I realize they are closing next weekend (7/18), but if you ever needed a sign to come here - consider this it!! I'm so sad I tried Strong Hearts Cafe so late! Firstly, the space is amazing! It's bright, open, and inviting with plenty of seating. Secondly, staff are very friendly and helpful! And thirdly, their food is amazing! I'm not vegan but their food is genuinely delicious. We ordered the loaded nachos, chicken parm sandwich, and the sweet sassy molassey sandwich, chocolate mint milkshake and a green tea. The half order of loaded nachos was generous in size and toppings! It was filling without being heavy. All of the ingredients were fresh. Probably one of my top loaded nachos ever. The chicken parm sandwich was also amazing! If I didn't know this was a vegan restaurant, I would not have known that the chicken was not meat. It had the texture of perfectly cooked chicken. The stretch bread was soft, the marinara was warm and perfectly seasoned. 10/10 sandwich. The sweet sassy molassey was also quite good! Very bright, filled with vegetables and deliciously seasoned tofu. Finally, the milkshake! I would have never guessed it was vegan. It was creamy, minty, and chocolatey - like drinking thin mints! I'm determined to squeeze in more visits here before they close! read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Sweet Sassy Molassy - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I have loved everything I've tried. I get something new each time, and can't leave without grabbing a cupcake and a couple of sides to hold me over for a few days. This is the place you take people who think vegan food can't be good. It's one of my top 5 vegan restaurants in the US. They have a beautiful space with lots of seats, great lighting, and a very friendly staff. It's a great place to sit with friends or even to sit with your work computer. 100% recommend - once you go, you'll just keep going back. (Chicken salad sandwich is my favorite so far!) read more

A sad farewell to one of the coolest restaurants in Syracuse! I had to stop in for one of my favorite sandwiches, the Sweet Sassy Molassy before Strong Hearts Cafe closes in a couple weeks. Please stop in and support this awesome local business before July 18th! read more

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Vegetarian or not, strong hearts is worth a stop in. Such incredible takes on "meat dishes" that are delicious in their own right, let alone as a recreation of a meat item. Flavor is on point, creativity in how they make their dishes, and bright, smiling, helpful service make it such a joy to eat here. Bright and fun with plenty of space to eat and enjoy their amazing menu. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Hot Hunny Fried Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Strong Hearts feels like a modern burger place but for vegans. You order at the counter and pickup when your name is called. There's some ready-to-grab offerings in a cold case. They have laminated menus to review in line or they're up on the screen behind the counter. The menu is kind of mimic-heavy for my taste in vegetarian/vegan food and I admittedly I haven't tried the imitation stuff. The po-boy I had was good but bread and breading heavy- I was craving more cauliflower. The tofu salad I had was great, bright and crunchy. The shakes are a MUST here. They're super creamy and delicious. Seating can be busy but there's usually a spot available, either at the line-counter, the raised wall benches, or tables. They also have a limited amount of tables outside when the weather is good. Parking is street parking. It's in a walkable area given its proximity to the university. There are bike racks down the block. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Cauliflower po'boy and chips. This thing is massive! - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Super quick service #neededthat. Tempeh bacon: 4/10 (but it was my first time trying tempeh bacon so I'm sure it's pretty good) Loved my burger and the jalapeño ranch is delicious! read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - DIY burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Delicious sweets and the food is delicious. The pricing is affordable with a variety of healthy drinks.

I go to strong hearts regularly, usually for take out. The food is phenomenal. It's not healthy vegan in my opinion, but a delicious treat. I usually get chicken parm sandwich with marinara on the side with a side salad. I don't love their dressing for salad and my 4 year old tries to steal the sandwich with marinara every time. The milkshakes are also great. I usually get the chocolate pb. Sometimes I also get the apple cider. My husband enjoys the smoothies and smack n cheese (gf). Having gluten free and vegan options are great for our family. The service is usually quick. When outdoor seating is open we sometimes eat there. The seats are comfortable and the patio is typically shaded. read more

