Ithaca Coffee Company

I've been in several times, and really enjoy getting my craft beers here. Great variety of stouts on rotation, and they have been great in providing singles to build your own pack. Really nice floor staff who take care of stocking.

The Café & shop: The grilled cheese sandwich (we had gouda) is great, I recommend getting the Purity pints here if you want to pick up a pre-packed pint but have your pup with you. Great place to make gift baskets and pick up souvenirs as well. I've picked up 1/2 gallons of Byrne Dairy milk here.

The only reason I took a star off is that they don't let you know that the newer membership perks give you 10% off café drinks and other items. The barista this afternoon failed to prompt me and ask if I had a membership, which I did. I didn't get prompted at the bar, either. Perhaps they usually offer memberships and prompt other patrons on the discount, but may not see me as the type to have a membership? I noticed they prompted a white customer, and that's what made me question things.

I am often the only visible PoC in this place at any given point, so I may be sensitive to these things here in Upstate NY, especially after years living in Boston and California to provide context.

I'm always prompted next door at Triphammer Wines and Spirits, so maybe they don't encourage staff here as much. Otherwise, pretty nice staff, though I miss the friendliest (butch) bartenders who seemed to have moved on. They made the space feel very queer-friendly.

AFAIK, it's dog friendly, as I've brought my small dog into the café and tavern without issue. I had also asked staff on separate occasions about their pet policy, and was given approval. Just make sure your pups are well-behaved, leashed, quiet, and don't make a mess (though with the latter, accidents do happen, and the staff was very helpful in aiding cleanup, for which I am grateful).

Coffee: I was looking for a local roaster to support other than Gimme to try out some new coffees. I bought their French Roast that literally smelled funky and had a zingy after taste like compost. I have had bad coffee before but they usually smell good even if they didn't taste great. Not this one. I went for an exchange which I've never done before at any coffee shop. the manager claimed this is a family business and can't accommodate, and offered 10% off on another bag. OK i get that it's small business, but It's not like I go back in every week to exchange for a new bag of coffee... Well, now I will definitely not try Ithaca Coffee again after this experience.

The beer bar: last time i was in there meeting friends, Dec of 2022, a homeless person walked in, and the bar tender served him a beer, and he proceeded to spit that out all over himself and the floor, at the table next to me...

Overall, I do not recommend this place unless you like overpriced gourmet edible gifts which are cute and unique for Ithaca.

Weak coffee. Very disappointing. I just got a house blend, and my wife got a Kenya AA. Both very weak like you'd find at a chain fast food restaurant. I expected far better from a place that claims to be a coffee roaster.

Coffee/Espresso bar closes at 4pm...Seriously? Guess who will never come here for coffee even before 4pm?

I was looking for a pretty decent coffee place! This place is really good and has a variety of coffee and different kinds of tea! They also have some yummy homemade chocolate truffles and they tasted sooo good! Not to mention that the chocolate dipped pretzel is dreamy! The mixture of sweet and salt is just delish

It's that time of year to buy holiday gifts for my team. We are working remote and don't know when we will return to conduct our business in person. I celebrate the work they are doing throughout the year and at this time of year I give them a small token of my appreciation. Perhaps this year more than past years, it was important to me to support a local small business especially due to COVID. I called yesterday to buy 25 gift cards at $20 each. The person who took my call said she would have them ready when I could come in. I explained that I would be running a couple of errands and then I would be in. When I arrived I was greeted warmly and my order was ready. I just had to pay for them. Service with a great attitude and the attention to detail is appreciated. I'm certain she was smiling but with masks on you can't see it but you most certainly could feel the warm energy. I've shopped here several times and I've had great experiences. From their veggie panini to their vegan blueberry scone to their white chocolate raspberry scone (not vegan) I've enjoyed their food offerings and their hot lattes. During Covid I've appreciated their safety precautions and the guidelines they are following. Additionally, I'm amazed at the variety of items for sale in the small store. I'm thinking stocking stuffers and gifts for friends. While always a strong supporter of locally owned businesses, I will continue to buy local. It was a great experience and I will be back soon! Now I've got to get busy mailing them.

Incredibly friendly people at Ithaca Coffee. While I waited in line, one of the folks helped a couple new to Ithaca find great places to go - to me, that was a great display of just humanity in action. Food was delicious, coffee was perfect, but for me the real selling point is the niceness of the staff.

One of my favorite coffee spots in Ithaca. The staff is always friendly and makes a solid espresso drinks. I do think that their espresso blends can stand to be a bit more complex but I find it that it always hits the spot.

I love that they offer local goods like cookies, honey, and maple syrup for sale. They offer coffee paraphernalia for sale next to their coffee blends. And both Ithaca locations have a bar area that serves beers mostly.

I have not had their more substantial food offerings for a while so I cannot really to their quality. But I am sure being next to Ithaca Bakery allows them access to great bread for their sandwiches/toast.

Also, this location has better parking than their one in downtown Ithaca as it is located in the Triphammer Mall strip.

All in all, affordable, good coffee with a small convenience store aspect to it.

Love this place. I frequent here for a break from
Ubering. The atmosphere is chill. Cute little eating area with chairs and tables, free WiFi, small selection of delicious sandwiches and desserts. Amazing large selection of fresh coffee beans, teas, cheeses, wines, olive oils with reusable containers and more. There's also a restroom and a bar area in the back. Really nice place to go if you just wanna relax and have a bite to eat. The staff is friendly and the music is chill. Highly recommended:)

The espresso was ok. Liked that it was served in a ceramic cup. The beer section in the back is cool with a lot of variety and single cans!