Loveee this place! The view from the place overlooking the Hudson River is beautiful…read more I have been wanting to visit this place for a couple of months. Thankfully it was today and I loved it! The ambiance is beautiful. Neat. I got to meet the owner's granddaughter Gigi. She was the sweetest. She runs the place. We arrived at the place around 3 pm, and all the baked goods were sold out. We were lucky to try the almond croissant and the chocolate orange biscotti. Both were yummy. We tried their hazelnut coffee and macadamia nut coffee - both were great. I can't wait to come back to try more baked goodies.

Great coffee and ambiance near the Hudson River. The staff were friendly and offered many options…read morefor coffee. Around the shop are small comfortable tables for working or reading. The two times I went, there were a few patrons with toddlers playing with games/toys making the vibe less conducive for quietly reading or working, FYI. The baristas served not only great tasting coffee, but it looked amazing too! I ordered a drip coffee with oat milk and in my second visit, the cortado. The pastries were fresh looking but most had hazelnut or Nutella in them on the first visit (I'm allergic). They had a new selection of pastries on my second trip but sadly I didn't have any. Nice space that's modern and a great addition to the PK area.

Overall a good experience without major issues. Food and service were consistent. Solid three-star…read morechoice.

Located within a senior housing place, From the Ground up is a super cute cafe with friendly staff…read moreand delicious pastries! I've only purchased the pastries which were very fresh, perfectly sweet, and my only complaint is that my friend ate too many and I didn't get to try more. Would love to drop by for lunch in the future.

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

Weird location. Service was slow and got my order wrong. Breakfast food was just OK. Coffee was…read morecold.

Food was so great and the coffee was delish. Service stands out as exceptional. Wish this was in my…read moretown!

Stopped in for hot chocolate on a cold day. Service was good. They gave me hot chocolate with…read morealmond milk--happy to have that option. I had a BLT with French fries. Food was good. It was a little chilly inside, that was the only drawback. Ambiance was good, it's a cute small place with lots of good offerings. I chose to stop in because of the variety in the menu.

Not a Happy Camper BUT…read more It's 6:20am and NOT OPEN UGH I have to be at work by 7:30am Yelp says they open @ 6:00am Did the hours change ?? Very disappointed. Next time I guess Post New Hours if they have changed. Thumbs down It says 6am to 2pm

I came to Poughkeepsie for work. I left pretty early and didn't have breakfast. So after a quick…read moresearch I found "Big Tomato" a local spot. I figured I would help small business and stop in. There is no parking so you have to do street parking. I lucky parked in the front. The outside of the building is dated and a bit hard to see among the other store fronts. Inside, I noticed the place feels like it's from the past. But it was inviting. The waitress told me grad a seat and she asked if I wanted coffee. After she took my order and took it to throne cook in the restaurant. I noticed a TV on the back wall playing modern music, it was great. After, my meal came and I started to eat. The home fries were different. They used a mix of vegetables I've never seen on home fries, but it worked. I was disappointed the ketchup on my table was empty and when they replaced it, it definitely was not Heinz. The egg was not as big as I thought. They used white cheese and that was fine. It just left me wanting more. I definitely enjoyed the atmosphere, but the food didn't move the needle for me. I enjoyed the music, staff, and atmosphere, so those are wins.

My husband and I have been visiting this diner for a couple of years. The excellent quality of…read moreservice, diverse menu, and attentive staff have not changed since day one. We typically visit our favorite diner about twice a week and it never disappoints. We are always greeted with an enthusiastic smile by the manager, who always makes patrons feel special no matter how many people are in attendance. We like that the owner and manager display professional courtesy towards their staff as this is a quality we also look for in the service industry. We are so grateful to have a local diner that we can always rely on and we wish them many years of continued success. Best, the couple in the back!!

Today I visited City Line Diner in Poughkeepsie with my family. I called ahead and was told the…read morewait would be about 10 minutes. When we arrived, we ended up waiting close to 30 minutes. While waiting, I noticed another group that stated they were a party of 9 was seated ahead of us, even though there were only 7 people, while we were a party of 6, including children. That left me confused and frustrated, especially since we had called ahead and were patiently waiting our turn. I left feeling disappointed and uncomfortable. I can't speak to why the wait list was handled the way it was, but the experience made me feel that we were treated unfairly. I used to come to this diner often, and because of this experience, I will not be returning. More importantly, I hope no other family has to leave feeling the way we did today. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day with my family ended in frustration and disappointment. Thank you for ruining what should have been a meaningful day.

Every dish made with care and a perfect blending of ingredients to deliver delicious every time…read more The service is highly commendable with the owners often about to greet and see to everyone's enjoyment. A special place not to be missed. And they are dog friendly....what's not to like?!?

Sitting out on the patio almost right under the Walkway over the Hudson was an amazing experience…read morein itself. The views in the Hudson Valley are literally breathtaking from almost every angle of every city. My Wife and I have both had Farmers and Chefs bookmarked in Yelp for quite some time, so finally heading over was so exciting. It was a beautiful day so we headed to the patio. Love the indoor/outdoor bar area. I ordered a dirty martini. Made perfectly. We shared the Farmer's Wings, oysters on a half shell and a mixed green salad with Goat Cheese, soooooo good. My Wife also went with the Salmon & garlic mash served with green beans. Hella Good. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Our server, a very kind gentleman, who's name a cannot remember made our experience even more incredible by going above and beyond to direct the umbrellas just so that the sun wasn't in my Wife's eyes and our view of the walkway wasn't blocked. Amazing. I look forward to your next dinner at Farmers and Chefs and implore you to get your butt there soon. Cheers, The Happy Hour Huntress

A no-frills diner that has great customer service and fairly good coffee. My girlfriend and I split…read morethe gluten free French toast and were a bit underwhelmed as the toast was not thick but to be fair, I did enjoy the meal and the total cost for the gf French toast, side of eggs, and a coffee came in at about twenty total for the two of us to dine here. The menu has many options, and I would definitely come back if I was in the area to try more of their dining options. I recommend you give it a try if you are in the town of Poughkeepsie. As always people SYOY!!!

With a name like Alex, I had very high standards and expectations for it!…read more Solid breakfast spot in downtown Poughkeepsie and easy to get to from the Amtrak. My partner and I got the cheddar omelet and the house made corned beef hash with eggs (over easy). Both delicious and fueled our journey across the Empire State Trail Hudson walking bridge (which is about a 15 min walk from Alex's). Service was friendly and attentive and the space itself was spacious and hometown diner-like. I'd return back to try some of their lunch options too!