Coal Yard Cafe
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Customers' Favorites
Crepes with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
Breakfast Burrito
Sweet Potato Hash
Two Egg Scramble
Breakfast Bagel
Falafel and Egg
Home Fries
Rice Bowl
Grits
Coal Yard Cafe Reviews
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This is a college town Cafe, right in the middle of Cornell University's hill district. There is very limited parking, but the food and service is exceptional. We stop twice a year on our return trip from a conference in Binghamton and haven't been disappointed.
So nice, we ate here twice! I had a larger group for lunch, and we wanted to be a fairly quick meal. The cafe it somewhat small, but the service is fast! We ordered at the counter, and within 10 minutes our food started to come out. It was DELICIOUS! Everyone raved about the meal so much, we went back the next day.
Had the sweet potyhash and cheesey grits! Both were delicious and especially enjoyed how crisp the hash was
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 3PM |
The Coal Yard Cafe offers a variety of tasty dishes, including a flavorful Shashuka and Falafel breakfast plates, and a delicious salmon on quinoa sandwich. The cafe features a small herb garden patio, and the staff is polite. Customers have enjoyed dishes like the falafel sandwich, rice bowl, and the unique Quack Jacks - Johnny cake pancakes topped with perfectly cooked duck breast and balsamic reduction. The cafe also offers a variety of interesting coffee drinks, such as the cafe niro, an orange-flavored coffee espresso. The cafe is known for its unique history related to coal, which is reflected in the menu. The food is described as delicious, the atmosphere as perfect, and the service as friendly. Customers also mention the cafe's cozy and historic feel, as well as the availability of outdoor seating.