My daughter and I made sure to stop here after reading the reviews. We picked up 4 purses; a top;…read moreand flower earrings. I'm most excited about the practically new "Travelon" RFID cross-body bag I got for $15. A really great deal. Our cashier was a lovely young woman in a yellow dress. We had a nice conversation. She was helpful, informative, and kind. What a great experience coming to this thrift shop. Will return when back to Ithaca.

Very pleasant used clothing store. They only have women's clothes, no children's or men's…read more Prices aren't dirt cheap but reasonable. Clothes are all in excellent condition. The shop is in a Victorian house, so layout is a little unusual - tops in one room, skirts in another. You should totally check it out if you haven't been.

Stumbled into Serendipity while visiting Ithaca. It's a great place to look around. There's amazing…read morejewelry and a plethora of evening dresses. Everything is priced very fairly and there are definitely hidden gems to be found.

From the owner: One of a kind items for men and women. Jewelry, hats, gloves, shoes gowns, suits and every day…read morewear. Always a fun shopping experience

only giving it 4 stars bc the bras are awesome and fit my 100% ideal. a 0 was too big in…read moreshorts???!!! lack of choice and weird sizing. cheap quality for higherv$$$ staff friendly and helpful though nicecsummer crop tops .love the staff!!! love the atmosphere of the store

This Urban outfitters is small, but has great clothes and books, sunglasses and sometimes shoes…read more Great for casual but fashionable clothes. They play great music here too.

All staff interactions here have been very positive! Most sections appear organized and easy to…read morefind. Recommend this location.

They had a limited selection for men's razors. Staff was very helpful and they were well staffed.read more

Nice antique store in downtown Ithaca. I often find something special on each visit…read more Has some furniture pieces unlike some of the other small crowded stores in town.

I went to pick up something I purchased online and was treated as if I were bothering the worker in…read morethe middle of their task. There was no smile, no pleasantry, just vague annoyance. Have shopped there many times over the years but have not been there in a couple of years and was surprised that my treatment. It wasn't until today that I learned that there was new ownership. Too bad, used to be a great place.

Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities…read moreForget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities That's why a bear can rest at ease With just the bare necessities of life I couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a good sing-along? First off, do not mistake this place with the Bear Necessities in RPCC/RPU that is often also called "Bear Nasties": two totally different places. Bear Necessities has almost everything that you need. When you're stranded in the desolate Ithaca, you must rely on places like these and be resourceful. They have similar merchandise to The Cornell Store but at more reasonable prices. I actually find that their Cornell apparel is more stylish than the ones offered at The Cornell Store. Although it is a pretty small place, it is more convenient (if you live in Collegetown, it is right next to Collegetown Bagels) and also has longer hours than going to The Cornell Store. It is often run by a father and his young son and an additional employee, but they're nice and helpful. Whether you're looking to strut your Cornell pride or get the ever popular "Ithaca is Gorges" (and its variations like "Ithaca is Gangsta" or "Hotelies are Gorges" etc.) in every color of the rainbow, this is your answer. They have a number of Cornell branded souvenirs and office supplies. Although it is a small establishment, they have a wide selection. They also buy back books at the end of the semester and offer cash in case Kraftees or The Cornell Store do not give you good prices. You're already giving an arm, leg, and your firstborn child to pay for your Cornell tuition. Use your ivy league education, and save some money at Bear Necessities. It is a more affordable option to get your Cornell attire, and no one will be able to tell that you didn't pay a fortune to get that Cornell hoodie.

Cheaply made but expensive clothing that feels like it's already 5 years old when you buy it new…read more You could get better quality clothing in a roadside flea shop in Africa. They refused to accept a return within the time allowed by claiming that I had washed the clothing. I didn't expect much better than this store, whose only purpose is to price gouge Collegetown residents, but this is ridiculous.

A cute shop, but definitely pricey…read more I genuinely like the clothing and think it's beautiful, especially all the gorgeous patterns. The clothes are like a work of art. However, because of this, I can't fathom spending $70 on a strawberry printed rain jacket, for example. Highly trendy, but I personally don't like to overly spend on trends. If your closet is already a rainbow explosion, it might be perfect for you. That being said, when I walked in it was not much of a vintage shop. Over 90% of the clothes were brand new with a few vintage items sprinkled in. Perhaps it was more vintage-oriented when it opened, but it seems to just be a boutique now. I'd definitely visit again if only to see if something particularly catches my eye.

Gorgeous gorgeous selections at Petrune, every season. Most of their inventory is clothing created…read morein a more vintage style as opposed to actual vintage stuffs. You'll find a lot of great statement pieces as opposed to basics. If you're looking for unique clothes that'll get you compliments, come here.

The women's clothing selection is pretty vast, but the men's selection is really small…read more Otherwise they have a nice selection of decorative and household items as well. The store is also very clean and the employees are friendly!

selection of clothes and it's super cheap i have never found…read moresomething with stains or rips on it 100% amazing service and i recommend very good value

When I learned I was going to be living in a small town in central NY for two years, I never…read morethought that the one thing I would love the most in Ithaca was going to be a barber shop. If you book an appointment be ready to experience the ultimate barber experience (for almost the same price that you would get a cheap haircut in a shopping mall). This place is a spa for men, and you'll love every part of the experience from the atmosphere, a stylish high quality cut, great service, and even a relaxing hot towel. Alex is a true master of her art. She can do clean classic cuts, and exciting wild styles. The best part for me is that I barely had to give her any instructions. After exchanging just a few words she always seemed to know exactly what I wanted. My one complaint about this place is that the price is too low. Which means that Alex is always overbooked. When she is busy, you'll have to call 3-4 weeks in advance to get an appointment. I would have gladly payed twice the price for such a high quality service.

This is 2023 and Narrative Space is now almost exclusively a barber shop (they don't sell boots and…read moreshirts anymore). I looked online for a hair-cutting place that did both men and women (I am a woman). I didn't want a fancy-looking salon. Narrative has a lovely, old-fashioned look and feel. Their web site said their prices were $40, $45, or $50.00. MUCH too expensive, but I realized I was paying for ambience. My barber was Michael Clark. (One got whoever was free when you arrived.) I showed him 2 sets of drawings of the cut I wanted (front and profiles, the difference between the 2 sets being where I wanted the main curve to be: a little higher or a little lower. To begin with the outcome: The drawings clearly showed that the hair should be even with my chin. It ended up, in fact, 2 inches too short...... just below my ears. The cutting experience was very weird. On 4 occasions, he grabbed the hair at the very top of my head and repeatedly pulled it up and down, as if he were washing something on a scrub board. I don't know what on earth that was about. The way he was separating strands and cutting was quite baffling to me. There seemed to be no organization to it. Unfortunately, I was unaware of how short it was getting. I was focusing on it covering my ears. At the end, it didn't even fall nicely and I had to do some repairs when I went home. Unfortunately it was too short to do all the repairs it needed. He had paid no attention to my drawings or instructions. I knew what the price was before I sat down in the chair. This is embarrassing. I paid $70.00 for this cut.

Wonderful, personalized service. This shoe store is a cut above the rest and a dying breed. Mostly…read morecomfort shoes, but still a good range of styles, and they change out with the seasons. Fontana's is of my favorite things about Ithaca aside from the waterfalls.

Great store, amazing service. Been here in Ithaca for a long time, for a good reason!read more