Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Ithaca: 7:03 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (607) 882-4631 to confirm.
Location & directions
113 North Aurora StreetIthaca, NY 14850
About Food Lab
Food Lab is an American restaurant you'll find at 113 North Aurora Street in Ithaca, New York. Our Ithaca guide covers 168 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Food Lab is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Service options include dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options.
You can reach the team at (607) 882-4631.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 113 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Phone
- (607) 882-4631
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Food Lab’s weekday schedule with 5 other American restaurants in Ithaca. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 60% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 60% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 81 hours a week, 33 hours more than the local median of 49. 80% of American restaurants in Ithaca open on Sundays, and Food Lab is one of them.
Compared with 5 other American restaurants in Ithaca that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in New York
Based on 131 menus with 8,257 priced items from American restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.90.
We don’t have Food Lab’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 23% | $14.00 |
| French Fries | 22% | $7.00 |
| Onion Rings | 18% | $6.99 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 17% | $11.80 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $11.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 16% | $8.00 |
| Chicken Wings | 15% | $16.99 |
| Hamburger | 15% | $10.00 |
Calculated from 131 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Food Lab there are 70 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 129 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (20), Pizza (10), Bakeries & Desserts (10), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (9).
Competition is healthy: 5 other American restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Revelry Yards, < 0.1 mi away.
56 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Food Trucks & TakeoutLuna Inspired Street Food< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanLe Café Cent-Dix< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeHound & Mare< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- KoreanThe Lotus< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Food Lab's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Food Lab open on Sunday?
Yes, Food Lab is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Food Lab located?
Food Lab is located at 113 North Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
What is the phone number of Food Lab?
You can call Food Lab at (607) 882-4631.
Does Food Lab offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Food Lab. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Food Lab open late?
Yes – Food Lab is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Food Lab?
There are 129 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Food Lab. Nearby options include Luna Inspired Street Food (< 0.1 mi), Le Café Cent-Dix (< 0.1 mi), and Hound & Mare (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Food Lab?
5 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Revelry Yards, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 131 menus with 8,257 priced items from American restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.90.
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