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    The Penny

    3.5 (11 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Just U And The Breeze
    Mercedes C.

    From the owners of Silvia and Good Night- two restaurants we've visited in Woodstock, NY- comes their newest, more casual spot: The Penny. It's actually a two-fer: at street level, tucked towards the back by these boulders is the café part. Then down the slope, you'll find The Penny tavern, which took over the previous Early Terrible. The café is now where the Mud Club used to be. Unlike the cafe layout before, you can now walk in and order at the counter. Besides the coffee and refreshments, they have prepared salads and a short menu with something for just about every eating style.There are several patio chairs and other seating areas to enjoy your bite. I stopped by late one morning during my summer break and it was the perfect time to come here. It was calm and not crowded- a nice change from the busy weekend feel. I ordered the smoked trout Reuben BLT without the bacon since I don't eat pork, and mannn...it was delicious! I also couldn't resist the mango lemonade, which is made with real mango pulp. Calls for a return.

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    Good chai latte. The breakfast sandwiches tasted like they were on slightly stale bread. Not awful but not great at all.

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    Sharkie's - Meatballs with onions and spaghetti squash

    Sharkie's

    4.7(137 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Cool Meatball Restaurant and store right on Tinker St. It's a combination of restaurant and store…read more The seating and kitchen is on the left side of the store and the store is on the right. I chose take out so I placed my order and then went shopping next door. They had bar seating and tables and one bigger table for larger parties. It's not a huge restaurant. The meatballs are good here. You can get them as a sandwich, with pastas or just meatballs alone. They also have vegan version as well. The store is pretty good. Frozen stuff including their meatballs and lots of other stuff. Hot sauce, chips and more.

    really cute spot with so much potential!…read more great service! we sat right at the counter. the house beer was 2 options, and altho i wouldnt order this again, it wasn't bad and the label was cute. i grabbed the sundied tomatoe and chickpea meat(less)balls. i really wanted to like these, but unfortunately they were less than par. they would not stay together, they were too mooshy and fell apart. hopefully they can work on a better biding agent. the flavor was okay. there was plenty of sauce. unfortunately they dont give you bread for the excess sauce. we ordered the bread for the side and i think this was a $6 charge. i guess they figure u can just order the sandwich, but i ordered the bread because there was just so much sauce involved in the meatballs. my date got the regular meatballs and he was pleased. happy to see theres another option for me to try on the menu - the chicken meatballs. would give this place another shot while in town to try them.

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    Nana's Creative Cafe - Front & Center

    Nana's Creative Cafe

    4.4(34 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Nana's a little café right on Mill Hill Road in Woodstock, NY and honestly, it kind of has…read more(almost)everything. It's one of those places where you walk in thinking you're just grabbing a tea/coffee and a quick bite and suddenly you're deciding between getting a quinoa bowl, bagel sandwich, oatmeal, salad or falafel. Somehow, they pull off the menu for every eating lifestyle without feeling cramp. It works for everybody. They have your breakfast basics covered: eggs, rolls, wraps, toast or whatever carb you're in the mood for. If you have a sweet tooth, they have pastries, if you're on a 'healthy' kick, they have bowls. I had The Lox Works and it actually lived up to the name. Plenty of salmon, red onions, a sliver of creamy cream cheese how I like it (I skipped the capers, personal choice). The bagel itself was fresh and had that perfect crisp on the outside and a chewy inside. Except, it's little on the doughy side, and the tomato slices were also thick- but still, the sandwich was tasty. Service was great and considering Nana's is literally on the main strip in Woodstock, the prices are surprisingly chill. Just solid food, good vibes and the kind of spot you end up going back to without even meaning to.

    The crazy egg sandwich with sausage was good and service was a delight. Next time I will get a…read morecoffee too. Easy to grab and go or opt for the small ledge w stools to eat and run. Will be back for breakfast burrito.

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    Garden Cafe at Woodstock - Appetizer....quesadilla.

    Garden Cafe at Woodstock

    4.4(555 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I love the GC. The food is incredible, service amazing and ambiance so pleasant and Woodstocky!…read more Dishes are very well seasoned, regardless of the fact there is no meat. You should really give it a try, even if not vegan or vegetarian. An A++++.

    The Garden Cafe is a favorite that we wish we could visit more often. It is an unparalleled spot…read morefor vegan comfort food. Their menu is extensive and impressive; they have some all-star dishes on their permanent menu as well as a rotating daily menu with a legendary lineup of seasonal items. I really appreciate that they have dishes that are hard to come by such as lentil loaf and lasagna, and these never disappoint. The lentil loaf is unique; it is a little brick of lentils (not your traditional sliceable mush of breadcrumbs and minced veggies). It's very well seasoned and the tomato sauce on top is not overly sweet. The mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy and (very) garlicky greens make it a great meal. The lasagna is one of my favorite dishes. It's pasta-free and just made from layers of sliced zucchini and other veggies sandwiched with their delicious crumbly housemade cashew cheese. The herby tomato sauce is super flavorful. The side salad and garlic bread that accompany it are great also; an ultra comforting meal. We enjoyed the macro meal, although honestly not as much as the other dishes. The pan-seared tofu was delicious, but the arame seaweed salad was super seaweedy and salty - a bit much for me. I'm also not sure why they didn't serve it in a bowl, which would have made the rice etc. easier to eat. It seemed to be missing something - perhaps avocado, or a hunk of sweet potato. A few items at the Garden Cafe are a little perplexing, compared to how perfect most of their food is. The tempeh is just ok. It's heavily marinated in a sweet and salty sauce and kind of strange. Also disappointing that it's just a big brand tempeh rather than one of the local tempeh brands available in the area. The housemade focaccia is also bizarre. The texture made me think it was gluten-free (but it's not). Is it whole wheat?? If that's the case, awesome, but they should mention that on the menu, so you aren't taken aback when you don't get pillowy airy bread and instead get something flat and gray that could be mistaken for a biscotti. We LOVE the Garden Cafe and wish more places like this existed serving organic classic meals. We wish they would open a location in New York City, but until then, we will be making the drive!

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