Amazing sandwiches, wicked fries, great service. Ordered online and picked up in 15 mins. Couldn't…read morehave been easier. Or more delicious. Def 5

No soup in the summer! Nice sandwiches. Limeade…read more Our Ithaca NY friends like the soups here, so we stopped in. Gorgers told us they don't serve soup in the summer. Not gazpacho, not borscht, no brightly colorful cream soups or bisques, no mint soups. They have plenty of interesting sandwiches on homemade bread. They have limeade! But we were here for soup in July. Nope.

Locals told us: Get great sandwiches from the deli in this convenience store!…read more Shortstop Deli has been "hidden" in a convenience store in the "lower northside" of Ithaca NY since 1978! Great design-your-own sandwiches, and if you like, friendly suggestions from the staff. It was our first time in, and their helpful hints quickly showed they have every filling (savory seitan!) and every topping and a nice variety of breads. We got their "Italian mix" of cold cuts, which included Genoa salami, sweet tender thin-sliced baked ham, and meats that were either mortadella and capicola or at least richly-flavored alternates, provalone cheese, tomato, onions, a light amount of lettuce brightened with a splash of Italian dressing and a dash of fresh salad-oil, and a sprinkling of what we call "hots": lightly-spicy pickled peppers. All this on fresh French bread, which could have been with sesame, or could have been ciabatta or whole-wheat French or several others. We added a light scatter of our own crushed pistachios, which are in some mortadellas. Nobody said this couldn't be fun :-) The sandwich was a heavenly armful, shared amongst us on one of our woodsy picnics. Extra kudos again to their cheerful helpful (patient) staff!

Friendly fast fresh! I'll go again when I'm in town! Keep Ithaca fun!…read moreLove the fact that I could get a small-ish sub.

Tasty sandwiches, a stellar cider selection, and wonderful staff. They have multiple vegetarian…read moreoptions which I always appreciate.

Amazingly flavorful, we changed plans and came back a second time on our vacation trip…read more The schnitzeled oyster mushroom salad was 10/10!

Great take out option! The salad was fresh and filling. I will definitely order again. Only…read morecomplaint would be the eco-friendly packaging. The oil in the salad dressing seeps through the container. I'll put it on a plate or bowl next time before adding dressing. ;)

Amazing food - my new favorite sandwich shop in all of Ithaca! You won't be disappointed.read more

This place has it all! Lots of made to order options for breakfast and lunch, beers on tap, a store…read morewith lots of delicious grab and go items, and tables to dine in or outside. I really enjoyed the bowl I ordered and felt like it was A TON of food! The atmosphere here is great too, and the employees are friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Excellent baked goods. Lively atmosphere…read more We wanted some fast, indulgent takeout (Jul 2026). We hit the very cute Ithaca Bakery on Meadow at Court. I think that's called the Washington Park neighborhood, or west-Downtown. For pickup, we parked on Meadow. To eat in, there's a pretty large parking lot on Court Street. We saw what looked like more than 40 pastries in the display case, more than 15 bagel varieties, smoothies, teas, lemonade, and a host of creative coffee beverages. Of course, i got an espresso, neat. Rich, dense, dark, hot, perfectly drawn. And a regular Americano with oat milk. Fresh and tasty. Got a generously decorated well-crisped BLT to-go. We split that enormous blueberry, strawberry, kiwi tart. I wont even tell you what we added on top, but i'll say it was nearly next door ;-) Quick friendly service. The happy chatter of well-caffeinated well-sugared people. We even saved a fellow pastry-aficionado from forgetting their purse!

I was in Ithaca for a couple days and the foot-long spicy chili dog I had here was the best meal I…read morehad (of many meals). Sadly I am now addicted to chili dogs, and have yet to find one that comes close to matching the Circus Truck's. THANKS A LOT, CIRCUS TRUCK!

Incredible food. Had the chef's choice for $10 with pasta, fries, and a sandwich which was possibly…read moreone of the best meals I've had in ithaca The circus truck had incredible ambiance for being in a parking lot next to an abandoned lock store The circus man in the circus truck was very friendly and almost has a supernatural presence 10/10 would recommend

Stopped by the cafe for lunch on a Monday. Had a grilled chicken sandwich (customized to your…read morepreference) with L, T and honey mustard with a side of sweet potato fries. They use chicken tenders for the sandwich and they had great flavor and the frites were A-OK. They have killer deserts and THEY HAVE SWEET TEA! Super friendly folks. If you see Amos, tell him I said hi!

We went for the all-you-can-eat weekend brunch and it's amazing! The quality of food, for the…read morevalue, cannot be beat! I highly recommend the waffles: so good you don't even need syrup!

Stopped by a couple of times to this popular place right at the edge of Cornell. Had the 6 Mile…read moreCreek, West End Melt and the Zabs - all good. Friendly service but there can be a bit of wait for the food (we waited about 20 minutes each time)

I LOVE CTB. I have been going here since I was a freshman in College back in '95/'96...30 years…read morelater when we visit Ithaca I make sure we stop here at least once and my kids enjoy it too. Here is our latest visit food: - 2 Plain Bagels: my son got this - Mexican: I always get this. The service is quick here and the Commons location has a nice spot to sit down.

We stopped here passing through on a trip, and we loved the atmosphere! The interior details and…read moreconnection with nature were lovely and unique. We had a wonderful lunch experience and friendly service. Would stop here again!

I've been told this place was a cult by some friends but never heard about what they did…read more I decided to try it, I went in and it was extremely unsettling. Our waiter seemed extremely creepy as well. All around bad vibes, don't go here!

I figured I'd give Cafe Jennie a try while I was back at Cornell for Reunion Weekend. Since many…read moreplaces were closed, I needed a quick lunch to hold me over until dinner several hours later. I ended up getting a pre-packaged chef salad and a black coffee, and both hit the spot. The salad was fresh, satisfying, and exactly what I needed before a busy afternoon of reunion activities. As an added bonus, we received 10% off, which was a nice little perk. The staff was friendly, and the café was convenient and welcoming. Next time I'm back on campus, I'd love to try one of their homemade offerings. For a quick and easy lunch stop, it worked out perfectly. And we had enough seats for our group. When the coffee was ready, my hand held buster went off! All good!

When I think of Café Jennie, the first thing that comes to mind is their desserts and baked goods…read more They offer a delightful variety of sweet snacks, including brownies (with a variety of combinations) and macarons--a rare find on campus. I've tried their sandwiches before, and while they're decent, they can be a bit on the dry side. The salads, however, are fantastic! Personally, I prefer the sandwiches at Goldie's. Café Jennie is located on the second floor of the Cornell Store, in a beautifully well-lit area with plenty of natural light. Finding seating can be a challenge since it fills up quickly, and it's easy to see why. Sitting here makes me a thousand times more productive for some reason. It's definitely one of the prettier cafes on campus, though I still think Goldie's ambiance is superior. I give Café Jennie 4 stars for their impressive variety. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll find plenty to satisfy your cravings!