"not a good choice"   My Rating
5 pepperka	Posted on: Monday, October 12, 2009
	Review: I'll give my positives first... the food was kinda good and the place is easy to find--right in the middle of town. Sadly, thats where it ends. We were seated by someone who I needed to request having the tabled wiped down (there was salt and water all over it) and that server stood in the kitchen and glared at me, then we had to go up and get our own menus because no one came back, the people who came in after us had ordered and their food arrived by the time anyone came to talk to us. When we finally ordered, I asked if an item was vegan and was informed that everything was vegan in the nastiest tone I've ever heard from a server. Lets please note that nowhere was that indicated at the restaurant--I'd heard from word of mouth that \"its a mostly vegan place.\" And, then, the item I ended up ordering was told it wasn't available for another 30 minutes so I had to order something else. When our food arrived, my quesadilla had almost no vegan cheese on it and so was DRY, but I looked at the person the next table over and saw a delicious looking moist one. Worst part? We had finished eating and sat for a long time waiting for the check. I went up to the counter and asked the woman taking togo orders who told me \"the other woman will get it,\" and went back to ignoring me. The other woman did not get it, even after we asked her. Eventually we had to guess at our bill and give cash before just leaving. Also, all the other tables got bread to start except for us. We started off very friendly, were dressed nicely, and otherwise had no characteristics that would get us such bad service except being in our 20s and 30s. Seriously, I thought that treatment was over by now. I'd NEVER suggest this place to anyone. Our food was dry and overpriced and the service was plain insulting. There are plenty of better options in the area. I WANTED TO GIVE THEM "ONE COW" but its not permitted by happycow since they are a 100% veg restaurant. The veg status doesn't justify going there, i promise.   Pros: location kinda * * Cons: dry food * long wait * insulting service
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"BEST PLACE IN TOWN!!"   My Rating
1 vegmom	Posted on: Friday, October 09, 2009
	Review: I recently relocated to Woodstock from Manhattan and was so happy to discover this cafe. The food is DELICIOUS!!! It is fresh, tasty and a very creative menu! I love having breakfast there and the muffins are unbelievable!!! The vibe is welcoming and cozy and the outside garden is a great place to enjoy your meal...I can not recommend it enough!! I have eaten at many veggie places in NYC, but NONE compared to this!   Pros: food * decor * proces Cons: * *
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"BEST VEGGIE CAFE I EVER ATE AT"   My Rating
1 gabby123	Posted on: Wednesday, October 07, 2009
	Review: This place is amazing! The food is absolutely delicious. I was very pleased. We were in Woodstock for the weekend and ending up eating here 4 times it was so good!! The lunch and dinner menu both have great variety, the veggies, tofu, soups, salads and deserts were so good, I could go on and on. You MUST try this place if your in Woodstock. I will definitely be back again and again and again. The chef was so sweet and came out to say hello...the decor is charming and the vibe is very warm and inviting...Also, my husband is not even a vegetarian (healthy eater, but not vegetarian) and he enjoyed it so much he insisted that we stop by before leaving on sunday to get some deserts for the way home!! This is by far the best place in Woodstock!!!!   Pros: food * decor * service Cons: * *
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"Stellar vegan"   My Rating
2 patrickrath	Posted on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
	Review: This place has all that a vegan/vegetarian or anyone could want--the food is healthy, yummy and extremely attractive. Attention is paid to ingredients and presentation, and the results are outstanding. All of the dishes we had were top notch (sesame-carrot pate, chick pea blinis, herbed farro, rice dish with leek sauce, walnut-mushroom loaf with horseradish cream, bbq'd zucchini, tempeh pepperonata, sauteed greens and a wonderful strawberry shortcake). I can't say enough about the selection, service and attention to detail. Sit outside if you can.   Pros: Presentation * Taste * Healthfulness Cons: On the expensive side * *
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"Yummy, yum, yum!"   My Rating
1 illysanders	Posted on: Monday, June 08, 2009
	Review: My husband and I are always looking for a good veggie restaurant. I googled best veggie restaurants in Woodstock, read the reviews and decided while visiting Woodstock we had to try it! Sooooo happy we did. The entrees were delicious (Macro Meal and Farro with Chickpeas and Roasted Asparagus)and the lemon/coconut cake was to die for! Friendly service and the place has so much character. We started off dining in the garden which is very lovely but it began to rain so we made it inside and enjoyed the rustic character. If your lucky, you can catch the "drum for peace" in the village square directly across the street! I give this resaurant 5 stars!   Pros: delicious food/good size portions * healthy vegan * friendly staff Cons: * *
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"Delicious food..."   My Rating
1 healthyeating22	Posted on: Friday, April 24, 2009
	Review: I visited this cafe on a recent trip and had a great experience. I am not a vegetarian, but this place can be enjoyed by all...the food is absolutely delicious! They have a great variety of food for everyone to pick from (I have a picky 12 year old!) and we were both very satisfied with our meal.. they also had the yummiest brownies and chocolate banana muffins for desert...we even took food for lunch on our drive home the next day...the place was cozy and welcoming and the staff very friendly. If you visit Woodstock you MUST come here.   Pros: great food * decor * staff Cons: * *
