While visiting Syracuse I vowed to try a locally owned coffee shop, so we decided to try this one…read moreand we were so happy we did. We both ordered bagels, I had a bagel with cream cheese and my boyfriend ordered a bagel with butter, he ordered drip coffee and I ordered a latte. The bagels were really delicious, they were soft and delectable. My latte was really good, I added some coconut syrup to it and it was just chef's kiss! I was very pleased. I'm off caffeine for a while so that was a way to go out lol. The staff members were kind and helpful, the shop itself is very cute and there is ample seating. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely stop by.

I love Recess. It's…read morealways a great place to stop for coffee and a snack. I love this location too. There is plenty of seating here. And it's relatively a quiet space to work. There are a variety of drinks, pastries, food options and merch available here too. I'd highly recommend coming here. I love their lattes and bagels here. I can't wait to go back again soon.

Trip number two. This time we brought another friend with us. Again, we went with the bowls and…read moreagain we were pleased with the serving. As before, friendly staff, a good choice of things to try from bowls to waffles to toast. On a sidenote, restroom is quite clean.

So glad to have a place to get smoothie bowls nearby! I absolutely LOVE getting one as a treat…read more Definitely pricey but the product is so good and the toppings are always generous. I always get the açaí base. I like the Beach Bum toppings - peanut butter that is definitely on the more natural side, chia jam (yum), crunchy, satisfying granola, and ripe sliced fruit. The service is good - I just wish it was a little quicker. It's possible to be the only customer in the store and still wait 10-15 minutes for just one bowl. Always cutely decorated and the menus are bright and easy to read. They do have a rewards program as well!

Good wifi (both WPA3 and 2G networks) & great coffee! Stopped here while visiting the area to work…read morein-between meetings; it's the best coffee shop to do that in downtown Syracuse. They've got some basic breakfast items, service was fast, and the ambiance is casual with little nooks for 1-2 people parties to hang out.

The baristas are the absolute best! They were super patient and helpful with answering my…read morequestions. They let me have a taste of their Ethiopian light roast - which was delicious! Very light with subtle notes of fruit! I was in a fall mood and wanted to try something off of their fall menu but sadly they were out of cider; so instead, they offered to make a peach matcha for me. It was smooth and lightly fruity! Great experience and would definitely come back!

I really enjoy the coffee from recess coffee. I do think the matcha leaves a lot to be desired, it…read moreis rather bland and tasteless but their coffee is great. Service is great and it's always crowded whenever we go. I do recommend checking it out here!

I was looking for a coffee shop in Syracuse that had a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere and stayed…read moreopen later than most cafes, so I decided to check out Recess. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The vibe was relaxed and low-key, making it a good place to sit down and get some work done. I spent some time working while I was there and appreciated having a space where I could focus without feeling rushed. The staff was pleasant, and one of the employees was kind enough to take a picture for me when I asked, which I appreciated. The only thing that stood out to me was that there wasn't much of a greeting or acknowledgment when I walked in, but it wasn't a huge issue. The seating was okay. The chair I chose wasn't the most comfortable for an extended stay, but it got the job done. There was also some rock music playing during my visit, which helped create a casual atmosphere. I didn't order any coffee or food this time around, so I can't speak to the menu yet. This visit was more about finding a place to work and unwind for a bit. Would I come back? Yes. While I'm still searching for my go-to coffee lounge in Syracuse, Recess is definitely a spot I'd visit again. It has a chill, unpretentious vibe that makes it easy to settle in and spend some time there. I forgot to take more pictures will do when I go back.

Such a quaint coffee shop! Their oatmeal cooking sandwich is amazing! The location is perfect in…read moretownship 5 where you'll find other restaurants and shopping. The coffee was good and service even better! I had one of the best avocado toasts ever!

Great food and drinks. They have a variety of drinks, smoothies, power bowls, toasts, and breakfast…read moresandwiches. There is a nice interior and great service! One tip, their hot drinks are VERY hot so be careful!

This is one of the places within the Salt City Market and it's kind of hidden within there. There…read moreis a large seating area nearby which is nice, and they offer many different cafe drinks as well as some food items. The service was good, a little slow but not unusual for a coffee shop. I like that they make their own syrups for the drinks and have unique options. I got the cereal milk latte, and the coffee was pretty good but lacking in flavor a little. It was tasty, but not my favorite.

So happy we went to the outskirts of town. My kid and I agreed that these were the best maple…read morelattes we had had in a very long time. Very friendly inside. Sorry no pics.

Great hole in the wall Coffee Roaster. This is NOT a cafe or bakery. This was the first thing I was…read moretold when I came in asking if they did espresso drinks. Unfortunately the espresso machine was out of commission but he had fresh drip coffee, and went into his explanation of his process. Very friendly guy, and the coffee was fantastic!! Great flavor and much stronger than your standard coffee. Best coffee I've ever had. If you like coffee that actually tastes like coffee and not water, then you will love the coffee. It is only brewed with the previous days roasted beans. Would highly recommend you stop in for a coffee and an enlightening conversation with the owner.

Guy that works here is great. Coffee was a little pricey however may have been the best cup of…read morecoffee I've ever had. On top of that the education I got in coffee was worth 20x what I paid for the cup. Apparently I don't know sh*T about making coffee. Which is fair.

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

So I came to South City Coffee to get some "quick coffee." I got the horchata latte, which was…read moredelicious, but my brother and cousin decided they wanted to get some special pour over that takes a while. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, so I don't know about these things. The ambiance is great. Modern looking building, cool coffee spot and has a bar connected to it. Lots of different seating, outdoor options. Nice flowers. Music's a little loud, but besides that, great place. Stop by.

Stopped in for a quick drink during the recent "open house" tour of iconic buildings in the city. A…read moreperfect refresher. I ordered a Biere de Miele (Belgian style honey beer) and my wife had a strawberry forward cocktail. As an aside, this is the best bar in the city for craft cocktails, and they are only $13 each!

Started walking in this general direction and the wonderful aroma of coffee varieties drew me in!…read moreSome of the coffees are actually named after some of the actual Finger Lakes, so that's cool. Went up to the counter and asked the young man a couple of (what I thought were) easy questions and he seemed like he could care less what I was saying and didn't want to be there. He gave a vague answer that didn't really quite answer my question. My daughter ordered a coffee and asked for beans to be ground while I was thinking about what I wanted to order. He prepared hers and I asked for my order. In the meantime my daughter noticed that he had filled it and had not included the oat milk she had asked for and she asked again for that. He put it on the counter for her to add, but there was no room to really add it. She put in a little and then I added a little to mine as well. He had handed her the bag of beans while cashing us out and she noticed that they were not ground...as she had asked him to do prior...so she had to ask again. In the meantime she had to dribble some of her coffee into a garbage dispenser so she could put the lid back on and drink from the cup. So, overall, the coffee smelled and tasted great, but the service was poor. The guy was not trying to be friendly or helpful at all. I get he probably didn't really want to be working, but he was. Sometimes you need to just accept it, drink a cup of your own coffee, wake up, and at least try to be "present" and accommodating. Luckily we are very easy-going people and just rolled with it without complaint. Until now I guess. I absolutely hate to put negative things in a review, but that was our real experience. Will I go again? Sure. I always give second and usually third chances. People have off days. My challenge to this young man is that next time someone shows up, actually say, "How can I help you?" and actually mean it and then be helpful. This is all we ask. The smell and taste of the product will sell itself and bring people in. I'd love to update this review in the future with glowing comments!

Smelled great walking passed it and the coffee was good . Service was quick so a nice cup of coffee…read moreand obtained quickly .