Another great stop! I love to find the best doughnuts in places that I visit. Harrison Bakery was one of those stops and I was happy I was able to find it. It was about 1.5 miles from my hotel stay in Syracuse. Upon entry (see the pics), you can tell it is a business that distributes the doughnuts out. The back of the store is busy with guys packing and wheeling loads in and out of business vehicles. I ordered six doughnuts. I chose glazed and cinnamon and then told the clerk to finish it off. There was no drinks or coffee, other than skim milk, which I got. It was good because it was freezing cold. Doughnut places in Mass like to charge 2 or 3 dollars per doughnut. This was not the case at Harrison Bakery. After I entered, it seemed like the place got really busy. When I returned to my car, there were alot of vehicles in the lot than when I arrived. Price: Cheap Vibe: Friendly Service: Great...3 employees ready to take orders Parking: Plenty Would I return: Yes, I hope to when I come back for Notre Dame Football weekend vs. Syracuse weekend in November '26. read more

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Great bakery with free parking in a private lot! A German immigrant named Arthur Rothfeld opened this bakery in 1949. They have half moon cookies that are very popular. Their donuts are great! I really enjoyed the peanut butter and strawberry jam donut. The peanut butter was a nice sweet coating in a donut full of high quality strawberry jam. The raspberry donut was full of really good jam too. Service was good. The manager Andrea was helpful. It's a Kosher bakery. You save 4% if paying with cash. There's no seating. read more

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Got some half moon cookies and they were delicious! Soft cakey cookie with just the right amount of sweetness in the perfectly thinly spread icing. read more

Harrison Bakery - Half moons - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Right across from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart! Half moon cookie and chocolate peanut butter donut were my favorite. The cannolis were great too, just not as sweet after tasting the others and the outside could maybe be crunchier? The chocolate chip cookie was very sweet and crunchy. Prices were great, only $13 for all these items. The service was lovely and the ambience was vintage. Thank you Harrison Bakery! read more

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5 pastries for less than $8. Real, fresh, and fantastic taste. Dunkin donuts could never

Best in Syracuse lived walking distance and was hard not to visit Donuts are great as are half moons Not a franchise type Bread wow read more

I went in today and ordered 3 peanut butter and jelly donuts. They are to die for. I wasn't having the best morning, and the man working behind the counter was so kind! Love it here! read more

My experience has nothing to do with the employees. They were excellent! It was the half moons and brownies I am writing about. I ordered 6 brownies and 4 white bottom half moon cookies. I have had both of these items in the past from Harrison Bakery and both WERE delicious. The brownies were not moist, frosting was gross and not an appealing shade of chocolate. A store bought box mix is better! The half moons were stale, like they sat out for a week! The brownies used to be gooey and moist. They were to die for now! The half moons also used to be the best! Someone asked me if you changed the recipes! I spent $22. and I will spend my next $22. somewhere else! read more

i had been craving donuts for a while and finally had the time to stop and grab some yesterday. only stumbling upon this bakery as another option was not available. yet i'm so glad it was because this was phenomenal. the prices are low the cupcakes are to die for and the donuts do right every time. small store, slightly difficult parking lot, overall cute. nice and efficient employees. read more

All the baked goods look so delicious and the staff is soooooo nice. Jasmine or Jazmine, you are such a sweet soul and so wonderful. She made my first experience here so amazing. Such a sweet and calm person! read more