I lived in Syracuse for a few years and still wish Minneapolis had a vegan place that has the same options that strong hearts has. Even 5 years later, everything was just as good as I remember it, the milkshakes, the sandwiches, the fries, and the breakfasts are all 10/10. She's well lit and from order to pick up it's about 10-15 mins so even if you're in a rush, you can get a solid meal. read more

Great vegan food! Excellent coffee. Clean, bright restaurant. Lots of charging. Please rename the sweet and sassy molassy ( sandwich) vs the sweet and sassy (burger). Too confusing and order got mixed up. read more

I was in town on business and discovered this place. By far, this is in the top 3 of my favorite vegan places. Everything is sooooo good. read more

The staff were super nice, the dining area was clean and spacious, and the food was incredible. We ordered an oatmeal cream pie, a lemon cupcake and a butterfinger milkshake. All three things were amazingly delicious. We also ordered nachos and the hot honey chicken sandwich for our main meals- very good! read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Hot honey chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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i went here on a second date once and all i remember is that tofu can actually be tasty and there was a little girl who told us to pick a cupcake and then got upset when we chose a different one. i don't talk to the girl anymore and ive never been back but thats what i recall and yeah. its cute in there but too open for my liking. i feel like you can see everyone and hear every convo read more

Anytime I'm visiting Syracuse, it's always a priority to get to Strong Hearts, it's never disappoints. Have had their wings in the past which slapped, but this time got their chickpea sunflower wrap, highly recommend! read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Chickpea Sunflower Wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

One of my favorite Syracuse restaurants!! The parking is easy and the location is great! The ambiance is artistic, inspiring and crisp. The food is amazing. We always get the vegan wings. Perfect for someone who loves the concept of chicken wings, but doesn't want to eat meat. I've always experienced happy and helpful staff. There is outdoor seating in the warmer months. High recommend making a stop here for delicious vegan food. Psst. The desserts are amazing too! I usually get a chocolate cupcake. read more

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Was there on Oct. 30 when they had their Halloween menu. The service was great, the food as tasty as ever, and awesome to see folks in Halloween attire! The Buffalo Mac and cheese is something I'll def get again! read more

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Completely vegan cafe with so many options in appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, cupcakes and shakes. Things we tried: 1. Loaded nachos which had chorizo, vegan cashew cheese, beans , avocado and jalapeños. We loved the taste and quantity as well. Ordered a half plate but it was enough for one meal. 2. Thai tofu Salad - well cooked tofu with salad greens, edamame seeds, roasted cashews and Vinaigrette dressing. Taste was nice and had balanced flavors. 3. Raspberry cheesecake - Good taste for a vegan option but the raspberry layer on top had seeds which I am not a fan of. I have tried their red velvet cupcake before which tasted better. Service was decent. You order food from the counter and can eat there. Cafe had beautiful vibes with colorful walls and enough tables. read more

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This place gets 5/5 booms from my girlfriend and me! BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!! Absolutely quality food and service. I'll sum up my experience with a direct quote from my lovely girlfriend, "This is the best vegan food I've ever had." Making the trip back up from Philly just for more. read more

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It is a great place for vegans. The food is delicious and has a wide variety of options from desserts, salad and burgers. The taste was really good. The cup cakes could be a bit better. They take order for whole cakes or birthday cakes too but I felt it was too expensive comparatively. The service and staff were kind and helpful to understand items in menu. Also the walls of the restaurant were decorative with nice paintings which sets a good ambiance to eat read more

This was fantastic food!!! I can't even remember what I ate but It was a huge salad and my husband had a sandwich that was just out of this world. What did It for me is a chocolate peanut butter shake made with soy. I mean I would go out of my way to come get One! Service was sweet and they answered all my questions. The restaurant seating area is open and feels fresh and clean. They also had cupcakes and other treats. I loved being able to order anything from the menu ! Thank read more

