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

Cute aesthetic inside. I got a creme brûlée for $4 and a card for $5. I thought the creme brûlée was good and they do freshly brûlée the top. Some of the cake slices looked expensive at around $10 but that can be typical for some fancier bakeries just be aware. Some other prices pictured - $8 tiramisu cup, $7 apple crisp, etc. I look forward to coming back and trying more. They have many cute cards for sale as well as teas, coffee, earrings, magnets, stickers, and other merch. There's a clear Vietnamese influence as they offer some Lays chips flavors usually sold in Asia and some Vietnamese print postcards. They have free wifi and a restroom available. Plenty of outlets available - seems like it would be a good place to study as there were many people studying and they are open to 10pm on some weekdays. Unsure about the parking situation since I walked. read more

Such a cute cafe and a lot more spacious than I had anticipated! Staff is also very friendly. 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! read more

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Cake Bar - The Cafe is an adorable stop in downtown Syracuse. 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. read more

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Lovely space. The caramel apple cheesecake was amazing but a bit pricey at $12. The almond croissant was a little disappointing as it wasn't as flaky/crisp as I'd like read more

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Food is pretty tasty, servers help you with your order promptly, and it is absolutely gorgeous and such 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. read more

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I always have a great experience here. The employees are friendly and helpful and the desserts are delicious. It is a very fun place to sit and relax. I get something different each time I come. Today I had the Taro Espresso Iced. I really enjoyed this one mainly because it wasn't super sweet. The taro was a nice combination with the smooth espresso. The Peach Pecan Pie was sweet and delicious with fresh peaches, flaky crust and pecans on top. read more

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I got a Cinnabon iced coffee and a bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Both which were amazing. The coffee was probably one of the best I had in awhile. The service was good, staff was polite and the wait was minimal. The store was nice, quiet and well kept as well as clean. I will def return. read more

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I've been to Cake Bar now a few times and each time I am impressed at the quality of the food, the friendly service and time it takes to order food but also the service of the food. I appreciate the decor and the restaurant ambiance! They've decorated for winter themed, but I recently visited when they decorated for Christmas! I also love the location of Cake Bar as well. Easily accessible. read more

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Cake Bar is a gem that deserves five stars just for their incredible chicken pot pie. Flaky, savory perfection! The Vietnamese coffee is pretty solid, didn't taste quite authentic but close enough. The cafe itself is spacious and cozy, it's a great spot to study or work with plenty of room to spread out. Parking is a hassle in this area but that is no fault of the cafe. Staff is always hustling making drinks so don't expect warm welcomes every time. I've run into issues with availability of chicken pot pie. I've struck out the first three times I went trying get one, they're always either sold out or not on the menu. More consistent stock please! read more

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Always such a pleasant place. Staff is so friendly. Sandy is the best. Had to try the Bacon Egg Lettuce and Tomato Bagel sandwich with a Vietnamese coffee. Very tasty. read more

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Scentalicious with bright colorful decor and items for sale and the quiet hum of conversation from the many guests. Aromas of sweets and drinks add to our desire for desserts that we came with. We were greeted immediately as we gazed at the many pastries, cakes, pies, crème brûlées, cheesecakes, parfaits, and more struggling to choose only a few. We went with a chocolate mint pastry, hot cocoa parfait, and a cranberry white chocolate tart. More for the two of us to share. Everything was tantalizing to the taste buds! Wish they were closer to Liverpool but so worth the drive. read more

They've updated their menu (see pics). The chocolate chip sandwich cookie is now $5.75 and was a little tinier this time vs previous visits. Polite staff, quick service, tasty treats. read more

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I finally made it to cake bar during winterfest and dropped in during the rosenco permanent jewelry pop up shop. Such a cute place and very lively with lots of groups meeting up there. I wanted to try the winterfest special but they were out of the coffee so I got their new Dubai latte and bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Everything was delicious and I loved the toppings. The sandwich was good, I got it on a croissant and immediately ate it needed it before work. I will definitely be back to try more and especially their cakes and desserts. read more

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I came here by chance because I got a gift card from somebody. I have to say their chicken pot pie with a puff pastry crust was literally the best pot pie I've ever tried. (don't let my mom read this review.) it's visually stunning and incredibly tasty. I will be back. read more

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Still one of my favorite spots in Syracuse. The inside is adorable, and the menu is filled with so many treasures that are every bit as lovely to look at as they are to devour. Seriously hooked on their banana pudding. I get it at every downtown festival I see them at. When I'm in the cafe, I love going for the crab rangoon roll. It's good for lunch, or those times when you need a little something savory to balance out all the sweet. Love seeing all the events and pop ups/collabs they do too. Definitely hope to make it to one someday. read more

This might be my new favorite cafe - they have everything you could think of! I tried the Vietnamese iced coffee and the toasted coconut iced coffee and both delicious, bonus points for the adorable heart shaped straw!! The entire cafe is decorated with such thought for valentine's day and looks so pretty - I hope to see it decorated throughout all seasons and holidays! The baristas are super sweet and the crafts/gift area has such fun and cute items, I couldn't leave without buying a crochet flower.. This might become a weekly visit. read more

