They don't call them black and white cookies here, they call them "half moons" at one of Central New York ' s best bakeries. Try the brownies with the chocolate icing! Mom's favorite since I was a child. read more

After many years of being away, I couldn't wait to revisit some of my fAvorite places. Harrison being one. I'm so excited to have their awesome rye bread for dinner tonight. I bought a whole bunch of things. Of course I had to sneak a cookie in my car. Only to find it a bit stale. I suppose a cup of coffee will make it all better. That's the only reason I didn't give them a 5. read more

A visit to Harrison Bakery is a must any time I go home. Like Pam P. says, it has some really delicious Polish baked goods. I confess, as a child I would ask my mother to buy an extra loaf of poppy seed bread (Makowiec) so I wouldn't have to share with my cousins at the holidays. The babka is wonderful, as are the prune and nut breads. The cookie trays are also staple in my house around Christmas. But Harrison Bakery is more than just Polish goodies. I've also enjoyed the half-moons and donuts as well. read more

There was a long black hair in the middle of my chocolate mousse cake but it's cool still bomb

It's a Polish Bakery - so get the Polish stuff. Babka roll is delicious, their plum and apple coffee cakes are amazing, the prune roll is good, but absolutely NOTHING beats the poppy seed roll. For their non-Polish items, I've had the half moon cookie and it was nice. Their cakes are good too. Basically, a holiday isn't a holiday without Harrison Bakery goods. read more

I grew up on HB goodies and bread. Some things have changed over the years, though. The pumpernickel bread seems to taste saltier than it used to. The quality just seemed a few notches better back then than what it currently is. Possibly new management and a change in recipes or quality ingredients? I loved going there as a kid and getting my free chocolate chip cookie and go back whenever I'm back in the state! read more

We went here on a Sunday because, honestly, the other places we wanted to go to were closed. My husband and myself both got cannoli. The filling I thought was quite good, but that was overshadowed by how soggy the shell was. My husband also got a donut, which he said was okay, I got a giant chocolate chi cookie, which was good. One of the workers also brought my 7 month old a teeny little ice cream cone. I wasn't thrilled, as she didn't ask, and hasn't had dairy yet, but I was able to avoid having him eat it without being rude, so no harm done. Mom and Dad shared the little cone though, and that was actually quite good. read more

During our annual Thanksgiving trip back home to Syracuse from Bethesda, MD, my wife and I stopped in for her favorite cookie in the entire world, the Harrison's Half Moon. She came home excited to bite in to the pillow soft cookie, but instead experienced almost a crunch. What, this couldn't be. Harrison's half moons do not crunch! Thinking maybe the cookies were stale, we brought them back and were given a fresh batch. Once again her mouth watering as she poised herself to bite into her cookie. Once again the dreaded crunch. Something has changed. The cookies this past week were overcooked or something. Please please please look into what might be wrong. We hate to see our Thanksgiving traditions change. On a positive note the donut and cup cake we bought were both moist a delicious. read more

AMAZING!! I'm from California and I was back east visiting. Someone told me this is the best place for half moon cookies. I called in the morning and asked for 2 dozen cookies to be packaged for a flight home. Got the cookies home last night and my mom (who grew up in Syracuse) is in heaven!! Thank you so much!!! Best cookies ever!! read more

I love Harrison Bakery!! My parents are both from Syracuse and fans of the bakery so I grew up on their chocolate chip and half moon cookies despite growing up Florida! Every time my relatives come visit they bring boxes of cookies and bread. Its a real treat! Great local bakery that been around for a long time! read more

Yummmmmm. Great bakery with fast service. Get the halfmoons or the giant chocolate chip cookies. They're the best. I'm very popular when I bring these to an event! Wonderful bread and rolls - rye, wheat, white, etc. - too and they will slice the bread to whatever width you choose. A Syracuse tradition not to be missed. read more

I stopped in to pick something up for my daughter's birthday. I had a very limited budget and the lady that assisted me was friendly, courteous and far surpassed expectations in helping me select something special for my daughter. She loved it all! Thank you! read more

