I realize they are closing next weekend (7/18), but if you ever needed a sign to come here -…read moreconsider this it!! I'm so sad I tried Strong Hearts Cafe so late! Firstly, the space is amazing! It's bright, open, and inviting with plenty of seating. Secondly, staff are very friendly and helpful! And thirdly, their food is amazing! I'm not vegan but their food is genuinely delicious. We ordered the loaded nachos, chicken parm sandwich, and the sweet sassy molassey sandwich, chocolate mint milkshake and a green tea. The half order of loaded nachos was generous in size and toppings! It was filling without being heavy. All of the ingredients were fresh. Probably one of my top loaded nachos ever. The chicken parm sandwich was also amazing! If I didn't know this was a vegan restaurant, I would not have known that the chicken was not meat. It had the texture of perfectly cooked chicken. The stretch bread was soft, the marinara was warm and perfectly seasoned. 10/10 sandwich. The sweet sassy molassey was also quite good! Very bright, filled with vegetables and deliciously seasoned tofu. Finally, the milkshake! I would have never guessed it was vegan. It was creamy, minty, and chocolatey - like drinking thin mints! I'm determined to squeeze in more visits here before they close!

I have loved everything I've tried. I get something new each time, and can't leave without grabbing…read morea cupcake and a couple of sides to hold me over for a few days. This is the place you take people who think vegan food can't be good. It's one of my top 5 vegan restaurants in the US. They have a beautiful space with lots of seats, great lighting, and a very friendly staff. It's a great place to sit with friends or even to sit with your work computer. 100% recommend - once you go, you'll just keep going back. (Chicken salad sandwich is my favorite so far!)

What a great place! The food was reasonably priced and fresh, the drinks were delicious, and the…read moregames were fun! I ordered Wario Breath, Yoshi's Egg, and Pi Katsu sliders. The waitress was attentive and friendly and the entire restaurant establishment really creates a feeling of nostalgia. The games all take quarters and if you forget to bring some, you can buy quarters there.

Super fun place!! :D…read more Casual vibe and good place to gather and nerd out! Food is pretty good (especially for what seems to be mostly a bar). The roll for a shot!! Very fun novelty that tbh did not get old. Cartoons on the TV, lots of fun themed drinks, good bites, and classic (and some new) arcade games. If we weren't heading to a concert after, we definitely would've stayed all night. Super friendly bartenders and great service. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

It's so nice to go to a bar where they love on vegetarians as much a meat eaters, and it makes it…read moreeasy to find something satisfying to go with your beer here. For drinks they have a good selection of beers on tap, usually 10-20, from local and national breweries. The server offered me a sample before I fully committed on a beer I had a question about and I appreciated being able to try it before committing to a full glass. The Evergreen's menu itself is accessed through a QR code where their full list of options and specials are listed. My group opted to share the beer fries and they were taaaasty, pillowy soft, crunchy, and amazingly well seasoned. The vegetarian options are a regular part of the restaurant and the fried tofu I had was genuinely satisfying and well done. My cajun pasta was maybe a touch over but I was okay with it since it had my condiment obsession of chili crisp in it. The menu is well marked for dietary needs. A great thing of note is that they have women's, men's, AND an all-gender bathroom. I appreciate the inclusion in the food and restaurant itself. Car parking is street parking, it's accessible via the Centro bus system, and there is an artistic broken-chain shaoed bike rack just across the street from the restaurant. My group was happy with the prices and service for an early Wednesday dinner in a wintry March.

The website was very enticing, but I didn't have a good experience. The list of craft beers is (1)…read moreon a chalkboard, with no descriptions, and the brewery names all abbreviated, which they apparently expect you to understand; or (2) on a screen that switches very slowly from one page to the next, across four pages. It takes forever to read through the list. The bartender pushed me to choose from her recommendations instead of reading through the menu. The whole thing seems set up for people who don't know much about beer and just want to try something at random. On top of that, the music was too loud and I left with a headache.

Brought a friend here after going to the NYS Fair and we enjoyed our dinner! Delicious food…read more Reasonably fast service. Fun ambiance in the t City Market.

I had a SAMBUSA and enjoyed it very much. Freshly prepared and filled with potato and your choice…read moreof veggie chicken or beef. The spicing was really interesting and tasty.

The sandwiches are amazing!! Darwin's is tried and true, has always put an amazing spin on their…read moresandwiches and coming up with some creative ones!! Names are sassy and funny! They were the first kid on the block with their creativity!!

The one thing I miss about working downtown is ordering lunch from Darwin's. I don't get down here…read moremuch but was close enough to the area and decided to stop in today. My go to is the Ships in the Night(you can get it as a salad too), I'm not a vegetarian but the flavors of all the items in it go well together. I've tried a lot of other items while delicious I always come back to Ships lol. I've had their items such as salad, soups and shepherds pie at a catered event. It was all delicious and they do a great job with sandwiches and extras items.

