Very friendly spot. Limited seating inside. I liked that their breakfast sandwich had 2 eggs. The…read moresausage tasted like Italian. Very good. Love their coffee and espresso.

When they first switched ownership from Soleil cafe (where I was a regular), I was SO disappointed…read morein the quality of the lattes. I ordered 2 that were undrinkable. Because of that experience I did not visit for a couple years. At my work, there were draft oat milk lattes from salt city coffee for staff appreciation which were phenomenal. I even ordered a gallon for my daughter's birthday party(for the parents). Recently, I have ordered 2 lattes that were good. There is a discount if you bring a reusable mug. There are several tables, which are close together. As long as there aren't many other customers it's comfortable. The bathroom could use a new floor and I would appreciate a changing table - I ended up taking my baby to the car to change him.

The best craft coffee I've had. I I had the Biscotti Latte…read moreand it was great. So much so I almost ordered two but I wanted to get some sleep this evening. The environment is inviting and perfect for small groups coming together to plan, do hw, or coffee meeting. The service was good. And the coffee options are great.

We loved everything about walking into this place, but that's where it ended…read more We ordered croissants and someone not working the register went and grabbed the croissants we ordered for another customer who was on the phone. Rather than telling the person handling the phone order that the croissants were already ordered, the cashier just apologetically smiled. It's our first time here (we told the cashier that) and she tried to offer other options, but we weren't looking for cake first thing in the morning. What's weird is that the person handling the phone order was making drinks before and after so I'm not sure if this was an order for a friend or a legitimate customer. The whole thing was disappointing and soured our opinion and experience. Seven employees were working and it still took over 10 mins to get two lattes. When served, our drinks were not hot because the espresso shots had been sitting on the counter cooling off while the milk was steamed and the flavoring added. The interstellar had good flavor but was kid's temp by the time I got it. The honey saffron didn't taste like anything and was slightly warmer, but fell flat flavorwise. Overall, the experience didn't feel particularly high end as the prices would reflect, nor efficient. I'm not sure if I would return.

Such a delightful time last week at Freedom of Espresso!…read more The barista was absolutely delightful and had me in stitches as I waited for my mocha. I got the special Irish Cream Mocha and it was soooooooooo good! It definitely had enough caffeine to pick me up and get me through the rest of my afternoon. If you're in the area give this cute spot a try!

I really wanted to love this since I'm an iced coffee fiend. But over $8 for a cold brew with…read moreflavored syrup where they didn't even bother to mix the syrup in and the cold brew had a really bitter off putting flavor is a miss for me

Super cute place! Loved the ambiance. Great design. I had the Pausa iced drink and really liked it…read more Lovely staff. Super clean bathroom. (And kid friendly- there's a changing table) They do some food, drinks, Mocktails too. My friends matcha was just ok. They do Jazz night on Thursdays! Will come back!

Gorgeous space with plenty of cute seating options for a casual Sunday meetup…read more Stop by when you have the time Plan on a 5-10 min waiting time post order on a busy day Friendly service Hot delicious Americano + yummy chocolate pastry

Located right by Syracuse University. Very cozy atmosphere with quite a few tables and seating…read moreavailable. Shout out to the staff! They were so friendly and helpful and gave great recommendations. I got a banana bread latte and a yuzu silk matcha - both delicious! The banana bread latte was one of the best I've had. It had warm notes of brown sugar and cinnamon with a banana flavor that tasted like actual banana bread and not artificial banana candy. The yuzu silk matcha was also very nice - smooth with a citrusy finish from the yuzu. Neither the matcha flavor nor the yuzu flavor were overpowering - very balanced. I can't wait to try their new summer flavors!

I'm always a sucker for local coffee shops whenever we travel and salt city is the latest. They…read morehave great food and drink options and I always love the vibe of a coffee shop. The staff were very friendly and prices weren't bad. The specialty banana bread latte was awesome bread as a drink! I was worried it'd be too sweet but it was perfect. The bagel and avacado spread were so good too! Would definitely visit again!

I came super early on a Sunday morning. There was plenty of parking, though the lot is slightly…read moreslopey and a little wonky. Nice enough ambiance inside, and the staff was very sweet. Pretty roomy, and a good gathering place. I was eyeing the PBJ latte special that was on the board, but I went with a classic iced americano with a bit of oat milk. The shot was pulled well and the coffee was good. The shop is a few doors down from the Towne Center shopping plaza, and there is a quite lovely waterfront trail you can amble along with your coffee if you fancy a stroll.

If FLW had a coffee shop, this is what it would look like. Great comfortable place and great…read moreespresso! Open New Year's Day! Very friendly service.

I have no idea how I have not rated this spot before. It is one of my favorites in the area! They…read morehave phenomenal coffee (love a hazelnut oat half-caff latte with honey) and Caprese sandwich is delish. When I go with my kids, they have high chairs (like legit ones with trays) for my 1.5 year old. And my 5 year old is really just there for the good food. It always comes out promptly. When I order online for drive up they will typically bring it out without you having to call. The atmosphere is nice. My baby really enjoys the baby yoda over the espresso machine. Haha lots to look at!

It's actually insane how amazing the coffee and matcha is here. Every time I get matcha, it just…read moretastes so refreshing and not like grass. The pastries are also delectable. I love the ambiance of the coffee shop. It's pretty clean and well decorated, great place to catch up with your friends.

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.