50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Ithaca

“Fantastic Restaurant!! A must see and delicious healthy cuisine!!!“

“Enjoyed lunch here with my husband. Neither of us are vegan but we really enjoyed our meals. Quick service in a cute and clean atmosphere.“

“Have never had a bad meal here. The pizza is always delicious with fresh toppings and you can build your own with whatever you want on it for, no additional charge unless it’s a specialty topping. Then tonight, I tried the Cannoli pie for the 1st time… it was incredible… the crust was sooo good! We will continue to support🤩“

“We've been going to Dolce Delight since they opened & have always enjoyed their delicious coffee & baked goods, as well as the easy & homey atmosphere. The whole Dolce crew makes you feel like family.“

“You know when there's a wait outside that your in for a treat and this place did not disappoint.

I ordered the general chicken with broccoli and the chicken. Was crispy and sweet. I like that it wasn't breaded like most asian places. I'd definitely would come back here plus this place was recommended by our air b n b host. Thanks guys!“

“Holy MOLY these are AMAZING. We had the al pastor, carne asada, and lengua tacos. Not only is the flavor good but they also double tortilla and give you so much meat. I got 3 thinking they would be tiny but nope, great portions. Wish I lived closer so that I could go back weekly! Outside seating great for dog owners :)
Authentic as it gets.
Thank you!“

“Me and my boyfriend had a great time! Food was amazing“

“We both really enjoyed the pizza. Love the crispy crust too! Toppings were fantastic! We will definitely need to come back! We'll spread the word!!!“

“I've been having great experiences with Bibibowl, ate there almost everyday for lunch and dinner because of the healthy choices. But the new person (new guy?) gave me the tiniest portion of meat that I had to asked why it's so little compared to before; they didn't seem to get what I meant tho :(“

“Terrific menu ,service portions everything was delicious will return and bring friends.“

“Best place for a sub!! We love it here“

“Silo Fried Chicken – Food Truck Battle Edition Crispy, flavor-packed bird that came with “Truck Gravy” so good I briefly considered using it as skincare. The strawberry lemonade was fizzy which isnt my thing—but that’s a me problem. Ate it at their mobile bar like a civilized human. The owner? Cool as hell. I’d follow this truck like it owes me money.“

“Always a great experience !! Check out my review on Ithaca food dude“

“Lunch buffet is a great choice -healthy and quality food and great service. Life is service!“

“Just went yesterday while in Ithaca. Great pancakes and service!“

“This truck rocks. The owner is super kind and super talented. I only wish I didn’t live an hour away. No matter though…I’ll get a second job if I have to, to pay for gas. I want Circus Truck every day.“

“It was very busy. We weren’t in a hurry and really liked that they have so many options. All day breakfast and lunch. Can’t wait to go again“

“great pizza, my sister n I loved it“

“My boyfriend and I went here together for the very first time and had an amazing experience. The food was fresh, the service was quick and our waitress was very kind. The only drawback to our experience was the manchild in the restaurant when we arrived. He was sitting at a table with 2 others dining in as we were, and decided that screaming at the waitress, the chef, and 2 other employees was an appropriate course of action after there was a misunderstanding when he and my boyfriend ordered something similar and the manchild was accidentally brought the wrong dish. With an air of not so subtle racism, he accused them of doing it on purpose, and demanded all of their meals (his as well as his other two very unfortunate dining companions) be completely comped, to which the other unfortunate people dining with the manchild, all completely horrified of his behavior, paid their tab and wanted to leave quickly. The employees at the establishment handled the situation SO professionally and immediately did everything to remedy the situation, which made our experience there even better. We ordered food to go, and will definitely be recommending this location to others and returning here our next time in Ithaca. Hopefully manchild will stay at home and cook his own food next time- and again- kudos to the lovely staff at Saigon!“

“Just tried Mama Said Hand Pies for the first time… I started with a maple cold brew. It was made like the employee really cared that I enjoyed it - carefully combined and stirred and not overpacked with ice like other places do so that you only get a few sips of coffee before it’s a cup of ice left. And the cold brew itself was very smooth. Then I got the spinach egg and cheese hand pie. I initially thought they looked kind of small but they’re super filling so I was pretty full after one. The flavor was so good and the crust was fresh and buttery and crispy. I also got the sausage gravy and egg hand pie which was heavenly. And even though I was completely stuffed after two, I did try the cherry hand pie and loved the almond glaze on top of it. Can’t wait to go back to try the other flavors!“

“I have visited Ithaca several times and every time I am in town I eat here!!! Prices are modest and the food is delicious!!! Service is friendly and courteous!! Facilities are kept clean and orderly! Plenty parking and plenty to choose from!!! Bring your friends, family and colleagues you will love it!!!“

“Great meal today. Check out my review on Ithaca Food Dude 👍“

“Best latin American food in Ithaca! Their new bar has the best margaritas!“

“Everyone there is very kind. They did an incredible job on my custom wedding cake and matching cupcakes, including accommodation for several allergens. The guests raved about the taste and adorable decorations. Whenever I have a special event with desserts, I immediately call Rashida Sawyer.“

“My daughter and I love coming here and just sharing a delicious scoop of the best ice cream in town! Definitely worth it“

