Ithaca Bakery Reviews

I've tried a few things and they are all good but my go-to is the Big Sur. Very good espresso and the prices are reasonable. I wish they had a real newspaper to read (sorry ithaca journal).

great sandwich shop/market. Was there around lunch time and the surface was still very quick

That lemon blueberry bar was amazing! Enjoyed its deliciousness next to a waterfall

Prices are high and food is average. Smoothies lack taste and the egg on the breakfast sandwiches are just fake boiled sponges.

My bagel had the wrong flavor cream cheese on it on a take out order.

I absolutely love this place!

Everytime we are in Ithaca, we have to stop in at least once for breakfast and lattes, the service is quick, the staff is welcoming, warm, and friendly and the baked goods are wonderfully decadent.

Live music on some nights beer and wine are also available.

Popular place for breakfast and lunch serving up an number of different sandwich, panini, breakfast and bakery goods options. Place can get pretty crowded so tables are full during peak times. Plenty of options worth trying out. Fairly big parking lot.

Very tasty breakfast sandwiches but they would be better if the eggs weren't microwaved.

Nice selection of sandwiches and baked goods. There are lots of vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options as well as non dairy milks for coffee drinks. The specialty drinks are pretty good but are a bit pricey. It s usually really busy on weekends so it might be hard to find parking.

Best selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches anywhere!

Honestly unless you re there to ensure that your order Is correct and look through every single sandwich you ask for, the order is going to be wrong 99% of the time. My family and I order from here all the time, especially during the pandemic to support our local business but there isn t an order we ve placed that s been correct. For $10 a sandwich plus tip, you d think they d pay attention to the order.

My go to coffee shop in Ithaca. Get the Lovebuzz blend of they have it and food is always very good.

Food's a bit pricey for what you get but it's rather good. The coffee's excellent and they're generally more generous with their pour than some other coffee shops around. I know some people have problems with their service but I never have. All in all a good spot for breakfast or lunch, if not some place to go every day.

Delicious food. I usually go to Collegetown Bagels but they generally offer an equal experience. I always get the Big Sur from CTB. Today I had the steak and eggs on a cinnamon bag and Java Jolt today. Both were delicious as per usual. Not a long wait today.

We just accidentally found this place and were blown away by the variety of choices. Many kind of pasties, breakfast buffet, yogurt, fresh fruits, egg and omelette, etc... Wow!
Will be back next time we visit Ithaca!

Quality ingredients tastefully and creatively prepared.

My mom and I were in town for the weekend and we stopped in for breakfast. I ordered a sandwich and she got some eggs and toast. Food didn't take long to arrive but when it did my sandwich was ice cold with a solid frozen lump of pulled pork, and her eggs were room temperature and the toast had no butter or jelly or anything that typically comes with a side of toast. I took my sandwich back to get reheated and the cashier, who had been giving us an attitude the entire time up until then, told me she would have to remake it. When she brought it out again it was completely burned with the cheese stuck to the bread in a solid mass. My mom tried to get some toppings for her toast but nobody she asked had any idea where to get them. It's disappointing after seeing the great reviews but I ended up needing to get breakfast elsewhere.

Ordered the wrong item by mistake. By the time I realized it was done. The owners gave me the order I wanted with no additional charge! She rocks! And it was delicious! But they do need a more systematic floor organization and order system.

Great place to eat! A little on the expensive side but would definitely go back!

Overpriced but has a good selection and really good sandwiches

Really great food and coffee, only thing I would change is the mindless music. In a conscious place like Ithaca, do we really need to noise pollute with niggling top 40 radio?

Love there coffee and the desserts and edibles are incredible!

Very crowded for Sunday lunch, but the selection of salads and sandwiches is excellent.

Coffee is great, ginger cookies are the best, fast and friendly service.

The best place for a quick lunch a light dinner or take out for home. Always top quality, large and varied menu, and the staff is fun and friendly.

Brave the crowd of unkempt beatniks and hipsters - it'll be worth it! Really good selection of sandwiches and the breakfast buffet is unrivaled. They have something for whatever dietary restrictions you have, or whatever recent food fad that makes your friends roll their eyes whenever you order. It's a staple of the City and some darn good food!

A local favorite..comfort food with creativity.. delicious beverages, farm to table and takeout options..lovely for grab and go picnics and eating in..

Delicious food but service is slower than estimated. We were told 20 minutes and it was 40 for takeout. They threw in two croissants for the wait.

Great place to get home cooked style meals and baked goods

This is the downtown version of CTB in Collegetown. This is the one the locals eat at. Great place, fresh food, wholesome ingredients, fresh baked breads, bagels, mini bar inside, outside seating, great desserts, usually busy, wait time is 15min or less. Especially good coffee.

What an awesome place! Love the unique sandwich options!

Fantastic sandwich selection. Tasted great. Cookies? Not so much. We bought two giant cookies and they were not good at all.

Good place for a made to order (at counter) bagel sandwich, coffee, pastry, breakfast, lunch place. Not cheap. Great bagels and made to order warm sandwiches! This location is super busy during peak times-weekdays and during farmers market rush! It is right on. Route 13 so parking is side street and not easy. Great place to take time and visit for coffee, tea, smoothie and sandwich. Copies of the NY times ate available for sale alomg with the free newspapers.

