You may have driven past them without a second thought. These two tiny restaurants just earned the title of New York’s best hole-in-the-wall spots.

A hole-in-the-wall restaurant usually means a small, hidden, or unassuming place that doesn’t look like much from the outside—but serves surprisingly good food.

Best Hole-In-The-Wall Spots In The Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley Post recently highlighted some of the best "hole-in-the-wall" spots across the Hudson Valley. Our readers highlighted:

Pete's Hot Dogs in Newburgh, NY

Red Pepper Diner in Beacon, NY

The Red pepper Diner in Beacon, NY has been called one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the Hudson Valley
The Red pepper Diner in Beacon, NY has been called one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in the Hudson Valley (Red Pepper Diner via Facebook)
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Holy Dog in Middletown, NY

Gino's in Wappingers Falls, NY

Shirley's India in New Rochelle, NY

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Best Hole-In-The-Wall Spots In New York

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So what' the best hole-in-the-wall spot in Upstate New York? Love Food named the best in each state, but couldn't pick just one in New York.

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Love Food selected one spot from Upstate New York and New York City.

This Is The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Eatery In Upstate New York, New York City

Best Hole-In-The-Wall Spots In New York

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