Lagusta’s Luscious is an innovative chocolate shop and café that has become a New Paltz landmark for those with a sweet tooth. Committed to 100% vegan and ethically sourced ingredients, chocolatier Lagusta Yearwood and her team create stunning hand-crafted confections – think bonbons filled with rosemary caramel, Earl Grey truffles, pink peppercorn ganaches, and more. The shop itself is cozy and colorful, often filled with the rich aroma of melting chocolate. In addition to truffles and bars, they offer hand-pulled soft caramels, toffees, hot chocolate, and limited-edition holiday creations (like chocolate skulls for Halloween or heart-shaped boxes for Valentine’s). Lagusta’s also houses a tiny café where you can sip a spicy drinking chocolate or fair-trade coffee. Each treat from Lagusta’s Luscious is a work of art that reflects a passion for animals, social justice, and of course, delicious chocolate.