An absolute hidden gem in New Lebanon!…read more OMG, what an adorable little cafe! We were in New Lebanon and looking for somewhere to eat around 7:30 PM. Being a small town, there weren't many options still open, so we called to see if they were still serving dinner. The sweetest lady answered and told us their kitchen closed at 8:00 PM, but they would still be happy to take us. We're SO glad we called! The moment we walked in, we loved the place. It was beautifully decorated, with fresh wildflowers they had picked themselves, the tables were set so nicely, and everything had such a warm, cozy, welcoming feel. We were seated immediately and had ice water at the table right away. The service from beginning to end was seriously top-notch. Then the wonderful lady helping us, and I'm so sorry we didn't get her name, brought out freshly baked mini blueberry muffins. OH. MY. GOODNESS. They were DELICIOUS. That was the moment we looked at each other and knew dinner was going to be good. And it absolutely was! Our daughter ordered an omelette, my wife had the steak frites, and I ordered the chicken piccata. Every single dish was delicious. My wife also ordered a blueberry cosmo, which she loved! At this point we were completely stuffed, but there was no way we were leaving without trying dessert. We ordered the red velvet cake AND the chocolate croissant bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Did we need both? Absolutely not. Did we finish them anyway? Pretty much! The food was just THAT good. We kept telling ourselves we were full and somehow kept taking another bite. What really made this place special, though, was the hospitality. We came in close to closing time, and instead of ever making us feel rushed or like an inconvenience, they welcomed us with kindness and gave us a wonderful dinner experience. That says a lot about a place. 5 stars all the way. If you're anywhere near New Lebanon, do yourself a favor and stop here. Places like this deserve all the support and business they can get. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and genuinely wonderful people. We will DEFINITELY be back, and next time we're coming for breakfast!

I picked up a matcha latte here, and my friend catered a delicious brunch from this spot!…read more I appreciated that the matcha didn't come pre-sweetened. It could've been whisked/blended a bit better (separated a bit), but I was happy with it overall. Regarding the catering, I was a big fan of the avocado toast (super fresh and creamy and nice flavor) and tasty muffins (I enjoyed the blueberry muffin.) It takes a bit to make drinks / food, so be sure to allocate some time--this isn't one of the factory-like cafes that churn out drinks / whip out ready-made food. The interior is cute and has assorted offerings of general foods/supplies that were fun to peruse.

Picking was a good time. People were nice. The market was clean and organized . Many different…read moreitems to choose from you don't find at a local grocery store. Goats were cute and fun to watch. Only 3 issues...the market has no prices on the fruits and vegetables as I paid $8.50 for a pint of raspberries. A bag of 6 DRY cinnamon and sugar donuts for $12 and a tip jar out at the field and in the store. I'm picking my own stuff why would I tip ? Same in the store. Overall it was good I'll know better next year to ask for prices.

We were absolutely thrilled to come upon a farm or orchard that does not function as a money grab…read more Their policy of pick what you pay for is a rarity we see these days, and we find this policy to be the most welcoming and the practice generates the highest likelihood of repeat business. When we arrived, on June 17, 2026, prime season for strawberries and snap peas, we were greated by a friendly young woman named Erin, who operated the admission booth. She provided us with two small containers for the snap peas and two larger for the strawberries and explained that we can pick whatever we want, and only pay for what we harvest. We acquired some beautifully fresh snap peas and freshly sweet strawberries. We visited the store, which offered typical farm store goods. There was nothing overly impressive about the store, but it is worth a look. We loved this place and even though it is more than an hour away, this will be our go to place to pick your own fruits and vegetables. We are looking forward to bluberries season in early July!

This pizza!! As much as I love a NY slice this one reaches my soul! The sausage (Italian sweet and…read morespicy) was incredible. The crust was a charred, chewy, un-bleached sourdough - which i couldn't stop eating. This is the pizza I dream about.

