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CASH ONLY! I loved this place. Their soft serve was really great, and they also offer hard ice cream with vegan options, plus a gluten free and vegan cookies and cream. I got the chocolate soft serve with rainbow sprinkles and it was the perfect sweet treat. If you only want a little something, you can get a kids size like I did, but they also have small, medium, and large sizes too. One thing to know is that it is cash only. If you do not have cash, they may offer an IOU like they did for us. There is an ATM next door, but I had issues with it not accepting my card, and my friends had the same problem, so I ended up paying in quarters. They were very kind and patient about it though. The line can get pretty long, but it moves quickly, so it is not a bad wait at all. It would be nice if there was more seating, especially since so many people come here, but overall it is still a really great stop for ice cream. read more

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Cute seasonal ice cream spot in Ithaca! Located in downtown- the line can get pretty long in the evenings- even on weekdays. Cash only so be prepared. I am partial to soft serve but have tried both their hard icecream and soft serve. I prefer their soft serve but wish they had more flavors. I tried the classic chocolate twist and the two berry twist soft serves. In the two berry twist, I didn't like the pink flavor- it was too icy and more like a sorbet/dole whip than true soft serve. I liked the purple flavor thought! Overall, I still frequent Sweet Melissa's for softserve close to Cornell! Would recommend! read more

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Rachel L.

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I don't usually get generic ice cream flavors, but the vanilla soft serve was amazing! My order came out quickly too. Please note that they only accept cash. read more

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Lola C.

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Delicious ice cream! Heads up that they are cash only so come prepared. Lots of classics read more

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Jerry R.

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Fast and friendly service. Fair pricing. Quality ice cream. Could use some more outdoor seating. read more

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Sweet Melissa's has been scooping up deliciousness since '09 and somehow I'm just now discovering it! As soon as I saw non-traditional flavors like Brown Sugar & Sour Cream and Irish Cream I knew I'd come to the perfect spot. If ice cream isn't your sweet treat of choice, they've got freshly baked cookies too! Profits benefit local college students! read more

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J B.

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Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Ithaca, NY We tried their Vegan ice cream based on the recommendation of someone we trusted. We got 2 scoops vegan toasted coconut and vegan gluten-free blonde cookies & cream ice cream. At this time they are "cash only." Both of their Vegan ice creams are coconut milk based and didn't have much flavor. The toasted coconut had more than the blonde cookies and cream. They also had a somewhat rubbery texture, more like melted mozzarella cheese than what one would anticipate from ice cream. It's outdoor seating only. There's no street visible signage to indicate this business, yet despite that there is a constant line of customers, most likely for their dairy based ice creams and other threats. For us as Vegans, I would not go back except to sometime in the future to give them a second chance. It just wasn't that good. read more

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Best soft serve in Ithaca. But man the line can be long sometimes. They usually keep it moving and it is the best which probably why it's so long. Outdoor seating window style ice cream shop. read more

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Katie-Ann F.

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Cute corner shop with amazing soft serve and hard ice cream! I absolutely love this place and went 3 times in the past 6 days. They have so many flavors and limited seasonal ones too! The staff are super friendly and service is very fast as well. My favorite is the classic Vanilla Soft Serve. It the smoothest soft serve I've ever had in my life and extremely creamy and not overly sweet. I've also tried their hard flavors (a lot of these ones are seasonal): Peppermint chocolate chip, Blueberry with Oreos, and Hannah's House (cherry chocolate chip). The peppermint had pronounced mint flavor but not as creamy. On the other hand, the Blueberry w/ oreos was verrrry smooth with a strong blueberry flavor. I kinda wish there was more balance between the blueberry and Oreos, but overall still amazing. The cherry chocolate chip was also very smooth and creamy. The cherry flavor was not overpowering/super artificial but would like many more chocolate chips to balance out the sweetness and to give a textural component. All in all, hands down the best ice cream in Ithaca and definitely recommend stopping by before the season closes (end of Sept.)!! read more

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Marissa B.

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A must visit for us anytime we are in Ithaca. Cash only and always has a line but this is a testament to how wonderful their product is. The best soft serve around. The flavors are on point. The texture is light. They load on the toppings. My fiancé got the homemade lemon ricotta (not pictured in review) and said it was the best ice cream he has ever had. read more

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Sweet Melissa's is an ice cream staple in Ithaca! Arguably the best ice cream in the whole area. Their berry twist is a MUST TRY. Highly highly recommend :) read more

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Allison C.

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Sweet Melissa's will always be a summer staple in Ithaca! Their signature berry twist is a unique fruity soft serve twisted with sorbet. The orange creamsicle twist is also excellent and so nostalgic. They also offer limited specials every week. I wish this place was open all year round! read more

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David K.