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Everytime I come here, I feel so cozy (even when I'm getting my work done). The cake bar is a great place to come and experience great drinks and yummy desserts (that are FANCY)! Even when it's busy, there's a lot of seating inside. Staff is friendly and helpful with the menu. Drinks are on the pricier side, but are definitely worth it! read more

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Absolutely incredible bakery! Love the food (especially the intricate pastries!). The environment of this place is surreal. If you haven't gone yet you have to. The service is also great. read more

Can't go wrong with Cake Bar! Always such a great selection of desserts, bubble tea and coffee drinks. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is always friendly We tried the s'more tart, red velvet cake and Tiramisu. The cake was light and the cream cheese frosting has just the right blend of sweetness. The s'more tart was decadent and a new favorite. The Tiramisu is rich with coffee flavor and sweet cream. I can't wait to go back and try a few more sweet treats. read more

Great place for Instagram worthy drinks & food! It was hard to decide which dessert to go with, they all looked so delicious! I ended up getting the holiday cake and it did not disappoint! It wasn't too busy when we came, but as soon as we were leaving, many people were looking for tables. So be aware it can get busy! Parking was street parking & paid, we had to walk a few streets over. Can't wait to come back when I'm in town again! read more

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Get the Jasmine Milk Tea! Would go perfectly with any dessert. Banana Pudding was also good!

Cute and affordable spot for bubble tea or unique coffee. There is a nice variety of sweet and savory pastries as well. The service is very accommodating. I totally recommend this place! read more

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Red velvet cheesecake is AMAZING!!!!!? Inside is very cute and welcoming. Wish I lived closer!!! read more

What a great collaboration from Cake Bar x FatBrotherSyr x SavorCuse (follow all three on Instagram for more events). I've never been to Cake Bar before after this visit my family said it's a must in our rotation of cafe/bakery. My children picked out their desserts as my husband picked out our drinks. The cupcake in a cone was my littlest one choice, the cake was light and the frosting was delicious(we're picky family when it comes to frosting lol). My oldest wanted the "Fruit Bowl" which I believe were different mousses in a waffle dish. I tasted a little the different flavor mousses were delicious, light and airy. My husband loved the mousse flavor as well, he kept saying "wow, wow" lol. He picked out the strawberry lemonade which had muddle strawberries at the bottom. He enjoyed it. I've been on an iced raspberry herbal tea kick lately, that was good here. The cafe was so cute as you walk in, floral decor. In the back there was a floral backdrop with the Cake Bar sign to take cute photos in front of. It had decent amount of seating inside also a small outdoor seating area. It's downtown so finding parking isn't the easiest on street but there's parking lots close by. We also enjoyed FatbrotherSyr pop up event at Cake Bar. FatBrotherSyr runs out of a ghost kitchen as well collaborate with local businesses to host these pop ups. We had the fried chicken wings, which were delicious. They were crispy and the chili fish sauce dressing they were tossed in made it. Hey don't be afraid of the funk from the dressing it's delicious. I love papaya salad and the sticky rice was perfect. Next I had the tofu summer rolls, they were delicious as well. So herbaceous and light, paired with sweet chili sauce. I normally love a peanut or fish sauce based dipping sauce but the sweet chili was great with it too. We love supporting our local businesses and trying new places out. Check out both businesses on social media to keep up to date with events each are hosting. read more

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Such a cute location. Perfect place to catch-up with friends. I've only tried their coffee and tea and both were great. The iced tea was a little pricy but tasty. Only complaint is that there aren't gluten free options for food. Still a great spot to try! read more

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I stopped by for desert and coffee after going out to dinner in Syracuse. You walk-in, place your order at register, which is next to a bunch of their pasteries and cakes, and then you wait for your name to be called. Service was slow, but they were busy, but overall they employees didn't seem to enthusiastic. The cappuccino I had was excellent. More espresso than frothed milk and the quality of the espresso was great. I also had the lotus cake, which was made with cookie butter. Honestly, this was a little disappointing, I had hoped it would be a little more cookie butter forward. My mother-in-law ordered a berry pastry, which she enjoyed and I had the banana pudding. The banana pudding was excellent and was very similar to the one I make, which is a take on the banana pudding made at Magnolia bakery in NYC. Seriously, whether you like banana pudding or you don't, you should try Cake Bar's. The ambiance was cool. It is a bit of an open layout with large tables where people can sit, enjoy their coffee and pastry and play bored games or just chill. Overall, I loved it. I'll be back and next time I'm going to try their Vietnamese Iced Coffee. read more

I still love this place. It's probably my favorite bakery/cafe in the area. If I could go there every week I definitely would! I got the Black Forest Cake which was SOOOO chocolatey. The fruit (mousse) bowl was such a cool idea! read more

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The cakes were all amazing! My son had the Cookies and Cream Tart, my daughter had a flower pot cake (I can't remember the name), my wife had the coffee cheese cake and I had the carrot cake. The drinks were good but mine was a little too sweet for me. Great quiet place to go for brunch. Everyone was super friendly and happy! What a great vibe! Would definitely recommend! read more

