Amazing service! The coffee and pastries was great, i got a latte and almond croissant. The prices…read morewere reasonable. I would definitely recommend.

I stopped by Cafe Blue after finding out that they also run the Blueberries & Lace food truck where…read moreI was able to try their delicious banana draft latte. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, everything looks so adorable and clean and they also have a little merch area! There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a moderate but fast moving line that started at the door. We ordered a regular oat milk latte, an iced matcha latte and also grabbed one of their $1 "day old cookies" they had out. My husband said the oat milk latte had a great espresso to milk ratio and the "day old" banana split cookie did not taste stale at all and was delicious. My matcha was a bit on the lighter/mild side for the matcha taste and I'd probably get something different next time as their specialty drinks looked really tasty. I'm excited to have tried Cafe Blue and will definitely visit again!

A house turned into a cute cafe. The atmosphere is immediately relaxing and the decor is eclectic…read morebut not overwhelming. The person at the counter was pleasant while taking my order. I ordered a canned kombucha and pumpkin spice cake donut for myself and a Creekside Matcha for my partner, all of which were fantastic. The cake donut is easily one of the best pumpkin spice baked goods I've enjoyed

Super cute and inviting space! I ordered the Creekside matcha special, and a pumpkin spice donut…read more The pumpkin spice donut didnt make it to a photo it was so tasty. The creekside matcha was decent, good color, not overly sweet. It lacked a little of the oomph I look for in a good matcha, it was a little light on flavor. Still it is rare to find a place that uses real matcha in the area and not just matcha sugar. Service was nice and fast! Really pleasant.

Started walking in this general direction and the wonderful aroma of coffee varieties drew me in!…read moreSome of the coffees are actually named after some of the actual Finger Lakes, so that's cool. Went up to the counter and asked the young man a couple of (what I thought were) easy questions and he seemed like he could care less what I was saying and didn't want to be there. He gave a vague answer that didn't really quite answer my question. My daughter ordered a coffee and asked for beans to be ground while I was thinking about what I wanted to order. He prepared hers and I asked for my order. In the meantime my daughter noticed that he had filled it and had not included the oat milk she had asked for and she asked again for that. He put it on the counter for her to add, but there was no room to really add it. She put in a little and then I added a little to mine as well. He had handed her the bag of beans while cashing us out and she noticed that they were not ground...as she had asked him to do prior...so she had to ask again. In the meantime she had to dribble some of her coffee into a garbage dispenser so she could put the lid back on and drink from the cup. So, overall, the coffee smelled and tasted great, but the service was poor. The guy was not trying to be friendly or helpful at all. I get he probably didn't really want to be working, but he was. Sometimes you need to just accept it, drink a cup of your own coffee, wake up, and at least try to be "present" and accommodating. Luckily we are very easy-going people and just rolled with it without complaint. Until now I guess. I absolutely hate to put negative things in a review, but that was our real experience. Will I go again? Sure. I always give second and usually third chances. People have off days. My challenge to this young man is that next time someone shows up, actually say, "How can I help you?" and actually mean it and then be helpful. This is all we ask. The smell and taste of the product will sell itself and bring people in. I'd love to update this review in the future with glowing comments!

Smelled great walking passed it and the coffee was good . Service was quick so a nice cup of coffee…read moreand obtained quickly .

Really adorable coffee shop which is small but cozy. The aesthetic is immaculate and it's really…read moreclean. Parking is relatively easy to find as well.

This spot has been on my radar for a long time, back when it was Peaks. It recently went through a…read morerebrand. I found myself with some work to do on a Saturday morning and decided to swing by. There's on street parking on the block it's on and surrounding blocks. There's also an abandoned store across the street with a small lot, which is where I wound up parking. The space is small but I didn't have any trouble finding a seat, though I imagine that might be a different case later in the day or during peak study time for the students. I got an ube iced coffee special with oat milk, and impulsively ordered the breakfast burrito too. I figured if they have shirts advertising the burrito, it must be good. The decor is very trendy and chic and well-curated, and you'll feel super hip hanging out here. The coffee was alright but my shot was a bit on the bitter side - assuming this was just a one-off. The breakfast burrito lived up to the hype. Fluffy eggs, perfectly crispy pressed tortilla, a flavorful aioli generously slathered all over the plate. Definitely one of the places to come (if not THE place) in Syracuse if you want a breakfast burrito. Unfortunately for me, the WiFi was down when I went, so I couldn't actually do my work and didn't stay long. Womp womp. Perhaps unavoidable, but definitely not ideal for a coffee shop. I wish I'd brought a book with me that day or had more time just to spend, because I'd say this spot is great for silent reading and unplugging more than working or socializing. Worth checking out, for the aesthetics and the tasty egg burritos.