I'll start with the great. The staff have always been wonderful when I've come. They always appreciate the small tip I leave them. As a Brooklyn boy I always found it odd there was no tip jar, we do things differently where I'm from. The prices for their goods is extremely good. Syracuse, take note of this and cherish your establishments. I walked out with two dozen donuts & a single danish cheese for $25. A famous national chain charges I think over $2.25 for a subpar donut. When I visit Cuse, I always stop here but this past time I feel the donuts were not as fresh as they once were, this could be very biased due to my experience and I don't go that often, the regulars will have better input in quality of the years. But what happened below is why I'm no longer stopping in. Saturday the 27th I pull into the parking lot and see a woman outside asking for change, very normal for me where I'm from. I don't say anything. I came inside to do a good deed, bring my neighbor and his children a dozen of donuts and grab a dozen for my family and an army buddy visiting from the west coast. I'm in a good mood. I never give people change, I always buy food. I decided I'll buy a cheese danish for the very thin woman outside in the cold. I add that to my order. Total $25 gave $30 and told the Wonderful Woman who took my order to keep the rest for herself. As I walk out, I offer the woman the cheese danish. She declined it. In a very rude way saying "she doesn't eat desserts". Now toots, you're in front of a damn bakery. People are more inclined to give you food as opposed to money so we don't support your clear drug habit. In Brooklyn where I'm from, the people like that still take the food, say thank you as it's still a kind gesture with good intentions and tosses it when you leave. That being said, there is no issue at this point. I say, "ok, have a good day and walk to my car". If the owner would like to review footage, it's the black 4Runner with NY disabled veteran plates. As I'm getting into my car, the same woman screams at me. Saying "bounce b-I-t-c-h" and telling me I better leave. Of course I reply with every profanity known to man and leave. The next morning I go again to take two donuts for my drive back to Brooklyn. Guess who's there? Yup the same delusional woman. Asks again for change and I tell her, "not after the way you treated me yesterday, I'll probably never give someone anything again that asks". Then she says "why does this man come here? I walk inside, order my two donuts and receive great service from the gentleman with glasses, who I gave a $1 tip to in two donuts. As I'm walking out another customer in the waking into the parking lot of course hands her a dollar. I told him my experience and he still chose too, hey it's America do what you wish. But when this broad is here every day, it's because people keep giving her money. But hey, his choice. And I'll do as I wish. I will no longer be coming to a Harrison Bakery. If they allow a delusional person to sit for hours everyday on THEIR property to accost/ harass customers, they cleary do not value us as customers to have a great peaceful experience. The donuts & Black & Whites are not that good to have to ruin my vibe. It's their property. Harrison bakery is 100% responsible of who is on their property and for what purpose. Syracuse PD will have no issue with issuing a no trespass for this person who literally stands or lays against the brick wall all day. Keep in mind. This is coming from someone who literally grew up in homeless shelters from time to time, even a bit of time at the Vera house down the road. read more

This is a cool old spot located just outside of Syracuse city. I think it's been around since the 40's. Very cool old school sign on the pursued and sliding doors to enter. This is a no frills bakery - a lot of bakeries now just try to do too much. This place knows what they're good at and they stick to it. The half-moon cookies were awesome, as were the peanut donuts. I have to go back and try more donuts and pastries. The only thing I didn't care for was the cannoli, which I think had an odd tang to it that I just didn't like. Other than that, it's a real cool spot unique to Syracuse. read more

This place is good if you're looking for pastries or holiday treats. I love their cookies, cupcakes, half moons and bread. Before holidays, the line here can be out the door. I would recommend stopping by early to get your holiday treats. read more

Nice and friendly staff. Clean and displays of food appetizing Apple fritter with no apples? read more

Service is good but,,, the food is Just not what they used to be. More offen than not I recieve my order and when I get it home its stail. I always go for the gigantic chocolate chip cookies. They have stopped making them which is just as well. The last couple times I ordered them they were a lot smaller and did not taste anything like what I remember. This has turned into more of a doughnut shop than a full bakery. read more

Loved coming here!! Large selection of every bakery item you can think of! I came in for bread and left with a large box of pastries also!! Everything is delicious and fresh, the price is great too! The staff was very patient as I looked and they very nice and helpful. Highly recommend stopping in here! We'll be back, thanks! read more

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Stumbled upon Harrison bakery while looking for the basilica. Wow, what a treasure. Their glazed is amazing. Got a poppy seed roll and cannoli both were outstanding. Love this bakery they have everything including fresh bread. read more

Very wonderful and welcoming team! Enjoyed trying the half moon and the white macadamia nut cookie. read more

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Bad experience on Good Friday. Poor service and rude employees. My history with Harrison is on East Fayetteville Street where owners took pride in their business. I left 3 messages for owner Michael R. but none were returned. I believe he is living on his memories and complaints would ruin those for his family business. Not recommended. read more

Plenty of Day, old pastries sold as fresh nasty management. You don't know until you get the product home if you got day old or fresh, I tried to speak to management, but was rebuffed read more

It's been around forever and I love it. Pastries are great but the cheese cake is probably the best in the state and that's not an easy task considering New York cheesecake is known for nationally. read more

