Breakfast & Lunch
Gimme Coffee – Best coffee in town.
Ithaca Farmers Market – Open-air market with lake views; great food stalls.
Ithaca Bakery – Classic Ithaca spot for breakfast or lunch.
Wide Awake Bakery – Amazing bread and excellent coffee.
Mama Said Hand Pies – Legendary hand pies; must-try.
College Town Bagels – Local favorite with a fun, jazzy vibe.
Tacos
Tacos CDMX – Excellent tacos, highly recommended.
Dinner
Viva Taqueria – Mexican cuisine, lively atmosphere.
MIX – Small plates and globally inspired dishes.
Moosewood Restaurant – Famous vegetarian restaurant and birthplace of the Moosewood Cookbooks.
Ice Cream
Purity Ice Cream – Classic Ithaca ice cream shop.
Sweet Melissa’s – Beloved for its soft-serve two-berry twist.
Cayuga Lake Creamery – Local favorite with creative flavors.
Beer & Wine
Ithaca Beer Co. – Taproom with outdoor seating and great local brews.
Salt Point Brewery offers open air eatery, beer and wine testing which can be combined with live music
Six Mile Creek Vineyard – Wine tasting in a beautiful setting.