First visit to this location and I believe Franklin Square is one of the nicest little areas in…read moreSyracuse. The cafe was slow upon our arrival and I ordered a small Cappuccino ($5.94) and it was excellent. Location has a small outdoor patio which is very nice and the inside is beautiful with the brick walls and large windows. The only reason this wasn't a 5* review is the service we received. When someone is waiting on you and their not paying attention to you or your order, too busy restocking cup lids etc. Asking you to repeat yourself and not even looking at you.... that just takes away from the experience. .

We are just visiting from out of state. This place has a nice feel to it and a great little outdoor…read moreseating area. Was raining but today though so seats weren't set up. Pretty are to stroll around in. I was really impressed with the friendliness and speediness of the barista. Hot espresso drinks ready in a flash! Maple spice latte is delicious.

Excellent dessert and coffee. Great Ambiance and service. Friendly staff and fun vibe.read more

Such a cute cafe and a lot more spacious than I had anticipated! Staff is also very friendly…read more There are a variety of drink options, pastries (sweet and savory), and even some grab and go lunch items available. They also sell some very cute greeting cards, earrings, magnets, etc. We ordered two drinks (Ube Espresso, Crème Brûlée latte), a flower pot mini cake (chocolate cake with raspberry filling in a decorative flower pot), a crème brûlée donut, and a spinach puff. The desserts were good, with the flower pot mini cake being our favorite. The chocolate cake was moist and the raspberry filling was balanced. We didn't love the flower frosting on top, but it was very pretty. The donut was very unique and filled to the brim with a fluffy cream - though we both thought it could've had a bit more flavor. The dough was perfect - soft and pillowy. The crème brûlée top made for a fun eating experience as the thin hard sugar had a satisfying crunch. The spinach puff was also delicious. Flaky pastry and cheesy filling - very comforting. The stars of the show were the drinks. The coffee was superb - balanced, smooth, and rich in flavor. While I didn't find the ube flavor to stand out, the ube espresso drink was still one of my favorite coffee drinks I've had. The Crème Brûlée latte was my friend's favorite - it was the perfect dessert drink. It even had the sugar crust on top. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu!

The flat white with whole milk and breakfast burrito were both absolutely delicious! The coffee…read moreflavor was strong and smooth. I would highly recommend this place. The street parking is a bit tricky depending on the weather, but the quality of the coffee makes the hassle worth it!

A cute coffee shop nestled in a neighborhood, I was excited to check this spot out based on the…read morereviews. The shop is a small space and there were quite a few people either working or meeting up with a friend. I glanced over their summer drink menu and went with the maple miso matcha latte with almond milk. I decided to work remotely in the shop myself. It's pretty modern and chic inside and very friendly service. The matcha was a bit too milk forward for my liking where the matcha almost disappeared. The miso maple flavor however was pretty good and had a slight salty/nutty sweetness that I wish would've brought the matcha flavor out more. The person next to me ordered a breakfast burrito that looked amazing. So maybe that's definitely worth trying out!

A house turned into a cute cafe. The atmosphere is immediately relaxing and the decor is eclectic…read morebut not overwhelming. The person at the counter was pleasant while taking my order. I ordered a canned kombucha and pumpkin spice cake donut for myself and a Creekside Matcha for my partner, all of which were fantastic. The cake donut is easily one of the best pumpkin spice baked goods I've enjoyed

Super cute and inviting space! I ordered the Creekside matcha special, and a pumpkin spice donut…read more The pumpkin spice donut didnt make it to a photo it was so tasty. The creekside matcha was decent, good color, not overly sweet. It lacked a little of the oomph I look for in a good matcha, it was a little light on flavor. Still it is rare to find a place that uses real matcha in the area and not just matcha sugar. Service was nice and fast! Really pleasant.

First visit with high hopes for this small but ample sized Roastery. Upon our arrival there were a…read morecouple people in line ahead of us and more coming in behind us. The young lady behind the counter appeared to be working alone and was struggling to keep up. It took about ten minutes to get a latte which tasted pretty darn good however when dining in, I prefer a real cup and saucer instead of a cheap carboard cup ..I did ask for one and was told they are not available... and for a $6 cup of coffee I think they should be.

