Vegan chocolate and sweets shop est. 2011 and is its flagship outlet. Also has a cafe area. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm.


30 Reviews

First Review by CMPveg

tfish

Points +4317

Vegan
16 Jun 2025

How have I never heard of this place?

I’ve been to New Paltz a hundred times in the last several years and somehow this place fully passed me by. The chocolates are excellent, though expensive. Will for sure return for a coffee/meal sometime

Sage9534

Points +100

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Make sure to visit!

This vegan chocolatier also sells vegan baked goods from a nearby vegan bakery. Everything was spectacular. Kind staff, cozy space, and incredible chocolate!
Great local bookstores a few blocks away.

Pros: chocolate!!!!!!

TheresaStowell

Points +1259

Vegan
03 Oct 2024

Can't miss

Travel as far as needed to get to this gem. Excellent chocolate, staff, shop.

Pros: Variety of excellent vegan chocolates , Friendly and helpful staff, Shop that proudly displays values

Cons: Not in my town

hudsonvalleyveganlady

Points +158

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

The best vegan chocolates

And the beverages!! It’s such a special place. Expensive though.

Cons: Prices are high

jcartz

Points +604

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

You need to go here

The chocolate is amazing! The drinking chocolate was insane. It’s an amazing business with an amazing story. Everything was awesome. Definitely a must go to.

RavishingRavenous

Points +3546

Vegan
11 Dec 2023

Stunning vegan chocolates!

Lagusta's chocolates are beautiful and delicious! I ordered them online and are a great gift. Some of the chocolates can be on the sweeter side.

kcolb203

Points +202

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

Amazing chocolates and pastries

This a must when you are in the New Paltz area! We had their pretzel croissant, an apple danish, the pumpkin chai, an oatmilk cappuccino, and some chocolates. It was all delicious! Very cute shop with some indoor and outdoor seating.

hellohappyvegan

Points +933

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

Must-Visit for Chocolate Lovers

During my visit to Lagusta's Luscious last fall, I had an extraordinary encounter with their chocolate confections that continues to linger in my memories. As a vegan for six years, finding delectable vegan chocolate hasn't been an easy task, but Lagusta has managed to master it. I can't quite recall the specific chocolates I ordered from my curated box of eight, but each piece was an explosion of flavor, decadence, and pure delight.

Not only were the chocolates incredible, but the staff at Lagusta's were also friendly, patient, and eager to assist. They graciously answered our numerous questions, ensuring we felt valued and well-informed. The warm and inviting atmosphere of the place added to the overall enjoyment of the experience. I am so enthralled by Lagusta's Luscious chocolates that I would willingly make a special trip to New Paltz just to indulge in their delectable creations. Whether you are a chocolate enthusiast or a vegan seeking a remarkable treat, Lagusta's Luscious is an absolute must-visit destination.

Pros: Exceptional Chocolate, Friendly and Helpful Staff, Inviting Atmosphere

Cons: Limited Location: come to NJ/NYC! ;)

GabrielleZimmermann

Points +118

Vegan
14 Feb 2023

To good to be true

Seriously the best chocolate I've ever had. I will be returning as soon as I can!

WHA

Points +1786

Vegan
10 Dec 2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fancy vegan chocolate that I always wish someone would get me as a gift but I just end up ordering it for myself because I’m worth it. 😂 I usually order the caramels and autumn leaves box because the maple cream in the painted leaf chocolates is amazing.

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-10

HudsonValleyVegAdvice

Points +32

Vegan
19 Nov 2022

Chocolate & Ice Cream

Everything is delicious it’s such a treat to be able to go to this cafe.

KaylaMurawski

Points +84

Vegan
09 Oct 2022

Dangerously good

Such a unique and tasty variety of chocolates, a little on the pricey side but soooooo worth it once you try a bite!! Had to limit myself to only buying a few, could’ve went home with the whole store.

iloveveganicecream

Points +1068

Vegan
19 Sep 2022

Great variety of chocolates!

We visited the cafe and had the chance to try their chocolates. They have a wide variety of fun flavors, including seasonal flavors, gorgeous "pagan bark," and drinking chocolate mix!!

BettySlutsky

Points +1167

Vegan
20 May 2022

Exquisite! Devastating.

A box from Lagusta's landed on my doorstep in February and I went to pieces. Absolutely unreal. Every bite is an experience to be savored. My girlfriend and I then googled New Paltz and, finding it to be a cute town in a gorgeous area with plenty of vegan things to eat, arranged to spend a long weekend there for my birthday, which involved stocking up at the Lagusta's HQ. Charming shop with wonderful staff. And, in case I haven't said it enough, their chocolates are absolutely heavenly.

GFGoldenLady

Points +2231

Vegan
24 Feb 2022

Fabulous chocolate shop

This business is amazing. Ethical, local and forward thinking. Very sustainable and eco friendly too.

