Whether you’re looking for a delicious treat to celebrate a
special occasion or just want a snack after school pickup, these Hudson Valley
hot spots are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Dutchess County
Adams Fairacre Farms
Poughkeepsie: 765 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie NY 12603; 845-454-4330
Wappinger: 160 Old Post Road, Wappinger NY 12590; 845-632-9955
Inside each of their five stores, there is a special shop that satisfies that craving for something sweet, something chocolatey, something a little decadent… Choose from a wide array of USA- and Hudson Valley-made chocolate bars and assortments. Take your pick of European and imported specialties or make an individual selection of their case chocolates by the pound and placed in gift boxes.
Alps Sweet Shop
269 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508; (845) 831-8240
1054 Main St, Fishkill, NY 12524; (888) 442-2577
Alps Sweet Shop, makers of fine chocolates and confections, has been family owned and operated since 1922. Order classic, artisinal and seasonal chocolates and sweets handmade in the Alps factory on Main Street in Beacon, the heart of the Hudson Valley.
Ella’s Bellas
418 Main St., Beacon
Ella’s Bellas is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, coffee and specialty shop, that strives to bring amazing food to the Hudson Valley that can be eaten by everyone, no matter their dietary restrictions or allergies. Enjoy from scratch breads, scones, muffins, cupcakes, cakes, and cookies as well as daily soup, salad and quiche specials.
4322 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park
845-233-4393
Allergy-Friendly Dessert Shop & Cafe where everything is made WITHOUT the top major allergens. They are 100% vegan and have no artificial colors or preservatives. Donuts, cupcakes, truffles, cookies and more will delight the whole family. They no longer have set store hours but will still be working out of the same building! When you place your order, we will arrange a pick-up time and date that works for both of us!
Pick up will be at Emy Delights & Bites. Check their website for pop-up times.
Glazed Over Donuts
315 Main Street, Beacon
845-765-0505
From simple chocolate glazes to out-there toppings like coconut Fruity Pebbles, pretzels, Oreo crumbs, and even bacon, this addition to Beacon’s Main Street is sure to satisfy whatever you’re in the mood for. You can order off the menu or make up your own combo of glaze, topping, and drizzle: the three key components of a delicious donut. Follow them on Facebook for the donut of the day.
Kitchen & Coffee
382 Main St, Beacon
845-765-0778
A café specializing in 100 percent gluten-free sweets using organic and
local ingredients. They offer specialty cakes, cupcakes, and much more!
Hudson Valley Marshmallow Co.
510 Main St, Beacon
845-765-2703
Kick your 'smores up a notch with homemade, gourmet and
seriously delicious marshmallow and graham crackers. Grab a chocolate chip,
chocolate or cinnamon-sugar graham cracker, pick a "squishy" and with
fun flavors such as strawberry, caramel and chocolate and candied almond you
can't go wrong. You can add a fine chocolate and then get roasted!
Samuel's Sweet Shop
42 E Market St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-5312
Classic confections, decadent chocolates, delicious baked goods, and the best cup o’ Joe around.
Krause's Chocolates of Rhinebeck
6423 Montgomery St Suite 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-3909
Our stores in Saugerties, Rhinebeck, and New Paltz, New York offer over 50 varieties of hand-made chocolates and candy treats, including decadent truffles, luxurious caramels, melt-in-your-mouth peanut brittle, chocolate creams, chocolate-dipped fruit, chocolate peanut butter cups, chocolate nut clusters, and much more!
The Cakery
1004 Main St., Fishkill
845-202-7281
The Cakery specializes in custom cakes, wedding cakes, cupcakes, hand decorated sugar cookies, cake balls and cake pops. Everything is custom and baked fresh and baked to order.
The Chocolate Studio
496 Main St., Beacon
845-765-1165
They offer their original Gourmetibles™ and a variety of other delicious treats, from chocolate bars and truffles to baked goods, candy, and an assortment of ice cream from Moo Moo's in Cold Spring, and vegan ice cream made in house with fresh cashew milk.
The Pastry Garden
2586-2600 South Rd #5, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 473-5220
Serving gourmet cakes, cupcakes, fancy Italian-style cookies, breakfast and mini pastries, and more.
