Highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Service here is great, no reservation needed. Staff here overly friendly. If you're in Ithaca, this is the spot!

+5

This is likely the best brunch place I've ever gone to. The food was great, the Bloody Mary was excellent, and the service could not have been better. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

We have gone twice. Both times the place was packed . They did so well managing time ..we got in sooner than expected. And definitely worth the short wait.

Food AND COFFEE was great! Ambiance was perfect! And we had the best server. Fiorella is AMAZING!!

Gussied up diner experience. Had the vegan chorizo tofu scramble. I'm not generally a vegan but this is a no meat Friday for me and this dish was really good. Surprised me. Service was very quick and quite helpful.

First time guest, and will now be coming back every time we visit. We got Berry crepes, and the Southern comfort breakfast. Everything came out so quickly, also had the house blend coffee and a latte (a perfect latte may I add) The music was perfect also, for the atmosphere and wasn't loud and it was perfectly set to background level. Thanks y'all for an amazing delicious and filling breakfast!

Great atmosphere and accommodating staff! Yummy food too. Good burger, fries are delicious and the breakfast looked delicious from what my partner ordered. Yummy crepe for dessert too. Can't wait to try more of the menu.

Super cool local spot. We love to find local places when we travel and this one did not disappoint. Try the waffles or the Crepes! Several creative menu items as well as the Classics.

The wait after being seated was pretty long, but everything tasted fresh and had good flavors and textures. Their oreo milkshake, which I didn’t get a picture of, was my favorite.

We went here with our 3 young daughters during their opening week. The atmosphere is awesome. The staff were very friendly and professional. We are going to try them again in a month or so once they’re a bit more in the swing of things. The food has great potential and I am hopeful the business will take off!

+6

Our server Fio was the best!! Her service was beyond great, she really took care of us and made sure everything was good! Definitely would recommend her service to everyone that goes there!

Love this place! Cute atmosphere, good food, and friendly staff! When I come to visit my brother we almost always come here! This place is POPULAR though and as a kind suggestion I think the restaurant would benefit a lot from some simple noise cancelling materials built into the booths or walls. Overall great place and will be going back on my next trip to Ithaca :)

We liked it. I had the Chicken and Waffles with the Sriracha chicken. The onion rings are good. Waffle is light and crispy. Fun vibe.

We had avocado toasts and sweet garlic chicken waffles. The avocado toasts came with a small side salad; the presentation was beautiful. However, there’s no dressing for the salad. The chicken waffle came with two small sauce containers, one maple syrup and one sweet garlic sauce. Don’t make the mistake I made; I wasn’t aware that they are two different sauces. The service was great and the staff friendly.

10/10 recommend. The place is really chic, friendly staff, clean, fast service, and the food was delicious! The price was very reasonable! I’ll be coming back the next time I’m in Ithaca.

Fabulous spot to grab a clean meal. Offers vegan options. The falafel was delish.

very yum food and nice atmosphere. the portion of chicken waffle was big and the sweet garlic sauce was a bit too salty for my liking so pour cautiously. the french toast was very sweet and heavy, so might be a good idea to share.

We loved our experience! Great staff, good, and coffee.

Loved this place! My husband and I are not from Ithaca and we stopped here on the way home to NYC. It’s super neat, modern, and trendy. The food was great and the milkshakes we got to go were also fantastic. Recommend this place for sure!

This place is awesome. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. The team members were all friendly and very personable. Our server was amazing and took great care of us. I loved the menu options. There was definitely something for everyone. I would definitely return!

Went here for brunch on a weekday, and the place was buzzing! We loved the ambience and the clean design of the place. The hostess and our server, Quinn, were very attentive and friendly. We ordered the vegan chorizo skillet and the huevos rancheros, which were both amazing! You can see from the pictures that we couldn’t get enough…not a crumb wasted! But the highlight for me was the Sriracha Agave Fried Brussels sprouts and waffles. Who knew that could be a combination?!!! Not only did that dish see the same fate as the rest of our order (wiped clean), but I couldn’t help telling all my friends about the amazing meal and have been dreaming of the dish all week. If you care about great ambience, high quality food, wonderful service and a unique menu, this place is a MUST visit.

