Strange Brew Cafe

Ambiance is cute. Cool merchandise. We got cappuccinos and they were on the bitter side. Service is…read moremid. Will keep exploring other places.

Very friendly owners ,busy with students that's a good thing .Liked out door seating, prices were…read moregreat. Strong cooking smell in the restr part. And dark..

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The Shop

4.4(138 reviews)

0.2 mi

We made reservation to make sure we had a dinner location, but probably not necessary on a regular…read moreFriday night around 6-6:30pm. Street parking is as you can guess hit or miss. We sat at a high top and ordered drinks... not the fastest service, but seemed to be just one bartender. Not our favorite cocktails as they were just a little off. Just one of the 4 would have gotten the same drink again. For food, seems like everyone else wanted their chicken sandwich!!! Nice sized breaded chicken on bun with delicious, crispy fries!!! I also loved my chicken and feta Greek type salad. Nice portion with perfectly cooked and cut chicken. The flavors were so good, I didn't even try their dressing which they serve on the side. We were a bit full for dessert, but also only option was their crepes... maybe next time. A good option if you have family members with food allergies, or are vegan/vegetarian. Everything is clearly marked on menu.

We went out for brunch on a Sunday. The espresso mochas and Bloody Mary's were delicious and the…read morecrêpes were exquisite. There's a full bar with seating at the bar and the restaurant is very clean with nice atmosphere.

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Alexander's Cafe & Sweet Endings

4.5(98 reviews)

0.2 mi

Dope spot. Every time I ordered for pickup or came in,…read morealways great Customer Service, fast and ready to eat. As a Film Maker and Artist, I need a place like this. Everything on the menu is fantastic. And they do delicious smoothies. I get the Spinach salad and they'll add what I ask for in it. The prices are decent and the portion is good enough to fill an empty spot in your stomach. The interior paint and color scheme is earthy and the staff are warm. They have another side for dining but most of the time I come I'm on my lunch break so I grab and go. No complaints.

I absolutely love it here. I have been here so many times. My favorite thing to get is "The…read moreCourthouse". They also have amazing shakes that I often get. They care about their customers and if you are a regular Alex will know you by name. Really great place, highly recommend.

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Nezuntoz Cafe

Locally owned & operated

Yummy sandwiches, delicious iced tea selection and funny staffers who keep things moving make this…read morea great lunch stop!

bad sandwiches, bad communication. I asked For wheat bread…read more and I got ciabatta with limp warm paltry lettuce cut in a manner that was unruly and bad to eat.

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Sole City Coffee

5.0(39 reviews)

2.4 mi

So glad I stopped in to Sole City! I had an hour to kill so popped in for a latte and a croissant…read more I was impressed by the atmosphere, plenty of seating of different formats, and even a beautiful outdoor patio area with a fountain. The prices were so reasonable and the coffee was great. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area!

Great local coffee house. The setting has lots of seating and feels cozy! When I was there it was…read moredecorated very festive for the holidays. The coffee was very good and roasted in Ithaca. Lots of options and good pricing. We were served by the owners who were friendly and you can tell support the local community.

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Caffe Del Corso

4.3(66 reviews)

3.6 mi

Wow! Second time in the area and we made a special trip. Veal Milanese. You will not be…read moredisappointed.

This place was surprisingly really good. Tucked away in a run down shopping center in the middle of…read morenowhere, Caffe Del Corso exceeded all expectations. We got the veal Milanese, the paccheri short rib, and the charcuterie board, with higher quality cured meats than your favorite Italian restaurant back home. You will pay for the quality however, upfront as well. Service was nice. Ambiance was very chill as well.

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The Grapevine Cafe

4.8(56 reviews)

2.4 mi

I like this place. Lots of vegan options. Good coffee. Cute vibe. Friendly service. Affordable.read more