Dont eat the fruit bar. It is made from hundreds of all different kinds of 2 or 3 day old doughnuts that are left over all mixed together with about a 15 lbs of sugar. This is a very average bakery with average goods. The staff is not very pleasant. The people that are return customers obviously have not had the opportunity to enjoy real baked goods made with real ingredients. Believe me, I know how this stuff is made. I would not recomment this place to anyone. And the owner...well, we wont go there! Harrison Bakery is "The Dollar Store" of bakeries. read more

Been a few times... take your lawyer because you are gonna get robbed! Got a french bread that had 1 foot that was about 1 inch diameter. The girl put it in the bottom of the bag to hide the fact that it was a piece of crap. On another visit I got donuts.... watch out! They have ones in the front of the case but they deal them to you out of the back of the case. I got 6 out of 12 of them that were more like donut holes than donuts. I could not serve them to guests, the kids would have gone to war over who got the loser donuts! Fact: the bakers put this product out. Fact: on 2 different visits they counter help doled the crap out of the back of the case where you couldn't see. 3. There is no way the owner doesn't train these people to do this since more than 1 person is doing it. Simply put, they are not worth the trip. Di Lauros has a much better product and they don't screw you when you are not looking. I wonder if the owner hires dealers fired from the casino to sell the cookies... 1 from the top and losers from the bottom of the stack! I will never go back. Go to Wegmans for a better, fresher, lower cost product with less travel time (Harrison is a special stop after all). Even if they have a product that you like the taste of (and some reviewers would question that too) they will give you a crap one just to rip you off. That is my opinion anyways. I have tried them multiple times too so they have earned the loss of business. They have other issues but I think the top 2 are reason enough to write the review. If you stop: taste test everything before buying and inspect each item purchased. read more

I have known about Harrison Bakery since they opened on West Genesee St.in Syracuse, when I lived right around the corner (dozens of years ago)! Altho' we live in Texas now....one of our first stops whenever we come up to visit family and friends, is to Harrison Bakery. The Half Moons, Cream Puffs, Prune Danish, Babka, Rye Breads, Rolls, Cakes, .......can I say EVERYTHING????? is top notch!!! Anyone who has ever lived in Syracuse and moves elsewhere, always stops in and picks up some breads and goodies to take back home! As we say in Polish, it is "Smacznego" (delicious) !! read more

I went in to Harrison bakery this morning hoping to nuy birthday cookies for my associates at thr mall. I really try to cater to local business is why I went to Harrison ..I asked if they could add Happy Birthday with a name to 3 cookies?? First they said yes. Than a no because whoever is in the back was busy making dough.?? I had $20.00 in my hand ready to spend..My last effort was I asked for maybe little something on a cupcake? Nope didn't have that either .Needless to say I walked out emty handed..Went to Wegmans.Thanks Harrison bakery for your personal service. read more

I stop in at Harrison's Bakery at least once a week. I always intend on only purchasing a loaf of Italian and French bread.... somehow when I leave I also have a dozen donuts, cookies and other treats.. Quality is impeccable and the owner Mike is one of the nicest people in the area! Highly recommend!!!! read more

Unless you live near this bakery. Taking a long drive in anticipation of really good cakes and pastries is a no-go

I went in Twice this week asking if they were baking soda bread as I'm having people over, not once but twice I could not get an straight answer why how do you not know this?? You are so close to Tip Hill. Very poor management in my mind St. Pat's Day is not new!! read more

The cannolis at Harrison's are perfect. For some reason every time I go anywhere for a cannoli the shells are just too hard. But at Harrison's, they are not too hard and not too soft. Their half moon cookies are definitely the best. I have had many half moons in my life but they always taste too much like cake. When I took a bite I thought to myself "oh my god, it's actually a cookie." It wasn't too crunchy or too soft. When I took my first bite I instantly stopped and asked my mom if my grandmother used to get these because it was an instant flashback and I remembered! When any food can make you do that, it wins in my book. I was very unimpressed with their donuts though, the dough was dark and chewy and there wasn't much flavor in them either. Their chocolate horns were mediocre as well. I wasn't sure to do 3 or 4 stars but because of the cannolis and half moons, 4 it is! read more

