Sometimes, they don't have any meat options here, which is bad if you're trying to get protein…read more It's always a pleasure seeing Happy Dave and the woman at the entrance who always says "Thank you" in a lively way. Can get super crowded during peak hours and the lines can be very long. Plan accordingly. Cornell really needs to build more central campus meal swipe dining halls.

Pretty Good! Very diverse menu ~haven been here for many times! And the service is great. Smiling…read moreface all the time ~ btw, the environment is great as well. I love the seats near the windows ~

Glenwood Pines jumped out at me given its great location on the west edge of Cayuga Lake just a few…read moreminutes from the heart of Ithaca. I figured it'd be a good, no frills lunch option with some distant lake views based on the pictures I'd seen online. There's no formal wait service as you have to order food/drinks at the bar, and also head back to the bar to pick up your food when it's ready. Food is served in clunky plastic take out containers. It was a slow wait as it took 20-25 minutes for them to prepare the food. While waiting, I had a chance to explore the interior of the place, and was quite impressed with their collection of bobbleheads on display. Some were of presidents, while many were of pop culture like superheroes/villains and animated television characters (I liked their line up of Simpsons bobbleheads)...definitely gave off some quirky dive bar vibes. We ordered a local beer, mozzarella sticks, a cheeseburger, and a chicken sandwich. The mozzarella sticks were the frozen food service kind without much of a taste, and served with bland marinara sauce. The cheeseburger was quite small and also lacked any seasoning/flavor. The side of onion rings were also underwhelming and not worth the cost. The chicken sandwich was probably the best of the items we ordered, but was mediocre otherwise. All in all, the food was average at best, with nothing being particularly memorable, so worthy of an overall 3/5 Yelp rating from me. While I wasn't expecting a gourmet meal, it seems many of the reviews you find online are inflated due to the views of Cayuga Lake off in the distance. While it's a really nice location, they could do better in terms of food quality, so I likely would not return, and recommend others to drive an additional 8-12 minutes into Ithaca for better quality food.

Great place to watch sports. Excellent crab cakes and…read morejalapeño poppers. The deep fried mushrooms were just so-so. The happy IPA on tap was delicious. Order at the bar. Bus your own table. Enjoy the view of Cayuga Lake.

We had a Birthday Dinner at the Heights. The food and service were top notch. Our favorite was the…read morelava cake and crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and at least stop for dessert.

Had dinner at The Heights on a relatively busy Saturday evening…read more We had the Pan Seared Duck Breast, Jumbo Shrimp and Paccheri Pasta and Strawberry & Chèvre Pizza. All pretty solid except the duck being a little more done than we liked. Unusual combination of ingredients on the pizza but it worked well. The Lava Cake Soufflé for dessert was a nice finish to the meal. Friendly staff and our server George was terrific.

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.

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.

My go to place when I visit Ithaca, always has great service and delicious food. Yum yumread more

You order at the front and sit down and in about 10 minutes they will bring you food…read more I have the spicy seafood. It was fresh and fast. There is street parking outside and it's not handicapped accessible. They will do take out orders and it's kid friendly.

This past semester, I think I must have dropped $500 in total on lunches at the Atrium Cafe…read more They've got an awesome selection of sandwiches, pizza, soups, and a fresh salad bar with all the fixin's. I usually got the Korean bulgogi beef wrap or a large salad, which by the way they don't even charge by weight. You get charged a flat price for a small or large container and if you're like me, pile on as much meat as you can until it starts to topple over and people give you weird looks. God I love meat so much. Come to think of it, my salads are probably not technically salads since they have no lettuce in them. Usually there's more seating at the Atrium Cafe than at Mac's Cafe across the street at Statler. Nicer ambiance too with more spacious, professional tables and a great glass atrium to sit beneath. Eat here if you want to avoid the undergrad masses at Mac's Cafe.

Decent variety of options that taste just okay. There's a selection of wraps, hot/cold sandwiches,…read moreand pizzas on one end. The wraps are occasionally swapped out for an Indian or Chinese entree. There is a salad bar, soups/chili pots, small selection of dim sum in the middle. Then there's cold packaged sandwiches, bland sushi, and packaged snacks on another end. Prices are decent but portions can be a little bit more generous. (I get hungry fast after eating a whole wrap.) The cashier lines can get long during lunch rush hour. If you're an MBA student, you can sign up for the Executive Meal Plan which is a pre-paid plan that gives you a discount and no tax on purchases. The one thing that annoys me the most about this place is that they close around 2 PM. Terrace Cafe across the street in the Statler Hotel has much better food and longer hours of operation.

I don't usually write a review, but I wanted to compliment this venue. I suppose because it is…read morestudent-run, the group that runs the place knows what their customers are looking for. I ordered online and picked up the food within 15 minutes, which was quite fast. The mountain of fried chicken in my sandwich were juicy and had a hint of spiciness to it. I detected some cinnamon, which was not a turnoff. The brioche bun was pillowy and buttery, and the chips were yummy. The carne asada fries were also really good and flavorful, although they were a bit too salty for me. I would consider it one of the best foods I have had in Ithaca. Although I have not tried the other things on their menu, I am excited to in the future! 5 stars to the place and their team! :)

Actual food was alright, especially for Ithaca, but they charged over $16 for a tiny chicken…read moresandwich that I could have gotten at Chick Fil-A for $4. I was left unsatisfied, but the food itself was made well.

Solid Great friendly ambiance…read moreWe had: Bacon wrapped cheese filled dates Fried chicken - skin layer under batter isn't the best but chicken was tender Pork Schnitzel - on a buttermilk sauce with two fingerling potatoes. Duck fat fries - nice crunch. Overall a no frills restaurant- good solid choice for a weeknight out.

The Rook is located a couple blocks north of the Commons. The staff were very pleasant and…read moreexplained everything on the menu. The menu itself is short and focused, while the interior of the restaurant features wallpaper with anthropomorphic animals, and large windows. I opted for the Burger, and my wife the Salmon. We also ordered the grilled dates and collard greens. I also decided on a Ginger Beer. They serve Goslings (since 1806), with all 47 grams of sugar, over ice and a lime. Highly recommended on the ginger beer flavor scale. The Burger came with a massive amount of their duck-fat fried fries, certainly more potato than burger. I also liked the burger with the added bacon. But my wife's Salmon was even tastier. It featured a nice hunk of fish, skin-on, crispy, and not some half-or-quarter fillet that other places might serve. Plus, it comes over a bed of green peas and canneli beans and green asparagus sauce on the bottom, and a small bed of frisée on top. The combination with the lemon cream leads to very satisfying bites. The grilled dates wrapped in bacon, with goat cheese, Marcona almonds, and honey were presented as a drumstick. The collard greens were nice, though on the saltier side. Seating here can be had inside or out. The bathrooms are located in the hallway next to the restaurant.