Awesome hidden gem. The coffee here is solid and good. You can tell they take their coffee…read moreseriously. Also cool packaging !

Cool vibe and great folks behind the operation. Care and attention to detail. The coffee is…read moreroasted to perfection and their growing assortment of pantry products is an added benefit. Support local operations, Starbucks will never respect your business the way these folks will.

I don't drink coffee, so I suppose my opinion about coffee places is a bit under-seasoned, but…read moreUnion Place seems like a good one. Super high ceilings, local art on the walls, comfortable seats, and friendly folks behind the counter. While I don't drink coffee, I was purchasing nine pounds of coffee (it's a stocking stuffer in our family) for other people. It seems like Union Place typically has an excellent and varied selection of different beans, but it was too close to Christmas and they were running low on it all. My friend came out from behind the counter, and helped my navigate what was still available. I got a lot of beans, they ground them for me for the right filters (while I sat in a very comfortable chair), and I was out of there. If you actually drink coffee, I bet you'll like this place even better than I do.

Soon as you walk in the fresh aroma of coffee hits you. Service was friendly and quick. Few tables…read moreto sit and enjoy your coffee. They also sell bagels, danishes and muffins. Coffee and many coffee makers are for sale.

The place is cute , I'll give them that. I love the lighting and the bright open space , but it's…read morevery small and always packed with no where to sit. Another thing that annoyed me is that the garbage can is exactly where you stand to pick up your drinks. They need to figure out a new spot for it because it's inconveniently placed. Their drinks are also way over priced. My husband had a macchiato and I had the peanut butter chocolate smoothie... disgusting for $7+. It didn't taste like peanut butter nor did it taste like chocolate , it was earthy and indigestible and got me sick. Lastly you should have a dress code for your workers, they look like they just rolled out of bed which is kind of gross if you ask me .

I ordered a regular cold brew with oatmilk and vanilla syrup, and it was very good. I also had an…read moreegg and bacon sandwich on a plain bagel--it was fulfilling and hit the spot throughout the morning. The drive-thru and service was fast, which I really appreciated. Definitely a solid choice when you're on the move and on your way to work

I absolutely love this coffee and I truly appreciate a small business owner who takes so much pride…read moreand passion in their craft! I had been meaning to order beans forever and was lucky enough to stumble upon their table at Prison City's winter market! I bought a light and a dark roast, whole beans and the were both amazing! It really makes a difference in the cup of coffee! I've always wanted to stop by for the $1 pour over (I'm not sure if they're still doing it anyway, but I envy those who have had this experience!). I also want to acknowledge the business owner; he really did a lot for the community in the early days of the pandemic and I'll never forget that. He still exudes positivity despite the many demands of small business ownership. Anyway, if you're in the area, stop by Crow city roasters! I believe you can also order online for pickup!

The owner of the place was so sweet! They no longer sell coffee due to covid but he was able to…read moresell me some freshly roasted coffee beans. For each bag, it was $8 for 8oz. Very good prices. I haven't yet tried the coffee, but the service alone was amazing. He spent so much time sharing his story and showing us his rostering set up.

Came home for a weekend and this new coffee shop popped up on my feed so we had to try it. It is a…read morevery cute place with ample, comfy seating and friendly staff. They have a ton of flavor shots to choose from which made the choices hard, but I went with my go to caramel latte which I loved. It was more bitter than sweet, but I love the taste of strong coffee so I enjoyed it. My boyfriend got a hot americano and loved it. The most important review is from my mom who got a hot spiced brown sugar latte: she never gets any flavors because she thinks they're too much but she LOVED this latte. They have a ton or pastry choices as well and a soup of the day! Definitely a great place to hangout and drink strong coffee.

This is such a bright, comfortable place to stop by for a drink or food or both. They were so…read morefriendly and helpful when I asked about their decaf and the milk substitute options. They have a wonderful variety of pastries and savory food in their cases and next time I will definitely Not Eat at home! So they have almond, soy and oat milk and they carry some Sweet Praxis vegan and gluten free items.

Currently my go to place in Syracuse or fresh coffee. Great selection and i haven't been…read moredisappointed yet. Very fresh too. I have bought whole bean from all the local rosters in Syracuse, and put their coffee right at the top. Definitely worth a try and a pound. Currently drinking their Kilimanjaro dark roast. Excellent with an excellent bloom in my pourovers.

From the owner: We sell fresh, bold coffee which is roasted right here in our store. All of our 30 signature blends…read moreand straight coffees are roasted for a bold, rich flavor. We have a coffee for anyone, from light roast to a heavy french roast, Hyman Smith's has a coffee for you.

I love simple roast! The coffee whether it's just a regular cup of coffee or a latte you can't go…read morewrong stopping here. I wish they were in Syracuse. If you're lucky you'll miss a line but it's totally worth the wait. They are always very friendly and fast! Very helpful deciding what you want. Just your basic green shed if you blink you'll miss it but once you find it, you'll always go back!

I needed coffee to pull off a tabling event after a long day of work but didn't want plain old…read morecoffee today. Searched and found Simple Roast and wow I'll be going here more often. It is such a cool concept idea as 2 of the locations are small drive thru, like a backyard shed size. I was confused trying to find it at first because looking it up I didn't see what it would look like. The options for drinks are as endless as if you walked in to a coffee shop and they even have some breakfast food and bakery items on certain days. I pulled up 20 min to closing and was a little worried but I'm so grateful they weren't cleaning and closing everything up yet. The employee was the sweetest and made my drink super quick. Their seasonal options all sound so good and look amazing, I got the headless horseman and subbed the pumpkin whip cream for pumpkin cold foam. They are definitely Instagram worthy coffees!

I am toughest on coffee places and very particular and am so thrilled a place opened up near…read moreWatkins Glen that is making world class espresso drinks. My wife loved her cold brew as well. Just about to celebrate their first year in business on July 24th, the people here are humble, excited, determined to satisfy, and demanding of themselves. They roast their own coffee and take pride in what they do. I wish them tremendous success.

Overlook Coffee is a great place to stop for a caffeinated beverage in the tiny village of Burdett,…read moreNY just minutes from Watkins Glen. They have impressive perfect reviews on both Google and Yelp, and are well deserved. There's plenty of parking, and they have a small waterfall out in the back of the property where you can enjoy your drink. Service was quick and friendly, and they even let us try out a new mocha-cino drink they were testing out and training on. They also have a small selection of pastries on offer. We got a standard brewed coffee and iced mocha (half sweet). Both were excellent with no hints of bitterness. The iced mocha was one of the best I've ever had. The mocha-cino drink (cappuccino with a bit of mocha syrup) we got to try out was good too. They use farm fresh milk from Hoffman's Sunset View Creamery in their drink preparations. All in all, it was the perfect coffee shop experience with the added bonus of a waterfall out back, so I recommend a visit to Overlook Coffee should you find yourself in the Watkins Glen area. It's only minutes away from Hector Falls which is also worth a visit.