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Line moved quickly. Split a large vanilla soft ice cream with my wife. Very small portion for a large and left a bad taste in my mouth. I've had much better and larger portion for similar cost. Little kid tried to shake me down for money while waiting in line. My wife wouldn't let me buy him an ice cream. We wouldn't return here. read more

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Kristen N.

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My favorite ice cream shop in the finger lakes area and I take my ice cream seriously! The owners are great people who take such pride in making quality products at reasonable prices. I especially LOVE their hard ice creams (especially Coffee Toffee, Vanilla Latte, Thai iced tea, and many more!)--these are all made by Melissa in house. They also have vegan hard ice cream made with coconut milk, for those who are dairy-free. And their dairy soft serve is great, too: especially the two-berry twist! Cute tables to enjoy the outdoors and just the friendliest people. Real small town vibe. read more

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Frieda N.

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The perfect place to people watch! Everything I've tried here I have loved. Their soft serve is remarkable and they have a wide variety of treats. I love sitting on the benches to people watch and enjoy a summer evening read more

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i love how you can customize your cone to have various flavors! the staff are very accomodating to these customizations! read more

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Aislinn H.

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Ice cream was good but...I was given a mostly melted chocolate cone. Dripping everywhere and soaked through the cone. When I said something they gave me a hard time saying it's hot out(it's only 78 degrees) huffed and offered me a new cone after I repeatedly denied a dish to place it in instead of the cone I ordered and said that it was clear the machine hadn't been purged. I was then given twist on a cone at which point I just ate it. won't be back. Also absolutely overrun with bees in the seating area read more

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Morgan C.

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Best soft serve I've ever had! The flavor combos are amazing and the service is quick! They only take cash so come prepared.

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Jiayi L.

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We went on vacation to upstate New York and were recommended this ice cream shop! Seems like a cute local spot with good flavors! I got a swirl with the cherry coating and it was yummy!! Would def go again! read more

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Zoe C.

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Great spot for ice cream in Ithaca. It can be difficult to find since there is no sign besides on the window. The soft serve was incredible. I tried the Vanilla and Orange, and both were great and creamy -- neither tasted artificial. I will definitely be back. read more

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Crystal P.

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Cash only but saw it was delicious so we got some cash and came here. It was good! Definitely worth it. Perfect for our last night in town.

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I love to support local business and share the with the world and sweet Melissa's is another great example. They make some very tasty soft serve with some great prices! I got a simple vanilla caramel sundae with rainbow sprinkles and it was just great! Pricing was fantastic with a sundae only 3.50! They are cash only so make sure to bring some with you! read more

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I used to come here every year to get a pint of sweet cream icecream. I drive a hour to get this annually. Today they told me they no longer scoop pints. I think the workers have just gotten lazier and dont want to scoop read more

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Lily M.

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Ice cream must-stop in Ithaca commons! Love their soft serve. It is very light and fluffy! The service was fast since it's a ice cream store with outdoor seating. It is great for a summer day hangout. read more

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Marcella N.

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We are very frequent partakers in Sweet Melissa's sherbert and ice cream. Their flavors are wonderful, their service friendly and prompt and the congenial atmosphere in the yard is of a community of happy satisfied costumers. read more

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Manasa A.

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Nice little ice cream spot with few benches outside to sit and enjoy the soft serve. We had the vanilla and chocolate and orange sherbet.The orange sherbet was very good.They have a few toppings available as well. read more

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Katherine W.

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Coming from out of state, I'd heard good things about Ithaca's ice cream. I was excited to try Sweet Melissa's but found it pretty average. My family and I ordered the pineapple sundae, orange/vanilla twist soft serve with peanut butter cone dip, and cookies and cream flurry. The sizes were generous, and the staff member who took our order was friendly. All of the ice cream came out within 2 minutes. I was a bit bummed that no hard ice cream was being served. I normally have a huge sweet tooth, but I found the cookies and cream extremely sweet. Honestly I didn't think it tasted much better than a McDonald's McFlurry! Anyway, I was happy to have the experience but don't think I'll be putting this on the top of my ice cream list. read more

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Frank J.

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Good ice cream stand. Cash only. Was served quickly at the window. Fair price , soft serve was delicious. It's just a take out window, no indoor area for customers. read more

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Jeff E.

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Quickly moving line produced two scoops of great ice cream. The portions where generous and flavors were really diverse.

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The ice cream is good but I feel like it's pretty pricey for soft serve, especially in Ithaca. Got the cherry dip and I feel like that was not worth it. Not crunchy or that tasty. read more

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Adam R.

