Whoever doesn't leave this place 5 stars is clueless. This is the only spot in Rhinebeck I'd come…read moreback for. No offense to everyone else but damn this place has got it going on. Dinner was insanely good. The old fashioned, halloumi, and CHICKEN blew us away. The cheesecake too was to die for. Came back again the next morning for breakies, and that egg sandwich didn't disappoint. The ONLY thing that could use a little improvement was the iced coffee, it was a bit too strong / dark / bitter but honestly, that's just personal preference, I'm sure it works just fine for others. Old fashioned lemonade tasted like regular lemonade, nothing special there. Staff was nice. Atmosphere is perfect. Might do breakfast again here tomorrow it was that good. Oh yea, and don't sleep on the strawberry galette!!!

Stopped here for dinner on our Hudson valley vacation, passing through Rhinebeck. The menu was full…read moreof options I would want to eat as a vegetarian. Service was good but nothing amazing! One of the dishes came out less then hot so we sent it back and it was better in return. Asparagus burrata salad was our favorite and the seasonal rhubarb upside cake was very tasty to end on. The ambiance is great! Can dress up or keep it casual with family or a date night.

This is hands down one of my favorite area restaurants. The food is SO good, the real deal Italian…read more It is definitely for people who don't need white linen service or atmosphere. The funky atmosphere is part of it's charm! Just Graziano in the kitchen, one or maybe two waitresses in warmer months, and frequently a long wait to order for what will be a memorable meal no matter what you get. It's an experience, with excellent food at it's core.

We were in town for strawberry picking. We had somewhat of a hard time finding good food…read more Luckliy we found this restaurant. The restaurant layout is a little eccentric, but cute in a erratic way. There was the restaurant, an alcove, and a back patio. We sat in the alcove. We ordered the fresh made pasta with tomato and basil. That was very soft and the five year old ate up the half portion. (By the way they do have half portions.) We ordered the lamb ragu, which was very hearty and filling. I also ordered the pasta with seafood, which had heaping amounts of seafood. I think all were pretty fairly priced, considering the quality. The waitress we had was amazing. She helped us get our kid settled and knew exactly what she needed. She made some great suggestions and was overall the best. Great place!

We got the cardamom try it's delicious! This place is…read moreabsolutely wonderful for children and adults. Bring your laptop and get ready to hang out. There's a art studio room and a pinball machine room that you can come hang out in. They have food, hot drinks, cold drinks, coffee, chips, pastries, and all the good things. They even have a parking lot. They even have a pay it forward community good board so if you need a little support in getting a drink or food, they'll spot you . Not to be taken advantage of or be disrespected.

This place is a GEM!…read more Love the staff, super friendly and suggest good replacements if things get sold out (and they do)! The interior is communal and I'm here for it! Also, big comfy chairs in a corner. The food Slaps! Lentils - 5 out of 5! Bagel - 5 out of 5! Lattes were so good just needed to be hotter.

VEGAN CHILI was good, reasonable price. Nice place, quiet when I was there, good service, no…read morestress. Easy street parking.

Whether Stone Soup is inspired by the well-known children's book or not, this small, super local…read morerestaurant+café on Broadway in Kingston, NY uses the best produce+ingredients+even salmon around. Country-chic style, cozy+dim feel and the black and white in-your-face white checkerboard floor make up the inside design. The only thing missing on an unseasonably cool August summer was a crackling log fire. Their menu, is the main catch here. The menu changes often(?) depending on what's in season. Go for the prepped veggies+proteins or order from the menu like I did. Their 'Specials' menu lists items you can tweak and their regular menu offers fixed items. I ordered from both. Hubs enjoyed the grilled chicken panini with Swiss+raw onions and mayo I picked for him. My mixed green salad with feta+walnuts+apples+cranberries was great on its own- but I added a grilled salmon piece for added protein. Purely wholesome. I hesitated using their provided balsamic 'dressing' for fear it might include any kind of mustard- but that sucker was a silky balsamic emulsion that made my entire salad come together- even drizzled it on my salmon. And the soup in all this? Hubs liked the meat chili and I thoroughly enjoyed my Vegan Chili. If you're having your meal here, be ready for the laid-back mood and pleasant service from Deb.

If you have an eye (or not) for pre-loved antique+vintage treasures, then Ball & Claw in Port Ewen,…read moreNY- minutes away from Kingston, is your next favorite find. Housed in a colonial setting, Ball & C. truly has a knack for mixing a little bit of this with that. You can find almost everything from vintage drinking glasses to candle holders to glam seventies items. This treasure trove is a great place to pop in after work like I have or get some shopping done on the weekend. Add to that tasty pastries+bites and hot+cold beverages. Tucked away in the back of Ball & Claw is their parking lot that offers a getaway from the hustle and bustle up front in their circular driveway. The owner Maria was a doll and filled me in on some of their events and stuff. Maybe you won't leave with a trunk-full of things, but you will find a one-of-kind piece that'll suit you or your home just fine.

I wanted a good cup of coffee and a treat this afternoon and stopped by Ball & Claw. I love this…read morecombo antique shop /coffee shop. The people are lovely. Coffee and treats are great. The atmosphere is comfortable. The antiques and other wares are gorgeous and intriguing. The outdoor area is an absolute treat on a day like today. Weather is beautiful and I have the gazebo to myself. I can get a peak over the hedges of the Hudson River from the yard in the back. See you again soon.

Excellent authentic food. You can taste that it's freshly prepared. Service was friendly and fast…read more The place was clean and spacious. I highly recommend... go out of your way if you need to, but you should try this place. My husband and I had breakfast here and I suspect we'll be coming back for dinner.

Came here early on Saturday for breakfast: had this great coffee that was lightly sweetened and had…read morea touch of cinnamon- delicious. We had 2 breakfast sandwiches- ingredients were so fresh and delicious. We could hear the eggs beaten in the back for our orders. Service is friendly and responsive- we will definitely be back to try more items!

The Big Cheese is the definition of charm, warm service, chicness, has a popular and wholesome menu…read morewhich you can Veganize (the only pork offered is prosciutto appearing here and there) has tea+coffee beverages, etc at this Mediterranean deli/restn't in Rosedale, NY. Plus the short drive to+from work during my lunchtime, was what brought me to The Big C. With all that, this spot also brims with..... cheese pleasing all the senses. I couldn't count the cheeses- but do believe there must've been at least a hundred (maybe I'm off) in their glass refrigerators on the left as soon as you walk in. They include artisan cheddars, cheeses from Spain, Italy, etc. I picked up a Falafel salad with a nice drizzle of a hummus dressing. The falafel balls are sizable, but the spice aren't what I'm used to and were also a tad sweet(?). Aside from the restaurant part of it, there's like a mini thrift vintage clothing+shoes+ bags shop in the back. Oh, there's more- since these folks have a passion for everything cheese, there's a Cheese Club. Already, you know they take their cheese seriously.

We bought the hummus from the Big Cheese at Full Circle in Gardiner NY. The hummus was literally…read morethe best we've had outside of a restaurant. Amazing stuff!!

This place was great! It had a NY feel when you walk in and everyone was friendly. The owner was…read moreso gracious and took time to talk with us and even gave one of us a free slice of babka. We got the chocolate babka and my girls immediately fell in love. Our group also got the hot fresh donuts and everyone agreed they were awesome, but they still tasted good the next day. Would totally recommend to anyone.

underbaked babka made with palm oil made me sad. half moon…read moreis half baked - not really a coffee shop not really a bakery. maybe good enough for the stroller crowd that are just happy to come out of the rain.