I don't know which is the bonus--the owners, the food, or the cozy surroundings. I need to make my…read moreway back again to try their other things! I liked my avocado sandwich+fried egg, but the popcorn chicken and waffles seems like their take on the classic and I want to try their taro latte. I'm sad they don't offer the strawberry sando anymore, but I guess it's not instagram popular enough yet for the current clientele to prop it up :(

Atmosphere is very nice. We only got bagels & coffee so not sure if other menu items. Hope to see…read morethem survive

Fresh apples picked today Great pastry selection in coffee…read moreshoppe Great,friendly service

I attended the Adult Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday. How fun! As you approach the grounds from the…read moreparking lot you can see eggs scattered about. Check in was in the main barn. We were given a drink ticket with our admission ticket (which was around $50). The event usually does sell out so it's wise to get tickets well in advance if able. We were given bags to collect eggs if needed. There were specific times to search for eggs and collect prizes so that seemed pretty organized. There was live music and a heavy snack buffet bar that included quesadillas, fried pickles, BBQ chicken sliders, and potato salad. I won a bottle of flavored vodka, some candy, and a dozen donuts (that I have to return for). It was a fun twist on a childhood Easter activity with a few opportunities to win something fun. Just be advised that you may need to return some of the prizes.

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.

Stopped in to get a cappuccino... it was great, so were the muffins... I had blueberry... cool…read moreatmosphere and the bathrooms were super clean .... Nice !!!

Quick and friendly service with great choices! Everything was just as we ordered (a latte with oat…read moremilk and a caramel drink) delicious!

I love them. They took excellent care of my wife, my uncle and myself. We had sprung the old man…read moreout of his nursing home for a bit of normalcy and everything from the croissants to the black coffee to the protein balls was phenomenal. Thank you for the incredible food and customer service, and for making my uncle have a nice break from his routine.

Very friendly staff. Good coffee. The breakfast sandwich was among the best I've had in Syracuse,…read morealbeit the priciest. Served on toasted Pastabilities stretch bread. Added the roast chicken which was exceptional and made all the difference. Wasn't sure what was going on with all the Tractor Supply buckets on the counter.

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!

I was lucky as I got there around early dinner time and I could chat a bit with the owner, Adam,…read morebecause it was just me. He clearly loves what he does and cares about making quality food. The cuban and the chipotle chicken sandwiches were amazing. The pulled pork and chicken are house-roasted, and the chicken is marinated in a sweet and spicy mixture. It's been a while since I had a cuban in which the tang from the pickles and the smokey slightly salted pork and ham went so well together. Adam was also nice enough to give me a taste of his chicken riggies and the sauce was really good. No wonder the guy before me got two of them to go. I was told I've gotta try the turkey next time because he smokes his own turkey, which is pretty impressive. FYI the owner, Adam, told me that he currently closes on Sunday.

Yesterday I took myself to Kairos for breakfast and to spend time in the chapel. The website says…read morethat anyone is welcome to use the prayer space which is located on the second floor. It is a small space with natural light, icons, and other items to help someone focus and pray. Sitting there for 30 minutes was just what I needed! Having this prayer space open during the day is a real gift! My goal now is to visit it regularly!

This is such a cozy coffee spot! I was impressed with the menu options, and decided on the baklava…read morelatte which was amazing. There are nice quiet places to hang out and get work done, read, or catch up with a friend. There is an awesome play area upstairs for kids as well.

Visiting Shamballa Cafe today really makes me wonder: why do I even bother with chain coffee shops?…read more First and foremost: the coffee is awesome! I went with what was in the vat today: a medium roast that I believe was called blue moon. I forget the provenance of said roast (I remember it was South American), but my oh my was it good! Exactly what you want a medium roast to be: balanced, with notes of whatever chocolate or berries or leather is in there. I couldn't put the cup down! Whereas getting the sludge from the big chains down the gullet sometimes feels like a morning chore. Why is the coffee so good here? It turns out that the owner (a very friendly guy named Emmett) roasts it himself. He had several varieties on offer that were roasted within the last 24 hours, maybe even this morning. That particular minutiae is a blur as I wasn't caffeinated yet when we discussed this. But it's yet another huge benefit a local cafe provides: freshness! Another thing: Shamballa is a great restorer of faith in community and our fellow humans. Emmett and I discussed many things in my fairly brief time in his shop, but I'll never forget the empathy he displayed when discussing some current trials & tribulations. It turns out he's been down the same road, and his well-wishes and kindness made for an even finer accompaniment to the coffee than the coffee cake muffin pairing that was purchased on impulse. A double espresso was consumed on-site while 2 large coffees were taken to go. The espresso was awesome, 100x better than Sbux or Dunkin'. Total for 3 beverages? Less than $8! For later, I grabbed a 1/2 lb. of whole bean Guatemalan medium roast on Emmett's recommendation, and the coffee cake muffin was moist and delicious without being too crumbly or cloyingly saccharine. Drake's it was not! A ten spot covered the latter purchase. If I lived in Baldwinsville, I'd probably stop by here every morning! Except Sunday and Monday when they're closed. Be sure to arrive early, closing time is now noon. Please swing by Shamballa and see for yourself! Perhaps you too will ponder why we make grabbing coffee a chore, when it can be a true morning delight?

Great coffee. Great owner. Great vibe. Upon closing in the afternoon, the owner asked if I wanted…read moreone for the road at no charge. While I had had enough caffeine for the day, the offer was nice. Great for a remote office for a few hours, or a spot to hanging with some friends.

Food was great, service was totally spot on. Comfortable and rustic place…read more Ambience and view loved

Not sure about the 4.5 stars for this place... seems like a lot of local followers…read more The comment about the Eggs Benedict is ridiculous "Hands down the best" not even in my top 10 - Ham not Canadian Bacon and the hollandaise was a disgrace. Coffee is ok Service was fine but extremely slow.