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.

Fresh, healthy vegetarian recipes. Smallish menu…read more Whenever we are nearby, we try to make time to stop into Moosewood restaurant, for old-times sake. This time (Jul 2026) was like our visit a couple of years ago. The menu was rather short, and we didnt see many middle-of-the-road or ordinary comfort-food offerings. Their local sourdough bread appetizer was fresh and nicely flavored, and we chose the fresh olive oil side just because it's so luscious. We could have had chive-butter. The marinated olives were flavorful and a little spicy. Their NY-cheese board had a tasty selection of soft and hard cheeses. The salads had choices of a chutney-paneer based mix, which was refreshingly creative. And we liked the Farmstand berry-cherry goat-cheese almond salad. These were all appealing. Chickpea salad or stew, tofu or salmon over steamed veggies, or smoked-trout open-face tartine sandwich, each sounded good, but we didnt bite. None of the mains called to us. I guess we just felt that none of those menu items screamed out we-gotta-come-to-this-restaurant. The food tasted like just homemade and fresh, but not exceptional. The food was ok, no complaints, but not a big thrill.

After decades of waiting, I finally ate at the Moosewood Restaurant last night. I won't say I was…read moredisappointed but I will say I was underwhelmed. I ordered the tofu green curry and the man ordered the Moosewood burger. Neither dish was hot upon arrival at the table - more like lukewarm. The man says the burger wasn't particularly flavorful, although the roasted potatoes it came with were very good. The curry was flavorful and spicy, although the curry sauce was on the thin side. We didn't order appetizers (other than the olives) or dessert, so I can't comment on either. The service was friendly and efficient. When I mentioned that the food hadn't been served hot, the server removed two of our drinks from the bill as compensation, which was appreciated. I would give it another try before leaving Ithaca, but my expectations will be tempered on a second trip.

This is my favorite boba spot in Ithaca. Their pearls were soft and chewy. They also used real…read morefruit for their grapefruit. The cashier was helpful in making suggestions on which fruit tea too!

This place is okay -- not consistent with the great Kung Fu Tea standard that I'm sure back at home…read more(both in Richmond and Virginia Beach). The layout of the restaurant in general is just the most inefficient way to get customers through (register is basically right in front of the door when you walk in so the line gets crowded even if it's just 3 people). Poor planning of design. Service was okay, nothing to write home about and the order took super long (3 drinks took about 15-20 minutes despite it not being busy at all). The taste was just as good, except my taro slush with no bubbles had fairly large chunks of ice in it. For 15-20 minutes that should have been a soup blending that thing into oblivion. I was pretty disappointed with my experience here since I've always had great ones prior.

I stop by once every couple of weeks. It's a bit expensive as of late and busy some days but they…read moredo a good job at moving things along. Nice indoor seating to just hang out and get your day started. Not my favorite of the three locations in Ithaca honestly. The internals workings of the space seem odd and confusing. Separate lines for ordering food and coffee. Far off and not easily found coffee station with creamers, stir sticks etc and hidden trash receptacles. The bagels and coffees are good. I like the Soho, and the CTB Smoothies in particular.

I grew up in New York City, home of the bagels, where they're made fresh and served hot. They're…read morethick yet soft with a satisfying chew, and the perfect slight crisp exterior. Collegetown bagels is the most popular bagel spot in Ithaca, but I don't find nostalgia in the bagels, primarily due to the tougher texture. However, I do really enjoy their spicy Italian bagel and rosemary salt bagel (although a bit too salty to my liking), and especially their cream cheeses. My favorite has to be their parsley-garlic cream cheese which is loaded with garlic and the freshness of parsley. Other honorable mentions include veggie and bacon-scallion cream cheese. I've had a few of their sandwiches as well. Their Havana Breeze doesn't include much ham or pickles, and the bread was quite greasy on inside and outside which made the sandwich overall very heavy. Their Tour de France has roasted turkey, Brie, apples, honeycup mustard, bacon on multigrain bread (I substituted for focaccia. The bread was soft, but I would've liked it more if it had more seasoning (like some Italian/herb seasoning). The sandwich is cold, but I think having it warmed up/toasted would meld the flavors together better. There was a generous amount of bacon and Brie, but the overall sandwich just didn't seem homogenous. Perhaps a sauce or jam (like a bacon-apple jam) would've helped to bind the flavors more. Lastly, their earl grey hot cocoa consisted of an earl grey tea bag in watered down hot coca which was a bit disappointing. Overall, not the best bagels I've ever had, but their cream cheeses are delightful. I'll still go back to try their baked goods and other sandwiches.

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.

Came across this gem of a restaurant while touring Ithaca College. The food was delicious & very…read morereasonably priced, the staff were very friendly (we were given many tourists tips) and the ambiance is so unique we felt like we were at a themed restaurant at Disneyland..in a good way. Everything is handmade from the food to the decor! Overall, this is a special place. We will be back.

I've been told this place was a cult by some friends but never heard about what they did…read more I decided to try it, I went in and it was extremely unsettling. Our waiter seemed extremely creepy as well. All around bad vibes, don't go here!

Produce, homemade foods, handmade products, boat tours…read more The Ithaca Farm Market is a great place with about 90 weekend vendors of all sorts. We stopped for fresh produce, cheeses, and coffee. We also saw flowers, art, hard cider and wine, popcorn, baked goods, chocolates, honey, wood, leather, clay, paper, jewelry, and fiber works. Also some ready-to-eat asian food. There was even a tour boat docked out back. The range of goods was amazing. The open air market was a nice weekend activity.

I loved this farmers market and I am counting the days until I go back. First they gave a great…read morevariety of food and things being sold. The vendors are very friendly and knowledgeable. Everything I purchased, I wish they had here in the city because I want more of it. I love when a farmer's market has items you can only find there. So first I had a homemade ginger ale which was delicious. I also had a breakfast burrito which was really good. I also purchased a leather belt which is beautiful and well made with genuine leather. I purchased a hair pin which is quite beautiful and I look forward to wearing. This is a must see, it was with the one hour drive, we spent the whole day here. Also we were able to get parking right in the front, just be patient. They also have a cool system of rescuing the silverware which was great.

Really great latte selections. Good food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend…read more It was busy, but all went well!

I live on the west side of town and so was thrilled when I saw that FP was coming. The reason for…read morethe two stars? The majority of their tables are two or four tops or larger, and on weekends they're dominated by lone customers on laptops, sipping their drinks at a snail's pace (or obviously done consuming) avoiding eye contact and staying in their seat as they gaze intensely at their laptops. ‍ As a result, I've never been able to sit and enjoy this new contribution to the West End. Once I got a cup to go, and it was really good. Would like to try the food and sit but, sadly, my schedule only allows weekend café going. I cannot compete with the laptop lingerers. Owners of FP, if you're reading this, here is something I'm seeing when I travel around to cafés lately. Maybe something to try on weekends?? Unless you're fine with people lurking with one drink for hours on end and, taking away large tables from new customers?