I came super early on a Sunday morning. There was plenty of parking, though the lot is slightly…read moreslopey and a little wonky. Nice enough ambiance inside, and the staff was very sweet. Pretty roomy, and a good gathering place. I was eyeing the PBJ latte special that was on the board, but I went with a classic iced americano with a bit of oat milk. The shot was pulled well and the coffee was good. The shop is a few doors down from the Towne Center shopping plaza, and there is a quite lovely waterfront trail you can amble along with your coffee if you fancy a stroll.

If FLW had a coffee shop, this is what it would look like. Great comfortable place and great…read moreespresso! Open New Year's Day! Very friendly service.

I originally stopped in because I was looking for a place that sold the viral fruit pastries I'd…read morebeen seeing online, and I'm so glad I did. This place is a 10/10 for me. The ambiance is beautiful, warm, and inviting. If you're looking for a cozy coffee shop with a great atmosphere or a place to take some cute pictures, this is definitely worth a visit. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable while I was trying to decide what to order. They took the time to answer questions and even gave us a pastry on the house to try, which was such a nice touch. My niece and I were also vlogging during our visit, and everyone was very welcoming and accommodating. One of the things that caught my attention was their selection of the viral fruit pastries. They had several varieties with different fillings, including mango, apple, and strawberry. It was fun trying a few different flavors and seeing what all the hype was about. My absolute favorite item, though, was the rose-infused cake. It was delicious, light, and full of flavor. I would come back just for that. (& I have already been back since my first time). I also tried a few other pastries, including a pistachio cake, which were good, but the rose cake was definitely the standout for me. The only small thing I'd mention is that it was a little chilly inside, but that's certainly not enough to take away from the overall experience. Overall, this is a beautiful coffee shop with excellent customer service, delicious pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back and look forward to bringing family and friends with me next time. "Come for the viral pastries, stay for the rose cake."

I finally made my long overdue visit to Haraaz and it did not disappoint! Firstly, the interior is…read morebeautiful. The cafe is spacious and clean with an Arab flair throughout. When you're there, be sure to go all the way to the back to see the Yemen to Syracuse wall art. The drink menu is substantial and honestly, a bit overwhelming at first. Thankfully for us all, they have a kiosk to order (although you can also go up front) with pictures and descriptions to ease the process. I was able to try the Maleeki (a light roast yemeni coffee with ginger and milk) as well as my friends' pistachio latte (both iced and hot). If you like ginger, the Maleeki is a great choice, but I would recommend extra sweet (and this is coming from someone who typically does not like sweet drinks) for a better balance of flavors. The pistachio latte is a staple. With that being said, I think most gravitate towards the iced version due to the aesthetics (pictured), but the hot brings out the pistachio flavor significantly more! So unless youre looking for an Instagram-able drink, order it hot (light sweetener is perfect in my opinion). Lastly, they have an array of beautiful desserts. The latte cake was a perfect pairing, not too sweet and just the right amount of being 'coffee forward'. Note: there will likely be a bit of a wait for your drinks, but it will come up piping hot and perfectly crafted. The staff is constantly working and super kind (always thanking customers for their patience). There is something for everyone here, whether you're feeling adventurous and wanting to try some more traditional menu options, or want something a bit more familiar, do not pass up on the Haraaz experience!

Zaman is a GREAT addition to Camillus and I'm genuinely happy it is in the neighborhood…read more The iced coffee is excellent and I've worked my way through quite a bit of their deserts, including the Dubai chocolate cheesecake, baklava, biscoff cake, and the chocolate raspberry cake. Everything has been good and they have a really solid variety of deserts. One of the biggest positives is that it's open late. Camillus doesn't really have a lot of places where you can grab a good coffee and dessert later in the evening and actually hang out for a while, so Zamen fills a niche that was definitely missing. The only real knock on it is that service can be a little slow and the lines don't generally move fast. Overall, a very good spot and especially great to have here in Camillus. Good coffee, lots of desserts to choose from, late hours, and a very nice alternative to the usual chains. I'm very happy they're in the neighborhood and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Zaman means Time or Time Long gone in Arabic. Anas Almaletti and his brothers opened their first…read morelocation in North Syracuse in the old Cafe Kubal/Tim Hortons building, offering Arabica coffee, Adani and Moroccan tea, and traditional Middle Eastern pastries and desserts. The coffee beans come from Yemen. This is their second location, after their first location in North Syracuse became a success. I enjoy a sweet, flavored iced coffee every now and then, and I prefer to support local roasters over larger commercial chains, so I was very happy to learn that Zaman would be opening a second location, as they have quickly become some of my favorite coffee in the CNY area. Everything about the second location is the same as the first - the location is beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, and all the options, both for coffee and desserts/pastries, are well prepared and delicious. Employees are mostly always pleasant and well informed on all their offerings. Happy to have a location a little bit closer to home.

