Waking up on Sunday in Ithaca, most likely there is snow in the ground, what’s your first thought? Brunch. Ithaca doesn’t have a lot, however there are some delicious places that you can grab an amazing brunch on a Sunday morning. This article will outline some of the best places to grab brunch in Ithaca.

Stella’s –a well-known Collegetown favorite. Stella’s is a cozy restaurant located in the heart of Collegetown this is a casual restaurant with some amazing brunch options including delicacies such as pear stuffed French toast ( you can’t make that at home).

Sunset Grill - located up above Cornell, near Ithaca college is this hidden gem. Sunset Grill literally looks like nothing from the outside but inside is a restaurant that’s frequented by both Ithaca college and Cornell students. With an amazing view of Ithaca with its outdoor seating, provides an amazing view to complete a great meal.

Taverna Banfis – When speaking about brunch there is absolutely no way to ignore one of the best brunch buffets in Ithaca. Taverna Banfi offers an endless amount of options for a Sunday morning brunch. Delicious options that range from salmon in puff pastry, homemade Caesar salad, custom-made crepes and even a area solely dedicated to desserts. In my opinion there is no better way to spend a Sunday brunch then at Taverna Banfi. You can find Banfi’s tucked away in the Statler hotel overlooking Cornell’s campus.

Agava Restaurant- near Cornell’s campus in East Hill Plaza, Agava is a unique restaurant that offers an outstanding brunch. Offering diners an omelet and pancake of the day is just a tip of the amazing things one can get when dining at Agava for a delicious brunch.

The next time you wake up on a Sunday looking for an amazing meal, I hope that you will consider some of the options I have listed here. You won’t regret any of these great restaurants I can guarantee you an amazing dining experience.