This is a great stop for a good cuppa. Reasonably friendly staff (busy but quick) often a 5 minute…read morewait in the morning due to a line. Does have a nice buzz of activity while you wait. I love all of the clever 20 or so live plants in the decor ( as a plant guy). Location is great with plenty of parking to be found. Only negative is that the place isn't bigger with some sit down seating. My hope is that they will bust down the wall to the right and get the laundry mat out of there so that there is more room for seating or the line.

Gimme! Coffee is a coffee roaster local to Ithaca, New York that ships nationwide, but has a few…read morephysical locations in town. I visited their location just off the north end of the Cornell University campus. It can easily be missed due to the small signage outside the shop, but if you keep a look out for the exclamation point logo on the side of the building, it's easier to locate. They sell a variety of their coffee blends and quite a few pastries. It's such a small place that they do not have any tables to enjoy your food or drink purchase, so grab and go is pretty much your only choice. Service was quick and friendly. We got an Americano, a mocha, and a piece of their coffee cake. While none of them may win any awards, they were a solid substitute for Starbucks which doesn't have much of a presence in town (plus you're sporting a local business). While I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to visit Gimme! Coffee, it's worth a stop if you're in the area and in need of a caffeine fix.

A cute spot in downtown Ithaca for coffee! My fav coffee spot in Ithaca!…read more We tried the rose matcha w oat milk & chocolate orange latte w almond milk. I preferred the chocolate orange latte- neither the chocolate nor the orange flavors overpowered the other. Delicious! I also liked the rose matcha- more of a subtle rose flavor. One complaint is that I wish they had skim milk. They also have charging ports and wifi which is nice if you want to work here. Lots of natural light but not much seating.

They have a pretty creative menu! I had their rose cappuccino with raspberry foam, it was really…read moregood!! Their espresso shots were pulled well and the flavoring is really good.

I'm going to dream about the Melrose breakfast sandwich months from now as well as their dirty chai…read morelatte. Don't judge me. This is a place that will spoil other establishments for you. We originally came here because we saw they have gluten-free bagels. And we need someplace to eat safely because of celiac. They made their OG breakfast bagel with a gluten-free one and it was a complete hit with my teen. So much so that we had to come back the next day as well. No complaints from me on doing that.

We stopped by Hound and Mare for breakfast and coffee on our drive back from a weekend in the…read moreFinger Lakes, and it was a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Clean minimal interiors, service is quick - order and pick up at the counter. There is ample space in the cafe to dine in. I ordered the avocado toast, which came topped with pickled onions and radish. It was fresh, flavorful, and I especially liked the addition of the radish--it's not something I would have thought to add to avocado toast, but it worked really well. I'll definitely remember that idea the next time I make one at home. My husband ordered the egg bagel sandwich with crispy kale. The kale added a nice texture and flavor, although he felt it was a little oily. We also had an Americano and an espresso, both of which were freshly brewed and made for a great start to the drive home. If you're looking for a good breakfast and coffee spot in Ithaca, Hound and Mare is definitely worth a stop.

Gimme has always been a treat. Gimmes prices, however, have…read morenot. Overly expensive for the quality of the drinks. Workers are always kind, and ambiance is clean and modern. FOOD: 2/5 (due to price) SERVICE: 5/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 12/15= 80% Would recommend

A cousin who goes to Cornell told us Gimme! Coffee was a must when visiting Ithaca so of course we…read morehad to heed her recommendation and check it out! This location is in a bit of a less desirable area and you need a code to use the bathroom as a customer, just a heads up. Inside has plenty of seating if you are there to work. The coffee itself was good and the baristas were friendly! I got a honey matcha latte and my husband ordered an iced rose-almond-vanilla latte. Both were pretty tasty but definitely a bit pricey. That said, I would go back...thank you, Gimme! Coffee!

Amazing cafe and specialty food store. Delicious coffee, scrumptious pastries, and an expansive…read moresnack collection - what more could you ask for! I ordered an avocado toast and oat milk latte. The toast could have used a bit more avocado and seasoning, but overall solid. The coffee was extremely delicious. Robust yet balanced. Will definitely come back again! Prices are reasonable $7-15 per person. Parking is easy. Service is always friendly and helpful! Staff will even recommend coffee bean choices and gift ideas. The interior is bustling with a few tables inside and a specialty grocery store. They have a tavern in the back that serves beer and alcohol (there is also a liquor store right next to it run by the same owners!) FYI breakfast closes at 2pm so get your coffee and pastries before then!

Cute coffee shop in Ithaca!…read more The Kyoto cold brew was too acidic for my taste, I would not get this again. Strangely sour... and I love most black coffees. The matcha lemon cookie had a nice chew. The flavors individually were both good. However, the lemon overpowered the matcha- I would prefer these as separate cookies. Overall, I would maybe return. Nothing particularly stood out.

Very cute environment, With many good breakfast options, but…read morethe Mediterranean parts of the menu were a wee bit middling. Service was fine, they did a good job, no issues.

To start the breakfast croissant sandwich I got was was AMAZING ! The bacon was the best part but…read morelike all of it was so so so good. The place is really cute but pretty small, it was crowded when I went but our food and drinks came out incredibly quickly so I was satisfied.

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.

The coffee here is nicely balanced and alone worth the visit. Not very crowded, though I suspect…read morethey're feeling the heat from Paris Baguette right across the street. We went with the avocado toast, freshly prepared -- we always prefer food made to order over something that's been sitting around. It looked great, tasted even better, and that bread was a real highlight. On the downside, we ended up with a lot of garbage -- mostly plastic -- even though we were eating in. Please swap some of that out for reusable items (like you've already done with the plates) -- the environment will thank you.

Went in out of the rain. I didnt love my choice but my husband enjoyed his. I would not go back, he…read morewould. I got an iced coffee with cream and sugar free vanilla syrup. They have no other lite or sugar-free options, which is annoying. The coffee itself was lackluster and the flavor was off. I didnt finish mine. My husband got the seasonal cherry pistachio latte. He said it is creamy, flavorful amd delicious. We were gonna get a bakery treat but they all looked old. We were there in the early afternoon. Service was good. Ambiance is loud as it's a small space. Tables were full, we sat at a bar. Overall, meh for me.