Simply sweet, no matter the selection, as that is their only objective…read more This lovey location is perfectly placed in town for all to see and drop in to try a little or a lot of something. Every time I'm in town, I don't miss my opportunity to try a little something, and you shouldn't either. ;) Everything tried has been on point, never a miss. The staff is super friendly and quick to aid in packing up whatever your heart or eyes desire. Supporting this lovely, sweet shop brings true tranquility to the tastebuds, and super 'Sinfully' advised. ;)

Super cute little cafe! Stopped in one afternoon after lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I'm a…read morecupcake snob and make pretty good ones myself but the chocolate with peanut butter was a-mazing! Had I known it would be so good, I would have picked up a few more. Nice selection of flavors (vanilla, carrot, red velvet). My husband had the cinnamon bun AND peanut butter cookie and loved them both. Very pleasant service.

I don't know which is the bonus--the owners, the food, or the cozy surroundings. I need to make my…read moreway back again to try their other things! I liked my avocado sandwich+fried egg, but the popcorn chicken and waffles seems like their take on the classic and I want to try their taro latte. I'm sad they don't offer the strawberry sando anymore, but I guess it's not instagram popular enough yet for the current clientele to prop it up :(

Super cute establishment! Plenty of parking. Stopped in for some mother-son time to catch up…read more Everything came out hot and delicious. The tomato basil soup was amazing and I'd get that house salad with bacon everyday of the week. My son got a burger and fries and I heard no complaints. The food came out timely and the staff were super friendly and helpful. I'm ready to try something else on the menu.

Stopped at Purity with the fam during our one day stay in Ithaca. Typical ice cream place, we heard…read moreit was a must do, and we were not disappointed. There was a line but it moved surprisingly quick, however after placing order you do get a number and wait for them to call when your order is up. I got a hot fudge sundae with coconut ice cream and bulldog crunch ice cream, I enjoyed it! Daughter got rainbow sherbert, son got cookie dough. We also got a monster milkshake which was shared by two. Didn't knock my socks off as anything shockingly different, but still was good ice cream! Worth a visit!

Do not go here…read more It's Filthy. Service is astoundingly bad. And ice cream was too. Melted by the time they got it to us. And the soft serve is inedible. Sort of icey, not creamy. We got it, and tossed it into the trash. Need manager on site. Need to do the simple process that works at every single ice cream place 1) kid takes your order 2) same kid scoops your ice cream in front of you 3) same kid cashes you out This is a case study in bad processes. "we're still working on your order." Huh? Three ice creams without toppings 15-minutes of waiting in filth

recently hosted a dinner party at Allechant in Ithaca, NY, for my daughter's bridal shower weekend…read more At the website it asks that parties over 8 please call, that it may be necessary to rent out the entire restaurant.  Allechant is a small owner/chef run French Restaurant.  They are only open for dinner Thursday-Sunday evenings and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday.  I did call and email. Patience is key, because owner/chef, Matt, is busy Thursday-Sunday at the restaurant and I'm sure the other days, he is planning, shopping, returning emails and calls.  We did connect and he was just wonderful to work with. I did book the entire restaurant as our party was planned for 10-15 people. He offered several selections for entrees, appetizers and desserts for me to choose for our menu.  Since I wanted to have a steak offering, he asked that make entrée selections in advance for shopping purposes.  We worked out a wonderful menu.  He even accommodated a wine tasting of two different flights of wines that would be offered all evening. The evening started with glasses of champagne and socializing in the first room of the restaurant with has the bar area with a few seats and several small dinner tables. Matt had the second room set up with a large rectangular arrangement of the tables, so that our entire party could be at one table.  This room adjoined the kitchen, so you could see Matt at work.  After initially greeting all of us, Matt went to work and his delightful assistant served as hostess, sommelier and waitress all evening.  She was positively amazing!  We were pleasantly surprised to find out Matt had prepared our personal menus and placed them in the Allechant menu books. They not only made wonderful souvenirs, but it was nice to have a record of the wines we tasted. After we were seated, we were offered the first of the wines in the white flight.  What was very nice about the wine tasting, is that each taste/glass was brought out sequentially and each guest was asked if they wanted to try that wine.  The appetizers started coming, and one by one the other white wines were offered for tasting. Both the gyoza and lamb meatballs were cooked perfectly, sauces were delicious. Entrees were coming when the offerings of the red wine flight started.  I had the red curry salmon which was cooked to perfection, the sauce was generous and amazing and portion so large, there were leftovers.  My mother had the coq au vin blanc, and said it was absolutely the best she had ever had.  And those having the steak and the gnocchi raved as well. (entire menu in pictures with review).  The food was incredible, portions generous and service was excellent.  Then came dessert; once again, very generous servings, perfectly prepared.  It was an amazing evening.  I can see why Matt asks patrons to book the entire restaurant when the party is larger.  Since he is the chef, he wants to be able to prepare, serve and time every course and every entrée so that no one is waiting, everything is service at the right temperature and is cooked to perfection.  If you are looking to host a special, elegant evening in Ithaca, then Allechant is the intimate, friendly, 5-star restaurant for you.

