Loved this little place! They were able to sit us within minutes of arriving (surprising for a Sunday brunch) and they were very welcoming. The food was very good, I loved the pear, Gorgonzola and balsamic panini and my boyfriend had the huevos rancheros which he said was good. It's nice having a drink with brunch on vacation and they offer just enough different options. I was surprised there were no pancakes or waffles on the menu (only French toast), but the food was very good and the atmosphere enjoyable. read more

Amazing service and food. Love the menu, love that it's local food. Staff is great and you get to watch the kitchen in action. Can be very crowded if you don't get there early. Support this business, we need to keep them around. read more

I'm at Mio quite a bit. Banana bacon French toast is insanely good, corned beef hash amazing. BLT's, Burgers, parmesan truffle fries! Everything is delish. What's not to love about this place. read more

Waitress and kitchen staff stayed well past closing time for our convenience serving their signature dishes despite the fact that we were their only customers read more

Love, love, love this place. Before we moved from the area we went for breakfast almost every weekend. The food is delicious, so very fresh and the prices are quite reasonable - a steal when you realize the quality of the ingredients! read more

This is a nice little cafe in the quaint town of Gardiner. The food is decent and the so is the price. The french toast is delicious and they have some nice paninis. Good local beer selection but lacking some more local wine selection. Not much room so there is usually a wait to be seated. Check it out anyways. read more

Our family loves Café Mio! Food is consistently good, servers are friendly, and they use local produce and ingredients. It's one of our favorites!! read more

Always a great meal! Fresh, local food options. Love their herbal ice tea of any flavor - they always have something a little different. There breakfast is great with many healthy options. I love that they automatically serve a green salad as a "side" unless you request fries or something different! read more

Quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants/cafes in the Hudson Valley. I have been there twice and the food was excellent both times. They have a great spinach,mushroom and goat cheese omelet. It is filled with fresh spinach and one of the best omelets I've had. The eggs are local free range, the greens are local and some of the beef is as well. Breakfast is served with a spring mix instead of the usual home fries. The greens have a delicious light vinaigrette. The toast is thick sliced but light. The service is good and the prices reasonable. I have nothing to complain about other than wishing I lived closer. read more

We arrived about lunch time on Sunday. The place was full and the wait was about 20 minutes. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The bacon-banana French toast and corned beef hash were both excellent. A neat little place that once again proved the value of "YELP"! Oh yes, the hand cut French fries were superb. read more

Just tried Cafe Mio for the first time. We were seated immediately, and the food came quickly, even though the place was crowded. I had an omelette and my husband had a burger. Both were delicious and too big to finish. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly, and the price was right. I will definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

I want to give this place 5 stars :( I am a frequent customer and absolutely love the food and atmosphere. Usually when I come I get awesome service, the waitresses are very sweet. There have been a couple of times that I have gotten a specific waitress though and my experience isn't as pleasant. I am not going to name names because that's not the person I am, but I'm sure others feel the same and know who I'm speaking of. Not very nice or attentive, does not come back to see if everything is ok or to refill coffee and must not like serving water because each time I order it never comes. Its the simple things.. Luckily she has other waitresses who graciously pick up what she lacks. I'll definitely be back, but hope not to have her as my server read more

It was a few weeks ago, but I think we had a risotto and a fish sandwich and a few sides. Perhaps I went in with low expectations, but it was shockingly good. We live an hour away, but would make the trip to Gardiner again to stop here for lunch (and Robibero for drinks). Also very reasonably priced. read more

We thought the food was very good here and we were very happy to find this restaurant after apple picking up the street at Wright Farms. We would definitely come again and we highly recommend. I got the hamburger and fries which was very good and my fiance got the chicken wrap and said that chicken was amazing. read more

A great new addition to Gardiner/New Paltz area. I thoroughly enjoyed the homemade corned beef hash and washed it down with a few cups of their delicious coffee. Cafe Mio offers the food/drink of a sophisticated bistro without the usual pretentiousness. The atmosphere is clean and modern and the huge windows really let the sun shine in. I look forward to going back again soon to try one of the appetizing sandwiches. read more

This place is excellent. Have been here numerous times. Constantly changing menu depending on time of year/produce available. All ingredients local. Coffee is great, portion sizes are great. I wish they were open for dinner too, but about once a month they do a Friday night with live music and dinner and it is just as exceptional as their normal breakfast/lunch fare. The elk nachos we had one night were superb. So happy I live locally because we go here all the time. read more

Hands down the best brunch spot in the Shawangunks! From having awesome wait staff and friendly cooks that prepare meals in an open kitchen, to the amazingly fresh and local produce they serve, this place is a winner. Good portions, lots of beer on tap, outdoor seating, and a calypso musician on Sundays make me go back. I've been there five times already, and trying to become a regular there because the food is that much better than other places. Oh yeah, the ample parking and quaint main street that it's on are just additional pluses. Highly recommend--even considering the 10-15 minute wait on busy weekends. Love Cafe Rio! read more

