Lynda's Guidebook
Food scene
Great casual spot for delicious sandwiches and salads with a nice patio to people watch the fun and funky folks of New Paltz
27 locals recommend
Lola's Cafe New Paltz
49 Main StGreat casual spot for delicious sandwiches and salads with a nice patio to people watch the fun and funky folks of New Paltz
Main Street Bistro
59 Main StPopular spot right on Main Street for breakfast and lunch.
Best thin slice pizza in town! Also has great anti-pasto and delicious rice balls
8 locals recommend
A! Pizza
121 Main StreetBest thin slice pizza in town! Also has great anti-pasto and delicious rice balls
Personal favorite for traditional NY pies and great Grandma style pies
10 locals recommend
Rino's Pizza
246 Main StPersonal favorite for traditional NY pies and great Grandma style pies
A Tavola Trattoria
46 Main StDelicious Italian for fine dining
Runa Bistro
10 Plattekill AvenueLovely French restaurant in a historic house for brunch or dinner
Great food, great vibe and lovely patio for cocktails and a casual meal. Very popular and very small so prepare yourself to wait
103 locals recommend
Huckleberry
21 Church StGreat food, great vibe and lovely patio for cocktails and a casual meal. Very popular and very small so prepare yourself to wait
Great food and lovely for casual dining, especially on patio at sunset. In addition to rotating menu of freshly prepared and inventive entrees, you can also compose your own salad or choose a salad, sandwich and sides from the regular menu. Also great for takeout —grab and go or order ahead for a delicious picnic meal!
67 locals recommend
Main Course Marketplace
175 Main StGreat food and lovely for casual dining, especially on patio at sunset. In addition to rotating menu of freshly prepared and inventive entrees, you can also compose your own salad or choose a salad, sandwich and sides from the regular menu. Also great for takeout —grab and go or order ahead for a delicious picnic meal!
Vegan restaurant with a juice and smoothie bar. Great sandwiches, salads and sweet potato biscuits! Breakfast served all day
49 locals recommend
Karma Road
11 Main StVegan restaurant with a juice and smoothie bar. Great sandwiches, salads and sweet potato biscuits! Breakfast served all day
Fab vegetarian restaurant and coffee with indoor seating overlooking the street—great for people watching. Lovely selection of loose leaf tea and vegan chocolates
21 locals recommend
Lagusta's Luscious Commissary!
25 Church StFab vegetarian restaurant and coffee with indoor seating overlooking the street—great for people watching. Lovely selection of loose leaf tea and vegan chocolates
Mexican Kitchen
15-1/2 N Front StAmazing vegan Indian for eat in or take out!
Enjoy the amazing grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, bowls along with wine or beer from the well-curated selection . In the spring and summer , sit on the patio overlooking wildflowers or the lovely Water Street Market. Or choose from a wonderful variety of cheeses, crackers, fresh breads and take a plateful and a bottle of wine to your favorite scenic spot. And be sure to check out the gorgeous selection of plants, dried flowers and home goods that fill this lovely shop.
7 locals recommend
Grazery
10 Main StEnjoy the amazing grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, bowls along with wine or beer from the well-curated selection . In the spring and summer , sit on the patio overlooking wildflowers or the lovely Water Street Market. Or choose from a wonderful variety of cheeses, crackers, fresh breads and take a plateful and a bottle of wine to your favorite scenic spot. And be sure to check out the gorgeous selection of plants, dried flowers and home goods that fill this lovely shop.
Best patio for sunset view over the ridge! And then there’s the inventive menu and fab cocktails. Reservations highly recommended!
40 locals recommend
The Parish Restaurant
10 Main StBest patio for sunset view over the ridge! And then there’s the inventive menu and fab cocktails. Reservations highly recommended!
Local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to have a black and white cookie for dessert!
35 locals recommend
The Bakery
13a N Front StLocal favorite for breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to have a black and white cookie for dessert!
A 15 minute drive in nearby Highland, Gunk Haus has an amazing menu of locally sourced German fare. Reserve ahead for a seat on the patio and enjoy the magnificent view!
70 locals recommend
Gunk Haus
387 South StA 15 minute drive in nearby Highland, Gunk Haus has an amazing menu of locally sourced German fare. Reserve ahead for a seat on the patio and enjoy the magnificent view!
Delicious Pho and Banh mi. Lovely restaurant to dine in and also perfect for take out
13 locals recommend
Pho Tibet
58 Main StDelicious Pho and Banh mi. Lovely restaurant to dine in and also perfect for take out
Bookstore
A book lover’s browsing paradise! Also has a great selection of local titles
11 locals recommend
Inquiring Minds Inc
6 Church StA book lover’s browsing paradise! Also has a great selection of local titles
Wonderful used bookstore and another book lover’s browsing paradise! Also has some fun and unique gift items
Barner Books
3 Church StWonderful used bookstore and another book lover’s browsing paradise! Also has some fun and unique gift items