Ithaca Coffee Company
702 Hancock St, Ithaca, NY
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Ithaca, this espresso-focused café has mastered the art of the welcoming third space, with a thoughtfully curated shop floor, ample parking, and staff who genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. The coffee is consistently excellent whether you're ordering a traditional espresso drink or a meticulously poured pour-over, and the rotating selection of pastries, baked goods, and quirky treats like marzipan keeps regulars coming back. It's the kind of place where you can settle in with your laptop for hours, meet a friend for conversation, or grab a quick bite of quality hot food—though note that alternative milk carries a $1.50 upcharge that some find steep.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
The coffee and service were good. However, I would be likely to return if there wasn’t a $1.50 upcharge for alternative milk, which is steep relative to other businesses. I’m aware non-dairy milk is more expensive, but not $1.50 per serving more expensive. It feels exploitative…
The coffee here is really good, there is good hot food as well as pastries. They also sell a lot of interesting little treats like cookies and marzipan. The parking lot has plenty of spaces and is really nice since most other coffee shops in town only have street parking.
Had the seasonal hojicha pumpkin latte and wow! Love the level of sweetness. Same with the cinnamon roll and breakfast burrito. Nice and quiet to catch up with work as well as great service.
I don't normally leave reviews on too many restaurants but I needed to write one about my experience today. I went into this cafe by myself, something else I don't normally do and have a great experience. The atmosphere was just busy enough but also quiet, friendly workers and…
The space is great. Very clean, and well curated with nice furniture, and a great gift shop selection. The coffee is also pretty good. Staff was really friendly and attentive. My only critique is the egg used on their breakfast sandwiches. Soggy, no flavor and very similar to a…
The coffee is quite good and they have several tasty food items on offer as well. The staff are friendly and the store has a nice vibe. Prices are fair.
Crema Reviews
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