The Culinary Institute of America's six award-winning, student-staffed restaurants offer extraordinary cuisines in a variety of settings. Although securing reservations on a Friday or Saturday can require advance planning, same-day reservations are often readily available for lunch and dinner on weekdays.

Located just inside the main entrance of Roth Hall, the Apple Pie Bakery Café showcases the talents of the CIA's baking and pastry arts students and faculty, and features sumptuous baked goods and café cuisine. The full menu is available for takeout or to enjoy in our relaxed, reservation-free dining area.
The Apple Pie Bakery Café received awards for "Best Desserts" and "Best Lunch Spot" in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best Of The Hudson Valley" awards.
| "'Sinful cakes,' 'fabulous croissants,' 'really good' sandwiches and salads, artesian breads, plus 'the best pastries this side of the Seine' keep crowds coming to this Hyde Park cooking school venue run by 'amiable students;' 'tasty takeout' or a 'casual lunch' in the café overlooking a courtyard is 'the perfect way' for those on a tight budget to 'experience the Culinary Institute.'" 2007–2008 Zagat Survey |
Dress Code:
Casual dress, including jeans, sneakers, and walking shorts, is suitable when dining in the Apple Pie Bakery Café.
Where to Park:
Visitors can conveniently park in the CIA's two-story parking deck located in Anton Plaza where you can also enjoy breath-taking views of the scenic Hudson River from a 30,000 square foot terrace. Print a campus map.

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