This place was great. Waffle was nice and soft, chicken was crispy and cooked perfectly, seasoned beautifully. The service was also great and staff were helpful. The atmosphere was kind of great and the seats and furniture were pretty cool. read more

Ver decent chicken and waffles. Have some southern flare while also putting a twist on many of their dishes. Very robust and hands on restaurant if you choose to eat inside. A lot of history at the place and overall enjoy my chicken and waffles every time I'm in here. They also have concerts which is pretty cool and overall just unconventional. Wait times and service are usually okay and the concerts are usually pretty cool. read more

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Great place. The only issue I had was that I had to wait for my coffee until my foos was done. Food was great tho and ambiance is great too

Went on a Thursday just before noon and walked straight up to the counter to order, no line. We were called up for the food shortly after, so the wait time was decent too. Everyone loved the waffle they picked out, NUM! The strawberries were fresh in the Star Child, the potatoes were seasoned perfectly in the Classic Brekki, but the sausage was Italian, not the typical breakfast sausage, so no one cared to eat that. The pulled pork was saucy and delish! The James Brownie is definitely a tasty sweet treat, the banana waffle was savory with great texture and the Bootsy brunch was like a scrumptious breakfast sandwich. Everything was great and we will be back! read more

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Funk n' Waffles had been on my list for several years and it certainly did not disappoint. I took a Food Road Trip from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse (something that I suggest to everyone) and enjoyed every moment of our experience at Funk N' Waffles! We even got to meet the owner, Adam, who was amazing and suggested places for us to check out while we were in Syracuse! The service was so quick and phenomenal. Truly, this was a wonderful experience from beginning to end and I hope that if you find yourself in Syracuse, you check it out and the live music. We ordered the Jive Turkey (A Stuffing Waffle, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey, Gravy, & Cranberry Sauce), the All Shook Up (Bacon Buttermilk Waffle, Bananas, Honey, & Peanut Butter), and the Bacon, Brie & Basil Waffle (Served with a side of Apricot Marmalade). Wow. That's truly all I can say. The waffles did not disappoint, they were all so delicious and unique in their own ways! I wish the Brie on my waffle was melted a little bit more but I didn't even mind because the flavor was phenomenal. The Jive Turkey was popping hot and left us completely studded! I definitely recommend getting 1/4 or 1/2 sizes of the waffles if you want to try multiple. Funk n' Waffle lives us to the hype and I cannot wait to plan my next Food Road Trip to try even more waffles! The vibe was amazing, the music was electric, and the waffles were unlike anything I have ever had before. Check it out if you have the chance! Happy Eating!! read more

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Delicious lunch! We had waffles with turkey and mushed potato with gravy sauce and waffle with smoked salmon and sour cream. Both are delicious! read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Waffle with turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy sauce + waffle with smoked salmon with sour cream - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I order from him at least once a week, and I was sitting outside at the tables and and chairs and he called me a bitch and accuse me of kicking in his door. He's very racist very unprofessional with disrespect. read more

Funk 'n Waffles - The girls that kicked his door in - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We are from Ca and were in NY for a couple of days. The food out here sucks compared to what we have in CA and we are big foodies. However, on our last day we found this place and it was delicious! Everything we had was amazing and if we are ever out here again, we will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Very great breakfast place to go with friends and family, classic waffles with fruit and whipped cream were superb!!! Staff were extremely sweet and helpful! Would recommend!!! read more

Stopped in for breakfast the other day and had a great meal! We shared the following: Chicken tenders and waffles-light and fluffy waffle and good chicken tenders. Banana bread waffles- so good!!! Wish I had gotten a full size one for more leftovers! Service is at the counter and you get a pager to let you know when your food is ready. read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I came to Syracuse for the weekend and went to try out funk and waffles. I wasn't sure what to order so I asked for a recommendation from the owner, and he told me about the Bulgogi (Not sure if that is how it is spelled) waffles and they were absolutely amazing. We watched the open mic event while eating food and it was definitely very unique. read more

It's a cute and quirky restaurant but the was great an the coffee. It's a lil overwhelming on what to order it's so many options. It's kinda self service but the cashier was very helpful. read more