I just went to the N.Y. State Fair .and wanted you to know I always though your Bake goods was a big part of going your cookies and milk from the dairy building . Your cookies are the best and I miss them when I go to the fair .Wish you would come back Gladys read more

I've been eating Harrison's products since 1972. I've eaten bakery goods in 49 states and a dozen countries around the world, and Harrison's remains one of my very favorite bakeries. I've never had anything from there (and I've had most everything at one time or another) that I didn't find to be delicious. My personal favorite remains the brownies (the only "bought" brownie that I ever liked). But I also love the cakes, danish, donuts, breads, and rings. I never was a fan of moon pies, but that has nothing to do with Harrisons. Come to think of it, I guess I thought their regular pies were unremarkable, but there are so many other things that I love, it doesn't matter. Obviously everyone's palate is different, and all one has to do is to read the many reviews here to confirm that fact, but seeing all that was written, I had to throw in my two cents worth, too. Thanks, Harrisons, for nearly a half century of delightful eating, and keep up the good work! read more

Best rye (light or dark) in town. Chocolate quigleys and glazed donuts are like biting into a sugar filled cloud encrusted in sugar and frosting. There's a reason they've been around so long. read more

I called to place an order for a cake. The woman taking the order was very rude and had no customer service skills. I asked for a certain size of a cake & she said I can't order that size ( even though I've order a small cake before!) ok fine.. Then I asked for a marble cake, she said its not available,,,, um a bakery doesn't allow you to order a marble cake? What? Next I informed her I had a coupon. She kept asking who gave me the coupon which I replied the sales person whom I ordered a cake last time did. She kept wanting to know from a magazine or somewhere else,,,,, again I repeated myself.... I wasn't getting anywhere with this woman so I told her I didn't want the cake anymore. Hopefully the bakery can get better staff, the cakes have always been good, donuts have always been dry. It's a shame her terrible customer service skills prevented a sale. read more

Since I was a kid I have gone here for the 1/2 moons. They are still the best ones around...yum.

This bakery is as good as the now defunct White Eagle bakery in Schenectady, where I grew up. It's a pleasure to find an old fashioned bakery that still makes baked goods the old-fashioned way. Three thumbs up - nice job! read more

their frosted brownies are amazing! gotta try the butter brickle cookie too~i think that's what their called. i remember going there every Sunday after mass with my parents~i don't make it there very often now but when i do everything tastes just like i remember:) and the prices are very reasonable! i had them do my wedding cake. only negative is i fell the staff could be a bit friendlier. read more

Their half moons are the absolute best, I have never gotten a bad one. I also got the best "tie-dyed" cupcakes for my wedding. People still talk about them and that was a few years ago now. read more

The best bakery in Syracuse, cakes, cookies and breads are amazing, ice cream too. I think the customer service is great.

LOVE the half moons, donuts, babki, and pumpernickel bread!! My dad used to live near the bakery so he has such fond memories. He no longer lives here - he is out of state - and unable to get back easily. Mike - PLEASE ship out of state again, if only for the December holidays!! We did it for years and I'm very disappointed that you no longer do so... read more

Always love your stuff, but pretty disappointed in your apple fritters. Apple fritters should contain "Apples". the past few times I have gotten one there might be 1 or 2 little pieces. I wont be getting them anymore. read more

The cookie is a chocolate cookie with a fluffy white frosting with shredded coconut spingled on top. The cookie is just like a half moon (base). The whole cookie was soft and moist and delicious to the last bite. I hope my description is helpful. It was always a perfect Easter Sunday or Sunday treat when my parents stopped at Harrison Bakery. read more

