Our famous Japanese Salad Dressing Bring home a bottle or two of this popular feature of the Cafe. They make great gifts! Click here for more information. The Rosendale Cafe offers some of the best vegetarian food and performing artists in the Hudson Valley, serving weekly entrees, assorted salads, exciting homemade desserts, organic coffees, three tap micro brews, and wine. Weekend concerts feature both local and international musicians: singer-songwriters, jazz, blues, world, and experimental; and every other Tuesday we host Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays, a showcase of local musicians. Enjoy delicious, whole vegetarian cooking and hear great music in an intimate, smoke free restaurant environment. Recognized by Chronogram Magazine as Best Vegetarian Restaurant and Best Performance Space, we also received a four star rating for food and value in the Poughkeepsie Journal. After a concert by The Hunger Mountain Boys, enthusiastic audience member Ammuse wrote "... The Rosendale Cafe holds a special place in my heart, being among one of my favorite intimate music venues in not only my surrounding area, but in NY State itself."  Click here to see the full review, including some great photos.

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Next Event at the Cafe: Ashleigh Caudill & Narrow Gauge Saturday, September 4 at 8:00pm  Cost: $10.00

A fresh, young, and energetic perspective on a traditional bluegrass foundation. This band plays clever originals, old favorites, and has a lot of fun doing it. "Ashleigh is a talented vocalist who has created an excellent collection by blending original material with established pieces. The prime focus of 'I'm Not Fallin' is on her vocal talents, and she certainly confirms that she is a voice to be reckoned with." --Bluegrass Unlimited

... and then... Salsa Dance Party Friday, September 10 at 9:30pm  Cost: $5.00

Salsa dancing to the best recorded Latin Music. While no food will be served after 10:00pm, the bar will be open all evening. $4.00 pints.

... and then... Ali Ryerson and Friends Saturday, September 11 at 8:00pm  Cost: $15.00

A September Surprise, with Ali Ryerson fronting an all star cast of masterful, grooving cats: Charlie Kniceley on bass, Chris Bowman and drums, and Pete Levin on keyboard. "If you only get to see/hear one Jazz show this fall, make it this one. These are stellar musicians, at the top of their form, having played with everyone worth hearing." --Cafe Guide

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