3.3/5 This place was…read morejust alright with fair prices. The tapioca balls were very mushy and bland. I got the sakura rose which had very little rose flavor and was a bit bland. The lavender was DELICIOUS! Super pleasant lavender and tea flavor that wasn't too sweet. The taro was a bit sweet but had a very pleasant earthy vanilla flavor. Overall i think the milk tea itself was relatively nice depending on what you get but the tapioca is not great at all.

This place definitely lived up to the tea vibe, loved the wall that had the tea blends in glass…read morebottles with descriptions and bags of blends available. A decent selection of drinks, macaroons and merch. Service was great, since before me was a mother and two kids bouncing around while placing orders and he was quick to make the drinks, plus for me when I asked about apple kiwi drink if more apple forward taste or kiwi he give his honest opinion so I was able to settle on strawberry lemon tea. Plus when I asked for only 15% sugar he said might be hard to keep drink at low on sugar but he try. I appreciate that since sometimes having a specific order earns you a sign, but the drink itself came out perfect sweet, but not overly sickly sweet. Definitely a great place to get something refreshing on these beyond humid summertimes

Stopped by here while waiting for a train a few days ago. The ambience was excellent! I had a…read morelovely dirty chai and the service was friendly. Overall, the place is super cute and is a super cool concept! Highly recommend if you want a great experience and great coffee in the area.

Excellent coffee and very cute store with clothes & home goods. Great service and ambiance.read more

The food and service was excellent. Alyssa was very attentive and did a fantastic job.read more

b.overly_delicious @fromthegroundup.cafe_ Highland, NY: Had…read morethe pleasure of dining at From The Ground Up Cafe, in Highland this week. One of the most unique cafes I've been to in recent memories. From the Ground Up, is located deep inside a 55+ senior living townhouse community. It was a little tricky to find driving through the different buildings in the complex. Once we figured it out, we were greated with a very large dining area that was super clean with big windows and plenty of natural light. They have a few cases of baked goods and coffee, as well as weekly specials. One look at the menu and I knew my order. Shakshuka (traditionally African or Middle Eastern) is a dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, chickpeas, and kale served with bread to soak up that wonderful red sauce and egg yolk. At $14, this was a steal. The Rueben and fries were pretty standard and my iced latte was decent. Finished things off with a chocolate chip cookie skillet topped with vanilla ice cream. Had plenty of leftovers to bring home. They do a lot of catering and use the cafe as a home base for their 2 food trucks. The chef is a CIA grad. Seems with the 100s of townhouses, they have a built in customer base. They offer some pretty standard stuff like paninis, waffles, omelettes, and burgers. Next time, I want to try the shepherds pie, fish and chips, or chicken and waffles. #highland #fromthegroundupcafe #shakshuka #coffee #reuben #hveats #hvfoodies #eater #igeats #ulster #hudsonvalley #ulstereateriesunited #cookieskillet #ulstereateriesunfiltered #cafe #townhouses @above_weddings

Had this bookmarked for our trip because of all of the rave reviews. We stopped in for dinner…read moreSaturday March 21 and there was barely anyone requiring service. After we walked in one of the waitresses informed us that we can sit wherever we want. I instantly felt like I was inconveniencing her with my presence by the way she said it. Didn't take it personal just yet. What appeared to be the hostess came over a few minutes after we sat down and handed us menus that were very dirty. I looked at my husband and said I am ready to walk out of this place bc I am starving and it looks like they are too short staffed right now which is understandably out of a businesses control sometimes. But wait, instead of the waitress coming to our table to bring water or ask us if we would like a drink, she went to another table with a man and a child that she obviously knew well, and started eating their french fries and talking. That's when we decided to leave and spend our money elsewhere. So unprofessional. That couldn't wait? I hate to leave a review like this, but if I was the owner of this business, I would not want someone like that working for me, representing what seems to be a great place.

