I'm a big fan of Ernie's Salt City Cafe. Ernie is always kind and you can tell he takes pride in…read morehis food because it comes out tasting delicious! I don't mind waiting a little longer for a gluten free breakfast sandwich knowing that he cracks eggs fresh on the griddle every time. The sandwiches do not leave you feeling hungry! The loaded tots are truly loaded and could easily make another meal. It feels like highway robbery getting such a delicious, non frozen sandwich for the same price as a lousy Dunkin equivalent. This is a hidden gem tucked away in the first level of an office building. They have great specials, huge portions, and I love supporting a smaller business. I've heard great things about their catering! Looking forward to trying their lunch next.

Wanted to grab a quick sandwich. Found this place on accident. I had the caprese sandwich. The…read morestretchy bread it was onvery good. The mozzarella and greens were fresh. Prices are very reasonable. The only knock is this place is in an office building and hidden. It's tough to find. Worth a shot if you're in the area.

It's a grocery, no it's a cheese store, wait it's a deli. Many crafty items, unique flavors and…read morefoods from all Over NY some of which you will recognize if you explore NYS like I do. Muranda Cheese from Waterloo, New Hope Mills pancake mix from out Auburn way and many more foods and drinks for sale here. Fresh baked goods line the window case as well. Something for everyone in a very clean and organized store that makes you feel like shopping and seeing everything there is. Not a big place but has plenty to offer. Staff warmly greet everyone as they enter and offer to answer questions or help find things as needed. Personal service with a smile!

The Tasting Room is a bar/restaurant that is owned by Epicuse. My friend and I went there Tuesday…read morenight for their Downtown Dining Week special. This was a first visit for both of us. We walked in at 5pm on a Tuesday and had our choice of tables. We picked a small table next to the wall to be further away from the chill of the door opening. We were greated immediately by the sweet bartender who was also taling care of the tables at that point. At the table there was a carafe of water and glasses. I can't tell you how much I appreciate when restaurants do this. I drink a lot of water and it's nice to have it available. The ambiance of the room was nice. Candle on the table, string lights throughout, and local artwork on the walls that feature a new collection each month. Our server/bartender got our drink order right away. I had a glass of wine and my friend ordered one of their cocktails that she said was amazing. For the dining week special we each got an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $30. Appetizers Goat Cheese with Roasted Beets. Overall delicious. The goat cheese was very overpowering though so it may benefit from more beets, maybe an addition of a beet sauce, and or some sort of cracker or pita. Cheese Tasting Plate. Delicious. Could use more that 3 crackers. Best bleu cheese I've ever had. It literally just melted in your mouth. The jam that came on the plate was fantastic and unusual. Some sort of bacon jam that was really smoky. My friend liked it so much she tracked it down next door in Epicuse to purchase it. Entree We both ordered the Chicken and Jambalaya. I'm not a person who ever orders chicken but I really wanted the jambalaya. Lol. Both were fantastic. I do not like Chicken with skin usually but the skin was so fantastically crispy, the chicken was tender, and that jambalaya was amazing. Perfect amount of heat and so much flavor. Dessert They served us the Dessert Flight and it was stunning. Cannoli, Tirimisu, and Chocolate Pot de Crème. It was fantastic and the perfect ending to a great meal. Throughout the entire meal many staff checked on us. The service was outstanding. As we were finishing it was definitely filling up for their Tuesday Trivia night which starts at 7. Before leaving be sure and check out Epicuse, the attached store, for many local foods and treats as well as an assortment of wine and liquor. They also have heat and go meals available for purchase.

We sought a spot for a celebratory brunch for 50; we were looking for great food served in a warm…read moreand inviting setting. We hit the bull's eye with Cathy's. All the food is homemade, and is excellent. We had a full buffet of dishes we selected, and we got many compliments on the quality of the cuisine. I thought the pricing was very reasonable, and the service was friendly and efficient. We had a wonderful experience, just what we sought. Try Cathy's for your next gathering; I'll bet you'll be as pleased as we were.

We ordered the Thanksgiving turkey meal to go, from Cathy's Corner to enjoy with my aunt who lives…read morein a retirement home. My experience with Cathy, and her staff was superb from start to finish! She was very kind and extremely accommodating on the phone with our restrictive schedule, and she and her staff was super friendly and helpful in making sure we had everything in our order, including serving utensils. And the turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, rolls and gravy were arguably the best that any of us have ever had! Thank you, Cathy, for helping to make our Thanksgiving the best!