La Deliziosa
10 Mt Carmel Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-3636
Authentic, delicious Italian pastries and cakes. All cookies and pastries are baked and hand dipped or filled right on the premises.
546 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 485-8490
A family run business with only the most authentic and freshly made Mexican & Latin American bread and pastries in the Hudson Valley.
Orange County
Adams Fairacre Farms
Newburgh: 1240 Route 300, Newburgh NY 12550; 845-569-0303
Inside each of their five stores, there is a special shop that satisfies that craving for something sweet, something chocolatey, something a little decadent… Choose from a wide array of USA- and Hudson Valley-made chocolate bars and assortments. Take your pick of European and imported specialties or make an individual selection of their case chocolates by the pound and placed in gift boxes.
Commodore Chocolatier
480-482 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
845-561-3960
Commodore Chocolatier has been providing delectable sweets for over 80 years. No matter the season, you’ll always find mouthwatering freshly made chocolate at Commodore.
Cornwall Sweets
297 Main St, Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 372-2822
Fresh chocolate cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, apple pies, Jane's ice cream, and other fine desserts are available daily.
Fizzy Lifting Soda Pop Candy Shop
17 Main St., Warwick, NY 10990
845-544-7400
Located in the heart of Warwick, Fizzy Lifting Soda Pop Candy Shop is Orange County’s best candy store offering a variety of sodas, bulk candy, old fashioned candies and novelty items. We provide gifts, fun, sugar and magic all under one roof.
Foundry 42
42 Front St., Port Jervis, NY 12771
845-858-4942
The Foundry ethos is simple - people first. Always. Everything else that we do, from baking muffins, cookies, pies, brownies, and croissants, pulling espresso, and creating beautiful & fun retail experiences.
Rockland Bakery of Newburgh
354 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
845-561-8282
This active, fresh-made daily bakery is a favorite among Hudson Valley locals. With everything from pastries to bagels, this bakery dishes out delicious treats, breads and more.
Ulster County
Fruition Chocolate Works
3091 State Route 28, Shokan, NY 12481
(845) 657-6717
A small batch, craft chocolate shop. Using traditional and modern techniques, they handcraft their award-winning line of chocolates and confections with an eye to detail.
Kingston Candy Bar
319 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401
845-901-3927
An old-fashioned candy store with a new-fashioned twist, the
shop carries all your old-time candy favorites as well as goods like cookies,
fudge, and ice cream.
Krause's Chocolates
41 South Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477; (845) 876-3909
2 Church St, New Paltz, NY 12561; (845) 255-1272
Our stores in Saugerties, Rhinebeck, and New Paltz, New York offer over 50 varieties of hand-made chocolates and candy treats, including decadent truffles, luxurious caramels, melt-in-your-mouth peanut brittle, chocolate creams, chocolate-dipped fruit, chocolate peanut butter cups, chocolate nut clusters, and much more!
Lagusta's Luscious
25 N Front St, New Paltz, NY 12561
845-633-8615
Heartbreakingly delicious confections painstakingly made by hand with truly artisanal ingredients. Everything made is truly ethical, small-batch, and vegan.
Lucky Chocolates
113 A Partition St., Saugerties, NY 12477
845-247-3134
A small-town chocolate shop with organic handmade chocolates situated in the Village of Saugerties. From their easy and delicious marshmallows to decadent dessert worthy truffles, Lucky Chocolates has it all!
Mad Batters Pastries & Café
578 State Rte 55 Unit B, Highland, NY 12528
(845) 834-2092
Mad Batters Pastries offers the freshest and most delectable food and baked goods. This Alice in Wonderland themed establishment offers everything from crème brulee French toast with Grand Marnier marinated strawberries to cheeseburger wraps and daily specials – all prepared in a gluten free kitchen. Mad Batters offers breakfast, lunch, pastries, baked goods and vegan options.
Sullivan County
506 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 791-4103
You will find all your good, old-fashioned traditions from breads to pastry, donuts, cookies, bagels, and danish to pies and specialty cakes. Try their Hot Dipity Donuts, their puffy fresh version of the delicious sweet.
4906 St. Rte. 52, Jeffersonville, NY 12748
845-482-6020
It's worth the drive to Jeffersonville to try delicious homemade breads, baguettes, muffins, cookies, coffee, drinks and so much more.
Updated 11/7/2024