Recently Opened Restaurants in Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is known not only for its beautiful landscapes and historic towns but also for its great restaurants. Thanks to nearby farms and wineries, there are many places that serve fresh local ingredients. You can find both long-established spots and new restaurants with fresh ideas and tasty food.

In 2025, several new restaurants and cafés have opened in the valley, already gaining popularity among locals and visitors. You’ll learn about them in this guide.

Tallow is not just a fast-food establishment, but a place that combines simplicity and quality. They use meat from local farmers and cook with natural beef tallow, which adds a special flavor to the dishes. The restaurant opened with the idea of returning to customers the true taste of simple things, without unnecessary additives. On weekends, locals often gather here for evenings with live music or board games. Future plans include creating a dinner club where they'll serve six dishes not on the regular menu once a month.

Five Main Dishes:

Grass Fed Smash Burger — beef burger fried to a crispy crust, with homemade sauce and pickled vegetables
Pasture Raised Chicken Sandwich — chicken marinated in herbs, with a crispy bun and yogurt-based sauce
Tallow Fries — French fries fried in beef tallow, with a light spicy seasoning
Wild Blueberry Smoothie Bowl — smoothie with wild blueberries, Greek yogurt, and seeds
Regenerative Farm Salad — mix of seasonal greens, vegetables, and nuts with light dressing

Beverages and Desserts:

Family recipe lemonade
Homemade apple pie

Kapé Mo is a coffee shop opened by a Filipino family to share their culture through coffee and traditional dishes. Here you can not only drink strong Barako Coffee, but also taste homemade Pandesal rolls, crispy Lumpia, or aromatic Chicken Adobo. The establishment is located in the Ascend Collective space, where coffee brewing workshops and evenings of stories about the Philippines often take place. This is a place where you can feel the warmth of family traditions and discover unusual flavors.

Five Main Dishes:

Pandesal — soft rolls served warm, often with sweet or savory filling
Chicken Adobo Rice Bowl — chicken braised in soy sauce with garlic and pepper, with rice
Lumpia — thin crispy rolls with vegetables and meat
Pancit Bihon — rice noodles with chicken, carrots, and cabbage
Taho — dessert made of silky tofu, palm sugar syrup, and tapioca pearls

Beverages and Desserts:

Barako Coffee — strong coffee from Luzon
Halo-Halo — dessert with shaved ice, fruits, and condensed milk

Yummy Kitchen started as a food truck and now operates in an old factory space. This is a place for those who love the diversity of Asian cuisine — from Vietnamese soups to Korean bowls. The menu is constantly updated to satisfy different tastes and dietary needs, including vegetarian dishes. They value speed and quality, and often organize pop-up dinners with new recipes.

Five Main Dishes:

Bun Noodles — rice noodle salad with fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and peanuts, with chicken or tofu
Panang Curry — vegetable Thai curry in coconut milk with lime and basil
Bibimbap — Korean bowl with rice, vegetables, fried egg, and spicy sauce
Spicy Peanut Noodle — thick noodles with peanut sauce, chili, and cilantro
Banh Mi Sandwich — French baguette with pickled vegetables, pork, or tofu

Beverages and Desserts:

Ginger lemonade
Homemade carrot cake

Moreish is a British restaurant opened by a chef from southern England. Here they prepare classic British dishes that he missed most in the USA. Many ingredients are imported from England to preserve the original taste, but they also use products from local farms. The menu changes seasonally and includes vegetarian options.

Five Main Dishes:

Full English Breakfast — sausages, bacon, black pudding, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, and toast
Bangers and Mash — fried sausages with mashed potatoes and caramelized onions
Cornish Pasty — pie with beef, turnip, and potatoes
Meat Pie — meat pie with mashed potatoes
Fish and Chips — cod in batter with French fries and pea puree

Desserts and Beverages:

Banoffee Pie — pie with bananas, caramel, and cream
English cider and black tea

Pitanga North is a restaurant that combines West African culinary traditions with local ingredients. They particularly value hot spices and rich flavors. The menu's main star is Suya skewers, where beef is marinated in a spice blend and grilled over an open fire. Also worth trying is Egusi soup, made with pumpkin seeds, and steamed Moi Moi cakes — hearty and tender at the same time.

Five Main Dishes:

Jollof Rice — spicy rice with tomatoes and spices, served with chicken or vegetables
Egusi Soup — rich soup with meat and pumpkin seeds
Suya Skewers — skewers with spicy seasoned beef
Moi Moi — steamed bean cakes with vegetables
Akara — fried bean dough balls, crispy outside and soft inside

Beverages and Desserts:

Pitanga Spritz — refreshing berry cocktail
Local craft beer
Puff-Puff — small sweet donuts

The Main Course is a small takeout restaurant that specializes in quick but thoughtful dishes. The menu is minimalistic and regularly updated to maintain the interest of regular customers. Here you can get a sandwich, soup, or salad made with seasonal products. They particularly value homemade soups, which change weekly.

Five Main Dishes:

Turkey Club Sandwich — sandwich with turkey, bacon, fresh vegetables, and sauce
Chicken Caesar Wrap — tortilla with chicken, lettuce, and parmesan
Veggie Quiche — casserole with seasonal vegetables and cheese
Tomato Basil Soup — thick tomato soup with basil aroma
Macaroni Salad — pasta with vegetables and light dressing

Beverages and Desserts:

Cold coffee, lemonade
Homemade brownie

Tanzy's is a coffee shop where you can start your day with a classic English breakfast or enjoy a cup of tea during lunch break. The owners prepare pastries according to family recipes, and the menu includes both traditional dishes and light snacks. Local clubs often gather here, and in the evenings you can listen to live music.

Five Main Dishes:

Scone with cranberry and butter — tender and slightly tart
Quiche Lorraine — casserole with bacon, cheese, and eggs
Smoked Salmon Bagel — bagel with salmon, cream cheese, and dill
Greek Yogurt Parfait — yogurt with granola, berries, and honey
Egg Salad Sandwich — sandwich with egg, mayonnaise, and greens

Beverages and Desserts:

Classic English Earl Grey tea, cappuccino
Lemon Drizzle Cake — lemon cake with sugar glaze

Interesting: Tanzy's regularly hosts book clubs, small concerts, and you can also order a set for traditional afternoon tea.

Cold Spring Depot is a restaurant in Cold Spring, operating since 1972 in a restored former train station. The interior combines coziness with a fireplace and bookshelves and the kitchen serves simple yet high-quality American cuisine, with a focus on fresh local ingredients.

The restaurant offers a spacious outdoor patio and a bar with a selection of craft beers and signature cocktails. Dogs are welcome on the summer patio.

The place operates on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations), accepts takeout orders, and is open daily from noon to evening.

Five Main Dishes:

Double Double Burger – a classic burger with two juicy beef patties and melted cheese.

3 Cheese French Onion Soup – a hearty French onion soup with a blend of three cheeses.

Fried Chicken Torta – a sandwich with crispy fried chicken and savory sauces.

Steak Sandwich – a fresh sandwich filled with tender steak slices.

Chicken Pot Pie – a creamy chicken and vegetable casserole with a golden crust.

Drinks:

 Wide selection of craft beers

 Signature cocktails