Collegetown Bagels

Collegetown Bagels

301 E State St, Ithaca, NY

★★★★★4.3(1,367 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This beloved Ithaca institution opens early to fuel the community with straightforward, well-executed coffee and fresh bagels, making it the perfect spot to grab a quick caffeine hit before class or work. It's where locals linger over their cups and catch up with friends, striking that sweet spot between efficient service and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back across generations. The pastries and light food options complement the solid coffee program, though it's really the reliability and warmth of the place—not complicated specialty drinks—that earns it such devoted loyalty.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Opens early. Family friendly.

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Google Reviews

Arj Seriniyom
★★★★★a month ago

Nice breakfast indeed also good coffee.

Alyssa Allen
★★★★★3 months ago

So first time here, the food my boyfriend I got super expensive for two pizza bagels especially with P&C right next door and how they honestly have better everything as far as baked goods but what we got is honestly what you’d feed to to kids in grades K-3 as a pizza bagel. The…

jenny sickly
★★★★★a year ago

Ordered a cappuccino which was completely flat with a thin layer of foam on top (as opposed to properly frothed/steamed). It was also scalding hot (AKA over-steamed) and I burned myself trying to drink it. Got a nova lox bagel ($13) and came out to be $17 after subbing for…

Elizabeth Woodford
★★★★★3 years ago

DELISH!!! I loved the vibe, coffee, bagels and variety. I had to stop myself from visiting a third time before heading back to the Mitten state. Also love that they stock baked goods from Ithaca Bakery, one place to grab goodies from both local gems. I'm with it!

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