Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ithaca

"I had so much fun serving her chocolate VEGAN cake to two hundred people who didn't know it was vegan and they all said it was the best cake they..."

Beatrice Collins

Yo Yogy

Gimme Coffee

"I stopped in at Gimme! Coffee after a short walk from the Hilton Garden Inn. The barista is well-trained and pulled a perfect shot for my Americano...."

Chris Trethewey

"Great local coffee shop chain! Location was small but had some neighborhood vibes going on inside. The pastries were fresh and the coffee was great!..."

Matt Daniel

"Got a morning hot Cappuccino in the local which was decent ok. A bit sweet to me tho I didn't put any sugar. No complaints as it's kinda personal..."

Pink Ly

"First time here and Gimme Coffee lived up to the hype. Fast friendly service and the coffee was..."

Steve Mulloy

"Gimme! is the best coffee chain (and shop!!!) in Ithaca, in my opinion, although the last time I visited was last August (the one in Gates Hall). As..."

Anne Dewanto

"Small coffee store with not a lot of indoor seating. But there is outdoor seating! Service was very quick and workers were..."

Daniel Nixon

"Great place for a to-go drink. Their matcha latte is great—many places have sub-par matcha so this is exciting! Very little indoor seating, but..."

Erin Murphy

"Fantastic coffee though the pastry selection was a bit small. All in all I enjoyed this corner shop but would have loved for more pastries and..."

Filip Galiza

"I run a coffee shop outta town and I always have to check out local shops! I must say, gimme coffee has a stronghold on this area but for good..."

Kali Havernick

"Someone got me the coffee while I waited in the car but no compliant about service or anything. I can tell you that this coffee was very good. I..."

steve smythe

"Really good espresso drinks. The coffees aroma is just incredible. One of the best I have had..."

Alex Aydin

"Attentive staff, great look, outdoor seating...the best iced Americano to date, and I run a coffee shop... this coffee is delicious, so smooth Go..."

Leo Cenimo

"I order Gimmie! coffee home to MD and I stop in to get it when in town. I enjoy the varieties and the staff is always..."

Laken Keeney

"Consistently great coffee. Done good snacks. I'm also appreciative of their whole bean selections and their available coffee-making..."

Gary Isaacs

"A robust, full throated espresso. friends who obsess cappuccino loved it. Various croissant options - the plain and almond were both solid. ..."

Jason Koh

"Authentic coffee bar serving perfect all coffee beverages, hot and cold. Cappuccino, machiatto, espresso, lattes, americano, brewed coffee. All..."

Mike Ertel

"I've had some of the best coffee in my life at this place...."

Jon

"Delicious coffee, but also sweet and friendly baristas who are unpretentious and flexible. Used a coupon and they let me modify the items, and gave..."

Kathryn M

Collegetown Bagels

89/100 (2136 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nova lox with cream cheese, tomatoes, onions and capers on a toasted Rosemary Salt bagel. On the side with an Iced Matcha Latte. It was a perfect..."

Beauti Unique

"Love this spot! Beautiful atmosphere. SOO many options. Staff very friendly. Quick service. Indoor and some outdoor seating. Highly..."

Jess

"DELISH!!! I loved the vibe, coffee, bagels and variety. I had to stop myself from visiting a third time before heading back to the Mitten state. Also..."

Elizabeth Woodford

"This place was recommended by some friends and Cornell Alumni. Plenty of space to sit and talk inside. Lots of options (not just bagels). I had a..."

Travis Gylling

"Glad Collegetown Bagels is still around! They were smaller and on the other side of College Ave when 30+ years ago. When I was just there last..."

Jeff Lee

"Have been to the area few times, but first visit to Collegetown Bagels, I must say it’s much more than the name says. Lots of varieties, food &..."

Robert Lo

"Great food, although I really don't understand the whole push towards massive salt crystals on rosemary bagels. Eating there is always a treat, in..."

An Zhang

"Delicious bagels. The bagel menu is extensive so i took a while to decide. The smooth menu was also big. You can customize the smoothie with whatever..."

Hong Hanh Dinh

"Went in College Town Bagel just to see what the talk was all about this place. My son and I had a Brunch at the place and gotta say, my taste buds..."

Timothy Greenwalt

"Absolutely the best bagel 🥯 shop hands down … I grew up in Brooklyn and I know good bagels… take it from me this place is worth the stop and..."

bulldod23

"Great place for coffee, snacks, sweets and excellent vibe to enjoy the weather. Loved the bagel especially the egg/Pesto one with the..."

Gaurav Kalani

"Good place for good sandwiches. Frickin chickin and Milanese are good if you like..."

Anuj Ashok

"Food is amazing, service is just as great. We have been everyday since we have been visiting Ithaca. The New Yorker, Italian, and Round House..."

Aaron Berger

"Ordered the Brooklyn on a Rosemary Salt bagel. Bagel was delicious, but the cheese could have used a little more time to melt. Would definitely..."

