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Very cute small coffee shop with good prices. The staff is super kind but please bring a few dollars because I learned today that they can't add a tip on card! read more

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Stopped in to get a cappuccino... it was great, so were the muffins... I had blueberry... cool atmosphere and the bathrooms were super clean .... Nice !!! read more

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Quick and friendly service with great choices! Everything was just as we ordered (a latte with oat milk and a caramel drink) delicious!

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The people that work there are so sweet, the drinks are reasonably priced, and they have so many options to choose from. The drinks are delicious read more

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Gals have the market with this place. Excellent coffee!! Enjoyed being here on our visit. We are so happy to stop in on our trip back home read more

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The 2021 coffee tour continues with aong time favorite... CoffeeMania continues to have high coffee standards and any higheT standards for safety too. Miss you coffeemania, keep up the good work! read more

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Cally W.

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I always make a point to stop here whenever I'm in from out of town- coffee is the best around and you can't beat their breakfast sandwiches & scones. Employees are all so friendly & service is quick. Cute pottery & gifts to look at while you wait for your order! read more

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Awesome drinks and food you can get a free lollipop it gets expensive sometimes but others it cheap and delicious

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I am a casual coffee drinker, I actually only like espresso and cappuccino's, and not regular coffee. I usually am an "S" brand customer, but love to go to new local places as much as possible. My friend took me here. This was the best cappuccino I have EVER had. So good I had to grab one on my drive home to CT! I was extremely happy to see that the espresso was available online. I do not know why I did not grab some to take home! Awesome, awesome, coffee here! read more

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Alberto B.

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Nice people, good lattes, and friendly service. This is a very charming hole in the wall coffee shop. Small but charming, they don't have a large selection of food but plenty of different lattes. Fair warning, there is little or no seating so this is not a place to bring your laptop plug in and write. It has a more to-go vibe. Better than a Starbucks but no real place to sit. read more

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Karl F.

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This place was awesome! I didn't k is what to get and one of the workers recommended a "snickers coffee with the works" I think? Either way it was delicious, my sister got a mango smoothie l, and her friend got a blended lemonade. All delicious. I wish there were more small coffee shops like this in the Syracuse/surrounding areas. If I'm ever back I'll stop by read more

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What a gem this place is... *Bar top and several tables--plenty of space to sit and chill *Free wi-fi *Extensive beverage menu with very reasonable pricing *They have soy! *Friendly baristas *Cool merchandise for sale (including a pair of coffee cup earrings & necklace) *Delicious pastries **They serve baklava** Any coffee place that serves baklava is just majorly awesome. read more

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Aasim W.

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One of the better coffee (much better then Starbucks ), fresh scones I have had in recent days.

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Jenny C.

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Excellent food( fresh, delicious GF options), friendly , knowledgeable staff, cozy atmosphere!!We travel from PA to Syracuse area often & make it a point to stop here for breakfast or lunch on the way. This little place is a gem ! read more

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Tom A.

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Have had mediocre coffee here multiple times in the past, but the latest big bummer was dry baked goods, including a scone and a croissant, both of which were very dry and low on flavor. Unfortunately, they only serve Republic of Tea products, so the tea quality is poor. read more

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Minnie L.

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This coffee shop is a godsend. I started going when I moved to Cortland in 2012 and practically lived there during my time as a grad student. I absolutely love the baristas and it's nice to have a rapport with them and that they remember me. Having worked for a mom and pop coffee shop in the past, CoffeMania coffee is still hands down the best I've ever had. The roast is consistent and the baristas never fail to brew a good cup. Their breakfast sandwiches are also out of this world. The one big downside to living in Syracuse now is that I don't get to have it as often! read more

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I Love Coffee Mania And They Are All Very Friendly And They Always Know What You Want Befour You Even Get There

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christina h.

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Great prices! 1.08 for tea!! And its legit loose leaf; they recycle ! Yaya located right off the 281 freeway. Great pit spot on the way to cornell from the airport I'm sippin on my ginger peach tea now. Want a souvenir? Purty mugs, bladder gonna explode from the drive? Clean bathrooms. read more

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S S.

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Wow the baristas here have attitude. I asked several times how much a bagel costs and I kept getting the same answer- "they're all the same price". Um ok, that doesn't answer my question. There was no sign with the price so I thought "whatever I'll just buy one". I spent like $3 on a stale bagel that I had to slice with a plastic knife and cream cheese that I had to spread myself. Not only that but I had to ask them for a sleeve for the coffee cup several times cause they kept ignoring me. I don't know if they were just in a bad mood or something but I've gotten better service at Dunkin Donuts. read more

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Ryan F.

