Cafe Dewitt

Cafe Dewitt

215 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY

★★★★4.4(254 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in Ithaca, this beloved breakfast and lunch spot earns devoted regulars with its commitment to local sourcing and creative seasonal specials that rotate Friday through Monday, featuring inventive dishes like a standout Kai omelet with kimchi and chipotle aioli. The kitchen doesn't cut corners on fundamentals—their eggs are perfectly cooked and ingredient quality shines through in every bite, from French toast to carefully crafted lattes. It's the kind of place where you can linger over coffee and pastries in a welcoming atmosphere, though service can be inconsistent on busy days.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

Light foodLaptop friendlySignature drinksPastriesSlow sitFull breakfastTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Matt Namer
★★★★★a month ago

Dewitt Cafe is my favorite restaurant in town. All the people and food are so authentic. Everyone that works here is stellar. All the ingredients are local and the food is incredible. My go to is the Kai omelette which has kimchi. Also there are historical fish tanks and…

Anastasja Moynihan
★★★★★3 months ago

Ithaca’s premier breakfast and lunch location! They have a rotating menu of specials Friday-Monday that feature fresh seasonal local produce. They procure everything they can locally and make most items in house. The owners and staff really care about the community and food they…

Sue Gould
★★★★★4 months ago

Everything was great. The Kai omelet with kimchi and chipotle aioli was one of the best omelets I’ve ever had. We also really liked the French toast and the cafe latte.

James Shealy
★★★★★5 months ago

Update: Tried it again - spent $20 on cold gumbo (no faults with the chef - his cooking is good, just the service). I do not recommend this place; its only redeeming quality is the nice atmosphere. ______________________________________________ I've been here a few times and…

Galyna Shulimova
★★★★7 months ago

It's a very popular place, but I wasn't impressed. I think you can find better choices in Downtown Ithaca.

Ryan Clover
★★★★★6 months ago

I order the same ‘diner breakfast’ at every place to compare the nuance. The staff at Cafe Dewitt don’t cut corners - eggs were perfect, and the quality of ingredients comes through in flavor. Home fries are the best I’ve had in town. they’re made with real cut potatoes (I’ll…

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