An absolute hidden gem in New Lebanon!…read more OMG, what an adorable little cafe! We were in New Lebanon and looking for somewhere to eat around 7:30 PM. Being a small town, there weren't many options still open, so we called to see if they were still serving dinner. The sweetest lady answered and told us their kitchen closed at 8:00 PM, but they would still be happy to take us. We're SO glad we called! The moment we walked in, we loved the place. It was beautifully decorated, with fresh wildflowers they had picked themselves, the tables were set so nicely, and everything had such a warm, cozy, welcoming feel. We were seated immediately and had ice water at the table right away. The service from beginning to end was seriously top-notch. Then the wonderful lady helping us, and I'm so sorry we didn't get her name, brought out freshly baked mini blueberry muffins. OH. MY. GOODNESS. They were DELICIOUS. That was the moment we looked at each other and knew dinner was going to be good. And it absolutely was! Our daughter ordered an omelette, my wife had the steak frites, and I ordered the chicken piccata. Every single dish was delicious. My wife also ordered a blueberry cosmo, which she loved! At this point we were completely stuffed, but there was no way we were leaving without trying dessert. We ordered the red velvet cake AND the chocolate croissant bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Did we need both? Absolutely not. Did we finish them anyway? Pretty much! The food was just THAT good. We kept telling ourselves we were full and somehow kept taking another bite. What really made this place special, though, was the hospitality. We came in close to closing time, and instead of ever making us feel rushed or like an inconvenience, they welcomed us with kindness and gave us a wonderful dinner experience. That says a lot about a place. 5 stars all the way. If you're anywhere near New Lebanon, do yourself a favor and stop here. Places like this deserve all the support and business they can get. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and genuinely wonderful people. We will DEFINITELY be back, and next time we're coming for breakfast!

I picked up a matcha latte here, and my friend catered a delicious brunch from this spot!…read more I appreciated that the matcha didn't come pre-sweetened. It could've been whisked/blended a bit better (separated a bit), but I was happy with it overall. Regarding the catering, I was a big fan of the avocado toast (super fresh and creamy and nice flavor) and tasty muffins (I enjoyed the blueberry muffin.) It takes a bit to make drinks / food, so be sure to allocate some time--this isn't one of the factory-like cafes that churn out drinks / whip out ready-made food. The interior is cute and has assorted offerings of general foods/supplies that were fun to peruse.

We were absolutely thrilled to come upon a farm or orchard that does not function as a money grab…read more Their policy of pick what you pay for is a rarity we see these days, and we find this policy to be the most welcoming and the practice generates the highest likelihood of repeat business. When we arrived, on June 17, 2026, prime season for strawberries and snap peas, we were greated by a friendly young woman named Erin, who operated the admission booth. She provided us with two small containers for the snap peas and two larger for the strawberries and explained that we can pick whatever we want, and only pay for what we harvest. We acquired some beautifully fresh snap peas and freshly sweet strawberries. We visited the store, which offered typical farm store goods. There was nothing overly impressive about the store, but it is worth a look. We loved this place and even though it is more than an hour away, this will be our go to place to pick your own fruits and vegetables. We are looking forward to bluberries season in early July!

Huge place and great to bring the kids…read more We went for strawberry picking for Father's Day. I like that you only pay for what you pick. No entrance fee per person and no parking fee (Unlike many other farms). The downside was that there were not many strawberries. The ones we did pick were already wilting within 24hours. I think we caught the end of picking season. The farm is about 1/4 mile down from the market /cafe/brewery. The market is cute and has a lot of pantry items as well as fresh produce. They also serve lunch (chicken sandwich, etc). I was surprised at how expensive everything was. It was $18 for the chicken sandwich. It was well fried and came with a good portion of salad. However, the chicken itself was very small. It also took 20 min to be served. Another option is the airstream in the back. They were selling hot dogs. They had some local dogs that were pretty tasty. The brewery on premise was great. They had a play area to keep the kids occupied, tables/chairs and the World Cup was on. Can't really get better than that. There is also a goat pen in the back of the market. You can pay for some food and the kids can feed the goats. A lot of places charge you just to see the goats. This place doesn't haggle you like that. Great place. I wish they were closer to the city!

This pizza!! As much as I love a NY slice this one reaches my soul! The sausage (Italian sweet and…read morespicy) was incredible. The crust was a charred, chewy, un-bleached sourdough - which i couldn't stop eating. This is the pizza I dream about.

Another 5 star dining experience for a casual breakfast or anytime meal. From the moment you walk…read morein you are greeted with a friendly smile and offered their menus. I cannot say enough how glad I am to have such a casual deliciously healthy eatery thats local. I never have to second guess whether the food will be good or good for me. I just know that they are using nothing but the best ingredients either from their farm or locally sourced. You cannot go wrong with whatever you choose here. Whether it be their soups, salads, all day breakfast items, brunch lunch dinner or to go. Their pagnotelle egg sandwich in my opinion always hits the spot. Egg, ham, cheese with roasted veg on a house made pagnotelle roll what can be better? Also available vegetarian if you desire. Stop in or grab something to go, you're sure to agree!

Cute wholesome outing perfect for family and friends! We came here an hour before close and were…read moreable to pick blueberries and visit the taproom with ample time to hang out and chat. The fruits and signs were so easy to find and it was a great way to round out the summer before Apple season. This place also has the best peaches I've ever had--soft yet crunchy with the perfect sweetness, definitely don't miss their peach season. Everything is super reasonable and their ciders and wines were made with the fruits they grow as well! Would love to try the food trucks next time. Everyone was also very nice and it's a great time.