Food choices were good. Cold brew was excellent. Service was awesome and very friendly.read more

Cozy, relaxed, plain coffee was tasty. The service was quick and staff were friendly. Parking is a…read morebut limited.

Stopped in after a wedding at the park across the street. Cute little outside seating area along…read morewith the brick building aesthetic really gives a vibe. Inside they had some listings for classic drinks as well as some specials . Being a fan of blueberry, I had to get that special. It was a hot day so I got it cold. For the last 10 minutes of the shift, coming in folks were friendly . Price was a bit expensive, but the latte was delicious. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Highly recommended. Wonderful coffee shop. Neat, clean, and very welcoming. Super friendly staff…read moreand good selection of coffee. One of the few coffee shops that have serves one of each roast levels: light, medium, and dark. I went with the light roast Ethiopian coffee and it was delicious. Highly recommended.

My favorite coffee spot!…read more I stop here all of the time bd frequently get coffee shipped from here. I love their Kenyan coffee, Austin coffee, bagels, merch... frozen drinks, and everything I've had here! Their chocolate is yummy too! This location is spacious and laid back; I love stopping in. I'd highly recommend stopping here if you're looking for delicious coffee!

I tried Recess coffee once at the Syracuse farmers market and bought a bag of "campfire" beans and…read moreloved them. I've been hooked ever since. So I was pleasantly surprised to come across the actual location on my way around town. Everything here is great, the ambiance is chill and relaxing, there is indoor and outdoor seating, a restroom, merchandise & whole bean coffee to buy, as well as local artwork to buy and free books to take home. My bagel was super delicious and fresh & my latte was full of flavor and kick. The baristas are the sweetest and super friendly. Highly recommended.

Stopped in for a quick drink during the recent "open house" tour of iconic buildings in the city. A…read moreperfect refresher. I ordered a Biere de Miele (Belgian style honey beer) and my wife had a strawberry forward cocktail. As an aside, this is the best bar in the city for craft cocktails, and they are only $13 each!

A cute little coffee shop right across from the downtown Marriott with a super fun, funky vibe…read more There's a coffee counter at the end of the Salt City Bar, and it's attached to a small food court featuring international cuisine. I ordered a vanilla latte, which was delicious, and another in our group had a pour-over that was clearly made with care. The staff was friendly and attentive, and while service is thoughtful and unhurried, it's not a quick grab-and-go spot--definitely best when you have time to sit back and enjoy the experience.

Vegetarian or not, strong hearts is worth a stop in. Such incredible takes on "meat dishes" that…read moreare delicious in their own right, let alone as a recreation of a meat item. Flavor is on point, creativity in how they make their dishes, and bright, smiling, helpful service make it such a joy to eat here. Bright and fun with plenty of space to eat and enjoy their amazing menu.

Strong Hearts feels like a modern burger place but for vegans…read more You order at the counter and pickup when your name is called. There's some ready-to-grab offerings in a cold case. They have laminated menus to review in line or they're up on the screen behind the counter. The menu is kind of mimic-heavy for my taste in vegetarian/vegan food and I admittedly I haven't tried the imitation stuff. The po-boy I had was good but bread and breading heavy- I was craving more cauliflower. The tofu salad I had was great, bright and crunchy. The shakes are a MUST here. They're super creamy and delicious. Seating can be busy but there's usually a spot available, either at the line-counter, the raised wall benches, or tables. They also have a limited amount of tables outside when the weather is good. Parking is street parking. It's in a walkable area given its proximity to the university. There are bike racks down the block.

Been here a handful of times and it's always good. I love that they have my favorite honeydew milk…read moretea and my kid's favorite, mango milk tea. We don't love the tapioca balls in general and usually opt for the lychee jelly. I like that you can conveniently order on the app in advance and have it waiting for you to pickup. It's always been ready; no wait. In the app it is also easy to customize and choose sweetness level and ice cube amount. They even run deals like buy a drink on national boba day and get 1 free the next week. My other kid has found they like the strawberry milk slush and now it's their go-to.

This place should be 5 stars instead of 4. Although it is WAY too much money to order for you to…read moreget it at your house. Me and my friend got 2 large strawberrie milk teas with strawberrie popping bubbles, and it was 28 dollars! WAY too much, it's about 15 dollars for 2 if you just go to the mall and get some there. One guy that even works there agrees that it's way too much! He said he works there but just hates going there to get some so he orders and HE says it's way too much. But authough it's VERY expensive, it's the best drink I've ever had. TOTALLY recommend.