this place is adorable and the food is just... wow. excellent. so good. I highly recommend any burritos or quesadillas (the café red sauce is scrumptious!!) overall, a great little place I'll definitely be coming back to!
Jet666626
First of all, the hours of operation listed on Tripadvisor for Rosendale Cafe are incorrect as of 2022. It closes on Sunday at 6pm and remains closed on Mon and Tues. It is no longer ever open til 10 pm, closing at 8 pm (except Sunday when it closes at 6 pm) even during the summer when the sun doesn't set til 8:30 pm, even on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Weekends-- closed for most of those weekends. Want to sit outside and have a relaxed summer meal as the sun sets and the moon rises? -- forget about it-- the place is closed or closing. Used to be that entrees came with a side salad with a choice of 2 kinds of house made salad dressing and some Bread Alone bread with pats of butter-- no more, unless you remember to ask and are willing to pay more. Used to be that you could select from several types of wine-- no more, just some single servings of wine in cans-- yes, cans. I asked if the "Bubbly" as the server called it was sweet or dry-- she had no idea, and no one at the restaurant had any idea, and the info on the can didn't say. Used to be one could select a margarita cocktail made with lime juice or with coconut milk-- now it's just the coconut version they will serve you-- guess it's too difficult for staff to refrain from adding coconut milk and just keep it to the lime juice, for some reason. The cafe features a lovely wooden bar, but no bartender and the rather strange version of margarita is the only cocktail the Cafe offers. What a missed opportunity. When my companion and I arrived on a Friday night, the staff inside said we could pick a table outside, as we wanted to sit outside, and a server would come. One quickly did and asked what we wanted as the restaurant was about to close-- it was 7:45 on a summer Friday night. No one had given us menus. Made it a bit hard to comply with her order to order promptly. I was hoping to get a spinach and feta wrap-- that was no longer on offer, so I ordered their spinach and feta burrito. The burrito was large and well stuffed-- with rather too salty black beans in one side, a ton of melted feta in the other side of the burrito, and emerald spinach on the top. The best part was the spinach. The filling wasn't particularly blended together, and reminded me of a vegetarian version of diner food. My partner enjoyed his favorite-- the Mission Burrito which features beans, cheese, and brown rice-- but we both missed the salad and bread. In short, the quality and array of choices have gone downhill, and as for al fresco dining-- safer during covid, and lovely to do in summer-- unless you like an early bird dinner in the heat of the day, it's a rushed and now overpriced dining experience.
Gretchen Mahnkopf
Such a great lunch! While everything was wonderful, the cauliflower bites and coconut limeade really stood out. The sauce on the cauliflower was delicious, spicy but not terribly hot. Right amount of sweetness. The coconut limeade was thick and rich (which we hadn’t anticipated), but in a good way. It was really refreshing. We brought my dog and really enjoyed the outdoor seating. The service was also very good despite how busy it was on Juneteenth and Father’s Day .
J D.
Wonderful surprise to find such delicious vegetarian food served in a garden set in a charming small town. Super friendly staff. Yum and can not wait to come back!
Meg Maurer
Stopped by after a visit to the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Great menu with lots of vegetarian and vegan options -- made with whole foods! Really delicious and will go back next time I'm in the area.
Jade Jones
Great service and great food!! A total gem in the Hudson Valley for vegan and vegetarian food.
Greg Melendez
Oh man. The food was beyond phenomenal and the options were plentiful. Also the staff was really nice and the store itself was beautiful
Lauren
Loved this restaurant!! Delicious vegetarian and vegan options including outstanding desserts. Great service. Nice space to relax.
Lauren C.
The Rosendale Cafe was a wonderful vegetarian oasis in the middle of a long drive. I couldn't decide what to order but eventually chose the sea witch salad at the recommendation of our server and loved it!! It was packed with flavor. The spicy mayo was quite spicy and delicious. Loved the pickled veggies with dill and ginger. The tofu and brown rice rounded it out into a hearty meal. (FYI, the spicy mayo is vegan!) My friends loved both the breakfast wrap (cheesy and flavorful!) and the mushroom tofu stroganoff (great creamy vegan sauce!) Good dessert options also, most of which were vegan. The coconut cake was excellent. I loved the tahini chocolate chip cookie. The blueberry scone was the only thing I wouldn't recommend - it was slightly tasteless. Drinks wise, I loved the oat milk chai - super creamy. They also offer draft beer and kombucha although the drafts were out of service during my visit. They also have self-serve unlimited coffee and tea for $3. They were advertising a burrito and beer special for $15 on Wednesdays, which seems like a great deal!
Altinay Cortes
Delicious food and excellent service. I had the brown rice burger wrap and my husband had the buffalo cauliflower. We enjoyed both. This cafe also has a cute little shop with random trinkets and food.
Loved my vegan gyro, and it was warm enough to enjoy the food out back. Wish I could have stayed longer to work on the community puzzle but hopefully I will be back! :)
Michael Berean
I’ve been here twice and each time it was exceptional. The food is very well prepared and unique, has a home cooked and fresh feel. Also, the cafe itself is charming and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Wanda G.
On a whim I was looking for something vegetarian. This was an amazing find, my first time here! Worth a travel from anywhere in Ulster County. Offers delicious fresh food and specials daily. This will be one that I visit over and over again. Thank you Lily Morgenstern and your staff of gracious host and delicious cooks!!
Nikhil Jain
Great food and ambience. Perfect for vegetarians (they do have egg dishes). The staff is very polite.
