind the counter go back to her phone. No wonder the place is always empty. There was NOTHING welcoming about the experience. If I wasn't so darn hungry, I would have said "forget it." The sandwhich itself was really good, and a great price (compared to the rest of uptown Kingston), which I appreciated. She thanked me for coming back for the sandwhich and that was that. Really too bad the place isn't more welcoming. They'd have more customers from nearby offices, I'm sure.

After having lunch at a nearby restaurant, we saved room for dessert because we had seen this nice…read morebakery on our way through town. Very clean inside and beautiful display cases make you want to eat everything in sight. We opted for some cookies and a couple of pastries to take home. We also got a couple of cannolis because- well, because. Plenty of parking in the area in a Sunday afternoon and when we entered there were only a few customers but when we were leaving after having checked out, the place really got a rush. Some tables and a diner type counter allow you to have some of your goodies inside while there are also tables on the outside. Prices were very reasonable and I was surprised at the final tally for all of what we bought. The staff were really friendly and most importantly helpful in making choices. They offered best sellers and personal favorites. Of course, they have some beautiful cupcakes and pies and cannolis as well as homemade sweets for the kids. ( Big and small kids). Well worth the visit to grab a coffee and treat yourself to very good and fresh baked goods.

Generally their baked goods are terrific, yet this last time-- very tasteless. The cupcakes were…read morestale and felt like biting into saw dust; the mocha "thing" was creamed to the hilt but didn't taste like anything-- 'cause tasteless and the napoleon was sugared to the hilt. We actually contributed these items to the garbage bin. A waste of $$, time --and attempted use of taste buds!! So out of character! What's up Deisings??

Busy place at 8 am on a weekday. No line, however, and the staff grabbed my drink order…read moreimmediately. The display case looked appealing and the snacks on the counter grabbed my attention. Meredith's bakery is always a tasty treat! Place needed some love and the signs could have been neater, but I definitely got the monkey theme!

Traveled to area Minneapolis and this was my absolute fav coffee shop! Best coffee and so friendly…read morestaff!! I brought my young nieces in for a girls day and staff was so sweet to them! Best coffee hands down!

Ulster County used to be my home and I've noticed Calcutta Kitchens during my travels through…read moreKingston. It's one of the businesses on that stretch of Broadway to endure while others have changed hands. So the other day, I decided to take a peek inside and find out what's for lunch. Chicken Vindaloo. There was also a vegetarian option. Each cost $15. The vindaloo was really delicious. I could smell it as soon as I walked in. The location is both a gift shop/ market and restaurant. There's dry goods and ready-made foods for sale on the shelves as well as brightly hand-painted gifts such as food storage containers and kitchen towels.I bought both as gifts for friends. I also got an order of vindaloo to eat-in along with unsweetened ice tea. The meal was delicious. The business owner is gracious and helpful. Her ready-made lunches are served in what look to be attractive eco- friendly paper containers. When I let her know that I couldn't finish my meal, she smiled and said," I'll give you a cover for the container so you can take it home." The cover fit perfectly and was secure. I let her know that I'd be returning for lunch and shopping another time.

Such a shame that a place like this has so much potential but the owner can ruin its vibe. It's not…read moremy first encounter with her. All my experiences with her have left me with a bad taste in my mouth and I have overlooked it until recently. She's not nice, she tries to be pleasant but comes off insincere. Recently I spent almost $100 there and ate there. The meals come with a very small/trial size condiment/chutney that holds maybe a tbsp of content. I asked for another one and she was hesitant, she told me that I could buy them and pointed to a shelf. Seriously, I couldn't believe it! I asked again and she reluctantly gave me a different condiment babbling about how there are different ones. Nm that I just spent a lot of money for mediocre food! The frozen butternut squash and lemongrass was very watery and lacked flavor. I used it as a broth that's how watery it was. The hot chai was bland and watery with no taste of spices. The chicken curry was decent but again lacked depth of flavor and was on the watery side. It's very sad bc I like Indian food and want to support local businesses but not when you're treated like this esp by the owner who is very cheap and unpleasant. Food has gone downhill and watering everything down to cut costs doesn't help. And it's way overpriced like other reviewers state.

