Had been reading about this cafe on a Facebook Group I follow and since we were going to be driving by, I wanted to try it out, and I am so glad we did! Everything was delicious! It's small inside and right now only about 7 tables but once covid restrictions are lifted they might add a few tables. We both started off with Chai and it was one of the best chai's I've had! Had read that the Yardbird Chicken sandwich was a must try and it was Delicious!!!!! Maybe one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had! The combination of the sauce and pickles was amazing!!!! Had read that their weekend special The Tri-State Bagel was a must-try and it was was also yummy.! Fried Egg with Jersey roll and American cheese on an everything bagel with smashed hash browns. Also grabbed a brownie and Cinnamon Bun to-go! Had a little bit of the brownie and it was rich and delicious. Can't wait to try the cinnamon bun! Service was amazing! Our waitress could not have been nicer! Can't wait to go back and try some more! read more

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Enjoyed breakfast here on Easter Sunday. The meal was outstanding I enjoyed the house made corned beef hash and eggs so full of flavor. It was a nice crowd in there. Everybody seemed to know each other and the owners came out and talked to the patrons and even made a lot of special meals for them. I wish I got some pictures of my meal, but it was too good and I finished it quickly. Can't wait to go back. read more

I was desperate for some originality in a sea of greasy spoons. Yelp delivered with an original menu and interesting take on a small town diner. Ruben: truly life changing. I considered proposing marriage and imagined us frolicking on the beach together hand and hand. Then I took a bite out of his tasty beefy hand and soon I was left alone on the beach covered in tangy homemade thousand Island sauce and sand. I decided this was kind of a grim end to my honeymoon so maybe I should not try and make lifetime commitments to a yummy sandwich. Poutine: Sorry, kind of disappointed. Fries, aces, cheese curds, you can never go wrong with cheese! Gravy: I think they add brown sugar to it and I think it was scorched. It had a bitter acrid bite that was not pleasant but look at the cheese pull! Maybe it was an off day for the gravy. We all have bad days. I understand. Pat...Pat... read more

Brewer Union Cafe - Fries, aces, cheese curds, awesome. Gravy: I think the add brown sugar to it and I think it was scorched. It had a bitter acrid flavor. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

Here it is the Turkish Sam Breakfast. With corn cakes and breakfast potatoes. Delicious! read more

Brewer Union Cafe - Turkish Sam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

I have been wanting to stop here for brunch for a while now. It's an amazing, tiny cafe tucked away in Brewerton that's a must try! I am obsessed with eggs benedict and with all the amazing benedict photos I was super excited. However I was sad to see that they don't have benedict's on their daily menu but there was a pot roast benedict on special. I unfortunately don't eat much meat, so opted for the PB&J pancakes. They were golden quinoa pancakes, which were surprisingly light and delicious- smothered in elderberry jam and pistachio almond butter. You also can't go wrong with bottomless Recess coffee! My husband had the chicken and waffles which he said were tasty. Can't wait to go back!! **recommendation: make a reservation/call ahead, it's a small place and there was a wait. ** read more

Brewer Union Cafe - PB&J pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

This is the type of place I've been wanting to find! It's a really cute, smaller cafe. The staff are lovely and really nice! The food was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh and made with love! The bam bam burger was so messy that the chef saw me eating it and told the server to bring me more napkins lol if I'm not covered in my own food, I don't want it the garlic aioli was AMAZING. Big chunks of garlic in it. The Yard Chicken was great, too. The sauce is sweet with a little kick. The homemade pickles made me want to ask if they sell by the jar! I can't wait to go back read more

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Amazing! Yes- amazing! Had a great meal here recently with the wife. Stopped in for lunch after doing some last minute Christmas shopping as I had read many positive reviews over the previous several months. We were not disappointed! Service was friendly and attentive- and almost felt like we were eating in someone's home. Wife ordered the chicken and biscuits which she loved- just the right balance of sauce and flavor. I had the Bam Bam burger- essentially a farmhouse burger- which was bar- none....the best fried egg burger I have ever eaten! All the wild flavors perfectly blending together....every bite was heavenly! The star of the meal, however, may have been French fries. I'll let other reviewers tell you specifically what the seasoning is- but damn they were awesome! I even told our waitress how stunning they were. Will definitely come back soon and bring some friends to enjoy the experience! read more

