Cold Days Hot Chocolate

Perfect Places to Warm-Up

What could be better than a cup of steaming hot chocolate and something sweet to eat after a few hours in the cold? Try these great spots; some are even well-kept secrets only locals know!

After you’ve called it a day skiing or snowshoeing at Minnewaska or Mohonk Preserve head into the picturesque farming community of Gardiner for something yummy to eat and hot to drink at:

Café Mio
2356 Rt 44/55, Gardiner NY, 12525
845-255-4949
www.cafemio.com
Enjoy fresh local fare found in the middle of an agricultural small town. With food prepared with care and love to feed everyone like they are part of our family, you’ll be warmed inside and out. Open for breakfast and lunch six days a week from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed Tues.)

Village Market & Bakery
125 Main St., Gardiner, NY 12525
845-255-1234
www.villagemarketandbakery.com
This turn-of-the-century country market with a cozy café seating area is the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee and indulge in some delicious homemade bread and pastries.

For those enjoying the great outdoors at Mohonk, cross-country skiing on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail or ice skating or sledding in New Paltz you’ll want to head to these places to warm-up:

The Bakery
13a North Front St., New Paltz, NY 12561
845-255-8840
www.ilovethebakery.com
The Bakery, with its rustic outdoor cafe and beautiful gardens, to be the center of social life in New Paltz, a place to meet people, bump into old friends, or sit quietly and read the papers. Known since 1980 for great bagels, croissants, rolls, rugulah, danish and butter cookies, The Bakery includes a coffee bar and full lunch menu.

Village Tea Room
10 Plattekill Ave, New Paltz, NY 12561
845-255-3434
www.villagetearoom.com
This cozy landmarked building with hand-hewn beams and romantic nooks serves a variety of scones, muffins, cookies and cakes, freshly made in their kitchen from pure wholesome ingredients. Lunch offers a choice of soups & sandwiches made with Bread Alone’s Organic award winning bread & fresh seasonal ingredients. Their a la carte dinner menu showcases seasonal local produce in a variety of delicious homey, but sophisticated comfort foods.

P & G’s Restaurant
91 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561
845-255- 6161
www.pandgs.com
This venerable New Paltz institution is literally a cornerstone of Main Street. Serving the very best burgers in town, the warm, friendly service, hearty food and kid friendly atmosphere make it the perfect place to stop with the whole family after an afternoon in the outdoors.

Looking for a place after you’ve spent the day in Saugerties? Mosey into the village and stop at:

Love Bites
85 Partition Street, Saugerties, NY

845-246-1795
This cafe’s cuisine knows no boundaries. The cozy space (16 seats) is open for breakfast and lunch six days a week, dishing up favorites like the carrot coconut bread french toast, vegan pancakes and plenty of creative sandwiches. Thursday through Tuesday, 8:30-4:30.

The Dutch Tavern
253 Main St, Saugerties, NY
845-246-0073.

Pub grub and icy brew define this village tavern. It's a great local haunt to grab a bite at after a day in the cold air.