Danny Allegretti

"Yummy sandwiches and bagels, a staple for Cornell students. They have a variety of options that cater to different diets, including halal. That being..."

Sommaya H.

Inlet Island Cafe

Collegetown Bagels

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Bagels were really great. Very fresh and very filling in both the breakfast sandwich and the lox. I don't think I would get the matcha again; should..."

Courtney Rasura

"I had a sandwich on a za’atar bagel and it was great, very fresh and tasty. Their white pumpkin mocha was great too, the portion is awesome for the..."

Roma G

"My favorite coffee shop in Ithaca, but their WiFi has been iffy for months (November 2023 now). I sure hope they will try to fix it so I can..."

Sandra Lynn

"Bagels great, other things pretty..."

YC S

"Staff so friendly and helpful. Food is delicious. No skimping on cream cheese. Love this..."

Jay Davis

"Had the Six Mile Creek and a Catwoman and they were both..."

Josh Dobbin

"For what it is CTB is good. I do get somewhat frustrated when I ask for actual shots to be pulled for an iced latte and tip a lot as I know I’m..."

Mallory O'Donnell

"Excellent food and service! Prices fair but worthwhile. They had a help wanted sign that pointed out they pay a living wage. A business that is..."

Kevin M. Drury

"When we visit family in Ithaca every year we come here 3-4 times. Huge selection. Very consistent food. The coffee is enjoyable. Pastries are very..."

Alexander Ledbetter

"Nice selection of great things to eat. I got a pretty basic turkey sandwich which was very filling and delicious for lunch. Prices are very..."

Mike Ray

"Good vegetarian & vegan options. Not too pricey. Always tastes good. 4 stars because sometimes they forget to add the honey asked for into my coffee..."

BP

"This is my go-to when I'm feeling lazy or under the weather. I would call it a step up from McDonald's or Dunkin...but you pay for it. The prices are..."

Demi Perry

"Great food and a HUGE variety! If you can't find something you like here, you are very picky! Some of the best bagels I've had north of NYC. Tasty..."

Craig Scott

"Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Food options for everyone. Wheelchair..."

Annamae Scheuerman

"I am contemplating on rating them between 3 and 4. I would rate their smoothies 5 anyday. They make amazing berry smoothie and also a espresso+banana..."

Siddhartha Shandilya

"The breakfast bagels are the best. Highly recommend the California Sunrise, love the blend of guacamole, red onion, egg, and your choice of cheese...."

Beth Hulbert

"Loved it. I wish I could drink mate every single day. We got the mango and the lemon-lime iced mates and both were amazing. Super flavorful and very..."

Dani Marie

"Loved the atmosphere of the place. It's a very well designed Interior. The Latte that I got(fresh green hot) was..."

Brody

"Got 3 delicious sandwiches. Not a whole lot of variety but I liked the "make your own" option. More choices that way. Bread was fantastic, ..."

Karen Pastore

"I'm shocked at the reviews of this place. Did people go to the same place as I did? Creepy? Cultish? Rude? What?! This felt like a cute, quaint,..."

Mohit Gore

"I do love this place! Even better to know they are the only place opened 24/5 which is awesome because sometimes you go down from the Pikes Peak and..."

Nicolas Ruiz Pedroza

"Charming place and such a fitting atmosphere for Manitou Springs. Very nice staff and quick service. Delicious teas and smoothies. Did not have any..."

Ivona Ault

"Unique small restaurant, house made bread, and everything from scratch, you will love the sound of the lake while having the best sandwiches in..."

Irvin Sanchez

"My wife and I were passing through Manitou springs on our honeymoon and couldn’t help but stop in the building looked so cozy. The mango mate..."

Nolan Baker

"This is my favorite place. The mate teas are delicious. I always get the peach one. The new lemon lime one is also good. They used to have raspberry..."

Rose Dawson

"This place is suuuper awesome, I make special trips a lot just to come here. Atmosphere is very unique and cool, looks like an indoor rainforest..."

Daniel

Press Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

"What a laid back & peaceful tiny coffee shop! We stopped in after getting some donuts next door at the Gallery! The Barista was super kind & gave us..."

Heather Boswick

"I haven't had coffee here, but the hot cocoa was great. Place is pretty small inside - four 2-seater tables and a few higher chairs along the..."

Katie Moring

"Press Cafe was a delightful find while on a road trip (its had to find good coffee when traveling) It is so good to meet and chat with hands-on..."

Ashley Arnold

"Best espresso (blend only) and iced Matcha latte we found in Ithaca. Good service and beautiful shop. Stylish space, part of a cool development with..."

APS *

"Very peaceful café with a sleek, modern, but comfortable atmosphere. The coffee is very good, especially the espresso which is some of the best in..."

Adrian D

"Excellent oat milk cappuccino! WiFi and a decent place to work with quiet music, WiFi, but no outlets. Barista was very friendly. Best matcha latte..."

Max Larson

"Great menu options and breezy chill location. My go-to place whenever I want to take home the best Matcha and/or Chai Latte in town, no doubt! I've..."

