The Golden Russet Cafe - Rhinebeck

Golden Russet Cafe is a local gem. It's located in the Schultzville area, just a short drive from the Village of Rhinebeck. It's a cafe and a general store, with many basics, plus interesting provisions for locals and visitors alike. With the largest variety of New York hard ciders in the region, ask Craig, the owner, for recommendations as he is truly a cider expert. He wrote a book on the subject and you can purchase the book there, too. On today's visit, we had an egg sandwich and the fried chicken sandwich, both of which were very good (and well-priced, too). We left with a bottle of Pear Cider and a plan to return on a sunnier day so we can enjoy eating on the cozy porch or grab some food to enjoy on a picnic hike.

Great spot for a casual brunch. Egg n Cheese Sandwiches are delicious, and the Grilled Banana Bread is to die for.

Golden Russet Cafe is just a short drive from the Taconic Parkway (about two miles). It's a really nice country store with a lovely menu for breakfast and lunch. We stopped in for breakfast with the grandsons. The breakfast sandwiches were a good choice. They came fast and hot right off the griddle. We had some freshly made banana bread too. All quite tasty. The staff at Golden Russet are friendly and go the extra mile to make you feel welcome and appreciated.

Beautiful little country store, big selection of Cider (their specialty)

An incredibly serene place to enjoy a coffee and recharge. Lovely, people and delicious sandwiches. Worth the scenic drive from Rhinebeck!