Recently discovered this place while traveling back from Canada and man, it was amazing. We put it on our map to come back to the area and this charming little cafe... the town deserves its own visit! The sandwiches were fantastic, and hot coffee hit the spot on the rainy drizzly day that it was. Umbrella in hand, we walked the town and came back to the cafe for more coffee and to get snacks to go. Everything was so tasty and the old world charm truly makes it a delightful experience. The old counter, the cute tables and chairs, everything was so perfect... just the type of place I love. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Love this place! The aesthetic of the place, the menu, the music, the candies for sale, it all feels right out of the past. There are two counters: you can order ice cream from the first counter near the main entrance, and sandwiches and salads and baked goods from the cafe counter in the back. The ice cream is mostly Hershey's but they currently have one housemade gelato and one sorbetto that rotates. The ice cream counter also has novelty candy and ice cream for sale, but if you go in back to the cafe counter, they have higher quality locally produced and imported candies along with other pantry stuff like jam and tea. I've stopped here a few times. The sandwiches have been fantastic (globe sandwich and Moroccan wrap). The carrot cake was just okay, a little dry if I remember correctly, but the coconut custard pie I tried this time was perfect and not too sweet or heavy. They also do a good (and pretty big) malt milkshake. Service is fast enough and generally friendly. read more

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream - The Globe Sandwich, Carrot Cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Corning, New York

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This is one of my favorite sandwich spots. I really love the atmosphere with the old NYC deli feel. The food is wonderful, and the coffee is quite good also. read more

When you enter this cafe, you feel like you are stepping back in time. The gorgeous woodwork, old fashioned counter, and sweet staff were a delightful surprise that we discovered on our stroll through Corning. We highly recommend the ice cream read more

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream - The Adorable Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Corning, New York

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My two friends, and myself, were at Glass fest yesterday, Sunday, May 25th at around 2:00. The two girls that were working at the ice cream section were so miserable to every single customer we saw come in. No smiles, no hello, just miserable looking faces. The darker haired one was the worst. Those teenagers need to learn some customer service skills. I understand they probably didn't want to be working, but their attitudes need to be mentioned. We will never be back. read more

Great puddle gem in a cute village! Food was delicious and not over-priced! Relaxed atmosphere and nice staff.

Loved the sandwiches here! I was super surprised when we walked in...it literally is a blast from the past. Ice cream, coffee, and sandwiches. What's not to love?!? read more

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We were looking for a light lunch and found this spot. Upon entering, there is no direction advising if they seat you or you grab a table/ booth. So we grabbed a booth. No one came over, so my husband went to look for a server. He said you had to order at the counter, so he did (fortunately I had told him my choice). Didn't seem to take long, but they gave you a buzzer to let you know when it was ready. When it buzzed, he picked them up. He had a turkey Tost and I had a chicken salad blt. We each enjoyed our sandwiches. They came with kettle chips and Doritos. He loves the kettle and I the Doritos so we were both happy. There was a fair selection of drinks, I just had diet cola. Overall, a good meal. Noticed the fine array of ice cream and candy choices, maybe next time. So the meal was good. Just wished there was clearer direction on service, which seemed more like self serve.... read more

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Great homemade soup spot. I stopped in for a quick snack and thoroughly enjoyed both soups of the day -- Cabbage Soup and Stracciatella Soup. Ordering is quick and easy at the counter and there is plenty of available seating. read more

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream - Homemade soups - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Corning, New York

Service was quick and both my partner's gyro wrap and my King George sandwich were outstanding. Also a good value.