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I love this spot from the food to the aesthetic. It's so cute and peaceful inside. Perfect or doing some work or chatting with friends. I've always tried their baked goods and boba in the past, but today I went for a crab Rangoon roll. It was like a lobster roll but instead with Rangoon filling. It was absolutely delicious. A mix between rich yet light. I could eat 10 more. read more

Cute decor and laid back environment great for a coffee/tea shop. The case is stocked with plenty of goodies both sweet and savory. Their menu offers up coffees and teas as well as bubble tea. It is based on a Vietnamese cafes so they have some unique offerings like the taro espresso. Service is quick and friendly. During warmer months there is a cute outdoor seating area with flowers. read more

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Came here after dinner at another establishment- plenty of seating and tables available here. Parking was available on the road right on the same street. So many options for drinks and was pleased they did decaf coffee for us. So many great options for a nice dessert, you can find something for everyone. Everyone behind the counter was so friendly at recommendations as well. Very cute decorations to create a nice atmosphere too. And they even had a picture wall set up so you could take pictures in front of it. Wonderful little dessert place with great coffee and dessert! read more

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The Cake Bar has an amazing selection of cakes and desserts! I couldn't take pictures of the dessert display case as they were cleaning it, but it was endless desserts for every flavor palate! Many gluten-free selection as well. We ordered the chicken pot pie, Guinness chocolate cupcake, lotus cookie cake, and macarons. Amazing. Everything was delicious and not too sweet. Honestly I don't like super sugary desserts, especially buttercream, but the lotus butter cream was so delicious and not too sweet. There's also a little section at the entrance for Asian kawaii goods like stickers, AirPod cases, stuffed animals, etc. Reasonably priced as well. As far as I know, street parking only. They accept apply pay. Free wifi. Will definitely go back! read more

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The atmosphere is awesome. So much fun stuff around that decorated the place but also a lot of fun stuff for sale. The cake and pastries were so good. Fresh and not dry. The coffee was very good! The staff were friendly and gave excellent recommendations based off of what they like. All of the choices were tasty!! I plan on going again! read more

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I love the Cake Bar decor, it was beautifully decorated giving a lovely ambiance! They also had a large heart decorated with balloons for Valentine's Day, it was adorable. (I removed my kids from the photo with emojis) I came here with my boys to celebrate Valentine's Day and it was a wonderful experience! We all loved the decor, the desserts and the staff were just as wonderful! Thank you for the delightful afternoon. We had the strawberry, mango and passion fruit bubble tea, all very delicious! The presentation is well done aswell. Desserts we enjoyed: the chocolate chip cake, cherry blossom paste heart tart, chocolate mousse flower pot filled with a raspberry center. The raspberry center in the flower pot was a nice surprise, it give the dessert more flavor to break the chocolate which was a nice addition. The flower pot came with a shovel spoon, my son loved this! How fun! The heart tart reminded me of a marshmallow with a light cherry flavor and a sugar cookie type base. This dessert has a light, fluffy texture and overall is a lightly sweet dessert, which was beautifully presented. The chocolate chip cake was a large slice and very filling, I shared and still could not finish it. This cake was made with lotus cookies, it gave it a good, unique flavor with an undertone of caramel. The mixture of layers was enjoyable to give the cake more complex flavors to mimic a chocolate chip cookie experience. It was not overly sweet which was delicious. Parking was a bit tricky being in the city, but that's to be expected. We came during the day and managed to get a spot on the side road. Overall a real treat to come here! read more

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Waited 32 minutes for 2 to go drinks and watched multiple people who arrived after us receive their food and drinks before we did and watched my matcha sit on the counter ready to go for 10 minutes. Super frustrating when you're just going to grab something and have a place to be. That being said, it's a super cute place and drinks are good. read more

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I love this place. The cutest little bakery and it's walking distance from my apartment!! Lots of seating inside, board games to play with friends/a date. I've seen a lot of students who study here as well! I've had their chocolate cake, banana pudding, lobster bread roll, carrot cake,..... and a lot more bahahaha. Everything is always so fresh and delicious. They also have different teas, cards, and little gifts. Def come by here if you're ever in the area! Probably one of the best bakeries in cuse! read more

Saw the crab Rangoon buns on their instagram and had to make the trip to pick some up.... WOW. The bun is crispy and sweet and the filling is so fresh and flavorful. They are pretty light too, so you don't feel too gross after devouring. Of course we picked up some bonus desserts while we were there. Have only tried the Oreo cake so far but it was great! read more

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OMG hands down one of the cutest cafes! Tried their tiramisu latte (with oat milk) and it was absolutely delicious! The foam was light and bouncy. The drink itself is soooo good it makes you feel like you're having dessert instead of coffee (but somehow it's also not too sweet at the same time, iykyk) And now the decor! If I lived in Syracuse, I would come here every single day. There are lots of green plants. Tables are big (and mostly empty). The space is bright, and there's a clean bathroom in the back. read more

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i LOVE coming here, always try a different coffee and sweet and have literally never been disappointed. staff is always kind and everything in the establishment is aesthetically pleasing read more

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