The Waterfront Cafe · Ithaca, NY
About Us
A bright, welcoming cafe on the Cayuga Inlet, serving breakfast, coffee and lunch that nourish your body, mind and soul.
Welcome
A sunlit cafe on the Cayuga Inlet in Ithaca
Welcome to The Waterfront Cafe, nestled alongside the Cayuga Inlet. Our space is bathed in natural light, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
You'll find us inside the Cayuga Wellness Center building, next to Island Health & Fitness. It's a welcoming haven where you can nourish your body, mind and soul.
We've curated a range of nourishing options to support your health and make wholesome choices easy. Our mission is clear: to champion wellness for every client, patient and member of the Cayuga Wellness Center community.
Our mission and vision
Where fresh meets nutritional excellence
Our menu is dynamic and seasonal. It embraces the flavors of each season and supports local farms and suppliers whenever possible. It's built to be quick without giving up variety, with something for every taste.
Our vision is to be more than just a cafe. We want to be part of your wellness journey, where every bite adds to your health and satisfaction.
- A seasonal menu that changes with what's fresh
- Local farms and suppliers whenever possible
- A blend of hot and cold food options
- Quick service with plenty of variety
Art on our walls
Bird and nature photography by owner Rachel Hogancamp
We're thrilled to show the work of Rachel Hogancamp, owner of The Waterfront Cafe and Founder and Managing Partner of Rasa Spa (in partnership with Island Health & Fitness). Rachel is an Ithaca-based photographer with a deep passion for nature and wildlife.
Rachel began photographing after graduating from Ithaca College in 1991, honing her skills with portraits of actors, musicians and artists. In 2016, after successful breast cancer treatment, she rediscovered her love for capturing birds in flight.
What began as healing and a form of meditation has grown into a true artistic pursuit. Rachel now takes her camera across the Finger Lakes, Cape Cod and Florida, capturing birds and nature. Her work reflects her connection to wildlife conservation and the calm she brings from her spa world to the natural world.
Stop by the cafe to see Rachel's photography. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or simply love nature, her images offer a peaceful escape into the wild.
Stop by or order online
Visit us in the Cayuga Wellness Center on the Cayuga Inlet, or order ahead online through your browser or the Clover app.