Cornell Dairy Bar

Excellent Place

You can try a lot of flavors

Fantastic ice cream! Best I have ever had, and I've had a lot in my 64 years of ice cream-loving life! The entire experience at Cornell was remarkable. I recommend taking time to do the self-guided tour of the Dairy building, which would include the Viticulture science display. Don't miss the Botanical Gardens and Arboretum while on campus!

Ice cream is the best. Inside Cornell university

They’re always changing their flavors. I liked the mango, chocolate and Bavarian raspberry.

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Cornell Dairy Bar – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

A must-visit spot inside Cornell University’s campus. This place beautifully combines quality, tradition, and flavor in every detail. It’s perfect for enjoying a handcrafted ice cream or a fresh sandwich in a spotless, cheerful setting with truly outstanding service.

Visiting Ithaca without stopping by the Cornell Dairy Bar would feel like leaving something unfinished. This is our second visit to the university, and once again we were impressed by the excellence of their products. Every ice cream flavor is authentic, creamy, and perfectly balanced, each with its own unique touch that reflects the passion and expertise behind it.

You can taste the quality in every bite — fresh ingredients, original combinations, and a level of care that speaks for itself. Knowing that behind these creations stands Cornell’s renowned Department of Food Science, which educates and advises major companies in the dairy industry, makes every scoop even more meaningful.

A place where passion for good food meets academic excellence. Without a doubt, if you’re looking to try something truly different and of the highest quality, this is the perfect place. 🍦🎓

Nice selection of ice cream. Very nice staff.

Great ice cream, dairy gallery and service. Fun to see a different part of campus.

They serve student created ice-cream flavors.

Among all my college days, there’s a memory that will forever remain etched in my heart, as vivid as if it happened yesterday.

Truly the best ice cream experience of my life.

Great stuff

Amazing one! Many seats inside, but you can also eat outside. Their own ice cream is perfect! There're a lot of tastes available. Sometimes they run out of some, but it happens everywhere. The place is very clean. The staff is extremely polite, friendly and positive

Great place to visit, can't wait to go back.

Not always open on Sunday, but was open as of 9/14/25. Pretty good ice cream, scooping was fair/generous.

I know you can get the ice cream in the cornell store but nothing beats going to the store itself (they have special merchandise). The seasonal apple maple ice cream was to die for. Also got some special souvenirs, including cheese and a mini carton of milk! Love this place.