Temple of Zeus — Local services in City of Ithaca

An almond croissant and a caramel latte are my favorite way to start the day. A hidden gem ( although it is definitely well known among the students; as a local who was born and raised in Ithaca it took me 40 years to discover this campus cafe), daily soups made from scratch, all the chocolate, caramel, vanilla syrup, Chai, and sandwiches are made from scratch. And with a small staff and mostly student workers, the atmosphere is friendly and casual. Staff will remember you if you are a regular and go out of their way to make sure you get your order quickly and perfectly made. Be prepared for a chaotic scramble if you try to go while students are between classes, and lines can get ridiculously long. But if you can time it right, they are very quick. Definitely recommend. Plus on a nice day the Arts quad is right outside with seating and a breathtaking view. (And the main barista is awesome, kind and...

This place is overpriced, not really all that flavorful, has a limited selection, and always has a long wait. But it's in the center of Cornell's campus, so it's conveniently located far from any non-Cornell options. Any time I grab lunch here, I end up disappointed and wish I'd taken the time to venture farther away. But they carry some local products, so people will act like it's worth it. That's...

People are nice, but they constantly get your order wrong. About a quarter of the hot coffees I've ordered have come out iced. I've also had them mess up the type of milk on occasion. I've also had orders stolen. Good environment but challenging to find a seat during the day. Otherwise, this is a good spot. Food-wise, the soups are great, but I've ever tried any of the...