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I was told to check out Funk N' Waffles, a new spot in downtown Syracuse that was featured on an episode of drive-ins Diners and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri. I'm not a huge fan of Fieri, it's hard to trust someone's opinion when it comes to food, when that person never has any bad comments to say about any of the restaurants he visits. According to him, every restaurant he visits is fantastic! When I arrived, I saw that the line was really long, so it brought hopes that the food must be good. While waiting in line for what seemed longer than 10 minutes, I decided to chat up some of the other customers to find out what their experience was like. Not only did it seem like it was everyone's first time, but it also seemed like it was filled with nothing but teenie boppers, just hanging out with their friends. I ordered the 3 piece tenders, and also an order of their seasoned ÿìwaffle fries which seem to be a copycat of Chick-fil-A. The girl taking our order was very polite and helpful. I will say that for the kinds of food they serve, the prices are a little high. After waiting 40 minutes for a three-piece tender and waffle fries, one of the other employees noticed I have been waiting a long time, and decided to take it upon himself to put our food out next. All of the employees were very nice, which at least made the 40-minute wait a little more bearable. The cook behind the counter hook me up with a few extra tenders for the wait, which is always appreciated. Unfortunately, when I got back to the car and checked out the food, the chicken tenders were so overcooked that they were completely unedible. The waffle fries were cold, but had a good flavor and crispness. The flavoring on the chicken tenders seem to be an homage to Dave's Hot Chicken, but unfortunately doesn't land anywhere even close to being as good. I wasn't sure if it was the chicken being so overdone that gave it a strange flavor, or if it was the rub that they put on them, but it leaves a weird aftertaste in my mouth. Or I visit this establishment again... probably not, this is one spot that I would definitely end up skipping in the future. It's pretty bad when I tell you to save your money, and just go to KFC. 1/5 stars. read more

Waffles in 15 different varieties All delicious and fresh with organic ingredients From appetizer to main meal and desert all greatc read more

I'd give this place a 3.5, but I have yet to go to a concert here so I'll preface by saying I don't think I got the full Funk 'n Waffles experience. The food is pretty good. I got the chicken and waffles and was a bit surprised by it. I was expecting the chicken to be kinda mediocre compared to the waffle but I found myself enjoying the chicken a lot more than the waffle! The chicken tenders are nicely seasoned and cooked. The waffle is good, but left more to be desired coming from a restaurant with "waffles" in the name. If I get a chance to come back here again I think I'll try one of the more unique waffles and adjust my rating accordingly. Got the apple pie milkshake and was kinda disappointed. It's vanilla ice cream with an apple syrup that is way too sweet and artificial tasting. The staff were professional and very helpful. Wait time to order was long because they only had one person at the register who was also handling other things around the restaurant. They seemed to be short one or two people. Maybe I came in on a day when someone called out last minute. Who knows! Overall, I had a good experience though. I'll need to come back for a concert! read more

Easily the coolest breakfast joint I've ever been in. Plays 70's Funk, serve unusual waffles combos and evidently serve a large selection of fine ales and Lagers later in the day At night, they host some of the best live music in town because, of course they would. read more

5 stars is a lot for a counter order clear your own table breakfast spot, but this one deserves it all. The music funky all the way, the art also super funk, the waffles pure fire! The three of us had a banana Nutella waffle (full) , a banana bread waffle with blueberries & walnuts 1/2 waffle, a vegan egg & cheese sandwich, and a full chicken & waffle with real maple syrup. My husband was super skeptical but left with a super happy belly. My kiddo was happy, and this mama loved it all so much. We walked in and didn't know to go to side two to get in line to order (menus on the counter at the front of the line) you grab your own table silverware, napkins and get a little buzzer for when your food is ready. You clear your own table at the end and again I can't say how good the flavor profiles were for all of our choices. Bonus there were tons of vegan options and the prices were very reasonable and you can even get two 1/2s of different waffles so go sweet on 1 savory on the other = best of both funkadelic worlds read more

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We were in town for a quick vaca. Came in for a quick bite. Atmosphere is awesome. Food is awesome. Service was awesome. Had the Jive Turkey. Wow, what an amazing dish. Will be back again next time in the Cuse. Good job guys. read more

The food was delicious! Service? 2 of 10. I will save you the long drawn out story and say this: I paid $100 to seat myself, place my own order, pick up my own fix, my own order from the kitchen, grab my own napkins, silverware, water/other drinks; THEN clean up my own dishes and wipe my own table. I'm good. I paid them to watch me do their jobs. Why do you need 25 house staff? I did all the work?!? Never again. THEY WEREN'T EVEN HOSPITABLE. Just present bodies in the space to remind you where to put your own dishes. Y'all can keep that foolishness. read more

