The sandwiches are amazing!! Darwin's is tried and true, has always put an amazing spin on their…read moresandwiches and coming up with some creative ones!! Names are sassy and funny! They were the first kid on the block with their creativity!!

The one thing I miss about working downtown is ordering lunch from Darwin's. I don't get down here…read moremuch but was close enough to the area and decided to stop in today. My go to is the Ships in the Night(you can get it as a salad too), I'm not a vegetarian but the flavors of all the items in it go well together. I've tried a lot of other items while delicious I always come back to Ships lol. I've had their items such as salad, soups and shepherds pie at a catered event. It was all delicious and they do a great job with sandwiches and extras items.

I was craving an amazing sandwich and Boulangerie was recommended to me by a good friend so I…read moredecided to check them out. I will start by saying I love this location. The exterior and interior were both very beautiful and remind me shops that I've visited while in NYC. I ordered the #18 which was smoked turkey, cheddar, spinach, pears and garlic mayo. WOW! That's the first word that came to kind after my first bite. This was easily one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten in my life!!! Everything was perfect right down to the freshly baked French bread, delicious! The staff were all so kind. Even during their rush hour they didn't skip a beat and handled every customer with kindness.

I will start this as I always do by saying I do not give out five stars but I am really blown away…read more I've not gone here in quite some time probably 10 years. But it's just as good as it was back then. The sandwich I got was quite delicious. The pesto didn't overpower anything. And the bread had a nice crisp to it. Great flavor, chicken was tender. I would certainly get it again. The staff was friendly and the food came up quickly. The ambience is definitely casual, what you would expect for a small sandwich shop. It's too bad that I have not been here in quite some time. I will return again soon I hope. Prices a little high where is it not high anymore. Great place to stop if you're looking for lunch quick

Our second time here; almost a year after they opened. They've expanded their menu; which I think…read moreis great! Same great quality, wait time, dedication, and atmosphere as before. We started out both getting the Dutch Mules to drink; which was a nice crisp take on a classic Moscow Mule. I also got The Stapleton later; which consisted of a fine whiskey, triple sec, OJ, and some other additives which was like drinking a whiskey mimosa without the bubbles. Super delish! My wife got the Knickerbocker sandwich on the special list, and I got the Huckleberry panini. Both very satisfying and satiating in their own ways. Both came with homemade in house chips covered in light spices We loved it, and will be back! Reasonable prices without cutting costs; which is definitely appreciated these days.

Tried Crooked Cattle for takeout on a DoorDash happy hour promotion at 25% off (unclear if this was…read morea one time deal or a daily offering). I ordered the Beef of Weck and Potato Salad given past reviews seemed to deem these two items as menu staples. The potato salad was fine, in need of a big pinch of salt. The Beef on Weck was a hardy, and a big portion for a sandwich, the extra horseradish wasn't necessary unless you're really a fan. However, the sandwich should be eaten with the au jus, otherwise it borders on flavorless. I did find the bun overly salty. Filling but not fufillying. Additional note... When I went to pickup the staff member wanted me to sign off on a receipt of the full amount without the discount. When I stated I paid online, he responded it had to do with the fact DoorDash doesn't allow for a tip. When I asked for a new bill representative of what I paid, the manager came and said they ask for the signature to confirm it was picked up... Then I said, I can indicate that here on the app, and he agreed and let me go with my food. Overall the interaction made me uncomfortable as I've never experienced a similar situation with pickup. Perhaps just me, but something I feel someone should be made aware of if they're ordering to-go.

Location, Location, Location. It doesn't just apply to real estate buying and selling homes. It…read moremakes it so that fantastic food is sometimes a little hard to find. Honestly I didn't even know that this little shop was hiding here until a friend of mine had told me about it. Hiding in the Mass Mutual Buildings Lobby in Downtown Syracuse at the corner of Fayette and Clinton Street, unless you happen to notice the sandwich board sign out in front of the building you wouldn't notice it. The good about this place from what I can tell you is rotating $5 lunch specials, free delivery of lunch within the downtown area, a rewards program based off points of dollars spent, and a friendly staff and reasonable prices on a pretty expansive menu for a cracker jack box sized Deli. And most of the food is fresh prepared right in front of you. Sometimes even by Joe himself! I decided to try something that was a regular item on their menu which is cleverly named with streets and areas in Syracuse. I had the "Onondaga" which is essentially a chicken bacon ranch panini. One thing I love about it is its a pressed sandwich, Which next time I try one of their pressed ones I'll get a different bread. The standard for this sandwich is a local favorite, pastas stretch bread. Which is absolutely delicious, but it just doesn't press well in my opinion and it makes it overly chewy. If I customized it a little and got a different bread, it would have helped it. But it did use a lot of fresh ingredients bacon made right on the flat top and roasted chicken breast cut right there, and a good quality ranch dressing. I got a side of fries as well which were just basic shoestring fries but were fresh fried to order for me. I can say if you want a budget lunch that is of good quality, Joe's definitely is a great choice, as it ran me less than $10 for quite a bit of lunch with a drink. I can definitely say that I will make a return trip. And even though its hard to find for the general public, they definitely are loved by the downtown workers as they probably churned through 30 customers as I ate mine in their quaint little dining area of about 4 tables. If its that routinely eaten, I think you as well might like to "Eat At Joe's"!