It's been awhile since I've been here but I remembered how cute it was and the coffee was good. My…read moresister & I were on our way to Binghamton so we stopped here for coffee. It's just as cute as I remembered and everyone working here is so pleasant. We ended up getting toasted cinnamon raisin bagels with cream cheese and coffee. Loved the NY style bagel and heaping cream cheese. The coffee is great too. Definitely a drive for me but when in the area I will stop.

A quaint place tucked back off the main road. Plenty of parking. Eclectic decor with sunshine that…read morestreams through the windows creating a friendly atmosphere. I ordered a vanilla honey Matcha. It was delicious! It was just the right amount of sweet and matcha. For food, I ordered the Tilly Pickle bagel. Delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Order at one end and pickup on the other end.

This place is soooooooo cute! It reminds me of T-Swirl quite a bit. This cute little crepe shop has…read moreparking in the back. I think the aesthetic of this crepe shop is off the charts, it's very clean, welcoming and the staff are super friendly. For my items I got a caramel latte which was sweet and tasted exactly like a caramel macchiato from Starbucks. I also got a chicken teriyaki crepe and my husband got a BLT crepe. The one star is taken off because the savory crepes do unfortunately come with cold fillings by design which made the crepe not as tasty. It felt like I was eating a salad wrapped in a crepe, almost like an open wrap instead of a true savory crepe. That being said I do think that if you get the sweet crepes they would taste better and they're much cheaper too. The crepe itself tasted fine it was the filling where the flavor fell flat. I will come back to try the sweet crepes though! This would be a cute spot to go to for a date or a girls hangout if you mainly get sweet crepes.

An adorable little store with a cute and trendy interior. Service was fast and the employees…read moreworking were kind. I ordered a matcha latte float and a shrimp crepe. Unfortunately it didn't hit the mark for me. Although the presentation was adorable, the matcha latte float was too watered down. It mostly tasted like milk. The icecream in it was also freezer burned so it was mostly solid ice. I have heard people love the matcha here so maybe I just went on an off day. The crepe itself used fresh ingredients. We were impressed with the quality of the shrimp. However for $18 I expected for there to be more protein in it. It was not very filling. Overall it's a cute place if you want to try something trendy, and if you want something different to take visiting company to.

After finding a nice free piece of street parking right outside I entered in to this cozy little…read morecafe. It's homey with lots of wood and plenty of seating. At the counter they have a case of baked goods, I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll, but my partner found it too dry. The employees were super nice, which is always a plus at a business where customizing your order is part of the process. I will say that the pu-er tea late that I ordered was very weak. Even with a cinnamon brown sugar flavor shot it felt lacking. They sell a large variety of loose leaf teas, shirts, granola, and other goodies. For those who are religious, they have a prayer board where you can write prayers and hang them up. If I was going off just aesthetics the place looks great, but the tea was lacking, and the cinnamon roll only appeased 1 out of 2 people so I think I'm forced to give it a 3 out of 5.

This is a really adorable shop, with a cute walk up and fun seating inside. It also host events…read morewhich seems fun, although I have not personally been to one. There are local things for sale by crafters, as well as a lot of religious references in decor. I am not sure if that is just the time of year. There are a lot of loose leaf tea options, and you can buy them brewed or not, also breakfast and baked goods. Today I picked up a "Bonfire Babe" Tea Latte with sugar free chocolate chip​ cookie dough syrup and a cinnamon roll. I personally felt that my tea, although tasty, was weak and mostly flavored by the syrup although even that was on the lighter side. The cinnamon roll in my opinion was dry and not very fresh unfortunately. It may have been an off day.

Cute country spot with nice coffee options, occasional mini flower markets and other local goods.read more

Awesome hidden gem. The coffee here is solid and good. You can tell they take their coffee…read moreseriously. Also cool packaging !

I love simple roast! The coffee whether it's just a regular cup of coffee or a latte you can't go…read morewrong stopping here. I wish they were in Syracuse. If you're lucky you'll miss a line but it's totally worth the wait. They are always very friendly and fast! Very helpful deciding what you want. Just your basic green shed if you blink you'll miss it but once you find it, you'll always go back!

I needed coffee to pull off a tabling event after a long day of work but didn't want plain old…read morecoffee today. Searched and found Simple Roast and wow I'll be going here more often. It is such a cool concept idea as 2 of the locations are small drive thru, like a backyard shed size. I was confused trying to find it at first because looking it up I didn't see what it would look like. The options for drinks are as endless as if you walked in to a coffee shop and they even have some breakfast food and bakery items on certain days. I pulled up 20 min to closing and was a little worried but I'm so grateful they weren't cleaning and closing everything up yet. The employee was the sweetest and made my drink super quick. Their seasonal options all sound so good and look amazing, I got the headless horseman and subbed the pumpkin whip cream for pumpkin cold foam. They are definitely Instagram worthy coffees!