Jodi’s Kingston Guidebook
Food Scene
Some of my personal favorites
Diego's Taqueria
38 John StDelicious taco boxes available for great prices
So good, you wouldn't know it's Vegan! The French Macarons are addictive and make great gifts.
15 locals recommend
Sweet Maresa’s
291 Wall StSo good, you wouldn't know it's Vegan! The French Macarons are addictive and make great gifts.
Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair StBecause French is fabulous! Romantic, great food
Hotel Kinsley
301 Wall StFine dining, cocktails
Just one block from the house, wood fired pizza and nice wines The Tiger's Paw pizza is my favorite!
70 locals recommend
LOLA Pizza
243 Fair StJust one block from the house, wood fired pizza and nice wines The Tiger's Paw pizza is my favorite!
New wine bar in town, small plates, fresh food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and just at the end of Fair Street, about a 6 minute walk from the house
Chleo
New wine bar in town, small plates, fresh food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and just at the end of Fair Street, about a 6 minute walk from the house
Brunette
33 BroadwayThese are the best donuts I've ever had in my life! Fresh, made to order, and the people who own the place couldn't be nicer. They also have Turkish coffee for sale and Chocolate Babka too! It's downtown, so either a very long walk from the house, or a car ride, but worth it!
14 locals recommend
Half Moon Rondout Cafe
36 BroadwayThese are the best donuts I've ever had in my life! Fresh, made to order, and the people who own the place couldn't be nicer. They also have Turkish coffee for sale and Chocolate Babka too! It's downtown, so either a very long walk from the house, or a car ride, but worth it!
Delicious pastries & sandwiches, and place to get the goods for a picnic Prepare to wait on line on the weekends. You can also call ahead to order
62 locals recommend
Kingston Bread + Bar
43 N Front StDelicious pastries & sandwiches, and place to get the goods for a picnic Prepare to wait on line on the weekends. You can also call ahead to order
A great place to get a picnic lunch or takeout that feels like delicious but healthy home cooking It's one of my favorite places. You've got to try the sage buttermilk fried chicken and the macaroni & cheese, it's the best! Gluten free option as well
26 locals recommend
Black-Eyed Suzie's Upstate
14 Partition StA great place to get a picnic lunch or takeout that feels like delicious but healthy home cooking It's one of my favorite places. You've got to try the sage buttermilk fried chicken and the macaroni & cheese, it's the best! Gluten free option as well
Shopping
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StRelaxing, books and beer, outdoor seating
Who doesn't love a great used bookstore? The owner is very friendly
15 locals recommend
Half Moon Books
35 N Front StWho doesn't love a great used bookstore? The owner is very friendly
Petalos Floral Design
290 Fair StBEAUTIFUL gifts, amazing window design
Folk House Collective
75B BroadwayMagic Hill - Mercantile
Funky, hip, cool shop
Neighborhoods
History, gorgeous architecture, easy to walk to most places from the house
90 locals recommend
Stockade District
History, gorgeous architecture, easy to walk to most places from the house
Rondout
Waterfront area, shops, restaurants
Wine
Great wine shop, they have unique options, they really know their stuff, super helpful, fair prices
52 locals recommend
Kingston Wine Co.
65 BroadwayGreat wine shop, they have unique options, they really know their stuff, super helpful, fair prices
Sightseeing
Old Dutch Church
272 Wall StHistoric, beautiful
Hurley Rail Trail
Hurley Rail TrailHutton Brickyards
200 North StIt's a renovated monastery turned distillery, right on the Hudson. It's just beautiful! Great cocktails, outdoor patio and they do tours as well. You'll need a car for this one.
23 locals recommend
The Hudson House & Distillery
1835 Rte 9WIt's a renovated monastery turned distillery, right on the Hudson. It's just beautiful! Great cocktails, outdoor patio and they do tours as well. You'll need a car for this one.
Coffee
Village Coffee and Goods
17 Railroad AveTraveler advice
What to pack
Hiking
There is great hiking and rail trails neaby.. make sure to pack Tick spray like Deep Woods Off