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Temple of Zeus

★★★★☆ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
Goldwin Smith Hall (GSH), 232 E Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 Website
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Reviews (29)

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Jennifer Veit
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

An almond croissant and a caramel latte are my favorite way to start the day. A hidden gem ( although it is definitely well known among the students; as a local who was born and raised in Ithaca it took me 40 years to discover this campus cafe), daily soups made from scratch, all the chocolate, caramel, vanilla syrup, Chai, and sandwiches are made from scratch. And with a small staff and mostly student workers, the atmosphere is friendly and casual. Staff will remember you if you are a regular and go out of their way to make sure you get your order quickly and perfectly made. Be prepared for a chaotic scramble if you try to go while students are between classes, and lines can get ridiculously long. But if you can time it right, they are very quick. Definitely recommend. Plus on a nice day the Arts quad is right outside with seating and a breathtaking view. (And the main barista is awesome, kind and friendly. 😉).

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Merve Sarac
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Tasty sandwiches here (we live the egg salad). Not classic sub style though. Over priced.

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Brittney Colton
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

A hidden gem on Cornell’s campus. Soups, sandwiches and Mac n cheese are all made from scratch. Personally I love there Gazpacho, it’s incredibly delicious! The staff and atmosphere is casual and friendly. The design of the cafe also give this place a unique setting on campus.

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Veronica
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The soups here are divine. The Mac and cheese is addictive. Just go enjoy the wonderful creations of Choklay, she works food magic!

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Phoebe Ahn
★★★★☆ Jan 19, 1970

The chai actually tastes like chai. Food is actually very delicious, but they run out of things a bit too often

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Michael Bashta
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

The food feels very real and healthier, compared to some of the other on-campus lunch options. The prices are generally reasonable

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Felix Hensling
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Highly recommend their Roastbeef. Miss them dearly these days.

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Sean Taylor
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

The good here is really good, very healthy options. Very different from the University run food choices on campus.

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Andrea Dietrich
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

They have delicious soup!

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Richa Sardana
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

The best soup in town!

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Zachary Stansell
★★★☆☆ Jan 18, 1970

Overpriced, but tolerable.

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Patrick Kastner
★★★★☆ Jan 18, 1970

Soups are excellent, sandwiches a little overpriced.

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Sanjay Guria
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

Best place for soups on campus!

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Ana Cristina Barsallo
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

The only place on campus that makes their own soups daily. Great service and great taste.

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Ashwin Pc
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

Good coffee and a nice place to get some work done

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Rishi Advani
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

Sandwiches are very tasty!

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Chris Palumbo
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

They have a great tea selection, and I always enjoy getting a donut or croissant from them too.

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K McGuire
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

Food is simple, which allows the good quality, local ingredients to stand out. Soup is filling and comforting, but menu changes daily so you don't always know what you will get. Pastries and coffee are also quality as a snack!

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George Jiang
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

Exceptional Hot Chocolate

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Gary Wilhelm
★★★★★ Jan 18, 1970

Great soup