I go to Serendipity Cafe an unhealthy amount- at least twice a week for the past year. I'm a former…read morebarista, so I can be pretty snobby about lattes and they have the best lattes hands down. Every season they have a rotating latte menu and they never miss. I've attached pictures of two March specials I had- it's a shame these are the only photos I have, but the lattes are so good I chug them before I can get an aesthetically pleasing photo. Aside from the coffee, the pastries are excellent and their breakfast sandwiches are cheap, hearty, delicious. No other cafe compares in CNY.

This little cafe was difficult to find but delicious once we found it - it is attached to the ice…read morecream stand with a small sign on the front! I was intrigued by their small loaves of home made sourdough and had to get one and I don't regret it. I tried the cookie dough cold brew and my friend tried the matcha with cold foam on top and we were both very impressed. Their menu has many options that I would love to go back and try them all! They also have a little gift shop area with merch, candles, etc and also all very cute. The place is very open and clean and lots of potential for some cute decor. We took our drinks to Chittenango Falls and it was the perfect little spot!

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.

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.

Delightful experience from start to finish! Walking into…read morethis gem of a cafe is like walking into the wood cabin of my dreams - warm, inviting atmosphere with the scent of brewing coffee and tea, filled with local artisan products and two yoga studios up the back stairs. The space is clean, cozy, and comforting! The owners and staff are amazing as well! Everyone is so welcoming, friendly and patient. The owners are very knowledgeable about their coffee and tea products; Christina is in charge of the tea (and yoga) and makes her own blends, and John is in charge of the coffee and roasts the beans in house. You can absolutely tell how much care and knowledge both put into their craft and their products. I had an iced brown sugar shaken espresso, and it was exceptional! Smooth and balanced, the perfect amount of sweetness! It was, hands down, the best coffee drink I've ever had! I can't wait to come back to try their single origin coffee next time!

After finding a nice free piece of street parking right outside I entered in to this cozy little…read morecafe. It's homey with lots of wood and plenty of seating. At the counter they have a case of baked goods, I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll, but my partner found it too dry. The employees were super nice, which is always a plus at a business where customizing your order is part of the process. I will say that the pu-er tea late that I ordered was very weak. Even with a cinnamon brown sugar flavor shot it felt lacking. They sell a large variety of loose leaf teas, shirts, granola, and other goodies. For those who are religious, they have a prayer board where you can write prayers and hang them up. If I was going off just aesthetics the place looks great, but the tea was lacking, and the cinnamon roll only appeased 1 out of 2 people so I think I'm forced to give it a 3 out of 5.

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.

Excellent ambiance and great variety of tea and coffee. The…read moreenergy balls are to die for.

Highly recommend. I've taken several classes here - yoga, wall, breath work. Instructor/owner is…read morevery knowledgeable and makes the classes enjoyable. I also recommend their tea bar.

How is a rest area drive-through coffee shop not going to be open at 6:15 PM on a weeknight?…read more There's absolutely nothing at the drive-through that states that it's closed. That's a pretty crappy customer service.

Rest area coffee spots typically get a bad rap. Frustrated travelers, inflated prices (supply and…read moredemand) and long lines. This one is just perfectly fine. No complaints. Good coffee

My new favorite place for birthday desserts. I sent an inquiry the week of and they were able to…read moremake a 6" round cake and a dozen cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party. Not only was the design perfect (Rapunzel theme), it was DELICIOUS. I ordered a simple chocolate cake with vanilla frosting thinking it would be boring and not many people would be interested in it but was wrong. Everyone raved about the flavor. The price for this order was also very reasonable compared to many places. Absolutely recommend!

Extremely friendly & knowledgeable staff, with amazing cupcakes, cookies, and cakes! Great…read moreturnaround when ordering cupcakes or cakes for events! Great for birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, surprises, and any celebration needing cakes! Located right in Manlius, right across the street from their current location! They have been there a long time and just upgraded their location across the street from where they were!

I had surprisingly never been, we popped in around 10 am - still had plenty! This is definitely a…read morelocals/no frills spot. I had been craving a cinnamon donut - I got it! The long version of the jelly's were awesome, so much powder. I know the dogs loved their plain one! CASH ONLY!

Looks like it hasn't changed much over the years. Their online menu implies they also sell raised…read moredonuts but they only sell cake donuts, which I'm not a big fan of. That being said I got a pineapple donut and it was delicious. They have their own small parking lot.