My go to place for takeout as well as weekend dine in has really let me down. Over the weekend I…read morecalled in as usual for a margarita pie around 625pm and was told I could pickup at 720pm. I am not sure who I spoke to but the woman on the line did not sound the friendliest. She asked if I had her on speaker and I replied yes. I was on the road driving so I was not about to hold my phone. I then pulled over so she could hear me better. When I arrived it was busy. Payment was promptly collected from me and I had to wait an additional half an hour. When I got my margarita pie home, I found the sourdough crust to be dry as well as burnt. Also it lacked a good amount of cheese and the sauce was very sour. Now mind you I have had numerous pies from here and have tried most varieties from their seasonal offerings as well as the always available ones and they were all delish. You can imagine my surprise as I am not one to complain about cost as I know quality when I see it. I called and a woman answered saying this is Mary and I asked if I had 9 Miles East and she said no, you have the wrong number. So I called again, this time asking for the manager. The woman on the other end says this is Mary and listened to what I had to say about my margarita pie. She promptly apologized and said it was a busy night and she did not check the pizza as it was boxed. She then offered a refund which I appreciated and took my card number and phone number telling me she would text when she processed the refund. Two days later and still no follow up. I had errands to run, so I stopped in and spoke to Gordon at the front counter. He again apologized and told me Mary who I spoke to was one of the owners. I was not very happy to hear that customer service here is completely lacking. He then asked what he could do to make it up and gave me a refund on the spot. It made me unhappy to have to go in person and explain what happened once more. I have been a long time customer of 9 Miles East and have even subscribed to their home delivery and I mostly enjoyed patronizing them regularly as I really do like their food. However this experience has left me sad that I will have to move on. Good food and service really does go hand in hand.

I will definitely be putting this on my rotation of orchards to go to. Such a cute little farm!…read moreIt's not very big and not overly crowded which I really liked. We went early this year so they only had 3 different types of apples available for picking. We picked honey crisp, gala and Jonah Mac. They had a beautiful sunflower farm. The property is so pretty and I loved how they had a fire pit with the Adirondack chairs around it. There was a tap room which had all different types of beverages and ciders. Couple of food trucks and their donuts were delicious! Highly recommend checking out this farm.

Cute wholesome outing perfect for family and friends! We came here an hour before close and were…read moreable to pick blueberries and visit the taproom with ample time to hang out and chat. The fruits and signs were so easy to find and it was a great way to round out the summer before Apple season. This place also has the best peaches I've ever had--soft yet crunchy with the perfect sweetness, definitely don't miss their peach season. Everything is super reasonable and their ciders and wines were made with the fruits they grow as well! Would love to try the food trucks next time. Everyone was also very nice and it's a great time.

Very classy restaurant everything was top notch. We went Thursday night for the pasta and salad…read morespecial and it was out of this world. The salad was arugula, endive, radlcchio, red wine vinaigrette and parmigiano reggiano. Nice light salad. The pasta was tagliatelle with pork sausage, San marzano tomato, cream and parmigiano reggiano. The pasta was so light and the bowl was the perfect size. If it could not get any better we had the Zeppole Di San Giuseppe for dessert so fresh and delicious! Our server was outstanding and the staff were very friendly. This place is worth trying.

AMAZING and so MEMORABLE ITS EVERYTHING A LOVELY BISTRO SHOULD BE... fresh food grown on site and…read moregorgeous views of the beautiful Berkshire mountains. All staff are so pleasant and hospitable#1 place to relax, dine and enjoy Thank You Mezze

One of the best dinners I've had this year! The restaurant is very rustic and cozy. The staff was…read moregreat and the food was amazing in every way. We started with the short ribs, and I could have eaten those all night! They had a large list of specials including the veal parm my husband ordered, he was very pleased with it. The bolognese I got was delicious and very flavorful. Our drinks were also very good. We were on our honeymoon and they gave us a free dessert which was so nice of them! We got the apple bread pudding. It was the perfect end to dinner with an espresso martini.

Never judge a book by its cover. Same with this restaurant. When you drive up and walk to the…read morehost stand, you'll see the bar and hear the loud music, and think it feels more like a dive bar than a 5 star restaurant, HOWEVER, it is indeed a down to earth 5 star restaurant! We grabbed a picnic table outside on the deck. Our server was so kind, personable, and helpful! We ordered the Brussels sprouts which did not disappear in flavor! And the meatballs, which was cooked in the most delicious "gravy" -- we also got the kids pasta and meatballs, which was the same amazing sauce! My 3yo LOVED it! We also got a salad, which had fresh ingredients. We also got the steak, burger, squid ink seafood pasta, and montauk scallops -- all had the freshest ingredients. The seafood in particular was all cooked to PERFECTION. Their house made gelato is not to be missed nor their apple crisp, which had slices of fresh apples and just like your grandma made it. There is a reason this place is a solid 5 stars on Yelp. It is less than 10 minutes from Scribner Lodge where we stayed and was worth the visit!

