Dolce Delight - Ithaca

What to get the birthday girl who doesn’t like cake: Delicious cinnamon rolls! Friendly staff who know how to take care of their patrons. Quality every time. I messed up the lettering, this wasn’t a fault of theirs. The birthday girl loved them!

This is an adorable little bakery/pastry shop on the outskirts of Ithaca. Everything is made fresh daily and the coffee is wonderful too. There is usually a classic movie playing (Bing Crosby and such) and the staff is very friendly and service is top notch. They can be busy and they are very popular but are well worth the wait. We stop for a treat every time we visit Ithaca.

Wow...everything was amazing!!! The special breakfast sandwich is incredible. Their sandwiches are great for taking on a picnic to the nearby parks. The peanut butter cookie is mind-blowing. The best peanut butter cookie I've ever had. Everything we tried here exceeded our expectations. The staff is extremely friendly.

The thing that really makes Dolce Delight stand out is the passion that Maria and her team put into everything they create. You can taste it in every delicious bite. This restaurant is something special - it's family-owned and radiates warmth. I graduated from Ithaca College back in 2013, and I was completely hooked on Dolce Delight's breakfast sandwiches back then. Now, living and working in NYC where there are plenty of breakfast sandwich options, I thought I had seen it all. But this week, while visiting Ithaca again, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Maria and her amazing team multiple times, and I just couldn't get enough! The bakery section of the restaurant is a delight for the senses, filled with a wide variety of treats from muffins to pastries to homemade pop-tarts. The breakfast and lunch choices are gourmet, innovative, and extensive, making it a real culinary treat. Even during their busiest times, Maria's team operates smoothly, and the option to pre-order on their website makes enjoying their delicious food even easier. They've even added plenty of outdoor seating, which is fantastic. If I had the chance and lived nearby, I would be first in line to try their catering services! In my opinion, this is not only the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Ithaca, but in the entire Finger Lakes region. Dolce Delight is a hidden gem, and I can't wait to come back for more!

I have visited this restaurant twice now, mainly because I became addicted to their green smoothie after trying it once. It is incredibly refreshing on hot days and I highly recommend it. I have also tried their sandwiches, the Dagwood and the Ting (named after a student who worked there), and both were absolutely delicious. I am lactose intolerant, and they were always very accommodating with my dietary requests. Lastly, I ordered their pies to share with friends and they were incredibly tasty. The decorative crusts on the pies are especially noteworthy.