Caught this little shop out of the corner of my eye (I have an eye for sweets, lol) and stopped in…read moreafter lunch. Super sad they didn't have cupcakes but I did get a slice of chocolate cake and I'm SO glad I did. Great flavor and very moist. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. I'll stop in again to check for cupcakes ;)

Cake products are GREAT here! My favorite thing on their menu is the cheesecake, stepped out of my…read morecomfort zone to get a cupcake and a slice of cake and was not disappointed! The food went from behind the glass to my belly quickly. Cute cafe with coffee right in the commons! 10/10 bakery, check it out! Bon appétit

The food was incredible and the aromas upon first entering were phenomenal. There was way too many…read morethings to decide, however we ended up choosing the four pictured and went back for more after we were finished to have as a snack later on in the evening. Everything was outstanding, fresh vibrant. The raspberries popped in your mouth. The lemon was deliciously bright flavored. The ham and cheese were perfectly paired inside the croissant and the prosciutto with nuts, fig goat cheese was out of this world. The staff were very helpful and quick to help us decide and choose and helped us as we checked out. You could tell this place paid attention to the details and everything was squared away. The place was spotless, clean and bright, and the self service situation was set up perfectly with trays parchment paper and tongs that you turned in to be sanitized at the checkout.

So many options at this cute cafe…read more We got a variety of treats to take home with us. You can grab a tray and tongs and pick out your treats yourself. The croissants were really delicious as were the mochi donuts. Next time I want to try of the fancy desserts.

Loved this spot!! Good for small groups or getting brunch to go. I got a NY Maple Iced Latte in a…read moreLarge and it was delicious!!! It was the perfect amount of sweet. I also ordered a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel, which was a lot better than I was expecting. My friend got the avocado toast. Service was quick too. Hope to be back!

Hound and Mare is a cute little breakfast spot that serves breakfast sandwiches, salads, pastries,…read moreand coffee. They have a couple of breakfast sandwich options, but the Melrose stood out to me right away. It has bacon, over easy egg, a slice of crispy cheddar, garlic aioli, and caramelized onions on a toasted sesame bagel. Usually, I'm not a over easy or sunny side up person because I don't like egg yolk, but this whole sandwich with everything made it work for me. It was so tasty and satisfying. I've never had a crispy slice of cheese like this. I enjoyed the sandwich so much that I got it again the next day. I made the mistake of squeezing the sandwich and the egg yolk squirted on my sleeves. It seems like a popular spot. There was a line of people both days I went. The sandwich took about 5 minute wait.

My first order from Racquel was back to 2019. Since then, I've ordered birthday cakes/cupcakes each…read moreyear for my two children who studied in Cornell. Racquel's cake is delicious and designed with a true artist's touch. She's very easy to talk to when I wanted to customize it. Her ordering process is also very straightforward, getting back to me quickly after the online form is submitted. We are from Texas. Racquel's business is truly a blessing to families like us and helps us to stay close to the important days with our children when they are thousands of miles away from home. Thank You Racquel for all the beautiful cakes and moments. I highly recommend this business!

We got our wedding cake and cupcakes from Sinfully Delicious and they were stunning and delectable!…read moreRaquel was great to work with as we nailed down our flavors and numbers, and multiple guests told us that this was the best dessert they'd ever had at a wedding. Our cake was cardamom sponge with lemon curd and lemon meringue buttercream, and my spouse, who has very high standards for baked goods, said that they could not have imagined having a better cake. Truly a fantastic experience.

I had a good experience here for the most part! I went twice during my trip. I enjoyed the gluten…read morefree toast and bagels and got an egg and cheese one day, and a scallion cream cheese and cucumber the next. The coffee is also delicious and didn't even need a flavor added. The man taking our orders the first day was also incredibly kind and you could tell he just enjoyed his job, or at least was happy to be there. There's also a mini shop here basically. There's fresh bread and prepackaged meals here like Shepards pie and fruits and veggies. There also was plenty of cute merch and I left with two designs. Two things that I didn't like. Ordering was a bit chaotic. There are labeled areas that show where to order what, but if it's your first time in it can feel overwhelming and you might be wandering a bit figuring it out. I wish it could all be ordered at one spot, not like it's a food hall. I understand that this probably does work the best for them though and is most likely pretty easy for ordering if you're a local. Lastly, I had an issue with a woman working the second day. They have a big menu and I was looking at it above her head while ordering. She was fine while I was talking, but stopped me when I went to walk away. She said "You know, you really need to face people while you're talking to them." What! So awkward and weird. That's the main reason I took one star off because it caused me not to go back again. Very rude and felt like a mini lecture for no reason.

