Dutchess County
All That Java, 6579 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck
Offers specialty coffee TO GO drive thru at both Rhinebeck and Walkway over the Hudson locations perfect for on the go moms who don’t want to leave their car! 845-366-0135
Babette’s Kitchen, 3293 Franklin Ave, Millbrook
Gourmet market, coffee shop, bakery and catering company in the heart of the village. The café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to go using local seasonal ingredients and 100% Organic Coffee. 845-677-8602
BC Kitchen and Bar, 1 Collegeview Ave, Poughkeepsie
Bistro and bar formerly known as babycakes Bakery Café. Known for its made-from-scratch baked good, eclectic breakfast and lunch menus and custom catering. This Arlington landmark serves up local brews on tap, artisan cocktails and the signature desserts.845-485-8411
Related: Hudson Valley Restaurant Guide
Bank Square, 129 Main St, Beacon
Roasting their own coffee right in Beacon, Bank Square features high quality Hudson Valley roasted coffee, beer, snacks and goodies and weekend entertainment and events. 845-440-7165
Big Mouth Coffee Roasters, 387 Main St, Beacon
A multi-roaster shop, market and restaurant offers specialty coffee and wholesale production.
Bread Alone, 45 East Market St, Rhinebeck
Family-owned bakery that has been making breads since 1983. Delicious café menus in four locations + local farmers markets and local retailers carry specialty breads and pastries.845-657-3328
Café Con Leche, 1 Railroad Ave, Wappingers Falls
Just steps away from the MTA Metro-North new Hamburg Station, Café Con Leche is an easily accessible, family-owned and operated coffee shop dedicated to serving the morning commuters. 917-544-5566
The Coffee Bean Café, 35 Main St, Poughkeepsie
Stop in for a breakfast sandwich or lunch but the highlight of your meal will most certainly be a delicious cup of coffee or tea.845-452-4400
Ella’s Bellas, 418 Main St, Beacon
A gluten free bakery, coffee shop & café in Beacon, NY with a goal to bring amazing food to the Hudson Valley that can be eaten by anyone, no matter their dietary restrictions and allergies. 845-765-8502
The Enchanted Café, 7484 S. Broadway, Red Hook
Breakfast, lunch, bakery and special events. The café is great for kids and serves lunch and coffee + takeout too. 845-835-8345
The Ground Hog, 2703 Main St, Wappingers Falls
A hidden gem serving up coffee, breakfast and lunch in a great, laid back atmosphere. We hear the omelets are delish! 845-298-9333
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, 44 Main St, Millterton
With locations in Manhattan, at Grand Central and the Hudson Valley, locals are lucky to have this high end, delicious coffee shop and café so close to home! The Millerton Café location is housed in a turn-of-the-century building on Main Street offering an exceptional coffee experience. 518-789-2020
North River Roasters, 8 N. Cherry St, Poughkeepsie
Located at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory, the coffee shop, a partner with Hudson River Housing has an assortment of food, loose leaf teas and small-batch, air roasted (and delicious!) coffee. 845-337-0263
The Crafted kup, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie & 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie
Experience real hand-crafted espresso beverages and locally roasted organic coffees and teas. You can also enjoy locally made baked goods and bagels. Located within walking distance of Vassar College and also in the Poughkeepsie Galleria. 845-783-7070 & 845-297-7071
Samuel’s Sweet Shop, 42 East Market St, Rhinebeck
The sweet smells of chocolate and coffee fill your senses as you walk by let alone open the door and walk into this glorious sweet shop. Offering classic confections, decadent chocolates, delicious baked goods, savory sandwiches and their very own Toby’s Estate Coffee, the best around! 845-876-5312
Trax Espresso Bar & Coffee Roasters, 1 East Main St, Beacon
Part of the Bank Square Coffeehouse family, they roast only the highest quality coffee beans to bring you a superb cup every time! 845-765-8400
The Ugly Mug, 39 Market St, Poughkeepsie
Locally owned coffee and tea house that channels the vibrant, supportive, community energy of its Poughkeepsie neighborhood. 845-345-9008
Orange County
2 Alices Coffee Lounge, 311 Hudson St, Cornwall & 117 Broadway, Newburgh
Delicious coffee and food + either of these two locations offer a great place to hang out, enjoy a trivia night or other special event. events@2alicescoffee.com
A coffee lounge experience with old world passion and a strong sense of community, meeting new people and one hell of a cup of coffee! Food is excellent too. blaccvanilla@gmail.com or 845-565-1299
Café Yen, 170 West Main St, Goshen
Warm and welcoming coffee shop serving up delicious coffees, teas and scones. Enjoy a hot cup and grab a bag of coffee beans to go too! 845-381-6615
Caffe a la Mode, 1 Oakland Ave, Warwick