Anne Dewanto

"nice atmosphere, duncan is amazing, cool-looking place with a great latte featuring cinnamon, honey and cayenne pepper. perfect for a cloudy cold..."

Antonio M

"Great place to grab a quick coffee and sit for a..."

Samantha Winterburn

"Very good espresso prepared..."

Martin Guerra

"Convenient location. Great light. Great service. Great coffee (I appreciate that they serve a local..."

Nana Potenza

"Excellent coffee, great atmosphere, super friendly and knowledgeable barista. Locally owned and operated. A must visit! (Took a few sips before..."

Lani

"One of the best Dirty chai lattes I’ve ever had - loved that it wasn’t too sweet..."

Kelly

"Got the matcha latte and it was delicious! Strong flavor and not overly sweet. The barista was very kind. Very small cafe with limited seating and..."

H S

"Absolutely delightful Cafe. Excellent hours particularly with most of Ithaca being closed early morning on Sundays. The coffee here was excellent and..."

Shannon Kauderer

"Their espresso is stellar. I wish their hours were..."

Mohammad S

"Stoked! As a traveler I find it difficult to locate cafes that pull a complex and beautiful shot of espresso. This place pulls it off with..."

BK Love

"Excellent espresso coffee. The skim latte I ordered was silky and the temperature was perfect. Would definitely come here..."

Eric

Ithaca Bakery

86/100 (3782 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Seating

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We swung by before a busy day for a coffee and breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and speed from the staff! They have a huge menu..."

Drew Hoover

"The food never disappoints! A lot of choices and everything is delicious. Great local beer and cider selection too. A must visit when in..."

Eugene C

"How can anyone not love this bakery? It is so unique because it's not only a bakery and cafe, but they serve alcohol too (they even do happy hour..."

Melissa S.

"Great bakery! Love the bagels! The Ira sandwich is really good too. Quality lox and cream cheese. Lots of seating and helpful staff. The coffee was..."

Matt Daniel

"First time visiting. Took my parents and daughter here and blown away with the options this place have with sandwiches, pastries, coffee drinks and..."

Mieko A Ozeki

"Amazing place! Great menu options, great coffee, good drinks. Nice selection of food for being a bakery. I highly highly recommend a stop here if..."

Jordan Pero

"Good breakfast bagel, good cubano, good coffee. I'll come back next time my travels take me..."

Laika Sawyer (KillerofPCs)

"Have been here both times I've visited Ithaca and have really enjoyed it. The lunch/sandwich menu is gigantic and has something for everyone. I like..."

Thomas Harner

"Went here for killing some time for a pitstop brunch with my friend. Been here for a year in Ithaca but this was my first time going to Ithaca Bakery..."

Anne Dewanto

"Everything is good. Very fresh! Great Turkey sandwich! Great bread! My Daughter is a student at Cornell. Every time I come and visit her I insist..."

Teri L

Ithaca Coffee Company

Wheelchair Accessible

"Every time I Am in Ithaca ,got to stop here love it, not only is There coffee great ,their sandwiches are to die..."

Deborah Chavez

"Went there for the beer... in the back, a great selection that you can mix 'n match and beer on tap... what could be..."

Rick Baiman

"Bought a splendid cup of iced coffee , fresh coffee beans for later , Irish Soda Bread slices , and fun beer . Can't wait to go again..."

Lisa A. Travis

"Ithaca Coffee Company (Triphammer) has a fantastic selection of cheeses and cheese dips! Right now I'm savoring the Victory Golden Monkey Cheddar..."

Philip Robinson

"Excellent coffee. Iced coffee had coffee ice cubes. Wonderful beer selection out back. Thinking of going back to try the on tap..."

Tanya Hauptfleisch Palmer

"Very friendly. Clean. Great WiFi. Overall a great place to stop..."

Adam Roger Armstrong I

"A favorite of ours! The vibe is always chill, the beers on tap are great, and the sandwiches are tasty. Love to grab a bite then do a little shopping..."

Jenna Howland

"Bartender Casey(?) Was fantastic. Very sociable gave good suggestions on tastings. Selection was nice prices are fare. Didn't order any..."

Bryan Wieske

"The best microbar in town. Head to the back in the afternoon for a draft, get a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy their prosciutto panini. Extremely tasty..."

Caleb Vogt

"A great local coffee shop. There are good bakery stuff too. If you want a quick bite, it's a nice place to go. Their coffee is..."

alhindimy1

"This place has absolutely fantastic coffee. They also serve pretty decent breakfast. I really like working here and I like the idea that I could..."

Zach Greenfield-Feig

"Wow the smell in here is amazing! Made me hungry instantly. It’s a great shop with wonderful staff and has some areas featuring local..."

Ali Vidler

"Coffee and Espresso drinks are great and consistent. Food and pastries are so-so to slightly above average. Could use some more vegetarian options...."

cgorange

"The barista for today around 2 pm was the best It one of the best cafe latte I had in this town will be back for more my friends enjoyed..."

greenday cat

"Good coffee and espresso drinks, although it depends on the barrista. Sometimes they make the lattes way too hot and that damages the flavor. This is..."

