This is one of the best farmers markets I've ever been to! There was a large variety of vendors and…read morethey're all under a covered pavilion. I also appreciated the organization - the website had a map and directory on who the vendors are and where they are located. I was visiting from out of town so I didn't buy a lot of produce, but I did buy a ton of other stuff. From Georgian garlic, to truffles, to wine, to kombucha, to hand pies, to chapsticks... This is a must stop if you're in the area for much more than produce. Come hungry!

Produce, homemade foods, handmade products, boat tours…read more The Ithaca Farm Market is a great place with about 90 weekend vendors of all sorts. We stopped for fresh produce, cheeses, and coffee. We also saw flowers, art, hard cider and wine, popcorn, baked goods, chocolates, honey, wood, leather, clay, paper, jewelry, and fiber works. Also some ready-to-eat asian food. There was even a tour boat docked out back. The range of goods was amazing. The open air market was a nice weekend activity.

We stopped by this Wegmans location on our way to the house we had rented on Lake Cayuga for the…read moreFourth of July. We planned to cook our breakfasts and dinners in the house, so we needed quite a bit of groceries. The store is large and well-stocked, as I've come to expect from Wegmans. The customer service was also great, and their cold beer walk-in (beer cave) had lots of options for our Fourth of July weekend. On top of that, it had plenty of parking and was easy to get into and out of. A good grocery store!

This place is an experience! So much packed in but doesn't feel crowded. Prices are decent compared…read moreto other states but pricey for Ithaca. Quality seafood and meat sections.

Also a great store, well stocked, tidy and super friendly people. It's a pleasure to come here,…read morejust like the Triphammer location.

Clean, well stocked, great staff, much organic, low salt, wonderful European goodies, fine frozen…read moresingle meals,

I frequent this location 3X per week, as it offers Vegetarian items on my list of important lunches…read moreand dinners. The Natural food section of Wegmans may offer similar items, but prices are generally the same, and the variety of Vegan/Vegetarian items at Greenstar is more to my taste and palate. The breakfast hot bar includes Beyond sausage links and scrambled tofu (also buttermilk biscuits for the southern inner child in all of us). I especially like the Indian food options at Greenstar and the small lunch prepared foods like spanakopita, vegan club sandwiches, and burritos. Frozen foods offer Cascadian Farms frozen cherries, which augment my daily bowl of Oatmeal. The NA beer section is comprehensive including the latest offerings from Athletic.

GreenStar is my favorite market in Ithaca!! I think the prices, especially when it comes to vegan…read moreitems, are either similar or CHEAPER than Wegman's. They have such an extensive merchandise, and a wonderful prepared foods/baked goods section!! I recently tried the "Made to Order" sandwiches, and it was DELICIOUS. I made mine with BBQ seitan, hummus, vegan cheddar, vegan mayo, spring greens, tomato, + condiments on a baguette. So flavorful and such a wonderful size. I've also placed special orders for their cakes and it was sooo good. My family couldn't been believe it was vegan! Outside of their food, the staff is always super friendly and helpful with any inquiries. Additionally, the store is always super clean and never too busy. They also have CO-OP member savings which are amazing! I love GreenStar!! :)

Green Castle is small, like "blink and you might miss it" small, but it's got the essentials if…read moreyou're in need of a quick grocery run. You'll find the staples for your next Korean feast, but you might feel the sting in your wallet afterward -- prices are definitely on the higher side. It's not the kind of place where you load up a cart and feel like a budget-savvy hero, but it's convenient if you're in the area and don't feel like trekking to a larger store. Overall, Green Castle does the job, but it's more of a 3/5 kind of market: handy in a pinch, but you probably won't be writing home about it. Unless you're writing this review.

I love Green Castle's prepared goods the most. I almost always get fishcakes (when I don't, it's…read moreeither because they're not in stock or I don't have enough cash on me). The store might not be huge, but you can specifically request any goods you want (just ask). The owner is sweet. :)

Food was amazing!! Service was awesome! Dway was a great waiter. Very polite, attentive. And very…read moreprofessional!!! Great experience for the third day in a row!!!