I loved my stop in here for some tasty ice cream! This place is super cool with all the old world charm and look to it down to the old fashioned wall paper. They've got lots of things to try from sandwiches to ice cream for sure! I really liked the ice cream here and I enjoyed a super tasty baby sundae and it was a great price and amount of ice cream for the size. The staff were very friendly and I look forward to coming back to try other things here as well! read more

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Soups are fantastic. Got the egg noodle soup. Sandwich was a Turkey special. Portions are huge. Service was meh. You order you pick up after being alerted by a pager. Sort your own dishes at a trash can like a fast food place. Prices are definitely not fast food price point. Ambiance - tables are on top of each other and it's very loud there read more

Very good! Artisan sandwiches and handcrafted soups make this one of my favorites. Welcoming and creative decor along with a very nice personal touch create a very memorable experience in a great Market Street location. Don't forget to get ice cream! Top notch spot. read more

We opted for a full menu with soup and a half sandwich. Good, home cooked taste. In charming downtown Corning, NY not far from the Glass Museum. Cute walkable pedestrian mall. Old fashioned candy and ice cream available too, if you want just that. The restaurant is in the back and the "ice cream parlor" is in the front. read more

OMG this place has the tastiest ice cream that I've ever had!!! I ordered a double scoop of Cappuccino and Chocolate Almond ice creams and they piled it up high :). It's a pleasure to receive such a great bang for your buck in the lovely town of Corning. read more

This place is charming, and I have been dreaming of the dark chocolate raspberry ice cream since I tasted it there. It is worth a trip for that alone! read more

I've gone to Old world a few times and it's okay. The coffee isn't great and the food is mediocre . The staff never seems to know how to make any of the coffees and it comes out differently every time. They make the same food as a couple of places and honestly I'd say go somewhere else to get the same thing just better. Don't really recommend it, unless it's a last resort. read more

It was hard to find a place that was pet friendly on Yelp in town, but we stumbled onto this one and loved it! They let us bring our small dog in if he was on a leash. It is A sandwich shop on one side, an icecream.shop on the other. A great selection to choose from and lots of other little local items for sale on the wall. Easy to get to if you are driving by on the interstate. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

This was our first time visiting Corning and exploring the little shops! I'm so glad we stopped at Old World Cafe. Everyone enjoyed their food they ordered and we would definitely return again if in town. read more

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Corning, New York

Wonderful place. The atmosphere is amazing as are the sandwiches. They are geniuses with their soups. The only problem is that they rarely feature their best soup recipes. The seafood chowder is to die for when you can get it as is their unique take on French Onion. read more

Steuben Rueben rocked. Was huge however. 3 pieces. Would buy again. Wife had turkey and avocado. That was a bit plain bit refreshing. Kiddo had peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich. Don't know how to judge that be she didn't complain. Would come out of the way to return. Ice cream shop too. read more

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Corning, New York

Beautiful building. Came in late morning around 11:00. No hot items available. Couldn't even toast bread for my sandwich. Gyro served in a wrap instead of traditional pita. Not sure if I'm coming back. read more

Stopped for lunch while visiting Corning as it looked inviting and fun. We both had sandwiches, and sodas, but no dessert. Place has a cool look to it, menu is ok, pricing is ok, service ok, sandwiches were good, but when they say they give you a few chips as the side, they aren't kidding. I had 5 chips with my sandwich, my friend had 6! lol Also the way you order is a little confusing as there is no one at the door when you walk in, and the counter to order is not easy to find. I like to visit Corning and spend the day, I will try other places, this is a nice place and all, but there are a lot of choices that offer better service, value, and selection. read more

Average food at an above average price. We got a panini and Caesar salad. First the panini. It wasn't one. It was a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato on wheat bread -- not focaccia or a baguette. It was soggy with most of the cheese sliding off the bread. My wife (who rarely complains) brought it back and said that it wasn't a panini. Their reply was, "that's how we make them." To their credit, they replaced it with a chicken salad sandwich which was decent. My Caesar salad with "oven baked chicken" was an average salad with cold sliced chicken. When I read "oven baked" I'm not thinking it means "cold." It was ok, but as with the sandwich it was not worth the $10+ Fast food places provide a better product at a lower price. So overall, I think 3 stars is a generous rating. There are better options around. read more