Everything was delicious! We stopped here while visiting Ithaca and I could not get enough! I got the Strawberry Chocolate Waffles and my boyfriend got the Chicken & Waffles and we both agreed that it was the best meal of our trip! The waffles were super light and airy, and had great flavor, they paired really well with the syrup provided. The Latte I had was amazing, it was super foamy (which I love) and had the best flavor, it was not overwhelmingly sweet, not too much milk, and not an overpowering coffee flavor, it was a perfect balance of everything. I even stopped back again the next day to get another latte before hitting the road because it was just so good. The girls who worked there were all so amazing, they were extremely friendly and super attentive. I cannot remember the waitresses name who took care of us, but she was amazing! We will definitely return next time we come to Ithaca!

Wow! Busy busy, but the food was worth it. They took our number down and the wait was a bit backed up, so we just waited in the car for them to call. 30-35 min wait. I ordered the Arancini Salad, it just really tasted like a side on your salad. Berry cheesecake crepes, delicious should have been all I ordered. My husband ordered eggs Benedict and our friend ordered the BLT. I'd say the Berry Cheesecake Crepes was the most worth the price the flavor was really good. The service was amazing, the staff was kind. I might go back but it won't be for a while.

Milkstand is amazing - it hits every time! Everyone I’ve met who works there is so kind and pleasant. I had family visiting from out of town, and we loved it so much we ended up going twice during their trip. We were lucky enough to have Jennifer both times, and she was absolutely wonderful! So lovely and thoughtful. Two of us split an eggs benedict, and she even divided the last hash brown perfectly down the middle! Adorable and so considerate. Can’t wait to come back!

Parking pickings are slim for this place, but when you get in, it's easy to see why. The place was absolutely packed, with a line of people waiting for a table. So you know it's gotta be good, right? The vintage vibe is really nice, but the food and drinks are so much better. Looking at the menu alone, you can tell this place has good taste, variety, and style. They really do. I had the cappuccino to drink, and it was so smooth that I didn't even need sugar. For brunch, I ordered the sweet garlic chicken and waffles, which are OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD! They were just about everything I'd hoped they'd be. Maybe I wish the sauce had been a little thicker so it could be used to coat the chicken, rather than a liquid, but at least the flavor was GREAT. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area. I know where I'm having brunch when I come to Ithaca. Right here!!

I don’t normally leave reviews but this place is really amazing!!! My friend and I ordered sandwiches and burgers and they were so delicious!!!! The drinks were amazing and the staff was so accommodating!!! I cannot wait to go back!!!

Top notch breakfast spot, gem 💎 in Ithaca. Very cute inside and clean. My favorite thing about this place is the way it was decorated, very aesthetic. Lots of food choices and variety. Eggs Benedict was amazing. Parking lot was on the smaller side so you might have to park on the side streets. I will have to come back to try the lunch menu.

+6

The onion rings were on point. As was the berry milkshake. Local sodas. It can get noisy if there's large group's dining. Falafels were not as dense as I'm used to. The hummus was delightful.

+3

We came here for brunch for our friend’s birthday and the food and ambiance was so good. Their menu is so well thought out, and the arancini’s were phenomenal. The best part, though, was the service. Our server Quinn was sooo sweet and had a big smile on her face despite our endless requests. She was amazing and gave us great service with the sweetest attitude. Although we live in Canada, I can’t wait to come back here next time I visit!

Wonderful place to grab breakfast. Atmosphere is pleasant, staff is super friendly, and food was excellent. Can’t wait to go back and try more things as so much of the menu looks amazing.

What a gem! I treated myself to a fabulous breakfast of brioche brie french toast with sweet fresh fruit. Waitress was so pleasant. Great start to my day.

I have enjoyed the great brunch menu with my friends. Chicken and Waffles was fantastic! Florentine Crepe was very tasty! It is one of the fancy restaurant in Ithaca.