Food was good, but I had a really bad experience with the service and the manager. I went there for…read morelunch last Friday, (Jan. 9th, 2026) and ordered a wrap and a bottle of beer. I asked if I could have the Mexican salsa sauce instead of Dijon mustard on my wrap. My server behind the bar, , (who is also the manager), said no problem, but there might be a few black beans in the sauce, she made no mention of any extra charge for simply using a different sauce. When she gave my check, she had added $5.50 , just for salsa instead of Dijon mustard . When I protested, and asked her to remove the charge, she refused, and was very rude to me. I didn't use bad language, or behave in a threatening manner. A female friend of hers, who was seated at a nearby table, with two men, joined in, and they both ganged up on me. Since I was using a credit card, I had no choice but to accept the added charge. I told her that what she was doing is a practice called "Padding" a check, to beef up the bill. I asked her if this is how she was trained, and her answer was, "I didn't have to be trained, this is how I do things" . I was in the middle of gathering together my belongings, and putting on my coat, to leave, and she came around the bar to my side, and said, "Let's go, you're not leaving fast enough", (Quote) I left, as soon as I had my coat on. She also said that there was a problem, a few days earlier, when I came in for a quick beer, before catching my bus. Well, guess what that "Problem" was ? The draft beer was totally flat, and warm, and all I did was let them know, and asked for a bottled beer instead. I did what any customer would reasonably be expected to do. Before I left, she told me, "Don't come back ". This is horrendous treatment of a customer, especially coming from a manager. P.S. Jan. 15th, 2026 - I am responding to a few points in yesterday's reply from the business owner to my complaint: 1. She said I was expecting an add on for free. This is erroneous, because I didn't even think of a different sandwich sauce as an "Add-On", which it should not be. 2. Saying I added Beyond sausage to my burrito, which is an "extra charge" Again, erroneous, Beyond wrap is $13.25, and Bean Burrito is $12.95, so it's fair to say that they're both the same price. What I actually ordered was the Beyond sausage wrap, and merely requested the Burrito sauce instead of Dijon mustard. What the manager did was bill me for a Bean Burrito, $12.95, and added a "side beyond sausage", and charged me an extra $5.50 for what was supposed to just be the Burrito sauce, which is not in my opinion a legitimate "Side". 3. Saying that I should have asked if there would be an "Up Charge". It's the responsibility of the server to let the customer know, that there will be extra charge, it's not the responsibility of a customer to ask.

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Cafe Liuga Haus

5.0(3 reviews)

0.6 mi

Really really good pastries! They make them in house, homemade, and they don't overdo the sugar…read morelike some American places. The owners experiment with new flavors too, and sometimes add international flares like Coconut Guava Mochi. I'm salivating right now thinking about it. They also have really good coffees, and legit the best Thai tea I've ever had. Also, their ice creams (homemade) are delicious, and their flavors are so fun and tasty and unique. Plus the ambiance is amazing, and the owners are so friendly and kind. The service is always done with a genuine smile and timely. My favorite new cafe in bingo!

A great atmosphere with yummy food and lovely employees! They just recently opened, and the staff…read morewere happy to explain to me that all of their offerings are house-made and gave me great recommendations for dessert. They offer vegan ice cream options, and are working on expanding what they serve - their menu updates weekly. We'll definitely be back, and I can't wait to see how they grow!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie & Dumplings!

Peanut Butter Wolf ice cream, Earl Gray Tea ice cream, Pumpkin mochi cake, and Wild Apple mochi cake.

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Clinton Street Cafe

4.7(19 reviews)

0.6 mi

This review is long overdue! I've been coming to Clinton Street Cafe for years, and it truly is a…read morelocal landmark. They're almost always busy, and still take the time to make you feel like family. Everything tastes homemade and made with care. Great food, great people, and the kind of local place you're always happy to come back to.

So we had to choose a new breakfast place as our usual stop is closed on Monday. This choice was…read morebasically accomplished by using Google and seeing the massive list of places in the area and choosing one we haven't been to yet. Oh my gosh I'm glad we did this one.. Isn't much to look at when you walk in but it's basically a diner so what do you really expect? . Menu isn't huge but what they do they do very well. First thing I noticed when the breakfast came to the table was that the potatoes were fried in butter. A lot of places we have gone to use a little oil on the flat top, nope this place uses butter. And not that cheap imitation butter either they use some real butter. Those potatoes were incredible. We both had the steak and eggs, we both ordered the steak or air which for a breakfast steak is about a 25 second window before it's overcooked, and these guys nailed it. Everything else we had was really good including the French toast. A lot of places have it rather soggy, this wasn't crispy but it was well, let's just say less soggy. We asked him about other things we like for example the sausage biscuits and gravy which they only do on Saturday so we have to go back now. I also want to try their breakfast sandwiches because I was talking to them about these, and for those that are in this area that remember a place on I think Broad Avenue called Pasquale's.. well Pasquale's used to have the best breakfast sandwiches, and the Clinton diner here is telling me that they make theirs a little bit bigger. Definitely has my interest peaked. So anyway yes, I definitely recommend this place. The prices were not too bad really, all of the food we have here I think was about $30. For two steaks, and basically a third order of French toast, I'd say not too bad.

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Baby S.

