407 MAIN ST / POB 22,
ROSENDALE, NY 12472-0022 ~~
TEL: 845.658.3355
Artisan Baked Goods
plus Vegan, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free,
Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free & Organic Treats.
The Alternative Baker ~~ a Hudson Valley bakery ~~ Where Taste is Everything.
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The new Alternative Baker location in Rosendale, NY -- exterior shot
The new Alternative Baker store in Rosendale, NY -- interior shot ![]()
This is the web site for The Alternative Baker & Lemoncakes.com
The Kingston Store is now closed after 11 years. Many thanks to our loyal customers. We hope to see you at the new place:
EASTER MENU
(PDFs, 91K download)
PASSOVER MENU
(PDFs, 41K download)
SEE OUR CURRENT MENU
(PDF, 131K download)
The Alternative Baker (lemoncakes.com) is a traditional storefront bakery located in the town of Rosendale, in Ulster County, in the heart of the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. We specialize in lemon cakes (and lemon bundt cakes), which are widely renowned, as are all of our handmade traditional and alternative baked goods.
We also bake wedding cakes.