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    Mother's Cupboard

    4.5 (460 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    the big mother
    Vinnie R.

    Mother's Cupboard is another staple I always have to visit when I come back to Syracuse. It reminds me so much of a homemade breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They cook the food right in front of you on the griddle behind the counter, which adds to that comforting, family style feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It truly feels like a neighborhood spot. You see a lot of the same faces every time you come in, the service is always quick, and the food comes out fast, hot, and consistently good. I have never had a bad experience here. I love the loaded potato omelette and I always try different French toast or pancakes with whatever toppings they have available. They usually have specials going on and I really enjoy switching it up each time. Just a heads up that this is a cash only place, so make sure you bring cash with you. They do not have an ATM inside, but there is a bank around the corner if you need to take money out. I absolutely adore this place and it is definitely one of my top breakfast spots every time I come back to town.

    An amazing frittata from Mother's Cupboard!
    Dan J.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outstanding service and a legendary Syracuse vibe with the history of a must go to restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Topping that is amazing food! I had the frittata and it was delicious! Retirement afford me the opportunity to venture outside my usual parameters and man, am I glad I did! Treat yourself to Mother's Cupboard! You won't regret it!

    Felicia M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are looking for an old fashioned, down and dirty diner style breakfast, this is your place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The portions are huge and you can even get your photo on the wall if you finish the full-size portion of one of their famous egg dishes. I had the cheesesteak omelette, was very good and the Coffee was just ok. Go hungry!

    Paul Francis M.

    Yeah, definitely a great breakfast spot to hit up. Parking can be tricky and I can imagine time of day could be busy. But if you make it in I can easily say welcome!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the vibe of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] From the service to the chefs, all staff were on point. Food was delicious. I usually devour my pancakes with syrup and no need to with the butter cream that came with it. Just wow! Girlfriend enjoyed her sandwich but she wished she had gotten a burrito. But yeah, if traveling through and hungry this is a great spot to pop in.

    Eggs bacon and home fries
    Jeff P.

    Small dinner with BIG food and bigger taste. You won't leave hungry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Typical busy diner conversations, fun to look around and see what people ordered as they have a large variety to offer with quick service and a fun decor and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loaded potatoe omelet was very good!! And the pancake big

    Pumpkin pancakes
    Patti F.

    We've been going to mother's cupboard since I was little. Always amazing food and great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's one of those little diners that never grows old.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you for your consistency.

    Erica O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Met a friend for brunch and when we arrived it wasn't full yet so we had our choice of tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was thinking about getting 1/2 frittata but decided on 2 eggs over easy, with kielbasa, home fries with onions and Italian toast. The potatoes were beautifully seasoned, the eggs were cooked well and the kielbasa was sliced and fried to perfection. They were great at refilling the coffee and water. Both servers were very nice and our food came out pretty quick.

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    Roberta H.

    This is a quaint little place that is definitely famous for the food! We ordered a few items and everything was so very good, the service was quick and friendly! I would suggest going early to heat the rush! They have a 6lb frittata!!!! It's crazy

    Yes, that's my pancake and it was great!
    Dave T.

    Been a few years and happy that little if anything has changed. Good food and fair prices. Everyone was pleasant and on top of things.

    Sausage and Gravy
    Amy K.

    Absolutely hole in the wall so set your expectations before you come. This place is "man v food" famous for huge portions and it's well worth it! The food is perfect for a diner and really enjoyable when you're hungry. Don't expect a place that's super clean or big, this is a DINER and basically the size of a trailer. Pancakes are a MUST order. Omelette was good and bread was delicious. I also ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was average. Overall I do give them a 5/5 for the pure joy of dining at a fun establishment that's well known!

    Egg and Cheese, cb hash and loaded hash browns

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got a seat at the bar so we were able to watch cooking, talk to staff and see that this crew really likes their job.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It shows! I got the egg and cheese, loaded hash browns, side of hash. My husband got the Philly omelet. We shared and took home a lot.

