I had been wanting to stop here for a while but they are always packed. Today was my lucky day. We…read morestopped for lunch. Pierogis were so yummy. My turkey BLT wrap was packed with flavor. My boyfriend had the lumberjack sandwich and really enjoyed it. The place itself is really cute and has a lot of fun stuff to look at.

We found this spot thanks to the recommendations of some locals in the area and boy were we happy…read morewe came here to eat. The food was incredible. "The Hiker" was such a delicious plate of food, soft delectable pancakes, deliciously tasty homefries and eggs cooked to your liking. I also had to try "The French toast Casserole" and I am glad I did. Such an interesting take on a french toast. Baked just right with a great Pecan praline and a delicious raspberry sauce that brings it all together. I cant wait to try this place again. The staff was so friendly and the decoration and vibe just fit so well with the log cabin feel. Please note it is a cash only place but there is an ATM machine for use and parking can get limited during busy peaks of the day. The log cabin cafe is a must try!

Ok I gave this place a 4th try and honestly I was never going to set foot in here again...so I…read moreordered the BLT and I must humble myself cause I loved it plus we got Mexican Street Corn. Then we got the grilled Bluebarry Muffin w/vanilla ice cream. Very very good two snaps and a swirl....

I was thrilled to see that Hudson Diner opened the day we arrived in town for a two-week stay. We…read morehave our favorite restaurants here that we visit every trip without fail, but we will always jump at the chance to try a new spot--especially when it's the brainchild of folks who run some of our other favorites in town. It is not surprising, then, that we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and were already planning our return before we had even finished our meal. Hudson Diner is wholesome, quirky, nurturing, fun, and affordable -- certainly a welcome addition to the dining scene! We walked in here at around 8pm on a Saturday night (they don't take reservations, at least at the time of this review). The space was about 2/3 full when we arrived, but about 15-20 minutes into our time here, it had filled up considerably. Hudson Diner took over the space that used to be Grazin' Diner, and while the bones are the same, the energy is noticeably different (read: improved). The menu at Grazin' was giving overpromising and underdelivering whereas Hudson Diner's menu is understated and what you'll receive is fresh, classic, and delicious. I heard from a friend that Hudson Diner was boasting an impressive cocktail menu, so we made that a priority upon arriving. Like the food menu, you'll see a list of well-known classics (i.e., margarita, martini, tom collins) and some lesser known classics (i.e., amaretto sour). Lately I've been more in the mood for the classics rather than that super fancy and intricate stuff, so this was exciting to me. I started with a mezcal margarita because it was a hot day and there's nothing that gets me more in that summery place. They couldn't do it spicy but they at least had salt, and it was delicious. My partner started with a Singapore Sling, which I was pleasantly surprised by (I often find them too sweet but this one was very well-balanced). I then made a hard pivot to a dirty (read: filthy) gin martini, because I am me. This one did not disappoint either! Food-wise, it's still all about the classics. Snacks/chilled apps, a bunch of salads, sandwiches/anything between bread, and mains. Yes, the bread is from Mel the Bakery. We split every as we're known to do, but it's not necessary to do shared plates style here. That said, it's always fun to try everything on the table. Eats, below: Smoked Fish Dip We threw this in at the last minute and the impulsivity paid off. Served with Saltines, which felt correct in this context. It was like very good whitefish salad, delicious and nostalgic. Greek Salad Nothing like a fresh Greek salad on a hot day. I would've liked a few more tomatoes thrown in there, especially at this time of year, but that's personal preference. Overall, a great salad that was very satisfying. Chicken Souvlaki w/ tzatziki, greek salad No frills, no problem. Little else to say about this other than it hit the spot. Chopped Steak w/ peppercorn sauce, onions, peas I was curious what "chopped steak" would be given that I've ever seen something described as such. Perhaps I was thinking it would be something similar to the way steak is served in carne asada? In this case, it was closer to hamburger than steak, the steak being "chopped" to the point of being essentially ground. My partner was surprised, but it was a moment of needing to withstand the surprise of getting something different than what you were expecting, because it was downright delicious. I loved every bit of it. Served with onions rings that we agreed were the perfect ratio of breading to onion, with space in between. Peppercorn sauce was delicious and I wish I could've gotten extra to take home and put on roasted veggies at some other meal. Lastly, I'll just say that the service was excellent. We were checked up on by multiple people throughout the meal, and water glasses were filled in a timely and efficient manner.

My husband and I stopped here on a whim while driving through the area looking for ice cream. It's…read moreOctober, so naturally we decided on the apple fritter with ice cream. We were expecting an apple fritter donut with ice cream on top, what we got was a huge container of apple slices fried in what was similar to funnel cake batter and a side of ice cream. It was amazing! The apples had brown sugar and cinnamon on top, but it wasn't overly sweet. My husband and I agreed this was probably one if the best things we had on our trip. It was so unique, and so very delicious. Just a warning though - they only take cash!

