Sweet Maresa’s

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 lovers alike.

⭐️An excellent bakery! We instantly liked it when we passed by while strolling through the city, so we decided to stop by after our walk. The place was beautifully decorated for Christmas, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere. The baked goods were outstanding, and everything was tastefully packaged. A delightful experience overall!⭐️

When I see a sign that simply states “bakery,” I step inside! Like many of the shops in the area, it was open, airy and had a lovely vibe. The pastries looked so delicious so I ordered a box of cookies, which resulted in me getting a cookie for free! The shortbread cookies looked especially good. They have some seating indoors and more seating outdoors to enjoy a sweet treat.

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 won’t regret it.

The sweetest bakery! Their macaroon flavors are unique and delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful. They have cute accessories and gifts from local vendors.

Sweet Maresa’s is simply the best! Their cake was absolutely phenomenal—you’d never guess it was vegan just by the taste. Every guest at our wedding was blown away, with many saying it was the best cake they’d ever had. It became the talk of the reception, and everyone was raving about how delicious it was. From the smooth and easy ordering process to the seamless pickup and, of course, every last bite of the cake, everything was perfect. If you’re looking for an unforgettable cake that just happens to be vegan, Sweet Maresa’s is the only choice. We couldn’t be happier!

It was my first time visiting. I had some questions and the girl behind the counter was very sweet and helpful. All the cookies and pastries looked delicious. It was nice to have gluten free options as well. I also loved how beautiful the bakery was decorated. The friendly greeting made me feel welcomed. I will definitely be back.

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 want to share!

This bakery is delightful! It's beautiful inside. All the cookies, pastries, cupcakes, and brownies are gorgeously displayed. The most delicious treat I tried was the chocolate raspberry tart! The strawberry oreo was great, also. I got two sweet cards and a cute tea towel. Got a cheese that I didn't try yet. So many cute things to browse. They had a Paulie Walnuts sticker! Go support her. She makes her own vegan butter without palm oil! Palm oil destroys orangutan habitat. Be aware.

The cookie was dry, literally fell apart onto the table. It what was really galling was the pretentiousness of the place. Lovely decor, but the women who "served" were so full of themselves, and not for much. I would not support this establishment. Do yourself a favor. If looking for good coffee, cookies, donuts, etc. go to Caffe in Woodstock. Lovely and not pretentious like this place.

This is Vegan pastry opulence at its finest. Sweet Maresa's is a delicious fully vegan bakery on Wall St in Kingston, NY. Sweet M's is such a game changer- even if you moonlight as a Vegan every so often- like I do. The setting is crisp, inviting and welcoming. There are kitchen textiles, candles plated on vintage opaque green glass cake stands, packaged dried fruit, unique greeting cards, etc. But it's actually Sweet M.'s off-white walls that really make all her Vegan pastries pop. This top-end bakery sells mountains of tasty, flaky and moist goodies. Trust me, they're tasty! If you only have time to eat one pastry, make sure you eat it here. You know the usual options of raspberry bars, thumbprint cookies, macarons, cookies? They're all here- Veganized! The thumbprint cookies, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter, Raspberry Bar I picked out were ALL delicious. My top favorite was the thumbprint and hubs, who rarely dabbles in anything Vegan loved the raspberry bar. If you want to abstain from the dairy+eggs like I do from time to time AND you just need your sweets, Sweet Maresa's owner has your back. This has become our favorite place to find unique and flavorful vegan goodies.

Everything about this bakery is charming...the sign out front, the interior design, and the service! Immediately upon walking thru the door, I smelled chocolate. Naturally, I had to get whatever it was --fudge brownie with walnuts. I also ordered a mint chocolate mini cake, pistachio cookie, marzipan cookie, peanut cookie, and the lemon yogurt cake. These desserts are some of the best I've ever had...and I've tried A LOT of desserts. If you are in the area of Kingston, I suggest you make a plan to try these desserts out for yourself. You will be happy you did. And to top it all off, it's vegan! So awesome!

Came in here specifically for coffee since I just drove three hours to visit Kingston, New York. I loved the vibe and the aesthetic, but the downsides were only had one coffee option, which was cold brew. The only sweetener they had was sugar, they didn't have any flavored simple syrups. This place was mainly a bakery. I got a chocolate croissant and they couldn't heat it up due to not having the facilities too. They also don't have bathrooms here, which I found is pretty normal for Kingston, New York. Overall, the food, staff, aesthetic and vibe was immaculate.

It all looked fabulous and the staff was super friendly. Went there to buy vegan cheese they carry and just about bought one of everything else. Will definitely be back!

