LOCATION: on the tiniest Main Street I know Adorable…read more"downtown " Wappingers Falls, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley, just 12 minutes from Metro North's New Hamburg station on the Hudson River ( green) line from Grand Central Station, NYC. I mentioned this cute little town because it's just one of the little niches along the Hudson river that makes a perfect little day trip. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: really quaint storefront, and first impression.Enter through the cafe door which also functions as a retail shop for handmade objects like soaps, etc. The gifts have an upscale vibe-worth a trip back. We had about 15 minutes to kill before attending a Yelp event across The Street so we opted to take the chill off by purchasing a hot beverage at Norma's. The staff is pretty laid-back, friendly, but laid-back. If you're in a hurry, I'm not sure if this would work. The hot and cold beverages are very straightforward and you can get some vegan options here. There were two behind the counter, but I felt they were a little engaged in their personal banter and we're not that attentive. Not a real sense of urgency or purpose. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh but once they did give us their full attention, we let them know that we were waiting for an event across the street and didn't have a lot of time. They asked us if we'd like to sit down with our beverage and we opted to do so since it was pretty cold outside. We ordered two hot chocolate And two homemade biscuits. They gave us a table number stanchion for the table and let us know they would be bringing it to us. We did not need to wait. We took the three steps down to the main dining area, where we were pleasantly surprised that they were having a live event - in this case it was a storytelling event. There was a table available for the two of us so we sat down and quickly realized that the table was so off-balance that it post a potential safety hazard. When I placed my hot chocolate down and rested my wrist, the entire table tilted forward toward me. This is an easy thing to fix, but my guess is that it's been this way for a really long time. That's unfortunate. All that aside, the room was really cozy and had a lot of character - lots of two top and four top tables to provide a very intimate setting with each one having a good view of the small stage Minutes went by and there was no biscuit delivered. More minutes went by and we began to wonder if they had forgotten. I guess is that they weren't making the biscuits from scratch so most likely they did forget. Since we had already paid for everything with a pretty generous tip, we waited a a few more minutes. Time ran out when we noticed that the event attendees were lining up across the street. That's something we could see from the really great big windows that faced Main Street. Reluctantly, my sister and I got up from the table and headed to the counter where we had made the order. We let them know that we needed to go and asked if the biscuits were ready. They seemed perplexed at first and then a lightbulb moment. Yes. I suspect they did forget the order. I wouldn't bother so much but two biscuits and two hot chocolates. It was about $20 plus tip so when they recognized that the biscuits were still missing, they asked if we would like to take them to go. The lack of awareness was disappointing because they were clearly not busy with anything else A minute or two later, they emerged from the kitchen with a small bag, presumably containing the two biscuits. Service was definitely lacking, particularly for what is a bit of a higher priced venue. Maybe we caught them on an off night but my sense is that laid back attitude is built in to the business model. Would I return to Norma's? I'm not sure. The hot chocolate was good, not from a mix, but would it bring me back? I'll let you know.

The vibe is 10/10. The drinks were sooo tasty and unique. Price is fair. It's a great place to go…read morewith friends and have a nice time. Bartender was super personal and fun

Cute idea, but hard to find. A quick DRIVE-Through with face to face, personal service…read more So instead of driving up to a menu and speaking in to an intercom, the owner steps into the doorway and takes your order personally. Then you drive around in a semi circle and pick up on the other side of the cute little building. In theory, this is a really cute idea but the day I was there he was working solo so the potential for a longer wait time is definitely there. TIP FOR MANAGEMENT: OFFER "a snack pack". Daily special which could selection of chips and soda and something sweet for a set price every day. No substitutions but a set price.? This would allow for a faster "grab and go quote experience and may expedite service and wait time. I'm giving the business 4 stars for concept, 5 for personal service, and 3 stars for ease-of-use. The name is farm store but many of the product seemed to be large manufacture and more run-of-the-mill. It would be fantastic to have a true farm store experience with local produce or snacks, etc.

So far so good. Ordered empanada and half gallon of milk. Then on Tuesday ordered cheddar soup…read more Quality is good. Need to find a way to get things quicker. The empanada had to be heated up and if you are getting other things, it could take 10 minutes or more so if it is busy there will be a line, so you might be better off going to a deli.