Delicious coffee and desserts. Outside seating is nice in the warmer months.

There are no words to describe how amazing Ithaca Bakery is! They are my go-to bakery for all occasions because they are so easy to work with and their beautiful creations always exceed my expectations. Their COVID-19 precautions make me and my family and team feel as safe as possible, and I cannot thank them enough for all that they do for our community!

If you like to wait 20 minutes for an insanely expensive, mediocre sandwich that takes three minutes to make at any other high end deli and bakery then this should be your favorite place.

I have tried enough of their breakfast sandwiches to determine they are pretty bland. The San Diego bagel is a good choice and the baked goods are good.

I stop here every single time I'm in Ithaca without fail. Bagels are the best in New York that I've had and they have a bevy of othe menu options. Get a quad shot special and a San Diego bagel and you won't be disappointed!

The other negative reviews could be negative Nancy's who've probably never worked the service industry.

Expensive but best bagels in Ithaca by far. Great breads too. Baked goods are A+ and the sandwiches are delicious but very pricey. Coffee is OK but nothing spectacular. You have to come here to get the full Ithaca experience!

Good quality food. Lots of variety available. Pleasant atmosphere. Will go again if in town.

The hot spiced cider is DELICIOUS! The CTBLT is also super tasty, though they lose a star because many of their prices are a bit higher than I think is worth it.

My friend from ithaca took me here and I absolutely love the food and feel of location. Bakery with beer is too op and they often hold events such as a summertime BBQ with live music in July. Well done

More than just a deli. Interesting and delicious food. Fast service and cute atmosphere. Everyone is very friendly

Had a bagel sandwich and iced espresso, both were very enjoyable. They did a good job managing lines on a Sunday morning

The food there was delicious and the service was excellent! I highly recommend it

Good food reasonably priced and interesting menu. Bar on tap from local breweries.

Excellent selection of coffee drinks, sandwiches, paninis, breakfast and so on! They even have beer on tap and a mini buffet. It s really a unique little joint with a coffee shop vibe. Nice seating indoors and out and they have their own parking lot which can be difficult to find downtown.
My cousin stops here every time she comes to visit and you should too!

Amazing sandwiches and pastries. Lots of unique packaged food items on the shelves. Friendly staff.

Nice place. So many options. Parking available. Good place to spend couple of hours.

We love this bakery! I grew-up in the greater Ithaca area, and a family emergency brought me back with my niece. We stopped for some treats to share; as an eleven year old, she loved the staff and all the treats.

Healthy & wholesome food, tiny tables, kind of pricey

The food is VERY good. Selection is VERY good. Seating downtown not so good. Prices very high.

The food is fantastic. It is on the pricier side, which is okay because it is absolutely delicious, but honestly for as nice as the bakery is, their bathroom is one of the worst I've ever used. It's dirty, outdated and smells like a portapotty. Otherwise, the people are nice, the food is good and we left with dessert and some bread.

Seating was tight around noon but the Rubin panini was good. Unsweetened ice tea made in house. Cayenne pepper wings were a bit over-cooked.

I loved the vibe of the place, it is close by to the university. I had the veggie sandwiches which were delicious and the coffee was amazing. I would definitely recommend to have a bite for anyone visiting the city

Exceptional for sandwiches and baked goods. Unusual menu, great service. They have the best bread, you won't be disappointed.

Ordered online, and came to pick it up 30 min later at the assigned time. Had to wait an ADDITIONAL 45 min for food to be ready (a croissant with avocado and a veggie burger). Ithaca bakery is extremely disorganized, they have a lot of employees but this doesn't seem to help. I was hoping after the total 1.15 hr wait, that the food would at least be a redeeming quality, but that was not the case. Took two bites, threw it out, and on my way to a different breakfast place now.

I love this place. Great sandwiches, great breads & bagels, and great service.

Hands down, the best place for lunch. Just finished hiking at Taughannnock Falls and stopped here after for lunch and it was so worth the short drive! The customer service was fantastic from start to finish and the food was delicious. I got the Laura s Sweet Surprise and the combination of flavors were perfect. My friend got a blueberry muffin, a baby vanilla cheesecake, and the Autum Sky sandwich and she loved everything! Hope you get the chance to enjoy this wonderful place and check out all the local goodies they sell inside!

Simply astounding, the offerings, the quality, the flavors, the energy, the people, the atmosphere, the lighting, the playlists. Blows away any of the hundreds of cafes/bakeries I've been to.

Love the peppermint freeze. And food is always good. Ithaca Bakery/College town Bagels is an awesome place to go to.

Awesome spot with many options! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and great service.

They have a wide variety of options when it comes to food and drinks. For example you can eat pretty much breakfast lunch and dinner there if you wanted. Most of the food is sandwiches (it is a bakery after all) but you can by cakes, cookies, and pastries as well. They offer a small buffet option if that's something you're looking for as well as beer, tea, and coffee. To the best of my knowledge they do not sell fountain drinks. Prices aren't that bad all things considered.

Good food and coffee but parking is limited so keep that in mind if you arrive at a busy time.