Kim's Guidebook
Brewery/Winery/Cidery
Our favorite places to hop or stop along Seneca and Cayuga wine trails. Best stops for those with sophisticated taste for good quality wine/beer/cider.
Garrett's Brewing Company
1 W Main StRyan William Vineyard
4156 NY-414Finger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdSheldrake Point Winery
7448 County Rd 153Grist Iron Brewing Company
4880 NY-414Standing Stone Vineyards
9934 NY-414Shalestone Vineyards
9681 NY-414Boundary Breaks Vineyard
1568 Porter Covert RdWagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414Silver Thread Vineyard
1401 Caywood RdLiquid State Brewing Company
620 W Green StTwo Goats Brewing
5027 NY-414Ithaca Beer Co.
122 Ithaca Beer DrEvery Saturday the Shuck Yeah food truck parks here with the BEST lobster rolls around (summers only).
55 residents recomanen
Hector Wine Company
5610 NY-414Every Saturday the Shuck Yeah food truck parks here with the BEST lobster rolls around (summers only).
Food scene
Our favorite places to dine. Good food cooked consistently well with the bonus of a nice vibe and great people.
Our favorite breakfast spot in Trumansburg! Excellent bistro food cooked elegantly and spot on coffee by Gimme! Get there before 10am for a now table, seating is very limited.
38 residents recomanen
Creekside Cafe
4 W Main StOur favorite breakfast spot in Trumansburg! Excellent bistro food cooked elegantly and spot on coffee by Gimme! Get there before 10am for a now table, seating is very limited.
Stonecat Cafe: Regional Cuisine & Bar
5315 NY-414Hazelnut Kitchen
53 E Main StThe Rook
404 W State StBickering Twins Restaurant & Tequila Bar
114 N Cayuga StInn at Taughannock Falls
2030 Gorge RdDamn good Italian food. Home made sunday sauce and fresh pasta only. We love the burrata, spaghetti carbonara, squid ink pasta, lasagna.... the list goes on! It’s a little hard to find but worth it!
51 residents recomanen
Gola Osteria
115 S Quarry StDamn good Italian food. Home made sunday sauce and fresh pasta only. We love the burrata, spaghetti carbonara, squid ink pasta, lasagna.... the list goes on! It’s a little hard to find but worth it!
One Ring Donuts
114 W Green StGet the “Tachos”, the Atlas burger and the crispy fried Brussels sprouts!
73 residents recomanen
Atlas Bowl
61 W Main StGet the “Tachos”, the Atlas burger and the crispy fried Brussels sprouts!
Mama Said Hand Pies
118 W Green StExcellent creative wood fired pizzas, fun apps and great wine list. Small space so call ahead! Great location right on the Ithaca Commons.
13 residents recomanen
Thompson and Bleecker
220 E State StExcellent creative wood fired pizzas, fun apps and great wine list. Small space so call ahead! Great location right on the Ithaca Commons.
Best Vietnamese place in town. Always hopping! The pho and crispy squid are delicious!
111 residents recomanen
Saigon Kitchen
526 W State StBest Vietnamese place in town. Always hopping! The pho and crispy squid are delicious!
Mia
130 East State StreetTapas food, Asian fusion cuisine. Located on the Ithaca Commons.
Mercat de pagesos d'Ithaca
545 3rd StMaru Ramen
512 W State StWegmans
500 S Meadow StBest grocery store in the world.
This place opened this year (2023). We’ve visited once and had a fantastic meal.
Creola Southern Steakhouse
This place opened this year (2023). We’ve visited once and had a fantastic meal.
Not My Dads Soft Serve
203 E Main StIce cream shop 5 minutes from the Airbnb
Bar scene
The Watershed
121 W State StAnother speak easy filled with vine plants , ceiling lanterns and green velvet tufted couches. Dimly lit but still group friendly.
11 residents recomanen
Argos Warehouse Lounge & Event Space
416 E State StAnother speak easy filled with vine plants , ceiling lanterns and green velvet tufted couches. Dimly lit but still group friendly.