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749

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7 years ago

This was a stone throw from our hotel and as the hotel did not have breakfast included, we were looking for a delicious option, something different than a regular run of the mill diner. Strange Brew's menu looked enticing. The coffee is amazing, really strong and flavorful, seriously, one of the best, if not the best coffees I ever had. For breakfast, my little one wanted grilled cheese sandwich, but this only came as a mac n' cheese option, so he went with it and loved it. I had an egg scramble with asiago cheese and hubby had an omelet platter with potatoes. The people who work there are very nice, and it's so peaceful to sit by the window. My son, who goes to Bing, told me that he frequents this place for their mac n' cheese and all his friends love it. read more

Donna H.

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7

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8 years ago

She was patient with us and very sweet. They are generally very friendly with their customers, calling several of them at the shop on a first name basis. This screams to me that many of the people here were recurring customers. I would have to say the prices here are pretty reasonable to a bit expensive. read more

Alex G.

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3

0

10 years ago

The coffee is amazing. The food is great. The pastries are to die for. They are very accomodating. Owners take your orders, will always try to please the customer. I come here on a daily basis. Try the almond crossaint. Cali club sandwich is amazing. read more

Jocelyn S.

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4

0

9 years ago

A cute cafe in downtown Binghamton. It provides a nice hipster atmosphere that is perfect for studying or hanging out with friends. All of the employees are so nice and friendly! The food is a little pricy but it is delicious! read more

Laural P.

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2

0

6 years ago

Love the food! Great atmosphere! We will definitely be returning to try out more items on there menu! Staff was also great and very efficient. I had the California Club read more

V Q.

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6

0

8 years ago

Great food and amazing service. However not as cheap as most breakfast spots in town. Worth the extra $2 for an egg sandwich.

Jim Z.

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6

1

4 years ago

Excellent breakfast sandwiches often will all order from work to have them delivered. Great service excellent food.

Arianna L.

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18

3

6 years ago

A little over priced but the food is really good and so are the drinks! Staff is also very friendly :)

Chrissy W.

4

22

5 years ago

Delish. Coffee is made to perfection. Also grabbed a baked good because I couldn't resist! Recommend

Georgia T.

145

14

24

6 years ago

So glad we ended up here, the sandwiches were so good . It's a must try in this little town

Butter Buns T.

45

413

7

3 years ago

Great coffee! Great service! Easy parking! Good bathroom. Good vibe. I would go back. read more

Kayla T.

2

22

9

11 months ago

Use to go here weekly for breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Loved it and food was great.

Marsh M.

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1

0

10 years ago

No opinion yet. Can't find an on-line menu. Will try it if we like it.

Bruce K.

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4

0

8 years ago

Nice place, but tables and floors have been dirty every time we go there

Tina M.

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4

0

5 years ago

The best espresso bar in town! And, the best gluten-free pastries ever.

John A.

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6

0

7 years ago

Not very Strange and needs more "brew".

Generous G.

23

2

0

10 years ago

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So glad I stopped in to Sole City! I had an hour to kill so popped in for a latte and a croissant…read more I was impressed by the atmosphere, plenty of seating of different formats, and even a beautiful outdoor patio area with a fountain. The prices were so reasonable and the coffee was great. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area!

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I had a chicken bacon ranch panini and it was so delicious! A cute little place to eat if you have…read morea small group. They have picnic tables outside which is great if the weather is nice! Friendly and quick service.

I have to be honest here... this place is very touch and go. The staff are super friendly and it's…read moregenerally a cute small-town cafe (it even has a drive thru!) but after giving this place many chances, the food is just too inconsistent. In general, their drinks are pretty good. No real issues here, so if you're just going there for coffee, have at it. However, it's mostly standard fare (premade mixes and syrups) with a couple seasonal specials. But the food... I got a blueberry lemon cookie that didn't taste like either, nor was it even sweet, just tasted like soft flour (couldn't even force myself to finish it). Or the Big Mac wrap; the ingredients were all over the place so you couldn't really get a complete bite, it was dripping in grease, and it gave me a stomachache for several hours thereafter (despite no food allergies). There have been some instances where I had a good pastry or got a sandwich that was actually pretty good, but because the times my food wasn't good were just TOO seriously bad (not just meh, BAD), it completely broke my trust. I can't always be sure that I'll order something and it'll be edible. So while I might consider stopping by for a drink out of convenience and support for a local small business (rather than buying it at the gas station), I won't be ordering food.

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This review is long overdue! I've been coming to Clinton Street Cafe for years, and it truly is a…read morelocal landmark. They're almost always busy, and still take the time to make you feel like family. Everything tastes homemade and made with care. Great food, great people, and the kind of local place you're always happy to come back to.

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