Monks On The Commons

05/13/2026

We are so excited to welcome back our good friends and neighbor here on the Ithaca Commons, The History Center in Tompkins County for May's Monks Gives Back event! Your support helps us support the folks who keep the history of our beautiful home alive! You'll find Benjamin Sandberg from the History Center behind the pine to greet you with a warm smile and cold beverage.

50% of all proceeds from food and drink purchases for the entire evening. We are looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Are you joining us tonight at Monks On The Commons for Monks Gives Back? Our bartender for the evening will be Benjamin Sandberg, Executive Director at The History Center. During Monks Gives Back, 50% of all food and beverage proceeds support The History Center as part of Monks' monthly nonprofit series.

Eat, drink, and be merry!

03/31/2026

We are super excited to welcome our friends from the State Theatre of Ithaca for April's Monks Gives Back event! Tomorrow, April 1st, we will be kicking off the month with MGB starting at 5:00 PM (we promise it isn't an April Fool's joke!). Until close, 50% of all proceeds will be donated to continue bringing amazing shows to Ithaca.

We look forward to welcoming you for a fantastic April evening of supporting our community!

03/04/2026

Happy Wednesday, Ithaca! We've made it halfway through the week which calls for celebration, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than with an evening of giving back to Friends of the Ithaca Farmers Market. We will also be joined by Brien Bianchi, Chocolatier and founder of Oracle Chocolates, slingin' drinks as our Guest Bartender!

Please join us this evening for March's Monks Gives Back event and show your support for our community simply by enjoying an evening of good conversation and fine refreshments - 50% of all food and beverage proceeds will be donated to help the Ithaca Farmer's Market continue to be a wonderful corner of our home.

"Friends of the Ithaca Farmers Market is a non-profit organization that was founded to ensure the future viability of our community’s premier farmers market at Steamboat Landing. We are made up of a small board of trustees who wish to share and sustain the joy of the Ithaca Farmers Market."

02/04/2026

Following our wonderful turnout for Monks Gives Back in January, we're very excited to welcome Family Reading Partnership tonight for February's Monks Gives Back!!

50% of all Food and Beverage proceeds will be donated to help support our friends who “create a culture of literacy by promoting family reading practices throughout our community."

Please join us tonight for good food for a good cause!

Join us TONIGHT at Monks On The Commons for an evening of delicious food and drink to benefit the families we serve. Grab a happy-hour beverage, enjoy a sit-down meal, or save yourself the hassle of cooking and pick up takeout for the whole family! All purchases from 5-10pm are eligible, and FRP will receive 50% of the evening's proceeds. It's also a great opportunity to come chat with our team. Amber will be behind the bar from 5-7pm, and our board members will also be on hand to answer questions. To stay out of the wind and snow, park in the Green Street parking garage on level 2 or 3.

01/21/2026

We’re so excited to kick off another year of giving back with our friends from Love Living at Home!! Escape the cold and join us tomorrow evening and help give back with good food to warm your soul (and your bones!).

Join us on the evening of Wednesday, January 21!
is generously donating 50% of proceeds to from 5-10 PM.

Love Living at Home helps older adults in Tompkins County thrive in their own homes through social events and volunteer services. Start your free 3 month trial today! www.lovelivingathome.org

01/14/2026

Get your stretchy pants ready—the Downtown Ithaca Comfort Food Trail is almost here!
From 1/16–2/1, stop by and dig into our BBQ Jackfruit Mac & Cheese, a creamy four-cheese, vegetarian twist on pulled-pork mac that delivers serious comfort-food vibes.

Be sure to get your passport stamped for a chance to win prizes. Trust us—you’re going to love this one.

12/10/2025

Happy Wednesday, friends!! Don't forget to swing by tonight to warm up in our cozy dining room, enjoy mouthwatering bites, and sip tasty drinks to help support our friends at Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County during Monks Gives Back!

Tonight is the night! Join us at Monks On The Commons from 5:00–7:00 PM for Monks Gives Back in support of Loaves and Fishes.

Executive Director Kelly Sauve will guest bartend, and a portion of tonight’s sales will help sustain our free meal program. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy an evening that supports our community.

Thank you for standing with us.

12/02/2025

Hello, fellow Ithacans! It's that time again for Monks Gives Back and we're thrilled to welcome Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County for this month's evening of giving back.

"Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County is a Christian ministry which provides a place for free meals, hospitality, companionship, and advocacy for those in need, regardless of their faith, beliefs, or circumstances."
https://loaves.org/

Let us take care of dinner and enjoy an evening at Monks to help our community, and catch our Guest Bartender, Kelly Sauve, from 5:00P-7:00PM Wednesday the 10th!

12/02/2025

Loaves and Fishes is honored to be the featured nonprofit for the next Monks Gives Back event on Wednesday, December 10th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Monks On The Commons.

Our Executive Director, Kelly Sauve, will be guest bartending, and your visit will help support our work providing free, nutritious meals to anyone who needs them. It will be an evening of warmth, community, and giving back.

We would be grateful to have you join us!!!

10/31/2025

It was all treats, no tricks, at October's Monks Gives Back! With your help we raised $951.65 for our friends at the Sciencenter!! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the incredible work these folks put into fueling the creative, curious minds in our community.

Don't blink, our next Monks Gives Back event is Wednesday, November 5th when we welcome Foodnet Meals on Wheels for another night of giving back. ❤️