Welcome to Hound and Mare, a friendly Cafe in Ithaca, NY, known for great food, welcoming service, and a comfortable place to gather. Rated 4.60 out of 5 from 226 reviews, we are proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for a better experience.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Hound and Mare
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
citrus seasoned avocado mash, tomato, pickled red onoin and fresno chilis, sliced radish and everything seasoning on sourdough ****Fresno chilis are currently unavailable and will be replaced with pickled jalapeños, thank you for understanding****
egg and cheddar on choice of bagel
sesame marinated ribeye steak, fried shallots, cheddar and sriracha aioli on a sesame bagel
tomato spread, cheddar, pickled fresnos, sausage and over easy egg on an English muffin ****Fresno chilis are currently unavailable and will be replaced with pickled jalapeños, thank you for understanding****
scrambled egg, cheese, homefries and housemade black bean salsa; no modifications
caramelized onions, crispy cheddar, bacon, garlic aioli and over easy egg on a sesame bagel
crispy kale, toasted tomato, honey whipped feta and over easy egg on an everything bagel
choice of bacon or sausage, egg and cheddar on choice of bagel
rotating housemade granola, greek yogurt, and seasonal fruit
Kale, Carrots, Radishes, Pickled red onions, & Tortilla Strips with Housemade Honey Sesame dressing. ADD Sesame Marinated Ribeye!
Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Crouton Crumbles, Crispy Chickpeas with House made Caesar dressing*. (ADD Bacon Crumbles!) *Vegetarian
Classic Combo of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo
citrus seasoned avocado mash, tomato, pickled red onoin and fresno chilis, sliced radish and everything seasoning on sourdough ****Fresno chilis are currently unavailable and will be replaced with pickled jalapeños, thank you for understanding****
egg and cheddar on choice of bagel
sesame marinated ribeye steak, fried shallots, cheddar and sriracha aioli on a sesame bagel
tomato spread, cheddar, pickled fresnos, sausage and over easy egg on an English muffin ****Fresno chilis are currently unavailable and will be replaced with pickled jalapeños, thank you for understanding****
scrambled egg, cheese, homefries and housemade black bean salsa; no modifications
caramelized onions, crispy cheddar, bacon, garlic aioli and over easy egg on a sesame bagel
crispy kale, toasted tomato, honey whipped feta and over easy egg on an everything bagel
choice of bacon or sausage, egg and cheddar on choice of bagel
rotating housemade granola, greek yogurt, and seasonal fruit
Kale, Carrots, Radishes, Pickled red onions, & Tortilla Strips with Housemade Honey Sesame dressing. ADD Sesame Marinated Ribeye!
Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Crouton Crumbles, Crispy Chickpeas with House made Caesar dressing*. (ADD Bacon Crumbles!) *Vegetarian
Classic Combo of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo
Classic Italian Flag cookies *Contains Almond Paste and Almond Extract
Classic Italian Flag cookies *Contains Almond Paste and Almond Extract
currently serving: Forty Weight's Animal Behavior
currently serving: Forty Weight's Mass Hyseria
drip coffee with a shot of espresso
espresso with steamed milk
made with housemade vanilla syrup
made with housemade cinnamon syrup
cocoa with espresso
made with NY maple syrup
made with housemade vanilla syrup
a pot of gold with anti inflammatory benefits of turmeric; spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, monkfruit sugar; served with oat milk
earl grey tea, steamed milk and vanilla syrup
steamed milk with choice of housemade vanilla, cinnamon or NY maple
Hibiscus Cooler (unsweetened) - sweet, tart and fruity. Sink your taste buds into this lively and refreshing blend of guayusa and hibiscus flowers, highlighted with notes of smooth lemongrass and perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of fresh stevia leaves; medium caffeine
Spearmint & Peppermint; Caffeine-Free
currently serving: Forty Weight's Animal Behavior
currently serving: Forty Weight's Mass Hyseria
drip coffee with a shot of espresso
espresso with steamed milk
made with housemade vanilla syrup
made with housemade cinnamon syrup
cocoa with espresso
made with NY maple syrup
made with housemade vanilla syrup
a pot of gold with anti inflammatory benefits of turmeric; spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, monkfruit sugar; served with oat milk
earl grey tea, steamed milk and vanilla syrup
steamed milk with choice of housemade vanilla, cinnamon or NY maple
Hibiscus Cooler (unsweetened) - sweet, tart and fruity. Sink your taste buds into this lively and refreshing blend of guayusa and hibiscus flowers, highlighted with notes of smooth lemongrass and perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of fresh stevia leaves; medium caffeine
Spearmint & Peppermint; Caffeine-Free
Currently being brewed as our in house Drip Coffee - Animal Behavior was designed to create a coffee that is both pleasing to a broad audience while at the same time being exciting to the most serious of connoisseurs. Blending top micro-lots from Colombia and Brazil, we created a beautifully round cup that dances with notes of sweet cherry and a refined acidity. We hope you obsess over it as much as we do. 12oz bag
Our oldest and perhaps dearest espresso, this four-bean blend creates a tastes experience that makes baristas appear to have magical powers. Mass Hysteria offers a syrupy body, ripe red fruit, orange zest, and a sweet chocolate finish.
Currently being brewed as our in house Drip Coffee - Animal Behavior was designed to create a coffee that is both pleasing to a broad audience while at the same time being exciting to the most serious of connoisseurs. Blending top micro-lots from Colombia and Brazil, we created a beautifully round cup that dances with notes of sweet cherry and a refined acidity. We hope you obsess over it as much as we do. 12oz bag
Our oldest and perhaps dearest espresso, this four-bean blend creates a tastes experience that makes baristas appear to have magical powers. Mass Hysteria offers a syrupy body, ripe red fruit, orange zest, and a sweet chocolate finish.