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Best iced latte in central New York. Prices are very reasonable and the staff are always very friendly.

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Erin O.

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The guy who was working the counter was wonderful, so friendly, great staff! My iced coffee was perfect the the breakfast sandwich too!

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Alfredo M.

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Visited with my GF on a dreary day. Amazing chai at a reasonable price. SO good! The bakery treats are delicious too.

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Mike M.

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This is the place I judge all lattes against. I'm a black coffee drinker but sometimes a a latte just hits the spot. Ten miles away it is in the direction I least often go but I often go that way for no other reason than to get their latte. Can't judge the pastries as I rarely indulge. Don't care for their roast beans as they package them in paper and the date is not recent . . . and it shows in the brew. read more

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Will C.

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Pour over coffee in the middle of Cortland, very nice barista, great play all around. Live in Philadelphia which does a lot of good coffee, always great to find a place in New York that does it right read more

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Cathryn H.

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Best coffee hands down, if I'm not stopping in for a refill I'm brewing it at home. I love the summer challenge giving me plenty of new flavors to try. The staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

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Renee N.

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Best coffee around. The Homer location is a great little spot to meet friends and family. I always see people I know here, very good local community hangout. read more

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Best coffee shop around! I live in Skaneateles and when traveling south it is a must stop. Coffee, people and food are all great! Thank you

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Danielle K.

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Best latte I've probably ever had. Great prices. And fast service. Perfect location. I highly recommend it.

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the people at coffee mania aka origins are always happy to see us. my favorite thing to get there is a wild berry smoothie. their iced carmel lattes are also the only thing with milk that doesn't make my stomach hurt. i love coffee mania so much!! thank u for being my number 1 coffee source!! read more

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Lindsey N.

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Great coffee! Love that they have sandwiches, salads, and soup now too! I had the new england clam chowder and my husband had the lobster bisque, both were very good! Can't wait to try some of the other items, they all looked good. read more

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Michelle G.

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Always a stop while in cortland! They have the best iced and hot mochas anywhere in cny. There's always the right amount of chocolate so it's not overpowering, it's just perfect. I've honestly never tried anything else there, do can't comment on the rest of the menu. Just try the mocha, you'll love it! read more

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Brandon W.

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The staff is friendly, professional and do a great job. The place is a little small which I guess gives off a cozy vibe and most people are simply in an out, so you often can sit and enjoy your coffee. However the layout means all the in and out traffic passes where you are seated and can be bothersome. read more

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Mary J.

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What a great shop! Love stopping on Sundays, great coffee and baked goods, LOVE the baklava, holy cow! Super service, so friendly! Not only does the coffee taste better, but I'm happy to support a local shop instead of a chain. read more

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Wonderful baristas, amazing sling shot (cold brew), delicious sandwich (gluten free).

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More info about Coffee Mania

95 Clinton St
Homer, NY 13077
Directions
(607) 662-4545
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http://www.cnycoffee.com/

Hours

What time does Coffee Mania open?

Coffee Mania opens at 5:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Coffee Mania opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday.Coffee Mania opens at 6:30 AM on Sunday.

What time does Coffee Mania close?

Coffee Mania closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:30 AM - 6:00 PMSat 6:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Coffee Mania take credit cards?

Yes, Coffee Mania takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Coffee Mania have catering options?

Yes, Coffee Mania does have catering options.

Does Coffee Mania serve alcohol?

No, Coffee Mania does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Coffee Mania allow dogs?

Yes, Coffee Mania allows dogs.

Does Coffee Mania have TVs?

Yes, Coffee Mania has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Coffee Mania have bike parking?

No, Coffee Mania does not have bike parking.

Does Coffee Mania have outdoor seating?

Yes, Coffee Mania has outdoor seating options.

Does Coffee Mania have parking?

Yes, Coffee Mania has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Coffee Mania have free WiFi?

Yes, Coffee Mania has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We roast our own beans locally and bring them to the store several times per week. This ensures that you will have the freshest and most delicious cup of coffee that your money can buy. We also have a selection of fresh local pastries as well as home brewing equipment. For a treat, try a french press, pour over or siphon brewed cup. Loose leaf tea is available as well!

History

Established in 2009.

The original drive through Coffee Mania was established in 1999 in Cortland by Craig and Michelle Brooks. Over the years they have expanded to include another drive through, a coffee roastery and now, Origins by Coffee Mania.

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Review Highlights - Coffee Mania

“I started going when I moved to Cortland in 2012 and practically lived there during my time as a grad student.”