This place is great!!! It brings a light into downtown, it has fresh produce, premade snacks, and…read moregroceries for everyone. There are so many different items that I'm sure no matter what diet you are adhering to (vegan, keto, etc) you can find something you'd love. The staff are always wonderful and helpful and it is very clean throughout the whole store. It is on the pricey side for groceries, but I'd rather be shopping locally for a higher price than at some store that doesn't help the community!

A hidden gem just off of the Westcott St. neighborhood near Barry Park…read more Specializing in local produce (veg, breads, dairy, and local coffee roasters) they also have a wide selection of organic, vegan, vegetarian and fair trade items. I go weekly for their selection of eggs, yogurt, butter and coffee. They also just remodeled the interior and there is more room, plus a decent selection of craft beers that you won't find anywhere else in the area. They also have fresh made take out sandwiches, salads and snack packs. I love their dill tuna and waldorf chicken salads. Super friendly staff and if you become a member, you get a 10% discount on every purchase.

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In town for my sister-in-law's wedding - she recommended this restaurant for an easy sit down…read morelunch, and it was fantastic! Service was so prompt and nice, and being able to order straight from your phone and pay/being able to walk away easily after was super convenient. I got the Meatball Riggie Turn Down (side) since I wasn't super hungry after traveling, and I definitely recommend this as a lunch portion - the side size was really filling and still pretty big. The meatball was incredible (and large) and the sauce of this pasta, while it had a little heat to it, was well seasoned and smooth. Great chill place with an awesome playlist of oldies music and the opportunity for indoor and outdoor scenic views.

Festive place. Very good margaritas. Had the Camarones à la Diabla which was delicious but the…read moreportion of shrimp was not generous. Had a little kick but not overwhelmingly so. Not very crowded when I went there for lunch.

Takeout thursday this week might be our first less than stellar pick…read more Guadalajara Mexican restaurant. Ordered the El Combo. Definetly comes with a lot of food for $22. The counter person made a comment about being too early even tho we were exactly on time for the pick up that we were given. The food was just ok. Not bad but did not blow us away either. Syracuse has multiple Mexican food options and I would likely explore them all before giving this place another shot.

A friend was really excited to try Raj Saffron after seeing the wonderful reviews. Her first…read moreexperience with Indian food was not so good, but I had been here before and told her it was really good. She was looking for advice from me, but I was very happy when the owner came by and said he could select our food and we trusted him.He asked us a few questions about spice level, proteins, etc. He said he would bring us an appetizer, a chicken entree and a vegetable entree. He also brought us 2 hot chai drinks. We agreed it was the best chai we've ever had....it was mildly sweet and the spices were perfect. We were brought as an appetizer...fried cauliflower with a Manchurian sauce which was sweet, mildly spicy and a touch sour..... perfect. We got 4 beautiful veggie balls..... finely minced veggies with paneer in a very creamy sauce. The taste was a little sweet and when eaten on the super hot and fresh naan it was delicious. Our last dish was chicken kebabs, I believe made in the tandoori oven with spices and served with a beautiful sweet, creamy tomato sauce. We didn't ask for dessert but we're brought a complementary rice pudding to share... heavenly! We were checked on several times and water glasses were kept filled. We are both big water drinkers. I was so impressed with both service and food. If I could rate it more than 5 stars, I would do it!!

We were on the way to the airport from Corning, but our original dinner destination was closed on…read moreMonday. Searching for food options on the road, Raj Saffron bubbled up as an option. After taking some neighborhood streets, we arrived at the location and parked in their small lot. There was room for perhaps for 6-7 cars. Each space was labeled for whether it was for the restaurant or not. Entering, we were greeted and seated. We had about 1 hour and 14 minutes before boarding, so the staff were very accommodating and pointed out what could be made quickly (basically everything except their tandoori). They also answered questions about gluten. We ended up getting aloo tikki chaat and a lamb shank masala. They provided chickpea flour crisps with mint-cilantro and tamarind chutney. They also brought us their complimentary chai tea, which was very nice and satisfying. Their chaat was well-balanced, gluten-free (the crispies are made with chickpea flour), and it had pomengranate, chickpeas, and potatoes. The pile was dressed with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and mint chutney. Their lamb shank masala came bone-in with the curry sauce surrounding it. The lamb was well cooked, and mostly moist and tender, though there were parts that were dry. Both dishes were well-adorned, which was a nice touch. Best of all, however, was how exemplary all the staff were at the restaurant. They exuded a wonderful calmness and hospitality. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Syracuse.

This was just okay. I had the peanut bowl. It appears that the tofu in it is fried. So, if you…read morecannot or prefer not to have fried food, this is not the choice for you. The flavor was okay but I have had much better. I think there are better vendors in the Salt City Market.

Friendly staff, delicious pho ga, and always fun to visit them at Salt City Market, one of my…read morefavorite places to visit, with all the energy and creativity around you, it's hard not to enjoy. Highly recommend if you want delicious fresh pho in a great spot with some lovely humans!