My family spent several days at a rental home a mile or so from Gracie's and, naturally, had to…read moregive the local diner a try. Gracie's is an elevated diner experience...all the breakfast and brunch things you could want, but up a couple levels from a classic greasy spoon diner. Not dissing the greasy spoon diner experience...love that...but this is based in that historical experience, with an overall nicer experience in terms of food and atmosphere. Also, before we get into the specifics, here are 2 words which would bring me in from just about anywhere: Donut menu. Yes, they make their own donuts here, and that's enough reason to stop in, take out, or worship at the front door. We got our donuts to go after the meal...The coffee was GREAT. Too often, coffee, which should be the opening star of a diner experience, can be flavorless, browned water. Here it was good. Bold as I needed it to be, and the perfect foundation for the rest of the meal. My next go-to if they have it brunch experience is biscuits. They have them...you can get a biscuit on its own or, heck, go for a mini biscuit basket! I live for a biscuit-forward establishment. The Full Breakfast (submitting biscuit or potatoes for the meat) would have been my choice, but I decided to roll my own and ended up with a biscuit, fruit cup, and side of Hash Browns. The biscuit was good, large, and perfect with butter and honey. They make the hash browns to order - large hash brown patties - and with 2 different orders of them at the table, one was overcooked, too brown, and not impressive...but the other was perfect and delicious...bordering on potato pancake territory in presentation and flavor. Our server was fantastic...we had a large party encompassing 3 different tables in the middle of a Sunday morning (On Easter no less), which is, of course, the busiest time of the week. She was friendly, enthusiastic, and never made us feel rushed. If I found myself in the Hudson Valley again, Gracie's would be a definite destination for me.

This a worthwhile place to pop in for a good meal in a nice…read moreriver view location. There are plenty of pleasant surprises on the menu for all sorts of diners. Our server was friendly. I hate to leave a harsh review but I see others have had the exact same complaints and this isn't my first bad experience here. Once we sat down and had our sandwich orders taken it was at least an hour till our food was out. I had to go to the kitchen after about 45 minutes and they said, oh, it is right here and brought out the bread/ biscuits app someone had asked for. Bread = 45 minutes. The rest of the entrees then trickled out slowly one by one ensuring half the table were done eating before the last salad finally arrived. We had assumed our server's shift had ended because I never saw her again in the restaurant until I went up to get the check form the cashier. She thenpopped out from somewhere to take over printing out my check. I suspect we were auto-gratuitied looking back but she never mentioned it. I failed to check and was just dying to get out of there It seemed like there were lots of staff but where are they and what are they doing?? . People at tables were just rubbernecking around looking for someone. No one was on the floor. No one was out in the tables. No one was watching food, timing, drinks, turning the tables, etc. It was busy when we arrived but almost empty by the time we left. We were there for over 2 hours. I wonder if there are systems in place that were created out of inexperience and are now the sunk cost way of running things. Are there sections? Does the hostess know how to manage pacing? Does the server understand timing and to check the tables? I don't mean to sound pedantic, I just don't think there are people here who understand that the job is to manage the flow, "but was it busy?" Yes, it is supposed to be. If you cannot serve someone, you need to wait to seat them. If you can't handle the tables, close a section. Just filling tables and figuring it out is unfair to diners. Thank god you can go to the front to get your check or we might still be there. :( No owner response needed

Went there for a retire celebration. The food was good especially the Mack and cheese with pulled…read morepork on top. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Food is good and the waitress was very nice. Had the fish and chips and it was very good. I will be…read moregoing back soon

We went on Memorial Day to celebrate a birthday. The birthday girl is gluten free. The gluten free…read morechocolate cake was fantastic. She loved it. Thank you to our server Franny for recommending it.

Heard so much about the Fried Chicken and it lived up to the rumors. It was very delicious too much…read moreto eat had to bring some home. Had the corn bread soup that was super delicious. If you are in the Catskills stop by.

I came to Mr. Kats for a birthday dinner, my niece treated me. We ordered Shrimp Cocktail that was…read moregood. Then I ordered the steak and fries and she ordered the mussels and fries. Here is where the problem lies ppl came after us and we're getting their steak and fries before us. We waited over 40 minutes for our food. Then once we got it. My steak was so so and I had more fries than steak. All I know is I won't be going back.