The BEST cinnamon sugar doughnuts and warm sometimes they are just so fresh…read more Excellent vegetables so fresh. Great and pleasant Staff too. so Local a must stop on your places to go.

I love Meadowbrook Farm. Convenient to me, but it's run by a family and super nice people…read more They're not organic, but I do trust their produce. And whenever you have a big order, they always pick everything up and walk you to your car. Simply amazing. I'm planning a big batch of applesauce so the buy one get 1/2 off for half bushels was perfect And they had an amazing special on all their pies today just in time for Christmas. $9.99 each that's about half price and it was just baked today. With three Christmas events coming up, I purchased three and couldn't be more pleased: wild, berry, cherry, and apple

Off the beaten path in Wappingers falls Cafe Con Leche was perfect for our Sunday brunch. Outside…read moreseating available under a deck. Inside was nice with plenty of seating for groups and AC to keep you cool on hot summer days. Acoustics were great we were able to enjoy our conversation without having to yell over loud music. Bathrooms were clean with a touch of Puerto Rico as ambient coquí frogs sing in the background. The staff were amazing, friendly attentive and helpful. Our waitress was top notch took care of our coffee and food orders with a smile on a rainy cloudy day. Ordered the Coquito latte, delicious- paired with the sweet and spicy chicken and Coquito batter waffle!! Wow the flavor was great didn't even need syrup. Loved the contrast of sweet and salty. Great portion sizes for the price. My wife got the Coquito French toast with scrambled eggs hash brown potatoes and bacon served on a charcuterie board. Eggs were fluffy and delicious the French toast was soft and buttery.

My second visit to this absolutely fabulous place!! Jenn was our waitress this evening... she took…read morewonderful care of us again!! The food this evening was perfect! Everything tastes seasoned to perfection.. one of our favorites is the brussel sprouts.. the rice & beans and the chicken thighs.. scrumptious!!! This is now my " favorite place"!! The ambiance is always cozy ! Reservations definitely were needed this evening.. parking is always plentiful.. and the smiles going in & out the door put the stamp of approval on my nite!!!

they're just as sweet as the treats they make! 10/10 clean ingredients and v yummy :))))read more

From the owner: Fresh baked goods, delivered to your home or business.read more

My friend and I were in the area for the Benmarl Winery "Rose All Day" event and wanted to get a…read morebit of food in our belly in advance. Upon first entering, the "shoppe" ( it gave off the vibe like I need to spell it that way) had ample seating, ample customer space,, good lighting for display, and was very clean. Apologies in advance...we forgot to stop eating and take pictures of the food. Suffice to say that whatever I describe next is worth the culinary experience. I ordered the Matcha Iced Tea (OMG ) with a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. I believe that even the bread was made on site. When it came out it was HUGE. I had to share it with my friend. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) My friend ordered a hot Dirty Chai ( ZERO COMPLAINTS). Our food order was taken and brought to us by very pleasant and professional staff. Thumbs up I will return, even if I have to make this be a weekend routine stop.

I stumbled upon this little cafe by chance. My husband's barber opened a new location in Marlboro…read moreand was working there on Saturday, so I dropped him off there and looked for a coffee shop nearby. I found this close by and dropped in to see what they had. They make a good cappuccino, and I also got a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Everything was pleasant, with fair prices. This was a nice discovery. There's a private parking lot in front which is convenient. I would recommend if you're in the area.

The colorful and welcoming sign enticed me to check out this absolutely adorable…read moreBakery-Candy-Coffee-Gift Shop. As soon as you step through the door you are overtaken by the decors' colors, patterns, and cuteness. There are large tables to sit, chat, and relax. Great for tea parties too. Yummy cookies, fudge, lemon mousse, brownies, macarons... are all home made. You can actually get a peek of the kitchen from the shop. It's also a great place to pick up a hostess gift. The coffee was wonderful. Lots of love, care, and attention was put into this shop by Kimberly and her husband. Just opened during Valentines week, this place is a little gem. Kimberly will be making cakes soon and home made fruit popsicles for warmer weather. So glad I stopped in!