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    Café Jennie

    3.8 (19 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Tofu Bahn Mi
    Megan C.

    Cafe Jennie's is a Cornell classic. The space itself is great-when it isn't crowded. There's lots of natural light and it is pretty clean, so a great place to hang out or get work done. The food is excellent. I've tried a few things and I have yet to be disappointed. It is pretty quick to be prepared as well. The one downside is that it can get pretty crowded at peak times, so ordering takes a long time and you won't find anywhere to sit.

    Delicious & super reasonably priced bowl of clam chowder!
    Jill H.

    Stopped in for lunch during our college visit Cornell day. Convenient location on the bookstore for those needing to get to the next activity. Nice food selection. My son ordered a large bowl of the clam chowder for just $3.99 - a deal! I scored a taste and it was terrific. A great bowl of clam chowder; I kind of wish I'd ordered it, too! I ordered the Brazilian Chicken wrap. Tasty and satisfying. My only complaint was the spring mix of lettuce in the wrap didn't cut/separate well when I bit into the wrap making for less graceful eating. ;-) Insignificant overall. They had a nice fresh fruit salad as well which we split in addition to our meal. Seating is limited. It was a crowded weekend and we were lucky to snag a table.

    Dark Chocolate Orange Mocha
    Shivanie R.

    Best things on the menu: the chicken milano (INCREDIBLE) and cappucino macarons. I prefer the Peet's coffee drinks they sell over all the Starbucks-serving cafes on campus. It's much less sweet, and they're constantly coming out with new interesting flavors. The new holiday drink-- Dark Chocolate Orange Mocha is also worth getting. If you can find a spot, it's a lovely place to get work done too.

    Beef Brisket Sandwich ~$7
    Dongjing W.

    It is above my expectation. I had an illusion that I was not sitting in a campus cafe, with an amicable server taking to me my Beef Brisket Sandwich on a porcelain plate with real silverwares. They make their sandwich so exquisite. Bread is very special, crisp on the outer side, soft and punky on the inner side, milk/cream sweet scented, different from what I have had in other cafés, making me believe it is fresh handmade in store this morning. (They did claim to bake their jam filled croissants every morning in store.) Beef is tender, seasoned with grilled onion and cheddar. Sided with carefully laid garden green, onion and blue cheese. We all know blue cheese and beef are good match. I didn't mean to eavesdrop but the first-date couple at next table were so cute. ^_^ At least now I know American look the same as Chinese on their first date. The boy said this place was 30% overpriced, which I cannot agree. Can you find a more pleasant and economic place for you very first date? $7 for a sandwich.

    Jee K.

    Great things to eat here, the only problem is that there are usually not enough seats to go around during mealtimes or right after classes.

    Coconut black tie (cold brew with cream, coconut flavoring, and condensed milk)

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    11 years ago

    Green tea latte and macrons are good. Never get their sandwiches tho... People get sick from it according to what I heard

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    Hound and Mare

    Hound and Mare

    4.4
    (93 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    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.

    We stopped by Hound and Mare for breakfast and coffee on our drive back from a weekend in the…read moreFinger Lakes, and it was a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Clean minimal interiors, service is quick - order and pick up at the counter. There is ample space in the cafe to dine in. I ordered the avocado toast, which came topped with pickled onions and radish. It was fresh, flavorful, and I especially liked the addition of the radish--it's not something I would have thought to add to avocado toast, but it worked really well. I'll definitely remember that idea the next time I make one at home. My husband ordered the egg bagel sandwich with crispy kale. The kale added a nice texture and flavor, although he felt it was a little oily. We also had an Americano and an espresso, both of which were freshly brewed and made for a great start to the drive home. If you're looking for a good breakfast and coffee spot in Ithaca, Hound and Mare is definitely worth a stop.