Ok so let's talk waffles.... cane back into town for work. Ate dinner early and just wanted something sweet for dessert. Came across this place. So I decided to get a banana bread waffle... yes banana bread waffle! Throw in some blueberries granola and some PB.... add a scoop of coffee ice cream and the magic begins! PB & Blueberries is one of my favorite combos and is very unknown to people, so here I am spreading the word about it! Come here, so many choices, sweet and savory, breakfast and dinner.... 2 thumbs up!! read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Banana bread waffle! - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My girlfriend and I were shopping down at the Soundgarden and decided to stop by Funk n Waffles for a bite to eat on a Sunday afternoon. What can I say? This is the first review I've left on Yelp in... ever. It was a standout experience. We walked in and the place wasn't too busy, but the atmosphere was abuzz - there was a jazz band playing in the other room. The staff was very friendly and greeted us with a smile. It was our first time here and the menu was a bit overwhelming - but after a quick look I noticed that there were two items that had been featured previously on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: the classic chicken and waffle plate, and another - more unique - option: the Jove Turkey: a plate consisting of a waffle made out of stuffing, topped with classic Thanksgiving fixings (mashed potatoes, turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce). And, of course, the lady wanted a mimosa. We placed the order, relaxed to some modern jazzy tunes being played 10 ft from our table, and before you know it the food was ready. We picked it up, sat down, and dug right in. I loved every bite, as did she. Syrup was readily available at the table for her chicken and waffle plate, and the Jive Turkey was piping hot and delicious. More delicious, in fact, than my mother's own Thanksgiving meal (but don't tell her that!) Highly recommend if you're in the area. It's worth the hype. read more

Funk 'n Waffles - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This is a fun place to go for waffles. They have a large menu so there is something for everyone. I like the Iron Lion Zion waffle which is a buckwheat waffle with fruit. It's definitely one of their more healthier waffle items. But if you're in the mood for something a bit sweeter, check out the James Brownie waffle which is a chocolate waffle with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. I also suggest trying one of their beverages. I tried the purple haze and it was delicious! read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Iron Lion Zion Waffle - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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This is my FAV-or-ITE breakfast spot. The waffles are ALWAYS fresh, hot and fluffy. The wings are PERFECTLY cooked and the sauce...OMGEEEEEEEE!!! They are not called the Funk n' Waffle for no reason. They musical selections being played are amazing! This is a small place, so be prepared to either be there early or stand in line (which moves fast). read more

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Novelity joint. Good food. Rather expensive but quality is high. Very very busy during breakfast. The chicken wings were hot and fresh. They were seasoned and breaded, not my favorite type of wings but they were decent. Tried the banana, bacon and peanut butter waffles (aka Elvis).... really odd combo of flavors. Smoothies were decent but needed more fruit and ice. I'm glad they are popular cause of Triple D but the combo of fried chicken and waffles just isn't my thing. read more

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Cool place that has a lot of very interesting and savory dishes. Full bar is available if you'd like to partake. Bring your appetite because the food is phenomenal. read more

This place was an amazing find! Just a couple blocks from our hotel and probably one of the best meals of our trip. The flavor of the chicken was deliciois and juicy. Their special spicy syrup was AMAZING bringing all the flavors together. I tried to go back the day before we left to get a meal to go for our travel day... but alas we were too late and they weren't open. read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Chicken & waffle - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We came here because of the name but will come back for the food. Got the 1/4 jive turkey, waffle, stuffing, mashed potatoes , turkey and gravy. Amazing read more