    Quarter frittata and waffle. Very good normal breakfast food.
    Kevin B.

    Normal breakfast food done well and for a good price. Fast and polite service. Small inside but cozy and does the trick.

    Omelette & potatoes
    Crecy P.

    I love hole in the wall joints but this spot did not hit. Food had no flavor. Potatoes were not done. Patty sausage quality was awful. Cooks had no gloves & were touching the food. Service was excellent! Waitresses were so nice! Ambiance was great. The great hustle & bustle of a mom & pop food shop. But the food did not match the service & ambiance. I saw it on Man vs Food so I was ready for some great tasting food!

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    Tasty food and friendly staff. You have to visit this place. I didn't finish the quarter frittata.

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    Superb. Great staff great food and portions are amazing. Reasonable pricing too. Open for breakfast at 6 am till 1:30 lunch too

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    Oh My Darling

    3.8
    (406 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    This is one of our go to places whenever I visit my daughter in Syracuse... never disappoints!…read moreThe menu has unique plays on some standards... always delicious and the cocktails are inspired & interesting... you'll probably need a rezzy ENJOY!

    I stopped by with a group of 6 on a Friday afternoon. When me and my friend stopped by there was no…read moreone at front so we stood around awkwardly for a bit before someone came over to bring us to our table. Walking through the restaurant was nice as the space was very large and the decor indoor was cozy and whimsical. Our server was nice throughout the meal. However, I did get a water glass that had marks on it that looked like someone just drank out of it and a crumb on the rim. I asked them if they could get me a clean cup and they ended up bringing the same one as the same mark and crumb were still there. For food, our table ordered a few items to share. We got: -CAULIFLOWER WINGS: The chutney/salsa on top of the fried cauliflower was nice and gave the item a little sour kick. However, the cauliflower itself was not cooked fully so not as soft as I wanted it to be. -SYRACUSE POUTINE: The appearance of the poutine was not the best. However, the gravy it came with was very flavorful and tasty. The potatoes themselves were not fried and were in wedge form but went well with the gravy. The small globs of melted cheese on top were a nice complement. -CAJUN SLIDERS: The slider compliments/sauce went well together but the sliders themselves had grill marks on it which gave a bitter bite to those parts of the slider. Additionally, the fried shrimp inside of the slider still had the tail on and so it was a bit of a surprise to bite into a full tail while eating a slider. All in all, a cute spot to see people but food had some hit or miss components.

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    3.7
    (513 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    My literal TOP ONE FAVORITE PLACE!!! Funk n waffles genuinely has a special place in my heart and…read moreI'm so sad I'm moving because this is literally a must eat non negotiable. PLEASE OPEN A STORE IN BOULDER COLORADO I WOULD BE YOUR VEST COSTUMER!! Honestly, this place is so genius because the combo of waffles with the night time shows are so fun, it's so lively and an increadibly vibe. Not to mention the name?? I mean jenious, Funk n Waffles like amazing. Also shout out to all the workers, especially Lexi she's amazing and knows her stuff. Never would I have thought of getting a white mocha but this was so balanced, not too sweet, creamy, and goes perfectly with my waffle, which BY THE WAY can be made GLUTEN FREE ?! I'm in awe I will forever love and miss this place!!!!!!!! You are truly missing out if you don't hit this place up that's really on you

    Another Take Out Thursday…read more If you asked me if I'd ever thought id have a chicken parm waffle id have been pretty sure id say no but I've never had funk n waffle so I figured if im gonna do this might as well go weird with it. The waffle is literally made of spaghetti like the pressed a pile of spaghetti into the waffle iron. The sauce is sweet with chunks of tomato which I like. The chicken parm piece was good but a little small. 2 entrees for $30 so reasonably priced. The people are very nice and thr various options mean of course we have to go back.

