The Hudson Oven — Restaurant in Town of Cortlandt

here are good eateries all around us. Even some places that take GOOD up a notch or two to SPECIAL. And then there are the rare few that are hands-down exceptional, turning out foods that are both unique and astonishing and oh so wonderfully tasty.

Hudson Oven is that kind of place.

The small Croton on Hudson shop is humble. Tossing flour is obviously a dusty business. But one tiny bite of almost anything in this shop, and you'll know you've found something so rare it's akin to edible nirvana.

Yeah, I get carried away - good food does that to me. But this is something even more than that. It's really good food made exceptionally well, food that's been consciously crafted to be the very best possible, fit for a king but made available to the masses....

We're lucky around here. A few serious bakers have opened shops of late that all use freshly milled flours made from exceptional grains grown by local farmers. They are all creating breads and pastries that push the definition of delicious. Katonah's LMNOP is one. THE GENERAL BAKESHOW in Brewster is another. And HUDSON OVEN is up there with them, perhaps even better because of its unique approach to business. Read on. Last paragraph....

The sourdough bread here is like no other, Just ohmygod better than any other bread I've ever tasted in my entire life, crusty and airy and heavy and light all at once. And rich with the taste of real bread. A small cheddar biscuit was intense with herbs, the cider donut sets a new gold standard that puts every roadside cider-mill donut to shame. My last bite here was a scone, but I just don't have enough superlatives to describe it accurately. Trust me; you're gonna love it.

As you'd expect, food this good takes time and craft and great ingredients. And none of those are cheap to come by. So thinking that "no everyone can afford this" coupled with "everyone should try this" every Sunday Hudson Oven stuffs its big Bread Cabinet and sets it out for the public. Take what you like, pay what you think it's worth....

This place is win/win and I'll never get enough of...

January 2024, came here because a family member said this place has delicious Sourdough Bread. Since I have never been here when we arrived all the bread was sold. However, I purchased a small container of Split Pea Soup with Ham which was delicious when heated. The soup was not salty or very thick, it was perfect and I would buy it again if I was around the area. The interior of the shop is not large and they do have a few high top stools to sit on by the window. Honestly, in my opinion it doesn’t look that inviting to sit inside. It is more of a take-out and go place for bread or sweets. I did try a sample of their Onion Dip that was delicious and I would definitely purchase that on my next visit. Lastly, the staff and owner of the Hudson Oven were delightful to talk to. Note: there is parking on the side and back...

I met a dear friend halfway (Wappingers and White Plains) for lunch at The Hudson Oven. We were very pleased with everything! The service was personal, accommodating and friendly. The food was prepared with care. We had a delicious ham sandwich a tasty fresh beet salad and curried chicken salad. The sourdough bread was perfection and I can see why people come from all over to buy a loaf of this beautiful bread. I would have tried the soup if I had had more room! Of note. the place was crowded and there was a very demanding and unpleasant customer there. The gentleman behind the counter treated her kindly and attempted to find a way to make her happy. I believe he was successful. I recommend this sweet place for its good food and service. I’ll definitely be...