FairPour Coffee Roasters roasts in small batches, serves hand crafted coffee drinks, and backs it up with a full food menu, so you can…
430 W State St
“FairPour Coffee Roasters roasts in small batches, serves hand crafted coffee drinks, and backs it up with a full food menu, so you can treat this as breakfast HQ or an afternoon reset. It’s the kind of spot you keep in your weekday rotation.”
Ethically sourced and roasted by the Ithaca-based co-op, Gimme! Coffee - MLK St. nails the essentials with tidy espressos, sturdy drip, and…
506 W State St
“Ethically sourced and roasted by the Ithaca-based co-op, Gimme! Coffee - MLK St. nails the essentials with tidy espressos, sturdy drip, and small-batch beans you can take home, including favorites like Leftist Espresso and Deep Disco.”
If your morning needs personality, Bank Coffee leans into fun with drinks like the Barbie Latte (espresso, coconut syrup, pink sparkles)…
154 E State St
“If your morning needs personality, Bank Coffee leans into fun with drinks like the Barbie Latte (espresso, coconut syrup, pink sparkles) and Boom! (salted caramel, marshmallow, chocolate drizzle), plus calming Lavender and cozy Maple Lattes, even a dairy-free Coconut Matcha served cold or hot.”
Part espresso bar, part elixir lounge, part tea sanctuary, The Nocturnal Café leans into Ithaca’s underground creativity with espresso…
103 S Geneva St
“Part espresso bar, part elixir lounge, part tea sanctuary, The Nocturnal Café leans into Ithaca’s underground creativity with espresso brewed with intention, cleverly concocted mocktails, THC free CBD sips, and carefully curated fair trade organic teas...”
Since 1973, Cafe Dewitt has been Downtown Ithaca’s cozy standby for breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and flaky pastries made with Finger…
215 N Cayuga St · ✓ checked Jul 31
“Since 1973, Cafe Dewitt has been Downtown Ithaca’s cozy standby for breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and flaky pastries made with Finger Lakes ingredients. Their locally-sourced menu and 4-time Best in Ithaca brunch cred plus 2-time best breakfast nods make this week’s plan easy.”
The Waterfront Cafe is your grab-and-go-plus-chill spot for smoothies, acai bowls, avo toast, wraps and grain bowls built with seasonal,…
310 Taughannock Blvd
“The Waterfront Cafe is your grab-and-go-plus-chill spot for smoothies, acai bowls, avo toast, wraps and grain bowls built with seasonal, locally minded ingredients. Watch the Cayuga Inlet while you sip Ithaca Coffee Company brews, then check their monthly specials this week for a little delicious routine upgrade.”
Ithaca’s Coal Yard Cafe turns breakfast into a small adventure with shakshuka, cheddar grits bowls, and the legendary Flap Quacks, aka duck…
143 Maple Ave
“Ithaca’s Coal Yard Cafe turns breakfast into a small adventure with shakshuka, cheddar grits bowls, and the legendary Flap Quacks, aka duck confit on johnny cakes with local YBF Farms maple syrup. Swing by this week when you’re craving comfort that still feels a little clever.”
Farm to Feast NY is a cafe sharing space with K- HOUSE that’s perfect when you need a quick, tasty pick me up between errands or Zooms.…
121 W State St
“Farm to Feast NY is a cafe sharing space with K- HOUSE that’s perfect when you need a quick, tasty pick me up between errands or Zooms. They also handle catering for those at-home hangs or team meetings when you want good food without lifting a finger.”
From the Finger Lakes newsletter, September 17, 2026
Alley Cat Cafe is a legit mood booster, pouring good coffee and tea, stacking vegetarian sammies, pastries, and vegan options, and inviting…
112 N Cayuga St
“Alley Cat Cafe is a legit mood booster, pouring good coffee and tea, stacking vegetarian sammies, pastries, and vegan options, and inviting you into a separate cat room to hang with adoptable felines from Browncoat Cat Rescue. When the week feels heavy, go pet a purr machine and reset.”