Coming from nyc I was not phased by the pricing as most patrons seem to be on yelp. Listen. This…read morebagel was AMAZING. I got a rosemary salt bagel with cream cheese, greens, and shiitake mushrooms. So glad I ordered this although I was not sure what to order because the menu had many unique, delicious sounding bagels. The bagel was made with great attention to detail! The shiitakes were cooked with butter and salt. The greens tasted lemony. Everything complimented one another very well. The bagel was a little tough but everything was so delicious. The iced mint latte was cooling and refreshing. Also incredibly unique. This was delicious and I'd eat here again if I were to return to Kingston!

Sourdough bagels! Yessss finally someone is doing these. Doing them well. Ordered the whitefish…read morebagel and the shitake mushroom one. White fish bagel - came in a container split in half. Loaded with whitefish and a heaping mound of micro greens and dill covering a layer of cucumbers. Bagel was oh so perfectly airy and had that sourdough flavor. If it wasn't for the hair I found on it 3/4 of the way eating it I would give this place a 5 star. But hey stuff happens Shitake mushroom bagel - wrapped like a regular bagel. Excellent schmear and a great amount of mushrooms. Really stands out as a unique bagel. Prices are pretty high. Is it worth the price? Eh not so sure about that but it is definitely delicious and worth a try

So yummy and super quick. I love the concept of a stuffed bagel - easy to eat and filling…read more This location had some small tables at the back we didn't notice until after we finished eating in the car. Small booth to order from.

Moonrise Bagels' Kingston NY location is located within a little blue building on Broadway. It's…read morecute. Because of the size of the place, it is limited to take out only. Moonrise's claim to fame is their stuffed bagel. I'll attach a picture because it's easier to show rather than explain it. It must have taken quite a long time to figure out the boil/bake time for this creation. It works. The bagel is thoroughly cooked and the contents, in my case, scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese, were heated through but not overdone. Since the items are premade, the choices for your bagel are limited to Everything or Plain. The bagel also comes with a mayo/mustard sauce on the side, which seemed a tad too aggressive for my palate. The business seemed to have a steady stream of customers while I was there.

Since hubs was in the area he had noticed Restaurant Kingsley and coordinated with me so we could…read moregrab early dinner nearby after I got out of school. This whole time, I really thought this place was inside a cozy hotel about 2 blocks over. Guess you learn something new every day. We pulled up on a Thurs. around 4 with no res. and got seated real quick. Restaurant K. is airy, chic and gives a relaxed vibe. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, there's something for every eating style. We kept things light instead of diving into something heavy. Our spring greens salad was really good: hefty mound of mixed greens, lima beans, string beans and a hint of dill to make everything pop. Hubs had the double-stacked burger with white cheddar on a potato bun and loved it. I had high hopes for the hush puppies because they sounded amazing on paper- but they were doughy than corny and threw me off. Then came dessert. Again- sounded great on paper. It kinda feels like desserts get a "reinvented" treatment here(?). For instance, the strawberry shortcake was deconstructed: a few chunks of white cake, some diced strawberries and whipped cream. Totally unexpected. I ordered the 'Fun-Fetti Dunkaroos' with madeleines because they caught my eye, but they're smaller than standard. The food isn't bad at all. We were just caught off guard by how some of our selections were prepped. What really saved the evening were the cocktails. They were beautifully made and had a lot of strength. No watered-down nonsense here! Plus, our server Karina(?) was super sweet. I asked if I could try the passion fruit purée to see if it was the real deal for one of the cocktails I ordered and she brought me a little sample. Passed the test!

We love stopping for a mid day beverage on hot summer days. Perfect spot for people watching and…read morepost-farmers market hang. Service is friendly brunch has been decent! We mostly stop for a sip!