Delicious brunch fare in a cozy setting. Sweets are delicious and not too sweet - Oreo milkshake tasted like cookies in slightly sweetened milk 🤤 we also had strawberry-chocolate and strawberry flavors. Chicken and waffles with popcorn chicken sized chicken for easy chowing. Sriracha flavor is definitely spicy and the type to linger! Got sauce on the side which eased the way. Veggie omelette was tasty and nutritious. Berry cheesecake crepe had just the right amount and texture of stuffing to not feel nauseated. Berry french toast had a very delicious berry sauce. Small line at 11:30am on a Saturday. Would most recommend the Oreo milkshake but everything was good (and we were hungry!)

Food was amazing and the service was even better than that! Stumbled upon this place while looking for lunch spots while road tripping from NYC to Niagara Falls. Reviews online were great and the place definitely lived up to them. I wish I remembered our server's name, but she was phenomenal! We'll definitely have to stop again on our trek back.

+1

Edit: IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN ITHACA. A MUST TRY. !!! Long story short..RUN to Milkstand! Amazing food. Amazing vibes. Amazing staff. Period. Long story: I tried the mozzarella sticks, burger, margherita flatbread pizza, steak frites, and chicken waffles. Each dish was clearly made with love and fresh ingredients. (Details to warm up the syrup for the waffles ?! Amazing.) The mozzarella cheese was gooey with a 10/10 cheese pull with my steak cooked to perfection! And their fries are so different I’ve never seen it anywhere. All the food was hot and to die for. I highly recommend going for dinner! Do I even have to talk about their perfect interior? A trendy spot to take a few (hundred) pictures with your friends under their neon light to brighten up your Insta feed. Ithaca needs a new trendy spot and I LOVE that they did a twist on a modern, upscale diner. A diner can be predictable and it’s exciting to see Milkstand upgrade a traditional environment into a modern, clean restaurant. Will be there time and time again! My new fav spot.

+3

Stopped into the Milkstand Restaurant on our way though Ithaca, and wow am I glad we did! As soon as we entered, we were taken care of with a smile - quickly seated, great recommendations given, excellent food, all with a clean and bright atmosphere. Will definitely be stopping by again!

So we had an absolutely amazing time at this restaurant! We’re from out of state so when we first drove by we immediately thought “this place is super cute! But why is it empty? That’s a bad sign.” Boy were we wrong. We drove by at approximately 4. Didn’t realize this was only a breakfast and lunch spot. We went the next day craving a good breakfast and this place was packed! 20 minute wait, but the smells coming out of that place we knew it was worth it and I would even wait an hour if my hunger could handle it. Unfortunately I forget our fabulous waitresses name 😭 It started with an F and she was from the Bronx. But she was fast, efficient, and overall super friendly. Thanks for giving us an incredible experience and us jersyians will be back for not only the food. But for “F” and her dope Casio watch.

We avoid the Milkstand on weekends because it draws such a crowd, and the last thing I want to do while hungry is wait a half hour to be seated. But during the week? I walk in and I'm seated immediately. In terms of noise: weekends it's incredibly loud but during weekdays, it's quiet. This is my favorite breakfast location. I have yet to order something that I didn't enjoy. The staff are amazing, kind, and fun, as well. The atmosphere is bright but not blinding--like a soft morning sunshine rather than being forced to be awake--which is what I look for when I'm getting breakfast foods. But it transitions easily into other times of day. It's always clean, too, including the bathrooms. I love their food and always look forward to "next time" when I can et there again. :)

Breakfast options for vegetarians and vegans are great! The vegan breakfast skillet and falafel salad are my favorites. I love coming here on my birthday to get a crepe. The booths are very cozy and the vibe is great. Service was fast on a weekday. It can get busy on the weekends, as it should since it’s so tasty! Keep up the great work. Thank you Milkstand team.

Good quality food, clean throughout and convenient location. I especially love the staff here and enjoy the menu with the breakfast and lunch choices all available during their open hours. I've dined here often. Staff is very kind, attentive and happy to be there. Today my phone was left behind but found outside in the snow. They emailed me promptly and cleaned/dried my phone with great care. Very much appreciated!!