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"EXCELLENT!!!!!!"   My Rating
1 mveggie12	Posted on: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
	Review: I have been here regularly for the last 6 months as I travel between NYC and upstate. This place never ever disappoints. The food is delicious, creative and very tasty. The decor is charming and welcoming, very cozy... I have spoken to the owner many times and she has been wonderful and sat with me for a few minutes one Saturday afternoon and answered a bunch of questions I had on vegetarian food....have no idea what the previous reviewer is talking about, but it is absolutely untrue....perhaps the previous reviewer was expecting to much from a busy chef running a cafe....the variety on the menu is great and they recently added breakfast...the french toast and breakfast burritos are AMAZINg!!! You will not be disappointed here!!   Pros: food * staff * deor Cons: * *
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"Great, minus seating and owner"   My Rating
1 flabergastedohmy	Posted on: Monday, April 20, 2009
	Review: Boring decor is all I can say. I understand it, but it doesn't work in the space. It is very cramped seating which inhibits how you enjoy the food. If you want a place to relax, don't go here. It's like dining in nyc, but upstate, where you have all the space you can get...so why not use it?! Instead you're sitting on top of each other and in uncomfortable seating. How are you supposed to fully enjoy the food if you're worried about knocking into someone else? Also, I've tried talking to the owner before, to tell her how I liked the food. She seemed uninterested and that I was an inconvenience to her. I felt brushed aside when I was offering a compliment. No thank you, how rude! The food is good. Especially the desserts. And the waitstaff is great! Very attentive and fun to be around. They each have a great personality which comes out in how they treat their customers. I can't believe what the previous person wrote regarding the waitstaff. They're always great when I go in. If you can get over the seating and the owner, then go ahead and eat there, you'll get a nice treat from the food and the waitstaff. Otherwise, just take it to go.   Pros: Waitstaff * Food * Cons: Seating * Unfriendly Owner *
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"Wonderful Meals - Horrible Service"   My Rating
1 WoodstockFoodie123	Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2009
	Review: I have been going into the Garden Cafe since their opening. I enjoy the food very much, however, on several occasions I have had a very negative experience with the wait staff. The male server has been very abrupt and on a few occasions down right rude to me and others at the table. He is not very attentive and I had to wait long periods of time for his attention while he chatted it up with friends at the counter. I do really love the food, but when the wait staff leaves you feeling like a nuisance its hard to want to come back and spend money there. Sincerely, A hurt customer   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Great Local Food"   My Rating
2 sassybabe	Posted on: Sunday, March 08, 2009
	Review: Woodstock should have 3 0r 4 vegetarian spots and sadly there are barely two. I really like the Garden Cafe tho, the service can be slow and the chairs and tables uncomfortable.The food is always fresh, large portions and interesting combination's of veggies, and grains. Now that the weather is nice you can always call ahead and order take out and dine on the green or stop by your favorite stream and dine.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Unbelievably Delicious"   My Rating
1 geoberta	Posted on: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
	Review: My husband and I go to The Garden Cafe once, twice, three times a week. We live in Woodstock and we are thrilled to have The Garden Cafe in our midst. The menu, which changes often,offers a delicious array of grains, beans and veggies presented beautifully and cooked to perfection in ever more creative recipes. Can food this good really be completely VEGAN??? With many gluten free choices, the food not only tastes divine but is absolutely fresh, organic and healthy. The desserts are sinfully delicious..The chocolate brownie and ginger cake are beyond yummy..yum-o...yum-a-licous..yum-atudinous, yum-ificent..Centrally located on the village green, The Garden Cafe offers a great view of our lovely hamlet, and the outdoor garden, beautifully crafted by Peggy Fusco, is a total delight in spring, summer and fall. Thank you too for the professional and friendly service and warm ambiance....   Pros: delicious * healthy * good value Cons: * *
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"NOTHING BUT FABULOUS"   My Rating
1 JennyB	Posted on: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
	Review: As ethical & health-conscious vegans living in Woodstock - life is complete for us now! We love Garden Cafe--from it's creative and filling meals to it's welcoming and tastefully designed decor (now complete with a beautiful outdoor dining area!) The menu is varied, inventive and not overpriced and the owner, Pam Brown, puts a tremendous amount of care and energy into every detail. My husband and I are steady regulars and it's a favorite for many friends in town - veg and non-veg. We would go every night if we could! For a restaurant just closing in on it's first full year of operation, we're extremely impressed by the ongoing improvements we've seen in every aspect of the operation. Things just keep getting better & better. Too many favorites to list here but make sure to try the Strawberry Shortcake! THUMBS WAY UP!   Pros: delicious! * great friendly service * great value Cons: * *