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Great ice cream, possibly Ithaca's best. Worth the line on any given night. It does not disappoint.

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Andy B.

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Sweet Melissa's ice cream is pretty sweet! A great little spot a couple of blocks from the Ithaca Commons, Sweet Melissa's got the perfect soft-serve to cool you down on a hot summer evening. The folks here are very friendly, and the portions are incredibly generous (based on what the same portion would go for back home in DC). I had a really good, creamy, yummy, delicious classic swirl - half chocolate, half vanilla - and the medium will only set you back $2.99, the large being just 30 cents more. Besides their eight soft-serve flavors, they've got quite a few inventive hard-serve flavors, and you can get your ice cream just the way it is or in a sundae, milkshake, float, or flurry - and who doesn't love a few mix-ins? There's a small seating area next to their service window where you can hang out or enjoy your ice cream, or just walk the couple blocks back to the Commons and watch the passers-by on a nice evening. It's cash only, but you'll only need a few bucks to satisfy your ice cream craving at Sweet Melissa's - they're definitely worth checking out. read more

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Mackenzie J.

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This is my favourite, go-to ice cream place nowadays. There's often a line but it moves fast. Parking is relatively easy to find. It's a pretty cute stall/shop on the corner with some picnic tables available for use, within walking distance of a park. The ice cream itself is a dream for any soft serve lover- light, airy, affordable, and you can smother it in sprinkles or chocolate shell. My personal favourite is the blackberry yoghurt (I think that's the name? It's been a while) with sprinkles or chocolate shell. The employees are also super kind. I love this place for a quick pick me up after a long day and recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

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Jen E.

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Enjoyed an ice cream cone here after dinner. Walk up counter. I got a twist with crumble top. It was good, fun topping. My companion got the hard ice cream, it was tasty, sweet cream ice cream with golden Oreos. Good ice cream, but nothing special. read more

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Daniel Z.

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Sweet Melissa's is a staple of the town and almost all the Cornell kids will stop by there during some point in their academic career in Ithaca. Why? You ask. It's because you can get super high stacked and instagramable AF soft serve that can be afforded by students going to a top tier private university. The amount of flavorful soft serve you get for the price paid yields a high rating on the price to taste to quantity ratio. It's hard to beat these prices, and even though they might not have the most innovative flavors in town, they are still delicious and well worth the trip. And if you're looking for a flavor recommendation, the King of Ice Cream endorses the two-berry twist. ;) read more

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Shraddha A.

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Smooth and relishing ice cream! Must visit when in Ithaca. Close to Ithaca commons, easy parking. Cash only!

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Super delicious ice cream!!! After reading some reviews my family and I decided to check this place out. From my understanding there is another location with more hard flavors but we really enjoyed the soft serve here ! I got a cookies and cream flurry and thought the vanilla ice cream was rich and creamy. In terms of seating and atmosphere, everything is outside but there is a place to sit. Great prices as well! Next time I'll be in Ithaca I'll be sure to visit the main location as well! read more

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Brenda G.

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Soft serve was excellent got the classic twist with the chopped nuts and Im so happy I did. Hubby got a flurry with Oreo, butterfinger and Heath! Nice people and locals said you can't go wrong with any choice. read more

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Melody L.

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This is a good, no-frills soft serve place near Cornell. Staff is friendly and efficient. Stop by here if you want an inexpensive way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Cash only though. read more

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Bri C.

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Wanted to like this place because of the good reviews I've read/heard from friends and family. Was disappointed. They were out of some hard ice cream (which is my go to). Fine whatever I get it you're popular! I asked got black raspberry yogurt. I was met w an unenthusiastic young lady. I politely asked which toppings there were. Thankfully another, more cheerful employee chimed in. My order came out wrong which showed no one was listening. I was so unimpressed with my service that I didn't bother to go back and have them fix it read more

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200 W Seneca St
Ithaca, NY 14850
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(607) 277-0090
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Hours

What time does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop open?

Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop opens at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop opens at 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop close?

Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 3:00 PM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop take credit cards?

No, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop have catering options?

Yes, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop allow dogs?

Yes, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop have bike parking?

Yes, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop has bike parking.

Does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop have parking?

Yes, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop have free WiFi?

No, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

We feature the best soft serve in town as well as homemade hard ice cream. We are seasonal- open from April to September. We also have homemade vegan ice cream, made out of organic coconut milk. We started making this in 2010 and its been a huge hit!

History

Established in 2009.

Owned and operated by Melissa and Matt Kenny.

