About Garden Café
Garden Café brings genuine warmth and community spirit to Ithaca, serving up thoughtfully crafted breakfasts, brunch favorites, and hearty sandwiches that keep neighbors coming back. Whether you're starting your day or stopping by after an appointment, you'll find attentive staff and a carefully curated menu featuring standout soups and chili that taste like they're made with real care. This is where local coffee culture thrives—a place that feels personal, not corporate, where every visit feels like coming home.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"For a hospital eatery it has great food and choices. The soups and chilli are very good. They won the chilli contest years ago. Prices are very fair. Usually a salad buffet. Fantastic onion rings! It can be cold most days. Sit by the windows in the sun."
"Great place to grab a cup of coffee a meal after a medical appointment. The food is good. The staff are Hard working and friendly. The price is so reasonable."
"It's a bit cold in there for us but the food, prices and atmosphere (the workers) are all very welcoming and helpful. Great choices for a hospital food court. Salad bar, hot meals and it all smells great !"
"Great food and SUPER CHEAP!! A lot of windows warm up the eating area too. No table service. Great salad bar. Portions are HUGE! Usually pretty quick."
"When I've eaten here in the past it was out of necessity but every time I do I am pleasantly surprised by how much I like it. Most recently we had the Greek chicken gyros and were not disappointed."
"When I think of Café Jennie, the first thing that comes to mind is their desserts and baked goods. They offer a delightful variety of sweet snacks,..."
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