The food and service was excellent. Alyssa was very attentive and did a fantastic job.read more

b.overly_delicious @fromthegroundup.cafe_ Highland, NY: Had…read morethe pleasure of dining at From The Ground Up Cafe, in Highland this week. One of the most unique cafes I've been to in recent memories. From the Ground Up, is located deep inside a 55+ senior living townhouse community. It was a little tricky to find driving through the different buildings in the complex. Once we figured it out, we were greated with a very large dining area that was super clean with big windows and plenty of natural light. They have a few cases of baked goods and coffee, as well as weekly specials. One look at the menu and I knew my order. Shakshuka (traditionally African or Middle Eastern) is a dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, peppers, garlic, chickpeas, and kale served with bread to soak up that wonderful red sauce and egg yolk. At $14, this was a steal. The Rueben and fries were pretty standard and my iced latte was decent. Finished things off with a chocolate chip cookie skillet topped with vanilla ice cream. Had plenty of leftovers to bring home. They do a lot of catering and use the cafe as a home base for their 2 food trucks. The chef is a CIA grad. Seems with the 100s of townhouses, they have a built in customer base. They offer some pretty standard stuff like paninis, waffles, omelettes, and burgers. Next time, I want to try the shepherds pie, fish and chips, or chicken and waffles. #highland #fromthegroundupcafe #shakshuka #coffee #reuben #hveats #hvfoodies #eater #igeats #ulster #hudsonvalley #ulstereateriesunited #cookieskillet #ulstereateriesunfiltered #cafe #townhouses @above_weddings

My wife and I have been Vegan for 15 years now... we recently relocated from the west coast to the…read moreeast... I can safely say that we have sampled countless vegan and vegan-option places but NONE compare to Little Loaf! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the kindest, warmest, people who make you feel instantly welcomed! The space is incredibly inviting and full of positive and supportive energy--it's the kind of place you instantly want to come back to. And we have - over and over again! From Colleen, the chef and co-owner who couldn't be more lovely, talented and bighearted, to Gabriella (whom I believe is the kitchen manager) and who is above and beyond delightful and gracious- to Ryan, the co- owner who brings such warmth and kindness to this terrific place that you can understand why it attracts likeminded people, to Inka who always checks us out at he counter with a warmth and a smile! And the pastries... WOW!! They are hands down the best vegan pastries we've ever had! Every single one is fresh, beautifully made, and absolutely delicious. We also tried several of the sandwiches, and everything has been outstanding. It's obvious that everything is made and filled with love, care, and exceptional attention to quality. Whether you're vegan or not, this bakery is a true gem. Amazing food, truly wonderful people, and an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. We can't wait to come back and try even more. This place has earned customers for life. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! Highly, highly recommended!

Oh my goodness. Each and every pastry is perfection. Perfectly laminated dough with fresh jams,…read morecheeses, chocolate, and everything in between. These are craving good. They have a shop in Kingston, but they also appear at farmers markets like the Poughkeepsie Farm Project on Saturdays several times per month and I believe the Beacon market. Each and every time I purchase one of their perfect little sinful delicacies, I'm so fixated on the flavor that I forget to take a photo. Raspberry pistachio. The raspberry topping is beautifully crafted and there's just enough to get through the entire pastry. They certainly do not skimp. . And surprise surprise. Boy was I surprised to find out that these are vegan. You heard me right. Vegan. Impossible but true.

This is a popular place in New Paltz for breakfast. On the weekends there are large lines waiting…read moreto get in. There is not much seating so plan to wait for a while. They have a large menu with tons of options. They offer their cheap breakfast options which are great with locals and college students. At night they offer a sushi happy hour which is great if you're looking for a late dinner. I ordered the chicken and waffles. They gave me light fluffy waffles with a baked chicken breast on top. I was pleasantly surprised with the chicken. I didn't expect it to be baked. It usually comes out fried. The food was good and the portion sizes were good. I enjoyed my meal. I want to come back here for the sushi happy hour so I will check it out soon.

Never a bad meal at this new Paltz staple! The staff is accommodating and the prices fair!read more

Had this bookmarked for our trip because of all of the rave reviews. We stopped in for dinner…read moreSaturday March 21 and there was barely anyone requiring service. After we walked in one of the waitresses informed us that we can sit wherever we want. I instantly felt like I was inconveniencing her with my presence by the way she said it. Didn't take it personal just yet. What appeared to be the hostess came over a few minutes after we sat down and handed us menus that were very dirty. I looked at my husband and said I am ready to walk out of this place bc I am starving and it looks like they are too short staffed right now which is understandably out of a businesses control sometimes. But wait, instead of the waitress coming to our table to bring water or ask us if we would like a drink, she went to another table with a man and a child that she obviously knew well, and started eating their french fries and talking. That's when we decided to leave and spend our money elsewhere. So unprofessional. That couldn't wait? I hate to leave a review like this, but if I was the owner of this business, I would not want someone like that working for me, representing what seems to be a great place.

