The best cafes in Catskills

Bluestone Coffee Roasting Company keeps mornings moving with all the coffee and espresso classics plus loose tea for the leaf-inclined. Hungry? Order the Bluestone Burrito or a Breakfast Panini, then balance it out with a fresh-squeezed Blue Mountain juice.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 6, 2026

Hartland Shop is that rare combo where you can sip good coffee while picking out beautifully designed greeting cards for birthdays, thank-yous, weddings, grads and more. Stickers, small notes, even custom wedding options round it out, so your errands feel productive and a little fun.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 9, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Olsen & Company nails the cozy cafe trifecta with strong coffee, bright salads, and sandwiches like gruyere with fig jam or burrata with semi-dried tomatoes. They lean local and organic, plus there’s a tiny specialty grocery so you can bring the good stuff home.

From the Saugerties newsletter, October 20, 2026

Café Joust keeps it fun and feel-good with superb, plant-centric food and beverages made for Hudson Valley folks who think life is, well, pretty rad. Order online and pick it up in Catskill, then get back to conquering your to-do list with something tasty in hand.

From the Catskill newsletter, September 30, 2026

Whether you need a dialed-in espresso, a locally roasted Citiot blend to take home, or an excuse to browse gifts, pantry staples and rotating art shows, Citiot nails the coffee-shop-meets-community vibe and is an easy go-to for meeting up, working, or just people-watching.

From the Catskill newsletter, September 22, 2026

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Convenience store chain serving its own ice cream, coffee & soda, plus snacks & groceries.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

Deja Brew keeps things neighborly with handcrafted coffee, flaky pastries, and legit breakfast sandwiches, plus a small selection of locally made goods you’ll actually want. Planning a get-together?

From the Catskills newsletter, October 14, 2026

For those running errands around Liberty or heading up 52, J & H Express makes life easy with Exxon fuel including diesel, a handy convenience store for snacks and basics, and Exxon Mobil Rewards+ so you earn points on the regular. Quick in, quick out, zero drama.

From the Monticello newsletter, October 16, 2026

Convenience store chain serving its own ice cream, coffee & soda, plus snacks & groceries.

Hollow pulls double duty as a cozy café by day and a laid-back bar/restaurant at night, so it works for quick caffeine runs, low-key meetups, or an easy dinner without the fuss. Menus are easy to peek at online, and gift cards make last-minute giving painless.

From the Oneonta newsletter, October 15, 2026

The Old Bat Factory turns a onetime Louisville Slugger site into a handy Mobil Mart with hot pizza, overstuffed Boar's Head sandwiches, Amish pastries, coffee, and a Dutch Market inside. Easy in, easy out, even a car wash, when your day needs fuel and food.

From the Catskills newsletter, October 23, 2026

Farm Fuel Coffee is a mobile coffee cart serving handcrafted espresso, premium matcha, and specialty drinks at pop-ups and private gatherings around here, with hospitality that feels dialed in. For extra fun, they offer a custom bottled latte bar and can literally print your logo on the latte foam.

From the Walden newsletter, October 15, 2026

, Guatemalan and Sumatra beans with vanilla caramel notes, plus teas and espresso. Stroll up from the Willowemoc in your waders, then grab 1 lb bags and NY-made treats like Horseshoe Brand hot sauces and Crown Maple Syrup.

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, October 22, 2026

Part cafe and part classic shop, Hamden General Store features over 70 local products from across the western Catskills. Swing by for a coffee, catch up with neighbors, and snag something genuinely Catskills to bring home this week.

From the Catskills newsletter, September 23, 2026

Cafe Mutsi is an all-day cafe and wine bar in Andes built around local, organic bounty with a playful Nordic streak. “Mutsi” is Finnish slang for mother, and that tracks… nurturing, jovial, meticulous plates that make weeknights feel special and lazy Sundays even better.

From the Catskills newsletter, September 8, 2026

Material (Index) is where a proper cup meets a browse-worthy stack of books and a few beautifully made things. Pop in for caffeine, stay for the serendipity, and maybe leave with your next read or a design-y object you’ll keep on your shelf forever.

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 7, 2026

Morning Sunshine is the local market-meets-cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and kick-ass coffee, plus baked goods, sandwiches, cheese, vegan options, and specialty groceries. Grab a cup, stock the pantry, then linger on the dining lawn with Shawangunk views because errands taste better with sunshine.

From the Wawarsing newsletter, October 17, 2026

Beans Cat Cafe lets you grab a good coffee and then chill with adoptable cats in a mellow lounge, in partnership with a local rescue. Slide in for a midweek reset, get your serotonin levels purring, and maybe meet the roommate you didn’t know you needed.

From the Catskills newsletter, August 28, 2026