Always the best place to visit. The girls at the window, Jacky and Jillian are so attentive,…read moreprofessional and polite. We always enjoy our time here and the food. They have several options to choose from. Cold & hot sandwiches, salads, ice cream, milkshakes and more. Prices are cheap, and the quality of the food is GREAT. Will always return! Thanks girls.

Just jarred my memory watching Chopped & Local 111 chef Jo. Traveled the Taconic State Parkway for…read moreclose to 50 years. Decided to make a stop at Local 111 since I was not about to make it to Chief Martindale Diner or CIA for dinner. It's a few mile drive off of the exit. Ok, entered, the place, it looked busy, stopped and waited to be seated - 15 minutes, no one came to acknowledge me and all wait staff saw me, they just chatted with friends. I was about to leave when someone came up and seated me. Whatever I ordered was not memorable. Add insult to injury, there was a 20% gratuity add to the bill + a $3+ service charge. This was pre COVID. Have not been there since. This may be a go to place for Philmont/Austerlitz but not worth a more then a 5 minute drive Gratuity is discretional, not your demand, pay your staff accordingly, there will be no need for gratuities Don't bother, it's not worth the two or three mile drive off the exit

5:30 is way too late for dinner. The 20% automatic gratuity added no matter if your a party of 2…read moreor more and then asking for more is simply egregious .

This is mostly a take out place but they do have about 5 tables if you prefer to eat in. Thomas…read more(the owner) and his staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating and they do have gluten free bread available for sandwiches! Only downside is that they are not accessible, but I'm sure they would be willing to bring an order out for someone who couldn't do the stairs. We would absolutely be back!

What a great find in Cairo, NY. A small breakast spot on Main St that has a NYC Deli-like menu, all…read moreof which is customizable to your own liking. The service from Thomas and Co. was outstanding, and fun! I ordered the three-egg omelet and asked for extra onions. The dish was served with fruit and in a way that makes you take your phone out and take a photo of the presentation. And of course, the omelet was amazing! So happy we walked in to check out the menu and stayed. Oh, and we went back for breakfast the next morning, too!

We ordered breakfast to go for around 15 people. We called same day and they were able to finish…read moreour order within 30-45minutes on a weekend. Food was so delicious and portions are generous. Prices very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend!

Good food. Good environment. Great service. If your looking for a best bang for your buck place to…read morehave breakfast or lunch this is it.

We got a late breakfast here before a hike on a beautiful day. The service was great - the server…read morewas friendly and knowledgeable and even had great suggestions for our hike. The coffee was great and came in big bowl-shaped mugs. The food was awesome and came in generous portions, we were all stuffed. The cream cheese chocolate chip muffin was excellent. Welcoming, comfortable, and with great character, this place is definitely on our list to return.

Steer clear of this place. Menu seemed to state juices and smoothies are $13, though some members…read moreof our party were quoted higher prices. Ok fine....except in the end we all got charged much higher (close to $25/drink) on our credit cards. And none of us were given receipts so we can't dispute the charges. Service is slow too. So you're waiting a while for an overpriced drink only to get charged even more for it after the fact.

Red meat isn't a regular part of my diet but I found the hamburger of my dreams at Del's Roadside…read morein Kinderhook. I've been there before and I've enjoyed their meals. I think the menu has expanded. There were salads that I could have ordered but when I read the description of their Rodeo Burger, I just had to have one: local beef with huge onion rings. provolone cheese, BBQ sauce and thick Applewood smoked bacon strips on a brioche bun. Wow. It was divine. It cost about $13 which might be a little steep for most burgers but this one was far from ordinary. The same goes for their boozy milk shakes which run about $10. I picked the "Top of the Mornin' ," which consisted of Colombian Coffee Ice Cream, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream, iced coffee, whipped cream and fudge. That was every bit as amazing as the burger. However, I only drank half of my shake and gave the rest to my friend because I had to make sure I could drive home. We were both fine. Service was very good. I think it only took about 10-15 minutes to fill our orders. That's pretty remarkable when you see what's involved. It's a family-run operation and everyone there is nice including the young woman who took our order. The farm themed restaurant was very busy when we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. It was too late for lunch and too early for dinner but plenty of customers were apparently in sync with our schedule. There've been some upgrades to the decor since I last visited a few years ago. It seems they've added a fireplace at one end of the restaurant and a large farm themed play area for kids on the opposite end. There's even a taproom. It's a clean, cozy, family-friendly eatery that serves up farm fresh food. I didn't realize that Del's has another location in Rhinebeck and a family dairy farm in Red Hook. Perhaps my roadtrips will take me there someday.

I have passed by this place so many times and never even thought of stopping in. One day when I was…read morein Columbia County, I searched hamburger and hotdogs stands and Del's popped up. So I stopped in and they have delicious burgers and shakes. Tonight I tried the rodeo burger with fries. It was a smash burger on a brioche bun with Swiss cheese, onion ring, and BBQ sauce. Served with fries and a small vanilla shake. Now their ice cream is fresh. The milk comes from the dairy farm across the street. Also they serve craft beer from Hudson's Upper Depot. This is definately a spot in Columbia county everyone should try.