Meet the Business Owner: Melissa K.

Owner of Sweet Melissa's.

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The Yellow Deli

Came across this gem of a restaurant while touring Ithaca College. The food was delicious & very…read morereasonably priced, the staff were very friendly (we were given many tourists tips) and the ambiance is so unique we felt like we were at a themed restaurant at Disneyland..in a good way. Everything is handmade from the food to the decor! Overall, this is a special place. We will be back.

Located in college town, this place is a gem! Atmosphere-…read moreclean, warm earthy and welcoming. The rustic wood decor and roaring fireplace are the perfect fix for the cold winter weather. Service was amazing. From greeting us as we came in to bringing us samples of their different teas, we were delighted by the friendliness of the staff. Menu- offering a variety of hot and cold options. All healthy and homemade. We got the beef chili, Deli Pesto and Deli Rose sandwiches along with an order of waffles. Portions were generous and unfortunately too filling that we didn't have room for dessert ( though they sounded delicious) Interesting history to the concept and pleased to learn they had multiple locations around the US and world. We will definitely visit again

Drinks and breakfast menu

Upstairs

Creamy tomato soup bowl

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Dolce Delight

This place was hard to find but cute. Its right on the corner, but no sign. We went to their…read moreneighbor first. Tried a couple of breakfast sandwiches. I got the Joey special on a croissant. It had fried egg, bacon, sausage and cheese. It was a lot with bacon and sausage, but good. Husband got the Entourage with eggs, bacon, cheese, avocado and some spread. He loved it. He tried a muffin and i had a peanut butter cookie. All was delicious. Service was friendly but a little slow.

This place is lovely & the food/drinks are good but we paid $32.00 for 2 drinks, a drip coffee and…read morea cheese biscuit. Yikes! Unfortunately, once is enough for me.

Muffins and pastries my friend recommends (affordable!)

Less busy thurs morning

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15 Below Ice Cream

I was excited to try rolled ice cream for the first time but even for not having it before, this…read morerolled ice cream was subpar. Sure the fruit was good and thrown on top, but the icecream barely tasted like green tea and melted pretty fast and they place a full stale Oreo on top like an afterthought. Pretty pricey for what you get. Service was okay at best, you just say what you want, pay then leave. I'm not sure I'll be returning here since there are ton others nearby but I wanted to give this a try since I walked past it everyday.

I haven't written a review in a long time. After what I experienced at this restaurant a few hours…read moreago, I dug through my old passwords and revived this Yelp account because of how shocking my experience was. Food: The ice cream isn't that great. It's overly sweet and the flavors are fairly monotone. Service: Despite paying for my ice cream, I felt like the server taking my order was doing me a favor. The server glared at me when I walked in. After I got my ice cream, I asked for an extra spoon as I wanted to share it with a friend. The server refused to give me another spoon, despite having already paid $6.25 for a somewhat small cup of ice cream. I offered to pay for the extra spoon and was met with another glare and a strong "NO". Have you ever been to a ice cream shop that refused to give you an extra plastic spoon?

#5: YUM! It's actually a lot of ice cream and they added real fruit on top which is a plus. I think it's worth the price.

Well, hello there!

#7 matcha made heaven

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Bank Coffee

3.3

(15 reviews)

0.2 mi

Went in out of the rain. I didnt love my choice but my husband enjoyed his. I would not go back, he…read morewould. I got an iced coffee with cream and sugar free vanilla syrup. They have no other lite or sugar-free options, which is annoying. The coffee itself was lackluster and the flavor was off. I didnt finish mine. My husband got the seasonal cherry pistachio latte. He said it is creamy, flavorful amd delicious. We were gonna get a bakery treat but they all looked old. We were there in the early afternoon. Service was good. Ambiance is loud as it's a small space. Tables were full, we sat at a bar. Overall, meh for me.

An espresso specialty store this is not. They use a commercial-grade superautomatic machine to pull…read morethe shots. But unlike most of the Commons, it is open at 7a, so I went in on both a Saturday and a Sunday morning during a weekend in Ithaca. I was the only one in that early. The lattes I got were fine. Decent flavor, not bitter, but also not fresh beans. They did not have any pastries while I was there. They must bake them somewhere else.

Latte and ice coffee.

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Cornell Dairy Bar

This place has a soft space in my heart, so that might skew my review. As an alum, I spent too much…read moretime here during my undergrad days. After not being there for a while, this was legitimately my first stop on campus when visiting. Went straight from the airport and got some scoops. Even on days when the temperature dipped below zero, I found myself wanting ice cream from Dairy Bar when I was a student. Years later, I'm happy to say that the flavors were still as good as I hoped. There are times when nostalgia can carry or elevate a memory of something, and luckily, nostalgia aside, I very much enjoyed my ice cream here. Pro tip for those who might not know: they serve limited flavors of the same Cornell-made ice cream in dining halls. They also serve it during the buffets at Statler Hotel. I love the different flavors, and would eat it at any time of day.

