Krause's in New Paltz has a mouth-watering selection of goodies such as mixed chocolate flavors,…read morenuts, truffles, fruits, and assorted boxes of each. The service is friendly and efficient. I'd definitely come back!

Chocolates were hard as a rock. Must have been last year's stock. Had to throw them away.read more

I would not recommend this place for the novice, however, considering I don't believe anyone is…read moretruly a novice in chocolate, then everyone should visit this place. Tucked away in a small strip, the retail/workshop is a cool place to stop to pick up some unique chocolate confections. With an ever-changing inventory, it's best to visit frequently as the seasonal items are quite fun and they sell out quickly. A decent coffee bar with many different delicious hot and cold beverages. Make sure to sample all the chocolate.

10 out of 10 aunts agree this is the best chocolate they've ever had. We bought a bunch of their…read morespecial Mother's Day boxes and all the aunts reported eating them in one sitting, not sharing and being amazed.

Friendly place, small town candy shop when you walk in. Not many options, but familiar enough you…read moreknew what to look for. A few things appeared to have been stored away and sorta looks as if it's kinda shoved to the side. For example : soft serve machine. Not sure if some things are placed there because not in season purposes? I wanted candy corn, my husband got a rootbeer. We were both satisfied with what we got. All payments accepted. Parking is available along the side street. Friendly service.

There seems to be a candy store in almost every ocean side town I visit. I simply walk on by as i'm…read morenot the type of parent that lets my kids buy bags of candy. So when I saw one opening in Kingston almost a decade ago I just shrugged and kept going. After learning Dianne Reeder's story you realize this isn't your ordinary candy store. Yes they have over 400 kinds of candy you can buy in bulk and the store has your typical kitschy trinkets but if you look deeper it's where you find Diane's passion and empathy for others. She just wants to make your day a little easier and for you to leave happier than you came. Certainly this isn't hard when you're scooping Janes Ice cream and serving vegan homemade soft serve using Fruition chocolate and coconut milk. Even this is fairly common place in a world over run by NYC transplants expecting everything to be homemade and gluten free. Where Dianne is different, is her commitment to community. In 2005, Diane was the winner of the Microsoft/Bill Gates Start Something Amazing Award (a program honoring the unique and inspiring ways that people use Microsoft related technology to pursue their everyday passions) for her work bringing attention to food insecurity. Her passion for cooking and her desire to help others led her to find a nonprofit organization called The Queens Galley in Kingston. The work she did with the Kingston Farmers Market was instrumental in getting them to accept food stamps. Diane's mission to have people come together and break bread in dignity has now spread across the country. Her commitment even landed her a diner at the Whitehouse with President Obama. To add to her resume she graduated the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park while raising 3 kids and running the candy bar. But let's get to the point. Diane is a pillar of the community where everybody knows her name. But what about the food? Just sitting outside snacking on my freshly roasted nuts (still warm) sipping on my 72hr steeped Lavazza cold brew I'd say simply perfect. Don't miss the carrot cake doughnut topped with maple walnuts and stuffed with macerated pineapple. The passion fruit and blackberry parfait or those rainbow cookie tricolor doughnuts. They have a sweet for everyone! Kingston Candy Bar might not be the hippest spot on the block but the love Diane puts into her work is palpable. Kingston Candy Bar https://www.instagram.com/b.overly_delicious/-- at Kingston Candy Bar.

Just wow. Such great truffles with a great selection of flavors. The truffles are so pretty to…read morebegin with, the orange color of the mango passionfruit is so pretty and it is a fave amongst my friends and I. The Black Forest and banana biscoff was also delicious. The inside is so creamy and the chocolate is perfect. Definitely need to stop by if you're in Woodstock for a box! Makes for a great gift as well.