We're not local but we've visted before and really enjoyed the stop. Being in the area, frequenting…read morethe State Theatre, and listening to good music we needed morning refreshments and immediately thought "Baked in Ithaca". This visit we got coffee, breakfast sandwiches and various baked goods. The restaurant was busy and hopping with activity on a Sunday morning around 9AM. The parking lot was full but there was street parking around the business. There was also plenty of seating for us to find some room to eat in comfort. You order food at one counter but you pay at the other counter? All food is delivered to the "pay" counter. Service was fast, even with the crowd, the breakfast sandwiches were delicious, the coffee was dark (which we love) and the baked goods didn't last long. We got a cinnamon coffee cake and a loaf of bread that were huge hits. "Baked in Ithaca" - what a slogan!

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 out the savory cheddar potato and the sweet cherry almond hand pies. Both were delicious and…read morea great snack. They are a great homemade option when you are looking for a quick small meal.

Great place to study or snack when you are stressed about school for Cornell students. Love cats…read moreand love cat cafes bc they will hopefully get a forever home! Thank you alley cat cafes for loving cats. Fun place to relax and play. It's only $10 per hour and you can do 30 min for $5. Great deal for a college student budget.

Wednesdays between 10-12 kids get 30 mins free. They were busy so we were glad we got there at the…read moretail end of the rush. Otherwise, it's $5 a person and as we were told, it's all for the cats. We also saw Marigold, the famous cat from Inside the Mind of a Cat. Personally, I wasn't thrilled about the horrendously bad smell. I understand it's a place with cats but maybe a scented candle or some effort to take away the funk (it really was that bad). We didn't get any drinks or food but it appeared to be common Ithaca fare (if you know, you know). My niece loved it and easily gave 5 stars. The staff were great and quick to offer helpful info. A lot of info, the entire time, if you get my meaning. She talked a lot. Overall, a wonderful experience and opportunity for adopting. I'm glad the business gives back and we will definitely be back. Just hope they light a candle next time.

Was hesitant with such mixed reviews. But overall glad we went. Service and ambiance were very…read morenice. We started with the local bread with olive oil. Not the best bread I've ever had but pretty good. Also got the patatas bravas which for me was my favorite dish. Super flavorful. We got two dishes the Spring cavatelli and the moosewood burger. The burger was really good but the pasta is where I could see why some people threw around the word bland. I don't want to say it was bad, it just was very light and didn't have a rich flavor like most pasta dishes. We got the matcha panna cotta to go which was also pretty good. Overall I think it just depends on the dish you get but I was fully expecting straight up bland food based on other reviews but that wasn't the case. The cavatelli could use a little work though. Overall it was nice.

Food is okay. We…read moretried the lasagna and strozzapretti- I wish the pastas were homemade, but at least they were prepared well. Al dente and good flavors. I would eat these again. We also tried the thai curry, burrata, peach salad. The peaches were not ripe, but the crunch was a nice textural component. Burrata and curry were fine. I wish the curry was spicier. I liked the thin ribbons of cucumber in the burrata dish though. Maybe I am being too harsh... I had rather high expectations coming into Moosewood, and the food wasn't bad per se, but nothing really wowed me. I would eat here again, but I wouldn't seek it out.

Cute shop, friendly barista who was great to offer suggestions. The latte was good and it's always…read morea good sign when you have a line at all times.

The barista was very friendly. I do think the coffee took a long time to come out, which wasn't…read moreideal. My cortado was rich and tasty and my friend loved her Latte. The space itself is kind of cramped, but the local goods and overall decoration is great. I would definitely go back.

Collegetown Bagels is a great spot for breakfast, they have a lot of bagel and cream cheese flavors…read moreto choose from. They also have a large variety of drinks and the matcha was great! It gets quite busy but the line goes fast!

This place has a big menu so give yourself time to choose. The bagels are smaller than what you…read moreexpect coming form the NYC area but are great tasting and texture on par. I had the Brooklyn bagel - bacon egg and cheese on a wheat bagel - just the right size portion. The coffee is made to order. Only odd thing for me - and not a complaint- was ordering sequence. food in back, coffee and check out up front which gets crowded and a little confusing as it's right by the front door.