Milkstand Restaurant

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!!

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.

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!)

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.

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.

Beautiful and cute ambience. Very nice food and service. Nice options for vegetarian food. Clean and new place. Friendly and polite staff 😀

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.

I really enjoyed this brunch place. The food hit the spot. The food options are great. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Great place for families too. I highly recommend this place.

We stopped in for my birthday breakfast and I am so happy we did!!! The charm of this place is undeniable. We decided to get several entrees and share everything and I truly cannot recommend this enough! We had the Chocolate and Strawberry Waffles, The Jalapeño Chicken and Waffles, chocolate and Banana Crepe and Biscuits and Gravy and I can’t even pick a favorite- they’re all perfect. Our server, Fio, was the absolute best too- so cheerful and fun. We adored our experience here and I’m so grateful for the great birthday start!

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!

We went here to finalize our family trip to Ithaca, and it was a great finale!
Every family member found something they liked (Regular Pancakes, Belgian Waffles, French Brie Brioche with fruit, and a Veggie Omelette). The service was very friendly, the food was beautifully arranged and delicious. The place is not exactly what I'd call cozy (for that, and that's probably just me having idiosyncratic predelections, I need book shelves, lots of plants, semi-private booths, and more wood), but it does have a warm, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. It is clearly a popular spot on Sundays. We got a table for four at 11 am right away, but there was a line for most of our stay. We would definitely go again!

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.

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.

The Sriracha chicken was excellent, but their Milkstand burger was kind of dry. The atmosphere was excellent and the service was impeccable

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!

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.

Loved this place for its amazing wince and food. The food was so good and tempting I complete forgot to take pics

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!

I throughly enjoyed my breakfast this morning at the Milkstand Restaurant! I have never felt so satisfied by a breakfast meal than I did here. I ordered the Avocado Toast which had a delicious assortment of peppers and onions on top with a sprinkle of Everything Bagel seasoning. It was the perfect combination of tastes! I also ordered a side of eggs, fruit, and bacon, which came with complimentary mini hash browns. I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for your Ithaca breakfast or brunch!

On Nov. 2, 2023 my wife and I happened to be in Ithaca to look at a new car. We stopped at this restaurant simply because we were very hungry and Milkstand Restaurant happened to catch our attention while driving by. We went inside and were just blown away how beautiful, new, and how clean the restaurant is. The staff were courteous and pleasant. Our food was delicious and also reasonably priced. When we return to the area in the future, we'll definitely dine there again.