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.

I was a loyalist to Russos so I had to try this. It's very sad they got rid of focaccia BUT the my…read morecousin Luca is still here which I had to order. The chicken was so thin and crispy. And the onion was the thinnest I've ever seen! Delicious!

The sandwiches at Pickled Pig are legit delicious and huge! We had the Pickled Pig Favorite which…read moreis basically like a meatball, sausage, and eggplant parm all rolled into one and a Leroy's Favorite (fried chicken with bacon and spicy chipotle sauce). SOOOO GOOOOOOOOD

Was passing through the town and needed dinner. Tommy served some of the best chicken over rice…read moreI've had. Genuinely a great person who made us great food. Thanks Tommy.

Guy on the phone hung up on me. Been waiting well over an hour for door dash order. I know they are…read morebusy, but wasn't even about that. Dasher sent pic of receipt showing the food had been picked up almost 50 mins ago, but dasher said he just got it. So I called the restaurant and some jerk wouldn't be specific and hung up on me. Sorry "bro", but your customer service sucks.

Main Course has been one of my go-to spots in New Paltz for years. It's one of those places you…read moretrust when you want a real farm to table meal done right everything tastes fresh, clean, and actually thought out. You can tell they care about the ingredients, not just throwing stuff on a plate. Their baked goods are lowkey some of the best around too. Perfect with a coffee, just sit there and chill. And the vibe? Super warm, relaxed, no nonsense. Feels like a local spot in the best way. Consistent, quality, and always hits. One of my favorites in the Hudson valley.

Love Main Course when I'm looking for a fresh healthy tasting lunch. Salads are top notch and I…read moreloveeeee the dressings! It's on the pricier side but I appreciate the quality. Counter service but they have a well oiled system that delivers the food quickly! Love to peek at all the little goodies in the shop area. The indoor space is very farm to table vibes and there are a few outdoor seats! Good new paltz option

I love this new bakery in New Paltz. They have tons of vegan pastries and dishes. The building…read moredesign is very unique. It is different than the surrounding houses. At first I did not know what this glass atrium was so I decided to go inside. The front desk showed me all their options and explained that everything was vegan. All their breakfast sandwiches come with vegan meat options. I didn't realize at first but it was a nice surprise. The pastries were the highlight of the meal. I loved the indoor seating area. You have all the natural sunlight coming inside with a great view of the walking path. Everyone here is very happy and friendly. I had a great time here hanging out and will come here again.

Stopped here for a coffee and was I love with the structure and decor and even more to hear they…read moreare queer owned and vegan I had their cappuccino and enjoyed the beautiful scenery

When you are the Pizza Beast you gotta do a little bit of everything. Same plaza, 2 pizzerias, so I…read morehit both. Grabbed a Grandma slice from Pasqualle's and a White slice with basil & balsamic drizzle from Rino's, plus some garlic knots because, well, Beast's gotta eat and I was hungry. Pasqualle's: Classic feel, decent crust, but sauce was a bit flat. Solid traditional slice, nothing wild. Rino's: Crust was the star -- nice crust crunch, well-made. Sauce was loose, slightly chunky, and garlicky. White slice had great balance with the balsamic drizzle. Garlic knots from Rino's: Super garlicky in the best way. Both places were clean and roomy, prices were fair. Service was very good. Verdict: Pasqualle's is traditional and safe. Rino's brings more flavor and flair -- and wins this round.

We found ourselves passing through New Paltz, and Rino's was right there when we needed some lunch…read more We heard it was good, and we heard right, because this is a solid slice shop that also offers up plenty of other options if you're not in the mood for pizza. They also have a spacious dining area that, while barebones, is still comfortable if you don't want to take it out. For the kids, we got a couple plain slices and some chicken fingers (for the bipolar three year old who sometimes hates pizza). The chicken fingers weren't anything revolutionary, but they fried them well, just like they did the buffalo wings that my wife was craving. Those were super saucy, but nice and crisp. Reminiscent of Western New York, and that's a compliment. We were also feeling like we needed some greens in our life, so we added a chicken caesar salad. It was better than expected, and hit the spot. Overall, I think pizza is the best choice here (it's in the name after all), but they have some variety if you need more as well. All in all, a very solid place.

The best food and best people. We get it anytime we're close to New Paltz! Love the TLT and…read moresmoothies

Pretty good butternut squash, cashew, jasmine rice soup! Creamy though, had a little too much cumin…read moreor some kind of spice. Probably wouldn't come back, but glad to try this place.

The vibe was really sweet, lots of college kids hanging out felt like a movie oh yeaaa, nice…read more The staff that took my order was kind and we got our goods quick. I ordered the little cheesecake and it was good.... can't complain!

As an alumnus revisiting New Paltz for a weekend of memories, a stop at The Bakery was a must…read more While the wrap I ordered didn't quite hit the mark, the desserts still held the same delicious charm I remembered from my college days. The ambiance of The Bakery is still cozy and inviting, with good upstairs and outdoor seating. The employees were friendly, but it was very slow as it was a bit busy.