Vegan
American
Take-out
Breakfast
Diner-style restaurant serving veganized American comfort foods including breakfast waffles and pancakes, burgers, burritos, and sandwiches. Dessert options may be glazed donuts, carrot cake, and banana walnut bread. Est. 2019. Previously known as Angelhearts Diner. Relocated from 401 E State St Ste G-2. Open Tue-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 24 Dec 2025 by KimEngelhart
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Added by Earthybert on 13 Oct 2019
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70 Reviews
First Review by ReuvenWeiss
TheresaStowell
Points +1260
Comfort food and donuts! - Edit
Don't pass up a chance to eat and treat yourself here while you're in Ithaca (or make a trip to visit, even!). Great food, fantastic donuts and desserts and a super cute new location right near (but not in) the Commons. You can't find better people, either.
Read morePros: Delicious food and treats, Beautiful space, Great location
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kamrynmerc
Points +24
The best!! - Edit
The best spot in Ithaca. Everything I’ve had has been incredibly delicious, with the mozzarella sticks being the stand out. Other great options I’ve tried are the cheesesteak, breakfast sandwhich, cheese fries, desserts, matcha, and more. Awesome customer service too and just an overall must visit spot!
Read morePros: So many options , Fully vegan, American style diner food and decor
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DougK
Points +1125
Excellent vegan dinner! - Edit
We loved our meal…delicious food and nice people. Loved seeing a successful vegan diner doing well. Vegan chick’n biscuit was outstanding!
Read morePros: Vegan diner , Tons of breakfast options
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HenryLi
Points +1651
Best Vegan Option in Ithaca - Edit
Angelhearts has a fun interior design with interesting artwork for sale. I visited multiple times and the staff were friendly. The breakfast fries, Philly cheesesteak, donut, chocolate croissant, breakfast crunch wrap, and cinnamon bun were all fantastic. The biscuits and gravy were a bit too spicy and could be creamier. I didn’t love the vegan chicken either—the breading could be improved.
Read moreThe icecream cake was a real standout which I would recommend trying. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Ithaca.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-28
Pros: Fully vegan
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Littlestitious
Points +171
Don’t miss - Edit
Everything was delicious and very friendly service. We drove 30 min to get here and hike buttermilk falls. Wonderful day.
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henry.s
Points +28
Amazing - Edit
There donuts are great I highly recommend it!
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slo0go
Points +2474
Great food! - Edit
The diner food was great. Restaurant is counter service with disposable utensils. Internet went down and we couldn’t order or pay in cash. Great experience, kids loved the 1950s seating.
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JennyHuntRoden
Points +22
Ithaca Reggae Weekend - Edit
So delicious! It is so nice to be able to order anything on the menu, and it’s all incredible. The diner vibe is also adorable. We will be back!
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PlantbasedSue
Points +563
Wowza!!!!!! - Edit
This place is absolutely amazing. Extensive menu with lots of choices and it was very hard to decide. We got the Philly cheese steak fries, the chicken and waffles the biscuits and gravy a side of tofu scramble. Could not eat all of it and the bill was only $50. We’ll have a whole second meal going home with us.  Food was fresh lots and lots of seasoning.  service was outstanding and the whole vibe was terrific. I’m sorry I didn’t find this place sooner. We will definitely be back. 
Read morePros: Service, Food is astronomically amazing , Vibe is awesome
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SavoyTruffle
Points +687
Fantastic vegan comfort food, fun setting, social justice advocacy - Edit
Absolutely delicious! I had the breakfast skillet with a biscuit, gravy, tofu scramble, bell peppers, and house made cheese sauce, and a chocolate glazed donut. My skillet was big and hearty, and served in a paper boat. The donut (also served in a paper boat) was incredible - soft and sweet and fluffy - I can see why the donuts sometimes sell out! My friend had the chick’n & waffles with a side of home fries and he loved his food too!
Read moreMy only criticism is that I wish they had reusable tableware. Their paper boats and disposable forks (I think they are compostable?) are probably the lowest impact choice besides reusables, but I do get that reusables would probably mean an additional employee just to handle the dishes.
The decor is totally retro diner adorable.
Gay pride flags and a “ceasefire” sign show their commitment to social justice. Thank you!!!
Pros: Completely vegan, Great food, Social justice advocacy
Cons: Disposable tableware
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JessicaZampelli
Points +226
Breakfast everyday - Edit
The breakfast is amazing! First ever vegan donut I have had and it was awesome!
Read morePros: Flavor, Cost, Variety
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tdphl
Points +28
OMG! - Edit
Everything is so good. Get a donut sandwich! The owners are truly special. Do yourself a favor and get here!
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cpillar
Points +69
So good!! - Edit
Had my first donut since being vegan (about 5 months) and Angelhearts did not disappoint. So happy they’re back in business!
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NicholasDuarte
Points +33
PLEASE REOPEN - Edit
I love pretty much everything about Angel hearts to the point I want to work there very much. My only qualm is that they have been temporarily closed for months now and Ithaca needs them back! We miss you! Also please consider selling your mozzarella sticks to green star or Wegmans!!!
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BeeBrain
Points +38
Excellent - Edit
Best restaurant in town!
Read moreEverything is tastie!