Brewer Union Cafe - Bam Bam Burger & seasoned fries (sooooo good!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

After five years of running The Brewerton Diner, Mike Piraino closed during the coronavirus shutdown and never reopened. Christian Felix bought the space and opened the Brewer Union Cafe, as Felix felt it was a great deal, as the building came with a big kitchen full of equipment and a dining room complete with tables and chairs. The owner cut the rent in half and agreed to a $200-a-month pandemic provision that will protect Christian if he's forced to shut down. Christian has spent the over 30 year in the restaurant business, starting at the age of 14. He's cooked at Phoebe's, The Retreat, the Sherwood, and he was the executive chef at Strada Mia. This place got so many rave reviews, the wife and I had to try it. Especially for their chicken sandwich, as I love me a hand breaded fried chicken sandwich. The first time we tried them, we ordered and brought it home. I got the yard bird chicken sandwich, while my wife got the chicken and biscuits. We got home and dug in. Everything was just okay in our opinion. While the chicken sandwich was nicely breaded and fried, the sandwich was a little small and the maple cayenne sauce that everyone raved about on it was barely detectable. The fries were okay, just frozen ones, but weren't seasoned well. My wife liked the chicken and biscuits, the Carolina cathead biscuits were insanely large, but the gravy was a little bland. Huge portion though that fed her twice. We have a 40 minute drive home from the place, and with all the rave reviews, we chalked up the disappointing experience to that and decided we'd give them another try. We gave them another shot probably a full year after the first time we tried it, and we went and sat down at the restaurant this time. I again went for the yard bird while my wife got The Nicke, a twist on the Reuben sandwich using turkey instead of corned beef. I was again disappointed by the sandwich. Same deal, small sandwich, couldn't taste the sauce. My wife liked her Nicke though, and I tried the house made turkey which had a lot of flavor. Service was fine, prices were reasonable. Overall, we both just felt they were alright and not really sure where all the amazing reviews are coming from. Nothing was bad, we just weren't blown away like others tend to be and I don't know that we'd go back again. read more

Everything about this place is amazing Staff ( which is a truly family run business) Menu ( super creative with new additions all the time) Value ( very affordable with huge portions) read more

Great service. Great portions. Make a reservation for Friday seafood. Definite take home on great portions. Atlanti platter; shrimp , scallops, haddock broiled, real crab patty. Real crab rangoon, steak & scallops.. All fresh & tasty!! read more

Brewer Union Cafe - Atlanti seafood platter, side crab patty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

I found this place accidentally. There was a different restaurant in this location before, that I wrote about here. But this place is different. This is Brewer Union. And this restaurant is amazing!! Sister got PB&J pancakes that were Almond butter. Fruit. Pistachios, Quinoa pancakes. She was quiet/eating the whole time. Niece made a 'build-your-own." Eggs, bacon, toast, and fruit!. The toast was a star. The fruit, fresh as can be. I got the Cowboy Breakfast. Extra Pepper Gravy. I ate the whole thing. I. Ate. The. Whole. Thing. I took the straw from my water, and sucked the gravy into my mouth. This place is the real deal, Cathead biscuits included. 11/10 would recommend. read more

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Really kind, personable servers. The food was piping hot when we were served and it was absolutely delicious. This is definitely one of my top three favorite breakfast places in syracuse. I got the red eye poutine and the texture was phenomenal. The long pulls of cheese from the cheese curds with the crispy side of the potatoes was so delightful together. My friend got the chicken and waffles and the chicken and sauce was great, the waffles tasted awesome but were a little thick and dense for us. It took a little time to be seated and asked what drinks we wanted, but everything was great and it was nice taking our time. Absolute must visit! read more

Always great service and great food. Love coming here and the owners are friendly and awesome!