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    Art work on the way to the bathroom
    Art work on the way to the bathroom
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    Chicken parm waffle
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    Strong Hearts Cafe

    Strong Hearts Cafe

    4.3
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    2.7 mi
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    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!)

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    Rise N Shine

    Rise N Shine

    3.8
    (365 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Be ready to take food home with you and get at least 2 more meals out of it!!! Beautiful…read morepresentation (mine was served in a tin can and flipped over onto my plate. I had the pierogis/ eggs/bacon special served in a tin can) It was enough for 2 and was delicious! I also had the French toast latte served with a FT stick right on top. Decadent ! Service was speedy, efficient and friendly. If you go plan on going early or putting yourself on the wait list much before you head out the door! It's def worth the wait!!

    Our visit to Rise & Shine Diner was, unfortunately, one of the worst dining experiences we've had…read morein a long time. Even though the restaurant only had two large parties and wasn't particularly busy, we still waited 35 minutes to be seated. That alone didn't make sense, but things only went downhill from there. It was my daughter's birthday, and we were hoping for a fun brunch. Our server started off friendly, but that changed quickly. We ordered our drinks and food at the same time--a chai tea for me, a specialty alcoholic milkshake for my daughter, and no drink for her boyfriend, plus three entrées and a poutine. The drinks took 50 minutes to arrive. The food took over an hour and a half. During all this, the server seemed to avoid our table entirely. When my daughter's boyfriend finally managed to get her attention--very politely, even mentioning that he himself is a server--he simply asked if she had an estimate on our food. She stood there with her hand on her hip and told us the kitchen was backed up, with "three orders ahead of yours," as if that explained everything. We then asked if the poutine, our appetizer, was at least ready. She said they had to make fresh potatoes for it but that she would "rush it." Eventually, she came back with the poutine, plopped it down on the table, and walked away without a single word. No "here you go," no "do you need anything," and--most importantly--no plates. I ended up getting up and asking the hostess for plates so we could actually eat the appetizer. For a place that markets itself as a "fancy diner" with "Instagram-worthy" dishes, the service and execution were nowhere near acceptable. If you're going to lean into trendy presentation and premium pricing, you need the staff to support it. Hire more people. Train them. Do something--because this was unacceptable from start to finish. We won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for a smooth, enjoyable dining experience. **EDIT** I would like to include the fact of the over priced, over salted, food items don't seem to cover the cost to upgrade your cracked booths so that people's bums are hurt from sitting on them. Needs to be updated and correct staffing issues so that food will be "adequate" for the price. Go anywhere on Westcott than here.

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    Benny flight with the pastrami smoke salmon, smoked brisket, and Westcott California.
    Benny flight with the pastrami smoke salmon, smoked brisket, and Westcott California.
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    4.1
    (356 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    We Came into The Hops Spot For a Nice Celebration. I…read moreordered a Buffolo Chicken Ranch Poutine with extra fries, and a Chicken Bacon ranch Wrap . Uhhh that wrap was delicious. And the Buffolo chicken poutine was absolutely banging, my mouth was salivating just by the aroma. The service was phenomenal, as my cup was emptied it was refilled to the brim. The Entire restaurant had a Beautiful ambiance, it was genuinely a wonderful time.

    My boyfriend and I stopped here with no expectations, mostly we both just usually go to the same…read morespots and we were looking for something different and away from crowds. We stopped here and were seated instantly at a very comfy and roomy booth. Our server was great as well, I don't remember her name but, truly she was on top of it. We ordered some drinks over the course of our meals as they have a plethora of drinks to try! Their flavor notes to describe their drinks were very helpful to figure out what you'd like and our server was very helpful with making sure we got what we wanted! Our food was amazing and the price for everything was relatively fair and I think affordable for two people to get the full experience! I left extremely happy and definitely coming back for another date night! As we wanted to be away from crowds, at the time it wasn't too busy, but I felt like even if it was, it still wouldn't have hindered the experience, and my boyfriend attested to this as well for all those shy folk!

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    Burger sliders
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