Collegetown · Ithaca, New York
Collegetown's nextrestaurant & bar landmark.
±4,000 SF of prime turnkey restaurant space located in Cornell University’s Collegetown district. Located at the gateway to Cornell University and widely regarded as the most prominent and prestigious corner in Collegetown, benefiting from exceptional pedestrian visibility and traffic. Lease includes the iconic ±1,900 SF outdoor patio, formerly occupied by Collegetown Bagels (free of charge). The total usable area including the outdoor patio is approximately 5,863 SF. Potential occupancy of 300+ seats across indoor and outdoor dining areas.
The Offering
A turnkey premium restaurant space with iconic outdoor patio at Cornell's doorstep.
3,962 sq. ft. of turnkey restaurant space with a 2,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio for exclusive use of the restaurant — built in 2020 with premium finishes and a layout ready for a flagship Collegetown hospitality experience.
A Finished Design Vision
Street presence built for Collegetown nights.
The façade and arrival sequence read as a premium hospitality destination — generous glazing, excellent signage opportunities, and a ground-floor presence that pulls foot traffic from College Avenue into a flagship hospitality experience with room for a restaurant and entertainment concept.
- Full-height commercial glazing
- Exclusive ± 2,000 SF outdoor patio
- Sightlines to Cornell University and the Cascadilla Gorge
- Corner location
- Designer lighting & fixture package
- Open kitchen / service spine
The Interiors

The Setting
Heart of Collegetown, on Cornell's front door.
One of Ithaca's highest-energy blocks — student foot traffic, late-night demand, and a walkable dining corridor anchored by Collegetown and the Cornell campus.
The Neighborhood
A life mapped within minutes of the venue.
32 curated destinations around 409 College Ave — campus, dining, the Commons, markets, culture, and the outdoors that define life in Ithaca. Select a place to explore.
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- Address
- 409 College Ave
- City / ZIP
- Ithaca, NY 14850
- Neighborhood
- Collegetown
- Usable
- ± 6,000 SF
- Leasable
- ± 4,000 SF
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