Stopped in for breakfast after hearing many positive reviews. My husband & I were happily surprised with the portion sizes here! This is the place to go if you've got a big appetite! We ordered the Redeye Poutine and the large breakfast (I forgot the name) with a cat head biscuit. Both dishes were very filling, so much so that we took home half of our food. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very friendly. read more

Brewer Union Cafe - Redeye Poutine - look at how BIG this was! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

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Fun and delicious place to eat breakfast. Servings are huge .Menu items can be described as "creativity meets the classics" Staff is very friendly too! read more

Service sucked, got an attitude as soon as we walked in the place. There's a sign saying "if we have it, we will make it" but when I tried substituting tomato's for onions, the older woman at the counter gave my boyfriend a nasty look and said "we don't do substitutions for anything on our menu". Which if that's the case, that's weird considering so many people have allergies. She couldn't even confirm whether the chefs would just leave the tomato's off. He mentioned the sign in front and she sighed saying "that sign was for last week". The audacity of some people. No one should treat customers this poorly for simply walking into an establishment. I don't know if it's because we were in our early twenties or what. She seemed to be nice to the other people in there that were older than us. Receipt said her name is Krystina but not sure if that's accurate. read more

It is a cozy little place. Waitress was extremely friendly. I was disappointed in that we went during dinner, and it was a completely different menu than what is on the website. We both ordered the filet. Both steaks were cooked correctly, but were just barely warm and bland. In fact, all of the food was just barely warm and bland. It was surprising to me as I have read such great reviews of this place. I would suggest they put their dinner menu on their website. I will likely give it another chance as there are multiple items on the menu on their website that I would like to try. read more

Went there with my family and we ordered a classic burger, 2 big max, and bam bam burger. all of us loved them. the meat were so moist and juicy ! the service was excellent, but we waited for almost 20 minutes for our burgers. the burgers are worth the wait. i ordered bam bam bruger, and i loved their garlic aloli so much! bam bam burger is highly recommended! yummy! i loved their crunchy french fries! the fries weren't too soft or hard. they were perfect crunchy! i also had sweet smokey fries and they were so so goood !!! the waitress was so sweet and welcoming! i am definitely giving this place five stars! read more

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Omg I finally get all the buzz. We were out furniture shopping and decided to go here for brunch. I was surprised by the smaller menu as I feel like I have heard people talk about so many different meals here. We asked our waitress who was amazing her recommendation and we both took it and we were very happy with it. I got the griddle toast which was sourdough with hummus, spinach, poached eggs, tomato bruschetta, and a balsamic drizzle and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. My husband got the cowboy breakfast which is like their version biscuits and gravy and then we got a biscuit to try separate. My husband said his was amazing and I will take his word for it as I don't like gravy. The separate biscuit came with butter, honey, and two kind of jelly. I broke off a small piece to try it and spear some honey on it. It was very good. My husband said the strawberry jelly was good as well. All in all we will def be back to try some other stuff but this place is a can't miss if you are in the area. read more

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This is my third time eating at Brewer Union Cafe and each time I am delighted. Absolutely wonderful food, great service and an authentic family owned vibe. Each time I go I try to order a new item and have enjoyed everything I've ordered. The homemade jams and real maple syrup are nice touches. Kudos to the owners! If going during busy times make sure to make a reservation. It's worth it! read more

A nice little cafe with a good selection of breakfast and lunch food. The PB&J (actually, pistachio butter & jelly) pancakes were unique and fluffy and tasty with a lot of pistachio flavor. The turkey & bacon sandwich was dripping with sweet BBQ sauce and had a good amount of turkey. The side poutine was only OK (the fries were decent and the cheese curds were good, but the gravy was very watery and not that flavorful). read more

We had great meals, steak, fish, Ruben sandwich. My wife had one problem, they said the risotto wasn't spicy but it was too spicy and not to her liking. The waitress saw she was not eating it and came over on her own, gave us a credit and two free desserts. That's how you make the customer happy, and we plan to go back many more times, in the future. read more