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"Garden on the Green"   My Rating
1 wckerr	Posted on: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
	Review: The Garden Cafe is a breathe of fresh air to the life of Woodstock's Village Green! My wife and I try to dine there at least once a week (and always make a reservation, as this place fills up fast). The newly added outside garden seating is truly delightful, and they have patio heaters for those chilly Catskill evenings. The menu offers a fairly wide selection including 'comfort foods' for my tastes (and for anyone who may be new to vegan food), a good children's menu (including macaroni & soy cheese), and healthier fare for my wife (though it is all fairly healthy in the grand scheme). The daily menu changes often enough to offer delightful surprises, while the regular menu has a wide variety of dishes to satisfy many cravings. Best to make a reservation!   Pros: comfort food * garden patio * vegan! Cons: * *
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"Disappointed"   My Rating
3 Healthy	Posted on: Monday, September 24, 2007
	Review: A friend recommended this restaurant since I'm a vegan. But not only am I vegan, I am health conscious. When my boyfriend and I were seated the host barked "This is a vegan resturant!" That was unnecessary, I felt ... what made her think we weren't vegan? That weirded me out. We are both thin, healthy looking and were not wearing leather or suede ... so that comment was definitely uncalled for. The waitress wasn't very friendly either. I wanted a salad. I asked for apple cider vinegar on the side and she gave me WHITE VINEGAR (which is NOT vegan). Also, she gave me a dish with pasta and beans when I asked for a salad!!!! I bit my tongue and ate the bean portion and my boyfriend ate the pasta. (I do not eat pasta, as it has too much sugar in it and I have health issues). Then when I went to the bathroom, the soap was very heavy ... I'd bet my bottom dollar bill it was not natural and probably tested on animals. The only saving grace was the AMAZING raw gelato. But I will never go there again since I found out you can buy this gelato in bulk.   Pros: Raw gelato * * Cons: Bad service * Unfriendly host * Served non-vegan food (white vinegar)
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"I'll go again and again"   My Rating
5 davidmartiste	Posted on: Sunday, September 09, 2007
	Review: I heard Woodstock had this new Vegan restaurant and was up doing some work on Friday afternoon. I stopped in around 2 when I assumed things would be quieter. Most of the tables were full and, since I was by myself, grabbed a seat at the 'bar' area. It's small and unassuming [with seating outdoors as well] but the menu was full of such diverse fare that I had a hard time deciding. A page of specials was also presented to me. I started with a berry smoothie made of frozen organic berries and coconut milk. If you don't like the soy yogurt they make a lot of their smoothies with, they'll be happy to substitute coconut milk, soy ice cream, whatever. I decided on a main entree of Indian chickpea and vegetable wrap with 'bombay sauce' which was all very tasty and mild enough for those who prefer to stay away from the hot spices often used in Indian cooking. It was definitely flavorful. The plate came with a curried apple, coconut salad [unexpectedly delicious] and a side of kale cooked with onions which was equally delicious. I feel bad for the other reviewer's negative experience as I came home talking about this place like it was Woodstock's Sublime [Ft Lauderdale's famous vegan eatery]. With so much food [$15 entree], I could only eat half my wrap and couldn't even consider dessert. They had vegan pies listed as well as a raw gelato that I will definitely have to sample next go-round. Total bill was about $22. Most sandwiches and lighter lunch-fare was listed at only around $9.   Pros: fantastic food * ALL Vegan!!! * great portions Cons: * *
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"Leading the SLOW FOOD movement"   My Rating
1 biolibrarian	Posted on: Sunday, September 09, 2007
	Review: I hate to be the first to write a less than positive review, but, here it goes... The menu at this restaurant was impressive at first. I was ready to have a good experience there but a few things went wrong. Our waitress seemed nice at first approach. She took our order, brought us some bread while we waited for our appetizer, and then seemed to forget about us. 15 minutes (too long) later, the waitress brought our appetizer, but was unfriendly and inattentive for the rest of our time there. The first course tasted ok, but was executed with far less skill than one might expect for the price. 25 minutes after she cleared the table after appetizers, our meals arrived and seem a little less than fresh than expected. It was as if everything (except the greens, which were fresh) was prepared in advance and sat there all day before we arrived. I am especially sensitive to this as a health-conscious eater. From looking at other tables, one would do best with salads, not hot food there. Also, (not to harp on service issues but...) I drank water during my meal, but my glass remained empty after my first. I saw other tables get regular refills but they had a different waitress. I will not return or recommend this place to friends.   Pros: Vegan * Location * Cons: Speed of Service * Execution Vs. Ambition * Attitude of Wait Staff
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