11 Best Cafes in Poughkeepsie

“It was one of those calm Hudson Valley mornings when sunlight quietly spills through the window, and the air smells of roasted coffee beans and buttery pastries. At Anna & Pierre Café, I ordered a Spicy Red Pepper Shiitake Danish—a small piece of art resting on a white plate.

The layers were crisp and flaky, crowned with black and white sesame seeds and fresh green scallions. The flavor was rich yet balanced: savory, slightly spicy, with a faint sweetness at the end. Paired with a smooth latte, it felt like the kind of breakfast that turns an ordinary day into a quiet celebration.

Sometimes happiness is as simple as a good Spicy Red Pepper Shiitake Danish and a warm cup of coffee.“

“First time at the location in Gardiner today- and I’m so happy I decided to try it! An iced lavender matcha is to DIE for! I didn’t catch the young woman’s name but she was so helpful, answered all my questions and made me a custom drink- and even made sure I liked it! The smoothie bowls are so fresh with crisp fresh fruit and toppings.. highly recommend! 😍“

“Spice Catering came highly recommended to us by our venue and friends. We are SO glad we went with them. We had our wedding at Locust Grove Estates. Billy and his team were a well-oiled machine working there. They knew the venue in and out. They also knew what to recommend for us for the venue. The day of the wedding, Spice Catering ensured that we ate and that we always had drinks if we wanted them. They were flexible with us in determining if we keep the ceremony/cocktail hour inside/outside due to the weather forecast. They also had plenty of staff to greet guests as they entered and to serve our guests. Erick, our maître d', helped our day of coordinator set everything up, take everything down, and ensure the timeline was followed smoothly. Erick was amazing to work with and took the time to get to know my husband and I to best support us on our wedding day. Our guests complimented how delicious and hot the food was and mentioned it as a highlight of the wedding. We HIGHLY recommend Spice Catering.“

“I love SoBol. They’re so consistently delicious. I always get their açaí bowls. I have an açaí bowl addiction, so I get them in many places. SoBol is always my favorite bc the açaí isn’t overly sweet. It’s all just perfect. This location is beautiful as well.“

“My daughter love this place and she is 8. What the hell so do we!“

“And the BEST staff!!! Thanks Hunter and all the rest of the BEST crew!!! You make yummy food and serve us with class, respect and love ❤️!!!“

“EL MEJOR PAN DULCE Y REPOSTERIA EN TODO POUGHKEEPSIE 100% RECOMENDADO Y GARANTIZADO PAN FRESCO TODOS LOS DIAS LAS ROSCAS DE REYES UN TRADICION FAMILIAR POR MAS DE 20 AÑOS“

“You never know what you're going to get when you go to small little hole in the walls but then this one did not disappoint. The food is authentic and tasty. Service is quick and people are delightful. Yeah I'm definitely coming back.“

“Always Great food,But the curbside pick up was so slow,hubby ended up going in to find just 3 employees :( serving curbside as well as dinners inside...wtf??“

“What a lot of students(who don’t have a very good understanding of health restrictions) complain about is the food quality this year, as if it’s completely terrible. The dining staff has done a terrific job this year, obviously the food is not going to be as good, or I would even say very good. It’s covid times, and they’re mass producing food for the student body. The dining staff is equally at risk and I am grateful that they have put in the work into improving the food, and it is very good.“