Clara E

"What a fabulous place! Really excellent coffee and coffee drinks, terrific food and that market! There's a huge variety of fresh cheeses, packages of..."

Lisa Garwood

"Great place, the inside was clean and beautiful. Friendly workers. I got a Chai latte, first time trying Chai and it was great tasting! Will come..."

caitlin spry

"Ithaca coffee company has become our family's favorite place to go out for coffee and breakfast in the morning! They also have fantastic beer..."

Heidi Keen

"This review cannot possibly do justice to all the Ithaca Coffee Company has to offer, but they make great coffee drinks and sandwiches (The Cubano is..."

Dave Burbank

"Had the coffee before. Never been in the bar. Lot of great craft beers from the area and as far as..."

Scott Conroe

"Behind the random strip mall exterior is a wonderful experience! Barista recommended London Fog oat milk tea. Wow! clearly made from their own..."

Kristina Campodonico

Cafe Dewitt

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the most delicious breakfast places in Ithaca. It's located in the hallway of the mall so it's hard to call it quaint. The service quite slow..."

Arthurious

"Food was delicious and service was great. Be aware that this inside (basically in a hallway!) So this isn't a cozy spot or a romantic spot, just an..."

Jay Villeneuve

"Had a fantastic experience with Ben from CD. I wanted a lunch catered for my brother’s bachelor party and they came through for us. Ben even went..."

Kia Orion

"Food was solid! So many locally sourced ingredients. And very reasonable priced. Staff was so so sweet and helpful, on top of refilling coffee,..."

Megan Holland

"Great little cafe love the weird little stores in the hall. Had breakfast here, the latte ☕ was very good and the Morning Glory sandwich was..."

Jeffrey Joseph

"Had a delicious brunch with friends on a Sunday morning. Staff was fantastic and attentive. Food was excellent and fast. We had a group six and..."

Maureen McEvers

"I live right nearby and love their service and locally-sourced food. Food is good, selection nothing too amazing, but just really solid. Free coffee..."

Jae S

"This place is AMAZING! Aside from the fact that you most probably have to wait for a long time during weekends, it's perfect. The atmosphere is..."

Ornwara Tritrakarn

"Great food and friendly service. Eggs, ham, bread and even jam are locally sourced. If you forgot how the real food tastes, do visit this small and..."

Alexander Bord

"If you are visiting Ithaca or are looking for a new place to go, stop here! While you wait for seating you can look at the menu or the specials..."

Hannah Grazul

"Good breakfast, great vibes. Staff was awesome, and the food was..."

Mel

"Enjoyed our breakfast at Cafe Dewitt. I haven't been back in about 15 years, and it is still a solid choice for breakfast or lunch. While the..."

Margaret Hahn

"Food is good, staff is great. Running a restaurant is not easy, being part of the food industry isn’t easy. I go here pretty..."

Yen

"A few months ago I stumbled across this place while shopping and if I hadn’t had a meal just before I would have stopped. I got the chance to come..."

Maribel Magana

"Best breakfast and/or lunch spot. Unique space. Cool staff. Amazing..."

Akimi Lounsberry

"This is a beautiful breakfast and lunch spot. Greeted and seated quickly and courteously, the food is always delicious! I haven't had a dish I didn't..."

Caleb Harned

"Safe during Covid times AND the food is delicious, we ate the Zoe salad, omelette and brioche and all were exquisite. If you’re in the area I..."

Tom

"Food was really good! Staff was extremely nice! Everything was very clean and social distant. Def..."

marina dee

Ithaca Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Visa

Highchairs Available

Accepts American Express

"Tasty food and many options. It is pricey, and the staff does not always pay close attention to each order. I suggest double-checking everything..."

Carrie Natale

"Great place for brunch today. Wonderful menu selection and delicious food. Highly..."

Kelly Kinard

"Incredible little bakery with a ton of homemade goods! They offer sandwiches for lunch, breakfast bagel sandwiches , deserts, baked goods, juice’s..."

Rudy Krupitza

"I can say I don’t go to many bakeries on my travels but I was able to stop in here and they were able to accommodate me in any way with my dietary..."

Cara Shubeck

"If you ever get the chance to check this place out, I 100000/10 recommend! Deb was nothing less than great! I’d go back here just for..."

Meghan Flaim

"I never miss this place when going to Ithaca. Great selection of sandwiches, panini,soups,and desserts. Parking can be a challenge, not enough..."

martha savage

"I always stop when I am in Ithaca. Usually, the service is great, and the people are friendly. This last visit the guy at the register, seemed as..."

Nicole Darling

"Had a delightful young woman Deb Donon who talked me into buying an eclair with my coffee. Really enjoyed my..."

judy baker

"The Roundhouse breakfast sandwich was easily the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had!!! Without that rosemary salt bagel it would have been..."

