Highest-rated restaurants in Poughkeepsie by diners

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January 18, 2024
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Highest-rated restaurants in Poughkeepsie by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Poughkeepsie, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#18. Lola's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 Washington St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Dutch Crown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 85 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Yeung Ho III

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 702 Freedom Plains Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Erin O'Neill's Pub & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 North Water St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Irish, Irish Pub, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Mapleview Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 141 Overlook Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Sabor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Rossi Rosticceria Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 South Clover St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. A Touch of Naples Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 389 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Hudson & Packard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29 Academy St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. El Azteca Mexican

- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 97 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Haddad's MiddleEastern Groceries

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 782 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Specialty Food, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Poughkeepsie Grind

- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. KorPot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2494 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pizza Margarita

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 704 Freedom Plains Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. 1915 Wine Cellar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 40 Cannon St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Wine Bars, Venues & Event Spaces, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Lolita's Pizza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Washington St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pandan Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 46 Vassar Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Indonesian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cocina Oaxaquena

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 513 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.

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