The Hudson Valley is brimming with eclectic, upscale, casual, and family-friendly destinations in every crevice of the Valley. Here we have listed some many of our readers' favorites in Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange Counties.
Dutchess County
All That Java, 6579 Springbrook Ave, Rhinebeck
Offers specialty coffee TO GO drive thru at three locations: Rhinebeck and Walkway over the Hudson locations perfect for on the go moms who don’t want to leave their car! Plus in Tivoli. 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
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, 2710 W. Main St., 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
Kitchen & Coffee, 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 Crafted Kup, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie & 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie; 48 N. Eastdale Ave.
Experience real hand-crafted espresso beverages and locally roasted organic coffees and teas. You can also enjoy locally made baked goods and bagels. And the luscious ice cream. Located within walking distance of Vassar College and also in the Poughkeepsie Galleria. 845-783-7070 & 845-297-7071
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, 469 Fishkill Ave, Fishkill
A new location where they roast only the highest quality coffee beans to bring you a superb cup every time! 845-765-8400
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. 845-986-1223X
Small batch, back to basics, fresh coffee. Visit the apothecary for unique items.
Coffee shop kiosk located at the main entrance of the Newburgh Mall.
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
Meadow Blues Coffee. 8 Greycourt Ave., 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
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
Sullivan County
The Tusten Cup, 8 Main St, Narrowsburg
Whether you’re grabbing a coffee and pastry to start your day or looking to enjoy a quick nourishing meal - there’s something tasty for everyone. (845) 252-6688
The Walk In, 67 Main St Unit 2, Livingston Manor
Buzzing sidewalk café serving coffee and tea, biscuits and bagels, sandwiches, salads, soups, and beer/wine/cocktails. (845) 439-1018
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
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
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
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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Lagusta’s Luscious, 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
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
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. Closed until April 2021.
A bookstore, a bar and a café selling new books, sweet pastries, savory pies, beer, cider and wine. 845-802-0027
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 8/22/2023
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