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!

I absolutely love this coffee shop! I work at the dance studio that's in the same mall, and it is…read morewonderful to be able to run in and grab a quick drink or snack. The staff is always lovely, the food and drinks are stellar, and the atmosphere is very calm. It can be quite busy, especially when they have bands playing, but they always do their best to get you in quickly. And even if it is busy, there is plenty of seating. One of my favorite spots to bring my out of town friends!

Great prices and super fast service. Oftentimes when you choose a local coffee shop over the chains…read moreyou're sacrificing something. Definitely not the case with Bru. Great atmosphere, baked goods, and drinks all at a fantastic price

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 cafe I've been coming to since my very first few days at Cornell. The crowd is usually…read morefrom architecture, as it is housed in the building adjacent to the Milstein hall architecture studios, but so many other majors come to hang out here. The location is definitely the most convenient, and overall the staff is friendly. They do have an espresso machine which is great, and overall prices are not terrible. It definitely is rather hidden considering its location in the basement, but maybe that's what makes it even cozier.

I think there have been some improvements here. You can order a pourover now, the line may move…read moreslightly faster due to the fact they no longer take cash (which is also a downside, as far as I'm concerned, when I just want a cheap coffee and don't want to have to use my credit card to do it), and the tables are now brimming with outlets. The layout is still off, though - the line seems to form in the opposite direction of where it should (pastries to grab should be on one side of the register, so you can pay for them, then coffee/milk on the other, so you can grab them after getting your cup...lids are still nonsensically in the middle). The whole flow just sort of continues to fail. And I think the number of coffee flavors has been reduced, at that.

Prices are listed NOWHERE!!! That is not hyperbole. A person with an iPad cones out to take your…read moreorder, and you'd think that would help them have your order ready by the time you pull forward but that's not what happens. The music is loud and it is niche-- I think 10% of visitors can tolerate it, and I think less than 1% would consider it their favorite genre.... There are two lanes, neither is labeled and for first-timers, there is no way to know that it doesn't matter which lane to get in. There is no "abort" lane if you change your mind. My drinks were exactly as I ordered them, so that's nice, but for 1 small decaf half sweet caramel breve and one large energy with blue raspberry, it was $16. I don't know which is worse, thinking that they were both $8 each (yikes!) or thinking that there were different prices and that one of them was MORE than $8. Also, there is no walk up window. They painted the words "walk up" on the windows and propped open the kitchen door, but no one greets you if you stand there for 5 minutes.

I pulled in since the line wasn't too long. The young lady outside taking orders was SO pleasant!…read moreIt was my first time and she was very helpful and very knowledgeable of the menu. She helped me customize my drink. I think they have more options than Starbucks . My drink was quite tasty although a little on the sweet side for me. When in the mood, I'll definitely go back.

Well, my wife and I always enjoyed their bagels when living in and around Ithaca, and last year we…read moreordered a few dozen to our present home here in Kentucky and, as always they were great. I would like to place another order: 6 plain, 6 sesame, 6 poppy, 6 cinnamon raisin, 12 onion. I suspect you have my info, but it may be credit card info has changed, so get in touch with me.

Stopped by a couple of times to this popular place right at the edge of Cornell. Had the 6 Mile…read moreCreek, West End Melt and the Zabs - all good. Friendly service but there can be a bit of wait for the food (we waited about 20 minutes each time)

Didn't get to try the kava, but honestly? The vibes alone were worth the trip. The music? Solid…read more The person at the front? Super nice. The energy? Just the right amount of weird. We went on a Monday, so it was completely empty, which only made it feel more like a secret hideaway for people who appreciate a little offbeat charm. Definitely the kind of place you stumble into and think, "Yeah, this is where the interesting people hang out." Would I come back? Absolutely -- preferably on a night where there's more life, and maybe I'll finally try the kava :)

I came here looking for tea, ended up learning about and trying kava!…read more If you haven't had kava before, it's a root that's powdered up and served as a drink. It has calming properties that help people be more social similar to alcohol but without the negative effects. It does taste pretty bitter and it has a numbing sensation (similar to sichuan peppercorns) so their flavored options are recommended for first-timers. The apple cider version was pretty good. I did feel the effect, but did I love it? Honestly, not sure. It felt a bit weird. But even if I decide not to try kava again, their tea was also really good and the owner is a super nice and interesting guy. People who come here are looking for something different, so give it a shot! The inside definitely looks like it used to be an elk's lounge or something. But overall, it's a chill and relaxed space with good vibes.

Perfect spot in the Commons with reasonably priced ramen with several different broth options…read more Pumpkin Bubble tea hit the spot.

I'm borderline addicted to this place! This is a fantastic place to get a quick meal and drink, and…read moreis it delicious! I personally love their ramen, their build-your-own rice bowls, and their strawberry fruit green tea with strawberry boba, but that's just the beginning of what they have here. I also really like their online ordering system, because then I can just put in what I want, how I want it, and then go to the pick-up counter to get it. Wonderful for a picky eater like me! I've never eaten in the restaurant, but there is ample seating and it is always clean. Very much worth the trip every time!