Chef owner , a chef with great experience and super menu items. You need to try it the food speaks for itself ! read more

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Honestly I stopped here because there is no way something could really be a full 5 stars in this tiny little place off the highway. BOY WAS I WRONG!!! The food was amazing! Halfway through the meal I was full, bit I couldn't stop eating because it tasted so wonderful. You can tell it is one of those places where the person cooking your food actually enjoys food and combinations of flavors. These are the types of places I wish they would put signs up on the highway for, not McDonald's and Taco bell... there should be a sign on 81 that says "Brewer Union Cafe - a true 5 star place" read more

Absolutely fantastic! Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS! The store is cute and unique and for the love of god...get dessert! You can't find a bad one! read more

loved that I could get a gluten free lunch and others can get something non-gluten free. I had the sweet potato fries and gluten free turkey club. the gluten free bread was delicious. I wished I had asked what kind brand of gluten free bread since most taste horrible and this was wonderful tasting. I can't wait to go back again read more

What a great place. A gem. I am glad that I found it. The menu is unique, and the food excellent. And the service is European-class. I am so done with traditions American service that rushes customers through the meal and out the door. I HIGHLY recommend Brewer Union Cafe. read more

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A local gem! Creative menu with quality food. My husband really enjoyed the Redeye breakfast dish and I had the Baklava corn cakes. We experienced wonderful service and a great meal! read more

Our table of 5 Texans were 5-star satisfied! Excellent food and welcoming service. Compliments to the chef! read more

The food was very warm, hash was very salty. The service was very friendly. It was a cute little place. read more

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I stopped by Brewer Union today after hearing a lot about them on in a Facebook group. Small place with just a few, well distanced, tables. Be aware, the outside signage says Brewerton Diner so make sure you don't miss it! I ordered the Griddle toast which was a grilled piece of sourdough with hummus (yes, hummus), spinach, poached egg with brushetta on top. I was a little skeptical of hummus with eggs but it was really tasty and gave a nice contrast in textures and flavors. Very creative! I also got the breakfast potatoes which where a huge letdown. They looked really good in the pictures that I had seen so I added them as a side. I tried the griddle toast first and it was so good I expected the potatoes to be over the top. They weren't. They are not even in the top 10 in Syracuse. They had little flavor and just were not cooked like a good Syracuse home fry. I think it was a combo of the type of potato and the way they were cooked that made them really dry. So, if you go, and you should! Order the toast or one of the other yummy looking menu items but skip the potatoes! read more

Fantastic food, out of this world. Loving family place where there is a lot of Love put into every dish and customer 5 star

This place is a must go hands down. Get here while it's still a hidden gem. The photos speak for themselves but let me share my experience: - All around excellent food. Huge portions. Fair prices. - The Redeye Poutine is my favorite thing so far. The gravy and pot roast the top it with is simply perfect. The chef knows his way around a smoker - The Yard Bird is the best chicken sandwhich I have tasted in the area. Definitely a must try. - I eat gluten free but my family loved the "cathead" biscuits. Aka HUGE biscuits. - The PBJ quinoa pancakes (gluten free) were different than I expected. The almond butter and elderberry jelly really make the dish great. I'd ask for less or no pistachios next time but this is a great choice if you prefer sweets. We split them among the table which was the perfect amount for me. - The Reubens are excellent. I usually shy away from "thick cut" corned beef because it tends to be tough and more like ham. This corned beef was more like and inch thick slab that just melted away in your mouth. Smoked in house meat. Couldn't ask for a better Reuben. - They offer two local coffees. In fact, l they incorporate local ingredients in many dishes. The Killshot coffee is the only fire roasted coffee in the Northeast; sorta neat to try. We would have preferred them both brewed stronger. - They offer an assortment of pastries (that you will likely take to-go because the meals are so large!). The coffee cake and blueberry muffins are actually gluten free. - The staff is AMAZING. The chef and his wife are a power couple and their staff exude hospitality. This place is a gluten free hidden gem. GF pancakes, toast, sandwiches, poutine, pot roast (hello gf gravy!), and desserts. As you can tell, I highly recommend this spot. read more