Fantastic breakfast fare! I've tended to stay away from the sweet stuff (apple pancakes) in favor of the more savory. I love their breakfast sandwich. Simple, but delicious... quite a meal for the money. Service is excellent. It's a popular spot and it can get loud. I tend to go slightly off-hours so I can linger... read more

Amazing place! Can't say enough good things. My girlfriend and I try to come here at least once a month, usually a Sunday. Although sometimes seating can be tight it is more then worth it. Everything I've ever had here has been outstanding, and the use of local ingredients is also a huge plus ! read more

We love this cafe! The only downfall is as a townie we would love evening hours. Other than that the local fare is amazing. The drinks and coffee and pretty much everything is top notch. Expect to wait a decent amount of time on the weekends in the warm weather. There's not really a great place to hang but once you're in you'll enjoy a warm experience with efficient and friendly staff. read more

Owner Mike and crew never let me down. Every trip to this quaint farm fresh stop is like experiencing for the first time. The coffee is always fresh and hot and served in the perfect mugs. Although I do stray from the corn beef hash from time to time it's literally the most simplistic and best I ever had. The eggs are always fluffy and cooked perfect. The simplicity and taste of the salad greens served with nearly all breakfast items is also a welcome change at breakfast. The hogs breath wings which are actually split pork shanks prepared like no other wing you have ever indulged in and are paired with house made fries from local potatoes. These are just a few items, but trust me everything is great! read more

This used to be my date spot with my boyfriend. We've tried like everything on the menu and it was always soooo delicious. The service is 50/50 though. We'd usually try to come work on the days our favorite server was working because she gave great service, but if not we either had a rude waitress or slow service. I'd wait an hour for the food though it's that good. read more

Although most restaurants I have been to will accommodate a customer's needs and go to the extra length to satisfy their customers requests, this restaurant would not do that for me. That's what makes a good restaurant from a bad one in my opinion. The actual lengths that eateries will go through to make sure these needs are met is largely dependent on who's preparing your dish. The chefs here couldn't care less. Even some of the service staff behave as though they are being put out, are rude and get pissed off. The simplest request is met with annoyance. I have been here a handful of times and have experienced this on a few occasions. It's astonishing how poor the customer service can be. I requested an additional food product that they did have but they would not give it to me with that particular entree. Unbelievable, I guess they don't stock enough food? Thank goodness I don't have any food allergies because I don't think would care. I was once asked to carry my own place settings to a different table. I didn't do it and was met with a nasty and rude response. LOL.. One has to laugh at this type of ignorance. Another time they refuse a take out order and I was there to pick it up! I can say more but the message is pretty clear I think. The food is good but I am getting tired of the ignorant, rude service. Wonder if the owner knows how poor the level of service can be at his/her establishment but then again isn't it the owner who sets the tone?? read more

Cute cafe, but they have a very limited menu, and it always seems to be the same menu. Would love to see them add waffles or pancakes to the breakfast menu. The food was good but the toast was cold. read more

Small dining room with simple decor and open kitchen. Surprisingly expansive menu, including deft beer and wine. Burger and panini perfectly prepared. Big portions. Busy staff but efficient courteous. read more

This charming restaurant is as good as it gets in the Mid Hudson Valley. The chef and owner, Mike, is an culinary institute graduate. He is dedicated to only using FRESH organic, nearby farm, raised produce and meat. I think he may pop over to New Jersey for his amazing bread. The dishes are unique and very delicious. His portion size is generous. The staff is friendly and quick. Last week I had an amazing combination of locally grown vegetables with stuffed squash blossoms, blueberries with a unique sauce on toasted Italian bread and an unusual assortment of local fare. I LOVE this place. The omeletes are terrific and sport many unusual combinations of foods. You will not be disappointed! Pat T. read more

My wife and I love this restaurant. The food is always great and the service is excellent. I wish they would expand the physical space to be able to accommodate more customers. I give them 5 stars because every time we have eaten there we were very impressed with the whole experience. Thanks. read more

This is my favorite local restaurant so I go about once a week, at least. Sadly, it's one of the few places that really serve local food. It always surprises me that more places in and around New Paltz don't support local farmers more. The menu is simple but the food is fresh and very reasonably priced. Prices are especially competitive with other regional restaurants touting "local fare". Breakfast is my favorite meal at Mio. The homemade corned beef has is incredible (ask for some hot sauce on the side, they serve sirracha), especially with eggs over easy on top. Their french toast with apples and cinnamon or other seasonal toppings is also a top choice, if you're feeling decadent. Even just a simple 2 eggs with toast and greens ($6.5) is a perfect way to start a workday. Or, you could go for the Mio breakfast which adds breakfast potatoes and bacon. They always offer yummy omelettes with fresh, seasonal veggies and meats. The coffee is great and bottomless. For lunch, I go for a local grass-fed burger or shrimp po boy over greens (love the pickled veggies on the side!). I love that every meal comes with a default side of local greens with a delicious light vinaigrette. For a less virtuous side, parmesan truffle fries are a must. So good. I noticed that a few reviews mentioned the food being bland. I disagree. Mio takes good quality, fresh ingredients that don't need a lot of seasoning. Think of it as a local foods diner. Just simple delicious food you could eat every day of the week. If you want something more bold, try a different restaurant. Lastly, I will say that friendly staff always Mio it a good experience. read more