Kali Havernick

"a bunch of healthy and vegan options! everything was really fresh and tasty. really enjoyed my experience eating here Edit: came back again today..."

Sonia Mar

"I got the early bird breakfast sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. I also got an iced coffee, and was surprised how sweet the roast was, which..."

Emily Norris

"It was good, but WAY to expensive and they messed up our order then made us pay extra for their mistake. Not..."

Miranda Overbaugh

"Really nice iced latte and Fulton St Melt. Toasted chocolate croissant is amazing. (Update: May 2022: deli meat on the toasted Mexican bagel was cold..."

E. ARTI Wulandari

"Ithaca bakery was excellent, as it always is. Service top notch and friendly, food excellent and great selection. I would give it 6 stars if I..."

Chris Hully

"Thursdays are a new thing for me here, but the fun selection of desserts and hauntingly beautiful fresh bread make me want to come here every..."

NotADoctor

"What an awesome local place in Ithaca. The desserts are beautiful. I also got the tuna melt on a garlic bagel. It was perfection. You get two sides..."

Timothy Bee

Carriage House Cafe

"Really nice for coffee and scones! Lots of interesting flavors of scones - we got chocolate earl grey and chocolate ginger. Both were delicious...."

Urmilla Banerjee

"Mark has been here all three times we've visited over the last few months, and has always taken great care of us. This is the only place we've found..."

Aydan Scott

"I have to say that they have the best scones I've tried in my life. Scones are fresh, delicious, and soft. The salmon sandwich was okay but not as..."

Lorena Olvera

"Had a wonderful brunch. Excellent menu and not cost prohibitive for the value. The only glitch we had was as a party of five we had to wait a bit..."

Keith Pugliese

"It was a really nice spot! I had a scone breakfast sandwich that was delicious. After reading about the history, it was cool to note that most of the..."

Christian Cobb

"This café and breakfast spot is a must visit if you're a local or just visiting. Great options that will amaze you each bite. The staff is on top of..."

Louise Marie

"People may tell you to get the sconewich, but the pankakes are the new hotness. You may think of pankakes as a regular old breakfast, but these..."

Ari Yaffe-Inoue

"Scrumptious breakfast choices, great service, and cozy atmosphere make this place a..."

Carrie Natale

"A great place to get brunch! Excellent coffee and food, along with great..."

Chris Westersund

"Food is good but expensive. A good place to go for a special occasion but too pricey for a routine..."

Katie Moring

"Ordered the vegetarian strata and it was delicious. Service was..."

Joanne Lee

"I love everything about this restaurant. The food were amazingly delicious and the atmosphere was very classic and chick. I ordered an Omelette and..."

Maryam Azimi

"Great place for brunch! The scones are incredible; I particularly recommend their savory scones. The french toast is delicious too. Be warned however..."

Ana Maria Porras

"THIS. IS. MY. FAVORITE. PLACE. IN. ITHACA. I don't give a lot of 5 star reviews. Even the reviews I give typically have at least one negative. I..."

SQH

"The carriage house is probably one of, if not the, best brunch spots in Ithaca. We had Mark as our waiter and he was awesome at what he does! The..."

Brian Grafstein

"Even though they forgot to put in our order and our food was very late, our waiter was very apologetic and brought out free espresso drinks. The food..."

Hannah Thomas

"The atmosphere is great. A very warm, cozy, and rustic building that just feels comfortable. The food is very good. I had the pastrami salmon LT: the..."

Tim Abbott

Collegetown Bagels

Non-smoking restaurants

Delivery

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"CTB is a great place to have a quick bite when in Ithaca. The bagels and the sandwiches are good. Prices are also very reasonable. There are no table..."

William Ho

"Overwhelmed choice on the menu solved by just specifying what we wanted, and it was made to order! Delicious bagels and filling was exactly as we..."

Tony Heher

"Great bagels! The menu was overwhelming and I didn’t know where to look first to figure out my order. Ended up with a great plain bagel. The turkey..."

Matt Daniel

"Fantastic food. Amazing vegan options. The cookie butter chai was banger. Also the poppyseed bagel with veggie cream cheese hit the spot. Highly..."

joe pines

"Great place for sandwiches and bagels! Sandwiches are good! Also they have good breakfast sandwiches! Coffee was great. Indoor and outdoor seating. ..."

Alexander Shyshla

"Very nice place to eat breakfast/lunch and friendly staff. My only point is you have to be in one line to make an order, then go to another line..."

Salem Alnahdi

"The hype about this place is worth it. Everything is super efficient while still being very welcoming and casual. Huge amount of options for food, as..."

Jax Syms

"I’m coming from New York City which some say is famous for a little doughy ball of heaven known as the bagel, and I’d gladly eat these bagels and..."

David Berkowitz

"We have breakfast here frequently when we visit Ithaca. Food and coffee are very good. Cool atmosphere. Staff is friendly but they recently changed..."

