Brookton's Market - Brooktondale

Less than 10 miles from ithaca. they have since, hummus, guac, tofutti cream cheese many possibilities to veganize the breakfast and lunch options. they have a veggie delight with hummus or sincean, salad, tomato, red wobbles, gurke, bio guacamole. tons of native beer and wein. great stop while visiting shindagin hollow state forest. 3 stars bc personal was unfriendly, unfriendly and not helpful. Maybe I have them on a curbing day. the food was good. cash payment! there is a charge for credit (as it should be so small business 't get saddled until the 3 5% machining fee). they should tell them there is a fee or have sign saying discount for cash. I only found out about this fee I asked for a reception. updated by previous review on 2022 09 07

I absolutely adore Brookton's Market. I frequently shop there and dine at their deli multiple times a week. They offer a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, soy products, and a soup of the day. The deli has many vegetarian and vegan options such as spanakopita, kale salad (vegan), baklava (vegan), vegan Danish, and warm meals on rainy nights (non-vegan). They source local ingredients whenever possible and offer a selection of sweets, drinks, and alternative sweeteners like fruit juice and brown rice syrup. The staff, primarily women, are incredibly friendly and welcoming. This quaint, old-fashioned establishment is the only one of its kind in the city and is definitely worth a visit. The space is charming with plenty of natural light, children's books, games, and seating areas. The coffee is excellent, and everything is kept clean and well-maintained. Overall, a fantastic dining experience.

Great variety of beers, delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes, and fantastic food options!

I absolutely adore Brookton's Market. I frequent the deli multiple times a week for both shopping and dining. They offer a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, and soy products, as well as a selection of vegan options like spanikopita, kale salad, baklava, Danish pastries, and warm meals on cold nights. The deli uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and has a range of sweet treats and beverages sweetened with alternatives like fruit juice and brown rice syrup. The staff, predominantly women, are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is charmingly old-fashioned. It's the only place of its kind in town and well worth a visit. The market also features lovely spaces with plenty of sunlight, children's books, and games for patrons to enjoy. They serve delicious coffee and maintain a clean and helpful environment.

Today was sadly my first and last trip to Brookton's Market. I've lived in the area for over a decade but was ashamed to say I'd never stopped in. A friend had suggested we meet there for lunch. The friend ended up needing to cancel last minute but since I was already there I figured I'd stop in for some local shopping. I gathered up some vegetables, bread, and packs of frozen local organic beef over $60 worth of groceries and I stood in line waiting to check out. The place was empty but it took a while for the cashier to get to me because the people before me in line were having a friendly chat with her, and she also had to make and deliver a sandwich to someone sitting outside. But I didn't mind at all. This is a tiny local market/cafe with one employee working. I wasn't in a rush. However, when it was time for me to check out, the cashier wholly ignored me and instead walked over to a couple who had arrived long after i had to order sandwiches, and asked them what they'd like to eat. She had seen me waiting there for a while with an armful of groceries, but for some reason thought that I'd be happy to wait even longer while she served people who had come in after me. Why?? I know I don't really look like a local, but I'm not used to being discriminated against in Brooktondale because of it. Strange. If a business doesn't want my money, I have no reason to beg them to take it. I put back all my groceries and left without spending a dime. And on my drive home, I realized there's a reason I do my grocery shopping at Wegmans and Greenstar: I've never had a cashier there walk away from me when it was my turn to check out, treating me like I'm invisible.