Good tasting coffee, Ever-changing origins, Delicious fresh baked goods…read more Another morning, another alarm-clock of coffee :-). "Gimme! Coffee"! We got some black and some with oat milk or dairy to-go. We got one Leftist espresso without dairy or sweetener, and one of their current special-origins. The espresso was deep, rich, and smooth, with dark fruit or chocolate overtones. Mighty nice. While we were there, July 2026, their special origins included Ethiopian Sidamo Washed and Colombian Caficauca. The one we chose, Burundi Turihamwe, had a sweet, slightly floral or citrus flavor, with a vanilla overtone. It was very bright and smooth, and blended nicely with oat milk and a little sugar. I think that would also be the case for the Ethiopian and this particular Columbian. Both of ours tasted fresh and freshly ground. We had a lovely fresh-baked scone, too, from a selection of nearly 20 pastries. Gimme! specializes in distinct coffee varieties we don't see elsewhere. This is a whole world of fine-tasting morning fuel and sublime leisure-sipping. We bought some Turihamwe whole beans to take home with us. Aaaah.

Super popular spot! Walked over and there was a huge line that moved along swiftly. Pastries were…read moreeclectic and delicious, speciality coffee as hot and as advertised! Lots of locals and visitors enjoyed their time.

What a treat! My…read morefavorite coffee shop from Dearborn, Michigan has now expanded to Ithaca. I love to see how much this shop has expanded, with 37 locations. It's not cheap, but pretty on par with other coffee shops these days. I would assume during the academic year it'll be hard to get a table, due to how close it is to campus.

I saw the strawberry matcha sign and knew I had to try it. The place is really cozy and very quick,…read moreit wasn't crowded but I assume that's because it is the summer. The matcha was pretty good, not worth the price because I make about the same quality at home.

I absolutely love this coffee shop! I work at the dance studio that's in the same mall, and it is…read morewonderful to be able to run in and grab a quick drink or snack. The staff is always lovely, the food and drinks are stellar, and the atmosphere is very calm. It can be quite busy, especially when they have bands playing, but they always do their best to get you in quickly. And even if it is busy, there is plenty of seating. One of my favorite spots to bring my out of town friends!

Great prices and super fast service. Oftentimes when you choose a local coffee shop over the chains…read moreyou're sacrificing something. Definitely not the case with Bru. Great atmosphere, baked goods, and drinks all at a fantastic price

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?

Had a nice breakfast here on my last day in Ithaca! The inside is super spacious with plenty of…read moreseating, and I like the plants on the shelves. There are also two single restrooms. You order at the counter, and the menu is pretty extensive. The employees were super friendly. I got a protein bowl (eggs, spinach, avocado) for breakfast as well as a cup of lemon chamomile tea (came in a huge mug which I liked). The food came out pretty quickly.

This is a cafe I've been coming to since my very first few days at Cornell. The crowd is usually…read morefrom architecture, as it is housed in the building adjacent to the Milstein hall architecture studios, but so many other majors come to hang out here. The location is definitely the most convenient, and overall the staff is friendly. They do have an espresso machine which is great, and overall prices are not terrible. It definitely is rather hidden considering its location in the basement, but maybe that's what makes it even cozier.

I think there have been some improvements here. You can order a pourover now, the line may move…read moreslightly faster due to the fact they no longer take cash (which is also a downside, as far as I'm concerned, when I just want a cheap coffee and don't want to have to use my credit card to do it), and the tables are now brimming with outlets. The layout is still off, though - the line seems to form in the opposite direction of where it should (pastries to grab should be on one side of the register, so you can pay for them, then coffee/milk on the other, so you can grab them after getting your cup...lids are still nonsensically in the middle). The whole flow just sort of continues to fail. And I think the number of coffee flavors has been reduced, at that.

Fav spot in Ithaca for boba!…read more I really like their panna cotta and creme brulee additions. I don't love my milk teas too sweet so I typically order them with less sugar. The creme brulee topping is a tad sweeter, creamier, and not quite as jelly-like as the panna cotta topping in my opinion. It's more custardy which I slightly prefer over the panna cotta one. Good flavor and topping selection!

We had some great bubble tea here! They have a huge menu with lots of unique options, including…read morecheese foam and crème brûlée drinks. The inside is really big with tons of seating options and a cute but simple decor. The servers were very nice and made our drinks quickly. I got the mango yakult drink, which was exactly was I was looking for. It wasn't too rich or creamy, but was a delicious sweet drink with boba. My friend got a matcha drink they said was perfect. The cups are high quality and cute. Unfortunately, after we were long gone, I did find a hair in my drink. If it wasn't for that the drinks would have been perfect!

Came here for ice cream and oh my gosh was it delicious! So creamy and a large portion size too…read more In addition to ice cream by the scoop, there are also full coolers of ice cream and other desserts to go, as well as apparel and other fun things. The students were friendly too, and there were plenty of tables that were clean too. I'd love to come back here again the next time I'm in town.

This place has a soft space in my heart, so that might skew my review. As an alum, I spent too much…read moretime here during my undergrad days. After not being there for a while, this was legitimately my first stop on campus when visiting. Went straight from the airport and got some scoops. Even on days when the temperature dipped below zero, I found myself wanting ice cream from Dairy Bar when I was a student. Years later, I'm happy to say that the flavors were still as good as I hoped. There are times when nostalgia can carry or elevate a memory of something, and luckily, nostalgia aside, I very much enjoyed my ice cream here. Pro tip for those who might not know: they serve limited flavors of the same Cornell-made ice cream in dining halls. They also serve it during the buffets at Statler Hotel. I love the different flavors, and would eat it at any time of day.

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!