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My parents were in town to celebrate Father's Day, and we finally decided to try Brewer Union Cafe in Brewerton for breakfast/lunch. You guys were 100% right. This place was amazing. I ordered the yard bird sandwich, the wife had the cowboy breakfast and the parents split the Ruben sandwich. The cowboy is no joke, the cat head biscuit was ginormous and the plate was FULL of eggs/assorted breakfast meats/potatoes. The corned beef in the Ruben was not your normal run of the mill sliced meat. It was HUGE chunks of corned beef with smoked ketchup in the 1000 island dressing. This sandwich was also filled with thinly sliced delicious pickles which I believe are homemade. The yard bird sandwich had an unexpected spicy kick, but the honey it was bathed in took the heat away. It was also topped with the delicious thin sliced pickles and came with a side of fries. The sandwich was so big I never even made it to the fries. We loved the cafe and will definitely be back. They are going to have a new menu starting tomorrow or Wednesday which will have chicken and waffles...one of our faves! read more

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This place exceeded our expectations, even after reading local reviews by the local newspaper. The blend of familiar and eclectic makes picking a dish a true journey that guarantees to please. We made a slight mistake that we didn't realize we should have made a reservation, but the staff reacted quickly and got us seated despite the reduced capacity due to the pandemic. The elderberry jam drizzle caught my wife's eye on the bennies (chef Christian's take on eggs benedict), and the flavor was savory with a touch of tanginess in the jam. Now my wife is not a big eater, but she cleaned her plate! As for me, I went for the create your own breakfast ($2 per item) to make my own creation. I got a cathead biscuit (HUGE), sausage, eggs (scrambled, comes with 1 piece of toast), utica greens, and quinoa pancakes. The pancakes were a healthier take on traditional pancakes but taste just as good, it affects the consistency a bit, but not bad. But with the remaining items I made my own breakfast sandwich and it was out of this world. The biscuit is tasty and dense. The sausage and eggs were as good as could be expected, but my superstar is the greens; they're some of the best greens I've had outside Utica. They have the perfect blend of spice and garlic, and to make it match the breakfast vibe, there's even some bacon in there. Like I said, mix of familiar and unique. I highly recommend this place. Get a reservation, do takeout, whichever; this place is a must visit! It's located conveniently close to the Rt 81 exit and you will leave full! read more

Brewer Union Cafe - Create your own breakfast fraturing cathead biscuit, sausage, eggs, and utica greens in the foreground. Bennies in the background - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

We stopped by for Sunday brunch. We both ordered eggs. I added on sausage which tastes homemade. It was delicious. My husband ordered a biscuit which was huge and flavorful. The bill for both was 29 without tip. The service was attentive and coffee was there when we wanted it. We both rated thumbs up ! read more

We haven't been to this location since pre-covid and drove up to find that Brewer Union Cafe started in this spot about a year ago - news to us but happy news! Their menu features old breakfast favorites as well as modern options with twists like healthier ingredients and well thought out flavor combinations. We were waited on by the owner, Erin, and she was lovely. Easily a stop to put on your list if you like great food, service and people. read more

Brewer Union Cafe - PB&J pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brewerton, New York

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Amazing food that tastes of quality, the Ruben and side eye sally burger were top notch, fast service and nice staff! Dessert looked good and are homemade like a lot of there things. read more

Holy freaking WOW...the food is A-Mazing.... To Die for.If you dont stop, your ARE missing out!!! Only downfall if you even want to call ot one, I Wish they were open later in the evening for take out. read more

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We never have a bad meal at Brewer Union Cafe. It has a unique menu but offers classic favorites as well, so you can satisfy any craving! The yogurt, granola parfait is always my "healthy" go to, the only problem? IT IS HUGE! (So I can never finish it) Their PB & J pancakes are different, but sooo good!! Need something a bit lighter? Go for the strawberries and champagne salad - it is my 16 year old sons favorite. You won't be disappointed by anything you order and if you go on a weekend, ask for Erin, she's the best! read more