Cafe DeWitt

Cafe DeWitt Voted Best Brunch of Ithaca 2005, 2008 & 2010 - Ithaca Times; Voted Best Breakfast in Ithaca 2015 - Ithaca Journal
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Cafe DeWitt opened in 1973 as a small coffee shop for the residents of the then newly repurposed Ithaca High School building. The Cafe is the legacy of William Downing who had the vision to turn an old school building into a lively community of restaurants, stores, offices and apartments. Over the years the Cafe has expanded to offer an extensive breakfast and lunch menu featuring many locally and

regionally sourced ingredients that are lovingly prepared by Chef-Owners Denise O'Leary and Benjamin Roach. We are well known for our 3-time Best of Ithaca awarded weekend brunch that is bolstered my many rotating specials. Our staff is the heart of the business, they are constantly striving to deliver a welcoming dining experience that reflects the desire that we share to cook and serve with love.

🫐🌽 SWEET CORN BUTTER MOCHI 🌽🫐chewiest bounciest butteriest mochi cake by Benjamin Roach made with sweet corn from Eddyda...
08/14/2026

🫐🌽 SWEET CORN BUTTER MOCHI 🌽🫐

chewiest bounciest butteriest mochi cake by Benjamin Roach made with sweet corn from Eddydale Farms and a shower of Crystal Amethyst Calabrese blueberries. naturally gluten-free!

super limited quantity, come and get it

An update on our hours of operation at the cafe! As the summer begins to wind down, we’ve made the decision to close the...
08/14/2026

An update on our hours of operation at the cafe! As the summer begins to wind down, we’ve made the decision to close the cafe on Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting August 19th. We’ll still be open 9am-2pm on all other days.

This change will allow us to make some much-needed improvements to our staffing schedule, which in turn means we can provide you all with the best cafe experience possible.

Our hope is that we’ll be able to return to 7/7 service in a few months’ time, and we’ll absolutely keep you updated! In the meantime we’ll keep making you breakfast, lunch, and brunch packed with love and locally-sourced products.

We so appreciate your support over the years! Restaurant biz can be rough and tough, but y’all make it worth it. ❤️

🌞the CURTIS chicken salad sandwich special - with carrot chutney, field greens, dijon, house mayostunning fresh red onio...
08/09/2026

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the CURTIS chicken salad sandwich special - with carrot chutney, field greens, dijon, house mayo

stunning fresh red onions from Plowbreak Farm

layer cake supreme w/ olive oil cake, raspberry rhubarb jam, pistachio buttercream

Benjamin Roach + double blueberry french toast, w/ hazelnut oat crumble & fresh whip (made with Crystal Amethyst Calabrese blueberries of course!)

Paul Allen always knocking it outta the park - oysters / shiitakes / lion’s mane

layer cake 4eva

the LEO frittata special - with lion’s mane mushrooms, zucchini, fennel, apple, carm onions, Lively Run Dairy ‘Interlaken’ goat’s milk cheddar

the best to do it!! missing the days of SOLAZ at the Dewitt Park Ithaca Farmers Market but we’ll go anywhere to get our fix 🌞

Time for another FILIPINO FRIDAY!Come join us tomorrow evening for a night of beautiful music from 14Strings! and a flav...
08/06/2026

Time for another FILIPINO FRIDAY!

Come join us tomorrow evening for a night of beautiful music from 14Strings! and a flavor-packed Filipino menu from Denise O'Leary. We’ll have menu favorites like crisp lumpiang gulay and tangy-sweet chicken adobo, and new stuff too! Fresh mango sago, anyone?? Swipe for the full menu ➡️

📍Friday, AUG 7th • 5-7pm

The Dewitt Mall
215 N. Cayuga St, Ithaca NY

No reservations, walk-ins only! 🇵🇭

We’re so back – with summer produce in full force, luckily. On our menu for the next two weeks you will find a hyper-loc...
07/25/2026

We’re so back – with summer produce in full force, luckily. On our menu for the next two weeks you will find a hyper-local frittata, double blueberry french toast, a curried chicken salad sandwich, and much more. Emmy Palmer still going strong, plus a new seasonal herbal iced tea with fresh lemon balm and mint from High-Ground Gardens. And come enjoy our beautiful flower arrangements from Caitlin Mathes! Summer time for real woo yeah!

