We love this gem! They have a fantastic menu of locally sourced goods and everything is delicious…read more This weekend we had the farmers breakfast with smoked sausage and smoked chicken sandwich. Both were really good and prepared perfectly. This diner gets incredibly crowded, for good reason. It is a short ride from Hudson which I am sure brings lots of traffic to the diner. During peak meal times it can get very crowded and there can be a wait. They do have plenty of seating, both inside and out. The ambience is very chill and welcoming. We are always greeted upon entry and the waitstaff is attentive. The outdoor space is lots of fun. We noticed that they have brand new picnic tables outside. They also have a bunch of raised beds for flowers and vegetables. The cocktail bar is open and it is very nice to get a drink and sit in the garden. We have been there previously where they serve food. It is a great experience on a beautiful day. It is dog friendly. Clearly, I love this place. It is a place that I would visit again and again. The menu changes every so often and everything I have tried is fantastic. I would highly recommend that you visit.

I have to apologize that I did not write my review sooner for the Taghkanic Diner. This place is…read morejust a n extraordinary culinary delight in the world of diners (It's not really a diner as we know one to be.) It was right off the parkway and we thought it would be a nice place to stop for lunch. We parked right out front and made our way inside. A wonderful team greeted us at the door and sat us in a booth. It appeared that everything in this diner is "smoked" because most everything in this diner is smoked by the "smoke-master" working outside. Our waitress explained the smoker is outside right next to the diner and we should stop by and say hello to the chef. We went right to the Smoked Pastrami reuben and potato salad. This was just awesome. The pastrami was just so savory-tasty-moist. Our friend had the pulled pork sandwich. (same description as the pastrami.) The bread they use is also awesome. A delicious rye. Just loved this place. So unique and different than a lot of places I usually go to. They have a ton of seating outside and this would be the perfect stop when it gets a little warmer. They also have music on occasion and also showed movies outdoors during the height of the pandemic. This will definitely be on the route for the next trip to Albany. KUDO's to the team here at the diner.

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.

Pleasantly surprised by this adorable roadside "diner" type of restaurant Gracie's Luncheonette…read more Very clean, fresh flowers on the tables, views of a huge stream and forest. Service was very friendly. We loved the avocado toast, the burger sliders, the tuna melt and the house made sodas! The food was fresh and you could tell it was made with care. Both tables and bar seating available. Plus they have a nice selection of beer!

Food and service is great! I will definitely go back. I highly recommend their delicious food!read more

The staff is the treasure of this restaurant. Everyone was so nice and helpful and fun to talk to…read more The decor is fun both inside and out. The restaurant is very clean, as are the washrooms. The menu is also pretty special. Both breakfast and lunch items are a little different than you will find anywhere else. The pancakes have some special ingredients, the french toast is amazing. There is a chese and chicken sandwich with apples that was delicious.

You know when you get a meal in an out-of-town restaurant and are just so sad when you know you…read morewon't get that same thing when you go home? We left so happy and wishing for more. When they advertised homemade baked goods, they were understating. Man, this place is a gem. I had the breakfast sandwich which was melt-in-your mouth, off the charts, eye-rolling good. The herb mayo? Holy cow! Hubby ordered the breakfast burrito and he said that it was the best he'd ever eaten. We were in the Catskills, so we had to have a decent bagel, and the gluttony was excused because we knew we weren't going to have the real thing again. We walked away fat, full, and happy! Service? Amazing. Ambience? Charming. Clean. Delightful.

Willa's was bustling on a Saturday morning. They have indoor seating and none outdoors. They had a…read moreselection of pastries including one vegan (blueberry muffin) and one gluten free. The coffee was good but we did notice it was hazelnut flavored and preferred that any flavored coffee would mentioned ahead of time.