After an extensive eye exam, we wanted a place for a decent ethnic meal. My wife found this place,…read morewhich was relatively nearby. Conveniently located by a bookkeeping service and the Tompkins County DMV is a strip mall, parking was easy. It was early so only us and two other tables. The hostess/server was very nice. We ordered the spring rolls and pad Thai. They were good. This place is not fancy and has a very limited menu. The atmosphere is enhanced by many lights overhead strung across the ceiling. The price is definitely right. All in all, a good choice for an early meal.

Cute little gift shop with local Ithaca merch. I picked up a magnet, and they also had prints,…read moreshirts, postcards, and other fun items. One unique feature is the upstairs printmaking area where you can choose a plain shirt from a big selection and a design, and they'll stamp it for you. Very cute, artsy, and a bit hip.

Sunny Days truly captures the spirit of Ithaca, just like I've seen mentioned in other reviews. The…read morestore is absolutely adorable, and I love that they have an upstairs and an additional section selling Ithaca-based merch. I visit every so often when I'm in town simply because of how cute it is. I was happy to see they sell some local products, like a hot sauce I previously found at the Ithaca Farmer's Market. Their book selection is also charming - I spotted a bathroom check-in book for guests to fill out, which I thought was such a fun idea. If you're visiting Ithaca and looking for local or homemade goods, Sunny Days is definitely the place to check out! :)

Mama Said Hand Pies | Ithaca, NY…read more One of my favorite local food spots in Upstate New York near Cornell University! Mama Said Hand Pies is a cozy local spot in Ithaca serving handmade savory and sweet pies made with locally sourced ingredients and baked fresh daily. Sausage Gravy, Egg & Cheddar Pie (Recommend ) Filled with chicken sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and white cheddar wrapped in an incredibly flaky, buttery pastry crust. The crust had a rich buttery flavor without feeling greasy, and the savory filling made every bite so comforting. Mushroom Pie (Recommend ) Packed with sautéed mushrooms and served with a green sauce on the side. Honestly, I didn't even need the sauce because the pie was already flavorful on its own. Pepper Jack Beef Pie Filled with ground beef, pepper jack cheese, and curry-like spices. This one wasn't my personal favorite, but my husband really enjoyed it!

Tried these at the farmer's market! Very yummy!…read more We tried the blueberry one with lemon icing and the spanakopita. The blueberry one was piping hot. Honestly these were both really good. the crust wasn't soggy and I liked trying both a sweet and a savory hand pie. I have also tried the mushroom oaxaca one which is my favorite! Overall, I would recommend!

GreenStar emerged as an alternative to some of the other prepared food marketplaces in Collegetown,…read moreand its purpose strictly within the borders of Collegetown is great - there's nothing else that sells moderately priced groceries for those without cars on Cornell's campus. The location is great, and the hours are pretty flexible (8 am to 11 pm). For a food market strictly within Collegetown, GreenStar is a solid 4 stars. However, compare GreenStar to Wegman's, and it can't come close to compete based on selection, and can't touch Tops or P&C Fresh on prices. The problem with GreenStar is that it doesn't solve the basic need it was intended to serve, which is to present a feasible grocery option for Cornell students. I've gone to GreenStar in a pinch or if I need a quick snack in the afternoon, but it will never be my go-to source for major grocery shopping. The groceries are all organic or specialty foods, which I like for certain items (salsa, for instance, is a food of which I always buy local varieties), but if I need boxed pasta I want a $1 box of Barilla, not some fancy organic hand-made pasta. The prepared foods are nice, but I personally prefer the selection at CTB, and prices are similar. All in all, I'm glad GreenStar is open in Collegetown, but it doesn't really solve any of the problems it intended to.

It's not your typical convenience store because they carry some unique products that you won't see…read moreat the big corporate stores. One product we bought to test our spicy hot tolerance was the Paqui Chip Challenge. We love spicy sauces but this chip had our mouth on fire. Great store to shop and the employees are friendly.