I learned today that Cornell has its own dairy farm and produces its own line of cheese and ice…read morecream. They have really unique ice cream flavors which they sell at their Dairy Bar on campus and distribute to local retailers. The Dairy Bar is a small cafe housed in Stocking Hall, home to Cornell's dairy program. The cafe has mostly to-go items like wrapped sandwiches and pre made bowls and snacks. They also have a grill with a small selection of fresh menu items. And they have an ice cream bar of course with the same flavors as their refrigerated pints. The staff here was friendly. It gets a little crowded around lunch time so plan ahead.

Beebe Black Raspberry, French Vanilla, Dragon Day Mint Cookies & Cream

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Purity Ice Cream

Decided to pop into Purity on a whim and was given great recommendations for flavors by Liam, Jack…read moreand Casey! Tried the madigan mint, sleepers awake and almond joyous Great service, ice cream and vibes!!!

Really good ice cream, get the bittersweet! Floors were really sticky and the service was slow.read more

Old fashion ice cream parlor.

Madigan Mint, Green Tea, Boomberry ice cream with Wafer Cone

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Spicy Asian

The food and service were excellent. I would recommend this Chinese restaurant and take out to…read moreanyone

I have always loved spicy Asian, but last night was a super great night for them. We got the Fish…read morein chili oil, Mapo tofu, Singapore noodles, sautéed bok choy and sautéed string beans. All five of us eating were in absolute heaven. I Am so tired of going out to eat where everything tastes like Sysco food. This was worth every bit of money. I haven't enjoyed a meal this much in forever. I wish I could eat this multiple times a week. 10 stars

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The Yellow Deli

Came across this gem of a restaurant while touring Ithaca College. The food was delicious & very…read morereasonably priced, the staff were very friendly (we were given many tourists tips) and the ambiance is so unique we felt like we were at a themed restaurant at Disneyland..in a good way. Everything is handmade from the food to the decor! Overall, this is a special place. We will be back.

Located in college town, this place is a gem! Atmosphere-…read moreclean, warm earthy and welcoming. The rustic wood decor and roaring fireplace are the perfect fix for the cold winter weather. Service was amazing. From greeting us as we came in to bringing us samples of their different teas, we were delighted by the friendliness of the staff. Menu- offering a variety of hot and cold options. All healthy and homemade. We got the beef chili, Deli Pesto and Deli Rose sandwiches along with an order of waffles. Portions were generous and unfortunately too filling that we didn't have room for dessert ( though they sounded delicious) Interesting history to the concept and pleased to learn they had multiple locations around the US and world. We will definitely visit again

Drinks and breakfast menu

Upstairs

Creamy tomato soup bowl

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Eta Pie

4.7

(100 reviews)

0.7 mi

Excellent pizza! Fresh ingredients, plenty of tomato and basil on our Napoli. Cooked to perfection…read more Absolutely would recommend.

The service was very poor and almost nonexistent, idk if the guy had a horrible breakup or what but…read moreI felt bad for him, no hi when we walked in, no 'can I help you' or 'can I take you order' nothing like that at all, he just stood there, we were the only ones in there too. Another guy walked in and he did the same thing to him and the guy said thank you and the worker said nothing. It was very strange. The pizza somehow only tastes like a tomato, the cheese on both the regular and vegan pizza had no taste, the crust too, it all definitely needed seasoning. The bathroom was sooooo nasty and the toilet had something on it that I won't even discuss on here, just use your imagination, maybe the guy was mad about that?

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Pizza box

Hakacha Restaurant

Solid food, good service…read more We started with the brussel sprouts and the gyozas. I really enjoyed the brussels- crisp and flavorful. The gyozas were pan fried- which I know a lot of people enjoy, but I don't. Too oily for my taste. One complaint is that I was expecting the squid ink pasta to be fresh/homemade pasta but it wasn't. I still enjoyed the sauce though. I wish the sauce was more of a sauce and less of a broth... it was a tad on the watery side and didn't stick to the pasta that well... a little hard to eat. Salmon was also slightly dry- it very much needed the sauce for some added moisture. Me and my friend came at around 5:15 on Monday and there was no wait- the restaurant was completely empty but started to fill up as we were on the way out. Overall, all of the food was fine though I'm not sure I would return.

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!!!