Don Allen

"Great options! Vegans and veg heads friendly! Had the power plant breakfast sandwich. Vegan sausage, egg on bagel. Downtown Ithaca..."

Julie LeBeau

"Good bagels. Had a Bronx Bagel with a za'atar bagel, chicken sausage, pepper jack and avacado. I like the mediterranean twist with the Za'atar..."

Mike Graz

"It was a wait for our order (sandwich and coffee ordered separately, which TBH didn't make much sense to me...) BUT it was well worth it. I recommend..."

Justin Sisenstein

"The bagels here are great! Service was fast, do take note that drinks and food are ordered at separate counters! You order food first, then get a..."

Angelle Doherty

"A lovely place for a delicious breakfast. Bagels were super good and delicious, the almond cookie was great and the coffee..."

Wassim Ayass

"10 outta 10 you should get breakfast here. Best breakfast sandwich I’ve had in a long time. It’s laid back and in the heart of Ithaca. Do..."

Elliot Jacobson

Waffle Frolic

82/100 (1048 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an amazing waffle place! The waffles here taste so delicious- they also have gluten free options! Parking might be challenging, we parked at..."

DJ

"The food was good (I got waffle sticks). It’s an interesting concept to order at the counter and then wait for the food. The opening hours were a..."

Laura S

"Absolute GEM of a diner/restaurant ambiance. The fried chicken and hot maple syrup sauce delicious ! Also got Mr.Popular , S’mores waffle & the..."

emguscg50

"Waited in line for about ten minutes. I ordered a bacon cheese and egg waffle. It was pretty good. I added more bacon on the side. The caramel mocha..."

Sade O.

"Takeout food was delicious! Twin waffles with the toppings are very filling. They have AMAZING gluten free options as well. Just make sure to ask..."

Laura Bea Murphy

"The waffles are delicious, but there are no waiters and feel a bit without character. It's worth a visit (or more)..."

Ildiko P

"Awesome spot for vegan or non vegan eaters alike. The food is excellent and I love the eclectic feel. Staff was friendly and close to everything...."

John Prescott

"This beautiful spot was nothing less than an absolute delight to visit. There are a few aspects of life that make it as rich and beautiful and..."

Sophie Mintsiveris

"Cane because if the decent reviews and now I'm adding a 5 to their count. Entered and the employee greeted us and pointed us to the full menus...."

Ilyitch Nahiely Tabora

"The chicken waffle is soooooo good 😍😍😍 I love their maple hot sauce. The sweet waffles are also..."

A. W.

"Amazing waffles! Cornbread waffles are delicious. Maple Hot Sauce is what dreams are made of. Must go if you are in the..."

Jesse Mix

"Definitely on the more expensive end of things (expect to pay close to or over $20 for two people), however the waffles are worth it. They also have..."

Gabe Shakour

"I had a double waffle with Nutella, strawberries and coconut. That they managed to get fresh delicous strawberries in the middle of december really..."

Alisa Jung

"Hands down one of the best and most iconic breakfast places in Ithaca. Seriously, these waffles are to die for - from the classic buttermilk..."

Cat Ly

"Waffle focused restaurant. You can get any sandwich on a waffle instead of bread. Kids loved it. Fun concept in a central..."

ethan Mayers

"Stumbled upon this place while driving home from the Finger Lakes. What a beautiful location. The food is great. Lots and lots of..."

Mike Swauger

Manndible Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Wonderful cafe and the staff are absolutely incredible. They keep most of the eastern campus running, in my opinion. The curry bar on Friday is..."

Zachary Stansell

"Delicious bagels, burritos & curry!!! Best espresso drinks in Cornell! Awesome, friendly staff who are super quick and always pleasant. Eco friendly..."

Jennifer Veit

"This place is great if you want a quick coffee, burrito, or curry (on Fridays). Beware of other foods, though. Their eggs seem rehydrated and..."

jay staf

"I freaking love Manndible. If I could spend every day here, I totally would - the people who work there are amazing (so helpful, kind,..."

Veronica Osborn

"Great burritos. And the Friday Curry is a great lunch option. Good quality local ingredients that make a taste difference. Never..."

Gennady Uraltsev

"Great coffee and varied food items. Curry Fridays are a must! Staff is very friendly and professional..."

Adam Brumberg

"Fantastic and fresh food, but the establishment is separate from Cornell dining, just as a heads..."

Rishabh Singh

"Pricey but one of the best places to eat on campus. They don't take brb's..."

Quinn Halpin

"Great service, very good burritos for lunch and curry on..."

John Bakum

"The guy who makes the drinks is so nice. Never questions my espressos in the evenings 😅 he also makes bomb..."

Sidney Switzer

"The Friday Curry Bar is delicious. Service is fast and..."

Ana Cristina Barsallo

"Great burritos and curry on Fridays! Gimme Coffee seals the..."

Eric Miller

"Very nice coffee shop and restaurant. I usually get the poquito, which I always..."

Zachary Stansell

"It is very healthy selection of snacks/lunch to hold you over during..."