The first time I drove by this bakery I knew I needed to pop my head in and try it. I've visited three times now and it's consistently tasty. The big red signs screams "come try me!" and if you do -- you won't be disappointed! Located right in front of the basílica and a bus stop, they still manage to have a pretty big parking lot for their customers which I greatly appreciate. There always seems to be some foot traffic when I visit so you know this place is a local gem. Mask or vaccine is of course required to keep everyone safe and the glass cases keep the pastries safe from human germs. So far I've tried their half moon cookies, donuts, croissants, and cannolis. I know I'm going to have to visit again soon to try their pie. If you're looking for something sweet, this is your place! read more

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This bakery is a must if you're in syracuse. I've been going here since I was a toddler and still make sure to stop y for a poppyseed roll every time I fly into town. The variety is great and the staff are your true NY'ers. Get in and get gone. Grab a variety to figure out what you want more of the next time you go in, because once is never enough. read more

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I remember coming to this bakery as a kid with my dad and he'd let me pick a donut before dance class. I stopped in today on a whim and was filled with nostalgia. I love the colorful and classic assortment of treats that greet you through the glass containers. I love the friendly and efficient staff behind the counter. Cash and cards welcome, and there's a parking lot for customers. I chose three donuts, a half moon and a mini peach cheesecake. Thank you for the yummy treats and all the memories read more

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Harrison's Bakery is a Syracuse institution. I decided to stop in at random one Sunday for a sweet treat a while back. The options were a little overwhelming; there were about five large glass cases, all of which were fully stocked during my late afternoon visits. Normally, I'd take my time browsing and deciding, but given the circumstances, I didn't want to linger. There were other customers in the bakery, but everyone was wary of distance, and newcomers respectfully waited outside. The staff was all appropriately masked and gloved, and was also very nice. I opted for a chocolate whoopie pie and a Boston creme donut. Both were delicious. The whoopie pie was especially soft, and the donut was decadent. Looking back at my photos, I now realize that I overlooked the cream puffs- will definitely have to swing back around sometime to give those a whirl! read more

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This place is full of memories for me! Half moon cookies are The Big Deal, if you grew up in Syracuse. I visit this bakery any time I'm in Syracuse! read more

I called to order a cake that was listed on the website and they said it was no longer made. They did say I could order a different cake made of what was liked so I did. I arranged for pick up one week in advance. When I arrived, they said it wasn't ready but would be in 20 minutes. When I got the cake home, it was kind of frozen. Very disappointed for the amount of money spent on the cake. read more

We happened to be in Syracuse early in the morning and thought it would be great to find a bakery to pick-up a treat for ourselves. Found Harrison via Yelp and stopped in. OMG.... we only regret not buying more. We had no idea what a fantastic place we had stumbled upon. Every thing... I mean every one of the six treats we bought for the two of us(?) were amazing. Most surprising was the Prune filled roll- perfect. Not to sweet, not greasy or overly sweet. Although the poppyseed roll was also pretty damn tasty. The half moon cookies that were advertised on a sign in the front of building were indeed one of the best I have ever eaten. Even luckier, we were there while the St Patty day Green and White half moons were available. We have already decided, we are going to find an excuse to drive back to Syracuse just to visit Harrison!!! read more

Apparently the thing to choose is the black and white cookies I was brought here because I had to take something to a party but I was going to I bought that and the brownies and they were killed everybody was commenting how good they were I enjoyed them as well and I'm not a sweet person really. read more

I was in Syracuse for 3 days and stopped by Harrisons twice in those 3 days. They had a wide variety of baked goods but I ended up getting the halfmoons & headlight donuts. Halfmoons ($1.15/each): 3/5 Although very good, it wasn't the type of black&white cookie I prefer. I like the ones that have the white frosting like shellac & fudgy chocolate frosting. Both the white&black frosting were light & creamy which is delicious just not my preference. They have halfmoons with both vanilla & chocolate cake. Headlight donuts ($0.85/each): 4.5/5 All the donuts were super duper well filled. If you like light yeast-y krispykreme like donuts you might not like it! But I LOVED the texture of the donuts. It was light & had a slight chew to it and had enough structure to hold all the filling. I tried the boston cream donut, raspberry jelly w/powder sugar, and the pb&j donut. The only miss was the peanut butter frosting that didnt have enough peanut taste. But otherwise the donuts were perfect. The jams are definitely made inhouse and was slightly seed-y unlike the artificial goo you might get at other donut places. read more

