Wonderful treats! Pastries and coffee are top notch. Wish we had this at home!! Can hardly wait…read moreto visit again!

The food was incredible and the aromas upon first entering were phenomenal. There was way too many…read morethings to decide, however we ended up choosing the four pictured and went back for more after we were finished to have as a snack later on in the evening. Everything was outstanding, fresh vibrant. The raspberries popped in your mouth. The lemon was deliciously bright flavored. The ham and cheese were perfectly paired inside the croissant and the prosciutto with nuts, fig goat cheese was out of this world. The staff were very helpful and quick to help us decide and choose and helped us as we checked out. You could tell this place paid attention to the details and everything was squared away. The place was spotless, clean and bright, and the self service situation was set up perfectly with trays parchment paper and tongs that you turned in to be sanitized at the checkout.

This place was hard to find but cute. Its right on the corner, but no sign. We went to their…read moreneighbor first. Tried a couple of breakfast sandwiches. I got the Joey special on a croissant. It had fried egg, bacon, sausage and cheese. It was a lot with bacon and sausage, but good. Husband got the Entourage with eggs, bacon, cheese, avocado and some spread. He loved it. He tried a muffin and i had a peanut butter cookie. All was delicious. Service was friendly but a little slow.

Incredible cheddar biscuit!…read more I would return for their cheddar biscuit alone- it is slightly crisp, not dry, and tastes like a cheezit! Delicious! I ordered the dolce special- so so good! I love the addition of the pepper jelly. Ever so slightly spicy and the perfect added sweetness. I also tried the cranberry orange and mixed berry scone- both were tasty though I slightly preferred the cranberry orange one. Not much seating inside- came around 10:00am on a Saturday and was able to snag a table for three. A bit of a line but moves fast. Overall, I would highly recommend trying Dolce Delight!

Home-made soft-serve and sorbet! Great flavors!…read more We found Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream shortly after lunch. (Jul 2026) We had to try their ice cream bars: homemade lemon chocolate chip ice cream, with a coat of crumbled lemon cookies, half-dipped in homemade dark-chocolate shell! Clever and delicious! We also had a dish of homemade Blueberry Guava sorbet! Intense red-purple color and sweet frozen flavor! Great summer treats! We ate faster than they melted :-)

Cute seasonal ice cream spot in Ithaca!…read more Located in downtown- the line can get pretty long in the evenings- even on weekdays. Cash only so be prepared. I am partial to soft serve but have tried both their hard icecream and soft serve. I prefer their soft serve but wish they had more flavors. I tried the classic chocolate twist and the two berry twist soft serves. In the two berry twist, I didn't like the pink flavor- it was too icy and more like a sorbet/dole whip than true soft serve. I liked the purple flavor thought! Overall, I still frequent Sweet Melissa's for softserve close to Cornell! Would recommend!

wonderful ambiance, delicious ice cream and great food. set…read moreup with a 50's overtone inside, with plenty of seating outside as well. clean, well maintained, with outgoing, friendly servers stop in for a burger or a cone, stay for the atmosphere

I visited your ice cream shop recently and wanted to share some feedback regarding my experience…read more While your ice cream is quite good, the customer service fell far short of what is acceptable. My group stood in line at the second window after the first one was taking a long time, only to watch multiple people get served elsewhere while we were ignored. When we moved back to the first window, the second one suddenly opened. When I calmly mentioned this confusion, the employee working--who identified herself as Tessa--became defensive, rushed our order aggressively ("what else, what else, what else"), and then loudly talked about me right in front of me, telling someone else that I was "freaking out" and claiming that window only opens when it's busy (even though there was clearly a line). She also made a point to mention that the interaction was recorded on camera. As someone who runs an organization where customer service is our number one priority, this was a disappointing display of a lack of emotional intelligence and basic hospitality. A simple acknowledgment of the confusion or a polite apology would have instantly resolved the situation. Additionally, if there is a specific rule about when the second window is supposed to open, there really needs to be a clear sign posted. Given how many out-of-town visitors you receive, relying on unwritten rules only leads to frustrated customers. I hope you will use this as a coaching opportunity for Tessa on de-escalation and customer relations.

I stopped by purity while in Ithaca and was thrilled with the experience. I had some younger kids…read morewith me and the girl who was helping us, Tessa, was very patient while they tried the samples, even joking with the kids. I got the bulldog crunch ice cream, which was delicious and generously portioned. The 80s vibe was adorable as well. It felt like we were part of the Ithaca family. Definitely reccomend.

Stopped at Purity with the fam during our one day stay in Ithaca. Typical ice cream place, we heard…read moreit was a must do, and we were not disappointed. There was a line but it moved surprisingly quick, however after placing order you do get a number and wait for them to call when your order is up. I got a hot fudge sundae with coconut ice cream and bulldog crunch ice cream, I enjoyed it! Daughter got rainbow sherbert, son got cookie dough. We also got a monster milkshake which was shared by two. Didn't knock my socks off as anything shockingly different, but still was good ice cream! Worth a visit!

As the name suggests, this little shop is right off of US RT 11 and easily missable if you're not…read morepaying attention. But I urge you to pay attention because within the walls of this shop is the sweetest staff serving us great frozen desserts to help you fend off the summer heat. With their reasonable prices you'll be tempted to get more than what you originally came for -- and I say, do it!

We've hit pretty much every ice cream stand in Cortland and Tompkins Counties, and several in…read moreBroome and Chenango. This shop stands with the best of them and is the best in Cortland County. It compares favorably with the Big Dipper in Apalachin, and in fact now gives you more for your money. Service is great, as is the shaded dining area.

Amazing cafe and specialty food store. Delicious coffee, scrumptious pastries, and an expansive…read moresnack collection - what more could you ask for! I ordered an avocado toast and oat milk latte. The toast could have used a bit more avocado and seasoning, but overall solid. The coffee was extremely delicious. Robust yet balanced. Will definitely come back again! Prices are reasonable $7-15 per person. Parking is easy. Service is always friendly and helpful! Staff will even recommend coffee bean choices and gift ideas. The interior is bustling with a few tables inside and a specialty grocery store. They have a tavern in the back that serves beer and alcohol (there is also a liquor store right next to it run by the same owners!) FYI breakfast closes at 2pm so get your coffee and pastries before then!

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.

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