Bar Argos
408 E State StThe Westy
516 W State StMonks on the Commons
120 S Aurora StThe Strand Cafe
324 E State StBike Bar
314 E State StRevelry Yards
Coffee/Breakfast scene
Legit coffee or espresso and food to go with it
They have several locations in town. If you want to sit in the cafe for a bit, we recommend the one on state street in Ithaca, otherwise there’s one 5 mins away in Trumansburg that is more grab and go!
184 residents recomanen
Gimme! Coffee
430 N Cayuga StThey have several locations in town. If you want to sit in the cafe for a bit, we recommend the one on state street in Ithaca, otherwise there’s one 5 mins away in Trumansburg that is more grab and go!
Press Cafè
118 W Green StCoal Yard Cafe
143 Maple AveIthaca Coffee Company
2255 N Triphammer RdIthaca Bakery
400 N Meadow StInsanely decadent and tasty breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastries
21 residents recomanen
Dolce Delight
1080 Danby RdInsanely decadent and tasty breakfast sandwiches and fresh pastries
Ice cream is their first born but the diner rocks for brunch too
99 residents recomanen
Purity Ice Cream Co.
700 Cascadilla StIce cream is their first born but the diner rocks for brunch too
Hound and Mare
118 N Aurora StCute Little Shops
Food market with coffee and quick service meals, local food products to take home and cook up into something delicious and nutritious!
Main Street Market
21 E Main StSundrees
9 W Main St15 STEPS
171 E State StAmerican Crafts By Robbie Dein
158 E State StHome Green Home
126 E State StF. Oliver’s
154 Ithaca CmnsAn olive oil and vinegar boutique
Red Feet Wine Market & Spirit Provisions
435 Franklin StSecond hand home store with furniture, trinkets, artwork, appliances, decor and more.”
18 residents recomanen
Mimi's Attic
401 Elmira RoadSecond hand home store with furniture, trinkets, artwork, appliances, decor and more.”
A second hand store for maternity and baby-toddler goods. A lot of new inventory there too!
Mama Goose
609 W Clinton StA second hand store for maternity and baby-toddler goods. A lot of new inventory there too!
Sightseeing
Cornell University - Law School Library
Parc Estatal de Taughannock Falls
1740 Taughannock BlvdButtermilk Falls State Park
PARC ESTATAL DE TREMAN
105 Enfield Falls RdMulholland Wildflower Preserve
501-03 Giles StJohnson Museum of Art
114 Central AveEast Shore Park
1000 E Shore DrStewart Park
71 Stewart ParkSunset Park
200 Sunset Park DrCass Park Park and Walk
Park RoadHangar Theatre
801 Taughannock BlvdJardí Botànic de Cornell
124 Comstock Knoll DrFlowers and herbs and ducks and herons!
Summer: u-pick fresh produce like peaches, peppers, tomatoes, raspberries, herbs, flowers, garlic, etc. Fall: u-pick apples and pears, fresh pressed cider and hot fried cider donuts. A lovely place to wander
16 residents recomanen
Indian Creek Farm
1408 Trumansburg RdSummer: u-pick fresh produce like peaches, peppers, tomatoes, raspberries, herbs, flowers, garlic, etc. Fall: u-pick apples and pears, fresh pressed cider and hot fried cider donuts. A lovely place to wander
A melting pot of local farm produce, bistro foods, bakery goods, wines, meats, flora arrangements, and home goods all set on the inlet.
266 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos d'Ithaca
545 3rd StA melting pot of local farm produce, bistro foods, bakery goods, wines, meats, flora arrangements, and home goods all set on the inlet.
Parc Estatal de Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StIt’s like stepping back into the Jurassic era.
About 45 minutes away, this world renowned museum is a great stop if you’re looking to fill an entire day! Located in Corning, not too far from Main Street which has plenty of quaint shops and restaurants.
252 residents recomanen
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WayAbout 45 minutes away, this world renowned museum is a great stop if you’re looking to fill an entire day! Located in Corning, not too far from Main Street which has plenty of quaint shops and restaurants.