The Greenhouse Cafe & Cocktail Lounge

L M

The Greenhouse cafe is a great place to enjoy yourself the service is excellent very friendly and they serve great food and drinks at a reasonable price. Thank You for the great experience Curry Chicken Lettuce Wrap, fresh Orange tropical Drink 🍹

Absolutely love this gem of a location right off the Ithaca Commons. The staff are the best, fun and personable and make you feel right at home. Ithaca is lucky to have Greenhouse as an option for delicious nibbles and fantastic cocktails.

I’ve never walked into a place and felt more at home than I did at this establishment. What drew me in were the windows decked out in houseplants, soft lighting from the globe lights hanging amongst the ceiling, and of course the great sounding menu. The drinks were amazing and customer service could not have been better. I walked in and was immediately helped. The staff was personable, super friendly and always went out of their way to make sure I was good. If you’re looking for a lounge with great drinks, music, soft lighting and overall great vibes, you gotta check this place out. You won’t be disappointed!

We only had drinks but the drinks were great and all 3 bartenders on Saturday evening during apple fest were wonderful! Very pleasant and custom made a shot from a loose recipie we had, and they were so fun! The plants hanging all over made the environment sooo relaxing and chill, such a cute place. We appreciated the vibe, the banter and delicious drinks, cant wait to come back!

This is a chill little spot where your comfortable retro bar meets an internet coffee shop. If you're looking for comfort and a friendly smile, this place seems to be the spot. The coffee is amazing, with cool little games in random.places. Summer was our bartender, and was very helpful giving us cool tips about the town and area surrounding.

Danielle K

We only had drinks but the drinks were great and all 3 bartenders on Saturday evening during apple fest were wonderful! Very pleasant and custom made a shot from a loose recipie we had, and they were so fun! The plants hanging all over made the environment sooo relaxing and chill, such a cute place. We appreciated the vibe, the banter and delicious drinks, cant wait to come back!

Alexander B

I’ve never walked into a place and felt more at home than I did at this establishment. What drew me in were the windows decked out in houseplants, soft lighting from the globe lights hanging amongst the ceiling, and of course the great sounding menu. The drinks were amazing and customer service could not have been better. I walked in and was immediately helped. The staff was personable, super friendly and always went out of their way to make sure I was good. If you’re looking for a lounge with great drinks, music, soft lighting and overall great vibes, you gotta check this place out. You won’t be disappointed!

Daniel Wander

This is a chill little spot where your comfortable retro bar meets an internet coffee shop. If you're looking for comfort and a friendly smile, this place seems to be the spot. The coffee is amazing, with cool little games in random.places. Summer was our bartender, and was very helpful giving us cool tips about the town and area surrounding.

Jessica English

Absolutely love this gem of a location right off the Ithaca Commons. The staff are the best, fun and personable and make you feel right at home. Ithaca is lucky to have Greenhouse as an option for delicious nibbles and fantastic cocktails.

Well crafted brunch. Good service.

R T

Well crafted brunch. Good service.

Taco Crisma

The good: Very cool place, great vibe. Decor is homey with lots of indoor plants - feels like my sunroom of my house. Loved it. Service was very friendly, the girl at the bar was very attentive and upbeat. Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. Previous reviews mentioned issues with waitstaff - I think the management has since hired the right folks, 0 issues. Drinks were also fantastic. Highly recommend getting one while you’re here. The bad: food portions are just too small for the price. Sliders and sandwiches were ala carte, no side of chips/fries just a few thin sandwich slices of dill pickle, not even a spear. The food itself was really good, however. I just wish you got more with your order. We chose this cafe based on the menu items - we wanted something different from your standard burgers/salads/club sandwiches. They definitely have unique menu items including vegan and vegetarian options if that’s your thing. Even if not - I’d suggest trying them. The flavor and preparation was very very good. Great place with accommodating service to catch a drink with friends or by yourself and relax. Just don’t come super hungry.