This is my favorite little gem in the area! I love the cozy atmosphere. The staff are friendly, the service is excellent and most of all, the food is AMAZING. I have yet to order anything that I haven't loved. They serve generously sized portions and healthy options with delicious and bold flavors. I definitely recommend the french toast and a side order of soup with any sandwich. Their homemade soups are out of this world! read more

We have been to Cafe Mio now about four times. I do not recommend this place to anyone. The employees are very rude and disorganized. There is no reservation and its first come first serve. People are standing everywhere waiting for a table, and two tables are now open for about 15 minutes and no one came near us to seat us. So my husband and I decided to sit down. We ordered coffee which came right away. Another employee came to us and asked us if we asked to sit, I replied no, she said then u have to get up and wait until u are called. My husband said that's it and it's our last trip. They are extremely rude and did I already say disorganized? The place is very loud for a tiny place. The food takes at least a half hour to make, the time you are waiting like 10 people are also standing and waiting right over u. There is absolutely no privacy. That was our last trip. read more

Best breakfast spot in Gardiner, huge mugs of coffee and tea service, fresh food. THE BANANA BACON FRENCH TOAST.

We found this restaurant years ago on yelp when we were traveling on 87 and not wanting rest stop food. It is a bit of a hike off the thruway but worth every second it adds to our trip. We now go 2 times a year...on our way to our VT vacation, and on the way home. It never disappoints!! We have sampled so many things on the menu and each is more delicious than the last. Nice, relaxed atmosphere...friendly staff...perfect. We look forward to our visits every summer! Any chance Cafe Mio is looking to open a sister restaurant in South Jersey?! read more

Tried this cute little place on a recent glorious Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. We were very surprised that it was still jumping at 2PM, with people even having breakfast at that hour (apparently they serve breakfast items up to closing...pretty cool idea), but we sat at the counter seeing as every table was full and there was a line waiting for an open table. My wife and I both had the seared ahi tuna wrap and a bowl of soup, both very fresh and containing some locally sourced and organic ingredients. My soup especially was quite good, and the bowl was enormous. Service was friendly, and there is just a nice local vibe going on here that makes you just want to come back. It's a little bit of a drive for us seeing as we live in Newburgh, but I can see why so many of the local Gardiner folks come here. For us, it will be a great place to stop when we are in the area and want a quick, fresh bite to eat. Nice selection of bottled beers too for lunch time. The breakfast items looked awesome (with huge portions) which we will have to try next time. read more

A nice and cozy place in the Hudson Valley. Always interesting specials with each visit and always excellent to eat.

Amazing amazing amazing. The employees never change which proves what a success this establishment is! I have never had a bad meal here...EVER! I eat hear at least four times a month! Everyone is always warm and welcoming. Stop searching and just so you know it's worth waiting for a table!!! read more

On a nice morning drive meandering through orange county a friend and I became hungry and found this cafe. It was highly rated so we stopped in. We noticed right away they were busy. (on a side, The outside was kitschy, but not ghastly.) Once inside we realized how small the place is. I counted 12 tables that they probably re arrange from 8 - 14 (if that) and a small into the kitchen facing bar area. We were asked to wait. We had to squeeze ourselves into the wall as there really was no appropriate waiting place. That aside, the menu specials posted on the wall-board seemed quite eclectic which both appealed, but with little recognizable fare was a bit off putting when we were craving a simple burger or steak. Regardless, the next set of customers came in, a table of 4. After we had waited 10-15 minutes, the other group maybe 5 total, they were seated and we were not even acknowledged. When we realized what had happened and spoke up we were told they had more people so they get seated first. No apology, and with a lot of bitchy attitude, We were clearly upset, and as we were leaving the woman rolled her eyes. With that type of logic, we could have been there all day waiting for a table and with that attitude I would have been displeased either way. Will not be making another visit. read more

Very kitchy comfortable little cafe with good food. Everything seemed to be fresh and tasty. Some unique combinations with local products. Service was good even though the cafe was crowded. I had the pear and brie paninni and my husband had the rancho huevos which he really enjoyed. Would definitely go back and bring friends. read more

Best french toast ever! There scrambles are great and so is their yogurt and granola bowl. I can't recommend this place enough. The service is a little on the slow side but it is well worth the wait! read more

I almost hesitate to recommend Mio, only because it makes me less likely to get a seat. We moved to the area a year agoo and I think we have gone for breakfast/lunch every Sunday since. Farm to Table and an owner and staff that take care off you make this place a gem. read more

Every time we go here we are amazed. The foods are excellent. We always try different things, nothing has been disappointing. The staff are friendly and the cooks are always able to be seen. Always say thank you for coming. Highly recommend the French toast, and homemade corned beef and hash. The place is small and packs in, so get there early or you'll be waiting. read more