Best cinnamon roll in ithaca! Good coffee too and cute interior…read more Ambiance is nice- pretty spacious, easy parking, fun plants. The cinnamon roll is so good! Love the cream cheese frosting! The bottom is also caramelized which just makes it so much better! The cotija jalapeno scone was okay- I probably wouldn't get it again. I'm not the biggest fan of cotija in general- it's too mild for me... overall not a bad scone, just not for me. A very foamy latte- yum! Overall, I would highly recommend! You must get the cinnamon roll!

I'm a coffee snob from Houston and this is the best coffee shop in Ithaca, period. (Followed by a…read morereal period.) The aesthetic feels like an escape into a quiet city coffee shop with plants and natural light everywhere. Staff was friendly. Iced and hot lattes are both great. I'd never had a Tasty pistachio latte...until I came here. Ithaca is an incredible place, truly. But if you ever want a little escape or find comfort in city-level coffee shops, check out Botanist.

This is a great stop for a good cuppa. Reasonably friendly staff (busy but quick) often a 5 minute…read morewait in the morning due to a line. Does have a nice buzz of activity while you wait. I love all of the clever 20 or so live plants in the decor ( as a plant guy). Location is great with plenty of parking to be found. Only negative is that the place isn't bigger with some sit down seating. My hope is that they will bust down the wall to the right and get the laundry mat out of there so that there is more room for seating or the line.

Gimme! Coffee is a coffee roaster local to Ithaca, New York that ships nationwide, but has a few…read morephysical locations in town. I visited their location just off the north end of the Cornell University campus. It can easily be missed due to the small signage outside the shop, but if you keep a look out for the exclamation point logo on the side of the building, it's easier to locate. They sell a variety of their coffee blends and quite a few pastries. It's such a small place that they do not have any tables to enjoy your food or drink purchase, so grab and go is pretty much your only choice. Service was quick and friendly. We got an Americano, a mocha, and a piece of their coffee cake. While none of them may win any awards, they were a solid substitute for Starbucks which doesn't have much of a presence in town (plus you're sporting a local business). While I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit Gimme! Coffee, it's worth a stop if you're in the area and in need of a caffeine fix.

A cute spot in downtown Ithaca for coffee! My fav coffee spot in Ithaca!…read more We tried the rose matcha w oat milk & chocolate orange latte w almond milk. I preferred the chocolate orange latte- neither the chocolate nor the orange flavors overpowered the other. Delicious! I also liked the rose matcha- more of a subtle rose flavor. One complaint is that I wish they had skim milk. They also have charging ports and wifi which is nice if you want to work here. Lots of natural light but not much seating.

They have a pretty creative menu! I had their rose cappuccino with raspberry foam, it was really…read moregood!! Their espresso shots were pulled well and the flavoring is really good.

I'm going to dream about the Melrose breakfast sandwich months from now as well as their dirty chai…read morelatte. Don't judge me. This is a place that will spoil other establishments for you. We originally came here because we saw they have gluten-free bagels. And we need someplace to eat safely because of celiac. They made their OG breakfast bagel with a gluten-free one and it was a complete hit with my teen. So much so that we had to come back the next day as well. No complaints from me on doing that.

Stopped by Hound and Mare for breakfast on a busy Monday morning. A little bit of a wait but not…read moretoo bad. Had the Melrose sandwich and a Chocolate Donut - both were pretty good. The Lavender Latte (had it iced) was also very good.

Great coffee spot and got myself 2 bags of coffee beans…read more They mainly have medium roast but they still taste very bold

Parking is street. It was busy when we arrived with 3-4 in line and 3-4 waiting for drinks…read more They were churning them out tho and the line moved pretty quickly. As I saw online, they were already sold out of banana bread around 1pm. Bummer. I chose an oat milk latte ($1.50 up charge for oat milk) which was pretty good.

The staff here are so chill, the matcha menu is amazing and the food is so GOOD. It's also a very…read morecute place to hang out

Cute coffee shop in Ithaca!…read more The Kyoto cold brew was too acidic for my taste, I would not get this again. Strangely sour... and I love most black coffees. The matcha lemon cookie had a nice chew. The flavors individually were both good. However, the lemon overpowered the matcha- I would prefer these as separate cookies. Overall, I would maybe return. Nothing particularly stood out.

