Mel the Bakery is a much-loved Warren Street institution serving excellent espresso, pastries, and breakfast items. The croissants and morning buns draw a loyal local crowd; by mid-morning it fills with a mix of Hudson regulars and weekend visitors off the Amtrak. A straightforward, unpretentious spot with good coffee and better pastries — the kind of place that quickly becomes the first stop of the day.
Address: On Warren Street, Hudson, NY.