Bank Coffee
154 E State St, Ithaca, NY
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Ithaca's commons, this elegant spot strikes a perfect balance between serious espresso craftsmanship and inviting community space, where you'll find locals lingering over meticulously pulled cappuccinos and creative signature lattes like their chocolate orange creation. The warm, unhurried atmosphere welcomes everyone from study-focused students to friend groups catching up, while generously portioned crepes and quality pastries round out an experience that feels both refined and genuinely approachable.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Friendly cafe in downtown with nice decor. good spot for a study session or catching up with friends. I personally find this place has a typical underlying smell which is not of baked goods or coffee beans, and I find it unpleasant. This smell/flavor lingers in the baked goods too, even if in have it next day. Although the texture of their pastries is good, the taste is knocked off by that weird smell/flavor. I hope they find the source and fix it. The coffee was disappointing. It was a bitter flat white, with very foamy milk. The coffee was bad in both taste and texture. The espresso didn't seem to be dialed properly. Would not recommend getting standard espresso drinks. The staff is very polite and service was quick.
Nice coffee place. The mocha was delicious. It's a nice place to chill. When I went, there weren't much people there.
Stopped in for a cappuccino at this cute coffee shop right on the commons. My drink was perfectly prepared and hot. Nice atmosphere with people of all ages enjoying drinks and treats.
Bank Coffee has a classy, elegant vibe that fits perfectly with Ithaca. The staff is warm and welcoming, and service was quick. I tried one of their specialty lattes—chocolate orange latte. It was good, though I’ve had better elsewhere. The milk texture could be better. What really stood out was the atmosphere: calm, relaxed, and a great spot to sit for a while. Being right in Downtown makes it an easy place to stop by, and definitely worth a visit for the vibe alone.
Crepes were identical to the pictures in the menu and so filling and the portions were so generous! I loved the coffee too , the latte had a very nice and firm foam and the taste was amazing. I don’t give 5 stars because i found the staff not very friendly and more focused in chatting and laughing between them which made me uncomfortable while ordering as they kept laughing and sneering even while i was telling my order.
Crema Reviews
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