Perfect place to enjoy a sandwich and some ice cream. I love visiting local cafes when out and about. This cute cafe is centralized in the town of Corning. Its adorable outside look does not disappoint when entering leads to oldtime charm. Entering leads to a oldtime soda fountain counter that serves ice cream and off to the left another counter for meals. Just love that oldtime feel. Nice selection of sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, soup of the day, and salads. No fountain drinks only bottles from the fridge. Great ice cream selections. Had the mint cookie sundae and it did not disappoint. read more

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Corning, New York

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While I was in town visiting my mother I was looking for a place to eat and grab , healthy, but delicious food. She recommended the old world ice cream and coffee Café because they are local, and seem to fit my needs. She couldn't have been more right, because they also serve a ridiculously large amount of food with every order. I was a little dismayed at the prices when I first walked in and looked at the board, as well as the range of selections. I've a hard time making decisions, and felt overwhelmed at how many things just sounded absolutely amazing. We ended up getting a Italian chicken Panini and I ordered a chef's salad with extra turkey instead of the ham . What a gigantic meal! The sandwich was large enough for her to eat it, me to have a piece, and then to have half a sandwich later , the chef salad was heavy with vegetables, which I love, a generous amount of meat and cheese, and a whole egg cut up over top. There was the additional pretzel rod, which probably was not housemaid, but gave a nice little carb boost to the otherwise absent salad. Their house dressings paired quite well with the greens, and they gave more than enough in the take out to dress this salad with some leftover. As for the Panini, the incredible cheese, large serving, and tasty chicken made it an easy victory. They had in a few chips on the side, completely unnecessary, but I'm not complaining. If you find yourself in the area and you need a healthy, delicious, and locally grown meal stop in and check them out. I don't think you could do any better. read more

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RUDE SERVER ! I ordered a cookie dough sundae, and was served a cookies and cream sundae. I returned to the counter to have it corrected, and she argued with me that I ordered cookies and cream, which I have never ordered in my adult life. Once she made the replacement sundae, as she handed it to me she doubled down on her rudeness by saying again that I ordered cookies and cream. read more

I want to give this place another star, but it was a little shabby and some food items looked old/stale. However, we were there on the weekend before they were due to close for a holiday break, so I imagine they were letting stuff run out and not restocking? I would like to give the benefit of the doubt. The ambience is Old World, as referenced in the name. Beautiful wood-work behind the deli counter, penny-tile floors, original small wood booths in the ice-cream parlor half of the store. I can imagine this place being jam packed in summer, but it was pretty dead on a blustery February. I had chicken salad on lettuce and it was perfect; chicken was not canned and not too much mayo, a pinch of salt and that was it. Two generous scoops ver some slightly wilted mesclun (seems to be the theme around the Finger Lakes...I never had a problem with this in California...? Why does everyone serve limp greens?) was more than I could eat and the tuna melt brought out to my friend was cut in 3 and when reassembled was larger than the plate it was served on! The food is dependable and good, fun place to poke around or just hang out and chat over lunch. I'd certainly stop in again when I come back. read more

Great grilled paninis. Large portions enough for sharing. Quaint ambiance. Reasonable prices. Cool place. read more

It is a step back in time when people took pride and what they prepared and what they did great sandwiches as well as ice cream and other novelties thank you for a great experience as always read more

My ice cream fiend says this is the best! I, unfortunately, need to curb the calories.

I had a delicious chocolate malted shake, one of my friends had a great strawberry shake. But we had two issues with the place, one of my friends had the ice cream cone, and the ice cream was kept too cold, and the service was very ineficient. We were aware that it was a busy weekend and I don't mind a long wait in those circumstances, but an ice cream parlor should have a better handle on keeping orders going, and who has paid. read more

I love going here every time I am in town. They have some of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The best to me is the shrimp salad sandwich on a croissant. I was rather disappointed that they were out last time I went. But ended up trying something new, the chicken bruschetta sandwich in the tomato wrap. It was delicious. Make sure to save room for ice cream. They are one of the places in the area to serve Purity Ice Cream. My favorites are french vanilla and the eggnog (during Christmas time only) read more

