Overlook Coffee Company
3825 Main St, Ithaca, NY
Crema's Take
“Overlooking an actual waterfall in Ithaca, this espresso-focused roastery crafts beautifully balanced coffee with meticulous attention—from their own roasting to sourcing milk from local farms—and the peaceful soundscape of cascading water makes lingering over a rich latte feel less like a coffee run and more like a ritual. The passionate owner and knowledgeable team clearly care about every detail of the brewing process, whether you're ordering a traditional cappuccino or watching them pour over your single-origin cup, and the consistently stellar reviews suggest they've nailed that rare balance of technical excellence and genuine hospitality.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The coffee is amazing. The service is fantastic. The view of the waterfall is spectacular. Their latte and steamer are just yummy 😋😉 this place is definitely on the top of my list. By the way, I live near by so I have the luxury of going there frequently, some of my friends who tried this place but live far are truly jealous lol
I might be piling on here, but Overlook Coffee Company is fantastic. Their coffee is beautifully blended & roasted. (I'm cold-brewing a bag of their beans as I write, & it's gonna be hard to wait another 20 hours...! But I will. Because I know it'll be amazing.) They craft drinks quickly but with care & a clear love for the craft of coffee, & it shows AND tastes in their products. Magnificent. We were there on a cold morning--just at the edge of winter's turn in the Finger Lakes--when a hot cup of really good coffee makes you feel like, Yeah. It's winter. There was no more room to sit inside so we sat on the porch. The coffee & the view were enough to keep us warm. We hadn't had breakfast, so we added apple scones to our order--these were also delicious, moist & full of apple flavor without being overly sweet, & just enough cinnamon for it to make its full statement in support of the season. The owners are sincerely friendly, quietly confident in their product, know how to make a stellar latte, & will help you pick between their all-awesome options. The entire enterprise radiates kindness, hospitality, & a love for what they're doing. They've clearly found & enjoy their calling in Overlook. And in case you're wondering, the "overlook" is a waterfall--They have a nice view of that, too, & a table where you can sit & see it. All the points to Overlook Coffee Company.
Highly recommend to stop at the coffee shop. Even before tasting the coffee we could see that high quality ingredients are used from coffee beans to milk sourced from a local farm. Ice cream and fresh baked goods are available including vegan options. Relax on an outdoor patio with a view. Owners are friendly and love their business. You will be pleased.
I was passing through the area and decided to stop for coffee — it was such a good choice! The café has a peaceful vibe, with the sound of a waterfall and fresh breeze. I had a latte that was rich, smooth, and very aromatic. Totally worth it!
Spoke to the nice owner, gave us a great overview view of their coffee shop that was opened last year! Very nice service with expert skills on brewing and roasting their own beans! The tiny water fall behind the shop is a nice scenery for people to sit around and enjoy their joes! We enjoy this unique coffee shop!
Crema Reviews
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