🍄‍🟫 LEO (GF) - Frittata with lion’s mane mushrooms, zucchini, fennel, apple, caramelized onions, and ‘Interlaken’ cheese (aged goat, cheddar-style)

🫐 INDIGO - French toast with fresh blueberries, blueberry coulis, whipped cream, hazelnut oat crumble

🥪 CURTIS - Curried chicken salad sandwich with carrot chutney, mixed greens, mayo, and dijon

🍳 VEGGIE HASH - Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, roast zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, and caramelized onions with two eggs & toast

🍨 DESSERT & PASTRY SPECIALS
- Currant Scone
- Chocolate Chip Muffin (GF)
- Layer Cake - olive oil cake, raspberry-rhubarb jam, pistachio buttercream

🍹 DRINK SPECIALS
- Emmy Palmer - iced hibiscus tea & limeade 🌺🍋‍🟩
- Herbal Iced Tea - Mint & Lemon Balm tea 🌿
- Salted Honey Cold Brew Latte 🍯

cafe summer 🌞1. Burger Thursday supreme - dilly pickled peppers, ‘Interlaken’ aged goat cheese from Lively Run Dairy, ho...
07/22/2026

cafe summer 🌞

1. Burger Thursday supreme - dilly pickled peppers, ‘Interlaken’ aged goat cheese from Lively Run Dairy, house mayo, Finger Lakes Local Beef beef patty, brioche bun

2. Eton Mess pavlova - meringue, fresh whip, Silver Queen Farm strawberries

3. Cole DuMond Stearns + rhubarb ginger shrub soda

4. French Toast and Potato Pile 🤝

5. Most beautiful bouquets from Caitlin Mathes

6. House jam in progress 🫐🍓

7. Denise O'Leary + gorgeous lion’s mane mushrooms from Paul Allen

8. Fresh mint summer !!! From Plowbreak Farm ofc

9. The BEAU omelette special, with curried potatoes, peas, bell peppers & coriander-mint chutney

10. Pink currants, black currants, gooseberries, oh my… at Ithaca Farmers Market

11. The TERRY french toast special with sour cherry compote, fresh whip, toasted almonds

12. Pre-bake pavs for Eton Mess - swirled with strawberry powder by Mikaela Gould’s expert hand

13. Pizza Rossa focaccia for Cafe Delite™️

14. Our rock, the blackberry soft serve from Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream & Bakery

Specials for this week and next! Got some gorgeous strawberries from Silver Queen Farm that we’re turning into an Eton m...
07/08/2026

Specials for this week and next! Got some gorgeous strawberries from Silver Queen Farm that we’re turning into an Eton mess pavlova - with barely sweetened whipped cream and so many fresh berries 🍓🍓🍓

And, if you’re a fan of the past, we’ve got a twist on the Michel sandwich from way back – brie, bacon, baby spinach, mayo, chutney – only this one is served on toasted sourdough and the chutney is of the rhubarb variety. Seasonal classic redux is the theme. Plus, salted honey cold brew latte! Chocolate pretzel pie! Come try them all! On through July 15 💗

🍳 BEAU (GF) - Omelette with curried potatoes, peas, bell peppers, mint chutney

🍒 TERRY - French Toast with cherry compote, whipped cream, toasted almonds (GF available)

🥪 BRIE - Sandwich with Brie, baby spinach, bacon, mayo, & rhubarb chutney on sourdough

🥗 ANYA (V & GF) - Mixed greens salad with lentils & carrot chutney, feta, orange supremes, pistachios, basil-tahini dressing

🍨 DESSERT SPECIALS
- Scone of the day
- Raspberry Brown Butter Muffin (GF)
- Chocolate Chess Pretzel Pie (GF)
with pretzel crust & served with whipped cream
- Eton Mess Pavlova (GF)
with fresh strawberries & whipped cream

🍹 DRINK SPECIALS
- Emmy Palmer - iced hibiscus tea + limeade
- Salted Honey Cold Brew Latte

We are OPEN normal hours Thursday 7/2 but with a few changes 🥵 We’re turning off the griddle to keep things cooler for o...
07/02/2026

We are OPEN normal hours Thursday 7/2 but with a few changes 🥵 We’re turning off the griddle to keep things cooler for our kitchen crew… however, we’ll still have plenty of eggs, breakfast sandwiches, toast & potatoes, plus non-pressed sandwiches and salads.

We’ve also got our full beverage & pastry menu available, plus some savory pastry specials – feta & dill scones, savory vegetable focaccia, and more.

Come visit us and enjoy the cool comfort that only a subterranean lagoon in a 112-year-old stone building can provide. We’ll keep the lemonade flowing.

Really excited to share an update for future FILIPINO FRIDAYS – 14Strings! will be performing LIVE at the cafe for our J...
06/30/2026

Really excited to share an update for future FILIPINO FRIDAYS – 14Strings! will be performing LIVE at the cafe for our July and August first friday evenings!

Come join us for an evening of Filipino food and music, featuring a special dinner menu by chef Denise O'Leary. Coconut shaved ice with tapioca & pandan jelly? Banh mi-style sandos with GARLIC LONGGANISA??? Okay YES. (Takeout also available!)

📍 Friday, July 3rd | 5-7pm

AND

📍 Friday, August 7th | 5-7pm

The Dewitt Mall
215 N. Cayuga St, Ithaca NY

Address

215 N Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+16072733473

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