The best experience! Lots of space inside, very warm ambiance. There are ample benches and seats by…read morefirepits outside and an area with food trucks and to apple pick yourself. The apple cider donut stand was absolutely amazing. Theyre making them fresh right there! We got a couple fresh apples as well and they were phenomenal. Service was nice and they're busy! Highly recommend going here for an city escape, especially in the fall.

Very classy restaurant everything was top notch. We went Thursday night for the pasta and salad…read morespecial and it was out of this world. The salad was arugula, endive, radlcchio, red wine vinaigrette and parmigiano reggiano. Nice light salad. The pasta was tagliatelle with pork sausage, San marzano tomato, cream and parmigiano reggiano. The pasta was so light and the bowl was the perfect size. If it could not get any better we had the Zeppole Di San Giuseppe for dessert so fresh and delicious! Our server was outstanding and the staff were very friendly. This place is worth trying.

Mezze is truly a destination dining experience. This was our fourth visit over the past 20 years…read more Each time, we wonder whether it will still be as good -- and each time the food and staff exceed expectations. Mezze prepares top quality local ingredients with skill and attention to detail, presented by staff who take pride in serving and are happy to have you there. Not a false note from start to finish.

One of the best dinners I've had this year! The restaurant is very rustic and cozy. The staff was…read moregreat and the food was amazing in every way. We started with the short ribs, and I could have eaten those all night! They had a large list of specials including the veal parm my husband ordered, he was very pleased with it. The bolognese I got was delicious and very flavorful. Our drinks were also very good. We were on our honeymoon and they gave us a free dessert which was so nice of them! We got the apple bread pudding. It was the perfect end to dinner with an espresso martini.

Never judge a book by its cover. Same with this restaurant. When you drive up and walk to the…read morehost stand, you'll see the bar and hear the loud music, and think it feels more like a dive bar than a 5 star restaurant, HOWEVER, it is indeed a down to earth 5 star restaurant! We grabbed a picnic table outside on the deck. Our server was so kind, personable, and helpful! We ordered the Brussels sprouts which did not disappear in flavor! And the meatballs, which was cooked in the most delicious "gravy" -- we also got the kids pasta and meatballs, which was the same amazing sauce! My 3yo LOVED it! We also got a salad, which had fresh ingredients. We also got the steak, burger, squid ink seafood pasta, and montauk scallops -- all had the freshest ingredients. The seafood in particular was all cooked to PERFECTION. Their house made gelato is not to be missed nor their apple crisp, which had slices of fresh apples and just like your grandma made it. There is a reason this place is a solid 5 stars on Yelp. It is less than 10 minutes from Scribner Lodge where we stayed and was worth the visit!

An update from my previous review, because this popped up on a brunch search. Hot tip: Indian…read moreLadder no longer has breakfast/brunch. They had a kitchen fire a few years ago, shut down for a year, and completely rebuilt the store/café. It's beautiful, and you can get great baked goods including their famous cider donuts and a variety of coffee/beverages at the counter and sit comfortably in the cafe. They greatly reduced the kitchen space and don't make full meals in house. The cidery/brewery downstairs is still a great place to hang out but you'll only be able to get a few mostly app type food items. The main place to eat is now up the hill where Defazios runs a pizza counter. There's also a beautiful catering space overlooking the Helderbergs where we held a 40th anniversary party. Defazios provides full catering there, from their wonderful main restaurant menu. Indian Ladder provides beverage service, offering theirs and other NYS beer, wine and cider.

Yummy food I like the defazioes pizza really quiet and far away from everything otherwise it's goodread more

Loved my two sandwiches - corned beef Ruben & prime rib melt. Cute ambience and attentive service…read more I'll return for some desserts next time.

While calling itself a diner, this establishment is more of a very comfortable family restaurant…read more It has plenty of parking, a nice capacity and is staffed by very efficient, smiling people who seem to enjoy their work as well as their patrons. The vast menu will provide a treat for every type of diner. Food is served quickly, freshly prepared and with the ability to satisfy the hungriest of patrons. The restaurant is clean, well maintained and very comfortable. I am looking forward to returning to sample more of their menu. I found eating at this "diner" fed not only my appetite, but also my spirit.

I thought I was done with maple weekend 2026. I had five maples on Saturday alone! But my wonderful…read morepassenger pointed out, as I headed south through Massachusetts - "oh, I think that's another maple event?" "Where?" So I looked around and saw the cars parked behind me. U-turn. Pack into the gravel lot. And... go pet the cows. Yup, this is truly a farm. The barn smells like animals and you can pet the goats. All the staff is friendly and there to explain maple, farming, whatever you'd like. For maple weekend? Excellent. We went into the Calf-a (sound that out) and there was a fairly long waitlist, but passed the time in the maple steam room with free samples! and perhaps the most interesting samples of all. Maple mustard. Various maple dips. And while they were not cheap, the staff did work together to get me some Grade B maple, which is so hard to find nowadays. It's now in my fridge. Once our names were called, we found a great variety on the menu for a very reasonable price. I got two pecan pancakes, fresh made, and my lady got one maple cranberry, made with the cranberries that were used to infuse the cranberry maple syrup. Our table got an entire pitcher of maple to pour as we pleased - yes, I do please. I took a pair of maple donuts to go, and they do not taste like cider donuts. The maple stands out. Fresh made and soft. I know maple is March, but this farm seems like a winner any time of the year you're passing by.

Hidden gem! What a fun, educational, and generally wonderful experience. I would say this is…read moreappropriate for kids aged 0 to probably tween. The property is huge and beautiful, with lots of games and animals to feed and discover. The playground is huge and actually a few different playgrounds. Admission is a little steep, but well worth it given you can spend hours here and also support a small, local business.