Darren Davis

"Friendly good food fair price, Good..."

charles Cox

"Good apple cider and coffee, closed during the..."

Jessica Zarkin Notni

Hound And Mare

Non-smoking restaurants

Coal Yard Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice quirky set up, attentive and friendly staff, excellent food and a very solid coffee. The sweet potato hash was definitely the star of the show...."

Deano M.

"Visited Ithaca for a few days this past weekend and loved the space here. Had the Sweet Potato Hash, with an extra scrambled egg on top and it came..."

Marcellus Windley

"Yum in the tum! I’ve only been here for brunch. Even though it is busy at that time (on the weekend), the service is excellent and the food comes..."

Nana Potenza

"Cute little cafe in the heart of Ithaca. Breakfast and coffee, great for a quick bite. Friendly staff. Parking was confusing as there's a residential..."

Nicholas Themelis

"Always so delicious! I drive to Ithaca from cuse just for these potatoes 😍 Hard to find seating sometimes, but it's a very small place, so that's..."

Lexi Chipules

"Found this small and local restaurant while I was roadtrip for fall foliage. Absolutely love the taste and price was very..."

Satyajit Ghosh

"Very small but cute cafe that was perfect for breakfast as we were travelling. The dishes are filling and delicious. They had taro milk tea, which I..."

Hong Hanh Dinh

"I recently started a Google maps list titled "great coffee" so I'll always know where to go for a good cafe in any given area (I travel quite a bit,..."

Yonah Edens

"Went to have a breakfast and the place is nice and quaint. The coffee is nice and I had ordered a sweet potato hash. The dish was appetizing and had..."

Parshad Mehta

"We've never really enjoyed the sandwich shops in Ithaca, until now. We like fresh and unpretentious ingredients, no greasy flavored bread, not cooked..."

D Bozz

Panera Bread

78/100 (1602 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great lunch menu with a good friend.... I enjoyed it very..."

John W Zanewych

"Love the new order from the table option! Especially since 5 grandchildren were with..."

Mila Meeks

"Good food. Love it. Usually short handed so things take a very long time, and the staff are so rushed they don't make eye contacts or make..."

Tammra Schiller

"They don’t call him Gold Standard Captain for nothin'! Andrew, the store's manager, makes me feel like I’m LUCKY if my favorite item on the menu..."

Miranda Kasher

"The food is good, although they are usually out of a few ingredients and can be very short-staffed..."

Hailey Hoang

"Friendly Service, Clean and the food was delicious and how could you not grab one of the bakery desserts ! I had the Turkey, Chicken Bravo Sandwich..."

Judy Russell

"good simple food. nice cozy place. very..."

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"Andrew was the best employee experience I’ve ever had at Panera! He was so helpful and..."

Sydney Brister

"I noticed that the tables, chairs, and booths were nicer than in other Paneras I have..."

Quinn Favo

"food is usually good. Never had an issue besides getting the wrong sandwich a few times. But my biggest gripe is the inconsistency with the..."

Derek Brown

"Even though the food is a bit pricy, this location is my favorite. The staff are always super friendly and patient when my indecisiveness kicks in..."

Allyson Brevetti

"The folks at Meadow st. In Ithaca are always amazing! Cordial and comforting and will always do their best to make you happy! The food is always on..."

Ian Yaeger

"Always good. This time I tried the Mexican corn chowder bread bowl. Tasted good and had a bit of a kick to it but then I'm a whimp when it comes to..."

William Doolittle (Billy)

"Great food and service. Bring some warm clothes though, cold in the winter cold in the summer. There is constantly cold air coming from the vents in..."

John Charles

"I attempted to order online so I could just pick up my food when I got there but I was having a lot of difficulties with it. Eventually it went..."

Erin Clay

"We are in town for 3 days. Tesla supercharger is close by the store. And I did like the Quality of the food. Who doesn’t 😄. Service was good...."

mei brown

Starbucks

73/100 (1770 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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Mid-range

"Mia is a wonderful server. She prepared me a Twix frappe, a drink of her own creation. Not only was it delicious, but beautiful! She is a..."

Iolite “Dollbie” Ocean

"Nice starbucks near Cornell it’s kinda crowded and a long wait for your coffee also not much seating but great..."

Sommaya H.

"Very nice place. The staff welcoming and sometimes, you can have free coffee. I don't know how but I got one for free..."

David Ngam

"I don't regularly go to Starbucks, but needed a pick-me-up and this was a good option. This Starbucks in particular had the quickest service of any..."

Jessica Roberts

"Consistently good service and coffee, and there's almost always at least one seat open for me to sit and enjoy my coffee and/or a book. It gets a..."

Jae S

"I live this place. When I didn't have money to pay for my drink they held the order until I did. They person that made my drink, absolutely love..."

Blyfe Cullen

"Went there two days in a row. The associate, Lauren, was great and totally sold me on something new and delicious. The next day I went back and..."

