so, it's a hospital cafeteria. that usually says it all. BUT when it's adjacent to the upstate…read moreuniversity hospital where sandwiches can run from $5-7, it shines!! at the make-your-own-sandwich deli bar, an overstuffed roll full of chicken salad will cost a mere $2 (+/- $1 depending on the number of tomatoes you pile on because it's based on weight). The prices are unbeatable... PLUS you get a discount with your crouse ID.. on EVERYTHING! bananas, chips, american flag chocolates by the register... it's a great way to save moola when you are in a bind and neglected to pack some lunch.

I love Salt City Market! It's so nice to have a food court in Syracuse where multiple different…read morecuisines are in one spot to try. I've already tried southern food, Ethiopian and Jamaican food and each one was so delicious. I definitely recommend the jerk chicken out of everything there. Incredibly flavorful! Wish I took a picture of it but I only managed to snap a pic of the southern fried chicken! Definitely recommend coming here!

My sister and I tried some amazing food, and then she nearly went into labor right there in one of…read morethose tall metal chairs. I'm not saying the two things are connected, but you never really know. All joking aside, Habiba's Ethiopian Kitchen was incredible, and the Jamaican place next door made a mean meat pie. There are so many great places to choose from in this complex. **And yes, this is a true story. We were at the "Adult Scholastic Book Fair" (which was honestly pretty lame, though the people were mostly nice), and she started experiencing pain during lunch. Two days later, she delivered a healthy, full-term baby she didn't know she was pregnant with. Wild.

Love how bright and clean original grain looks and feels, feels as if it gives me energy when…read morewalking in. I ended up coming here during the day after grabbing my coffee from Milano bean. The options for food here feel endless and there's a great variety. It's difficult to decide! I went with the bonzai beef on French bread and it was delicious and more than enough. I took half home with me. They have a great selection of hot sauces that are delicious to give some added spice to anything you're eating and their siracha they have available it's very good also. Overall a very welcoming atmosphere with great staff and food. The wait got my sandwich wasn't long at all either which was great!! Excited to try more in the future!

This was one of my go-to lunch spots because they offered quick service, healthy ingredients, and a…read moregorgeous interior. Unfortunately, I feel like the quality of ingredients has gone downhill in the past couple of years, and it doesn't taste as fresh or flavorful. This place was always on the pricier end for a quick bite for lunch, but I thought it was worth it for the quality of the ingredients. But with the quality and freshness going down, the prices aren't as worth it anymore. With that said, they still offer a wide selection of grain bowls, smoothie bowls, and drinks. Paired with the bright and modern interior in the heart of Syracuse it still makes a decent lunch spot.

I can't say enough good stuff about this place except it closes way too early!! Their food is…read moregreat, no matter what you order and they even offer take out although I'll eat there be sure I can't wait! Any chance this place would consider being open on Mother's Day?? I love this place...

Really good diner. Just off 81 south of Syracuse. It's on the Onondaga nation and there were quite…read morea few native Americans working, not sure if it's native owned but I'm guessing yes. Everyone was super friendly and the service was great. Lots of counter space to eat at which I love. It was busy, even at 10AM but service was quick. Menu is typical diner fare. I got the breakfast meat lovers scramble and the biscuits and gravy. The breakfast scramble was good but the biscuits and gravy were great- highly recommend! The coffee was also surprisingly good.

I'm not normally a fan of buffets and was kinda dreading coming here for lunch on my bus trip but I…read morewas pleasantly surprised after my visit. The buffet areas were clean and the staff wore gloves when serving. We were a large group so they gave us our own room. We had several waitresses so our plates were taken away promptly and drink orders filled right away. I chose the unsweetened iced tea and it was perfect. I tried samples of several things but my favorites were the steak (cooked medium rare) and salad. The salad bar is amazing with so many choices and the steak was a pleasant surprise and tasty. The deserts were just ok but the soft serve ice cream was the best for me. Altogether a great experience and for someone who dislikes buffets I will be back so that is a tribute to how good a job they are doing here at this location.

Just went to the Golden Corral and it was a pleasant experience at most. Had a while room to our…read moreselves and though they had a lot of people to attend to, their services was peak. They got us what we wanted and was able to even through the chaos. Tried the piña colada and it was one of the best, the chicken was a bit spicy but just my opinion! The buffet had everything you could want, except my fav burritos. The ambience was relaxed and chill outside our room, and seemed almost high end. Been here a few times and would definitely recommend again for anyone wondering if they should go. 5 out of 5 in my mind, thanks for the experience.

Who knew French fries go with everything ? French fries with cheese, pickles and chicken... so…read moreamazing! Burger was perfect, and poutine desserts? Oh my! Funnel cake fingers topped with maple syrup and ice cream, so delicious! I was a bit disappointed at first since every time that door opened I was hit in the head with -5 degree wind but the staff noticed and moved us immediately. Another great spot that will be added to the Syracuse rotation.