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.

A solid spot for brunch in Ithaca!…read more I wish it was located a tad closer to c-town, but when the weather is warm it is actually quite a nice walk (still definitely walkable even in the winter)! We tried the breakfast croissant, the breakfast burrito, and crepes. We also ordered a hot Razz Mocha and an iced matcha (both with oat milk). I wish they had more milk varieties (only had whole and oat). Everything except the matcha was super tasty! I really loved the razz mocha- I will definitely be ordering this again. The crepes were my favorite entree- slightly thicker than your typical crepe, more of a chew. Nonetheless, very yummy. I like the berry compote and whipped cream. I enjoyed the croissant sandwich- ours had lox and egg. Too much egg, but perhaps the right amount of egg if you just want an egg sandwich without meat... Burrito was fine, though a tad watery. There was a bit of a line when we came- Saturday around noon and not much seating. We took our food to-go. Better to come when the weather is warmer- there is more seating under the tend in the back. Have heard mixed things about their other dishes, but I will definitely be returning!

Busy place but line moves crazy fast! Great coffee!…read moreBreakfast had us come back 2x on a weekend trip! Servers were on service and personality!

I live on the west side of town and so was thrilled when I saw that FP was coming. The reason for…read morethe two stars? The majority of their tables are two or four tops or larger, and on weekends they're dominated by lone customers on laptops, sipping their drinks at a snail's pace (or obviously done consuming) avoiding eye contact and staying in their seat as they gaze intensely at their laptops. ‍ As a result, I've never been able to sit and enjoy this new contribution to the West End. Once I got a cup to go, and it was really good. Would like to try the food and sit but, sadly, my schedule only allows weekend café going. I cannot compete with the laptop lingerers. Owners of FP, if you're reading this, here is something I'm seeing when I travel around to cafés lately. Maybe something to try on weekends?? Unless you're fine with people lurking with one drink for hours on end and, taking away large tables from new customers?

The coffee here is nicely balanced and alone worth the visit. Not very crowded, though I suspect…read morethey're feeling the heat from Paris Baguette right across the street. We went with the avocado toast, freshly prepared -- we always prefer food made to order over something that's been sitting around. It looked great, tasted even better, and that bread was a real highlight. On the downside, we ended up with a lot of garbage -- mostly plastic -- even though we were eating in. Please swap some of that out for reusable items (like you've already done with the plates) -- the environment will thank you.

Went in out of the rain. I didnt love my choice but my husband enjoyed his. I would not go back, he…read morewould. I got an iced coffee with cream and sugar free vanilla syrup. They have no other lite or sugar-free options, which is annoying. The coffee itself was lackluster and the flavor was off. I didnt finish mine. My husband got the seasonal cherry pistachio latte. He said it is creamy, flavorful amd delicious. We were gonna get a bakery treat but they all looked old. We were there in the early afternoon. Service was good. Ambiance is loud as it's a small space. Tables were full, we sat at a bar. Overall, meh for me.

Good tasting coffee, Ever-changing origins, Delicious fresh baked goods…read more Another morning, another alarm-clock of coffee :-). "Gimme! Coffee"! We got some black and some with oat milk or dairy to-go. We got one Leftist espresso without dairy or sweetener, and one of their current special-origins. The espresso was deep, rich, and smooth, with dark fruit or chocolate overtones. Mighty nice. While we were there, July 2026, their special origins included Ethiopian Sidamo Washed and Colombian Caficauca. The one we chose, Burundi Turihamwe, had a sweet, slightly floral or citrus flavor, with a vanilla overtone. It was very bright and smooth, and blended nicely with oat milk and a little sugar. I think that would also be the case for the Ethiopian and this particular Columbian. Both of ours tasted fresh and freshly ground. We had a lovely fresh-baked scone, too, from a selection of nearly 20 pastries. Gimme! specializes in distinct coffee varieties we don't see elsewhere. This is a whole world of fine-tasting morning fuel and sublime leisure-sipping. We bought some Turihamwe whole beans to take home with us. Aaaah.

Gimme has some of the best coffee in Ithaca, and the State St. Cafe is a great place to set up shop…read moreand get some work done while enjoying the public WiFi. The staff is always friendly and happy to answer questions, and the baked goods, especially the scones, are a must-try!