Their door signs say they are open. Their website says they…read moreare open. Google says they are open. They are of course CLOSED. I only walked here today out of desperation, no car because of a flat. I was reminded how second rate The Farmers Wife became once Dorcas left. I could hear staff inside. I knocked repeatedly. No one had the manners to respond. They've always been an unhelpful and unpleasant lot.

fantastic spot, job and emilie are the best. delicious fried chicken sandwich! lisa makes the best…read morebreakfast also.

It was so nice to be embraced by the locals of Pine Plains. Wonderful staff, great customers, lots…read moreof laughs talking about moose!

Pine Plains, NY is not a big town. Only a handful of local businesses to serve the community and…read morethe family-based crew at Moose On The Loose Sandwich Shop passes w 5 stars! When you move away from NY, you realize how much you miss a deli sandwich. We ate here almost every day of this family visit. Breakfast sandwiches are perfect! Other deli items very good. The owners are apparently all related, service is friendly and hilarious. Recommended!! (Unless you want one of those grey hot dogs from Stewarts across the street!)

I was visiting the Hudson, NY area with my spouse and daughter from Tennessee and stopped in Hudson…read moreBagels on the recommendation of a fellow guest at the inn where we stayed during our visit. My family felt a bagel would make a great mid-morning breakfast/early lunch option, so we gave Hudson Bagels a try. Each of us was quite pleased with our experience! The fella that greeted us upon entering was nice and helpful in guiding our selections. The bagels were fresh and as good as any NYC bagel I have ever eaten. My family and I couldn't have been happier with our visit. The only downside was the limited amount of indoor seating available, but that's not a complaint--rather, just something to know if you're planning of stopping in for a bagel. If the weather is cold, the outdoor seating isn't likely an option. I highly recommend Hudson Bagels! If I ever make it back to Hudson, I'll visit this shop again! :-)

4.0 Not a bad spot for a quick bagel. The guy who took our…read moreorder was super friendly. I got an onion bagel with cream cheese. One thing I noticed about these bagels is that there's a lot of seasoning on them. All the bagels in the display seemed heavily seasoned--whether it was everything, garlic, onion, or whatever, they were covered in it. The bagel itself wasn't bad. I've had worse down in the city, so I was pleasantly surprised. Not as much chew as I'd like, but still tasty.

I'm sure I'm not telling anyone anything new by heaping on more praise for everyone's favorite…read morerestaurant in everyone's favorite Hudson Valley town. But it's hard not to love the decadent brunch here, especially surrounded by fall weather in the mountains. We shared the perfectly-executed French omelette, served with a mound of excellent caramelized onions and raclette, as well as the maple crepes. There were a few seasonal items that had been recommended to me which I was sad not to see on the menu, such as the tomato sandwich, but all those regrets were quickly washed away in butter.

Perfect. The omelette, crepes, squash soup (special), and tiny salad were all amazing and I can't…read morewait to come back to try more.

This place is so deceptively big! It looks from the outside there's room for like, five people but…read morethere are multiple tables and a bar area. The restroom have doors like two feet apart, but are huge inside. The food is very good. They have a breakfast, lunch, and special menu. I has the special soup and eggs breakfast. The soup did come out cold, and the waiters swapped it with a hot version right away so no harm, no foul. It was honestly good cold and even better hot. I would love to go again! Everyone was kind and friendly.

Amazing place, the perfect place to take your significant other. It's a great ride out in country,…read morethe place is immaculate and the staff and food are amazing!!!

Fantastic value for a family of five. The food served is fresh, delicious and prepared well. Fast…read moreand prompt service with a decent cup of coffee.

We went to the diner after having gone many years ago. The place was clean, busy and well staffed…read more That was great to see. Three of us at for $40. The Hungryman breakfast included three eggs, bacon, toast, home fries, large juice, and a sausage patty. The eggs were cooked to perfection. Bacon was crispy. Sausage was a bit undercooked for my liking...but tasted good. Nice local spot. We will be back. Been searching for a new spot since Chrissy and Tim's had the fire.