Coal Yard Cafe

Nice quirky set up, attentive and friendly staff, excellent food and a very solid coffee. The sweet potato hash was definitely the star of the show. Thin and crispy almost like chips as a base to the egg dish was delicious. I got a standard coffee drink (very good) but my wife’s coffee with lavender was excellent.

Visited Ithaca for a few days this past weekend and loved the space here. Had the Sweet Potato Hash, with an extra scrambled egg on top and it came out amazing. I also had the two egg scramble, and that was awesome too. There wasn't much wait time, though you do have to order up at the register and bus yourself.

When my brother and I came early afternoon on Saturday, we missed a rush of students coming in for their food. Great place to talk to come cool locals/students while chomping on some great food.

The Barista who was there (a college aged young lady) was on top of her game with the caffeinated drinks. Order your drinks separately, and enjoy!!

Great place and highly recommend. Seating is limited, but we were always able to find a spot.

Yum in the tum! I’ve only been here for brunch. Even though it is busy at that time (on the weekend), the service is excellent and the food comes out surprisingly fast. I like any option on the ‘Unusual Suspects’ menu. Coffee drinks are great, too!

Always so delicious! I drive to Ithaca from cuse just for these potatoes 😍 Hard to find seating sometimes, but it's a very small place, so that's to be expected. They have outdoor seating options as well.

Very small but cute cafe that was perfect for breakfast as we were travelling. The dishes are filling and delicious. They had taro milk tea, which I think is seasonal. I wanted to get it to try but I was too full at the end. Nonetheless, I was impressed by that. For a small upstage New York, it was experimental and not only offering the usual, typical breakfast items.

I recently started a Google maps list titled "great coffee" so I'll always know where to go for a good cafe in any given area (I travel quite a bit, so that can be a hassle). This is absolutely going on the list. The coffee was a little bitter for my taste but good overall and the food was BEYOND BELIEF good. Service was also lovely. 5 stars.

Found this small and local restaurant while I was roadtrip for fall foliage. Absolutely love the taste and price was very reasonable.

Went to have a breakfast and the place is nice and quaint. The coffee is nice and I had ordered a sweet potato hash. The dish was appetizing and had fresh egg and pork in along with a toast and sweet potato hash. The coffee is brewed freshly. If you find yourself hungry and in Ithaca, Coalyard cafe is definitely up there in the list of places to hit.

I have been visiting coalyard cafe since 2020, it’s my go to place for a quick filling and fulfilling breakfast experience!

I always get the falafel or the breakfast croissant (hands down the softest croissant in the world). Definitely swing by when visiting Ithaca ❤

Such an amazing place to get breakfast. The rice bowl was refreshing and delicious, and the service was incredibly fast. I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Line out the door had me curious! Worth the wait. Sweet potato hash was SO TASTY! Coffee was good. Definitely going to visit again. Space is small but there are tables inside and out to sit. You can also order and wait outside for your order when it’s crowded.

First time here today. What a charming little cafe. Healthy tastey cafe fare. Rice bowls to lattes to omelettes. I had a croissant sandwich which was delicious and ready quickly. Pictures are of lattes and crepes.

update: Going to Coal Yard Cafe has become a weekend staple for our family. We all have our favorites, but we have ventured away from time to time and each dish is very good.

Sweet potato hash was really good!! The place has a cool history - read it on the menu. Counter service, got food quick and it’s nice inside. Easy coffee refills too. It’s a quaint, quality spot for breakfast or brunch in Ithaca/College Town. I recommend it.

Very cute and inviting building from the outside. Inside was just as cute and the staff could obviously tell that we were new and they were very helpful. The food came out very quickly and my Tex Mex Melt sandwich was fresh and delicious. The flavor pairings complimented each other well. Would definitely recommend this place for it's cozy-cafe atmosphere and its selection of quality food and baked goods.

We've never really enjoyed the sandwich shops in Ithaca, until now. We like fresh and unpretentious ingredients, no greasy flavored bread, not cooked and not a sub, but still has thought and flavor. They have many great choices. Our first visit we decided to use the "build your own" option. Real nice thick sliced turkey and ham sandwiches with our favorite low ingredient bread (Heidelberg Peasant). Not overly mayo'd with fresh toppings and a nice coleslaw side. The wait wasn't too long and the staff was friendly.

Very cozy place to enjoy some comfort food, but be sure you avoid rush times. Limited seating and lots of Cornell students.

Coal Yard Cafe is one of my new favorite places for brunch. The food is creative, beautifully presented, and generous portions. I've been telling my friends about this place

This is an excellent local Cafe with amazing food and very friendly staff. After ordering, food came out amazingly fast, which with two hungry waiting kids, was appreciated. Excellent soup and sandwiches, and great coffee and Chai. Will be returning here again.

Great coffee, fast service, one of my favorite brunch/coffee spots in Ithaca. The ranch eggs slap HARD.

I really enjoyed the food here!