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!

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.

My niece and I got a drink at the Cake Bar. This café is located in the Salt City Market located in…read moredowntown Syracuse. The workers is very friendly. She served us fast and accurate. My niece ordered the peach cheeky. The drink was very delicious, the was not too sweet but just right in flavor. I had the pandan toasted coconut latte. The drink was delicious and kept me wired for my trip going back home to NYC.

I was a little disappointed in my cannoli roll. It would have been better described as a whipped…read morecream cake roll. The half cannoli on top was also filled with whipped cream. It was also expensive for what it was. I also ordered a prepackaged slutty brownie, it was good, not great, but definitely better than the cake roll. There was only one person working which slowed service since they offer many items that need to be prepared. I may try again at a their cafe location the next time I am in town.

So so so good! Stopped here while on a little road trip and it immediately caught my eye. Sinbun is…read morelocated at the Salt City Market right next to the taco place. Think cinnamon bun but with other sweet and savory options. I was really hungry so I didn't get anything sweet but I wish I did! My friend and I ordered a mac and cheese and a breakfast one to split. They're huge and worth it imo. Obviously a treat because they were super rich! Give this place a try -- creative and fun idea!

I was in Syracuse for work, looking for somewhere casual to grab a bite. Came across Sinbun, and I…read morecouldn't pass up their unique concept. Cinnamon rolls but with a savory twist. I got the buffalo chicken bun and it was delish! Just enough buffalo sauce, not overly spicy, a ranch drizzle to cool it down. I would definitely get this again. I also got fries with beer cheese. These were yummy too and was a good sauce choice. The staff was friendly, I took my food to-go but she offered to show me it for picture purposes before boxing it up! I'd love to come back when I'm in the area again!

We visited today and were surprised as we thought this was a bakery and really didn't have much to…read morechoose from. Most of the counter is just piled with boxes. We did try and Almond croissant with was pretty good, very flaky but a bit pricey at almost $6

So happy this place is still open! It's amazing every time. They did my wedding cake - funfetti -…read moreperfection. Love that there's vegan & other options for everyone.

I've been to the Salt City Bar many times for coffee and drinks, and even an event. It is a great…read morespace with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and the service is always good. Last night I met a friend there and I had the Rum Row drink! They've impressed me before with cocktails that make you feel special and this was no exception! And it was awesome!!! Definitely two thumbs up!

So I came to South City Coffee to get some "quick coffee." I got the horchata latte, which was…read moredelicious, but my brother and cousin decided they wanted to get some special pour over that takes a while. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, so I don't know about these things. The ambiance is great. Modern looking building, cool coffee spot and has a bar connected to it. Lots of different seating, outdoor options. Nice flowers. Music's a little loud, but besides that, great place. Stop by.

If you're a donut lover, Glazed and Confused is worth the stop…read more We had a great experience here. My fiancé and son were even gifted two donuts by the kind woman behind the counter after my son excitedly shared he'd been helping clean up downtown for Earth Day. Such a thoughtful gesture!!! They loved the cinnamon bun and cereal killer donuts. The shop was clean and very busy, but service was quick and efficient. There are a few seats if you want to eat there, although it's more of a grab and go spot. Parking is street parking and can be tricky at times. They do offer a few gluten-free options, but nothing dairy-free. Overall, great donuts and genuinely kind service--we'd definitely return!

I've heard a lot about Glazed & Confused over the years. Very happy to share the donuts are…read moredelicious. Nice variety of flavors to choose from. Very affordable for the quality. Loved the classic cinnamon sugar.

This place is a staple when you are showing friends around downtown. They make so many sweets, and…read morethe woman behind the counter was giving us samples and explaining all sorts of things to us. My favorite is the chocolate-covered smores. So I had to get one. This place absolutely blew my partner's mind, 'kid in a candy shop' was exactly it. I will continue to bring friends to experience the greatness that is Sweet on Chocolate.

Amazing local business selling delicious chocolate delicacies! I had the pleasure of tasting their…read moretruffles and chocolate covered strawberries. You can absolutely tell that they use high quality chocolates for their products. The chocolate was balanced and smooth. I will definitely return so I can try their different truffle flavors and variety of chocolate treats!

So glad to have found a spot in Syracuse selling my favorite- Gifford's homemade ice cream! I wish…read morethey had a hard chocolate option that didn't have chili flakes in it at the time that I stopped. They did offer a vegan hard chocolate. The soft ice cream is delicious! Will come back later in the season to see if they have expanded their Gifford's flavors.

Lovely little ice cream downtown, generally relatively easy to find parking near by…read more I believe all the ice cream is homemade, they nornally have a handful of vegan options as well. Not sure if the waffle cones are homemade but if you eat ice scream slow like me-they are slightly thicker than normal which prevents your ice cream leaking out the bottom. I highly suggest the chocolate dip cone . They have a cast of rotating classic and seasonal flavors. Employees are always friendly and willing to answer any questions. Inside is clean with a fair amount of sitting. I also enjoy sitting outside and enjoying any live music happening in Clinton Square.

Buttery, crisp outside, and perfectly baked (like almost a smidge under so it's the perfect…read moreflavor/texture). I tried the chocolate chip easter cookie and the sprinkles added a little crunch that was super delightful in this cookie. The owner was very nice and they also have finger lakes coffee here which is the perfect pairing with your cookie. The cookies are $3.50 a piece, pretty normal for syracuse bakeries. They're not massive thick cookies, but they're a solid size. Great place to grab a little treat while you're in armory square or right after visiting the MOST.

I thought I'd reviewed this spot long back, but it seems like I'd forgotten. I'd tried Cathy's…read moreCookie Kitchen in the far distant past when I actually used to work in an office. We ordered an assortment, so I got to try a couple of different options. The cookies are huge, with plenty of toppings, and very tasty! My favorite was the Snickers. Because the shop is right in Armory Square, it makes the perfect midday or after-dinner treat. There's usually spots on Walton, so parking is never much of an issue.

Great neighborhood and downtown Italian bakery. Their Christmas cookie trays are always popular as…read morea gift.

Stopped in this week for a Pasticciotti and a chai latte. Biscotti's always has such a great…read moreselection and I love trying something new! If you're in need of a cake they have a large variety of flavors and most recently I got to try their tiramisu and it was delicious! I don't even like coffee but that cake was excellent.