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The Shop
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Food Coffee & Tea Music Venues, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
312 E Seneca stIthaca, NY 14850
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Music:
- Live
- Alcohol:
- No
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for The Shop
6 reviews in English
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Review from Irene L.
Brookline, MA
5/27/2010 3 Check-ins Here
The Shop is one of my favorite places in Ithaca to hang out, drink coffee/espresso, and occasionally try to do some work (which I can never do in my apartment). It's bright and beautiful and full of books, zines, games, and in the evenings, shows!
In addition to what's already been described, they have an awesome new pourover stand, and sell Cognoscentea by the pot, which I love for a marathon homeworking session. There are about five tables and some counter space. They stay open til 11 on weekdays and have free internet - an aspect in which they seriously surpass Gimme! It's perfect for a late night snack or drink. But don't forget! It's cash only.
All the baristas are friendly, and Phoebe, the owner, gives great recommendations on drinks and snacks, and is generally really helpful. It's in a great location, not far from the Commons and not completely off the hill. It's also close to a corner store, and some places to eat. When I'm at Cayuga Street's Gimme! I often regret being so far away from anything other than baked goods. I could go every day for the rest of my life and not get tired of it. You might say it's just the caffeine keeping me alert, but it's not! We're so glad The Shop is here. -
Review from Amanda S.
Syracuse, NY
7/25/2011
One of my favorite places in Ithaca, without question. Beautiful drinks, great atmosphere, cool art, quirky music, and a wonderful place to get work done. Or watch crappy zombie movies on your laptop with your boyfriend (yes, did that). Go here: you will not be disappointed!
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Review from Jenn G.
Troy, NY
9/4/2010
I was walking down Seneca the other day on my way to CTB, but was lured into this shop by the cute sign outside ("You want coffee. I serve coffee. Coincidence?") and the fact that I am a huge fan of Gimme! Coffee. I decided on a latte with hazelnut, and I think it was one of the most delicious drinks I have ever tasted. The foam was amazing and the latte art was well done. I loved it so much I went back the next morning (waiting until they opened!) before heading out of town. The barista looked a little bemused to see me again so quickly, I believe. The bar has been raised! Tastiness combined with a neat atmosphere and convenient location will make this a great place to get some work done over the school year, I believe.
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Review from Nat R.
Ithaca, NY
9/11/2010
The Shop has quickly become my favorite place for coffee and/or snacks in Ithaca! It's off Aurora St., one of the main streets that border the Commons so I'm not sure how many people actually wander by it unless they already know it's there but once they find it, how can they not come back? The Shop serves Gimme!, the local powerhouse, as well as other interesting brands of fair trade, small batch coffees which is exciting. They offer traditional brewed coffee as well as french press and the ultimate pour over method. In the summer, they've even got aeropress iced coffee!!
The Shop is cozy and funky, featuring funky artwork on the walls, live music, a selection of board games, and a variety of odd origami animals scattered throughout the counters and table tops. The fact that they share space with a tattoo shop makes it even more of an interesting space. Oh and their baked goods are fantastic! I'm not sure where they come from but the vegan cupcakes and chocolate covered macaroons are my favorite. -
Review from Jonathan F.
Walton, NY
9/27/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Coffee made by the cup via porover method for only $1.50!.. They have Gimmee Coffe's Raosst to chose from as well as Counter Culture, as well as lesser selectiosn from lesser knwon roasters such as 1,00 Faces, and a Cafe Kubal up In Syracuase..... They sell whole beans from these roasters too.... Punk is included amongst the live music. The owner is friendly too, especially if you are a customer who loves coffee or one who just wanst to knwo more about it.. Only problem now is that there are two coffee spots taht are mandatory when I'm in Ithaca, this palce and any of the Gimmee shops.
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Review from Jenna L.
Brooklyn, NY
8/24/2009
Coffee shop serving Gimme Coffee with amazing vanilla lattes, that is also part
-tattoo shop
-art gallery
-and a venue!!
They are open till 11pm most days except sunday, the latest coffee chop in town, with free wifi, so this is the place I have found one of the most useful being a new resident of Ithaca.
They publicize their events almost exclusively via facebook, so that is a helpful page to have when looking for something rad to do at night in a small college town!
The only downside is that like Gimme they also are cash only... but the support of alternative arts and music is a great community service that should not be overlooked.