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2.2 mi

I don't know which is the bonus--the owners, the food, or the cozy surroundings. I need to make my…read moreway back again to try their other things! I liked my avocado sandwich+fried egg, but the popcorn chicken and waffles seems like their take on the classic and I want to try their taro latte. I'm sad they don't offer the strawberry sando anymore, but I guess it's not instagram popular enough yet for the current clientele to prop it up :(

Super cute establishment! Plenty of parking. Stopped in for some mother-son time to catch up…read more Everything came out hot and delicious. The tomato basil soup was amazing and I'd get that house salad with bacon everyday of the week. My son got a burger and fries and I heard no complaints. The food came out timely and the staff were super friendly and helpful. I'm ready to try something else on the menu.

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Sinfully Sweet Cafe

5.0(8 reviews)

0.8 mi

Simply sweet, no matter the selection, as that is their only objective…read more This lovey location is perfectly placed in town for all to see and drop in to try a little or a lot of something. Every time I'm in town, I don't miss my opportunity to try a little something, and you shouldn't either. ;) Everything tried has been on point, never a miss. The staff is super friendly and quick to aid in packing up whatever your heart or eyes desire. Supporting this lovely, sweet shop brings true tranquility to the tastebuds, and super 'Sinfully' advised. ;)

Super cute little cafe! Stopped in one afternoon after lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I'm a…read morecupcake snob and make pretty good ones myself but the chocolate with peanut butter was a-mazing! Had I known it would be so good, I would have picked up a few more. Nice selection of flavors (vanilla, carrot, red velvet). My husband had the cinnamon bun AND peanut butter cookie and loved them both. Very pleasant service.

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Bru 64

4.5(71 reviews)

3.2 mi

I absolutely love this coffee shop! I work at the dance studio that's in the same mall, and it is…read morewonderful to be able to run in and grab a quick drink or snack. The staff is always lovely, the food and drinks are stellar, and the atmosphere is very calm. It can be quite busy, especially when they have bands playing, but they always do their best to get you in quickly. And even if it is busy, there is plenty of seating. One of my favorite spots to bring my out of town friends!

Great prices and super fast service. Oftentimes when you choose a local coffee shop over the chains…read moreyou're sacrificing something. Definitely not the case with Bru. Great atmosphere, baked goods, and drinks all at a fantastic price

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Three Lil' Birds Cakery

4.8(12 reviews)

0.7 mi

We have ordered custom cakes and cupcakes, both regular and gluten free, and everything has been…read morefabulous. The owner is wonderful to work with, she will make flavor suggestions and I trust her judgement on decorating the cakes as well. I feel so fortunate to have found her! Delicious and beautiful cakes at very reasonable prices... you can't beat it! The deliveries have always been prompt and courteous. To order, you need to go to their Facebook page and email them.

They did my bridal shower desserts. They did cupcakes, Oreo truffles, and rice Krispie treats…read moredipped in chocolate. They were delivered. Everything was decorated perfectly. Everything tasted good as well. I will be only ordering desserts from here from now on!

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Coffee Mania

4.9(17 reviews)

3.4 mi

I absolutely love Coffee Mania! Their drinks are always amazing, the staff is always friendly, and…read moretheir baked goods are always delicious. This location specifically can be a little tricky to get in and out of, but that's about the only downside. If you're in Cortland, this is definitely a place to check out!

Great latte but a little bit bitter to me , keeps me awake during my business meeting !…read moreQuick and nice drive through service!

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4.6(25 reviews)

3.2 mi

My stepson ALWAYS requests to stop by this place - luckily it's in a convenient location and…read moreusually on our way! :) They have a large drink menu of both caffeinated and uncaffeinated options. I always enjoy trying their specials. They have delightful breakfast buns - you MUST try! My stepson loves the giant cookies, the peanut butter is his fav.

Delicious coffee with so many flavor combinations available. The fresh, homemade whipped cream is…read moreawesome! They have a variety of non-coffee drinks too. Their cold care tea is good when you're feeling under the weather. Their prices are reasonable and you can bring your own cup to cut down on waste and get a small discount.

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Dunkin'

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

They are great. People are very friendly. Hardworking people. Love the mango pineappleread more

From the owner: America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts…read more Order your Dunkin' faves via the drive-thru or order ahead of time with the Dunkin' mobile app for a fast grab and go experience.

New York Bagel

3.6(48 reviews)

3.1 mi

Absolutely love the atmosphere. Friendly staff. The bagels are the best. Owner is always available…read more& interactive with staff & customers. Great sandwiches & wraps! I order a doz.bagels to go every week to have at home! The bagels start of being made in NYC & baked on location at the shop freash daily! Loyal C-State student customers! Even traveling teams eat & order there to go! I highly recommend this local treasure! I love the blueberrie bagels! Yum!

