service is fast and friendly- turkey/ provolone sub was great except I really miss the good quality…read morechewy bread they used to have. I've tried the French bread and ciabatta they have now- its not worth it- quality of the rest of the sub was great but the bread ruins it

Locals told us: Get great sandwiches from the deli in this convenience store!…read more Shortstop Deli has been "hidden" in a convenience store in the "lower northside" of Ithaca NY since 1978! Great design-your-own sandwiches, and if you like, friendly suggestions from the staff. It was our first time in, and their helpful hints quickly showed they have every filling (savory seitan!) and every topping and a nice variety of breads. We got their "Italian mix" of cold cuts, which included Genoa salami, sweet tender thin-sliced baked ham, and meats that were either mortadella and capicola or at least richly-flavored alternates, provalone cheese, tomato, onions, a light amount of lettuce brightened with a splash of Italian dressing and a dash of fresh salad-oil, and a sprinkling of what we call "hots": lightly-spicy pickled peppers. All this on fresh French bread, which could have been with sesame, or could have been ciabatta or whole-wheat French or several others. We added a light scatter of our own crushed pistachios, which are in some mortadellas. Nobody said this couldn't be fun :-) The sandwich was a heavenly armful, shared amongst us on one of our woodsy picnics. Extra kudos again to their cheerful helpful (patient) staff!

I was in Ithaca for a couple days and the foot-long spicy chili dog I had here was the best meal I…read morehad (of many meals). Sadly I am now addicted to chili dogs, and have yet to find one that comes close to matching the Circus Truck's. THANKS A LOT, CIRCUS TRUCK!

Incredible food. Had the chef's choice for $10 with pasta, fries, and a sandwich which was possibly…read moreone of the best meals I've had in ithaca The circus truck had incredible ambiance for being in a parking lot next to an abandoned lock store The circus man in the circus truck was very friendly and almost has a supernatural presence 10/10 would recommend

Stopped at Doug's on Friday night after spotting the sign from Route 81. I've been to Doug's Fish…read moreFry in Skaneateles, so I expected good food, but I wasn't sure what the this location would be like. The location is near SUNY Cortland in a quiet plaza, with plenty of seating inside. I ordered the fish fry with fries and coleslaw, plus a fountain soda. Bonus points for the Pepsi flavor add-ins -- I went with vanilla. The fish was huge, golden, flaky inside, and crisp without being greasy or overly crunchy. The fries were cooked perfectly, and the coleslaw was a real side portion -- fresh, finely chopped, and not some tiny afterthought. Everything was also impressively clean: floors, tables, condiment area, tray return -- all spotless. The staff was friendly, and even the other diners were chatty and welcoming. I skipped dessert because I was full and still had a drive home, but they serve Perry's ice cream and fresh-made sundaes, so I already know what I'm trying next time. Somehow I had never stopped here before, but that may have to change. Well worth the stop, and I'll definitely be back.

As someone that no longer lives in Upstate NY, Doug's Fish Fry is one of those things I miss!! I…read morecan't help but compare any fried fish sandwiches I have to Doug's. Naturally I was very happy to get to have some food from here again on my latest visit to NY. Whilst a bit pricey, the plate of food is very generous! I got a sandwich plate which came with fries and cole slaw. Cole slaw is one of those things that's simple yet so easy to mess up -- I love it at Doug's! The fries are softer which compliments the sandwich well. Overall, Doug's Fish Fry hits the spot everytime I'm able to come. Definitely recommend and will continue to return!

This is a new casual burger spot that opened up in The Commons. Solid food! The fries were hot,…read morefresh, and lightly textured on the outside. The burger patty was flavourful and well-balanced in taste. Service was quick, too. My only qualm is the price. A combo meal here is almost $20, but then again, it is located in the center of Ithaca.

I took my food out to eat outside at a table. The food was very disappointing sadly. The burger…read moredefinitely tasted like it is a frozen patty. The french fries were good and tasty $5 for a small? you getting much more french fries from five guys for example and it's cheaper But 20 nearly bucks? There are many better choices in Ithaca. Don't see how this place will do a good business with over priced mediocre hamburgers Go check out the circus truck. A wonderful food truck. It's far better than this place

Service was excellent and friendly. We were with our 5 year old grandson who asked the waitress…read moreabout leprechaun that might be in the restaurant. She went along with him andvall of his questions. Our food was excellent a well We are on a long car ride and found this place through Google. Would definitely recommend!

