Located in downtown Ithaca, Cafe DeWitt offers a wonderful selection of locally and regionally sourced, freshly prepared cuisine for breakfast and lunch. Cafe Dewitt offers catering services. We offer both on-site and off-site and off site service, and can provide wine and beer if desired. We pride ourselves in offering the same quality and presentation that our customers have come to expect at the restaurant.
We can work with groups of any size and dietary concerns. We are a preferred vendor for Cornell University, but have also done many personal events including rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, birthday parties and special dinners. If you are interested in having us cater an event for you, please contact us at (607) 273-3473 or email cafedewitt@cafedewitt.com.
We can work with groups of any size and dietary concerns. We are a preferred vendor for Cornell University, but have also done many personal events including rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, birthday parties and special dinners. If you are interested in having us cater an event for you, please contact us at (607) 273-3473 or email cafedewitt@cafedewitt.com.
Reviews (26)
Justin Derevyanik
Nov 28, 2021
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Food was fresh and made to order. The young and energetic staff was on top of everything. They explain the menu and also explain that their prices were slightly increased to make sure everybody that work there got a fair wage. We were very happy with the service we received and the food was excellent
G. K.
Aug 25, 2021
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Overpriced food in a run down location. We went there and we were about to walk away but based on reviews decided to give it a chance.
The furniture and floors are worn down…and not very clean.
The foos was very overpriced for the value, taste and location. Side order $5 one chicken sausage…$13 for a small omelet with a few pieces of toast.
Service….the waitress forgot to bring us one of the drinks and food took over 30 min.
I wouldn’t recommend this place or go back there.
The furniture and floors are worn down…and not very clean.
The foos was very overpriced for the value, taste and location. Side order $5 one chicken sausage…$13 for a small omelet with a few pieces of toast.
Service….the waitress forgot to bring us one of the drinks and food took over 30 min.
I wouldn’t recommend this place or go back there.
Genevra Case
Jul 29, 2021
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Vog Diesel
Jul 19, 2021
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Cs H.
Jul 07, 2021
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Sniffle S.
Jun 28, 2021
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Ellie Z.
Apr 28, 2021
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Cafe Dewitt serves delicious breakfast sandwiches for a relatively cheap price in the Ithaca area! The food is surprisingly yummy for its unassuming appearance. I ordered the Tiberius breakfast sandwich, which had a pork breakfast sausage on a soft sesame bun. The meal was very simple but filling. This is a quaint, must-try cafe if you are looking for a lowkey brunch spot!
Jessica K.
Mar 27, 2021
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Walked by this building so many times before I realized this AMAZING cafe was in here. Honestly the best breakfast/brunch I've had in Ithaca. Loved the French toast especially- stuffed with some heavenly something. Superb. Super good quality, good portions for what you pay, and great down to earth staff. This place is a gem of Ithaca and would choose to take visitors here as my breakfast of choice.
Marina Dee
Dec 18, 2020
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Tom
Jun 29, 2020
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Carol T.
Mar 22, 2020
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Lia D.
Dec 09, 2019
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Maureen McEvers
Sep 30, 2019
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Had a delicious brunch with friends on a Sunday morning. Staff was fantastic and attentive. Food was excellent and fast. We had a group six and everything was spot on! I ordered the pecan waffle special. This waffle was wonderful...made with browned butter, topped with chantilly cream, toasted pecans, and drizzled with maple syrup! Yummy! Featured in the photos are items that our table ordered: Waffle Special, Eggs Benedict, and the Omelet Special. Will definitely return! What a gem. FYI - cash or check only.
Shu T.
Aug 01, 2019
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On weekdays, they don't have brunch specials. I ordered the tex mex, which was delicious. They could have given more eggs, but the salsa went well with the eggs. This was the second time I've been here and !last time I got the huevos rancheros, which was very disappointing. I would come here again to try some of their other brunch specials.
Serena T.
Apr 19, 2019
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I've been here twice, and the first time was far better than the second. Nothing's wrong with the service, the servers are all very friendly, my qualms are with the food.
The first time I ate here, I had the Tex Mex, which was amazing. It was fresh and delicious and came with so much food, and the bread was the best I'd tasted since working in France a year ago. (In fact, I couldn't finish the plate, so I bagged the bread and took it with me.)
The second time, I ordered the rosemary garlic potatoes and the lamb merguez potatoes. Both were disappointing. The potatoes had an
The first time I ate here, I had the Tex Mex, which was amazing. It was fresh and delicious and came with so much food, and the bread was the best I'd tasted since working in France a year ago. (In fact, I couldn't finish the plate, so I bagged the bread and took it with me.)
The second time, I ordered the rosemary garlic potatoes and the lamb merguez potatoes. Both were disappointing. The potatoes had an
Biagio A.
Apr 10, 2019
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Simply exquisite food in the shadow of the legendary Moosewood. If you are looking for fine dining experience then this place is probably not for you, but if you want an affordable, freshly prepared lunch, it is not to be missed.
After many years of passing it by for Moosewood visits I had the pleasure of enjoying a most memorable meal. They offer the most delicious burger (Tuesday's only) that is not to be missed! Perfectly cooked and crowned with a dizzying compilation of toppings that meld beautifully along with a fresh side salad dressed with the secret house dressing. My dining companion
After many years of passing it by for Moosewood visits I had the pleasure of enjoying a most memorable meal. They offer the most delicious burger (Tuesday's only) that is not to be missed! Perfectly cooked and crowned with a dizzying compilation of toppings that meld beautifully along with a fresh side salad dressed with the secret house dressing. My dining companion
Ornwara Tritrakarn
Dec 14, 2018
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This place is AMAZING! Aside from the fact that you most probably have to wait for a long time during weekends, it's perfect. The atmosphere is pleasant; crowdy yet cozy. The staffs are very friendly and polite. And of course, the food--- It's so tasty! As expected of a local restaurant working hard to use local products as much as they can. The cranberry sauce I had that day was the most delicious one I have ever had, really! Also, the price is reasonable. I spent 21 USD for the omelette, hot chocolate, and tip. It was absolutely worth it. Money well-spent. This is a kind of restaurant that is
Kelly C.