Mom-and-pop type deli inside a large office building;…read more Decent selection for such a small diner including sandwiches, wraps, Panini's, tenders, burgers. Cafeteria style food service. Friends had a pork wrap and an Italian meat sandwich and they were quite satisfied I had a burger, it was OK, smaller than the burgers I'm used to but not bad. I also had clam chowder that was meaty (lots of clams) and tasty. They have both bottled drinks at fountain drinks with free refills. Prices are very reasonable I.e. my burger was $3.50 Dining room only has 6 small tables with two chairs each but we put a couple together no problem Place is very clean. Staff friendly and helpful

Service was amazing, super quick and left with a curtesy bagels as a treat. 100% recommend!read more

One of the best benefits of Yelp when traveling is getting a peek at where the locals go. You…read morealways want to find the local gems in a region, and this past weekend we found just that in Water Street Bagel in Syracuse, NY. The place was bustling, all seats taken, people standing waiting on their order, and others dashing in for their carry out orders. There's good reason for that, the food, the coffee, the service, the vibe was all excellent. Inside is clean, simply decorated, and everything from the food to the kitchen is visible. It's simply part of the decor. We purchased some bagels from the previous day, some breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The coffee was bold, rich and fresh. The bagels delicious, all of the sandwich parts cooked to perfection. There's a friendly, warm vibe inside that extends from the staff and is entrenched in the food and coffee. Just a fantastic place for bagels and, I have to admit, NY bagels are next level. If you're in Syracuse, I highly recommend you make sure you make Water Street Bagel one of your stops.

A bit hard to find (note: I did not see the sign outside the building I was too focused on Apple…read moreMaps) but so worth it! I visited during my lunch break before a meeting, service was quick and the bagel sandwich was delicious. A little messy to eat but I like that it was filled to the brim. The staff is very friendly.

Had a green machine, it was fantastic. One of the best/most unique bagel sandwiches I've had. 5/5read more

Wowwww this food was soo good! It was very authentic and flavorful and I will be thinking of this…read moremeal for a while. The portions are big, and the staff was very kind. We enjoyed the cabbage rolls and pierogi for the table and each got our own entrees. I personally loved the placki and will be coming back every time I'm in town. It was pretty busy at peak dinner time but we still got a table inside. The patio was pretty big too and an enjoyable space. The dessert was also phenomenal!! Highly recommend coming here if you want authentic Polish food.

Service here was very good…read more We sat outside in their courtyard but it is more like a beautiful garden environment. Inside their are tables. Food, starter for our group of 4. Pierogi with Potato Bacon , Topped w/ sautéed onions and bacon. Served w/ chive sour cream. Gulasz & Kopytka consisted of Beef stew (Goulash) served with potato dumplings topped with sautéed onions & butter. Served with a side of sauerkraut OR red cabbage. Excellent dish. Breaded Chicken consisted of. Two freshly breaded chicken cutlets served with pan-fried potatoes and your choice of homemade beets OR red cabbage.This dish was good. Pork Dinner consisted of Two well-seasoned pork cutlets served with pan-fried potatoes, apple sauce and a cucumber and tomato salad. Choice of sauerkraut, red cabbage OR cabbage with beans and carrots. This needed the mushroom sauce but was good. Placki Hungarian Style (featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives) Consisted of Four Potato pancakes topped with a lightly spicy ground beef-tomato sauce made with peppers and onions. Topped with sour cream. Excellent dish. Pistachio cake and double chocolate cake, both yummy and amazing.

I'm a big fan of Ernie's Salt City Cafe. Ernie is always kind and you can tell he takes pride in…read morehis food because it comes out tasting delicious! I don't mind waiting a little longer for a gluten free breakfast sandwich knowing that he cracks eggs fresh on the griddle every time. The sandwiches do not leave you feeling hungry! The loaded tots are truly loaded and could easily make another meal. It feels like highway robbery getting such a delicious, non frozen sandwich for the same price as a lousy Dunkin equivalent. This is a hidden gem tucked away in the first level of an office building. They have great specials, huge portions, and I love supporting a smaller business. I've heard great things about their catering! Looking forward to trying their lunch next.

Wanted to grab a quick sandwich. Found this place on accident. I had the caprese sandwich. The…read morestretchy bread it was onvery good. The mozzarella and greens were fresh. Prices are very reasonable. The only knock is this place is in an office building and hidden. It's tough to find. Worth a shot if you're in the area.