We love it here. I have to say the bike ride over the Hudson and landing here is half the appeal…read more The food offerings are pretty good and come in great big portions. They have a short tap list on a chalk board over the bar area but a massive bottle and can list. Truly a beer enthusiast paradise. Prices vary but pretty much run $6-$9 per beer. Outdoor, Indoor and bar seating available, and the option to seat yourself. The vibes are perfectly set, cozy interior and chilled out tunes. Servers are fast and always kind. Definitely my new go to. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

Coffee was super inconsistent with one iced Caramel Latte being mostly milk and the other mostly…read morecoffee. My iced lavender latte was a little on the bitter side, very similar to Starbucks. I liked that they use coffee iced cubes in their drinks. Overall, I'd give 3.5 stars. Coffee was ok but would try another coffee spot next time through.

Very friendly barista but I was the only one in there late afternoon. They had some 1/2 off…read morepastries I was interested in and he brought more from the back which was nice. Tucked out of the way but decent. Clean. Nice small seating area, & the latte tasted good.

Anna Et Pierre doesn't play about their hospitality and I cannot get enough. That warm greeting you…read moreget every time you enter their cafe is just something you just don't get everywhere. With a killer view of the Walkway Over the Hudson and a cozy interior this is a cafe made for sipping slowly and staying awhile. Their offerings are creative, and made with such high quality ingredients. They are known to drop their pastry and baked good offerings on their instagram daily, and have a vanilla matcha you need to try right now! Signed.. The Mocktail Madam

Very cozy and relaxing space here, definitely a place to get a coffee and just vibe. The service…read morehere was so friendly and very sweet, offering suggestions and explaining menu items. My iced tea tropical green tea, was sweet enough and mostly tasted of guava. The chocolate croissant was incredibly delicious, the chocolate filling was great and plenty sweet without being overly. I will come another time to get more of pastries since told me all good stuff was gone by later in the day.

We were just passing by this town on a long drive from Philadelphia to VT but we enjoyed our first…read morestop so much, we stopped here again on our way home! There is indoor and outdoor seating. All the outdoor tables have umbrellas. Dog friendly. You order and pay inside (tip: know your table number when you go to order). We tried two of their salads (Waldorf, southwest Cobb)... we enjoyed them all... very fresh, good sized. Got both of these on both trips in. The turkey BLT wrap was great! Parking - we parked in a lot behind the restaurant. Most people had to pay the meter but we had a handicap hangtag and the handicap spot was free. Would def recommend!

Boy, are there a lot of post-hike options in New Paltz. I stopped by here this past Saturday…read moreafternoon after an 8.7-mile hike in nearby Minnewaska State Park. The weather had been pretty mediocre throughout the day but that clearly hadn't stopped the tourists from invading the downtown area - the place was teeming with people when I came in around 3pmish. I didn't do a ton of research on potential eating spots (a lot of SE Asian eateries, which seemed kind of random?) but picked Lola's because it was a block or two from where I parked, and I immediately imprinted on the Short Rib Grilled Cheese when I saw it on the online menu. Decision made. Since it was starting to get a little nicer out, I would have liked a spot outside in the front patio. But the girl at the check-in (I feel like there's a much better term for that) asked me to go inside, which for sure was a bias against the fact that I was a solo diner. I get it in theory, but it's not fun to get treated like a second-class citizen because you don't have a posse with you in a tourist trap. Regardless, the interior was fine; looked like it had been redone within the last year or so; what it lacked in personality it made up for in terms of overall spiffiness (and the area where the personality DID come through was in the bathroom area, with tongue-in-check "Whatever" gender signs on the doors and edgy art by the sinks. Tell me you're a college town without telling me you're a college town.). The set-up in here is more casual than I assumed; I was told that my table was #10 (the numbers were clearly marked on each table, reminiscent of Smashburger), and that once I decided what I wanted, I needed to go up to the counter to order. Someone WOULD serve the food, but a big chunk of the experience is DIY. I ordered the aforementioned Short Rib Grilled Cheese w/ Fries, along with a Diet Pepsi, and waited. I thought this was pretty inefficient, as there were plenty of employees nearby who easily could have just taken my order at the table instead of having me sit down, then stand up and walk across the restaurant to order, and then sit back down. The wait was a little longer than I would have guessed, just given the straightforward order and casual, almost fast-food style to the business model; it took close to 20 minutes to get my sandwich, I'd guess. Not egregious, and there WERE a number of other customers on the premises as well. The Grilled Cheese was just okay - I tend to grade on a curve after a hike, but I thought it was really drippy/greasy, and I wasn't crazy about the tomato compote it came with (which is a personal palate preference and something that WAS specifically referenced on the menu and I didn't request its exclusion; easy to remove, regardless). The short ribs aspect was unsurprisingly the best part. The fries were decent; a little pale but cooked through. There was a pickle hidden underneath them that was a little emotionally upsetting but it is what it is. This was fine and could have been worse, but the next time I'm in town I'm going to keep walking down the street and trying one of the many other options nearby. The target demo for this feels a little more 2am college student than hungry hiker in the afternoon.

