Poppy's is a very impressive little spot that we've found that caters to the gourmet crowd. Sweet potato chips, grass-fed beef, organic selections... And the best thing is that everything is really delicious. You don't have to skimp on flavor to go green. Speaking of green, we love the jalapeno aioli, and the jalapeno mustard is also a must! The restaurant is quite small, only six tables, but the wait is never long. Coke lovers will rejoice at the fact that they have the real thing here, and by real thing, we mean made with actual sugar, just like back in the day. The burgers are the star of the show here, and they are superb.
184 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-2121

Homespun Foods is another organic restaurant that we're in love with. They keep it simple here and we appreciate that. You place your order at the counter, they bring you your meal, and when you're finished you take your own dishes back. The soup of the day is always a nice treat, and we love the breakfast burritos here though that's a weekend-only specialty. Dessert lovers will definitely want to try those spicy chocolate cookies. That's a flavor combination that you have to taste to believe, and it is good! Coffee lovers will also really love the roast here, which is a little less robust than what you may be used to at your favorite espresso shop, but very tasty and a great pick-me-up. Very highly recommended!
232 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-5096

Chill Wine Bar is another favorite on this list, really offering a great selection of wines in an atmosphere that is so warm and welcoming. There's a big after-work crowd here, as well as friends and couples coming to hang out later in the evening, and it always seems like they are packed with happy customers yet never too overcrowded. The bartenders are very friendly which makes us want to come back time and time again, and if all that wasn't enough, they also have live jazz on Saturday nights. Enough said. Chill Wine Bar is a true winner in our book.
173 Main St.
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-0885

We love coming to Max's On Main on the weekends to enjoy the live bands that play, and the best part of it is that you'll never find yourself having to pay a cover charge. The beer selection is incredible here, and they shift selections in and out with the seasons, so there's always something new and flavorful to try either on tap or in bottles. As for the grub, we'd recommend the pierogies and the fish tacos. Always delicious! The baby back ribs are also to die for. If we were giving Max's On Main an award, it would be "Most Likely to Be Mentioned as Favorite Restaurant in Beacon." Everybody raves about this place. Don't miss it.
246 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6297

Artisan Wine Shop is a true essential for the wine connoisseur. At the time of this writing, they have wine tastings every Friday and Saturday, from 4:00PM-7:00PM and 3:00PM-6:00PM respectively. They always know the perfect food to pair with that wine, and vice versa. If you want to choose your own wines, since they organize their selections by flavor and body, it makes it very easy for even wine novices to make a choice on par with an expert. You're sure to find some wines that you have never seen before, even if you consider yourself a vineyard pro. Wonderful food, wonderful ambiance, wonderful staff. You can't go wrong here.
180 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 440-6923

BJ's Restaurant is a must for those who love southern style barbecue. Delicious oxtails with meat that falls right off the bone just the way it should... corn bread that's perfectly baked with mind-blowing flavor... Gravy-covered rice that will make your mouth water... Delish candied yams and collard greens... and of course that famous fried chicken. After all that, you'll be lucky to have room left for dessert, but you'd be wise to save some room, because their cakes are out of this world. Don't miss this place, it's one of the best.
213 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-1221

School of Jellyfish is an interesting combination of coffee and tea bar, organic chocolate shop, juice bar, and restaurant. They've got a full menu of delicious selections including some really delicious soups and vegetarian platters. We love to sit around and enjoy some great conversation while noshing on their unbelievable organic chocolates and truffles, and when you pair that with a strong cup of java or perhaps your favorite tea, it's a real slice of heaven. The owners of this cafe have put in serious work to make this place as wonderful as it is, and we really love it. We're sure you will too. Very highly recommended.
183 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(646) 642-9263

Cafe Amarcord is a very nice place to dine, whether it's for an impressive lunch with a friend or a romantic dinner with your significant other. We're hooked on their mussels and veal, and of course you cannot go wrong with the filet mignon, but that's a given! They also have crab macaroni and cheese that is really unbelievable, and we'd recommend the braised short ribs over papardelle too. Really unbelievable flavor. The atmosphere is very nice and classy, and the servers put in extra work to make sure that you are truly satisfied. Really an all around pleasant dining experience!
276 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 440-0050

Beacon Falls Cafe has got to be one of our favorite places in Beacon to stop in for a delicious lunch. The bacon bleu burger is our absolute favorite thing there, and once you taste that you'll wonder why we don't put bacon and bleu cheese on everything. It's that good. Breakfast is also amazing here, with chorizo and asiago frittatas, French toast, goat cheese frittattas, mini muffins... so many different things to get your day off to a great start. Very highly recommended for any meal, or truly, EVERY meal! We love this place!
472 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-0172

Brother's Trattoria is a great Italian restaurant where you can nosh on all your favorite flavors of Italia in a really warm and friendly setting. They keep it pretty basic here, not quite what we'd call gourmet or "fancy," but that's what we love about it. It's great for nights out with the family and the kids, just relaxing in a comfortable restaurant with some hearty food. We really love their pizzas and the meatball parmesan sandwiches. For an easy upgrade (perhaps for that special date!) ask to sit in the dining room in the back. The decor is beautiful and the ambiance is very romantic.
465 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-3300