The Matchbox Cafe

6242 US-9, Rhinebeck
(845) 876-3911

Recent Reviews

Daisy Farrell

YUM. Everything was delicious and so cute. The owner was super nice and I will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Colleen Bullock

Stopped in here for a 3rd visit. The 2 prior visits were great,, the 3rd not so much. We had finished wall eating but still finishing out our coffee/tea when a group of 5 filtered in. The owner came over and told us they needed the table…I have never had that happen anywhere before! I was taken aback to say the least. My money will be spent elsewhere moving forward.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Emily Kay

Best veggie burger I've ever had and the fries are incredible as well! Wish I grabbed some chicken soup while I was there. The owner was so friendly and had great energy. He gave us a few recommendations for our trip and both were amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jasper curtis

The owner is pretty rude. Would not recommend when there are so many better options close by

Howard Josephson

I passed this tiny place a bunch of times but neglected to stop in. Big mistake! This place is great! Rustic and quaint on the outside. Cozy and cute on the inside. There's three tables and a counter seating a dozen or so people. There's plenty of seating outside on a nice day. The food is delicious and cooked fresh. Not a big fan of veggie burgers (due to all the bad ingredients) but the veggie burger here is cooked fresh while you wait actually tastes like vegetables. Delicious! The fries are also made fresh and just as tasty. Staff is very friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Highly rated. Will return again and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries

Flo

Delicious… that burger was amazing. And I’m a meat snob!!! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stefan Cross

Great, locally owned spot. Food was delicious and the owner/server were very friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scot S

Very good food, very fresh food. Can highly recommend this place when in or near Rhinebeck, New York.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Salad

Tom Abramoski

Great little cafe. Super cozy inside, nice little outdoor area eating area as well (all though there is some traffic noise)The meatloaf sandwich was delicious and quite the portion. Definitely worth a try. I also got a peanut butter chocolate cookie to go which was gigantic and quite dense. That was a nice treat.The staff were super friendly and helpful, clearly happy to be there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Fouad Pouyafar

Didn’t get a chance to experience the food. We drive an hour and a half to get there. Restaurant was empty except for one patron. Asked to use their restroom and was told you have to order and pay first because the restrooms were for paying customers only. Their policy was repeated by the gentleman (perhaps the other owner) behind the counter, albeit a bit more politely. Which would be understandable except it’s sometimes difficult to wait. Nevertheless tried to convince the lady (perhaps the owner) that we were indeed staying and ordering evidenced by calling half an hour ahead, but were refused the use of their bathroom bra cause so many people had not ordered in the past. On principle we left. Rhinebeck is abundant with great restaurants with far better attitude, which ultimately is part of any dining experience. After all customers are paying and thus deserve reasonable respect and accommodations.

Larisa Fiorillo

Burger was good but the lady at the counter (black rimmed glasses) was very rude. As paying customers we asked if she could refill my refillable water bottle and she refused but pointed to the bathroom. When my husband then tried to buy water she told him no because he only had card and there was an arbitrary card minimum. This is after we already paid and ate. Not how you treat paying customers so won’t be returning. ?? Her book was featured on the counter- I bet it’s not that good.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Mike C

Matchbox Cafe is small and nothing fancy... But the burger was excellent! The staff was very friendly. They are also know for their desserts. I didn't have dessert, but they did look delicious! Maybe the next time I'm there!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries

Rod Thomas

Absolutely delicious and the owners were so cool and fun. Fries are AMAZING.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cocoro Cartledge

Very horrible experience. Cashier was very rude and difficult. Had a hard time paying for the order because the cashier kept questioning me while trying to pay because he didn’t believe I was baby sitting the kids that were with me. I felt very racially profiled because I was trying to pay for their order but he only felt comfortable talking to the kids and not me even though I was polite.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Arun Lahiri

Low ratings for overpriced food. While the food isn't bad it's not worthy of the expense of paying New York City prices. Pity it is so close to the Village but it's not worth the trip or the hassle for the cost.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

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