To start the breakfast croissant sandwich I got was was AMAZING ! The bacon was the best part but…read morelike all of it was so so so good. The place is really cute but pretty small, it was crowded when I went but our food and drinks came out incredibly quickly so I was satisfied.

Very cute environment, With many good breakfast options, but…read morethe Mediterranean parts of the menu were a wee bit middling. Service was fine, they did a good job, no issues.

We had a Birthday Dinner at the Heights. The food and service were top notch. Our favorite was the…read morelava cake and crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and at least stop for dessert.

Had dinner at The Heights on a relatively busy Saturday evening…read more We had the Pan Seared Duck Breast, Jumbo Shrimp and Paccheri Pasta and Strawberry & Chèvre Pizza. All pretty solid except the duck being a little more done than we liked. Unusual combination of ingredients on the pizza but it worked well. The Lava Cake Soufflé for dessert was a nice finish to the meal. Friendly staff and our server George was terrific.

Honestly, the only reason I go here is because it's within quick walking distance. Especially if…read moreManndible Cafe (which is the eatery closest to my office) is crowded (or they don't have much in the cooler), I'll walk down to Trillium and grab something. Trillium is never going to be a location where I really enjoy going though. The food is generally more expensive than it should be, the food from the Chinese food bar is overly salty, their burgers are mediocre at best, and just... blah. If anything, I've just decided it's easier if/when I get to Trillium to just grab a pizza, or some soup, or even something from the cooler section, and then get to a cashier ASAP. This place can get really crowded, and I rarely end up eating at one of the tables because they're usually pretty gross (people leave trash in/around tables, don't wipe up spills, etc.). I know it's a campus location, so I try to generally lower my expectations. I'll meet people here for lunch from time to time (it's convenient when meeting with friends or colleagues who may work down campus), but it's rare. TL;DR Not my first choice. Generally just consider this place to be pretty "blah."

Everything here is pretty decent and reliable except for the ramen. Do not get the ramen because it…read moretastes horrible and they put weird ingredients like salad on the ramen (like ??). Anyway I usually come here for the burgers, pasta or burritos, all of which are pretty good. Lines can get really long right after classes end but otherwise great place to grab a quick and filling meal :)

One of the only places in the Commons with breakfast service, Monks doesn't coast on how they own…read morethe market. My confit mushroom omelet was just one of plenty of egg dishes on offer. You've got your eggs Benedict, your sausage, your usual American-style proteins. My omelet was just browned - very nice color - and not overcooked, which I was thankful for. That said I could've done with more seasoning. The home fries were pretty crisp; some too much so to eat. Totally worth a try!

Took forever to get food. Ordered seabass. Over 40 minutes with no one in the restaurant except me…read more Also ordered the garlic rolls and it was just reheated and didn't taste fresh

Located on the Cornell university campus. Great ambiance with wonderful prepared cuisine. Attentive…read morestaff that pay close attention to detail. Love this place for brunch with friends and family.

This was an entirely student-run operation, which already made it feel special and shoutout to my…read morefriend who managed to snag us seats. I was genuinely excited to check it out. The theme for the night was Pojangmacha, inspired by Korean street food stalls, and the vibes were on point. Our table of six shared the Korean BBQ short ribs (LA Galbi) for $24. The ribs were tasty but leaned a bit salty -- not a dealbreaker, but definitely something we noticed. As for the rice, it was a bit divisive. A few people at our table found the texture odd, but I didn't mind it. Honestly, I was too focused on the meat to overthink the rice. The truffle fries were $12 and were pretty good too although I wish the truffle flavor was stronger. The true star for me was the Strawberries and Cream dessert. I think it was around $6, but I was too busy having an experience to confirm. It was so simple, but so good -- like, how did I not know strawberries and cream could slay this hard? Pure joy in a cup lol.

Glenwood Pines jumped out at me given its great location on the west edge of Cayuga Lake just a few…read moreminutes from the heart of Ithaca. I figured it'd be a good, no frills lunch option with some distant lake views based on the pictures I'd seen online. There's no formal wait service as you have to order food/drinks at the bar, and also head back to the bar to pick up your food when it's ready. Food is served in clunky plastic take out containers. It was a slow wait as it took 20-25 minutes for them to prepare the food. While waiting, I had a chance to explore the interior of the place, and was quite impressed with their collection of bobbleheads on display. Some were of presidents, while many were of pop culture like superheroes/villains and animated television characters (I liked their line up of Simpsons bobbleheads)...definitely gave off some quirky dive bar vibes. We ordered a local beer, mozzarella sticks, a cheeseburger, and a chicken sandwich. The mozzarella sticks were the frozen food service kind without much of a taste, and served with bland marinara sauce. The cheeseburger was quite small and also lacked any seasoning/flavor. The side of onion rings were also underwhelming and not worth the cost. The chicken sandwich was probably the best of the items we ordered, but was mediocre otherwise. All in all, the food was average at best, with nothing being particularly memorable, so worthy of an overall 3/5 Yelp rating from me. While I wasn't expecting a gourmet meal, it seems many of the reviews you find online are inflated due to the views of Cayuga Lake off in the distance. While it's a really nice location, they could do better in terms of food quality, so I likely would not return, and recommend others to drive an additional 8-12 minutes into Ithaca for better quality food.

Great place to watch sports. Excellent crab cakes and…read morejalapeño poppers. The deep fried mushrooms were just so-so. The happy IPA on tap was delicious. Order at the bar. Bus your own table. Enjoy the view of Cayuga Lake.

Deeply disappointing experience this morning. We were…read morepassing through Ithaca and placed a takeout order before a time-sensitive appointment. The woman at the front (manager or owner) quoted us 15-20 minutes. At the 30-minute mark, I asked for an update and was told -- curtly, without eye contact -- that she had said 30 minutes. She walked away mid-sentence. The food finally came at nearly 40 minutes. Two omelets and a waffle. When she handed us the order, she informed us there were no utensils available -- no apology, no offer of an alternative -- just the boxes in a plastic bag. We had ordered takeout specifically to eat in the car. Eating omelets without utensils is not something a customer should have to figure out on their own. The wait and the missing utensils were frustrating, but what genuinely upset us was her attitude throughout: dismissive, impatient, and unwilling to engage with us as customers. In 20 years of dining out across this country, I've rarely felt so unwelcome. We had planned to return to Ithaca. After this, we'll be skipping the restaurants entirely.

Server and cook were very condescending when ordering!!! Ordered Scrambled eggs with ham and…read moreonions, heard cook and server complaining because I didn't order an omelet! Was looking for a place for breakfast most every morning, this will NOT be that place!

The chicken riggies are really good with the spicy plush sauce and Italian long greens. Would…read moredefinitely get again. The meatball pasta was really disappointing, though. It had much less depth than the riggies and felt very one note. A lot of angel hair pasta and two small meatballs. Adding at least garlic or basil to it would have helped. Clearly a locals place and servers are really friendly.

The service and atmosphere was excellence!! I had the rib eye cooked med rare w sauté mushrooms…read moreand enhanced my side to Alfredo pasta and all this was cooked to perfection!! Highly recommend this place!