A curated collection of standout eats, dessert spots, cocktail bars, and outdoor, art experiences across Orange County, NY, designed for locals who love good vibes and great flavor.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Such a great family fun vibe. Grab some cider and spot to kick back and relax once the weather permits.
Pennings Farm Cidery
THE Angry Orchard Cider House. This is a great place to take the family and get outdoors. They offer food, drinks, and outdoor games.
Angry Orchard Cider House
Great options for day or weekend trips. They have lake swimming, camping, and kayaking. With trails in the mountains, it’s a beautiful relaxing local get away.
Bear Mountain State Park
Restaurants
Hudson Taco is great during the weekdays or weekends. Offering food including tacos, empanadas, chips & Guac, etc.. They have a cost effective menu and happy hour options. The drinks are always great and they change their menu to include seasonal...
Hudson Taco
Heritage Food and Drink is a perfect location for celebrating. I’ve been many times for birthdays. One time I was there, someone was having a wedding reception dinner upstairs. The aesthetic is beautiful. They are well known for the their delicious b...
Heritage Food + Drink
This food is absolutely addicting. With 2 locations, one in Harriman and one in Newburgh, artistic is soul food/jamaican food hybrid with a twist. The Oxtail plate is absolutely delicious.
An Artistic Taste
The Pizza shop has amazing and fresh pizza. Their flavors are fun and they even offer Italian food with a sit down area if you’re in the mood to stay and eat in vs a quick lunch trip. In the warmer months they have outdoor seating with a beautiful vi...
Pizza Shop
Billy Joe’s is a local favorite. Their BBQ food is so tasteful. Their ribs are juicy and fall off the bone. In the summer they have a back outdoor patio with views of the Hudson, it’s beautiful. Their alcoholic options are always a hit as well
Billy Joe's Ribworks
The Beacon Daily is a perfect spot to meet up with friends. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor. It’s on the smaller side, but the food packs a punch. Everything here is delicious.
The Beacon Daily
Perfect if you’re craving a quick bite
Frontera Tacos & Tequila
This is such a yummy sushi spot. The prices are fair. They also offer Korean BBQ style food where they cook in front of you. The aesthetics are perfect for a celebration
Joa Joa Sushi - New Windsor, NY 12553
Yummy Ramen. The portions are perfect for 2 sittings. They give you so much protein with the ramen, making the price worth it. The meat is so flavorfully tender. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the Newburgh area
Cosimo’s has several locations. They primarily offer Italian food. I’ve had the honor of visiting the Newburgh,NY location and the Woodbury,NY location. Both places have a nice family friendly vibe. Their Italian food is yummy, with menu options for ...
Cosimo's
Underrated. Tasty tacos that taste authentic. They also have a taco pizza where you get many tacos placed all closely together in a pizza shape, this is great for game nights or family dinner.
Tacos | Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Great place for all kinds of cravings. From chicken and waffles, to Korean fried broccoli, to Bolognese, Oak&Reed has something for everyone.
Oak & Reed
This is a wonderful breakfast and brunch spot. Their waffles are unlike any I’ve ever tried. You can tell they take so much pride in their food and drink options
Ms. Fairfax
Marketed as a bakery, however has lunch options as well. They are so many options depending on your needs and food so fresh and healthy. They also make homemade items like granola and bread that you can buy.
Dottie Audrey's Bakery Kitchen
Blooming Hill Farms is a farm to table restaurant with fresh and unique flavors. Their food is tasty and their vibe is calm and relaxing. Be sure to make a reservation. They also have a farmers market next door that you can pick up items from.
Blooming Hill Farm
The chicken and waffles are painfully yummy. The chicken is the perfect amount of crispy and flavorful. They have great breakfast, brunch, and lunch options with unique seasonal items that’ll be sure to keep you coming back
Fiddlestix Cafe
Other Food & Drinks
Cornwall Coffee Co offers many different and unique kinds of coffee. Their hot chocolate is thick and creamy. All of their flavors are delicious and the shop has a nice Industrial vibe.
Cornwall Coffee Co. & Mercantile
These donuts are absolutely delicious. You’re able to customize the donuts to taste however your heart desires. Perfect for a post dinner dessert spot or date option for those with a sweet tooth.
Glazed Over Donuts
Yummy dessert spot
Peaceful Provisions
Great for drinks
Zeus Brewing Company
Great option for breakfast sandwiches . They also have lunch options too. Their set up is deli style, think sandwhiches, wraps, burgers, and fries.
Miracle Bagels
Arts & Entertainment
Golden hour books is a great local spot if you’re looking for new releases or even donated books. The vibe is calm and the selection available is consistent with the popular books of today.
Golden Hour Books
Family owned paint and sip location. They are welcoming and patient as you try to perfect your pictures. Their lavender drink options are also so delightful and refreshing.