Stephen Umberger

Stopped in for breakfast today and was very impressed with the food. The piglet skillet was fantastic, eggs nice and fluffy, sausage was nicely seasoned. Omelette was light and cooked perfectly. The berry crepe was truly delicious. Berries nice and fresh, nice little hit of lemon. My only issue, was a glass of Milk was not on the menu. And considering the name, a bit disappointing.

Paula Wedemeyer

I live in Ithaca and couple of friends suggested that I try the Milkstand. I loved it! Now I and a number of friends go every week. It has a clean, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly, professional, and efficient. The food is to die for. I highly recommend it!

Scott Bauer

This place opened sometime in 2025, is very popular can be hard to get into when the schools are in session, and is well worth the wait. The food tastes great and the portions are generous. Pricing is very on par with other similar types of restaurants. At times it seems like the wait staff is understaffed as you can wait for a refill, but it didn't detract from the experience. Go enjoy it's worth it.

Nhu-y Nguyen

The chorizo skillet is delicious and fairly priced. The atmosphere is clean and aesthetically decorated.

Poke Pony

Milkstand is always such a good time with amazing food and very attentive staff. We come here once a qeek for a brunch date, and whenever friends want to go out we suggest this place & they love it too! Even on their busiest, most slammed days, the food is always hot & tasty and the staff always have a smile on their face. Here's too many more visits ✨

Manal S

It’s a like a modern cutesy diner. I loved it! The food was great! The service was excellent! Food came out pretty fast! Raspberry iced tea 👌🏽

Coty Lunn

Milkstand in Ithaca, NY was absolutely wonderful. The service was excellent and friendly, making the experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing, with thoughtful details that made the space really enjoyable to be in. The food was fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Overall a very good experience and a place I would happily return to and recommend to others!

+3

Zak Niazi

Delicious and great service. Got the eggs Benedict because the croissant sounded interesting - it was good, but I think I still prefer English muffins. The sriracha chicken is like a cross between buffalo wings and sesame chicken. My wife got a savory crepe which was tasty and chock full of veggies.

Алексей Шевченко

Lovely place, perfect for brunch. I ordered a dish from lunch menu (turkey club sandwiches). They were tasty, turkey meat was fresh and bacon was cooked well. Loved the vegetables inside too. Moreover, they serve french fries with sandwiches, pretty big portion. They have sauces for different dishes, used ketchup for my french fries. Also loved a little pickle. My wife ordered a breakfast item: Brie French Brioche, and it was massive and tasty too. Moreover, they also gave a cup of syrup, which was nice. I didn't have a drink, but she had a coffee and liked it. Definitely worth a visit.

+2

Virginia Lincoln

My husband and I had breakfast there on Halloween. We were seated quickly, the waitstaff were very polite and punctual. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and it was absolutely delicious. The Ham and Swiss cheese crepe I am still salivating over. We will definitely continue to drive the 40 minutes to get there every time.

Michael Zenke

Milkstand is a local institution for breakfast and brunch. Absolutely amazing American food, huge classic menu with some delicious add ons like crepes and falafel. If you're a local absolutely a must. Gets a little busy on weekend mornings but always worth the short wait.

Shay Teoli

This was our first stop on our trip to Ithaca and it was the perfect start to our trip. From the atmosphere, to the friendly staff and the amazing food...5 stars across the board. The atmosphere is a combination of 70s diner but with an add of updated sophisticated vibe with the rose gold lighting fixtures and the ceiling details. The food was absolutely amazing. The menu has a variety of options to choose from for anyone. The hostess was charming and quick to greet us at the door. And our server, she was an absolute delight. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Ithaca.

Taylor Karim

By far the best diner experience I have ever had in all my travels. We were transported back in time with the music and atmosphere topped with the beautiful and polite waitress by the name of Quin. She was very attentive to our needs providing a memorable service by which I will return again.

Gene and Eddy

The food was amazing and reasonably priced. The service was incredible. From the second I walked in until I left I felt so comfortable and welcomed. The aesthetic is beautiful. Reminds me of a classic 40s dinner but still very stylish. I traveled from Rochester to try to baked apple pancake and I was not disappointed. Well worth the travels !! Will be returning again very soon

Kacee Baker

Super cute space, the service was awesome, and the food was great! Highly recommend the berry cheesecake crepes. On the chicken and waffles, the waffles were kind of disappointing, but the chicken with the sweet garlic dip was amazing.