Stumbled upon this beautiful and very creative bakery/confectionery! I bought some macarons to share with the family as part of my birthday celebration. There were such delicious varieties! The store smelled like a bakery should and it was spotless. Staff super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Such a cute place!!!! Let me first start by saying, I am not a vegan. However, this fact is completely irrelevant when u taste the first bite of a cookie, cupcake, or oatmeal whoopie pie sold by this amazing bakery. If you're in Kingston stop by!!! Not overwhelming sweet, which is smart because you can really taste all of the flavors.

I've tried Sweet Maresa's macarons before (from their co-location in the East Village in NYC) so I was excited to actually visit the bakery in Kingston when I was in the area. Hands down-- these are some MAGICAL MACARONS. Some of the best macarons I've had. OK, I'm no macaron expert but these are expertly done. Some flavors hit and some flavors are a miss, I think it really depends on personal preference. Luckily the flavors rotate with each season. I usually order them during the holidays because you can get usually try their chai flavor (amazing) and they are pretty to look at so they make good gifts. During this visit the standout was the coconut (which I would recommend only if you love coconut). The strawberry milk one lacked real strawberry taste. I also tried their pistachio + almond cookies. Both were OK and didn't really pack flavor-- overall they tasted like sugar cookies, texture was good though. I would stick to the macarons. Seating was super limited in the bakery and their outside seating didn't have any umbrellas on a hot sunny day so we took our things to go. The ambiance doesn't really invite you to sit and enjoy your baked goods-- there are a lot of bakery knick knacks all around the shop so it was fun to look around and discover cute little baking things (or vegan chocolates) but we had to take our goods to go.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Tried a pumpkin snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin sandwich cookie and a pistachio raspberry cookie (for 3 of us!). All yummy. Didn't realize until later that all items are vegan. Coffee and Chai also good. We'll be back.

Really clean, beautiful, and well curated bakery specializing in vegan options. The pastries all looked delicious. I got 4 of the macarons. There were some really creative flavors to choose from. I went with the chai, rose, pear and clove, and earl grey. All were delicious. Slightly chewy with the perfect level of flavor and not overly sweet. Highly recommend!

If Paddington Bear opened a bakery, this would be it, haha. The vibe is kindness and beauty. Everything tastes decadent and is always super fresh. 100% vegan with ethical (no child slave labor) chocolate. Friendly, caring staff. Maresa is a remarkable pastry chef. Her cupcakes, marzipan cookies, and macarons are magical works of art made with love and creativity. It's fun to sit in the window of this cozy, sparkling shop and relax. If getting macarons, pick up a few extra because once you get home and eat them all, you'll wish you had more. Since moving to the West Coast, I really miss this place.

Such a cute gem of a bakery. So many yummy treats to try. I loved the variety of macaron flavors. The staff was super helpful and patient with my group answering all the questions. A very pretty place that radiated spring with all the colors.

Was walking around Kingston and walked into Sweet Maresa's bakery. The pastries looked and smelled delicious! Can't wait to visit again!

One of the best bakeries hands down. Absolutely amazing desserts and many that just happen to be gluten free.

I think I picked the wrong thing to try. Both my son and I got a slice of cheesecake. It was by far the worst cheesecake I've ever tasted.

Very good bakery: clean with loads of vegan treats. I am always pleasantly surprised when I can choose anything and not have to worry about dairy. The macaron was a sweet burst of flavor. The s'mores cookie, however, just tasted like a chocolate chip cookie, nothing special except it's extra stickiness. The grapefruit soda was very very good and I loved the bits of pulp. I really liked how much they had to offer, even late in the day.

A wonderful bakery in Uptown Kingston. We have returned frequently for their beautiful tarts, cashew cheesecake and it is hard to resist the cookies. We haven't yet tried the macarons, but they are soooo pretty.

This is a nice cozy bakery that makes great vegan pastries. The staff is friendly and efficient. They handled the line quickly and the macarons are unbelievable. The chocolate chip cookies and the pistachio cookies are also wonderful. I'm glad I am several miles away from this place or I'd be I. There every day !!

This place is very cute! I decided to check it out during my lunch break and tried a rose water macaron, which was fresh and delicious. I was obsessed with the decorations on the macarons, they were beautiful. Very charming bakery!

I stop here every now and then when I'm driving upstate to my brother's place by Rhinebeck. Him and his wife and kids (lots of kids) are all vegan, so I can generally get a good variety of treats for the house. The bakery products always look lovely and the store's overall aesthetic is very nice, but I find the actual taste and flavors to be very hit or miss- some things are excellent, some very mediocre- but there's so few vegan options upstate, so this spot is certainly filling a void. However, the staff very frequently are unwelcoming, sometimes to the point of outright rudeness. They seem to treat their paying customers in a very snobbish manner for some reason, which is unfortunate. I often walk out wondering why the overall experience was so strange, but I guess it's just something that you have to live with if you want to have a vegan dessert in the Hudson Valley.