Home of the famous Graham Cracker Coffee! Grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. It’s all about community here with top notch customer service and lots of smiles. 845-986-1223
Greenwood Lake Roasters Craft Coffee, 160 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake
Here you will find some of the finest Organic Fair Trade Craft Coffee for retail and wholesale. They work with an importer to source all of their beans from around the world and roasted to perfection on site. 845-293-0530
Dottie Audrey’s Bakery Kitchen, 549 Rt. 17, Tuxedo Park
Made from scratch and simply Ah-Mazing, this sweet café makes their grandmother’s best slow-rise, freshnly baked breads, scones, pastries, tea, espresso and light bistro fare. 845-915-3088
Foundry42, 42 Front St, Port Jervis
An eclectic gathering place is home to a creative workshop, special events and entertainment, education experiences, good food and a coffee bar. The coffee bar features their own combination of beans providing an exquisite coffee experience. 845-858-4942
Haven Coffee & Espresso Bar, 5462 Rt. 9W, Newburgh
A full service coffee and espresso bar with cakes, cookies, pies and other homemade desserts. 845-561-9685
Javajo’s Coffee Bar & Lounge, 30 Millpond Pkwy, Monroe
Serving up delicious coffee, pastries and other bakery goods in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Live music and other special events on the weekends. 914-329-9463
Meadow Blues Coffee. 3 Winkler Place, Chester
Serves up all kinds of coffees; cold brew, nitro brew, espressos. The pastries are fresh, the soups are hot and the Blues are always blue. Get "a drop of soul in every cup." 845-610-3638
A full service coffee distribution company for over 25 years. Based out of Newburgh, NY they began roasting coffee on premises. Since moving to their current location in Campbell Hall, they opened a full service café and working showroom for potential wholesale customers. 845-294-8090
Serving coffee plus a full restaurant and bar. They offer a Sunday Brunch, specialty coffee plus local beer and wine. 845-381-1400
The Paleteria Ice Cream & Coffee Shop, 42 West Main St, Middletown
Combining Latin inspired homemade ice cream, popsicles, food and coffee specialties. Stop by and taste a piece of Puerto Rico right in downtown Middletown. 845-610-9141
The Shake and Grind. 190 South Plank Rd., Newburgh
This specialty coffee shop offers nutritional, healthy protein shakes, smoothies, juices and more in a relaxing atmosphere.
Shelter House Café, 123 Carpenter Rd, Newburgh
A quaint coffee spot & café with scenic views within Downing Park. The café offers intricate brews and light fares in a unique and charming setting. 845-762-5842
Something Sweet Dessert Café, 17 North St, Middletown
What began as a dessert shop has grown to offering lunches, dinner and coffee spot. Here you will find an eclectic mix of American entrees with a hint of the owners Italian Heritage. 845-343-2233
Sweet Pea’s Café, 318 Blooming Grove Tpk, New Windsor
Breakfast, lunch, expansive coffee bar and a warm welcome await you at this adorable café. Meals are made to order using locally sourced ingredients, specialty coffees, desserts, music and wifi.845-391-8034
Tuscan Café, 5 1/2 South St, Warwick
Vegan, vegetarian and carnivores… there is something for everyone when you stop in for breakfast, lunch or dessert with a cup of Organic, fair trade coffee or tea. Gluten free options also available. 845-987-2050
The Village Buzz Café, 91 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake
A great meal with a warm smile and an outstanding cup o’ joe! 845-895-0078
Ulster County
The Bakery, 13a North Front St, New Paltz
Serving New Paltz for 37 years, The Bakery offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, soup, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, chocolate and freshly baked breads! 845-255-8840
Bluestone Coffee Roasting Company, 138 Partition St, Saugerties
A local favorite has its patrons always wanting more. Serving fresh roasted coffee, café and desserts daily. 845-247-3245
Bread Alone, 3962 Rt. 28, Boiceville, 22 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock & 2121 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine
Family-owned bakery that has been making breads since 1983. Delicious café menus in four locations + local farmers markets and local retailers carry specialty breads and pastries.845-657-3328
Brew & Bike Company, 93 Tinker St, Woodstock
A coffee roaster and mobile café that believes carefully brewed coffee is essential to inspiration and adventure. Purchase online, pick up or have your coffee beans delivered locally via bicycle! Check the web for coffee tricycle mobile café pop-ups and events. info@brewandbikeco.com
Cafeteria Coffee House, 58 Main St, New Paltz
Open daily, Cafeteria offers an expansive selection of specialty coffees, espressos and iced beverages. Kids can also grab a milk shake or smoothie! 845-633-8287
Den of Marbletown, 1 Basten Ln, Kingston