Date night landed us here…read more Quiet space where I could hear myself think & the food was delicious. The owner was really friendly and charismatic. Service was quick & food ready in 15-20 minutes. Comfy booths Cool, earthy vibes and ambiance Will be back!

Hole in the wall place sharing a lot with the bar…read more Food was surprisingly good and reasonble price Ordered the chicken riggie. Not much chicken, but the sauce was delicious. Medium spice was the perfect kick

Saw articles about their large Chicken Parmigiana sandwich and had to make a trip to try one…read more Exceptional and amazing. Even stayed warm for over 1 hour trip home with a Wegmans stop. Meatball sub just as good. Kelly, I believe owns the restaurant and she could not be nicer. Even asked for feedback if I had any issues, to call. Unfortunately for me, she ran out of eggplant Parmigiana and her pork loin.Sold out on one item, no truck delivery on other. Provides me with another trip to the Urban table, when both are available. Customer service above and beyond. Food quality excellent. Worth an another drive. Walk in, the counter in front. Place order and tables are available to eat in.

Pastabilities doesn't open until 4 on Saturday, but I always enjoy their focaccia pizza at Pasta's…read moreDaily Bread. During the week they have sandwiches and soup and salad, but on Saturday just pizza, bread and sweets. I got the mushroom, sausage and onion focaccia pizza.....it was warm and delicious.soft interior and crispy edges. I got an unsweetened ice tea and when I heard they had a homemade toasted coconut and brown sugar Rice Krispie Treat, I knew I had to get one. It was delicious and full of coconut flavor. I went across the street and sat in their out seating on a beautiful sunny afternoon in Armory Square.

Stopped in today and tried the raspberry pop tart shortbread bar, and wow--it was incredible. It…read morehad the perfect texture: flaky yet soft, rich without being heavy, and not dry at all. The balance of flavors was spot on--the raspberry filling paired so well with the frosting, creating just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. I also didn't realize they offer so much more than baked goods. Beyond their bread and pastries, they have sandwich options, soup, and pre-packaged pasta/sauce. Definitely excited to come back and try more!

I had an opportunity to eat lunch at this great little place along with a large group of friends…read more We were in no rush and really laid-back so I can't tell you if there's a long wait or not for the food. There are daily specials as well as a regular menu. I opted to go with a small spinach salad, you can choose larger small, as well as a cup of tomato basil soup. The salad was magnificent and beautifully arranged, and the soup was delicious. The atmosphere is really nice and in the warmer weather there are seats out in the back and on the front porch. The women running this establishment are lovely and aim to please. We ordered at the counter and they brought our food out all at the same time , no small feet since there were about 12 of us. Will definitely return when I'm in the area.

The Brick House Cafe is almost exactly what it says it is, they just forget to say adorable and…read morecozy. What a lovely place, cute, clean, warm and welcoming. Helpful and Friendly staff with delicious food to keep you coming back. We had a couple of sandwiches which were simply lovely. The respective breads for sandwiching were cooked to perfection and the sandwiches were both so very tasty. A nice variety of sides, we got Mac salad and the Orzo, both delightful and reminding us of summer during this tough winter. We brought some homemade cookies home and yeah, you need to get some of those too. Absolutely wonderful experience, absolutely adorable cafe and we are very excited to return soon! Enjoy!!

In the Sugarwood Center Plaza on Buckley Rd in Liverpool, a new deli has opened in the space that…read moreNifty Fifties occupied for over a decade. The Classic Gourmet Deli & Grill aims to bring that NYC bodega-style vibe to Syracuse, offering rice & meat platters, smash burgers, and everyones current favorite trendy food - chopped cheese sandwiches. I stopped in on a Tuesday around 11AM - an early lunch, but Classic Gourmet offers breakfast, lunch & dinner and you can order any dish at any time. I was in the mood for a burger, and smash burgers are my burger of choice, so I went with their garlic parm melt smash - double smash patties with mozzarella cheese, garlic parmesean sauce, a garlic buttered bun and a layer of borboun aioli, along with a side of fries. Placed my order online easily. Food was ready when I walked in, at the time they said it would be ready. Employee behind the counter asked if I wanted my fries regular or cajun seasoned, so I went with cajun seasoned. Food was delicious. Burger was smashed thin and cooked perfectly crispy, seasoned well. The garlic flavor is strong on this one, but that's what I wanted, and if you love garlic, you'll love this burger. Fries aren't fresh cut or anything, but they are the good battered style, and were also cooked and seasoned perfectly. $15 for a burger and fries, so I felt it was a decent price. The employee there was friendly, the place has been remodeled and is clean and bright and has many convenience style offerings as well. I'd definitely go back if in the area.