Wholesome food in a wholesome environment.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-27
Pros: Great options. Dinner feel.
Cons: None
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lesliegunn
Points +261
Delicious donuts & cinnamon buns! - Edit
I love a good cinnamon bun and can’t get them by home, so I was sold as soon as I saw them in the case 🤣 the cinnamon sugar donuts are also great! They have a nice selection of breakfast options. The staff were super nice even though it was chaotically busy when we were there- they still took the time to patiently and politely take our order
Read morePros: Delicious breakfast sweets, Nice menu selections , Friendly service
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SueT5558
Points +48
Fantastic homemade vegan comfort food - Edit
We’ve been going there since they opened; the food is amazing. Highlights for me: Beets Me Burger, Western Breakfast Sandwich, Tofu Benedict, Philly Cheesesteak, cashew cheese sauce, mozzarella sticks, home fries, chocolate chip brownies, mocha coffee. I don’t know how she does it; she makes the cashew cheese sauce, mozzarella sticks and sausage as well as the Beets Me Burger patties PLUS donuts, cookies and more. You can order online and pick up or go eat in the beautiful retro dining room. A true Ithaca treasure.
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CLEVegansRock
Points +167
Satisfying and good atmosphere - Edit
The diner was adorable and crowded. Nice selection of meals. Loved that breakfast is available all day. Good service, and there were no seats available. Pour your own water and find a seat. Everyone looked happy and the crew of about 5 was so busy.
Read morePros: Large portions, Good variety , Meal options were well done
Cons: Too small! Need more space. , Wish they were open for dinner.
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RomanKowal
Points +85
AngelHearts - Edit
Ithaca’s only ALL Vegan Diner. Great choices from breakfast staples like the Brunch Wrap (Thrilling Foods Bakon!!!!!) and Tofu Scramble… to burgers and sandwiches that are spectacular!! Also serves waffles and pancakes and they have a good lunch selection. And Oh yeah.. the Doughnuts!! Incredibly tasty and the sell out Fasssst.. so hurry!!
Read moreStaff are amazing as well. For polite and efficient.
Pros: Doughnuts, Service , Selection
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NIBsmf
Points +1375
Really good! - Edit
I had mozzarella sticks, cheese fries, and a seitan cheesesteak… all were delicious! I especially loved the diced, crispy texture of the seitan on the cheesesteak.
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty
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toddjwest
Points +48
Amazing breakfast - Edit
They had a large variety of breakfast items. The tofu Benedict was very good. People were friendly. Definitely recommend
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Desh
Points +1458
Good Ithaca vegan food - Edit
Ordered from here a fair amount. The mozzarella sticks are probably better than the chicken and waffle but the donut was good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-06
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KaylenneMBrown
Points +105
A Heavenly Vegan Delight at Angelheart's Diner in Ithaca, NY - Edit
Angelheart's Diner in Ithaca, NY, is a hidden gem for both vegans and anyone seeking an exceptional culinary experience. The dedication to crafting delicious, plant-based dishes, combined with the warm ambiance and outstanding service, make it a must-visit destination. Whether you're a committed vegan or simply curious about the world of plant-based dining, Angelheart's Diner will not disappoint. It's a testament to how vegan cuisine can be not only ethical but also a tantalizing journey for the taste buds. Ithaca is fortunate to have such a culinary gem in its midst.
Read morePros: Quick service , Great atmosphere , Amazing food
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DScar
Points +36
My first-ever vegan mozzarella sticks! - Edit
My sister who works at Farm Sanctuary recommend this spot. Awesome food--get something that comes with/is served on a biscuit. The iced mocha was just alright. I'd recommend the food and soft serve over the coffee drinks. Plus there's a perfect water fountain in the hallway outside (chilled water for your cup or bottle)! Gets busy on weekend afternoons. Would love to come again. 👍
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Aly&Sean
Points +1315
So good - Edit
Cool space, delicious homemade sauces, seitan, and biscuits. The chicken bacon biscuit sandwich with maple chipotle sauce was awesome, so was the cheesesteak
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Steph.w
Points +217
Not Bad Food, Unfriendly Staff - Edit
I'm pretty surprised to see the staff here praised for the friendliness in other reviews. We found the service to be sullen and pretty unwelcoming — to the point we felt quite uncomfortable being the only diners there.
Read moreFood wise, the all-day breakfast offerings were a nice change from the usual. We shared the biscuits and gravy, and the eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was a bit too coconut-y for my liking and there was a tad too much fennel, but overall both dishes were tasty and the portion sizes were on point.
It's certainly worth stopping by if you're in the area, I just hope you get a better welcome than we did.
Pros: Good portion size, Great location
Cons: Unfriendly staff
ElizabethCook
I have to agree with this. The food was good, but the staff acted like we were inconveniencing them by being there. Especially when we ordered donuts. Also visited in August 2023.
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JulianneLavallee
Points +168
A must visit. - Edit
5/5 easily. We've been here so many times, their breakfast menu is amazing. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu that has their homemade biscuits or homemade gravy (or both!) But honestly you can hardly go wrong with anything on this whole menu. Our top favorites are the breakfast skillet, tofu benedict, and good morning Ithaca burrito. They use local coffee and amazing bacon both that you can buy. We always leave here stuffed and satisfied.
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