The ambience is fairytale Lake perfect light pink and crystal settings, beautiful brass bars, and glass all around. The macaroons are next level and consistently fresh. If you haven't gone go you'll love it.

The service was really bad.also the Pistachio cookie I bought itched my tongue all night. The salt on the raspberry tart was too much. And the coconut cupcakes was tough. I don't recommend this place

I love this place and their fabulous macarons! They have some oversized ice cream macarons just like they make in France. They also carry some other gluten free desserts as well. The space is adorably decorated and one can sit there or walk around uptown Kingston to enjoy your sweet purchase.

definitely worth stopping in, I loved the macarons, shortbread cookies, and pistachio cookie. they also have some other gift items that were cute, teas, jams, etc.

The cookies are amazing and a must try if you come here. The staff is always so friendly and delightful. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners too and they are as sweet as the baked goods they sell.

I am tempted to review this place three times so that I can give it the 15 stars it so deserves! My son was on his way back from college for the weekend and decided to surprise his mother, bonus dad & little brother with cupcakes from Sweet Maresa's. I was the first to taste his little surprise. Needless to say the other two cupcakes did not make it to their rightful owners. As a southern woman, brought up by generations of skilled cooks/cake/dessert makers... I must tell you that this was most delicious, scrumptious, amazing absolutely to-die-for nugget of heaven I've had the pleasure of tasting since my dear Mamaw passed away. Mmmm Mmmm!!! It was slap your grandma good!!! You absolutely MUST visit Sweet Maresa's!

Marvelous little boutique bakery in uptown Kingston that specializes in Gluten Free deserts and the most wonderful macaron selection this side of the world. It's very obvious that they take great care in everything they make and will take the time to tell you all about their wonderful selections. Try the basil cake with jam - we keep on going back for more!

This shop is owned by an artist and it most certainly shows! Every detail is well thought through and absolutely stunning. They make everything from scratch (all the way down to the butter and jams!) the people are lovely and the vibes are just amazing. I got the iced chai and fell in love! Next on my list to try is the macaron ice cream sandwich! This place is a must try.

Amazing vegan bakery! All of their baked goods are phenomenal and I always place an order for the holidays. The best cookies, pies, and cakes in the area!

Really great addition to the wall street/Stockade district. The shop itself is bright, clean and elegant. There isn't a huge selection, but what they have is thoughtfully presented under a display case at the front. I'm not vegan and I'm a bit of a macaron snob, so even though the vegan macarons looked really pretty, at $3 each I decided to pass in case they weren't very good. We chose a anisette biscotti and a chocolate walnut brownie. Both were outstanding, especially the brownie. The young women who served us was super friendly and was happy to chat with us about the shop, the owner and the area. Would definitely return here.

Where to begin? I went in here for the first time last week and the place is absolutely beautiful. The two women working there were also unbelievably friendly. And now for the treats. I got two cookies and four macarons. I bit into the first macaron and decided I needed to pace myself because it was so incredibly delicious. I guess I blacked out for a minute or so after this because when I came to all four were gone. I can't wait to go back.

my smores cookie was so good! very chewy and fresh! the whole place smelled like cinnamon :) i would def. come back here! the staff was very friendly too. nice seating at the window!

I thrown away everything that I bought. Coffee, macaroons. Rude service. Will not be back.

Very "cutesy" looking store with lots of hipstery pretty products to buy like dishes, keychains, pistachio milk (bunch of random, aesthetically cute things!) As for the baked goods, I tried an earl grey macaron and a chocolate chip cookie. Macaron had a good earl grey flavor and maybe a berry-ish filling. Kinda sweet and for $3 for one small one I would probably pass next time. Chocolate chip cookie was delicious but kind of small compared to other bakery portions.

To be fair, I didn't pay attention to the fact this is a vegan spot. With that said, this is the worst baked goods I've ever had in my life. Some of that can be attributed to the dietary restriction, but my G$d, what garbage. Whatever you do..DO NOT DRINK THE COFFEE.

one word: AMAZING. The whole Covid situation has had me exploring upstate NY like every other weekend so I stumbled upon Sweet Maresa's after learning that they have gluten free AND vegan desserts here. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but oh man, this place is phenomenal. The interior is gorgeous and sparkling clean. The vibe here is friendly, and the pastries are 100% worth the (almost) 2 hour drive from the city. I got the (gluten free + vegan) macarons (passionfruit white chocolate, apple butter, lemon poppyseed, maple pecan) and a gluten free chocolate raspberry tart. The macarons were delicious, not dry, and not too sweet. I could have easily eaten all the macarons i got in one sitting. No shame. If you're coming here - definitely get an assortment of the macarons. Once you have one, you'll want more, plus if you have a long drive ahead of you, you'll need something to make it better. The chocolate raspberry tart was a dream. Absolutely rich, decadent, and divine. They apparently do shipments of their pastries to Confectionary in the East Village so i'm thankful there's a place close to home where i can get my fix! Next time i'm in Kingston, i'm stopping by here for sure.