Always a treat to visit New York Bagel! We went in on a Sunday morning around 9am and were able to…read moreorder right away. We ordered the Skinny Atlas - fried eggs, hash brown, cream cheese, capers, and lox on the bagel of your choice. I went with an everything bagel. Very filling, came out pretty quickly! We also both got coffees - love that it's Coffee Mania! The hot coffee was very hot, iced w/ coconut flavor was good. We were just wishing that there was extra cream available for customers to add. Overall, good hearty breakfast in a fun, busy environment!

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3.6(24 reviews)

2.9 mi

I'm not a coffee drinker, but LOVE the refreshers at Starbies. I was dying to try the new Summer…read moreBerry Refresher. I was not disappointed! It was a random time that I stopped and was the only person in the drive thru = quick service. ;) it's my new favorite drink.

Drinks are good except for the bitter hot chocolate and it's pretty expensive like 17.38$ for a hot…read morechocolate and a couple more drinks the I would not recommend this if you're trying to save money but if you want a little treat I'd give this place a four but for anything else I wouldn't recommend it.

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1.0(3 reviews)

2.8 mi

The food was terrible, the people there couldn't even make a simple drink and took forever to get…read moremy food. It is in the worst spot although it is the nicest part of the gas station. If you are broke and like very poor made food come here.

I never leave reviews but WOW this place is terrible!! I order the same drink from all locations…read morearound Cortland and also McGraw but this location in particular is always ripping me off on product and the manager is so snotty about it. I order a Lg Matcha Latte with less ice and one shot of extra matcha. Today I get a drink with EXTRA ice and maybe 4 ounces of matcha. The "manager" tried telling me some ridiculous excuse of how it was blended and I'll have to order it unblended next time whatever that means even though I get the same drink every time. Their next excuse was the less ice but as you can see in this picture it has extra ice. Very nasty, unprofessional people here that LOVE to rip you off. If you want to go to Dunkin, drive a little farther and go to ANY location but this one

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Kevin W.

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10 years ago

Coffee mania has GREAT coffee, GREAT customer service and GREAT owners. These folks put forth 100% for their customers and community EVERY DAY!! Thanks for everything you guys do. read more

William F.

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5 years ago

I have had nothing but good experiences here. The people are friendly and the food is so good!

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Good coffee, good service. Nice atmosphere.

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(8 reviews)

Simply sweet, no matter the selection, as that is their only objective…read more This lovey location is perfectly placed in town for all to see and drop in to try a little or a lot of something. Every time I'm in town, I don't miss my opportunity to try a little something, and you shouldn't either. ;) Everything tried has been on point, never a miss. The staff is super friendly and quick to aid in packing up whatever your heart or eyes desire. Supporting this lovely, sweet shop brings true tranquility to the tastebuds, and super 'Sinfully' advised. ;)

Super cute little cafe! Stopped in one afternoon after lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I'm a…read morecupcake snob and make pretty good ones myself but the chocolate with peanut butter was a-mazing! Had I known it would be so good, I would have picked up a few more. Nice selection of flavors (vanilla, carrot, red velvet). My husband had the cinnamon bun AND peanut butter cookie and loved them both. Very pleasant service.

Hound and Mare

4.4

(99 reviews)

I'm going to dream about the Melrose breakfast sandwich months from now as well as their dirty chai…read morelatte. Don't judge me. This is a place that will spoil other establishments for you. We originally came here because we saw they have gluten-free bagels. And we need someplace to eat safely because of celiac. They made their OG breakfast bagel with a gluten-free one and it was a complete hit with my teen. So much so that we had to come back the next day as well. No complaints from me on doing that.

Stopped by Hound and Mare for breakfast on a busy Monday morning. A little bit of a wait but not…read moretoo bad. Had the Melrose sandwich and a Chocolate Donut - both were pretty good. The Lavender Latte (had it iced) was also very good.

Collegetown Bagels

3.4

(166 reviews)

I had 3 meals here in 72 hours. Granted 2 were breakfast but I'd go again…read more Everything bagel breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks were great. They were made to order so be prepared to wait just a little bit. Staff is professional yet friendly. Also picked up a gingerbread cookie for the plane ride home. So glad I did.

Stopped by the downtown location of this popular restaurant for a late breakfast…read more Had a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel and a Pizza Bagel and they were fine. Friendly service, a bit of a wait.

Green Dragon Cafe

4.0

(3 reviews)