Teddy Bear Museum and coffee shop! Spend some time exploring the museum and stop by the cafe. Choose from over 40 flavors of bubble tea, coffee and many other beverages, farm to table foods, snacks and vegan and gluten free options too! The cafe has an indoor and outdoor play area for kids and free wifi too! 845-687-6441
Nana’s Creative Café, 98 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock
If you are hungry, the Creative Café is the place to be! Take out, breakfast, lunch, bakery and catering available.845-679-8400
Dominick’s Café at Dreamweavers, 34 North Front St, Kingston
Priding themselves of bringing a part of their grandmother’s kitchen to Uptown Kingston. Stop in for made from scratch baked goods, homemade soups, sandwiches or breakfast. The coffee is roasted just for them and is some of the best around. 845-338-4552
Frida’s Bakery & Café, 26 Main St, Milton
Everything is better at Frida’s. A family favorite for their child-friendly play space, here you will find artisan breads, pastries, cakes, pies, cookies and coffee. Plus, drop by for breakfast and lunch served daily. 845-795-5550
This unique coffee and cereal bar features espresso and coffee from Partners Coffee Roasters, plus more than 20 cereals and toppings, as well as many dairy and non-dairy milks. Freshly made steel cut oats, soups and other foods also are offered daily. 845-633-8177
The largest independent bookstore in the Hudson Valley, grab a cup of coffee and a cozy seat for one of the many workshops, book groups, children’s programs, musical presentations, film festival events or simply just read a book! 845-246-5775
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Kingston Artists’ Collective & Café, 63 Broadway, Kingston
Free wifi, delicious pastries and a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy the coffee shop, a performance or other special event. 845-399-2491
Lagusta’s Commissary, 11 Church St, New Paltz
Enjoy a cup of organic, fair trade coffee or tea, breakfast, lunch or dinner and a unique zine library. 845-633-8011
Maeve’s Place, 288 Main St, Pine Hill
Located at Pine Hill Arms Hotel, Maeve’s Place is changing the world one cup of coffee at a time. This inviting coffee shop provides employment opportunities and/or a place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to hang out. 845-750-7444
Market Market café, 1 Madeline Ln, Rosendale
A restaurant, a bar and a micro-venue with an artistic approach to both food and entertainment, both fancy and casual, sophisticated and simple and vegetarian and omnivorous. 845-658-3164
Monkey Joe Roasting Company, 478 Broadway, Kingston
Many will say they roast the best coffee in Ulster County, hands down. Stop in to the coffee bar for a hot cup or take a bag of beans to go. Retail and wholesale. 845-331-4598
Mud Puddle Coffee Roasters & Café, 10 Main St, New Paltz
Open every day serving breakfast and lunch Wed-Mon. Drinks, snacks and desserts too! A true mom and pop shop where everything is made to order and fresh- coffee roasting included. 845-255-3436
Outdated Café, 314 Wall St, Kingston
Antique café with a twist! Filled with antiques and collectibles where everything is for sale, and offering organic, vegetarian light fare, baked goods and coffee. 845-331-0030
Rail Trail Café, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz
A quick stop to recharge with a snack, breakfast, lunch or an evening meal. Menu changes seasonally and serves local produce and more. Check Facebook page for updates, opening is usually dependent on the weather. 845-399-5450
A bookstore, a bar and a café selling new books, sweet pastries, savory pies, beer, cider and wine. 845-802-0027
Rosendale Café, 434 Main St, Rosendale
Enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal while listening to great music in an intimate, smoke-free environment. Recognized as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the Hudson Valley. 845-658-9048
Underground Coffee & Ales, 74 Vineyard Ave, Highland
A café, bar and bottle shop in one. Offering specialty coffees, teas, espresso and wine plus 10 taps of constantly rotating craft beers. They often have live music, beer tastings, trivia and movies each week. 845-834-3899
Uptown Coffee, 288 Wall St, Kingston
Right in the heart of uptown Kingston, this coffee shop has delicious coffees and light fare to enjoy. Homemade soup we hear is to die for! 845-338-1300
Village Coffee & Goods, 17 Railroad Ave, Kingston
Keeping the community spirit alive, Little Village and Village Coffee serve as a backdrop for live performances, a meeting place and a space for parties. The specialty coffee shop offers breakfast, lunch and provisions for your home pantry. 845-868-2186
Village Grind, 138 Main St, New Paltz
A little local coffee shop where all the coffee is freshly made. Baked goods, sandwiches, wraps and salads are also available if you're hungry. 845-255-7800
updated 4/16/19
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