We had a baby gender reveal party yesterday for our third child (and as it happens, our first girl!) and we could not have been happier with how Harrison Bakery handled the cake. Since we brought a sealed envelope directly from the doctor's office to the baker, even my husband and I didn't have any idea what our baby would be. It was very important to us that the cake was decorated without any outside indication of the color of the filling inside. They did a fabulous job with this, going so far as to put both colors along the outside in case the color from the filling leached out in any way (which it didn't). The cake was beautiful, and they followed the design instructions perfectly; it was even better than we imagined. Not to mention the taste- it was exactly as delicious and moist as we would expect something from Harrison to be. Great job guys! read more

I have wonderful memories of buying baked goods at Harrison Bakery after mass on Sundays, the best frosting in the world on fresh half moon cookies and cakes, free chocolate chip cookies for us when we were kids waiting for our parents to get their order, and delicious pumpkin cake in the Fall. No more--the six half moons I bought when passing through town yesterday were stale and dry--even the frosting was bad. They don't make pumpkin cake any more. They freeze, thaw and sell baked goods that aren't as good as what you can buy at a grocery store. I was so disappointed! read more

There bread and half moons are to die for. Probably one of the outstanding bakeries in the Syracuse area.

I stumbled upon this unassuming corner bakery in the "Polish Neighborhood" of Syracuse by accident. The front of the building was less than inviting with its large hazy window. The inside was equally unimpressive and sort of droll. I was greeted by staff, but they quickly revealed themselves as less than professional, alluding to profanity. That point aside, they were able to help me navigate the tremendous selection of baked goods. The volume of inventory was the most notable feature here. The presentation of the food was average, as if the high quantity of goods needed to be stuffed into the display cases, but the prices were well below expectation. The quality of the food was nostalgic. It was like eating cookies prepared by a grandmother at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Good or bad depending on your take of that comment. Overall, it's a quick cheap bakery stop that, if you happen upon, is worth the few minutes to grab a snack. Certainly not worth seeking out on its own. 3 Star is really for price and reminiscent feeling for me; could easily be 2 star. read more

I went to Harrison Bakery for the first time today, and let me tell you, it lived up to its amazing reputation. The girl at the counter was so cheerful and helpful! She helped me choose which pastry I might like and was very personable when putting the rest of my order together. And I was shocked that my total order was under $5! This place has amazing baked goods for so cheap. I also got a French baguette and oh my goodness I'm literally just eating it plain it is so amazing. Flaky outside, and inside so moist it's like cake. Definitely becoming a regular customer! read more

I ordered a cake for a special occasion for the first time from Harrison in May. I ordered a marble cake with strawberries, custard and butter cream frosting. They were going to charge me up to $50 more to draw a shirt and stethoscope on it, so I said don't bother, and I had made the name tag that I wanted on the cake. All they had to do was draw 2 simple things. The extra "decorating fee" would have been on top of $58.00 for a half sheet cake. The cake was terrible, the frosting was not butter cream as I ordered, it was a thick nasty and way to sugary and the cake itself was just awful. The cake was a complete disappointment and I won't be ordering from them again. This was for such a special occasion and it was so discouraging to have the cake turn out so bad! read more

Lived here 41 years and never tried it before, now I know why! Half moon cookies were stale, hard on the edges. The raisin bread had a huge air pocket all the way through the bread so only had about half a loaf and it was plain tasting. Will not go back! Have talked to other people lately who have had a bad experience! read more

Something at Harrison Bakery has changed! I had a not so great experience towards the end of 2013, actually several back to back experiences where they were constantly out of products. Simple products too, croissants, poppyseed rolls (which I love), and their delicious macaroons had all seemed to become almost seasonal. I decided 2014 was a new year and took one last chance. I stopped in and their shelves were full of every yummy treat I wanted! The croissants are now huge, a size that I hadn't seen in years there, and poppyseed rolls was not only on the shelves, but better then I had ever remembered! They just poorer out of their golden sides and everyone at work loved me for bringing them in. I just want to say Harrison Bakery has redeemed itself as I have been back several times now and have never left without what I went in for. So thank you! read more