28 Best Cafes in Ithaca

“Came for breakfast on a friends recommendation. Was not disappointed. Super quick and friendly service. Ordered the Pacific, and lavender latte, so delicious. Kids gave the doughnuts a big thumbs up. Will definitely go again.“

“Can’t say enough about this place. Kim provided one of the single most wonderful customer service experiences I’ve ever had in the short interaction I had with her. It was so good, I went right to my car and left this review. The breakfast sandwich was wonderful, and the iced coffee tasted fresh (I get it black, Lol). This may be the very first place I see a second time on a vacation away before I go.“

“Very cute environment friendly staff“

“Just had dinner and desert for the first time and it was outstanding. Service was great as well.“

“I would venture to say this is the best coffee in Ithaca! I had a decaf cortado, and it was executed perfectly. Not only is the staff friendly and knowledgeable, but they also know how to pull their shots and steam milk just right. If you're used to third wave coffee, this is the place for you!“

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“First time back since 2020; it's under new ownership. Classic Farmhouse was good but sausage had no flavor. The bread, which can totally make or break a sandwich, isn't the same as under old ownership and definitely not as good. Some fish tanks have shades of black/are dirty inside and a little gross to look at. Service was friendly and attentive.“

“I am proud to recommend Mrs Craig Vanessa for a selfless and reliable investment service. I was constantly looking for a reliable platform to invest and my friend introduced me to her platform and I realized this is the best platform to invest on because she maintains discipline in her investment relationship and strategies to ensure the complete transparency and credibility of her investors. She helped me gained $16,000 with just a capital of $2,000. If you want to be financially successful invest with her ASAP via WhatsApp through Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“Located on the Cornell University campus, The big red Barn is a wonderful meeting place for graduate students and exhibits. The parking lot offers a stunning view of Cornell's watchtower and landscape. Indoors is a cafe and plenty of room to stretch out with tables and chairs sofas and nooks here and there to settle in or visit friends. Housed in a renovated Barn the building has an old-time ambience that is accentuated with some new architecture that blends with the building seamlessly. The building is surrounded by lovely gardens.“

“? Yummy Alert! ?The crab and corn soup is soooooo tasty! Try it.Layout of the food area is a bit odd which creates a bad logistical flow for people getting food and those exiting with their food. Also, the staff are seemingly unfriendly and I swear I thought the guy serving in the hot food section was going to drip sweat into the curry. The older lady next to him served the rice so sloppy. The dish looked ugly because of how it was served and presented and so I left it. But, the crab and corn soup is fantastic!“

“For a quick pop coffee cafe, this is the spot. Rusty’s offers Starbucks products and sizes, getting coffee or lattes it’s worth the money for the size compared to other cafes on campus.Rusty’s also offers self-served pastries, pre-made sandwiches, and cold beverages. Service is quick and efficient.“

“The sandwiches are actually quite good. I like that it is open for a long time so if I miss the usual lunch time and can still grab something to eat. Also there is rarely much of a queue so it is perfect for something fast. The Big Red Barn also has sandwiches but it takes them longer to make them, in my experience.“

“The most friendliest staff on campus for Cornell dining. Real conversations and care for each order. I love my chai lattes from here and grabbing a quick snack in between meetings.If you are a regular staff will remember your order and go out of their way to make sure your order comes out in a timely manner.“

“Soups and Salads and Coffee!“

“EVERYTHING!! Vera L is the best hostess one could wish for, the staff become like family, the food and wine are delish, and the others one meets there are wonderful. Who might wish for more? ( unless less miles between home and " the hive"!!“

“It's a bit cold in there for us but the food, prices and atmosphere (the workers) are all very welcoming and helpful. Great choices for a hospital food court. Salad bar, hot meals and it all smells great !

Parking: Sometimes a little walk from the parking lot.“

“Novick's cafe has a very cozy yet refined vibe. I feel like I've been transported from Cornell to somewhere in a big city. As a student, it's a perfect location to grab a quick coffee/snack when leaving your dorm to go to class. Or it's also a wonderful study space (outlets on the second floor).

Wheelchair accessibility: I'm not sure if there's a wheelchair accessible way to get to the second floor, but the first floor is wheelchair accessible. There are a ton of flat paths outside that lead to Novick's. Even when there are stairs, there are also ramps beautifully crafted into the hillside with very gradual slopes.“

“Great variety of unique food choices and love that you can not only get breakfast, lunch, and dinner here, but also have a beer/drink at night.“

“Some of the best espresso I've found in Ithaca, and if you get it as a dine in, it's served with sparkling water, which is a nice touch that goes a long way. Baristas are incredibly friendly, and the overall atmosphere is very nice“

“Good place to be Good people , Good drinks Why not“

“I highly recommend Ithaca Bakery! However last evening I had an experience that was less than horrible! I called ahead to request a French Bread loaf be brought out of the freezer. I would be there in an hour to pick it up. I went to where I normally pick it up where I was met by who I assume took my order, his name was Steve. I was informed I had to pick up my order at the “pickup”counter, completely on the other side of the building. There I found a young lady taking way too much time making espressos and coffee for a line of people 6-8 people deep. I was then informed by Steve(who appeared to be helping the person making coffee) that I had to go to the back of the line to get my one loaf of bread??? There are numerous points of sale in this normally buzzing eatery and I have to wait 30 mins to buy a 5$ loaf of bread???? Why????“

“Great variety of unique food choices and love that you can not only get breakfast, lunch, and dinner here, but also have a beer/drink at night.“

“Nice atmosphere, clean and plenty of space between tables. The fall squash soup is great as well as the creamy tomato. Best deal is the duet deal. A hearty meal for less than $8 bucks. Agave lemonade is a sweet and tart favorite. Overall nice staff very quick to help and always pleasant.“

“Friendly service and delicious hot pastrami sandwich! ❤️“