A hot cup of coffee or tea is just the thing to enjoy on a crisp fall day in the Rivertowns. As temperatures drop, visit these locally owned shops for brews and experiences that, although unique, are similarly delicious.
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Antoinette’s Patisserie
417 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-7200
Antoinette’s is a slice of Paris in the Rivertowns. Colorful café tables transport diners to Europe, and coffee that is roasted in-house offers a jolt to start the day. A daily menu that features a variety of omelets and other breakfast fare ensures that no two visits to Antoinette’s are the same.
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Black Cat Café
45 Main Street
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 231-9060
The Black Cat Café is an idyllic coffee shop in an equally idyllic village. The café is open daily for breakfast and lunch, and seats by the window look out onto quaint Main Street. Non-coffee drinkers will rejoice at the long list of teas offered hot or iced; masala chai and cranberry are only a few of the flavors offered. For breakfast, try the daily quiche or French toast served with maple syrup and fresh berries.
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Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co.
716 Saw Mill River Road
Ardsley, NY 10522
(914) 231-5505
At Booskerdoo, a newcomer to the local coffee scene, fresh is their pledge. Every cup brewed in the shop has been roasted onsite within a week of being served. “Fresh coffee tastes amazing,” says owner James Caverly, who set up shop in 2022. Stop in for a maple or pumpkin caramel latte or the Autumn Palmer made of lemonade, hibiscus berry tea, brown sugar cinnamon, and cranberry syrup.
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CaffeLatte
36 Cedar Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 674-0997
For authentic Italian coffees reliably served with care and a side of biscotti, CaffeLatte can’t be beat. Tradition is at the heart of this beloved Dobbs Ferry café, which welcomes its regular patrons who fill its tables faithfully. As sweater weather takes hold, grab a table outside and warm up with a steaming cappuccino or latte dusted with cocoa powder.
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Climbing Wolf Coffee & Beer
78 Main Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 355-7108
Coffee shop, craft beer bar, community gathering space. Climbing Wolf plays all three roles and has been a labor of love for owners and brothers Chris and JB Gomez since opening in 2020. Visit this unique spot for either the churro-inspired or maple sea salt nitro latte. Apple cider from Thompson’s Cider Mill in Croton-on-Hudson also is served, cold or steamed hot with a mulled syrup made by nearby Harper’s Restaurant & Bar.
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Coffee Labs Roasters
7 Main Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-1479
Coffee Labs Roasters is always whirring with energy—beans grinding, conversations flowing and drinks pouring—making the shop a go-to for tourists and locals alike. This fall, the Tarrytown favorite brings back the Great Pumpkin, a latte that includes pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and half-and-half. Vegan options are available as well.
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The Good Witch
134 Southside Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 920-4077
This stylish, woman-owned shop casts a spell on everyone who passes through its doors. Located in a converted ticket lounge above the Metro-North train platform at Hastings-on-Hudson, The Good Witch is a beguiling space—old-school ticket windows and wooden railroad benches reveal its early 1900s roots—that brings history into the present day. See for yourself on October 29, when The Good Witch hosts a massive, Wizard of Oz-themed Halloween party.
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Muddy Water Coffee and Café
52 Main Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 909-2826
Muddy Water Coffee and Café has charming décor, plenty of seating, and an outdoor patio, making it the ideal location for intimate get-togethers. Baristas are skilled at one-of-a-kind drinks such as the Chagaccino, a chaga mushroom powder and cacao coffee drink that can easily be made seasonal with a shot of pumpkin spice flavoring. Fans of seasonal treats can get their fix with gluten-free pumpkin scones.