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    Salt City Bar

    4.6 (56 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Ron B.

    Today we visited The Salt City Bar / Coffee at The Salt City Market in downtown Syracuse. Cool atmosphere but could use some background music to add to the vibe. Service was fast, professional and friendly. Ordered a Latte and was very good in a large beautiful ceramic cup. Recommended !!

    Delicious vanilla latte!
    Katie C.

    A cute little coffee shop right across from the downtown Marriott with a super fun, funky vibe. There's a coffee counter at the end of the Salt City Bar, and it's attached to a small food court featuring international cuisine. I ordered a vanilla latte, which was delicious, and another in our group had a pour-over that was clearly made with care. The staff was friendly and attentive, and while service is thoughtful and unhurried, it's not a quick grab-and-go spot--definitely best when you have time to sit back and enjoy the experience.

    Cassandra K.

    Salt City Bar does a lot for the community. It is a cozy place, and the drinks are nearly always amazing. The people working are a bit hit or miss, my friends and I go a lot and in the beginning were treated strangely. Sometimes they close early and encourage you to leave no matter how big your party is. That said. The drinks are very good, and the more we go the better they get each time and get more used to seeing us as regulars. They work really hard on atmosphere and giving customers an experience with thier drinks.

    Beautiful metalwork fence
    Erica O.

    I love that the coffee bar opens earlier than the market. There were lots of people in getting coffee, tea and pastries. Today was just a coffee day for me so I wanted to try their cold draft Ube and Oat milk. It was amazing with a slightly nutty and vanilla flavor which was enhanced with oat milk. The day was perfect, so sunny but not real hot, and the outside seating area is beautiful. Comfortable seating enclosed with modern metal fencing and lots of fresh flowers in pots.**I left pictures of the outside seating before it was enclosed**

    Strawberry bliss
    Michael Q.

    My coffee was amazing and bagel sandwich . The cafe was clean and spacious . There is a large outdoor seating

    margarita
    Jessica G.

    I always have great service when I come here. I think the drinks are reasonably priced and a lot of care goes into making them. They switch out their cocktail menu seasonally which I enjoy trying new things. It is a great space with lots of seating. From casual furniture, to high top tables and regular tables. The cortado tasted delicious. It is a great addition to the Salt City Market. They also have live music and other fun events through the year.

    Letia C.

    The girl at the counter was really welcoming, asked her about their different coffees. The coffee was good, wish I would have tried the cold brew lemonade.

    Jamie B.

    Great place to grab a drink downtown. Located inside the salt city market. It is open later than the market, when the market closes, a gate comes down to separate the bar and the market. This place is truly where to go for artisanal cocktails. The bartenders really put a lot of work into making the cocktails and it shows. They have one of the best espresso martinis in town. Plenty of space at the bar, around the bar area and there's even outdoor seating with fire pits. Perfect place to hang out and get drinks with friends

    Coffee bar side of the bar
    Alexandria L.

    The bar continues to bring their A-game with carefully crafted & beautifully constructed drinks! You can tell the bartenders have fun with it, taking time for each drink and they always taste great, never too sweet or boozy!

    Mike M.

    Im really not trying to be a jerk. You can see though my posts that this is rare to say. But the bartender here at salt city coffee might be the most pretentious and unwelcoming person I have ever been around in my 7000 mile food tour last year and now 2000 miles this year. The person with the hat and mustache yelled at anyone who sat at the chair that was too close to his register (first me who he told to move down then the next person who tried to approach the bar...just move the chair the ‍). . And while ordering with the super nice guy at the bar, he cut us off and berated me that my phone notes weren't in good enough view for him while I was showing the guy who was taking care of me. It was so bad that I almost walked out without a sip of my beer flight. I never felt so unwelcome at a food or beer stop.

    Expresso martini. It was so good I had two
    Ria M.

    The Expresso Martini was very good. The bartender was very attentive to us. Definitely a place to try when ever in Syracuse NY

    2 everything bagels with cream cheese, iced chai, shot of espresso served along with selzer, and a latte
    Justice B.

    Walked in on a quiet Tuesday late morning, and ordered right away. Decided to take a seat outside in the glorious sun to enjoy our treats. The service was good, at this time of day it was basically self-serve. The bagels with cream cheese were good and so was our coffees. In the photos below you'll see a latte, 2 bagels with cream cheese, a shot of espresso which was served with seltzer, and an iced chai. Thank you Salt City, when I'm in the area I'll be back!

    Espresso Martini
    Molly R.

    Super tasty cocktails. Espresso martini is by far one of the best in Syracuse. The bar has a great ambiance, cozy vibes and plenty of seating when you consider its collaboration with the market. Cocktails are priced well, not crazy expensive.. you won't feel guilty getting a second. Bar tenders are pretty quick, even when there is a line. But sometimes you have to be patient because it can get crowded.

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