Coal Yard Cafe
143 Maple Ave, Ithaca, NY
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a converted coal weighing station, Coal Yard Cafe brings genuine warmth and surprisingly upscale fare to Ithaca's breakfast scene, with the building's industrial heritage woven throughout the decor and menu. Their espresso drinks and full breakfast spread hit the mark consistently, and the staff seems genuinely glad to have you there—even on mornings when you need comfort most. It's the kind of place where you can linger over coffee and pastries or grab something quick, and either way, you'll feel like a regular.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
On Sunday I took a hike with a friend and we made our halfway destination the Coal Yard Cafe for breakfast. When we arrived it was fairly crowded, but we were able to find a table. We stood in line and ordered and food was brought to our table, delicious as always. However as we…
This was a totally delicious experience. Sweet potato hash was a fantastic dish
Came with a group of about 15 girls, all of us ordered food and a coffee. A staff member came up and said in an exasperated tone, “guys, I’m sorry, but we need the table. We have people waiting.” We hadn’t even finished our food and all the coffees were half full. Probably got a…
Quaint restaurant good for brunch breakfast and lunch. Interesting artifacts showing the history of coal being that this is an old coal weighing station. Order at the counter and they bring the food out to you right away. Park is a little tough as a lot of small and can only…
Honestly, honestly, 10 star food and service. We came to Ithaca to rush our horse into emergency surgery and the next morning decided to stop here for breakfast. We were greeted by smiles and happy staff and probably one of the best breakfast I've ever had in my life. The…
A super cute cafe in a converted coal office building. They really lean into that heritage and have a lot of cool decorations and furniture that hail back to that era. The coffee and food are both very delicious and the staff are very friendly!
Crema Reviews
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