Aarya Tupe

Visited Ithaca for the first time and got an opportunity to try this place out ! This place has to be one of my best breakfast places I’ve ever been to ! The place is pretty and the people were kind. Must try their pancakes,Waffles with fried chicken, burgers. Their egg florentine crepe was to die for !!!Each and every dish was delicious.

Erin Paik

Such a memorable, elevated Brunch and Breakfast area!! Milkstand offers a refreshing twist on American comfort classics, elevated through thoughtful presentation and creative flavor combinations. The Apple pancakes were so delicious offering such generous portions and strong cinnamon apple seasonings. I also savored the avocado toast, chicken and waffles and vegan chorizo skillet. Milkstand has such friendly interactions towards their dietary restrictions and is a standout gem in the Ithaca dining scene!!

Meldina Muminovic

We went here for the first time on easter with our daughters for the brunch and its was amazing. Staff here are very welcoming and friendly. Our waitress was beyond nice. Our food came out fast and it was delicious. I highly recommend this place . 10/10

+1

Mary Naughton

This is an adorable restaurant in Ithaca, such simple and elegant decor with delicious food and friendly service. I ordered the Southern Comfort breakfast/brunch item. It had a nice flavor, you get a peppery bite in the sausage gravy. The sausage links, egg, and grits were very tasty. I would recommend for anyone ordering this to get a side of toast or something (they don’t have biscuits listed in their menu) to sop up the gravy. That was the only thing this dish was missing. Otherwise l, it was great. I ordered toast with mine.

+7

A former Byrne dairy turned into a posh/trendy looking diner. I was smitten by the design. The food was pretty good. We had the eggs Benedict and the quiche. Our waiter was cute and friendly.

A wonderful space with a friendly waiter. The Asian waffles were innovative, while the salmon salad was perfectly cooked. Wine was under poured initially but rectified on second glass. We will be back!

Food was good! Grits were not super flavorful but the eggs were great :) I would recommend more for the vibes and stellar service.

Very tasty! Was busy during lunch so too some time. Would be cool if they had traditional diner counter seating.

It had really great food. Very noisy though when it's fully packed. Great decor and perfect before the Ithaca Farmer's Market, it's down the road from the market

Great ambiance, amazing staff, not a lot of options on the menu. I'm from Philly, and I've realized the more I travel to different places. Once you leave the larger towns, your dietary restrictions are void. I don't eat pork, and most of these small towns only have pork and no substitutions. It's annoying but okay. I had the brioche toast, and it was very good but too sweet for me. I took four bites and left.

Took my girls it is a cute “fancy diner “ the waiter we had was nice, there was 4 of us coffee and 2 mimosas which girls said were good , Brie French toast, honey butter French toast and jalapeño chicken and waffles it was $90 plus we left tip . Again cute place

+1

Great contemporary "greasy spoon" diner (meant in the most affectionate way). We had a really lovely time here! Love the service and atmosphere. The menu was thoughtful and creative; the food was delicious but also the quality was nothing super noteworthy in itself--just solid "good."

Mixed feelings on the food. The sausage gravy tasted very bland with nearly perfectly round bits of sausage. The peppers were really the only thing adding flavor to the Western omelette, not even the onions could help with flavor. The shakes are awesome though so that's a plus.

Really fun place to visit. You get good vibes sitting inside. The milkshakes are incredible, avacado toast excellent but the piggy scramble was a bit too salty. Granted it had cheddar cheese, sausage, ham and bacon and those are salty combo. Highly recommend it!

+1

I really enjoyed it, surprisingly large portions and aesthetically pleasing. The only problem was that the salad had poor quality, underripe tomatoes right in the height of tomato season. The salad also had carrots, which were not listed, and had to be picked out due to an allergy. But the salmon was delicious, and the chicken and waffles were excellent. Also the mozzarella sticks were the best I've ever had.

