Poughkeepsie’s best local businesses

The 157 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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157 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants53 places · newest: Dutchess Diner, Aug 2
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Bloom and Beam Beauty Bar, Aug 2
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: Mountain Tops Outfitters, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Casperkill Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife16 places · newest: Flying Goose Tavern, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Brooklyn Sour, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Lovefield Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Willow Dance Center, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden9 places · newest: bluecashew Kitchen Homestead, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Montgomery Pottery, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Rock and Snow, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Argento Equestrian 2020

  Pets

  Argento Equestrian 2020 is a local tack shop with a full online inventory, and they’re gearing up for the Northampton Horse Show August…

  1012 Little Britain Rd Ste 100 (New Windsor) · argentotack.com ↗

• Origin Wellness NY

  Health & Wellness

  Origin Wellness NY pairs nature-powered tech with over 20 touch-free services like cryotherapy, infrared sauna, PEMF, red light,…

  16 Lucas Ave (Kingston) · originwellnessny.com ↗

• Poughkeepsie Galleria

  Other

  Popular brand-name shops, casual eateries & a movie theater are the draw at this established mall.

  2001 South Rd · poughkeepsiegalleriamall.com ↗

• The Poughkeepsie Grind and Cafe

  Cafes

  The Poughkeepsie Grind and Cafe keeps it simple with fresh coffee, freshly baked donuts, and breakfast sandwiches that remember the bacon.…

  107 Main St · thepoughkeepsiegrind.com ↗

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