Daily Planet Diner
Daily Planet Diner welcomes you with its espresso bar, full range of specialty coffees and a well-equipped menu. It serves the area Sunday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to midnight and until 1 a.m. during weekends. Breakfast menu includes homemade buttermilk griddlecake, fruit waffles, omelettes, breakfast quesadillas and assorted cereals. Paninis, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soups highlight the lunch menu.
Although the portions are large enough to fill you, leave some room for its exclusive sundae concoction. If not, try the Duke of Earl's Egg Cream (a classic soda-fountain drink invented and perfected in New York City). Don't have a sweet tooth? Soothe your senses with Cappuccino Corretto (a steaming cup of coffee with an added zing of Kahlua). A printable discount coupon is available on the website.
1202 Rt. 55
Lagrangeville, NY
(845) 452-0110
dailyplanetdiner.com
The Villa Pasta & Grille
A quarter-mile down Poughkeepsie is the Villa with a soft, classy ambience. Opened since 1995, the Villa offers visitors and residents Italian and American food. The family-friendly restaurant has a "Mediterranean charm," its website describes.
For a reasonable price, visitors can expect large portions of seafood to pasta platters, pizza and pasta served with homemade sauce. Explore an exhaustive collection of veal, seafood and chicken entrees, along with traditional Italian pastas and signature sandwiches. The dinner menu features specials from the chef. The restaurant also has a full bar serving beer and wine. First-time customers can print a discount coupon off its website.
1167 Rt. 55
Lagrangeville, NY
thevillapastaandgrille.com
McDonald's
If you have Happy Meal buff in the backseat, you will be delighted to locate the kid-friendly McDonald's in Lagrangeville. Keep the kids' expectations low; although the young spirits can treat themselves to chicken fingers, burgers, fries and apple pies, there is no play area to entertain them. Located right between Albany and New York City, it's a perfect place to stretch your legs, freshen up and treat yourself to a familiar taste.
245 Rt. 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 485-3103
mcdonalds.com
