If your picture-perfect winter weekend in the Hudson Valley involves good eats and outdoor fun, you’re in luck. While the region is home to countless ski mountains for snow sports ranging from tubing to boarding, it’s also jam-packed with beloved brunch hotspots to satisfy your après ski cravings or fuel you up for an afternoon on the trails. You don’t have to travel far to enjoy fluffy waffles and savory omelets during your ski day in the Hudson Valley.
Country Kitchen Restaurant
Brewster
Nearby: Thunder Ridge Ski Area
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If you’re spending the day in Brewster, there are plenty of eateries you’ll want to check out during your day trip, but if you’re just in town to hit the slopes at Thunder Ridge Ski Area, be sure to stop by this brunch spot. Loved by locals for its homey atmosphere and comfort foods, Country Kitchen Restaurant goes big on brunch with country skillets, eggs Benedict, omelets, French toast, and more. Sweet options range from cannoli pancakes to churro waffles, with savory options like the Cowboy Benedict or crazy loaded tots.
Fellow Mountain Café
Hunter
Nearby: Hunter Mountain
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Nestled in the heart of Hunter Mountain, Fellow Mountain Café is your go-to place for post-ski bites in the mountainside town. This winter, the café hosts an après ski happy hour in collaboration with Moonrise Bagels and West Kill Brewing to bring the best of the Catskills to you. Enjoy stuffed bagels, cold beers, and live DJ sets on Saturdays and Sundays through February 16 for the best snow day vibes.
Little Cat Lodge
Hillsdale
Nearby: Catamount Mountain Resort
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Right near Catamount Mountain Resort, Little Cat Lodge is a hotel and restaurant that offers cozy comfort for your ski day. Stop here for brunch in Hillsdale to enjoy healthy options like a yogurt parfait or farmer’s plate filled with soft scrambled eggs, cheddar, roasted tomato, and a baguette, or dig into satisfying plates like challah bread French toast and a breakfast sandwich stuffed with thick bacon, eggs, veggies, and herb aioli.
Phoenicia Diner
Phoenicia
Nearby: Belleayre Mountain
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A classic brunch option in Ulster County, Phoenicia Diner is central to multiple Catskills hotspots, namely Belleayre Mountain. At this eatery, the motto is “Come for the mountains, stay for the food,” and you’ll definitely want to. The breakfast menu includes dishes made with local ingredients like Phoenician potatoes, local maple syrup, and Catskill Smokehouse ham. Order one of the skillets for an all-in-one meal, or the full Phoenicia breakfast for a filling spread.
The Tuscan Café
Warwick
Nearby: Mount Peter
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Run by a lifelong Warwick resident, The Tuscan Café specializes in on-the-go breakfasts when you’re headed to Mount Peter for a day of family-friendly snow fun. All coffee is brewed fresh daily at this Main Street mainstay, and breakfast includes everything from vegan scrambles to Tex-Mex burritos. Be sure to add a sweet treat on the side, as this café bakes muffins, croissants, and more each day.
The Windham Local Public House
Windham
Nearby: Windham Mountain Club
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Your local hang after hitting up Windham Mountain Club, The Windham Local Public House literally covers all your favorite cuisines, including Thai, Chinese, Italian, and more. Try the dim sum if you’re in town for dinner but dig into the breakfast menu for your mid-morning refuel. Steak and egg burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and ever-changing quiche flavors for brunch will have you ready for your second wind on the mountain, whether you opt to ski or snowboard.
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