I thought there'd be a LOT more going on inside the Eddydale store area. Yeah, the greenhouse is…read morenice (though a lot of generic plant options), but I was looking forward to seeing what would be inside the store. There was just... not much going on. As someone who loves searching for unique and interesting items - whether plants/succulents or foods/sauces/condiments/etc - I was pretty disappointed with what was available at Eddydale. It just seems like they could do so much more with the space they have available. Service was pleasant enough, but also didn't require any assistance until checkout. I understand this is a common area for firewood during camping season, and sweet corn in the summer, but I feel like Eddydale is a better fit for folks camping in local parks than those who know the area.

Very disappointing. Most of their "farm" produce is shipped in from other states including Oregon…read moreand California based on the sticker labels and boxes.

A shout out to Trader Joe's snacks!…read more Dried Kalamata Olives in a snack? Only Trader Joe's would offer that. Well, we love Greek olives, so we tried the Olive & Herbs Mixed Nuts: roasted cashew and pecan pieces, roasted almond slices (in the bag and on the label, but not listed in the ingredients), dried Kalamata (made with sea salt, safflower oil, EVOO), lightly coated with a powdered herb mix (oregano, sage, thyme, basil, marjoram, rosemary). The nuts taste fresh, and shine through the herbs. Note: This is Not a trail mix. Be prepared for a real kick of Kalamata flavor! A number of us felt the olive flavor was too strong. For me, it was heavenly intensity. It does make for a snack to savor, more than one to dive into. And please consider if a Greek olive flavor will go with your beverage. Vodka? Sure. Gin? Maybe. I might try mezcal before tequila. I dont care what the "dirty" recipes say, I veto vermouth. Hmm. Moonshine or Everclear? Who says this can't be fun? This is an unusual snack due to a delightful pungency that is intensified by drying the Kalamata olives. Only Trader Joe's can be wrong And right in the same snack.

Though you might have to time your visit to avoid the university-affiliated crowds, this Trader…read moreJoe's has a decent selection of products. I was glad to snag multiple O&H Kringle for the holiday season without any problem! The bread selection is also a notable draw. The layout is typical for most locations; you'll be in someone's way 50% of the time because of that.

Brand brand new! I got the pleasure of meeting the owner, Andrew, and Zoey (on her very first…read moreday!). Both extremely kind and hospitable. Highly recommend the loaded toast (loaded with healthy toppings) and any "Enjoy a Treat" smoothie for $11 (after tax). Great protein based treat that you won't feel guilty about after a workout at nearby Orange Theory or Crunch. Come on a Friday for a free upgrade from a small smoothie (20 oz) to a medium (32 oz). Can't wait to come back and try a coco açaí bowl here. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment.

Glad they finally opened up one of these in town, it's a real game changer. I have been a big fan…read moreof Smoothie King my whole life but since I'm from CA, I never got to have one near me. Now when I'm here in Ithaca, I get to have Smoothie King right down the street and I couldn't be happier about it. The employees here are super friendly. Any time I walk in they're always smiling and look genuinely excited for me to be there. They are always down for a little small talk too which is a nice bonus. My go-to smoothie orders are either Angel Food (classic) or the Peanut Power Plus. Can't go wrong with either one though I am hyped to try out some other flavors too as I go in more. Never have tried the food out here but I have heard some good things about their loaded toast so I think that would be great to give a try. The smoothies at this location are also super high quality. They have an excellent amount of iceiness, which you would think would be at every location but it's not. So it's great to see that this one does it right. Overall I am huge fan of this location and I have already been here like a dozen times since it opened around 2 months ago. Highly recommend.

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).

All my workmates rave about Playa so I decided to try them. They did not disappoint! So many…read moreoptions it was almost overwhelming. I tried the Mucho Mango. I had no idea it was a cold dish, but I enjoyed it all the same. Very flavorful and filling! It'll definitely be my "go to" when it warms up a little more. Highly recommend!

Visited for the first time today. Was very busy with teenage children. They seem to love the place…read more It's very much like Jamba Juice on the west coast. Has a surf vibe. Nice interior space. Well built wooden tables. THe back space is dark and should be lit up better. I grabbed a smoothie it was refreshing and tasted very good strawberry banana. They should have one more staff member working as a float between register and smoothie and bowl making.

Thankfully had everything we needed for a dorm room shop. No carts available when we walked in. The…read morelady, when asked, said we would have to get one from outside since sometimes Walmart has a policy that workers can retrieve carts w/thunder and lightning. It was barely raining. No helpfulness for sure. We eventually found a rogue cart by the bathrooms.

Here's a strange one. Went to the Ithaca Walmart last…read moreSunday to buy .22 rifle ammunition. After waiting at the sporting goods counter for an eternity, managed to flag someone down. Young man named Tanner. As New York State requires a background check to buy rifle ammo, I had to provide Tanner all my pertinent information. Now mind you, this is supposed to be an instantaneous transaction. Waited and waited some more, but the background check never came through. Tanner said it was probably because it was a Sunday. Ok, maybe. Gave him my phone number and told him to call me. After waiting a week, went back to Wal Mart and met with good ole Tanner and asked him what happened. Said he got busy and forgot to call me back but I had been declined. What? I knew I had a clean record so something was amiss. So I called the NYS Criminal Background Check System and spoke with a person and advised her of my situation. She ran my name and told me it had been accepted immediately for approval on that same Sunday. So I don't know what to think. Should I go back down to Wal Mart and confront this guy? Go to management? Or forget the whole thing. I did try to call them at some point during the week but the phone rang and rang with no results., I was nervous giving someone from Wal Mart my personal information to start with but now this.

Cute little gift shop with local Ithaca merch. I picked up a magnet, and they also had prints,…read moreshirts, postcards, and other fun items. One unique feature is the upstairs printmaking area where you can choose a plain shirt from a big selection and a design, and they'll stamp it for you. Very cute, artsy, and a bit hip.

Sunny Days truly captures the spirit of Ithaca, just like I've seen mentioned in other reviews. The…read morestore is absolutely adorable, and I love that they have an upstairs and an additional section selling Ithaca-based merch. I visit every so often when I'm in town simply because of how cute it is. I was happy to see they sell some local products, like a hot sauce I previously found at the Ithaca Farmer's Market. Their book selection is also charming - I spotted a bathroom check-in book for guests to fill out, which I thought was such a fun idea. If you're visiting Ithaca and looking for local or homemade goods, Sunny Days is definitely the place to check out! :)