Great spot for dinner in Ithaca! I love the house-made desserts!…read more I tried the mussels for appetizer which were very good. Not too heavy or salty. For mains I tried the vodka gnocchi and the cod stew. Both were excellent! I think if I were to return I would get the cod stew though- it is much more unique. Only complaint about the gnocchi is I wish there was more cheese on top. Desserts were divine! I love how they display them all on the table by the fireplace! We tried the pumpkin cake and the poppyseed coconut almond cake. I truly don't think I could pick a favorite. I wish the whipped cream was also homemade though. I came for dinner on a weekend night (with reservations). Service was solid. Overall, I would return! I will definitely be coming back to try their brunch!

Delicious, decadent macarons. So many fun flavors and the best fresh ingredients. These are the…read morebest macarons I've ever had! Such a gem to have fresh, local made macarons in Cortland area!! She also makes amazing decorated sugar cookies! They are soft and tasty. I've never had anything but the best from her.

Best baked goods in town. We miss seeing them at the farmers market and would love to experience…read moretheir delicious breads again.

Top Notch!! Visited…read moretheir stand in the Ithaca's Space @ Greenstar and got some Croissants and breads to go. Needless to say we haven't enjoyed anything close to this where we live and can find something similar in very few places. Planning another visit to Ithaca to get some of the Fat Boy's breads already...

All time favorite bakery! They make some of the best…read moresourdough loaves - perfect crust, soft center with the best chew. They have a rotating variety of sourdoughs; my personal favorite is their Sunflower loaf, but Gary's (signature original sourdough) is a close second. They also make a delightful baguette! Focaccia is amazing! They have rotating flavors (jalapeño and cheddar, kimchi, olive oil and herb, onion are just a few of their flavors), and usually have about 4 flavors at the store on any given day. Their focaccias always have a great balance of flavor and have a heavenly soft texture. Pastries are lovely as well. Flaky, buttery, and fun flavors. If I had to pick - pistachio schnecken is my favorite! Also, if you happen to be in Ithaca on a Thursday - absolutely drop by as it's their sandwich day! They have a couple of different varieties, and they always use the freshest (and often very local) ingredients.

The best bread ever! The prices are reasonable, many choices of long-fermented sourdough, and the…read moreciabatta is wonderful. It's light, chewy, and perfect for dipping in olive oil. The staff is delightful. Long lines attest to how good everything is, including the sandwiches, coffees, and baked goods. Be sure to check when the store is open because it's closed when they have a booth at the Ithaca Farmer's Market on summer weekends.

Delicious ice cream, large portions and great prices! The coffee ice cream is outstanding. Served…read morewith a smile Clean tables. And, just down the road from Bobs BBQ.

We've stopped here several times and have always had a great experience! We love the long list of…read moreice cream flavors and enjoy the many picnic tables situated in the shade. The mozzarella sticks were delicious and the prices are great