Interesting selection of Asian food and ingredients. A bit hard to find things, but with a little…read morehelp from staff, no problem.

Best selection of Asian supermarket goods for some of the best prices in Ithaca. I would actually…read morerecommend going here before going to any other Asian market/store in the area. The owners are friendly and may even give you solid cooking advice (ex. once I went to get premade tapioca dessert and I was advised on how to make it from scratch myself so that I could pay less in the long run).

This is my local Asian grocery store. I mean it's a pretty small store but they actually have a…read morepretty decent selection of stuff like spices for like south Asian cuisine like Indonesian and I think it's owned by Korean people so there's a lot of cream products kimchi some homemade stuff all types of noodles. I'm pretty much everything I need but they also have frozen meat section for like like shabu shabu hot, hot cuts, and stuff like that. Pretty good sort of check out I mean, maybe I think one of the store in the neighborhood and this one so convenient for me. (Dictated but not read)

What an amazing Asian grocery store! Pleasant staff and an abundance of just about anything you'd…read moreneed to cook an authentic Asian dinner. Great selection of fresh and frozen food, spices, noodles, and kitchen items. I spent an hour in there just marveling at the amount of choices and the great prices! A go to spot for hard to find spices that our everyday grocery stores just don't carry.

Green Castle is small, like "blink and you might miss it" small, but it's got the essentials if…read moreyou're in need of a quick grocery run. You'll find the staples for your next Korean feast, but you might feel the sting in your wallet afterward -- prices are definitely on the higher side. It's not the kind of place where you load up a cart and feel like a budget-savvy hero, but it's convenient if you're in the area and don't feel like trekking to a larger store. Overall, Green Castle does the job, but it's more of a 3/5 kind of market: handy in a pinch, but you probably won't be writing home about it. Unless you're writing this review.

I love Green Castle's prepared goods the most. I almost always get fishcakes (when I don't, it's…read moreeither because they're not in stock or I don't have enough cash on me). The store might not be huge, but you can specifically request any goods you want (just ask). The owner is sweet. :)

Great local health food market that carries a good variety of healthier type products. I have…read moreshopped here many times and the only issues I have is that they consistently run out of sale items and the prices posted on their bulk food items next to never ring up correctly. Overall this is a great health food market and I definitely recommend.

It's a one stop shop. Meat, eggs, veg, dairy,…read more prepared foods, booze, health and beauty, household goods. I'm very impressed with the stock and the prices. It's conveniently located. The staff is terrific.

They treat customers terribly, especially if one is older or in fragile health - and they lie about…read moreprices and who is eligible for discounts - nothing is affordable, the produce is good but will only last for maybe one day after you buy it, and everyone treats you like they're doing you a big favor by putting up with your presence in their store. It's the complete opposite of what it once was, when it started and was actually a true collective.

It's not your typical convenience store because they carry some unique products that you won't see…read moreat the big corporate stores. One product we bought to test our spicy hot tolerance was the Paqui Chip Challenge. We love spicy sauces but this chip had our mouth on fire. Great store to shop and the employees are friendly.

GreenStar emerged as an alternative to some of the other prepared food marketplaces in Collegetown,…read moreand its purpose strictly within the borders of Collegetown is great - there's nothing else that sells moderately priced groceries for those without cars on Cornell's campus. The location is great, and the hours are pretty flexible (8 am to 11 pm). For a food market strictly within Collegetown, GreenStar is a solid 4 stars. However, compare GreenStar to Wegman's, and it can't come close to compete based on selection, and can't touch Tops or P&C Fresh on prices. The problem with GreenStar is that it doesn't solve the basic need it was intended to serve, which is to present a feasible grocery option for Cornell students. I've gone to GreenStar in a pinch or if I need a quick snack in the afternoon, but it will never be my go-to source for major grocery shopping. The groceries are all organic or specialty foods, which I like for certain items (salsa, for instance, is a food of which I always buy local varieties), but if I need boxed pasta I want a $1 box of Barilla, not some fancy organic hand-made pasta. The prepared foods are nice, but I personally prefer the selection at CTB, and prices are similar. All in all, I'm glad GreenStar is open in Collegetown, but it doesn't really solve any of the problems it intended to.

Been hearing great things about the "Brooktondale Market" for a couple years, and finally made the…read moretrip! So glad I did! Arrived right before closing, but the owner was so gracious and friendly. Didn't rush us, even asked if we'd like to have our dessert to eat in instead of takeout. It's a great little place with everything you could need convenience-store-wise, combined with almost everything you could want in a natural food market! How is that possible? Even had a gluten free section. And natural hand soap! And local ice cream! And organic mangoes! Fresh baked goods were absolutely delicious. Atmosphere is warm and homey. Reminds me of a cross between a coffee shop and a camp store. Feels like you're relaxing on vacation when you're there. I'll definitely be back.

Convenient but an expensive option. Cute and lots of variety but I think the mark up is a bit high…read more Great place for an emergency item. Good quality bakery items and sandwiches. It's always busy and filled with locals. You will definitely run into a neighbor or make a new friend.

All time favorite bakery! They make some of the best…read moresourdough loaves - perfect crust, soft center with the best chew. They have a rotating variety of sourdoughs; my personal favorite is their Sunflower loaf, but Gary's (signature original sourdough) is a close second. They also make a delightful baguette! Focaccia is amazing! They have rotating flavors (jalapeño and cheddar, kimchi, olive oil and herb, onion are just a few of their flavors), and usually have about 4 flavors at the store on any given day. Their focaccias always have a great balance of flavor and have a heavenly soft texture. Pastries are lovely as well. Flaky, buttery, and fun flavors. If I had to pick - pistachio schnecken is my favorite! Also, if you happen to be in Ithaca on a Thursday - absolutely drop by as it's their sandwich day! They have a couple of different varieties, and they always use the freshest (and often very local) ingredients.

I'm surprised to see only 2 reviews for this bakery (which were spot on). As witnessed by lines…read morealmost every hour of the day, they have the best bread and pastries in the area! My favorite is the Sunflower loaf, although Gary's is also wonderful. It's crusty and soft and chewy like good sourdough ought to be. Everything they make, pastries included, is wonderful. My latest favorite is the Spanish style (no crust) cheesecake. It reminds of the cheesecake my great aunts (from the old country) used to make when I was a child. Not like the overly rich cream-cheesy cake, which typically what passes as cheesecake.