Keonte is an awesome server on top of everything and no feeling of being rushed. Smiling attentive…read moreand clearly loves what she does. The poutine was a bit smaller than when we last came but still delicious salt and vinegar with ranch dressing. The chicken classic is tender and works well with the carmelized onions, cheese, aioli and pretzel bun. Atmosphere is relaxing good background music with a chatter of voices echoing in the high ceilings. Clean and welcoming great spot downtown Syracuse.

I love the place, but we had a very poor experience with one of the female staff. We arrived 20 or…read moreso minutes before closing and another staff member told us that we could stay for a little bit while they cleaned up (I believe he was the owner). After we got our food, I went over to get some sauces and the female staff became very rude and aggressive. She raised her voice and said, "you guys need to leave". I work in the service industry as well, and I understand it was right at closing time, but there is no reason to speak to paying customers with such a harsh tone. It was borderline threatening, and it made us not want to return, even though we enjoyed going there in the past.

Another Take Out Thursday…read more If you asked me if I'd ever thought id have a chicken parm waffle id have been pretty sure id say no but I've never had funk n waffle so I figured if im gonna do this might as well go weird with it. The waffle is literally made of spaghetti like the pressed a pile of spaghetti into the waffle iron. The sauce is sweet with chunks of tomato which I like. The chicken parm piece was good but a little small. 2 entrees for $30 so reasonably priced. The people are very nice and thr various options mean of course we have to go back.

This is one of our go to places whenever I visit my daughter in Syracuse... never disappoints!…read moreThe menu has unique plays on some standards... always delicious and the cocktails are inspired & interesting... you'll probably need a rezzy ENJOY!

I stopped by with a group of 6 on a Friday afternoon. When me and my friend stopped by there was no…read moreone at front so we stood around awkwardly for a bit before someone came over to bring us to our table. Walking through the restaurant was nice as the space was very large and the decor indoor was cozy and whimsical. Our server was nice throughout the meal. However, I did get a water glass that had marks on it that looked like someone just drank out of it and a crumb on the rim. I asked them if they could get me a clean cup and they ended up bringing the same one as the same mark and crumb were still there. For food, our table ordered a few items to share. We got: -CAULIFLOWER WINGS: The chutney/salsa on top of the fried cauliflower was nice and gave the item a little sour kick. However, the cauliflower itself was not cooked fully so not as soft as I wanted it to be. -SYRACUSE POUTINE: The appearance of the poutine was not the best. However, the gravy it came with was very flavorful and tasty. The potatoes themselves were not fried and were in wedge form but went well with the gravy. The small globs of melted cheese on top were a nice complement. -CAJUN SLIDERS: The slider compliments/sauce went well together but the sliders themselves had grill marks on it which gave a bitter bite to those parts of the slider. Additionally, the fried shrimp inside of the slider still had the tail on and so it was a bit of a surprise to bite into a full tail while eating a slider. All in all, a cute spot to see people but food had some hit or miss components.

For lunch I had a vanilla latte, goulash with bread and cheese cake for desert; all were very…read moredelicious- especially the homemade goulash was very tasty. Good quality/fresh ingredients, convenient location, polite / helpful staff. Clean & comfortable dining area with a big screen television etc. I ordered ahead of time - was hot/ready when I got there. Definitely going to return.

Cristos Cafe was a great choice for lunch for 2 on a Friday at noon. Food served cafeteria style…read morewas fresh and delicious. I had a roast beef sandwich served on Pastabilities stretch bread with horseradish and mayo and my friend had the turkey sandwich with grape leaves on the side. Both sandwiches were better then Panera. They were real meat cut off the bone: neither stringy nor deli meat. They were REAL! And the bread could be eaten alone it's so good. Large portions means half could be taken home if you can stop eating it. Ask them to cut the sandwich all the way through. It's hard to tear without making a mess. The grape leaves were also good. I couldn't tell if they were vegetarian or not. We'll definitely return!

Ummm lemme tell you about Soulutions: COME EAT HERE! Located in what can only be described as a…read morehipsters dream cafeteria, this restaurant boasts some of the best tasting food. From ribs, to fried chicken Mac, greens with Parmesan, award winning wings, and perfectly seasoned fried catfish (only served on Fridays), there is something for everyone. The prices are great and enough to where you can feed a family of 3 for under $40. Which is a steal! I loved how nice the staff was, and I even got a banana pudding to go (it barely made it to my room). I'll be back here next week lol

Consistently good food, great service, and good atmosphere at the salt city market…read more Their fire Mac & Cheese is really good, I've had it a bunch of times at this point. The chicken and waffles are amazing. And I'm just having this haddock sandwich for the first time and they really came through portions-wise. I really mess with SOULutions. If you're in cuse or at salt city market specifically you should really try it.