The shop's name, White Rabbit Roasting Co., represents the hard times owner Amelia Bucci-Taylor…read moreovercame starting her first business. A fan of "Alice in Wonderland," she said the story helped her through those hard times. White Rabbit opened in September 2024 in the former Nickel Back Jacks redemption center at 8905 S. Seneca St. in the village. Along with coffee roasted by Bucci-Taylor, the café serves teas by Earthly Emporium in Port Byron and baked items by several local producers, including doughnuts, Danishes and muffins by Camerons Bakery in Auburn and, soon, cinnamon buns by Doughlicious in Auburn. White Rabbit also features candles by Eclectic Hedge in Port Byron, a little free library in coordination with the Weedsport Free Library, and tumblers custom-made by Lake Life Laser Studio in Auburn. A village native, Bucci-Taylor previously worked as a licensed practical nurse at Victory Sports Medicine in Skaneateles. She began roasting her own coffee as a hobby while staying home with her son, and shortly thereafter became stuck there due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Encouraged by her husband, Taih, she researched, bought machines and roasted for herself, and then friends and family. Bucci-Taylor said she tries to use the highest quality coffee beans she can find, such as specialty, fair trade and organic. At White Rabbit, it's available by the cup and by the bag. My wife and I live about 10 minutes from Weedsport, but if you know the area, you know there isn't much out here as far as food/drink go. We stopped into White Rabbit for the first time recently and were impressed with everything. The coffee was good, plenty of flavors and specials to choose from. We got a crossiant donut from Camerons that was delicious. Nicely redecorated inside. Employees were friendly, including Bucci-Taylor herself who was behind the counter slinging drinks. Prices were comparable to other coffee places. Definitely prefer giving my money to fresh roasted, local over the big chains, so we'll definitely be back.

Great coffee! Local roaster and the owner served us. Amazing experience. We stopped as a family,…read moreeveryone got a coffee and they had a great assortment of treats to choose from.

To begin with the decor is hometown cute. I had the Bst sandwich . Bacon spinach tomatoe , on…read morehomemade bread. Very good came with a side , I chose cottage cheese . Hubs had regular breakfast everything great . Service great . Friendly. Visit if you can

Delicious quiche, great service, chef stopped at table,…read moredecor was stunning and clean.

Employees were great, even when dealing with unruly guests. My iced latte was delicious and they…read moregave me a sample of baklava that was out of this world. I visited with a larger group, which the space has limited capacity for so plan ahead. Overall great first experience.

Back for a second round! I have to say that one of my favorite things about this place is that they…read morebrew their drinks to order. No premade drinks that have been sitting around all day, No loads of sugar that are forced on you. I order the Saudi coffee which was perfect and a festival cake which was heavenly. Staff was generally nice but I interacted the most with Alyssa (I hope I spelled the name right). She was accommodating and patient, which I really appreciated.

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.

Love it ! I ordered the egg and olive sandwich, with gluten…read morefree bread option. It was delicious and perfect size for my tummy. Highly recommended when you are visiting Skaneateles. I'm sorry I was so hungry that I took a bite before I took the photo.

TLDR; decent food, bad service, unclean practices, beware of 3% up charge if paying with card…read more Stopped by for some sandwiches on a Saturday afternoon, and the line was out the door. The roast chicken breast ($11.50), BLT ($10), and smoked turkey ($12) were all pretty good, standard sandwiches. Didn't try any desserts or drinks, though the coffee options seemed popular. Service was subpar and very unpleasant, as some other reviews here mention - the young girls working the register and the man making the sandwiches all seemed like they didn't want to be there, and were not very kind. They also don't use gloves when making sandwiches. Also beware that they upcharge 3% if paying with card - mentioned on a small slip of paper near the register. They seemed to already have factored this in, despite the fact that we paid with cash. Overall, unfortunately would not return, nor recommend.

Amazing location. Very convenient to get to…read more I was driving by and stopped here. I ordered a hot chocolate and a croissant. They were both fresh and delicious. I'd definitely stop back here again.

Be sure Ethan is there! My friend is gluten-free... He went…read moreto the effort to find out for sure if the loaded hashbrowns are gluten-free... And the bacon... And he was very thorough and professional! It's as if he owned it or manage the store. If you're the owner, reading this, he is a gem! I had the bacon jam, grilled cheese and a hot tea... the bacon jam was a nice, sweet and salty "sauce"... Ethan asked what kind of bread I would like... And it was nicely done with an egg. My hot tea, don't know what Duncan did, but I like it... It was a real teabag! Something that you would get in a better restaurant! It's not an afterthought! To get a good cup of tea in America, can be a challenge! If you're a tea drinker, Dunkin' Donuts seems like they're going on the right track! I usually don't order tea because it's usually ridiculous... Tiny teabag, too much water, and then they add the milk right after they put in the hot water... So the tea doesn't bloom... Not Ethan! He made the cup of tea correctly! Gave me a little serving of milk on the side! If you like tea, go here!

Amazing food and friendly staff. Love the feel of the place. Not sure cozy is the right word but…read moreyou get what I mean

Try Maydan Cafe the next time you're in or near Baldwinsville! I love crepes, and they have 8 to…read morechoose from, or you can create your own! They are named after the schools in Bville. I enjoyed the Ray - lemon ricotta and fresh blueberries. I dove in before I took a picture, so it's shorter than it was when I received it. Yummy!!! You can order a single or a double. They have many wraps, smoothies, and beverages. All served up with a smile! Many of their ingredients are locally sourced - hurray! They have board games, tables and chairs, and comfy chairs and couches. A lovely addition to the dining scene in Bville!

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 had a wonderful Lavender Latte, and they were able to make it with decaf for me. The service is…read morealways great and the ladies are very friendly.

I love that they sell Finger Lakes coffee. Inside is so cute and charming and the owners have such…read moregood taste in decor. Like farmhouse cute but not 2013 Magnolia where it's overload. They're always coming up with new flavors. If they expand, I would love to see them do sandwiches/paninis, homemade baked goods, etc.

Wonderful, local cafe with friendly service and great food. I love their breakfast sandwiches and I…read morelove their homemade soups, deli sandwiches and hot specials. I was in the other day for coffee and when I saw the soup was Italian Wedding soup, I knew I had to take home a large container for lunch. It was very flavorful and lots of ingredients. I tried the chickpea salad wrap last week and it is a new favorite of mine. The owners are wonderful people and an amazing addition to our small town!

We stopped by for breakfast on our way through town. Everyone's food was absolutely delicious, as…read morewere the drinks. We had a variety of breakfast sandwiches, which have many different options - homemade biscuit (super yum!), bagel, english muffin, bacon, sausage, ham, variety of cheeses. The cookies were also scrumptious. Our family really enjoyed the molasses cookies. The owner Sarah was so friendly and helpful. She's fantastic with customer service! Highly recommended!