Welcome to Pipe Dream’s 2026 Local Business Issue!

In this issue, we take a look at charming oddity shops like Imagicka and Three of Cups Candle Co. and delicious breakfast options like Birtchy’s Cafe and That Coffee Place. Our news coverage details the upcoming demolition of the Binghamton Plaza and its impact on businesses like Leather Corner Shoe Repair.

Read the full issue to discover student favorites and hidden gems alike.


News

Birtchy’s Cafe: Home of Manni’s Donuts fries up daily batches of handmade, fluffy donuts

A new arrival to Binghamton’s culinary scene offers authentic, freshly made Polish cuisine

Imagicka brings mystical, folkloric aura to Downtown Binghamton

Ahead of Binghamton Plaza demolition, local leather and shoe repair shop will shut its doors after 53 years

City to take ownership of Binghamton Plaza in March


Arts & Culture

Volunteer-run Riot Act Books champions freedom and open dialogue through literature

Three of Cups Candle Co. burns bright in Downtown Binghamton

Self-expression in art and ink: Oblivion makes a mark on Binghamton

Bundy Museum’s Binghamton Photo captures moments in time with public darkrooms and galleries

For over a decade, That Coffee Place has brewed community on the West Side