8 Best Burger Restaurants in Ithaca

“The NYS Orchard Burger is beyond amazing! My go to when I’m in town!“

“I think this is the best food in Ithaca, easily best food in collegetown - no contest. I eat here almost every week. Taproom burger and fried chicken sandwich are both fantastic. Fried chicken sandwich might be the best I’ve ever had !Two small improvements: fries are almost always too salty and the salad that you can get with your sandwich for $5 is poor quality. For $5 extra I would expect a lot better.“

“My wife and I have been to nearly all of the restarants in this town and sense the covid nonsense started the quality has taken a dive, the prices have only increased, and the service leaves us wondering . Not so at Uncle Joes. The food here is consistantly excelent, the prices reasonable, and the service on point. You will spend a lot more for a lot less on the other side of town.“

“This place is not to be missed. Best food found at any brewery! Great variety of food without being too complicated. Everything is sourced locally. Something for vegetarians and meat eaters. The roast beef sandwich is off the hook. Tender as butter. Pizza is perfectly thin and chewy with a generous amount of toppings. Not soggy just… perfect. The drink menu is wonderful. Something for everyone and the best in its class. From the multifaceted root beer, to the effervescent ginger beer to a broad selection of various styles of beer, including a sour and specialty barrel aged limited editions, this place has it all. Not into beer? that’s ok because they hv creative cocktails and a crisp dry easily drank cider as well. The ambiance is chill and creative. There’s bar space or tables to suit ur mood. When the weather is warmer they hv a patio that is large, inviting and nicely styled. Pups are welcome outside too! Looking forward to trivia night on Wed and working my way thru the menu. Haven’t been this impressed with a menu and its implications in a long time. The folks who work at IBC are so kind, patient, well informed and enthusiastic. Kudos to the Sunday gang Evan, Amanda, Jim(Bo) and of course chef Joe! Great customer service on all levels. Don’t pass up Ithaca Beer Co!“

“Five Guys just as good here in Ithaca, NY as it is in Morgan Hill, CA.“

“My husband and I came on Veteran's Day to have a late dinner after the gym. We got seated pretty quickly, and it wasn't packed at all. The majority of the customers were at the bar drinking, relaxing, or eating, etc.

My husband can eat a lot, so he took advantage of his free veteran's Entree meal while we also both ordered from the "2 for $26" special meal deal. We both got side salads and the Fiesta Lime Chicken (+$1.50 upgrade each). The food came out extremely quick, which we were happy about! There was a slight blunder that occurred when the kitchen sent out our food, but it was quickly resolved by our amazing server, who noticed he was still missing his second entree. Also, as someone who drinks a lot of water, our server quickly refilled my drinks, which I loved!!!

Overall, it was a lovely dinner night for the two of us who normally don't eat out as often. Our server was so friendly and attentative to us. Thank you for making our night!!! I don't remember her name, but she got sick tattoos!“

“Had the smoked wings with the buffalo sauce. They were fantastic. Will definitely be back to try other menu items!“

“Ordered Big Red Zone (chicken bacon ranch) takeout in person. Still tastes pretty good after 15 min walk back to my apartment even though it's lukewarm at this point. Marinara is just the right amount for a calzone although I'd prefer a warm sauce. Menu price $10.75 already includes tax, which is nice for diverse students at Cornell.“