I have been here many times and have only ever had the best experiences, but the bartender working on 4/25/25 at around 9 pm was completely unprofessional and quite honestly ruined the vibes. My partner and i both chugged our (mediocre and half full) espresso martinis and high tailed it outta there. He was clearly angry (at himself?) and muttering profanities right in front of us while we sat at the bar. The poor hostess seemed embarrassed and apologetic for his behavior, she seemed like an excellent employee and I felt bad for her. We love greenhouse and want them to keep succeeding and would hate to see them lose customers over bad behavior!

Really nice place, very cute. I was excited to go. I went around 7:30 on a Saturday night, knowing that they were open till 12 am. The service was mediocre as was the drink. I got a hot chocolate and my brother got an chai latte. It took 10 minutes to get to our table and then was cold. It was literally 6 dollars per drink, and mine was the same quality as Dunkin Donuts. The workers did not seem to care at all and almost looked inconvenienced if they were asked questions. If you want better tips, you have to treat your customers like they’re the only people on the planet. But I understand working on a Saturday night is never ideal. Like I said, cute atmosphere. Mediocre service and not worth the money for anything non-alcoholic.

I've had an inconsistent experience. The first time I went, their on and off menu cocktails were fantastic. The second time, they were made quite poorly and were weak/too light on the alcohol. The place also has a slightly confusing identity: it feels like its simultaneously trying to be casual/student-orientated and fancy.

Jake Jervis

I have been here many times and have only ever had the best experiences, but the bartender working on 4/25/25 at around 9 pm was completely unprofessional and quite honestly ruined the vibes. My partner and i both chugged our (mediocre and half full) espresso martinis and high tailed it outta there. He was clearly angry (at himself?) and muttering profanities right in front of us while we sat at the bar. The poor hostess seemed embarrassed and apologetic for his behavior, she seemed like an excellent employee and I felt bad for her. We love greenhouse and want them to keep succeeding and would hate to see them lose customers over bad behavior!

Tom Burns

I've had an inconsistent experience. The first time I went, their on and off menu cocktails were fantastic. The second time, they were made quite poorly and were weak/too light on the alcohol. The place also has a slightly confusing identity: it feels like its simultaneously trying to be casual/student-orientated and fancy.

kenzie jacobs

Really nice place, very cute. I was excited to go. I went around 7:30 on a Saturday night, knowing that they were open till 12 am. The service was mediocre as was the drink. I got a hot chocolate and my brother got an chai latte. It took 10 minutes to get to our table and then was cold. It was literally 6 dollars per drink, and mine was the same quality as Dunkin Donuts. The workers did not seem to care at all and almost looked inconvenienced if they were asked questions. If you want better tips, you have to treat your customers like they’re the only people on the planet. But I understand working on a Saturday night is never ideal. Like I said, cute atmosphere. Mediocre service and not worth the money for anything non-alcoholic.

Used to come here a lot. I was here yesterday and enjoying my matcha latte - until I have felt something in my mouth as I take my last sip. There was this white-pinkish, hard bead thing in the drink, still no idea what that is but that thing broke between my teeth as I chewed. The lady on the counter said she has no idea and mumbled that she is sorry, and didn’t offer me any refund or redoing the drink (it was other male staff member who made my drink fyi). Didn’t ask me if I was okay at all or anything - it was a very awkward moment. Having an unidentifiable object in your drink is a food hazard? Think it will be my last visit.

SJ

Used to come here a lot. I was here yesterday and enjoying my matcha latte - until I have felt something in my mouth as I take my last sip. There was this white-pinkish, hard bead thing in the drink, still no idea what that is but that thing broke between my teeth as I chewed. The lady on the counter said she has no idea and mumbled that she is sorry, and didn’t offer me any refund or redoing the drink (it was other male staff member who made my drink fyi). Didn’t ask me if I was okay at all or anything - it was a very awkward moment. Having an unidentifiable object in your drink is a food hazard? Think it will be my last visit.

