Guidebook for Andes
Food Scene
Fantastic burgers, good selection of beers, and a great mix of locals and weekenders.
123 locals recommend
The Andes Hotel
110 Main StFantastic burgers, good selection of beers, and a great mix of locals and weekenders.
Always packed. Fun people-pleasing pizza, a local favorite.
145 locals recommend
Oakley's Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill
44681 NY-28Always packed. Fun people-pleasing pizza, a local favorite.
Don't on this quirky breakfast/lunch place! Great food, much bigger inside than it looks. If you're in town, give it a try.
69 locals recommend
Arkville Bread & Breakfast
43285 NY-28Don't on this quirky breakfast/lunch place! Great food, much bigger inside than it looks. If you're in town, give it a try.
Solid soups, great salads, an amazing meatloaf, GIANT delicious coffees, all in a lovely space.
136 locals recommend
Blue Bee Cafe
114 Main StSolid soups, great salads, an amazing meatloaf, GIANT delicious coffees, all in a lovely space.
Sophisticated dinner in a beautiful locale. I believe they recently switched over to a Persian-themed menu.
187 locals recommend
Brushland Eating House
1927 County Hwy 6Sophisticated dinner in a beautiful locale. I believe they recently switched over to a Persian-themed menu.
You could walk here, it's so close! Beautiful outdoor space in the summer, and a cozy bar in the winter. You can get a nibble or just a drink in this space. Kid-friendly as well.
197 locals recommend
Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnYou could walk here, it's so close! Beautiful outdoor space in the summer, and a cozy bar in the winter. You can get a nibble or just a drink in this space. Kid-friendly as well.
The coffee shop in the front is great for breakfast and lunch, while the restaurant behind it is open W-Sa for small plates and cocktails.
59 locals recommend
Hollow
The coffee shop in the front is great for breakfast and lunch, while the restaurant behind it is open W-Sa for small plates and cocktails.
Great greasy spoon breakfast out of a (literal) train car.
69 locals recommend
Arkville Bread & Breakfast
43285 NY-28Great greasy spoon breakfast out of a (literal) train car.
Rosalino's
85 Main StreetGreat little right in town. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
EIGHTYMain
Upscale italian eatery – they also make their own pasta. Great cocktails.
Zada's
Cute new bar with two floors.
Always a good time. Great cocktails, casual-to-fancy food far for the whole fam.
23 locals recommend
Hamden Inn
35769 NY-10Always a good time. Great cocktails, casual-to-fancy food far for the whole fam.
Wine shop that now has tastings, cooking classes and other events.
10 locals recommend
Strickland Hollow Tasting Room & Bottle Shop
70 Main StWine shop that now has tastings, cooking classes and other events.
In the winter, make reservations for their weekly dinner series. In the summer they are open for their beers and small bites
Bovina Farm & Fermentory
In the winter, make reservations for their weekly dinner series. In the summer they are open for their beers and small bites
The Bull & Garland
760 Main StBritish pub meets upstate fare in a beautiful old farmhouse
Does it look like an abandoned building? Sure does! But follow the signs around back to experience Catskills only dive bar. Check their schedule for rotating food options
Belvedere Country Inn
10 Academy StreetDoes it look like an abandoned building? Sure does! But follow the signs around back to experience Catskills only dive bar. Check their schedule for rotating food options
As close to a bodega as upstate gets. Milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt and frozen meats in a shed. Just leave cash or pay online. Say hi to the goats while you’re there.
22 locals recommend
Dirty Girl Farm
114 Delaware AveAs close to a bodega as upstate gets. Milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt and frozen meats in a shed. Just leave cash or pay online. Say hi to the goats while you’re there.
Essentials
Filled with local veggies, meats and cheeses. And yes, it's good AND cheap.
58 locals recommend
Good Cheap Food
53 Main StFilled with local veggies, meats and cheeses. And yes, it's good AND cheap.
Price Chopper
165 Delaware Ave24 giant grocery store. Humongous. Get your big supplies here.
Freshtown
36 Bridge StAnother big grocery store with supplies.
Good selection of wines and liquor. There's no liquor store in Andes so stock up here or in Delhi.
37 locals recommend
Margaretville Liquor Store
774 Main StGood selection of wines and liquor. There's no liquor store in Andes so stock up here or in Delhi.
Wild Common Wine
49 Main StBrand new liquor store in town!
Everything Else
A gym and huge indoor pool open year round. You can buy a day pass or a punch card for multiple visits. Great for a rainy day with the kids.
46 locals recommend
Catskill Recreation Center
651 County Highway 38A gym and huge indoor pool open year round. You can buy a day pass or a punch card for multiple visits. Great for a rainy day with the kids.
Sightseeing
There are tons of great hikes in the Catskills, but this one's right around the corner. Flat for the first mile, then more of a mountain hike the next two. 4 mile total. HIGHLY recommended.
Andes Railroad Depot
County Road 2There are tons of great hikes in the Catskills, but this one's right around the corner. Flat for the first mile, then more of a mountain hike the next two. 4 mile total. HIGHLY recommended.
Shopping
Cute gift/clothing/home shopping in a beautifully restored historic general store.
9 locals recommend
Stewart's
Cute gift/clothing/home shopping in a beautifully restored historic general store.
Beautifully displayed, reasonably priced, tastefully curated. Forget a party dress, a winter coat, or an extra pair of shoes? Give it a look.
41 locals recommend
Clementine Vintage Clothing
7 Main StBeautifully displayed, reasonably priced, tastefully curated. Forget a party dress, a winter coat, or an extra pair of shoes? Give it a look.
The Stonehouse
92 Main StGreat home goods store in a tiny, quaint space.
This and That
110 Main StFantastic vintage all year round
Luck Dragon
Art supply store, lovely stationary and fabrics, and teaches classes as well.
Some of the best antiques in the entire area, especially if you like mid century furniture, sculpture, and art.
19 locals recommend
TANDEM ANTIQUES & DESIGN
119 Main StSome of the best antiques in the entire area, especially if you like mid century furniture, sculpture, and art.
Gorgeous printed stationary and eclectic/america-filled antiques
Blue Farm Antiques & Letterpress Printing
322 Main StGorgeous printed stationary and eclectic/america-filled antiques
Well-curated antiques and partnered with a boutique women’s clothing shop
7 locals recommend
Kabinett & Kammer
422 Main StWell-curated antiques and partnered with a boutique women’s clothing shop
Kria
801 Main StJewelry, shopping and stylish ephemera from a NY stylist
Entertainment & Activities
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdGreat skiing only 25 Minutes away!
Lesser known Ski Resort with a great, funky, homegrown feel. Locals swear by it over Bellayre, but be warned that it's not great for green-level beginners.
260 locals recommend
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill RdLesser known Ski Resort with a great, funky, homegrown feel. Locals swear by it over Bellayre, but be warned that it's not great for green-level beginners.
A bowling alley that also serves BBQ. Great for a rainy day or an evening hang.
69 locals recommend
The Ark Bowl & BBQ
42366 NY-28A bowling alley that also serves BBQ. Great for a rainy day or an evening hang.
Surreal mini golf based on Rip Van Winkle, with designs and paintings by artist Scott Hill
18 locals recommend
Putt Putt Van Winkle
New RoadSurreal mini golf based on Rip Van Winkle, with designs and paintings by artist Scott Hill
Arts & Culture
Fenimore Art Museum
5798 NY-80Great Folk Art Museum with lovely views of the lake.
Can't recommend this enough if you have kids (or you're just interested in historical buildings).
159 locals recommend
The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-80Can't recommend this enough if you have kids (or you're just interested in historical buildings).