Evan Kirby
My wife and I were in for lunch today. The food was fantastic. Has a good vibe, good music playing.
this place is adorable and the food is just... wow. excellent. so good. I highly recommend any burritos or quesadillas (the café red sauce is scrumptious!!) overall, a great little place I'll definitely be coming back to!
First of all, the hours of operation listed on Tripadvisor for Rosendale Cafe are incorrect as of 2022. It closes on Sunday at 6pm and remains closed on Mon and Tues. It is no longer ever open til 10 pm, closing at 8 pm (except Sunday when it closes at 6 pm) even during the summer when the sun doesn't set til 8:30 pm, even on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Weekends-- closed for most of those weekends. Want to sit outside and have a relaxed summer meal as the sun sets and the moon rises? -- forget about it-- the place is closed or closing. Used to be that entrees came with a side salad with a choice of 2 kinds of house made salad dressing and some Bread Alone bread with pats of butter-- no more, unless you remember to ask and are willing to pay more. Used to be that you could select from several types of wine-- no more, just some single servings of wine in cans-- yes, cans. I asked if the "Bubbly" as the server called it was sweet or dry-- she had no idea, and no one at the restaurant had any idea, and the info on the can didn't say. Used to be one could select a margarita cocktail made with lime juice or with coconut milk-- now it's just the coconut version they will serve you-- guess it's too difficult for staff to refrain from adding coconut milk and just keep it to the lime juice, for some reason. The cafe features a lovely wooden bar, but no bartender and the rather strange version of margarita is the only cocktail the Cafe offers. What a missed opportunity. When my companion and I arrived on a Friday night, the staff inside said we could pick a table outside, as we wanted to sit outside, and a server would come. One quickly did and asked what we wanted as the restaurant was about to close-- it was 7:45 on a summer Friday night. No one had given us menus. Made it a bit hard to comply with her order to order promptly. I was hoping to get a spinach and feta wrap-- that was no longer on offer, so I ordered their spinach and feta burrito. The burrito was large and well stuffed-- with rather too salty black beans in one side, a ton of melted feta in the other side of the burrito, and emerald spinach on the top. The best part was the spinach. The filling wasn't particularly blended together, and reminded me of a vegetarian version of diner food. My partner enjoyed his favorite-- the Mission Burrito which features beans, cheese, and brown rice-- but we both missed the salad and bread. In short, the quality and array of choices have gone downhill, and as for al fresco dining-- safer during covid, and lovely to do in summer-- unless you like an early bird dinner in the heat of the day, it's a rushed and now overpriced dining experience.
Such a great lunch! While everything was wonderful, the cauliflower bites and coconut limeade really stood out. The sauce on the cauliflower was delicious, spicy but not terribly hot. Right amount of sweetness. The coconut limeade was thick and rich (which we hadn’t anticipated), but in a good way. It was really refreshing. We brought my dog and really enjoyed the outdoor seating. The service was also very good despite how busy it was on Juneteenth and Father’s Day .
Wonderful surprise to find such delicious vegetarian food served in a garden set in a charming small town. Super friendly staff. Yum and can not wait to come back!
Stopped by after a visit to the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Great menu with lots of vegetarian and vegan options -- made with whole foods! Really delicious and will go back next time I'm in the area.
Great service and great food!! A total gem in the Hudson Valley for vegan and vegetarian food.
Oh man. The food was beyond phenomenal and the options were plentiful. Also the staff was really nice and the store itself was beautiful
Loved this restaurant!! Delicious vegetarian and vegan options including outstanding desserts. Great service. Nice space to relax.
The Rosendale Cafe was a wonderful vegetarian oasis in the middle of a long drive. I couldn't decide what to order but eventually chose the sea witch salad at the recommendation of our server and loved it!! It was packed with flavor. The spicy mayo was quite spicy and delicious. Loved the pickled veggies with dill and ginger. The tofu and brown rice rounded it out into a hearty meal. (FYI, the spicy mayo is vegan!) My friends loved both the breakfast wrap (cheesy and flavorful!) and the mushroom tofu stroganoff (great creamy vegan sauce!) Good dessert options also, most of which were vegan. The coconut cake was excellent. I loved the tahini chocolate chip cookie. The blueberry scone was the only thing I wouldn't recommend - it was slightly tasteless. Drinks wise, I loved the oat milk chai - super creamy. They also offer draft beer and kombucha although the drafts were out of service during my visit. They also have self-serve unlimited coffee and tea for $3. They were advertising a burrito and beer special for $15 on Wednesdays, which seems like a great deal!
Delicious food and excellent service. I had the brown rice burger wrap and my husband had the buffalo cauliflower. We enjoyed both. This cafe also has a cute little shop with random trinkets and food.
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved my vegan gyro, and it was warm enough to enjoy the food out back. Wish I could have stayed longer to work on the community puzzle but hopefully I will be back! :)
I’ve been here twice and each time it was exceptional. The food is very well prepared and unique, has a home cooked and fresh feel. Also, the cafe itself is charming and welcoming. Highly recommend.
On a whim I was looking for something vegetarian. This was an amazing find, my first time here! Worth a travel from anywhere in Ulster County. Offers delicious fresh food and specials daily. This will be one that I visit over and over again. Thank you Lily Morgenstern and your staff of gracious host and delicious cooks!!
Great food and ambience. Perfect for vegetarians (they do have egg dishes). The staff is very polite.
My wife and I were in for lunch today. The food was fantastic. Has a good vibe, good music playing.