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My fav: Garlic Parm wings!! The Buffalo wings were also tasty but I preferred the crispy skin that the garlic parm still had since it wasn't super saucy. They didn't skimp on the garlic so beware if you're not crazy about garlic like me!! The Philly Cheesesteak was HUGE! I'm glad I opted for the salad as the side. It was a nice contrast and the dressing was tasty. I loved that the seitan was cut into strips and the cheese was super gooey. I added some of the ranch from my other dish to the sandwich as well. It already came with mayo but the ranch was a nice pairing. The atmosphere and organization of this restaurant was really great. I was wishing I could've spent more time here and enjoyed an after lunch cocktail but didn't have the time. They also had a dessert case with some amazing looking sweets. I love a place that you can order & pickup at the counter. They also have sorting bins for when you clear your table. I don't mind doing this and seems like they have a great system. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Philly Cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Cute cafe with an awesome painted wall and cool seating space. I like that they have a water station for guests to use as much as they want and the restrooms are gender neutral. They also had outdoor seating but I chose inside. I ordered the Wild West burger and fries and it was a pretty good burger but the beyond burger patty could have been hotter in temperature, it was just barely warm. Loved the crispy fries and I also ordered a huge chocolate chip cookie but it wasn't very flavorful. There was a case full of desserts so next time I'll try a cupcake or cheesecake slice but overall food was good, clean, cute space. 3 read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Wild West burger, fries, and a chocolate chip cookie. - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Vast menu, and it's great! The customer service is good, and the restaurant is aesthetically cool. I just wish they were open later.

A very good option for some local vegan food. The Strong hearts café offers a wide variety of menu items to challenge your vegan palate. Along with a nice food offering, you'll be equally challenged with a wide choice of almond based milkshakes to go along on the food ride. On the lighter side I tried the Autumn Spinach Salad. A decent amount of spinach, toasted pecan, cranberries filled the bowl with nice dijon maple vinaigrette dressing. A side of sweet potatoes with a light dusting of salt served with barbecue sauce was added to the lunch. I requested ketchup but that was not offered. The barbecue sauce to me does not accompany the sweet potato fries. Both of us enjoyed our milkshakes. I had the blueberry banana milkshake and it was outstanding. The coffee espresso shake was good (I was told, I don't like coffee so I won't pass judgment here). Finishing up eating, the tables around were finally wiped clean. There was a good 45 minutes when diners came and left and the tables were not cleaned between them. The person cleaning the table I'm sure had the best intention thought did not see any sanitizer in their hand. The bar rag they used to wipe the tables was used on all the tables as well as the area where you would bring your dirty empty plates to. That would be a concern for cross-contamination. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Espresso shake and blueberry/banana shake - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Perhaps the best vegan burger I've ever had in my life. My first visit to this amazing establishment was well worth it. In fact, I can't wait to return again. From the pretzel bun to the juicy burger and generous toppings I didn't think I could it it all but I savored and enjoyed every bite. I would give this establishment more stars but 5 is the max. Oh and later that day I had one of their yummy chocolate brownie but ate it too quickly for a picture. read more

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The whole experience was on point! We stayed in Buffalo and didn't make it to Strong Hearts so we looked for somewhere on our way home to stop for lunch. To my surprise there is a Strong Hearts Syracuse! It was in the cards for sure. I got the mushroom po'boy gf and it was delicious. I also tried the gf Mac & cheese. I love a place that is considerate of food sensitivities! My husband had the cheesesteak, fries and macaroni salad and kept saying "we need a place like this at home" and "man, this is so good." On top of the delicious food, the staff was friendly and the place was clean and had a cool atmosphere! Thanks for being great! We really enjoyed this experience! read more

Everything is amazing. Built my own burger with the house made veggie burger, pickles, diced onion, lettuce, tomato, thousand Island, and cheddar and it was perfection. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Build your own burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This has become one of my favorite places in the area! I always get the sweet sassy molassy on a gluten free wrap. My only complaint is it is messy, however the sauce is delicious so it's worth it. The flavors work well together and the tofu is the perfect texture. I also love their milkshakes (always done with almond milk) I get the chocolate, peanut butter and banana one. The service is decently quick, food is fresh and flavorful and the vibe inside is great. The prices are decent but a little higher than others. A great place for vegan and gluten free food. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I wish they still had their previous menu with the sweet potato fries and tater tots! You can't go wrong with their sassy molassy sandwich or their Thai salad though. I like the open space, so that even when it's gloomy outside, you feel pretty comfy and bright inside. If they opened in Ithaca, I would definitely make regular trips there. It's a great place to hang out with friends or to get some work done with a smoothie or coffee. read more

