Gimme! Coffee

Ithaca-based coffee chain opens shop in the 'Burg before crossing the river. Hardcore baristas go through serious training to perfect drinks like Mocha Choka (mocha with an extra shot of espresso) and Crazy Fiona (espresso, hazelnut, Irish cream, milk). Owners swear by high-quality, sustainable beans. Farm-to-cup approach includes artisan roasting methods, turns the old cup of joe into a sensory pleasure. Tables and chairs for a lucky few. Twenty different beans sold by the pound for the burgeoning home barista.