One of my favorite coffee spots! My daughter always wants to stop here after her ballet classes, so…read morewe've become regulars. The staff is always friendly, the café is clean, and I love the big windows that make it feel bright and cozy in every season. I also got lucky on my last visit--they let me try a new wellness drink that's officially hitting the menu tomorrow, and it was absolutely delicious! They also have convenient parking, which is always a plus. Definitely a place I keep coming back to and highly recommend.

Sad this place was not good. Popped up as a try on places in New Paltz latter was an entire glass…read moreof oat milk and ice. staff was also rude and didn't know which flavors they had for lattes. .

Maggie Mae's, it was along the ways Visiting the Paltz, was…read moreone of those days University was close, and I don't mean to boast But I know two far off nomads, who turned into local undergrads Was a day to celebrate our treasured mothers, My youth of a sister and one half of my brothers A bruncheon slash luncheon on Huguenot street, couldn't walk to it... used wheels instead of feet A busy entrance, which bore a resemblance to many spry eateries, of similar golf-like sceneries Less upper class than they insist upon themselves, but more upper class than ourselves A true to be match, but what's the catch? 4 out of 5 on the taste, but oh what a waste The sluggish service, they must've been nervous With the big old crowd, afraid to not make papa proud But they failed, arms up - they flailed Prices were surprisingly not too vast, and it was a solid dine Just a spot I'd leave in the past, a once upon a time Shout out to the Benedict gang - I stuck in my fat old fang Another LB egg poached, another LB yolk broached Don't ever leave my mother waiting for food again. Especially on Mother's Day. Lucky I'm in a good mood. Grrrrr.

Service was excellent - and that's why they are getting an extra star. Unfortunately, the menu has…read morechanged dramatically and not for the better. The stuffed mushroom appetizer is gone. We ordered that every time we have eaten here in the past. Weird burger combos were noted. I asked about a burger with gorgonzola cheese - instead of the feta cheese that came on one of the burgers. I was told no - they don't have any. Their other restaurant right next door makes a gorgonzola burger. They are always going back and forth to get stuff - why couldn't they just say yes, and grab a bit of gorgonzola from next door? Note that this was around 5:00 pm and there was just one other table occupied, and two people at the bar who were leaving. I wanted a burger, but didn't like any of the weird choices, so I got a Reuben sandwich. The fries were good, but for $17, I would have hoped the corned beef would be good as well. It wasn't very moist or fresh - in fact there were weird brown areas on the meat. I chalked it up to a bad choice. My partner ordered the Philly steak sandwich on a baguette. He has had the French dip sandwich there in the past and liked it. Unfortunately it was no longer on the menu, so he ordered the closest thing. He said he would not order it again, and that says a lot. I tasted it - and it was just not very good. Sorry to say but it is unlikely we will be back.

Everything on the menu was wonderful, but the gentleman who seemed to be the manager or owner was…read moretruly exceptional in the way he treated the customers -- so kind and gracious. People like that are very rare these days, and seeing someone who genuinely loves what they do made me very happy!

Kelly's Bakery is one of those places where the line out the door actually feels like part of the…read morecharm--and trust me, it moves quickly thanks to their incredibly friendly and efficient staff!! Everyone behind the counter greets you with genuine warmth during the morning rush. The pastries are always fresh and worth the wait, but the real star of the show? Their wonderfully large cup of coffee. It's the kind that wakes you up, comforts you, and pairs perfectly with anything you grab from the bakery case. Whether you're stopping by before work or treating yourself on a slow weekend morning, Kelly's delivers every time. Great service, great coffee, and a neighborhood feel that makes you want to return again and again.