“Just had this for the first time the other day! It was delicious and the people were soooo nice! Food was done quickly and a good price. My favorite was definitely the chicken tikka masala done spicy! Yum! 👏👏👏“

“Awesome food great service“

“My boyfriend bought a piece of pizza at Press Bay Alley today from Adelina’s truck. I had already eaten lunch but couldn’t resist taking bite after bite of his pizza. The contrast of crunch and warm softness was perfect. The sauces, textures and flavors were fresh, thoughtfully balanced and paired, and the best way I can put it, is that you can taste the intention in this food. It is so hard to come by food that has this kind of presence. If you are going to eat some pizza, this is it. Bravo 💛.“

“It’s bread, pastry, and service!“

“The food was exclusively good I did subtract a star for the peststrami its was a little under cook to mine liking but beside that’s one mishap I decided to not hold it against them why I gave back it’s but there should be a option or well done or regularly cook but they do have a good menu and thanks for being a small business owner“

“Had an excellent dinner with great service on a busy evening. Fantastic! Thank you, Sunny Days of Ithaca“

“The Corned Beef Hash special was amazing! please make it a regular menu item 👌“

“The best place for Mexican food in Ithaca. Dos Amigos has been the shining light during quarantine with fast delivery. The brick and mortar in college town is wonderfully designed. I love being able to place a order online and get a text when it’s Ready to make the short walk to pick it it up. ❤️❤️“

“Graduated from Cornell in 2009 and I still think about my go to BLTease with Ginger Miso dressing 😂 So glad to see Temple of Zeus is still going strong and has a social media presence!“

“This was our first restaurant during a 4 night visit to Ithaca and area. I say that because we wanted to return later but unfortunately it was closed for two nights for a private event. My wife is celiac and she ordered the fish and chips with sides of mac and cheese and fries. She found the order plentiful and excellent. The fish was lightly breaded, properly cooked, and VERY tasty. The fries were excellent and the mac and cheese also tasty. It was a real treat for a celiac to be able to order delicious gluten-free fish and chips. I ordered the blackened fish and grits and it too was delicious and plentiful. Unfortunately, I gave this restaurant 4* because of the very long wait for our meals to be delivered and then for the bill to arrive later. And this despite the fact that the place was less than half full. However, the three staff were all moving very quickly and our server was quite helpful when we placed our order. So I suspect that maybe the restaurant was short-staffed that day or unable to hire sufficient staff. In any case, even with the wait we were willing to return if we could.“

“Very cool little cafe. The owners are very nice. My wife goes there 3 times a week.“

“Just dropped off our daughter at college and we were hungry from all the lifting! We wanted something relatively healthy that wasn’t too heavy. Spicy Asian was great! We got fried dumplings (ok, maybe not the healthiest 😝) and were so delicious - it didn’t taste oily and they might be homemade? My husband and I shared the chicken, beef and shrimp with broccoli in garlic sauce and it was amazing. I overheard the waitress tell another table that they make their own egg rolls, so had to try that! It was very tasty (I would have preferred some meat in it but it tasted very light-perfect amount of wrapper where some places have it too thick. Excited to take my daughter here when we come visit!“

“Very fresh, generous servings, delicious, clean and bright, friendly, helpful staff.“

“Great Ethiopian food made as per African cuisine snd served by friendly staff“

“I had the lemon artichoke pasta . It was excellent along with the service !“

“Wonderful, friendly staff and great food. Excellent prices and location - close to Ithaca Commons.“

“Excellent food, great service and the price was reasonable. Will be back on our next US trip.“

“We stayed at a nearby and wanted a real hot breakfast not one prepared and set out for everyone. This was not even a block away. We arrived right after they opened at 8:30 am so they were not busy. We were greeted immediately and told to sit where we wanted. Our drink orders were promptly taken. I ordered a latte and it was delicious. For breakfast my husband created a ham & mushroom omelette and I had the Farmhouse breakfast with fried eggs and sausage. The sausage was different I could definitely taste the herbs used, it was good. The breakfast potatoes were cooked just the way I like with skins on and browned. If we return to Ithaca I would definitely return for breakfast but they serve lunch as well.“

“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.“

“Went here for my daughters 12th birthday with some extended family so there was 7 of us and the hibachi experience was just amazingly fun here at Sumo! I highly recommend! Thank you staff and cooks!“

“It’s bread, pastry, and service!“

“I had a wonderful experience here! The food was delicious, I got the Mac and Cheese with chicken and corn. So good! The server was very friendly and attentive and food came out in perfect timing! Loved the overall vibe of this establishment.“

“Always and consistently the best burgers and ice cream!“

“This place is amazing , food is great Definitely authentic Italian food . We love it 100% ❤️ The only disappointment is this guy named Steve (sever) he’s so rude. The way he talked to he’s coworkers is unbelievable. No respect at all specially with young people. Hopefully the owners are aware of this guy behavior.“

“A warning if you get takeout:

They have no way of telling you that an item you ordered wasn’t in stock. I stood and waited for 30 minutes after I got the text that my order was ready only for someone to finally, *finally* ask if I needed help. Normally, everything is quick and fast- but ordering online during the lunch rush is a nightmare. You’re better off ordering in, or going somewhere else.“