East Hill Plaza — Local services in Town of Ithaca

East hill plaza is all about nostalgia for lifelong Ithacans. One of the few buildings that are still standing and I for one, appreciate the lack of transformation. P&C is on the pricey side, however you can find decent deals. But it's definitely more of a convenience store for allllll the ppl who live that side of town.

I do have to mention that I am upset about one thing. When hired you are part of the union. So ofc there are dues: 16$ plus I initiation fees of 5$. $21 per week. But I'm not sure what exactly they are doing? I made minimum wage, Zero benefits, I can be fired at any moment and we don't even get free work shirts. So I am livid that I pay 84$ each month to a unin that does nothing but collect money (from ppl who REALLY cannot afford it.....minimum wage paychecks are already small. After taxes and the ridiculous dues, I can't make ends meet). At least the union at CU did a lot. )$23/hr, sick days (paid), personal days, health insurance, all kinds of mental and physical health care, union reps available 24/7, and a raise every year. Plus it was very difficult to get fired bc the university union actually had their members back. I have yet to speak to a union representative since I started last April. I don't mind paying for the union, but I expect that they will at least be present. Sorry for the venting, I found out recently so it's still fresh in my mind. Overall P&C is a great neighborhood store with a staff that is caring about customers and each other. They will go out of their way to help a customer, and we remember and care about our many regulars. I appreciate the fact that you can get to know folks. And they know me and also about me and actually care. It's al grocery store that feels like all old time five and dime, where everyone knows everyone and enjoys seeing each other. If you are counting pennies you should probably go to Aldi or Wegmans, but if you want all actual human to check you out (while checking in on how our customers are really doing; and offering to help wherever we can) while enjoying a lowkey (compared to Wegmans or Walmart which I find too hectic and wayyyy too many people) shopping experience this is the place for you. Also for Jennifer and I will definitely do my best to make your experience as positive as possible ☺️ Fyi: we have a few employees that have been here for YEARS and YEARS. Which is an excellent indicator of how a store or business is treating employees and customers. If you haven't been in, give us a try. We welcome everyone and hope you become...

East Hill Plaza has a little bit of everything. P&C Fresh is a very good neighborhood grocery store with a full bakery, deli, salad bar, as well as the standard grocery items. There's a nice liquor store we a wide variety considering its size and helpful staff. A laundromat with self-service washers and dryers, a few high capacity machines and a dry cleaning drop off (check hours). "The Gym"offers 24/7/365 workout equipment (I actually have a membership here) very nice place and good people. There is a Subway restaurant. A Chinese restaurant. Your favorite place will be College Town Bagels (CTB to locals) fantastic breakfast sandwiches, coffees, hot and cold drinks. Their lunch menu is equally as good or maybe better 😊 fresh unique items in addition to the old standbys. My favorite are the paninis....

East Hill Plaza has a variety of stores from P&C Fresh grocery store to a large workout gym to a large antique store and Best Western University Inn in the far side of the plaza. There's also a car wash, Agava restaurant, Burger King, Ling Ling Chinese restaurant, a business interior decorating company, Subway restaurant, and a liquor store. That's only some of the shops and restaurants at East Hill Plaza. It is a great place to go in the daytime for shopping or to kill some time. There is also nearby to the plaza a walking trail, Ithaca East Hill Recreation walking path which can be accessed by about a 10 minute walk to the west down Mitchell St. A day can easily spent at East Hill Plaza, as I've done many times. One of my favorite...