An update from my previous review, because this popped up on a brunch search. Hot tip: Indian…read moreLadder no longer has breakfast/brunch. They had a kitchen fire a few years ago, shut down for a year, and completely rebuilt the store/café. It's beautiful, and you can get great baked goods including their famous cider donuts and a variety of coffee/beverages at the counter and sit comfortably in the cafe. They greatly reduced the kitchen space and don't make full meals in house. The cidery/brewery downstairs is still a great place to hang out but you'll only be able to get a few mostly app type food items. The main place to eat is now up the hill where Defazios runs a pizza counter. There's also a beautiful catering space overlooking the Helderbergs where we held a 40th anniversary party. Defazios provides full catering there, from their wonderful main restaurant menu. Indian Ladder provides beverage service, offering theirs and other NYS beer, wine and cider.

I used to visit here annually when I lived in NY. I have very fond memories of Indian Ladder Farms…read moreas a child and it was a very special treat to sample their warm apple cider and devour a bag of fresh cider donuts. Many years later they have so much more to offer - several varieties of fresh coffee, fresh warm pies, a huge selection of jarred items such as honey, pickles, olives, jams and jellies, a variety of craft beers and ciders made on site, Danishes, cookies, and other pastries for purchase, clothing and other merchandise, a large produce area with some of the most beautiful fruits and veggies available, a separate building dedicated to just apple varieties, and a large event hall at the back end of the property near their brewery. This place is pretty awesome. Something else to note is that when we arrived, they were setting up for Oktoberfest, so if you don't have any plans for Oktoberfest next year this would be an exceptional venue to share in the celebration. I have to say that it is a little pricy, much more expensive than I remember but we are living in different times now. We purchased one of the warm peach pies and it was exquisite. I even had a piece with my breakfast the next morning, I couldn't get enough, but it was about $25. Three donuts and two coffees cost us $17.55, which is a bit overkill but we wanted to enjoy in the moment. We also purchased a jar of peach jelly Togo and that was about $8. This is a great place to take a friend or date in the afternoon or for an event. There are several walking trails available and the property is gorgeous as you have a great view of the Catskill Mountains. There are several places where you can just sit around and chat for a while and they have their own pub and eatery under the main store. Additionally, there are some livestock chilling on the property and a small petting area where the kids can feed goats, chickens and any other creature wandering around. All-in-all, we had a great time while visiting and would definitely come back next time we are in NY.

Loved my two sandwiches - corned beef Ruben & prime rib melt. Cute ambience and attentive service…read more I'll return for some desserts next time.

While calling itself a diner, this establishment is more of a very comfortable family restaurant…read more It has plenty of parking, a nice capacity and is staffed by very efficient, smiling people who seem to enjoy their work as well as their patrons. The vast menu will provide a treat for every type of diner. Food is served quickly, freshly prepared and with the ability to satisfy the hungriest of patrons. The restaurant is clean, well maintained and very comfortable. I am looking forward to returning to sample more of their menu. I found eating at this "diner" fed not only my appetite, but also my spirit.

I thought I was done with maple weekend 2026. I had five maples on Saturday alone! But my wonderful…read morepassenger pointed out, as I headed south through Massachusetts - "oh, I think that's another maple event?" "Where?" So I looked around and saw the cars parked behind me. U-turn. Pack into the gravel lot. And... go pet the cows. Yup, this is truly a farm. The barn smells like animals and you can pet the goats. All the staff is friendly and there to explain maple, farming, whatever you'd like. For maple weekend? Excellent. We went into the Calf-a (sound that out) and there was a fairly long waitlist, but passed the time in the maple steam room with free samples! and perhaps the most interesting samples of all. Maple mustard. Various maple dips. And while they were not cheap, the staff did work together to get me some Grade B maple, which is so hard to find nowadays. It's now in my fridge. Once our names were called, we found a great variety on the menu for a very reasonable price. I got two pecan pancakes, fresh made, and my lady got one maple cranberry, made with the cranberries that were used to infuse the cranberry maple syrup. Our table got an entire pitcher of maple to pour as we pleased - yes, I do please. I took a pair of maple donuts to go, and they do not taste like cider donuts. The maple stands out. Fresh made and soft. I know maple is March, but this farm seems like a winner any time of the year you're passing by.

Hidden gem! What a fun, educational, and generally wonderful experience. I would say this is…read moreappropriate for kids aged 0 to probably tween. The property is huge and beautiful, with lots of games and animals to feed and discover. The playground is huge and actually a few different playgrounds. Admission is a little steep, but well worth it given you can spend hours here and also support a small, local business.