The service today was very slow, they didn’t have the items on the menu, the food so far has taken 1.5 hours to come and we are still missing plates. I ordered the black pepper tofu bowl because they didn’t have quinoa for the Greek quinoa bowl. As soon as my plate came the rice was not completely cooked, it is supposed to come with: marinated cucumbers and carrots and black pepper sauce, out of those it only came with carrots which were not marinated, when I asked for the sauce they told me I they can’t give it to me because the sauce it’s on the fridge and they would need to take it out and warm it… Just awful and expensive. Vibe is nice, aesthetically is nice, everything else, no thank you.

Some of the worst service I have ever experienced. The most unreasonable waiting time ever. We order four drinks and they brought two out within ten minutes but it took the other two about 30 minutes. For literally two drinks it’s absolutely outrageous. The place wasn’t even very busy. I rarely leave bad reviews but I had to. I will never come back here and I will make sure to tell everyone how terrible my experience was. Ridiculous.

Barely walked away from the crowded counter where you order cocktail like it’s a coffee shop and the lady behind the counter was very rude and said “you’re not gonna tip your bartender?”… after I walked away she continued to talk to my friend about how “it wasn’t the time for that” and how she “didn’t care if it was rude or not”. I hope their bartender makes good money but I was not serviced. Your name gets screamed when your drink is ready and you have to go get it. Not my cup of tea and I won’t be back!

Walked in yesterday expecting to order some salads. Stood at the counter for sometime, and I have no problem waiting for service. But the gentleman behind the counter gave us no eye contact. No acknowledgment. What seemed like many awkward minutes later he finally looked my way and literally rolled his eyes. I had no choice, but to walk out. I have no problem, waiting for service, especially when it seemed he was working alone. I would’ve understood if it took some time to get our order placed but to roll his eyes at me was uncalled for.

I purchased a $50 gift card over the summer and it was supposed to be emailed and the recipient never received it. They have completely ignored my messages and the two times I went in person they directed me to their instagram (I guess to be further ignored). Horrible customer service. Looks like they stole my $50.

Jenn DeSimone

I purchased a $50 gift card over the summer and it was supposed to be emailed and the recipient never received it. They have completely ignored my messages and the two times I went in person they directed me to their instagram (I guess to be further ignored). Horrible customer service. Looks like they stole my $50.

Carmen Caporusso

Walked in yesterday expecting to order some salads. Stood at the counter for sometime, and I have no problem waiting for service. But the gentleman behind the counter gave us no eye contact. No acknowledgment. What seemed like many awkward minutes later he finally looked my way and literally rolled his eyes. I had no choice, but to walk out. I have no problem, waiting for service, especially when it seemed he was working alone. I would’ve understood if it took some time to get our order placed but to roll his eyes at me was uncalled for.

Jay Hirsh

Some of the worst service I have ever experienced. The most unreasonable waiting time ever. We order four drinks and they brought two out within ten minutes but it took the other two about 30 minutes. For literally two drinks it’s absolutely outrageous. The place wasn’t even very busy. I rarely leave bad reviews but I had to. I will never come back here and I will make sure to tell everyone how terrible my experience was. Ridiculous.

Diana Cornejo

The service today was very slow, they didn’t have the items on the menu, the food so far has taken 1.5 hours to come and we are still missing plates. I ordered the black pepper tofu bowl because they didn’t have quinoa for the Greek quinoa bowl. As soon as my plate came the rice was not completely cooked, it is supposed to come with: marinated cucumbers and carrots and black pepper sauce, out of those it only came with carrots which were not marinated, when I asked for the sauce they told me I they can’t give it to me because the sauce it’s on the fridge and they would need to take it out and warm it… Just awful and expensive. Vibe is nice, aesthetically is nice, everything else, no thank you.

Madison Grace

Barely walked away from the crowded counter where you order cocktail like it’s a coffee shop and the lady behind the counter was very rude and said “you’re not gonna tip your bartender?”… after I walked away she continued to talk to my friend about how “it wasn’t the time for that” and how she “didn’t care if it was rude or not”. I hope their bartender makes good money but I was not serviced. Your name gets screamed when your drink is ready and you have to go get it. Not my cup of tea and I won’t be back!