Sweet Maresa’s — Restaurant in City of Kingston

A Bittersweet Surprise at Sweet Maresa’s

My sister and I never planned to enter Sweet Maresa’s. We had passed it before, and though it felt oddly familiar, we never went inside. That day, after leaving RUPCO (housing) without seeing anyone, we wandered down Wall Street in search of coffee and a doughnut. A kind stranger directed us to The Urban Fork, where we found incredible doughnuts—but no coffee. The seller suggested we try the bakery across the street.

Stepping inside Sweet Maresa’s, we were stunned. The bakery felt like a portal to our childhood home in Brooklyn. Our mother—a baker, seamstress, poet, and more—seemed to be everywhere. The Singer sewing machine, dressmaking mannequins, a seahorse statue, a peacock card, orange marmalade, pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness—it was as if she had left pieces of herself in that space.

Then, the most emotional moment unfolded. On a high shelf, we spotted something we had been searching for—our mother’s candy dish. Tears streamed down our faces. Seeing our reaction, an employee, who was also grieving a parent, handed it to me as a gift. Only later after going home and Googling did we realize she was Maresa, the owner herself.

Though we came for coffee, we left with so much more—memories, gratitude, and a connection we never expected. Sweet Maresa’s is now our bakery, and we’ll be back. If you visit, tell Maresa and Sarah that we sent you. You...

Updated 4/29/25 We placed an order for delivery for Easter and the packaging was beautiful and ready for gifting. Careful packaging of the items, handwritten tags, ribbons, and simple tan boxes delivered one message loud and clear, "we are about what we are doing at Sweet Maresa's." Not to mention, all items were absolutely delicious!

We stayed at The Gray Barn at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, and were told by several staff members that we should try Sweet Maresa's. We had not planned on going to Kingston on our way out of town, but I asked my husband if we could make a detour. I am always intrigued by the prospect of a vegan treat. The bakery is absolutely adorable with a fun assortment of snacks, gifts, etc. After browsing through these items, my eyes focused on the baked goods. I would have happily purchased one of everything, but my husband was the voice of reason. We decided on macarons, carrot cake ravioli, frangipane tart, and cookies. We did not try anything until we were on our way home (500 plus miles away from Kingston), which was a huge mistake. WOW! Everything purchased was unique and delicious! I cannot say enough about the quality, flavor combinations, texture, and on an on. My husband, who is not vegan, ended up eating his half plus some, which left me frowning because I did not...

We stumbled upon Sweet Maresa’s during our foster pup Mission’s very first road trip to Kingston—and what a gem of a discovery! The bakery is charming and warm, with a display full of beautifully crafted pastries, many of which you don’t typically see elsewhere.

We spotted homemade dog biscuits and decided to give them a try. At the time, Mission had just come out of the shelter and was still adjusting to the world. To our surprise, he loved the biscuits!

This week, we made a special trip just for that. The staff were incredibly kind and patient, even offering their special dog treats again to Mission. It made the experience feel personal and welcoming.

For us humans, we got the mixed berry tart—a perfect balance of crisp pie crust, sweet-tart berry filling, and a delicate crumble topping. We also couldn’t resist our favorite: the vanilla shortbread cookie, which is buttery, tender, and speckled with real vanilla seeds.

We’ll absolutely be back—both for ourselves and for Mission! Highly recommend this special spot for both dog lovers and dessert...