Spotlight: The 12 Best Coffee Shops in Poughkeepsie

There are few things as personal as someone's favorite coffee shop... but where do you go when you want to try something new?

There's certainly no shortage of caffeinated pit stops in the Hudson Valley. From nationwide brands like Starbucks and Dunkin to local stars like Ready Coffee (below) and the Crafted Kup, everyone has their preference.

Ready Coffee has become a successful local coffee shop with multiple locations across the Hudson Valley (Google Maps)

Finding Good Coffee in the Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is impressively large, with beautiful towns and cities in counties on both sides of the river. Its size, however, can also be a weakness. With even lifelong residents unfamiliar with faraway towns, good coffee far from home can be hard to find.

The Crafted Kup is another local favorite when it comes to coffee (Google Maps)

The Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie is almost an anomaly in the Hudson Valley. Surrounded by nature, it also has the highest population of any city in Ulster, Orange, or Dutchess County... but does that mean they have good coffee?

List of Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Poughkeepsie, NY

Using data from Yelp, this comprehensive list compiles businesses with a minimum of 20 reviews including the tag "coffee". While some only sell beverages, there are also some favorites included that serve food options as well.

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From bagel and ice cream specialists to local coffee chains (and the #1-rated spot that sells the last thing you'd expect), the full top-12 list is below. Make your coffee at home? Keep scrolling to see which brands to avoid.