This high end, fine pastry bakery is a welcome addition to the Uptown Kingston dining scene. You will not find a huge assortment of treats, but rather a carefully thought out display of 5-6 types of cookies, bars, tarts, cheeses, etc. (including macaroons) as well as the ability to special order. The stone fruit bars...delicious. The cookies...delicious. My favorite...the "Raviolis" (think the most decadent Pop Tart ever... delicious. The prices are a little in the higher side for Uptown Kingston, but the taste and richness of the desserts makes it worth it. The space is bright, and clean, but seating is limited to 6 spots (might be a problem once the nice weather goes away). My only real issue is the lack of coffee available to enjoy with your pastry (I'm much more of a grab one item, sit and enjoy kind of person vs. bringing home a box). They have a line of French Presses on the shelf and I'm hoping that is an indication that the option is on the way. Welcome to the neighborhood! Wishing them much success.

Absolutely beautiful bakery. Friendly staff, delicious and unique cookies. Highly recommend!

Unbelievable and delicious treats! we got the churro macaron, marzipan cookie, strawberry thumbprint cookie. so delicious and flavorful!!!!

I have been in this place several times and I must say I am not Impressed and think the prices are outrageous!!!!!. ($20.00! For a small coffee crumb cake that is certainly nothing special). Not worth going there! There are certainly several shops along the same street that have outstanding homemade scones, cookies, muffins, pastries and other goodies at a fraction of the prices!

DELICIOUS. First off the decor is adorable but secondly the food is great. We got cookies, macaroons(which I normally don't like at all), and biscotti. It was all so delicious we finished it all before we could even get home. They also have coffee for sale as well

We are completely addicted to these macarons. That being said we just ordered a custom birthday cake for my sons birthday. It was extraordinary. We had a gluten free chocolate cake with strawberry preserves and pistachio icing. It was outrageous. You must go here and eat all the things.

Okay. So. I recently announced to the few people who listen to me that I had given up my quest to find incredible food outside of NYC. I live in Queens, where they say to "come hungry" for a reason. And so a few years ago, at my sister's COVID-time wedding in her backyard, I tried a cookie from Sweet Maresa's. It was a "cookie" to me until I took a bite and chewed a bit; then, the cookie wasn't a macaron, it was a revelation. "The best cookie I've had in my life," I told those same few listeners. Maybe I said it so loud and so often, I threatened to steal the show at my sister's wedding, but these cookies deserve their own show. My sister is no longer a newlywed and she and her husband have a one year old child now. A lot has changed. But these cookies have not changed. THESE COOKIES ARE THE BEST COOKIES IN THE WORLD. And they're vegan! (Which is at once impossible to believe and part of the real magic.) I grab at least a half dozen every time I come upstate to see my sister and her family. Best freaking cookies in the world. The macarons. No joke. And they're not even in NYC - what a joy. Go get some right now.

Long time supporter - fist discovered these macarons at a Catskill Animal Sanctuary event many years ago. The treats are delicious but communication with the business is difficult. I ordered a box as a gift for a friend and the system put my name as the recipient. I used Sweet Maresa's contact form twice last week to ask that the name be corrected and called the shop yesterday and left a voicemail and never heard anything from anyone. I saw my order shipped this afternoon and I still have no idea if the name on my order is correct or not. :(

Maresa is amazing, but the ice cream sandwiches are more amazing? Is that possible? I averaged 2 ice cream sandwiches a week during Covid summer. I regret nothing. They are the size of a small but glorious island. Someone said online that they are big enough to share. I will share these with no one but myself. I also have strong opinions about the marzipan cookies. They are delicious and chewy. Also not for sharing. Tell people to go buy their own cookies. Maresa baked many wedding cakes for friends over the years. Whenever I go to a wedding and they don't have a Sweet Maresa's cake, I like the wedding less.

Love love love the look of this space and the variety of macaroons. Every one that I've tried so far is amazing! Great place to grab a treat when you are craving something sweet and there are lovely packaged items for gifts as well.

This is honestly like heaven for people who love sweets. So many vegan options, best macaroons I've ever tried! Every single thing I've tried there has been exceptional. This shop is one of the reasons why I always wanna come back to NYC!

The macarons are delicious! I had them at a bar in town and fell in love! Now I have been mack to Sweet Maresas a few times and made sure to bring macarons to all my holiday parties, hug hit!