Guidebook for Ithaca
Food Scene
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StAwesome Ethiopian food, long wait because there's only one chef!
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Hawi Ethiopian Cuisine
113 S Cayuga StAwesome Ethiopian food, long wait because there's only one chef!
Gorgers
116 W State StAwesome subs, everything from scratch.
Northstar House
202 E Falls StTheir brunch is super affordable and really tasty.
Carriage House Cafe
305 Stewart AvePricey, but really great weekend brunch.
Best greasy spoon in the North East! Get the blueberry pancakes! Closes in the afternoons, not open Sundays.
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Lincoln Street Diner
309 E Lincoln StBest greasy spoon in the North East! Get the blueberry pancakes! Closes in the afternoons, not open Sundays.
Our local go-to coffee spot right around the corner from the house.
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Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StOur local go-to coffee spot right around the corner from the house.
They have the market cornered for the summer: a stunning outside seating area, where you can view the sunset over the rolling hills or even play bocce ball.
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Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrThey have the market cornered for the summer: a stunning outside seating area, where you can view the sunset over the rolling hills or even play bocce ball.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pricey but well crafted cocktails, great atmosphere.
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Argos Inn - Ithaca's Boutique Hotel
408 E State StPricey but well crafted cocktails, great atmosphere.
Cheap beer, $5 burgers on Tuesday, three pool tables! Great local spot.
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Uncle Joe's Grill & Sports Bar
302 W Green StCheap beer, $5 burgers on Tuesday, three pool tables! Great local spot.
They usually have some great music here, Thursday nights are Drag Nights! Check out House of Merlot on Facebook for more details.
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The Range
119 E State StThey usually have some great music here, Thursday nights are Drag Nights! Check out House of Merlot on Facebook for more details.
Usually have some great live music, really earthy, weird, and local if you're into that! Kava is always fun to try.
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Sacred Root Kava Lounge & Tea Bar
103 S Geneva StUsually have some great live music, really earthy, weird, and local if you're into that! Kava is always fun to try.
Sightseeing
One of our gorgeous gorges. Moderate hike all the way to Cornell's campus.
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Cascadilla-Schlucht-Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailOne of our gorgeous gorges. Moderate hike all the way to Cornell's campus.
Parks & Nature
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetA stunning Ithaca must-see.
Essentials
Wegmans station
Open 24 hours
GreenStar
770 Cascadilla StAll organic, super locally sourced.
Common's Market
122 N Aurora StGreat for a quick stop, they have all sorts of stuff.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowl-O-Drome
401 3rd StLocal indie-theater, runs on membership and donations! Really cute, and they have all sorts of toppings for popcorn.
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Cinemapolis
120 E Green StLocal indie-theater, runs on membership and donations! Really cute, and they have all sorts of toppings for popcorn.