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    Ithaca Beer Company

    3.9 (593 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American, Pizza
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jada C.

    It has been about 10 years since I last visited Ithaca Beer Company. The last time we came here we celebrated friendships and it was my first time of coming to Ithaca. We had a wonderful time. This time, I ordered the vegetarian chorizo burger. The burger It came with large cut potato fries. My only issue stemmed from our waiting for our orders for well over 30 minutes. We placed our orders the same time as our friends. Yes they received their orders within 10 minutes. Our server asked if we placed our burger orders. We said yes. The burger tasted decent but a little cold. The fries tasted cold. I felt we got overlooked and ignored. I do like the ambience. It felt relaxed and chill.

    Vanilla Porter in front Double Nut Brown Ale in back
    Nicole R.

    This place is a fun place to eat! The service is great. Our server answered every question and gave us great suggestions. We got a burger and a chicken sandwich and tried several of their beers with the flights. It was a great place to take a break from exploring to refuel for the rest of the day!

    Jody M.

    Great place for beer and a burger. We came after seeing all the amazing photos of pizza and burgers. But unfortunately they aren't serving pizza and only had one burger on the menu. The food was good and the beer was yummy. Will have to try again when the outdoor areas are more active.

    Leaving Ithaca Brewing Company

    We are doing a brewery tour of the Finger Lakes.. this place was so welcoming, accommodating, and just an all around good time! The beers were delicious and inventive. I took my Dad, who is turning 80 in 10 days and they would not let him pay! What a classy move Thank you!

    The chicken sandwich was incredible and the fries were the real deal
    Marc B.

    This was my third or fourth time at the Ithaca beer Company. The staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable. They always have a select few beers that you can only get at the brewery and I am always excited to try them. This trip it was the Indian Pale Lager. The food does change occasionally and tonight we decided to try the chicken sandwich which was almost like a chicken cutlet it was beyond incredible.

    Butcher's board. Apricot ale.
    Shawnna P.

    The food and beers are excellent. The outdoor patio is beautiful, but swarming with wasps. I liked the friendly service. The butchers board is recommended.

    Fry Flight
    Angel P.

    Our large group came on a Saturday late afternoon and waited 45 min for a table. We got a few beers while waiting: I recommend the apricot wheat, tropical ipa and blue raz sour. The Cornell mule was also good. I had the chicken bites, fry flight and Cornell chicken sandwich. The fry flight comes with ketchup, honey mustard and ranch. Not a fan of the ketchup as it tastes more like marinara, and the fry flight is quite overpriced for the amount. The fries have a good crispy exterior with a soft and airy interior. Chicken bites were good, not overly battered and comes with a tasty spicy yum yum sauce. The chicken sandwich was pretty good, and the chicken was cooked well. Service was decent, and food came out timely. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The casual picnic tables outside only allow drinks and fries. They have corn hole and frisbee golf outside, and shuffle board inside.

    taproom burger
    Alice Z.

    Food: 4/5 | Service: 3.5/5 | Experience: 3/5 My party of 6 came for dinner on the weekend. We expected a wait but was told our table would be ready soon - that "soon" turned into around 20-30 minutes of standing around. Once we were seated, it took quite a long time for us to get served, and while our drinks arrived relatively quickly, we waited around 45 minutes for our food to arrive. I had ordered the lava lamp mocktail and the taproom burger. The mocktail was a bit fizzy, sweet, and a pretty pink color; it was very enjoyable. The burger was a bit dry, but the sauce was able to mask it. Overall, food was ok and prices were fair, but the wait was very long.

    Alexis K.

    If you are looking for a place to get some delicious pizza and try some great beers, this is it! The portion sizes are enough to share which makes it more fun to try more items on the menu. I'm not a big beer drinker but our waitress did a great job with helping me decide what to try based on what I told her I liked and didn't. The outside seating is so nice too!

    Taproom Burger
    Billy T.

    You're not gonna get the best experience if you come here for the food rather than the beer. My first experience here was just drinks, which was awesome- the apricot wheat is delicious. Service is my biggest concern here. They close the kitchen far before the restaurant does and they should make that clearer- you need to come more than an hour before the restaurant closes if you want food. Otherwise, good place to get drinks

    Beer menu is just ok in my book!
    Deborah M.

    New into beers and love Sours and Stouts. Not too many exciting options for me here but good looks good and atmosphere is inviting. My favorite is the Apricot Wheat Beer. Lovely aroma of apricots and light and refreshing on the tongue.

    Sara B.

    What could be better than fresh beer from the tap at Ithaca Beer Company? The highlight of this visit was the pumpkin beer. July is the best time to get pumpkin beer (who knew) when it's at its freshest. This pumpkin beer was so fresh and so smooth that my husband and I didn't want to order anything else. We even purchased a few packs to take home. We visited during a storm so the outdoor space was closed. A total bummer because it looked absolutely gorgeous! Next time, I hope. The inside was of course packed and there was a long wait for a table. Luckily a spot opened up at the bar which is first come first serve! They've got a pretty large food menu with pretty typical brewery fare. Think nachos, pizza, burgers, etc. The pepperoni pizza was thin crust and super cheesy - my fave. We also shared poutine which was a hit (when is it not?!). They have super cute merch, fun flight combos and of course all the beer you could get your hands on. My toxic trait is that I get drunk at breweries and like to spend too much money. So, now I have plenty of Ithaca beer to keep me going and a cool new tie dye tee. A win!

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    Nice selection of beers and good food. This place gets packed quickly for a reason. Be sure to check out the smash burgers.

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    Great service! Fantastic with kids. Relaxed vibe. Wish they had another GF option or two.

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    Ask the Community - Ithaca Beer Company

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    No they don't. First come first served only.

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    Sunset Grill is family owned, simple and gets the job done. A large group of us came on a Saturday…read moremorning, and we were sat down immediately. Their menu is simple breakfast food, and quite affordable. I got the three eggs any style, and my partner got the sausage gravy, and eggs special. Not my favorite home fries as I like a crispier exterior. The sausage gravy was very oily though. Portion sizes are good. They have indoor and outdoor tables, and with great views if you plan to sit outside. The parking lot is on the smaller end. You can call ahead to make a reservation. Come here if you want simple breakfast food with no trills.

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