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    Menu projected on the wall!
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    MIX Kitchen & Bar

    MIX Kitchen & Bar

    4.3
    (489 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I joined Cornell CHAARG, an organization (rather scammy one but that's beyond the point) dedicated…read moreto showing college-aged women that fitness can be fun and fulfilling. Anyways... what did I get out of it? An awesome group of people and well... MIX. Updating my review because MIX deserves a proper shoutout and I haven't done it justice. This place is unequivocally my absolute FAVORITE brunch spot. The selection is vast, the portions are hearty, and the staff? They're the kindest, most accommodating folks you'll meet. It's like they've mastered the art of making you feel right at home. And the food? Oh, the food is ABSOLUTELY divine. Every bite is a delicious reminder of why I've converted to the church of brunch. Seriously, I went from a casual brunch-goer to a full-fledged brunch enthusiast, all thanks to CHAARG for leading me to this culinary gem. My brunch game has never been the same.

    I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner at MIX, and all with varying levels of enjoyment. My recent…read morebrunch experience included ordering a Where the West Begins omelette, which includes "Braised short rib, butternut squash, red onion jam, spinach, smoked gouda". I wasn't sure how to feel about butternut squash with everything else (I'm not necessarily a huge squash fan - but I'm trying to learn to enjoy it), but the omelette was decent... it's the other side on my plate that looked less than appetizing. The biscuit was still covered in flour (and who wants to bite down on a clump of flour?), the cheddar hashbrown casserole lacked in flavor, and the brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal just... wasn't doin' it for me. Other recent experiences have been similar... there's usually one item on the plate that's flavorful or imventive (sometimes a main dish, sometimes a side), and the other parts of the plate are lacking. In reality, I think MIX is suffering a bit from rising food costs and inconsistency in their service and offerings. They've also changed the style of their menu from the original tapas-style to now being more typical entree options. Again... they've lost some of their innovative, experimental approach. In terms of ambiance, it really depends. I've been here for a work event and, because of the number of people, it was SO LOUD... they had also done a buffet offering for the event. As you can imagine, the food from the buffet was lacking, but that's often what happens when you're more mass producing your food (and it's left in a chafing dish, trying to be kept warm). On the other hand, I've been here for a dinner on a random night and was able to enjoy one of their Thai noodle bowls (and split some other apps with friends). The reality is that experiences at MIX are... well... a mix. Whether service, menu offerings, etc., I've found MIX's recent inconsistencies to be a disappointment. Will probably only visit in the future if it's suggested by others.

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    Allechant

    Allechant

    4.4
    (55 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This is hands down the best brunch place I have ever been to. Things to know: you NEED to call to…read moremake a reservation (seating is very limited inside). The owner is so kind. I accidentally missed my reservation because it was the day before and I hadn't realized but he still accommodated and we were able to be seated still in the barstool area. The food is amazing. I always order Eggs "Edinburgh." Best poached eggs I have ever eaten. I used to think poached eggs were mid and then this place opened my third eye. I don't even liked smoked salmon but they do something special here it is so good. I can't remember the dessert's name and its not on the menu but they have this orange/poppyseed/coconut cake that is the best cake I have ever had in my entire life. I feel like I'm glazing so hard it doesn't even sound genuine, but my truth is every single other brunch place is mid compared to here. It is a very cutely decorated place and the servers are so kind. I would go back to Ithaca just for Allechant's Eggs Edinburgh and cake. I think of their food often. I chase that high that those eggs gave me, but nothing ever compares unfortunately, and I am just left disappointed. One day I will be back for you, Allechant.

    Great spot for dinner in Ithaca! I love the house-made desserts!…read more I tried the mussels for appetizer which were very good. Not too heavy or salty. For mains I tried the vodka gnocchi and the cod stew. Both were excellent! I think if I were to return I would get the cod stew though- it is much more unique. Only complaint about the gnocchi is I wish there was more cheese on top. Desserts were divine! I love how they display them all on the table by the fireplace! We tried the pumpkin cake and the poppyseed coconut almond cake. I truly don't think I could pick a favorite. I wish the whipped cream was also homemade though. I came for dinner on a weekend night (with reservations). Service was solid. Overall, I would return! I will definitely be coming back to try their brunch!

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    Dining area @ Alléchant
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    Allechant

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