So, on impulse, I pulled in to Harrison bakery for the first time, and WOW! I told one of the nice folks behind the counter it was my first time there, and they gave me a half-moon cookie to try. One bite, and I bought 4 more!! I also got a lemon cheesecake, which I'm really excited about trying. Also? A Korean war veteran was in the bakery. He was struggling a bit, working through his order and paying. The staff were so sweet and supportive. They helped him through the process, were patient, kind, helped him back to his car, and thanked him for his service. It really warmed my heart. Good people, here. read more

Harrison Bakery - Half moon cookie. OMG it's so good! - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Harrison Bakery is classic. An old school bakery (open since 1949) just outside of the city with case after case of the most delicious looking baked goods. So what are you in the mood for? A donut? They've got them all. Glazed. Headlights. Long John's. Jelly filled. etc, etc, etc. How about a brownie? Maybe one with chocolate frosting spread on top? b/c you can never have too much chocolate. Yes please! Halfmoon cookies? Voted among the best in the city and the state... And you get your choice of chocolate or vanilla cookie. Cakes. Italian Bread. Croissants. Muffins? Yup, they've got those too. or maybe you're looking for a danish?? A giant danish ring maybe? Filled w/ apples and COVERED in glaze. Is it for breakfast...or dessert? Idk but I need it in my life. I feel like it need it all. One of everything, please! Which sounds crazy but prices are on point...Donuts for 79cents, cookies for $1, etc. If you haven't visited Harrison's yet - what are you waiting for!? read more

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I asked for a baguette and they gave me white bread. I brought it back and they admitted that they never heard of a baguette. No refund was offered. They may consider educating their employees. read more

Harrison Bakery - This is a piece of a baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Best donuts in town....! Keep up the great work:) can't wait to get back to syracuse and pick up my half moons!

Harrison bakery is a great deal and a treat for anyone looking for sweets. I was introduced to them by a coworker who loves their brownies. Walking into the bakery you might think it's a bit run down. Yes, the decor is not great but they are all business. Donuts are all good, brownies are addictive, and the half moons are exactly as they were voted. Prices are better than mainstream stores and the people working are down to earth. Why just 4 stars? Maybe if the store front was a bit more clean and kept up. Parking is a bit tight and sometimes the store can get tight for Covid standards. read more

I love Harrison Bakery!! It's hard to just get one thing from there because everything is so good. I recently ordered my daughters baptism cake from here and everyone loved it. The prices at this bakery are very fair too. I wish it wasn't on my way to work because I am tempted to stop all the time. read more

Harrison Bakery - a variety of pastries in a box - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Gone downhill over the years. Doughnuts were below average. Cookies pretty good overall except the half moons which were also below average. Shame to see it. Nice people though. read more

This bakery used to be awesome and I'm obsessed with the half moons. But the customer service has really gone down hill. I called them this morning and asked if they were open. The girl got snippy and said "yeah", me: "ok cool, til what time?" Her: *huffed and puffed* "regular hours". The people that work here REALLY need an attitude check. My family and I have been coming here religiously for over 30 years and we get multiple baked goods every time we go in. VERY hesitant to even go back here if the staff can't even be nice when someone who spends money at your business asks you a simple question read more

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Walked in. Got a glazed donut and a Boston cream. Glazed was excellent. Light and the glaze was perfectly sweet. Boston cream was possibly the best I ever had. Filled through out with cream. Top tastes like actual chocolate. Donuts were fresh. No chemical taste like some chains have. And did I mention less that $3 for both donuts. I felt like I robbed the place. read more

Driving around Syracuse it's easy to spot the Harrison Bakery sign driving down Genesee Street. It's distinctive and eye catching - so our family pulled over to go explore the offerings of the bakery. Wow, are we glad we stopped! What a spread! This bakery offers such a variety of bread, cookies, cakes, and danishes, and donuts, and seasonal delights...! We were very impressed even before we got to placing an order. We ordered half moons (DO ITTTT), donuts, and danishes. Absolutely everything we ordered was amazing. Particularly the half moons. They're nothing like black and white cookies of other parts of the state. These are light and airy, with a great crumb. The frosting is just the right amount of extra sweet on top of the delicate cookie. This Friday when we visited, there was a steady stream of people coming in and out of the bakery, so there was always a parking spot available. I can't wait to go again! I'd attach pictures of the goods but we ate it all. read more

Harrison Bakery - Entrance off the street - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York