Nov 04, 2018
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Came here on Ithaca College family Weekend. All the restaurants were packed and we didn't make reservations in advance. They open at 10 and we got inline around 9:55. Line was pretty long but we were seated about 15 minutes later. We had omelettes , hash dish and eggs Benedict. Very good service , delicious food and I was very impressed at how quickly they turned the food out. Would go again for sure.
ShayShay G.
Sep 08, 2018
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This place is mediocre-at-best. I have been to Cafe DeWitt more times than I can count at this point and I feel like this is one of the fairest reviews that I could give.
My most recent visit solidified a lot of the feelings that I've previously held about Cafe DeWitt but this specific experience confirmed that firmed that I won't be going back to Cafe DeWitt anytime in the foreseeable future.
Overall: The service is quite slow, you can almost always expect to wait in line, and if you show up past 11:30 you can guarantee that at least one of the specials for the day on the weekend
My most recent visit solidified a lot of the feelings that I've previously held about Cafe DeWitt but this specific experience confirmed that firmed that I won't be going back to Cafe DeWitt anytime in the foreseeable future.
Overall: The service is quite slow, you can almost always expect to wait in line, and if you show up past 11:30 you can guarantee that at least one of the specials for the day on the weekend
Desiree S.
Aug 21, 2018
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Jessica G.
Aug 07, 2018
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If you're in Ithaca, don't make the mistake of not eating here. Some of the friendliest employees I've ever met and I love it's located in the middle of a strip mall. My boyfriend and I each had an omelette. Mine was their sandwich special - apple sausage hash, spinach, manchego, and onion - as an omelette. And my boyfriend got the omelette frances, their special of the day. These were the best omelette we've ever had in our life. So fluffy and like little pillows filled with the perfect mix of ingredients. Blended so nicely and didn't fall apart at all. YUM. Hazlenut
Eleanor P.
Jan 13, 2018
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I went for lunch on a very snowy Saturday. It was slower (I'm assuming because of the snow) so I was seated immediately. The coffee was hot and delicious (it is Gimme which I enjoy). I got the Eggs Florentine, two poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce, served on focaccia bread.
I was blown away. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the yolks were runny and the whites cooked. The star of this show was the hollandaise. I have never had real hollandaise sauce before and now I know what I was missing. It was rich, buttery and velvety smooth. It tasted wonderful. The dish came with the perfect
I was blown away. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the yolks were runny and the whites cooked. The star of this show was the hollandaise. I have never had real hollandaise sauce before and now I know what I was missing. It was rich, buttery and velvety smooth. It tasted wonderful. The dish came with the perfect
Albert F.
Oct 11, 2017
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We came to experience Moosewood, but had an outstanding meal at Cafe Dewitt. The Moose was closed for an impromptu staff meeting so it was out great fortune to change plans at the last minute.
One order for the 'Sophia' (see menu pic) and one for the buger special from the board (see pic of menu). Both beautifully presented with fresh, crisp vegetables, generous serving size and great price. Be aware, CASH only.
Servers were friendly and informed and provided local information for us, travelers from out of town.
The owner was on site. The chefs are humble and appreciate hearing
One order for the 'Sophia' (see menu pic) and one for the buger special from the board (see pic of menu). Both beautifully presented with fresh, crisp vegetables, generous serving size and great price. Be aware, CASH only.
Servers were friendly and informed and provided local information for us, travelers from out of town.
The owner was on site. The chefs are humble and appreciate hearing
Jaeeun Shin
Aug 19, 2017
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I live right nearby and love their service and locally-sourced food. Food is good, selection nothing too amazing, but just really solid. Free coffee refills are a plus! It's no wonder there's always a huge line during weekends. Staff are friendly, though service is not very fast. Plan for a little extra time to finish up a meal here.
Jan P.
Apr 01, 2017
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Four stars for food and two stars for Service.
Spilled coffee no napkins brought just looked at us. Coffee and water not refilled.
Huevos rancheros delicious. Special omelette with andouille sausage delicious. French toast with apricot ricotta delicious.
Sweet lovely spot. Wish the servers were attentive.
Spilled coffee no napkins brought just looked at us. Coffee and water not refilled.
Huevos rancheros delicious. Special omelette with andouille sausage delicious. French toast with apricot ricotta delicious.
Sweet lovely spot. Wish the servers were attentive.
Samuel C.
Oct 07, 2016
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In the same building as the legendary vegetarian restaurant, Moosewood.
But does not deserve to be on the same continent with Moosewood, let alone the same building.
It is an all purpose breakfast and lunch place.
The positive feature about it (which gives it three stars rather than two) is that it is in a charming location -
along a basement corridor next to a cool bookstore, cool hippie things to buy for your house stores and farther down, a cool folk music guitar store with well chosen cds.
So eating there feels literary, suave and countercultural.
You had better be anti-materialistic
But does not deserve to be on the same continent with Moosewood, let alone the same building.
It is an all purpose breakfast and lunch place.
The positive feature about it (which gives it three stars rather than two) is that it is in a charming location -
along a basement corridor next to a cool bookstore, cool hippie things to buy for your house stores and farther down, a cool folk music guitar store with well chosen cds.
So eating there feels literary, suave and countercultural.
You had better be anti-materialistic