My friend and I were hanging out in Corning and looking for a nice late morning lunch/brunch option on a recent Sunday, but kind of bummed to find that such a thing doesn't really exist in the Gaffer District (which is actually a bit of a surprise). In running down the (brief) list of local dining options, Old World Café came up and seemed like a decent choice. It ended up being a very pleasant surprise given the quality and thoughtfulness we found in the food we ordered. Old World Café presents itself as more of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and you notice that when you walk in. The restaurant is antique-style with old-fashioned booths, tile floors, tin ceilings and an long old wooden bar. The front area is where ice cream and sweets are sold (we liked picking up some old-fashioned candies on the way out), and there's an area a bit further to the back-left that has a deli-type counter with an interesting menu offering panini, salads, sandwiches and other savory goodies. They also sell an assortment of interesting gourmet food items and cookbooks including imported specialties. I went for an avocado and chicken salad sandwich which was excellent. Everything was well-seasoned and the bread was nice and fresh. I was even kind of impressed/surprised that it was served with a generous portion of Terra chips on the side. If you're in Corning looking for an interesting, relatively healthy lunch option, Old World Café would be a great choice! read more

The service and desserts are amazing here !!! I had the coconut pie and fell in love with every bite I took. Definitely, will be my go to place when I come visit Corning. Love the ambiance of the cafe and they even have some very attractive people who work there for the single gent and ladies lol. Can't wait to come back and have me another pie! read more

What a great place! I didn't even know about the wonders of Corning. I just happened to stop there. And then, after a set of fortuitous circumstances led me to look for a bathroom around Market Street, I used the one in the visitors center, which led me to the Old Wold Cafe. I LOVE this place. Terrific food. Incredible ice cream. I wish I lived remotely close to Corning. I would love to go back here, and I have every intention of doing so should I ever be in the vicinity again. And talk about Old World, I love the trust this place has in its customers. Payment comes at the end of one's meal (normal for a restaurant, but this or more of a cafe). Customers could very, very easily stiff the cafe on the bill, but you can tell they don't. Terrific. Definitely go here if you are in Corning either for the glass museum or just need a pit stop during your journey elsewhere. read more

I love vintage style restaurants and cafes. Old World hits the nail right on the head with this one! Huge sandwiches, great menu selection for lunch. Good salads, good ice cream, good candy and GREAT pies. The atmosphere is really cool and when it is nice you can walk right outside and sit on Centerway Square. I can't complain, but the ordering/paying and counter area gets a bit crowded. I wish there was a better way to go through the process. Overall a great choice for lunch or dessert! read more

Cool vibe but awful ice cream with its name in quotes. Staff was also awkward about their credit card minimum, with one staffer confirming we could use it for the size we ordered and another refusing. read more

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Old World Café presents itself as more of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, its really cool almost like out of an old movie! The restaurant is old-fashioned booths, tile floors, tin ceilings and an long old wooden bar. The front area is where ice cream and candy stuff are They have a wide menu offering paninis, salads, sandwiches and other goodies. Ive had a few different things like the chicken bruschetta sandwich in the tomato wrap, The Mediterranean turkey, roasted peppers,olive tapenade, lettuce, & feta cheese dressing, are the two most recent I have had and they were excellent. MY only gripe is it isnt open for dinner :) I would encourage you to give this place a try! read more

My wife and I strolled past the Old World Cafe once or twice while considering lunchtime restaurants, and then decided to stop in. We were in the mood for a non-hamburger type place, and Old World Cafe seemed a bit on the twee side, but hey, we were on vacation, so why not give it a try. We were unexpectedly delighted by the food. The shop itself is on the adorable side, so we were prepared for something "less than" after the shop drew us in, but the sandwiches were really, really good. I mean, you could have a turkey sandwich anywhere, right? But the turkey was great, the multi-grain bread was really tasty, and the honey mustard was delish. The homemade soups were fresh and hearty, and the chicken salad was clearly made in-house with fresh ingredients. The soup and mini-sandwich was a perfect size for a middle-aged lady. And why not splurge on a cherry cola float? Absolutely worth it. read more