Came home for a weekend and this new coffee shop popped up on my feed so we had to try it. It is a…read morevery cute place with ample, comfy seating and friendly staff. They have a ton of flavor shots to choose from which made the choices hard, but I went with my go to caramel latte which I loved. It was more bitter than sweet, but I love the taste of strong coffee so I enjoyed it. My boyfriend got a hot americano and loved it. The most important review is from my mom who got a hot spiced brown sugar latte: she never gets any flavors because she thinks they're too much but she LOVED this latte. They have a ton or pastry choices as well and a soup of the day! Definitely a great place to hangout and drink strong coffee.

I was looking for a coffee shop in Syracuse that had a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere and stayed…read moreopen later than most cafes, so I decided to check out Recess. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The vibe was relaxed and low-key, making it a good place to sit down and get some work done. I spent some time working while I was there and appreciated having a space where I could focus without feeling rushed. The staff was pleasant, and one of the employees was kind enough to take a picture for me when I asked, which I appreciated. The only thing that stood out to me was that there wasn't much of a greeting or acknowledgment when I walked in, but it wasn't a huge issue. The seating was okay. The chair I chose wasn't the most comfortable for an extended stay, but it got the job done. There was also some rock music playing during my visit, which helped create a casual atmosphere. I didn't order any coffee or food this time around, so I can't speak to the menu yet. This visit was more about finding a place to work and unwind for a bit. Would I come back? Yes. While I'm still searching for my go-to coffee lounge in Syracuse, Recess is definitely a spot I'd visit again. It has a chill, unpretentious vibe that makes it easy to settle in and spend some time there. I forgot to take more pictures will do when I go back.

I really enjoy the coffee from recess coffee. I do think the matcha leaves a lot to be desired, it…read moreis rather bland and tasteless but their coffee is great. Service is great and it's always crowded whenever we go. I do recommend checking it out here!

The baristas are the absolute best! They were super patient and helpful with answering my…read morequestions. They let me have a taste of their Ethiopian light roast - which was delicious! Very light with subtle notes of fruit! I was in a fall mood and wanted to try something off of their fall menu but sadly they were out of cider; so instead, they offered to make a peach matcha for me. It was smooth and lightly fruity! Great experience and would definitely come back!

Today we were looking for a cup of cappuccino and a cup of brewed coffee. I have to tell you we…read moreordered both cups and they were DELICIOUS! Well worth the visit. The cafe was very laid back with a relaxing atmosphere. The servers were very accommodating and made us feel like valued customers. I highly recommend this establishment for delicious coffees and a little snack. We also had a piece of chocolate chip banana bread which was moist and tasty!

Started walking in this general direction and the wonderful aroma of coffee varieties drew me in!…read moreSome of the coffees are actually named after some of the actual Finger Lakes, so that's cool. Went up to the counter and asked the young man a couple of (what I thought were) easy questions and he seemed like he could care less what I was saying and didn't want to be there. He gave a vague answer that didn't really quite answer my question. My daughter ordered a coffee and asked for beans to be ground while I was thinking about what I wanted to order. He prepared hers and I asked for my order. In the meantime my daughter noticed that he had filled it and had not included the oat milk she had asked for and she asked again for that. He put it on the counter for her to add, but there was no room to really add it. She put in a little and then I added a little to mine as well. He had handed her the bag of beans while cashing us out and she noticed that they were not ground...as she had asked him to do prior...so she had to ask again. In the meantime she had to dribble some of her coffee into a garbage dispenser so she could put the lid back on and drink from the cup. So, overall, the coffee smelled and tasted great, but the service was poor. The guy was not trying to be friendly or helpful at all. I get he probably didn't really want to be working, but he was. Sometimes you need to just accept it, drink a cup of your own coffee, wake up, and at least try to be "present" and accommodating. Luckily we are very easy-going people and just rolled with it without complaint. Until now I guess. I absolutely hate to put negative things in a review, but that was our real experience. Will I go again? Sure. I always give second and usually third chances. People have off days. My challenge to this young man is that next time someone shows up, actually say, "How can I help you?" and actually mean it and then be helpful. This is all we ask. The smell and taste of the product will sell itself and bring people in. I'd love to update this review in the future with glowing comments!

Smelled great walking passed it and the coffee was good . Service was quick so a nice cup of coffee…read moreand obtained quickly .