Atlas Marketing

"The baristas were really nice and personable, and great at making conversation while bringing out. The drinks were made quick and tasted really good...."

Carissa Casella

"Generally, the place has the quality I expect from Starbucks. They open early (6 AM) which I like. Once there was rap music playing which resulted..."

David Williams

"I loved stopping in today. I needed the vanilla bean frappacino. I also added money to my Starbucks card. The barista was so helpful. I asked her to..."

Leanora Mims

"Obviously they serve good coffee, coffee varieties, and rather pricey snacks. However, I was most impressed by the fast internet speeds of their..."

Caleb Alebiosu

"Starbucks inside Hotel. Bathroom key has to be requested and is in hotel lobby. Decent amount of seating lots and lots of plugs. "Comfy" chairs,..."

Ben Carr

"The music was superb. A little crowded for a Sunday AM,..."

Jamie Paul (Jamie)

"I always appreciate my starbucks trips. They're always so kind and quick with getting everything to you and I've never had a drink I didn't..."

Lindsay Fitzgerald

"Nice experience. Many changing faces, but the new Assistant Manager Nate knows coffee and how this place should be run. Stick around Nate, I look..."

EL Jackson

Dunkin'

"I placed a mobile order while in the parking lot. I hit order. The app said "Thank You!". I got out of the car and walked in. I see one coffee..."

Brian Raymond

"First time coming to a Dunkin’ location and I’m in love! Absolutely loved the sausage, egg and cheese English muffin and the coffee was to die..."

Harkiran Nijher

"This is one of the best DD's I have been to. The customer service was amazing and all the staff was..."

dawn Cowles

"No complaints. It was nice. Only been tinthis location, maybe..."

J B

"I come here literally 2 or 3 times a week. I always get the iced Chai lattes with light ice.... well this morning this is what I got... I understand..."

Abigale Bourne

"Quick fast service, hot coffee and hot food. I actually could est my bagel, some Dunkin donuts bagels are like biting into a car tire. Not here,..."

Jessie Rose

"The new manager Vicki is absolutely amazing. 💯 she needs to stay..."

Scott Stockton

"Great place to get a ice coffee ☕️ & donuts 🍩, bagels 🥯,..."

Chris Swatkowski

"My go to place for when I can't make coffee at..."

Socorro Varela

"This has to be the fast Dunkin I have ever been too. Not only was service quick, my order was correct and exactly as it should have been (hot food..."

Robert Horton

Starbucks

73/100 (1290 ratings)

"I had a great experience here. My drink is absolutely delicious and the staff were the sweetest people. The woman who made my drink gave me a..."

Lindsay Fitzgerald

"It wasn't as crowded as other Starbucks stores I've been too. Also the ppl there are pretty quick. Although they did accidentally mishear my order,..."

Phoebe Ahn

"Not only do I go to this place alot but I love the people. I worked with them for 2 n a half years friendly great care will talk to you if you talk..."

DragonSpice Sol

"Super nice staff who are very quick at getting everyone their..."

Veronica P

"Lady got the order down after 1 visits very good espresso Frappuccino..."

A. LeDuc

"They never seem to have enough people working here but it's a Starbucks with all the bells and whistles you expect. They remodeled the sitting area..."

Ryan Vooris

"Long line one person on. She was working as fast as she could. Give her a..."

Bren Potter

"Love the very berry hibiscus drink and the breads are so..."

Tee B

"They let me use the bathroom... even before I made a purchase. Oh wait... I'm white so... Does that..."

Matthew Keane

"Easy fast..."

Sonja Taylor

"My coffees are always made in a decent amount of time and taste as good as I would expect them. But... that boarded up window has been there for..."

Wesley Daunis

"They made a good cappuccino, compared to other local coffee shops. Prices are about the same as elsewhere, but there's the convenience of placing..."

Matthew Davids

"I love this store and all of the people who work here! Today Mia wrote this on my cup and it's the extra pep I needed for my first day ♡♡♡ such..."

Serene Duke

"I'm not sure what experiences everyone had that they didn't like the customer service, but I felt the need to say that every time I have been here,..."

Jax Syms

"Definitely a busy location but wait time is average for any Starbucks. They could use more indoor seating at this..."

Nicole Sorce

"Nice brand new ‘bucks with a drive through! Nice to have a real Starbucks without having to go downtown. (Target and B&N don’t count) Service was..."

D T

"The employees at this Starbucks location are extremely hardworking, considerate, and friendly. Clearly, they are understaffed, but the drive-thru was..."

Hallie Sussman

"We finally have a Drive-thru Starbucks in Ithaca! They are awesome! 10/10 the nicest people EVERY time (if I'm being honest that's almost every day..."

Hollie Ginalski

"So excited to have a better location for getting Starbucks when I come to..."

Nancy Perry

"Great customer service, I made an error ordering my drink and Logan was very kind and helpful to help me fix..."

Gio Cioffi

"everyone who works at this starbucks is a perfect beautiful angel and I love them all. they never..."

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