We love it here. I have to say the bike ride over the Hudson and landing here is half the appeal…read more The food offerings are pretty good and come in great big portions. They have a short tap list on a chalk board over the bar area but a massive bottle and can list. Truly a beer enthusiast paradise. Prices vary but pretty much run $6-$9 per beer. Outdoor, Indoor and bar seating available, and the option to seat yourself. The vibes are perfectly set, cozy interior and chilled out tunes. Servers are fast and always kind. Definitely my new go to. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

Sitting out on the patio almost right under the Walkway over the Hudson was an amazing experience…read morein itself. The views in the Hudson Valley are literally breathtaking from almost every angle of every city. My Wife and I have both had Farmers and Chefs bookmarked in Yelp for quite some time, so finally heading over was so exciting. It was a beautiful day so we headed to the patio. Love the indoor/outdoor bar area. I ordered a dirty martini. Made perfectly. We shared the Farmer's Wings, oysters on a half shell and a mixed green salad with Goat Cheese, soooooo good. My Wife also went with the Salmon & garlic mash served with green beans. Hella Good. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Our server, a very kind gentleman, who's name a cannot remember made our experience even more incredible by going above and beyond to direct the umbrellas just so that the sun wasn't in my Wife's eyes and our view of the walkway wasn't blocked. Amazing. I look forward to your next dinner at Farmers and Chefs and implore you to get your butt there soon. Cheers, The Happy Hour Huntress

It's a very pretty spot! Modern rustic interior with a mostly shaded patio right near the Walkway…read moreOver the Hudson. We dined very early on a Tuesday night so we were the only patrons. We sat outside and it was mostly pleasant, aside from some pesky mosquitos -- citronella candles or similar would be helpful to have on the tables. I got the 50/Cut Burger on a bed of mixed greens (no GF bun option), and it was super tasty albeit slightly overcooked. The shoestring fries were also good. The Negroni I ordered had a good balance of flavors but I always prefer a big rock of ice vs. chipped ice, which waters down the drink too fast. But they supplied a legit Luxardo cherry, and that certainly elevated the experience. The service was fast & friendly. I enjoyed it, and would return to try some of the other menu items.

This Starbucks is pretty standard overall--nothing bad, nothing standout. Service is usually fine,…read moredrinks are made correctly, and it does what you expect a Starbucks to do. It's a reliable stop when you need coffee, but it doesn't go above and beyond. The atmosphere is typical, clean, and functional, though not especially cozy or memorable. Depending on timing, waits can be hit or miss, but nothing out of the ordinary. Bottom line: a solid 3.5-star location--good for convenience and consistency, just very regular Starbucks energy

Sent this to the manager....ridiculous.. not good…read more. Hi Melanie I wanted to share a recent experience I had at one of your Starbucks locations because it was so far from what I've come to expect from the brand. I went into the store last week.. There was no one in the store, and They took my order for a tall coffee. That was it. It took 25 minutes to get me the coffee. The woman said she couldn't just pour it for me because all orders before me..drive thru ... on the app.... Take precedence.. Then someone else came in and was complaining about the same thing... When I asked the person at the front again, she was totally nonchalant about it.. like this is our policy and just deal with it. What's frustrating is that I can walk into almost any other coffee shop and be in and out in a few minutes. At Starbucks, it now feels like in-person customers are an afterthought while mobile and drive-thru orders take precedence, even when there's a customer standing right at the counter. I don't know if this is the result of a broader policy change, operational emphasis on mobile/drive-thru, or just poor management at this particular store, but it's not the Starbucks experience I remember. I would strongly encourage you to rethink the in-store customer priority and service standards so people who take the time to walk in aren't left feeling ignored. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for looking into it.

Located near the Poughkeepsie train station this cute little shop offers some of the best cookies…read moreI've ever tasted - baked to order while you wait so you get them fresh out of the oven! They offer classic flavors like snickerdoodle and chocolate chip as well as more unique offerings like strawberry shortcake (my favorite!!) We were greeted immediately and walked through the process of choosing our cookies by a very friendly staff member, who was happy to point out some of their favorites. Specialty flavors do vary seasonally. There's a little bit of seating inside but they seem to have more takeaway business. Parking is available right in front of the shop - with a time limit.

Ordered a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and a chocolate milk. Sign says wait 5-10 minutes for…read moreorder. At 20 minutes we approached the counter to ask about our order. They had completely forgotten about it. We asked for a refund for the cookie. Others also waiting a long time. Staff unfriendly.

This place was just so good. We were visiting Vassar and stopped in for a quick breakfast. I got a…read morevegan, gluten free breakfast bar (I am usually neither vegan nor gluten free) and a cappuccino. My daughter got a blueberry muffin and my husband got oatmeal and cappuccino. We loved it all. This place was incredibly busy but the service was very organized and efficient. If you need a quick bite on your way to/from Vassar, definitely stop here and definitely get a coffee! I hope to be able to come back!

I had several amazing cold brew coffees during my stay at Vassar for our theatre company's…read morePowerhouse Theatre residency. Service was friendly and ambiance was great. I tried a breakfast sandwich one day which hit the spot. Would definitely come here again and recommend it highly - some unique drinks on offer as well.