We were here for Sunday morning breakfast. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. The food was good, and service was great. The price is same level as new york city, little high for Ithaca,

Did was great. Eggs were fluffy and amazingly seasoned. Chorizo skillet.. chef's kiss. And the honey butter french toast was nothing short of incredible. Service started great but died down quickly. Coffee refill was not to be had. Waited forever for the bill. Though the server left a little card reader to pay on our own. That helped.

Everything was really good and fresh. Ordered Eggs Benedict I give 3.8, sweet garlic chicken bites 5, chorizo skillet scrambled eggs and the chocolate strawberry waffle were delicious.

I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile now but every time I’ve driven by it’s packed. The parking lot had two spots open so we stopped in for breakfast after errands. The hostess was quick to seat us, giving us an option in our preference of seating. The decor is trendy and instagram backdrop worthy. It was nice to see the old coolers repurposed into the layout. It was a nice way to reveal the previous life of being Byrne Dairy. The menu was easy to navigate. Our waitress brought us over ice cold waters immediately after we were seated. These guys are very efficient and all work so well together. We asked what the waitress recommendations were and she said immediately the chicken and waffles. The coffee was a perfect temperature, we also ordered mimosas that were delicious. The chicken and waffle dish was definitely a good choice. The best I’ve ever had. The only thing Preventing the fifth star is that the pepper shaker only had one hole so it took forever to season the plate and they don’t offer what surrounding brunch venues do, a two for one or bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys. Great place- will definitely be back and spread the word about the jalapeño chicken and waffles!

+6

The vibe here is awesome. Love the 60s-70s music. Super chic inside. The wait staffs energy didn't match the vibe but they were still friendly. I wish there were more unique menu options. We ordered the Brie Stuffed Brioche, Sriracha Brussels sprouts and fish tacos. The Brioche was a bite dry for my liking. Not as impressive as I thought it'd be but still okay. The fish tacos lacked flavor and definitely had more veggies than fish, and barely any mango sauce. The rice that it came with was good. Would we go here again? Maybe.

The food kinda sucks, tried it 4 times and it is like every other restaurant that uses sysco as a wholesaler (can't confirm they use sysco, that's just the vibe). The atmosphere, staff, and wait time are all great! My waitress was helpful when I told her I had a gluten allergy. If you want to socialize or "go out" for a reasonable cost this is the place. If you want a delicious meal, this is not the place. Bonus, they do mimosas!!!!

Love the vibe here. Crepes were delicious. Kids pancake was not on the menu but available when asked. Parking was tight. Had to do on street parking nearby since it was busy. No big deal though since there weren’t on street parking fees.

+1

We got the Onion Rings, a BLT, and a Fried Chicken Sandwich that both came with fries. The onion rings were really, really good along with the fries. I was told that the sauce that came in the Fried Chicken Sandwich made it even better. My BLT bread was more than a little burnt which made me not be able to taste the Sourdough bread. They were generous though with the bacon. The soda also tasted like sink water so we just stuck with ordering two waters after. The atmosphere was cute and we didn’t wait long to get seated. We didn’t get attended too much during our visit but since the atmosphere was nice it made waiting to get our boxes and check fine while we chatted. This is a cute date idea and family place but be wary because there’s always some sort of wait time which stopped us from coming multiple times before. They have a policy too when we called that they couldn’t tell us the wait time if we weren’t in the building. Overall, Milkstand is a cute place with a nice atmosphere and the side dishes are great.

The place was pretty HIP for the area, great crowd, mix of all age groups. The ambiance was 5/5, service was okay, the server was overwhelmed by our group of 7, food was lacklustre. Falafel platter: vinaigrette was tasteless Salmon: over cooked and the amount of pico was too little. Coffee: watered down/very light Overall, it's still worthy of a 4/5 because of everything else but the food. Wouldn't go back for the food.

+2

Ambitious menu with gourmet touches. A tad pricey but excellent quality. The crepes are always outstanding. Today though I chose the cheddar cheese omelet. It was cooked to perfection but decidedly lacking in both cheese and flavor. The hash browns were frozen & greasy tasting. Nice bread for toast, but only one slice (all I need, but still). Pleasant atmosphere & wait staff. Don't be in a rush though.