I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I've enjoyed everything I've ordered from Strong Hearts. Prices can be high, but if you only go occasionally or are used to ordering more specialty vegan foods its not bad. I particularly like the vegan wings. read more

Always a great selection of vegan sandwiches, meals, snacks & desserts that taste great whether you are vegan, vegetarian or omnivore. The price is a bit higher than standard fare but 100% worth it read more

Though it is initially a bit hard to find one of my favorite things about this spot is the ambiance. It was absolutely spotless. Also lots of great artwork all around. What I appreciated the most was the promotion of inclusivity through the artwork. The staff was one of the kind! They just added to the great experience of the environment. The food just missed the mark with me overall. It wasn't great but it also wasn't horrible either. It was definitely overpriced in comparison to many other vegan restaurants that I have patronized. I got the Philly sandwich which was just okay. The vegan cupcake it just wasn't a thing! It is incredibly dense. I am unsure of the binding agent that they're using to read more

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Fresh, clean and tasty food! Service was good as well. I only do take out here so I can't say anything about the atmosphere.

Food- BEST vegan wings I have ever had!! The chicken sandwiches and perogies are also Amazing!! PLEASE PLEASE COME TO ROCHESTER NY!! We haven't tried the desserts yet but there is a large selection. They have a self-serve water station with glasses. Service- very pleasant staff. You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready. Ambiance- bright and clean. read more

A great place to stop in for some food! They have a great menu, and although I'm not vegan, the food is still amazing!! They're cupcakes are the best in Syracuse (in my opinion), so you MUST get one there! Food took a while to come out, but they were busy so that was a-okay! read more

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This is the place to go if you're vegetarian or vegan. They offer a lot of alternative options. I never thought I would like tofu, but I really enjoyed it on the sweet sassy molassy. The sandwich was full of flavor and very filling. I tried to the coconut mango smoothie as well. I was expecting that to be sweeter, but it lacked some flavor. They are known for their extensive menu of milkshakes. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Sweet sassy molassy - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Fantastic vegan food!! Four of us came for lunch, with only 2 of us being veggies, and it was outstanding. I got the Sweet Sassy Molassy spicy grilled tofu sandwich on ciabatta which was amazing!! Added on the fries which was a LOT of food but those were also deelish. My son enjoyed the 1/4 sandwich & fries leftover ;-) Hubby got the veggie burger which he loved, and friends got the Thai noodle salad - extremely spicy so not for those who don't love this. Great coffee, friendly service, in a lovely, fun atmosphere. You must hit this place when you're in Syracuse!! read more

First of all, I'm not a vegan, but my dear friend is. The food was delicious, top quality ingredients, and the service was excellent. Our server was from Chicago, so we got the low down on the area. I also had the lemode black tea cold, which had the right balance of both flavors. My buddy practically inhaled his burger. It was a little heavy on the greens, but he really enjoyed it. If you're in the area and you're interested in vegan food, I highly recommend this spot. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Logo - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Pros: Parking across the street Cool, colorful looking place Quick service even when busy Our meals of Rueben and chicken sandwich were great! Oreo shake was awesome Outdoor seating Cool community steps seating Cons: Can't think of any We took our little girls here before a concert and it was pretty busy, orders came right out! The girls didn't even know the place was vegan til we left and told them. I give it 5 stars. read more

Strong Hearts Cafe - Jokes - Sandwiches Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Was very excited to try this as I searched on Yelp and being our first time in Syracuse was looking forward to it for good lunch. The wait for food took more than 30 mins for just an eggplant parm sandwich and rheuben sandwich It was not that crowded to make the wait that long. Would not recommend unless you have hours to wait for the food and not worth the wait read more