Hear from our valued guests
Really great food! Had a sandwich for lunch that was the just the best. Bagel was cooked perfectly. Baked cookies where delicious. Will absolutely be eating here frequently. Ordering online is super easy. Everyone was wearing a mask, contactless payment system too!
Went to Hound and Mare on a bright and early Thursday morning while visiting Ithaca. The space inside was large and inviting, with a much more varied food and coffee menu than I anticipated. The pasties I got were solid, but the real highlights were my delicious sandwich and strong coffee. The barista was also exemplary, taking orders, making coffee, and announcing when food was ready. Would come back next time I'm in the area!
I wasn't expecting the food to be as good as it was. First impression is that of a up scale eatery. Clean minimalist atmosphere. The menu is displayed on the wall behind the register via a projector . As a AV guy I thought that was interesting. (Not sure how long the projector will last being on a static image all day.) Besides that wow was my breakfast sandwich good! I don't remember the name of it but it had steak,egg, cheese and some type of light spice sauce. Damn good! Lot of people where coming in and picking up orders they placed online. Definitely a good place for breakfast on the go. There is indoor seating. 5 stars on taste. I feel the price was a bit high but with as many people that came in and out no one seems to care . I spent $17.80 for my sandwich and a bottle of OJ. I do have to say it was worth it. Damn good.
Great place. Good looks and smells great and an amazing atmosphere. The matcha latte had a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. The bagel with cream cheese had a good amount of cream cheese as well. The Apple fritter I got was originally undercooked but they gave me a new one and it was a bit better. That isn’t their fault because they actually get their pastries from another company. Overall I would definitely recommend.
We stopped by for a normal breakfast and coffee before heading out of town and were blown away by the Hound and Mare! Their signature coffees were spectacular - especially their fall themed drinks. The bagels were fresh and the sandwiches were made quickly and tasted delicious! We ordered pretty early in the morning, and by the time we left, there was a line almost out the door!
Visited Ithica this week and found this perfectly located coffee spot. The coffee was coffee, hot and tasted like coffee, just how I like it. But, the breakfast sandwiches were next level. The default egg on their sandwiches is over easy, which works out awesome and is not as messy as you'd think. They do ask if you're ok with that or would like it cooked any other way. My favorite was the Melrose. It had so much flavor for a breakfast sandwich. The employees are very freindly and the ambiance is the perfect mix of darkness and light.
A nice local space. The cappuccino was well-crafted—smooth, rich, with microfoam that held a lovely leaf pattern. The breakfast sandwich (court fox?)—steak, egg, cheddar, and caramelized onions on a sesame bun—was hearty and satisfying, though a touch too sweet and tangy from the onions or sauce. Service is quick, the pastry counter temptingly stocked, and the vibe is low-key but lively. It feels like a modern café built atop the bones of an old community gathering spot—and that’s a good thing.
Hound and Mare is a coffee shop with a nice ambiance and a rustic/urban warehouse feel off the downtown commons in Ithaca. I’ve been looking for a coffee shop with great breakfast food in Ithaca, and this place definitely fits the bill. If you’re looking for something a bit more gourmet, but still in a relaxed environment this is the place to go. There are plenty of food and drink options to choose from which are creative. It was also nice to hear Adele playing in the shop, one of my favorite artists! I got a lavender latte (which was flavored just right - not pictured but delicious) and the breakfast burrito. It comes with homemade salsa that has the right balance of acidity and kick. It was also a very generous portion size. My husband got the Maple Latte, iced, and the Melrose sandwich which is a bagel sandwich with bacon, fried egg, cheese crisp (which is really good), and he added roasted tomatoes. Definitely a tasty bagel sandwich! We also tried a couple of the pastries which were also well done - the scallion cheddar scone and the pumpkin cream cheese muffin which wasn’t too sweet. Would definitely come again!
Don’t miss this little gem of a spot when visiting Ithaca. The service is gentle and kind and the food is delicious; prepared with care and creativity. Pick a window seat and watch the world go by while sipping coffee. As you leave with a full, happy belly, look up and smile…
This place is such a cozy little gem ☕✨ I ordered a breakfast sandwich and an iced matcha, and everything was SO good. The sandwich was perfectly toasted with melty cheddar, fluffy eggs, and crispy potatoes packed inside every bite was warm, savory, and comforting. And the matcha? Smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness 💚 What really made it special though was the adorable private seating by the window. It felt like my own little morning nook perfect for slow sips, people-watching, or just enjoying a quiet moment. The sunlight coming through made the whole experience feel extra dreamy. Such a cute spot for a cozy breakfast date or solo self-care morning. I’ll definitely be back
Common questions about Hound and Mare
Hound and Mare is located at 118 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States, Ithaca, NY, United States.
You can reach Hound and Mare by calling +1 607-319-4463.
Hound and Mare has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 226 customer reviews.
Hound and Mare features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Hound and Mare features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Hound and Mare features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection.
Hound and Mare features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Hound and Mare features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite.
Hound and Mare features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Hound and Mare features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Hound and Mare features the following crowd: Tourists, University students.
Hound and Mare features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Hound and Mare features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Hound and Mare features the following parking: Paid parking garage, Paid street parking.
Hound and Mare features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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