Hands down the best truffles in the area! My husband and I are from FL and they remind us of Norman…read moreLove Chocolates. I tried a few other chocolate stores nearby and this was by far our favorite. We came back every day we were in town! The chocolate shells are light and yet crisp. The variety of fillings are unique and delicious without being too sweet or strong. The jams inside are also light and flavorful. The strawberry cheesecake, lemon blueberry, honey lavender, hazelnut, and mocha were our favorites. The packaging is sturdy and I like that there was a protective cover. Service was friendly. Overall highly recommended if you're a chocolate person!

Cute cozy coffee shop with a lot of toffee and snacks…read more We were confused about what to pick and the lady at the cafe suggested us. She was super sweet. We tried their Fika which was nice. Not too sweet but perfect and she suggested pairing it up with a cardamom bun. It was perfect. We also tried their mushroom coffee with hazelnut syrup. It was delicious and did not feel like we were drinking mushroom coffee.

What a cute coffee shop!! I love that it doubles as a candy store as well as a place you can get…read moreall types of beverages. There's plenty of seating and space to hang out, take a break or settle into a nice book! I got a matcha and was able to customize how sweet I like it. I'm very picky with my matcha and it was very well blended with no chucks!

Up in Tivoli while driving around the area discovering this part of the Hudson - and after having…read morethe sun beat down on us all day, we needed a pick me up. Ice cream. always helps but we were blown away by the astounding flavor selection. I had a double scoop of labne sour cherry and halva honeycomb- I was in my middle eastern Heaven. My husband followed suit with a milkshake made with a rose water saffron pistachio ice cream and a shot of espresso- like an Arabian dream. Really worth the every dollar. It's rare to be left feeling lifted and happy and not just satisfied. True artisans here- do not pass it up! Plus the staff is just as excited about your choices as you are - lovely people

Really great ice cream! We just got vanilla and loved how soft and creamy it was. They have both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. They also have pints for purchase. Will definitely return!

On our way home from a couple of days in the Shawangunk Mountains. My sister and I had a little bit…read moreof a craving for soft serve so we pulled in. This location has been there for 10 seasons and yet I have never been there before. It looks brand new, which is a testament to how well managed and cleaned it is. The staff were friendly, courteous, and lots of fun. I sampled something and probably could have sampled more, but we came there for the soft serve, and that's what we did. My sister got a Sunday and I got one as well. Only mine had more toppings because I just simply could not decide. Hot fudge for me, caramel because I could, and wet walnuts for my now departed mother who adored them. The whipped cream was delicious and the service delightful.

I went here around 8 PM, the ice cream was so good. I ordered a banana split. The customer service…read morewas amazing. I hadn't been here in years, it was good seeing some familiar faces despite not visiting in a while. The first order was placed inside of the store, it was very clean, they're seating. They serve soft and hard ice cream. I also noticed that there were not dairy options. The second order I placed was at the window. The girls that work here were amazing.

Had no idea there was such a thing as ceremonial grade cacao- but now I do and I loved it! I wasn't…read moresure what was going to taste good in a cacao drink but I knew I wanted matcha, so decided to try vanilla and matcha in oat milk. It came out Soo smooth and delicious. The flavors blended nicely and it wasn't too strong or too sweet. It was pricey but the quality was great. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and would definitely come back to try other variations!

I experienced cacao in a whole new light when I visited Cacao Lab on Wall St. in Kingston. I was…read morecompletely unprepared for what was to come- especially the part where you can craft your own ceremonial hot chocolate. And just so you know, this isn't just any cacao shop or café. To top it all off, Cacao L. is entirely Vegan- even down to the bite-sized chocolates and treats. Cacao Lab believes cacao should be both healing and decadent. That's why they source the finest cacao beans to create a product that nourishes both body and spirit. Definitely check their website as it's chock-full of all things cacao glory. Service is always great and Margaret takes her time to measure ingredients to prep the hot chocolate. Cacao Lab is more than just a place to sip something rich and comforting, these folks are all about coming together, celebrating tradition and honoring hot chocolate's sacredness.