I love how they have only vegan! Their chocolate bars are superb, whether you grt a slab bar or a more traditional chocolate bar they are all AMAZING!

rasika.venkat

Points +3727

Vegan
14 Feb 2022

Are you kidding me?!!

Vegan chocolates THIS gorgeous and decadent??!! And they ship nationwide?! BE STILL MY HEART. ❤️

Lagusta’s Luscious is kind of a big deal since they were featured in VegNews magazine. After stalking their social media for months, I finally splurged on a large online order for Valentines Day. OMG!! We were blown away by the gorgeous handmade chocolates and the unique flavors.

Expect mind-blowing flavors like cherry almond black pepper, pear & white wine, grapefruit lime, violet caramel and more. They have anatomical hearts, chocolate skulls, even vulvas!! (Some of it may not be for the faint of heart lol). All their packaging material is eco-friendly.

Absolutely love to support this 100% vegan, ethical, woman-owned artisanal confectioner. Definitely won’t be my last purchase! #Veganuary

Pros: All-vegan, ethically sourced chocolate , They ship nationwide!

Cons: Pricey (but worth it IMO!)

tarayoon

Points +2273

Vegan
28 Sep 2021

Delicious bites

We stopped at Lagusta's after visiting farm sanctuaries in the area and were blown away by all of the varieties they had.

Their chocolates were all delicious, high quality, and vegan! The staff was super friendly as well.

Highly recommend if you're in the area. Chocolates are pricy, but it's to be expected and completely worth it.

Pros: Vegan, High quality

Cons: Pricy

vegan_in_nyc

Points +147

Vegan
04 Aug 2021

Wonderful vegan store

I had their marzipan cookie which was delicious. I was happy to stock up on vegan goodies such as caramels and hot chocolate. They also have savory dishes like vegan Mac and cheese.

Pros: All vegan

StephanieLanger

Points +1092

Vegan
25 Jul 2021

It’s a vegan chocolate store

I love coming here when I’m in the area. I think there have been a few I items I didn’t care for but most everything is high quality and delicious.

Cravegan

Points +77

Vegan
17 May 2021

Ethical and delectable

Lagusta's Luscious is staffed by kind caring people who are respected by their 'boss', Lagusta. I love knowing I support such a business who are paid well and prepare ethical chocolates!! During summer there's a freezer full of ice cream sandwiches, bars and little ice cream cups usually 2-4 flavors! All the way love this place

Pros: Ethical business, DELICIOUS , No bitter taste

makcurtis

Points +1217

Vegan
07 Feb 2021

Mind blowing chocolates

All I wanted for Valentine’s Day was a box of classic, filled chocolates, which I haven’t had since my pre-vegan days. My partner pulled through with Lagusta’s Luscious. She took me in person to pick out the chocolates I wanted and I was floored by the selection.
My favorites were the lemon thyme caramel, the earl gray caramel, and the rosemary caramel. I followed them on social media, and they had made a post saying that their in-store selection was unusually poor due to high volumes of Valentine’s orders. 🤯 It’s usually *better* than this? How is that possible?
They ship nation wide, and I immediately made plans to send boxes to my chocolate-loving friends.

Pros: 100% vegan , Creative chocolates , Shipping available

beckylong

Points +2228

Vegan
28 Sep 2019

Nice!

I was impressed by all the creative flavors in this vegan chocolate shop!! All our choices were really good, despite them being a bit overly sweet (which seems to be the case with vegan desserts like this) 🍫 It was a really nice, unique, decadent treat!!!

.aym.

Points +497

Vegan
27 May 2019

Just Incredible!

So many wonderfully creative and delicious sweets, and how amazing that they're all completely vegan! I got a bowl of ice cream which was called "Earl Grey with Orange" or something like that and it was seriously amazing. I also took home a couple of lavender macaroons and some of their chocolates. Everything was so, so good! Expensive, but worth it.

Pros: Creative, delicious treats, 100% vegan, so much chocolate!!

Cons: Expensive (but worth it!)

kthomas

Points +343

Vegan
23 Mar 2019

AMAZING

I can’t believe that I found this gem. An all vegan chocolate shop! A little pricey but everything was delicious, so worth it

EddieSturtevant

Points +22

Vegan
28 Jan 2019

the reason for moving to new paltz

My girlfriend and I ate here a few nights back on our way home from vacation. We haven't stopped talking about how wonderfully delicious the food, the coffee, and the treats were at Lagusta's. absolutely love this experience and cant wait to get back there. my Girl-friend Katarina and i have sense decided that we will live in New Paltz for a year to be closer the this here restaurant. thank you so much for this experience.

endanimalcruelty

Points +538

Vegan
24 Nov 2018

Too rich

The food was good, but some of the chocolates were not. Both the chocolate and food were very rich and ended up giving me a stomachache

rosalindnyc

Points +529

Vegan
08 Oct 2018

Beautiful, inventive chocolates

These are soooo good, and the designs are both elegant and cheeky. Great place for gifts.




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