Came here for brunch in a large group and we sat outside in the backyard which was lovely. They…read moredon't have much in the way of vegan options but did offer the yogurt parfait with vegan yogurt (cocojune) with seasonal fruit and granola which was very good. They also had one vegan pastry on the menu.

Yo this spot is bougie af but in a good way…read more You can dress somewhat nice in here. Honestly we rolled up in Disneyland day attire. Like shorts, shirt, dad hat backwards, with a baby car seat and we were welcomed in with open arms *cue Journey*. The tiacolo and tetela were good. The smoked pig and pork belly were delicious too. Got couple glasses of white to wash it down. We had homeboy(server) literally describe everything to us and he was super friendly and chill about it. Honestly this spot is a cool date night spot but also could be a good family outing. As a tourist, I'm glad to have spent the extra dime here because gyyyaaawdamn this part of New York lacks flavor. You would think closer to the farms, would be a bit better, but maybe just the areas we visited were ehh. This was the only spot in Leeds we checked out cuz we were more congregated around Saugerties. Idk the area just tryna spell the context. Everything is like 15-30 away from each other so maybe there's other spots just like this with a bit more cost effectiveness.

This is really a 4.5…read more Casa Susanna is located in a cabin-like hotel that is surrounded by quite a few cabins, so it's a casual space. It has low ceilings and feels nice and comfortable. Since it was a Sunday, it was brunch time. I ordered the chilaquiles which had tender, flavorful pork/barbacoa. All components were done well, from the crisp chips to the salsa verde. I would have preferred my eggs a bit more runny, but it didn't detract from all the wonderful flavors. I also ordered the concha with cacao and it was softer than any concha I've ever had - which was great. The cacao is subtle but it was definitely there. Service was friendly and timely. I'm definitely a fan and I'd happily stop by again to try more items.

The lemonade was perfect! Green tomatoe BLT yummy. Gracie burger was on point too. Staff was very…read morefriendly and engaging.

Cute and "real" place with super easy access off and on to 1-87. It's not a food truck it's a…read more"luncheonette" that's open late. We sampled a few things - kale Caesar salad was very fresh (maybe local) with dressing that didn't come from a bottle. Light and flavorful but filling with a good sized portion. The iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese was presented elegantly in 4 sections and again the dressing was first rate. We got a cup of the spicy chili and also a side of onion rings...the chili was a unique texture of smooth and chunky with just the right amount of heat. Came with a buttery cornbread muffin. Someone knows how to bake. The onion rings seemed homemade too and while the serving was small the flavor and crunch was awesome. Only reason not rating as a "5" was that service was slow and a touch indifferent...but the food was worth waiting for.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday, and I was blown away by the food. I candidly did not expect…read morethis to be my favorite meal in Hudson, notably as we had many incredible meals. We had eaten breakfast about an hour prior, so I wasn't feeling hungry at all... but that quickly changed upon first bite of my meal. I ordered the Savory Porridge, which came with a soft boiled egg, oyster mushrooms, chili crisp sauce (resembles Chinese Lao Gan Ma), and was topped with crispy rice noodles. This. Was. Incredible. I can't stress enough how perfectly the flavors, textures, and ingredients came together. You'll understand what I mean upon first bite. I also had bites of the Grapefruit Brûlée and Biscuit. Both were such a delight. The biscuit was shockingly incredible... on par with high tea in London. The ambiance was festive (came the weekend after Christmas), cozy, and charming. Amazing experience all around.

Great service! Our servers were kind and warm plus the food was delicious. Perfect vibe for a…read morebirthday we will be back!

I'm from nyc and this might've been the best bec rendition I've ever had. Combining the cheese with…read morethe egg instead of as separate slices was genius, and the pepper wasn't too much. Some spaces to sit inside and a few small tables outside. Lots of pastries I wanted to try. There's a mini shelf of books you can buy up front. Seems like a cute place to meet up with people.