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Great service and food for a group of 9! We came in around 10pm on a Friday and were promptly seated. No complaints among many chicken and waffles plates, milkshakes, and Shirley temples. Food delivery was quick and pleasant. Blaring jazzy tunes played through a connecting section of the building. read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Chicken & Waffle, Lavender Latte, Shirley Temple - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Back in a previous life I used to hang out here to watch bands play, or for open mics. I was in college, and never had the extra cash to actually eat while I was here. Only years later did I realize their food was actually a huge deal. The place runs more on fun and innovative ideas than high quality food or ingredients. Their strong points are the variety of waffles, and their chicken wings and tenders. For most other things you're getting diner quality ingredients. This is in no way a deal breaker when you look at the finished product or the overall price. The most important thing to consider while ordering is the type of waffle you want. That's going to be your takeaway from whatever meal you get. The first thing I tried was the Jive Turkey. They make full on waffles out of the stuffing, then pile it with turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy. The deli turkey and instant potatoes, while they always make for a good meal, served as a reminder that this is a waffle place first, everything else is toppings. The stuffing held up great and made a great waffle/base for the meal. I can see why it's so popular. The Chicken Parm was a swing and a miss. Maybe they just messed it up, but the spaghetti never really held up in its waffle form, the meal broke down to clumpy spaghetti with chicken tenders on top. At least their tenders are awesome. The Falafel Waffle was one of my favorites, but it wasn't available on their menu to order online, so I had to call it in. I didn't see it on their display menu when I went in to get it either, I don't know what's up with that. But they were definitely able to make it for me when I called. The flavor is toned down a bit, and it's breadier than regular falafel, so I'm guessing it was tamed a bit for waffling. The tahini is a bit grainy, which leads me to believe they make their own. That's a total guess, but usually store bought tahini is creamy af. I've only tried it with the Israeli salad and tahini that came with it by default, but it all went so amazingly well together, I couldn't imagine a better way to order this. I have to imagine the pulled pork waffle was more of a menu afterthought. It's just a buttermilk waffle topped with generic pulled pork. There was nothing really unique about it. If you're going to go custom, I say go banana bread batter. I'll never make regular waffles again. Just beware, they charge by the item, and starting at everything above the waffle itself. So add $1.99 for maple syrup, another $2.29 for a sealed 1.5 oz cup of peanut butter, bananas $1.99, etc. Even whipped cream. I thought that was pretty obnoxious how quickly that added up. Ignoring the cost though, they have a lot more sides than I'd ever considered. You can create pretty much anything you're looking for. I'd never really had a proper chicken and waffle experience, but I knew I had to try it here because Guy Fieri fist bumped over it. Their waffles and their tenders are their best assets, why'd I wait so long to try them together? The order comes with their house sauce, which is like a sweet and spicy syrup. I ordered a side of maple syrup for backup. You can't have this without the house sauce, I absolutely insist on it. Last of all is dessert. Their brownie waffles are amazing, and they go well with ice cream. We ordered the James Brownie off the menu, but next time I want this to go, I'll definitely just ice cream it myself when I get home. Outside of the menu entrees, they have great wings. They're small, but breaded, very soft, and spiced just right. You have to eat them with the house sauce. Great fries as well. Regular breakfast items are on the menu. (Spoiler Alert: "Yolko Breakfast Cafe" is a ghost kitchen from here you'll find on delivery apps, covering the regular breakfast items.) One time we ordered a Cuban sandwich and were blown away by how good it was. I just got something regular, I didn't get into adulting it up with booze, but you can! If possible, this is definitely a place you want to eat inside. The food mostly holds up to go, but you lose the whole atmosphere and a lot of the presentation. They have a million things to try, and as long as you go with your gut I don't think you can go wrong. read more

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Went here for the first time recently and I love the food, the vibe, the look and the food (again.) The decor of art and music is kinda submersive, and one day I'd love to return for some adult smoothies and listen to a good band and have more waffles! Only downside was that the tables didn't get bussed very well and it wasn't very clear about whether you should leave plates on tables afterwards or not so it led to messy areas, but the food definitely made it worthwhile!! read more

Great little breakfast place. Delicious waffles and bacon. Great coffee and super casual. We went on a Monday and there was no wait. read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Crepe Expectations Waffle - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

It was our first time visiting. And we were so excited to have our cheat lunch I found it a bit unique to be able to order waffles in half size instead of full size. And we loved the taste! Only one thing, I'd like to request the restaurant is to leave a towel or wet wipes on the table if it's possible. Because is was a busy lunch time and no one had time to clean up empty tables so the table was a little sticky. If we have a towel or wet wipes on the table, it would be nice. But We'll definitely come back again tho! read more

