Blackbird Infoshop

587 Abeel St, Hudson, NY

★★★★★4.8(59 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Blackbird is a politically engaged community hub where the coffee takes a backseat to the mission—this is the place to find like-minded people over excellent locally-roasted cappuccinos and vegan pastries from Hudson Valley bakers. The cozy vintage bookshop aesthetic packed with essays and radical literature makes lingering feel purposeful rather than awkward, and the owner actively fosters conversations that go deeper than small talk. Skip it if you want a quiet third space; visit if you want caffeine with conscience and actual community.”

What to expect

Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

PastriesSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitCold brewMeetings

Google Reviews

Aaron Cowan

★★★★★9 months ago

Excellent selection of books; I encourage anyone who seeks neat vintage novels, essays, etc… to shop here. Owner was lovely and open to any conversation. There are some who might disagree with his political ideologies, but truly he was a pleasure to talk to, and if you want to…

Fatima H

★★★★★2 years ago

I had a wonderful experience at this cafe! The ambiance is incredibly cozy, and the almond croissants were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying them. I also enjoyed their iced maple latte, which was a delightful treat. The added bonus of a board game rack made the…

R C

★★★★★2 years ago

This and places like this must multiply across the Hudson Valley to help form a stronger foundation and network of people aching for social justice to help find like-minded folks to meet, discuss ideas, or just chill and catch a bite to eat, make a new friend or find a cool book…

Greem Jellyfish

★★★★★3 years ago

Loved being at this coffee shop. First of all, the cappuccino art was beautiful and it tasted smooth. The croissant was buttery and crispy. But what shocked me was this was the most political coffee shop that I’ve ever been in my life. Andrew who made me cappuccino said it was…

John Weber

★★★★★3 years ago

Fantastic place to grab a coffee and a treat. I was happy to hear the coffee is brewed locally in Rosendale. They have an all vegan menu with pastry’s and cookies from local bakers. There are Lots of gifts and trinkets for sale and there is even a community library! Wow! Next…