Ate a quick breakfast at The Athens Rooster this weekend (01/13/2024)…read more Cockadoodledoo! This out of the way corner cafe in Upstate Athens is very homey, open, clean, welcoming and has lots of off beat offerings that a regular passer by would not necessarily expect. It has big windows. For one, they hotly cook-up pizzettes, hot and very flavorful sandwiches, soups, coffees and tea. Right next to the register is a clear glass window box with all sorts of scrumptious sweets, muffins, cakes, tarts, choco donuts and cupcakes - that are made each day, I might add. The display is quaint and spot-on and each dessert is elevated on a tiny cake platter on a doily. Next, all the menu boards (above the counter and to the side) are easily legible, for elderly too. The menu that was handed to me was also not too complicated (2 sides) and was laminated, to avoid Covid. The staff was professional, bouncy (music), well prepared for groups that came and friendly. Some staff even remembered what some of the elderly in line wanted, before they ordered. How is that for manners and style?! Go kick rocks down an alley Starbucks! Lastly - the food and drinks here are simply very outstanding. I do not say that often. My cheese panini-style sandwich had layers of molten and hot cheeses, seared onions and somewhere in that mass also herbs and some dark mustard! It was scrumptious. They serve other classics like turkey, salami, ham sandwiches (some already wrapped for quick sale and go). The Athens Rooster is off the beaten (egg?), no track; (just kidding) but the parking is easy, there are lots of seats and even just simply placing (it's a small gesture, for sure - but chefs like me take note) a large jug full of free lemon water with clean cups on the bar counter at the front, really: makes all the visitors days. Cafe go-ers love those water jugs. Believe me! The Athens Rooster is a well maintained, bright and friendly late breakfast and late lunch spot. The grilled cheese and coffee stayed hot longer than 15 minutes after the sale. Very delicious! Top notch cafe - expertly prepared cuisine. Review: 5+

"We don't have a cocktail menu, but we can make anything you'd like."…read more That was one of the first things our server told us, and honestly, it was refreshing. These days, it feels like every bar has a cocktail menu full of creatively named drinks that require reading a list of ingredients just to figure out what you're ordering. At Governor's Tavern, if you want a gin and tonic, you simply ask for a gin and tonic. The only decision you need to make is which gin you'd like. I'm not much of a cocktail person, but I appreciate that not every place feels the need to reinvent the wheel. The place was packed at lunchtime, but we got lucky and grabbed a pair of seats across from the bar. The server who I quoted was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Guinness, but unfortunately the keg had just kicked. She recommended the Samuel Smith chocolate stout instead and even brought me a sample before I committed to taste since I never heard of it, which was a nice touch. For food, we ordered the State Grill burger and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. Both were excellent, and each came with Belgian-style hand-cut fries. If you're spending the day browsing the boutiques and antique shops along Warren Street and want a drink, a good meal, and a lively mix of locals and tourists, Governor's Tavern is worth a stop.

5/19/26: Stopped in for a quick lunch while in Hudson, NY. There's seating indoors and outdoors…read more Inside, the decor consists of old time murals from the 1800s. We sat at the bar. Shared an OG Chicken Sandwich $13. It was buttermilk fried chicken with tomato and lettuce on a roll. Sandwich was pretty tasty. Service was just average. Otherwise, I would've given it four stars. Only a few people appear to have ordered food here. Basically, the place appears to be a watering hole. Only app.metered parking in the area.

If you're in Hudson and looking for a nice dinner spot, Wm. Farmer & Sons is a great option. It's…read moreconveniently located just up the road from the Hudson train station. The interior is a nice balance between rustic and modern, creating a cozy/homelike atmosphere. The host and service staff were warm and welcoming, taking the time to explain both the menu and the nightly specials. We ordered the sea salt focaccia with whipped ricotta, the Maine mussels all'Amatriciana, the Argentinian red prawns, the heritage pork chop, and toffee pudding. The focaccia was baked perfectly, with just the right amount of seasoning. The biggest surprise, though, was the mussels. They arrived already removed from the shells, which I wasn't expecting, but they ended up being the standout dish of the meal. The prawns were good, while the pork chop had nice flavor, though I wish it had been a little juicier. The toffee pudding is highly recommended. Overall, it was a solid meal in a comfortable setting.

We went back to this place after not visiting for a while. Wanted to sit by the window all the…read moretables were empty. It was 5:30. We were told they were all reserved. Then the server came back and said she was able to move us. This was not a great start - but we appreciated them accommodating us. Oysters were fresh. Delicious. On Mondays they have $1 oyster nights so we will come back for these Food took a really long time to come out after the oysters ... Frisée salad was ok. My husband ordered Mike frites and they were very good. Frites even came with some homemade aioli I had the fried chicken on a bed of mash. But they should serve mash in the side as the Chicken got soggy. It was all well prepared and tasty. We really wanted a side of cooked greens. But they do not offer vegetable sides...just the frisee salad. It's casual pub like feel. We like this place and will probably come back. And now we know - no side vegetables...