Update. I've been back and it's still great. Update inside. Great food at great pricesread more

State Eatery was our final stop in the Finger Lakes before starting the drive home to Baltimore…read moreafter spending the Fourth of July weekend in the area. We were sad to leave, but State Eatery was a great goodbye meal. It's a bakery, bar, and BBQ spot and a really cool space. We were there after a hot, sweaty hike, and ready for some BBQ. Their menu is both classic and eclectic, and we decided to share a little classic BBQ and a little less classic BBQ. We shared the Brisket + Chicken plate, which comes with both proteins, two sides, sauce, and pickles. We chose the mac and cheese and smoked pork + beans for our sides. We also got - under their Meats by the 1/2 Pound section of the menu - their smoked beets?! Full disclosure: I'm from Texas. And I have a lot of strong feelings about brisket. State Eatery's brisket definitely isn't what I'm used to or what I'm craving when I order brisket. It was quite dry, I suspect from a much leaner cut than most Texas spots would use (although at home, you're sometimes asked if you want a slice of lean or fatty). If I'm going to eat brisket, I want a fatty slice. State Eatery's was dry for me, but with sauce was fine. I preferred the chicken, which I thought was very good (smoky with a crispy skin without being overcooked or dry inside). I also enjoyed the beets! I'm a fan of beets, but I've never had them like this and it surprised me. The sides were both good, too! The mac and cheese was made with good pasta and wasn't overcooked or too saucy - and very peppery! The beans with smoked pork were great. I also thought both sauces we had were very good. They also have a bar, so we were able to have some brunch-y cocktails with our BBQ. My husband had their Spanish sangria, which he enjoyed, while I - as slowly as I could - savored my Daytripper Spritz (Matchbook Distilling's Estate Grown Strawberry Amara combined with Prosecco and a touch of lemon juice over ice). The service was great, and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. We wished we could have stayed longer - their indoor bar looked like a great place to watch a World Cup game - but we had to start our drive home. I'd happily return to try more of their food (their choripán - an Argentinian sandwich/street food - was calling my name but we could only order so much since there was just the two of us)!

The best BBQ I have had and I am from the south!…read more We tried the Full Texas (has all of the meats) with the potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a lemon curt tart. The tart was tangy, bright, not too sweet, and the bottom wasn't soggy at all. Excellent! As for the BBQ, all of the meats were so smoky and melt-in-your-mouth flavorful! I wasn't expecting to like the chicken, I typically go for brisket, but the chicken stole the show. It was moist and so full of flavor! Definitely my favorite! Closely followed by the brisket, then the ribs, then the pulled pork, and last, but not least, the chorizo/sausage. I also really liked the chimichurri sauce as well as the addition of pickles and pickled onions. They paired really well with the BBQ. I preferred the golden bbq sauce a over the classic bbq (sweeter and too smoky for me). Honestly didn't love the mac and cheese. It was a bit bland and would not recommend or order this again. However, the BBQ and everything else was so good that it makes up for the faults of the mac and cheese. Cornbread was solid- on the crumblier side and not sweet at all. I prefer my cornbread sweeter, but this was still good cornbread. I was pleasantly surprised by the potato salad on the other hand. I don't like potatoes in general because I find them to be too bland and chronically underseasoned. Much to my surprise, I rather liked this potato salad. I loved the addition of dill and green onions. This was really good with the BBQ. The interior is a bit lackluster and the building is unassuming. Everyone there was really friendly and helpful when deciding what to order though! Overall, I would highly recommend State Eatery! Incredible BBQ!

amazing ambience, great vibes, killer deals, can't beat that price point, meatball sub was so big…read moreand delicious and sloppy, nice and steaming hot, perchance could use a little more sauce but either way i will most definitely be coming back with the whole family to nicky c's.

I've ordered a few times from this spot now and every time has been really good. My fave is the…read moreMeatball Pie. The pizza is always great and definitely is the best NY style pizza available in this area. Reminds of the all great pizza I grew up on living in Queens, NY. I really wanted to give this spot 4.5 stars if Yelp would let me. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the Caesar salad kind of sucks for the price, but then again I wouldn't go to this spot primarily for salad lol.

We stopped by here 3 years ago on a trip to see family and my husband loved the pizza so much that…read morewe had to stop again on our next trip through. It did not disappoint. Delicious pizza! We had sausage and pepperoni and pepperoni pizza.

You can't beat the price for pizza shop pizza, and this used to be our go-to for pizza in town…read more Lately it hasn't lived up to expectations though.. not sure if the recipe has changed, but the last few pies weren't quite as good.