Dining and Carry-out near Vassar
We are traveling to Vassar with our daughter's college swim team and other parents for a weekend swim meet later in January. We are looking for good and interesting places to eat. Good take-out for the team. Great sandwiches to take out for lunch. Would also like some choices for Vegans. Would appreciate input from locals and others that frequent the area. Thanks.
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Babycakes Cafe and Bakery, right across the street from Vassar on Collegeview, has very nice sandwiches, salads and soups, inccluding several vegan choices. I haven't been their since their recent expansion and they now are also serving dinner.I have enjoyed their breakfasts and lunch.
Coyote Grill on Rte. 9/South Rd. has a varied menu. Not great, but a good choice for a group with varied interests. Salads, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, etc.
Again, over by Vassar is Miss Saigon, for Vietmanese food. I have liked my meals there, but I am not an expert on Vietmanese food, -
applesauce23
Jan 7, 2009 08:40 AM
Right near campus:
Babycakes Cafe has excellent sandwiches and wraps, but the service is a little slow.
Thai Golden is about two blocks away and is very nice.
The Dutch Cabin has great nachos and pretty good Mexican Food.Take-out:
Lola's Cafe near St. Francis Hospital (about 10 minutes drive from Vassar) has delicious sandwiches for takeout. My husband's office gets wraps delivered from them whenever they can.
http://www.lolascafeandcatering.com/
Twisted Soul Food Concepts (about 10 minutes from campus) has really tasty empanadas, BBQ pork buns, noodle dishes, salads, and bubble tea. It looks like a total dive from the outside, but the owners are great and the food always hits the spot. It's very reasonable ($5.95 for three empanadas) and the food is fresh and delicious.
http://www.chow.com/places/23885
Soul Dog is a fantastic hot dog place right near the Poughkeepsie train station. It's a great place to sit down and enjoy a variety of hot dogs and wursts. Their fries are delicious as well.
Good luck with the swim meet and happy eating!
