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!

Had a breakfast sandwich.. excellent.. college atmosphere coffee excellent.. smoothies paninis,…read moresweets.. of course different coffees people were nice

Cake Bar - The Cafe is an adorable stop in downtown Syracuse…read more The interior is really modern, inviting, and has gentle music playing. There is always a pleasant vibe to it and often there are people chatting or working on laptops. Employees are always really nice. I really enjoy the Pandan Matcha. Its so hard to find pandan drinks in the area! I find the drinks are often really sweet and so its important to order them with no sugar or less sugar. The boba is okay although the straws they have been using lately are too small for them so they lose some of the shape and correct texture. A random thing I love about their drinks are they used a crushed ice, it makes it feel appropriately portioned to the drink itself. Although I am not a coffee person, the cafe lattes are my partner's favorite in the area and they are highly customizable. It's also nice that they offer a carrier when you have a few drinks to-go. Interestingly, the cake and desserts are the weaker part for me for Cake Bar. They are often pretty dry for my tastes. My favorite has been the potato chip cookies, but I have only seen them a few times. The chicken wing dip buns are pretty good and filling though and are worth trying! Overall its a great stop and a nice place to bring friends when they stop by or to hang out whilst doing some work.

Food is pretty tasty, servers help you with your order promptly, and it is absolutely gorgeous and…read moresuch a fun spot to take friends or have a cute dessert/sweets/drinks date. My absolute favorite drink is their toasted coconut taro milk tea.

I love TLJ. Being from NYC, it's really nice to see a familiar Asian bakery. All the breads are…read more"not too sweet" which is my favorite type of dessert. I've had probably ever cake they have on the menu and they're all delicious and the cream is airy and light. For the breads, I do recommend the curry bread and the taro cream bread. For drinks I recommend the shaken oat milk espresso (if they still have it). The location has lots of parking, and the bakery itself has lots of seating. Would recommend

Tous Les Jours is such a gorgeous bakery with amazing options to choose from. The options were…read moreendless which made it a little hard to choose but somehow we managed to decide with the intent to return weekly. There were no favorites as everything was delicious and impossible to choose one over the other. The deserts were light, fluffy, tasty and fresh. My daughters and I are planning our return. The staff were all so very friendly and kind

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.

Great vegan food! Excellent coffee. Clean, bright restaurant. Lots of charging…read more Please rename the sweet and sassy molassy ( sandwich) vs the sweet and sassy (burger). Too confusing and order got mixed up.

Vegetarian or not, strong hearts is worth a stop in. Such incredible takes on "meat dishes" that…read moreare delicious in their own right, let alone as a recreation of a meat item. Flavor is on point, creativity in how they make their dishes, and bright, smiling, helpful service make it such a joy to eat here. Bright and fun with plenty of space to eat and enjoy their amazing menu.

Very friendly spot. Limited seating inside. I liked that their breakfast sandwich had 2 eggs. The…read moresausage tasted like Italian. Very good. Love their coffee and espresso.

When they first switched ownership from Soleil cafe (where I was a regular), I was SO disappointed…read morein the quality of the lattes. I ordered 2 that were undrinkable. Because of that experience I did not visit for a couple years. At my work, there were draft oat milk lattes from salt city coffee for staff appreciation which were phenomenal. I even ordered a gallon for my daughter's birthday party(for the parents). Recently, I have ordered 2 lattes that were good. There is a discount if you bring a reusable mug. There are several tables, which are close together. As long as there aren't many other customers it's comfortable. The bathroom could use a new floor and I would appreciate a changing table - I ended up taking my baby to the car to change him.

We went for dinner on Valentine's Day and had such an amazing experience! We made reservations…read moreahead of time and were seated right away -- no wait at all. The restaurant was beautifully set up for the holiday, with a great atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated drink menu. I ordered the Toxic Ex-presso Martini, and WOW -- it was incredible. Absolutely one of the best espresso martinis I've had. For appetizers, we got the Thai chili tossed Brussels sprouts with garlic aioli, and they were to die for. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and flavorful -- honestly, I could've just eaten that and been happy! For dinner, I had the Chicken Française, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband ordered the fish and chips and said the tartar sauce was some of the best he's ever had. My son got the shrimp tacos topped with pineapple pico and served with homemade chips -- sooo good! We ended the night with dessert (because how could we not?): a layered brownie and cookie dough cake and a maple crème brûlée. Both were phenomenal and the perfect sweet ending. We've been here for brunch before and now for dinner, and both experiences have been fantastic. I cannot wait to go back and try something new! Highly recommend!

Service excellent. Although no reservations have never had to wait for more than 10 minutes…read more Friendly bar with music. Have never had a bad meal!

I am actually obsessed with Fayette's. The selection of soft serve is always on point, and it…read moreespecially works well for my partner and I as my partner can only have no sugar added due to health reasons. Fayettes usually has multiple options for that compared to one--or none at many ice cream places. However, aside from that, their toppings are always very fresh and high quality. Employees are friendly, and the shop is kept clean. Definitely make sure to stop by on no weigh wednesdays so you can feel a little more guilt free at trying everything! Last visit we tried coconut, cheesecake, and irish mint. All were super tasty and creamy, well mixed and not grainy.

Good quality toppings and multiple no sugar added flavors. Peanut butter chew is delicious!read more

Really adorable coffee shop which is small but cozy. The aesthetic is immaculate and it's really…read moreclean. Parking is relatively easy to find as well.

This spot has been on my radar for a long time, back when it was Peaks. It recently went through a…read morerebrand. I found myself with some work to do on a Saturday morning and decided to swing by. There's on street parking on the block it's on and surrounding blocks. There's also an abandoned store across the street with a small lot, which is where I wound up parking. The space is small but I didn't have any trouble finding a seat, though I imagine that might be a different case later in the day or during peak study time for the students. I got an ube iced coffee special with oat milk, and impulsively ordered the breakfast burrito too. I figured if they have shirts advertising the burrito, it must be good. The decor is very trendy and chic and well-curated, and you'll feel super hip hanging out here. The coffee was alright but my shot was a bit on the bitter side - assuming this was just a one-off. The breakfast burrito lived up to the hype. Fluffy eggs, perfectly crispy pressed tortilla, a flavorful aioli generously slathered all over the plate. Definitely one of the places to come (if not THE place) in Syracuse if you want a breakfast burrito. Unfortunately for me, the WiFi was down when I went, so I couldn't actually do my work and didn't stay long. Womp womp. Perhaps unavoidable, but definitely not ideal for a coffee shop. I wish I'd brought a book with me that day or had more time just to spend, because I'd say this spot is great for silent reading and unplugging more than working or socializing. Worth checking out, for the aesthetics and the tasty egg burritos.