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.

Fantastic selection and prices! The layout is a little unusual, as the boutique is located in a…read morehouse and so items are located in different rooms and clearance is upstairs, but it grows on you. The items (only women's clothing) are high-quality but so affordable, there were suit sets for $12 and I got a thick Banana Republic blazer for $3 because it was on sale. And the service is lovely, the workers are very kind and friendly! So glad I finally took the time to check this place out, as a friend recommended I do.

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

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.

Urban Outfitters has been upping their makeup/beauty products lately. They have really nice…read moreperfumes, face sprays/mists and palettes. I liked this Urban Outfitters because of their back window that looks out onto the canal walkway. It's a very pretty location. There's only street parking. Their sale section wasn't the largest I've seen at a UO. I liked that sold Cable Buddies iPhone-lightning charger covers and rubber banana pencil bags. I got a cropped linen blouse here on sale for $24 (super expensive still for what it was). I like that UO is a great place to buy gifts. They have beauty products, clothes for men/women, house stuff, and books. They have a lot of self-reflection journal style books. The worker here wore a cropped top that showed her midriff. I'm not surprised that workers can do that here at UO but it was definitely the 1st time I've seen it.

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

Mimi's Attic is the premiere place to find one-of-a-kind items that add charm & style to your home…read moreat reasonable prices. A new store every time you shop, Mimi also posts updates on instagram, so you can keep up-to-date on what's in house even when you don't have time to pop in... which you'll want to do whenever you can! Our family lost our house to a fire, so we are "frequent fliers." Most of the furniture that we now have was purchased at Mimi's. The pieces we bought all have some small story behind them which we enjoy. Mimi's has been a godsend for us. Mimi's is conveniently located in downtown Ithaca, the staff is friendly & helpful, prices are reasonable and there's always something fun and funky to marvel at even if you don't take it home with you. There are a few prime meter-free spots, but bring some change with you in case you need to park on the street. The staff has tape measures handy, but if you're looking to fill a space at home remember to give it a quick measure to ease your shopping. Mimi's, at times, can be jam-packed full of good things and navigation can be tricky if you have mobility issues. Well worth checking out again and again in person and online!

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.

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.

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.

Petrune has pretty modern styles and some vintage mixed into this seasons clothes. New to Ithaca…read moreand well needed. No other clothes stores in downtown area. Check it out!

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

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.

I had done research on local salons, and Narrative Space was at the top of my list. I really liked…read morethe fact that Chris Burnett had both clipper and scissor expertise. My research paid off. Chris did a great job on my hair - short and tight on the sides and textured on top. Great haircut and great shop - cool original barber chairs, warm, industrial Instagram worthy design and a fab shop pup to boot.