Overall this place is great, but there's honestly room for improvement. The food was pretty damn good breakfast fare- I mean, where else in town are you getting Brie stuffed French toast? (You're not.) That said, the prices are nothing to scoff at. I know everything costs more these days, but it does feel like a premium for the locale. Only had breakfast items, but the flavors were good, elevated from a typical "diner". The atmosphere is interesting. Somehow modern and retro chic. Pretty cool and unique. Feels fresh. Not a typical diner ambience, in a good way. A major reason we'll be returning is the wait staff. Our server Quinn was exceptional! She was pleasant and attentive. She needs a gold star. Honestly the best table service I've had in Ithaca. ...on that note- whoever hired the "manager" could use a lesson in restaurant management. Seriously. His attitude is beyond unacceptable. To the point of making us uncomfortable enough to get up and leave., but I didn't want that to come back badly on our amazing server. Think I'm overreacting? Just look at the many other reviews saying the same thing. That guy is the wrong person for the job. To the owner- handle that promptly before you lose the valuable staff holding the place up.

AAA -

Good breakfast restaurant. Nice ambiance and good customer service. Decent amount of free parking. All the items were good with some vegan and vegetarian options as well.

+2

Milkstand has been on my list to try for awhile! Stopped for lunch while running errands and so pleasantly surprised! Great vibes inside and out, good coffee, and a great eggs benedict. Served so quickly too! Perfect for a quick lunch, but I look forward to coming again and enjoying something more leisurely. Update: Went back for lunch and got chicken and waffles. Wish the chicken was bigger! Friend’s savory crepe just okay. Would try again for vibe and breakfast things.

I have tried this place twice now, because I really enjoyed the atmosphere my first time there. Sadly, both times the food was poor, especially for the price. I ordered the "Milkstand Breakfast" both times my eggs were undercooked and my steak was overcooked. I almost stopped in again, but I may try elsewhere today and come back at a later time.

My family and I dined for breakfast on Black Friday. Aesthetically pleasing, the former Byrne Dairy from this local growing up. I love that they kept the drink coolers!! Unfortunately we were not able to all sit at the same table (4 adults and 2 kids) but my uncle and I sat nearby. Service was fast and the food was tasty; the standout was the chocolate chip pancakes! My niece didn’t eat hers so I finished about half the plate. Yum! One of my companions had poached egg on top of her dish and it was too raw so she sent it back and got another. Overall a good experience.

Went to this place based on the reviews. I waited for over an hour to dine in. I was expecting something mindblowing looking at how packed the place was. To my surprise, things took a wrong turn. We were a group of three and none of us were impressed with the food. I requested medium rare cook on my steak and I got a piece of meat so chewy and over cooked, my knife gave up on it. The eggs were not even seasoned. The english muffin was as hard as a rock. The banana crepe was soaked in some chocolate syrup which tasted really bad. The menu wasn't cheap either. It was such a disappointing experience.

Diner quality with fancy brunch place price and aesthetics. Omelette was runny and we asked for extra hash browns instead of bread and didn’t get any extra, just no bread. Orange juice and hash browns tasted like grocery store-bought. Presentation sloppy.

Didn’t understand what the hype was… I ordered the chicken and waffles. Waffles were decent but chicken-0/5. Bite size pieces that were all smothered in batter. Couldn’t even taste the meat. Take you money else wear.

Place appears popular, but should get an award for being disorganized. They had us wait for over 60 minutes while 30% of tables inside are empty. They call people in by coming out to the parking lot and screaming out names. Many people leave after simply giving up. There is a decent number of options but the food is basic and without creative choices. You can get this anywhere and, likely, a lot faster.

Wish I could give a rating on the food. Exclaimed upon arrival how excited I was to try for the first time and heard great things. Waitress took our order after we sat for 10 minutes with no interaction. Waited 50 minutes as I’m seeing customers around me (who came in after my partner and I) receive their food I decide to say something. Just to find out they never sent our order to the kitchen. Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately will never be going back.