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 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.

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.

I love them. They took excellent care of my wife, my uncle and myself. We had sprung the old man…read moreout of his nursing home for a bit of normalcy and everything from the croissants to the black coffee to the protein balls was phenomenal. Thank you for the incredible food and customer service, and for making my uncle have a nice break from his routine.

Very friendly staff. Good coffee. The breakfast sandwich was among the best I've had in Syracuse,…read morealbeit the priciest. Served on toasted Pastabilities stretch bread. Added the roast chicken which was exceptional and made all the difference. Wasn't sure what was going on with all the Tractor Supply buckets on the counter.

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.

Finding spots that are serene enough to get together with a couple of friends is never as easy as…read moreyou think, however when we walked into Kelsey's we knew that we'd found a new spot worth returning to. As we sipped our lattes and talked, we enjoyed the comfortable seats, the narrow table that allowed us to lean into each other as we gossiped, and the tall windows facing the street that were perfect for people watching. My only regret is not getting a breakfast burrito because I had major envy as some of my friends bit into theirs! No worries, it gives me (another) good reason to return!

Came home for a weekend and this new coffee shop popped up on my feed so we had to try it. It is a…read morevery cute place with ample, comfy seating and friendly staff. They have a ton of flavor shots to choose from which made the choices hard, but I went with my go to caramel latte which I loved. It was more bitter than sweet, but I love the taste of strong coffee so I enjoyed it. My boyfriend got a hot americano and loved it. The most important review is from my mom who got a hot spiced brown sugar latte: she never gets any flavors because she thinks they're too much but she LOVED this latte. They have a ton or pastry choices as well and a soup of the day! Definitely a great place to hangout and drink strong coffee.

This is such a bright, comfortable place to stop by for a drink or food or both. They were so…read morefriendly and helpful when I asked about their decaf and the milk substitute options. They have a wonderful variety of pastries and savory food in their cases and next time I will definitely Not Eat at home! So they have almond, soy and oat milk and they carry some Sweet Praxis vegan and gluten free items.

i love a good coffee shop to spend time with my friends but also to study in. that being said, the…read morelast time i was at this location it was very difficult to study. they were playing music pretty loudly and the workers were singing along, which is fine!! but, if you want to come here to study, just think about what i just said! again, it's a great environment and the people who work here are beyond lovely. the coffee is great and my friends typically get food and love it! it still gets 5 stars from me because it's a great coffee spot! just not my preferred spot for studying

Recess Coffee is the best coffeehouse in the area. Great vibes and drinks are always high quality…read more My favorite beverage of all time is the "Bees in the Frap" honey chai seasonal frappe. They have an amazing selection of roasted coffee beans and baked goods as well. Be prepared to wait in a line on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but it's worth it!!

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

One of the best bakeries in Syracuse! It is a chain but does have some spin on to it from the…read moreowners. Get there early for the most selection, as they bake daily. Its absolutely adorable inside and is a great place to relax, have a coffee or tea with friends or read. My go tos are the red bean and cream pastry and the kimchi croquette.

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

Personally this is my favorite Starbucks around. I'm okay with it not having a drive thru as I…read morealways was mobile ordering and walked in. The employees are the sweetest and really personable, never had a bad experience with them. This Starbucks is great for getting work done, very comfy, quiet when it comes to noise level most days unless you're there after high school gets out and the refills when you sit down are a bonus. I'm pretty simple when it comes to drinks, big fan of the espresso and their brown sugar cortado for something warm and I'm a sucker for iced coffee or cold brew. Unfortunately, with the way Starbucks increases their prices I won't get their lattes anymore, content with the iced coffee. I used to get their ham and cheese croissants all the time when they were around $3.50, now they're over $5 after tax and it's just not reasonable. The employees are my favorite part though and I will continue going back for iced coffee and for here refills.

I went there today and got a vanilla sweet cream cold brew, a strawberry cake pop, 2 ham and Swiss…read moresandwiches and it was all very good. Service was good and fast, they were accommodating and while I was there I believe it was the manager whom was giving employees breaks as well as having others maintain cleanliness in the sitting and waiting areas.

We usually pick Water Street Bagel as our go-to bagel spot just in relativity of its proximity to…read moreour home. We've had a few mixed experiences in the past but we do keep going back. The staff always seem to be hard at work as they are clearly in high demand. We were lucky this visit because all of the bagels were super fresh as it was peak busy hours. We also were lucky because we actually found parking quite quickly & didn't have to circle the block. I appreciate they offer sandwich options but I usually stick with a bagel & some form of cream cheese for myself because that's just usually my preference. This visit I got a rosemary salt bagel with salmon cream cheese. It was simple & perfectly what I was looking for that day. It's a beautiful space that is well lit & well decorated. It's easy to find them with their sign out front. It can get a bit crowded inside if they're busy but that's nothing to complain about it's just the reality of the space they are working with. Last note- it does always smell really amazing when you walk in there.

Updated review - I'm glad to say they seem to resolved the issues with picking up food - you can…read moreagain pick up by name on the shelving by the door. Orders are promptly ready, and the food is consistent and good. Also, while other downtown restaurants seem to be raising prices willy and/or nilly, the prices here remain very reasonable. I can't speak to the speed of ordering in person, but this now is a quick and affordable spot with tasty bagels and sandwiches.