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Thanks for saving my life, Funk 'n Waffles! We attended a concert on a Tuesday night, and after the show my cousin and I were pretty starving. There weren't any restaurants near our venue so we ended up ubering to a bar, only to find out that they stopped serving food. The bartender suggested we take a walk down the street though, and we trusted Funk 'n Waffles the most, judging by the tables full of patrons. We were cutting it close to closing, but the employees were super cool and friendly. I ended up getting a 1/2 Monte Cristo (buttermilk waffle with fried egg, ham, and swiss) and my cousin ordered 1/2 Jersey Shore (buttermilk with a scoop of ice cream). I'd say we waited about 20 minutes for our waffles. They absolutely hit the spot - the waffles were perfectly cooked, and I liked the unique 'toppings'. This was perfect late night comfort food that ended up not being too overly filling. They also serve cocktails here (but the bar area was closed by the time we got there, sad face), have an espresso bar, and live music nightly! If I were a Syracuse native, I would definitely find myself coming here on a frequent basis, but I'm definitely glad to have been able to experience this place as an out-of-towner! Will definitely keep this spot on my radar next time I'm in the area! read more

Our latest trip here was a disappointment, they must be super short staffed, food took forever and poor kid at the register kept having to fix kitchen mistakes, there was no water, salt or pepper out, no spoons, all the tables were pretty dirty/sticky, just lots of random issues. When food finally came up the waffles were hot and eggs/potatoes were cold. read more

Delicious! So many waffles and toppings (sweet and savory) to choose from and a variety of other food as well. They also serve cocktails and milkshakes with alcohol. Half of the restaurant has dark lighting (like a bar scene) with a person singing live and the other side is well lit and more quiet for casual dining. Guy Fieri has been here as well! read more

Funk 'n Waffles - Restaurant front - New American Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Yum and yum! The service, food, and menu options are awesome! vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful. The beautiful artwork on the walls and the funk jams helps this place live up to the hype. I only wish I came in the evening to hear the band. Home fries and waffle anything are super yummy . Nice pours from the bar and friendly staff. It's is service with a smile, but be prepared to service yourself. I will definitely stop by again when I'm in middle NY. read more

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This spot has good food and drinks. I've been here for both breakfast and dinner. I recently had the turkey waffle which had all the toppings on top of the waffle. It was a great filling meal. This is order at the counter quick service, with plenty of seating. One side of the place is the dining and the other side has live music and the bar. read more

Such a fun, funky and delicious spot. Went for an early Sunday breakfast, shortly after they opened. Got a table, then went to counter for coffee and hot beverages- they did not have table service. I think that's the standard- but maybe it's a COVID thing? Then we went back up and ordered our food. When our little "call button" vibrated and flashed we want back to the counter to get our goodie's. Food was great, chicken n waffles. Waffle with bacon in the batter. Multiple options on the waffle batter- whole wheat, sourdough etc. After eating we were unsure if we needed to bus our own dishes or not. We did. Hope someone wiped down the table. Great place, great food - great prices - now stop reading this feeble review , get in your car and GO! read more

I first heard about Funk 'n Waffles from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. It looked unique and had a cool point of view. A guy that was in a band, Sophistafunk, opened a music venue/ restaurant that specialized in every kind of waffle you could imagine. Since Syracuse isn't too far from me I had it ear marked for when I was able to visit. When you first arrive you will notice there are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. This place is also a bit historical, casual and self service once you place your order. You can tell it caters to college kids and has a very laid back atmosphere. Next you will be blown away by the menu. It is huge and has every waffle combination you could ever imagine. Some interesting combos were jive turkey which was a stuffing waffle with thanksgiving dinner piled on top, chicken parm waffle which incorporates spaghetti into the waffle and is topped with marinara sauce and chicken parm, and sweet offerings which utilize brownie batter and banana bread as the waffle base. There are also other breakfast add ons, sandwiches, fries, milkshakes and brunch cocktails on the menu. We chose the half portion, yes they allow you to choose half or full sized portions, of chicken and waffles and all shook up, made gluten free with buckwheat waffle batter, which had bacon in the waffle, toppings included peanut butter, bananas and honey. We put in our order and were given a buzzer for when our food was ready. It wasn't that busy when we were there and the food was ready in about 10-15 minutes. The waffles were hot and fresh, the toppings and portions were generous. Neither of us could finish and we were very full. Most people would be satisfied with a half portion. We felt pricing was reasonable for what you got. All in all we left full and happy. It was great to be able to choose a half portion. Plenty of options for everyone and gluten free and vegan menu items made it easy to order. I'd like to check out a show here sometime if I make it back to Syracuse. read more

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Wow Spectacular! One of the best breakfast experiences in Syracuse we've found. Basic waffle is pure heaven... add some Stevie Wonder and Chaka Kahn and you can't help but feel happy all day! read more