Friendly and attentive staff. Delicious food. Highly recommend this local restaurant.read more

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food…read more I googled some restaurants near me and oh my darling caught my attention. Inside it's rustic and modern at the same time. Very large space and tables are well spaced out to give everyone some privacy. I wanted to specifically make it for the lunch because I wanted to try the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes which came with greens and a side of protein. I choose potatoes. I also ordered a peach Bellini drink. Delicious!!! Definitely hit the spot. The food portions are big so I couldn't finish all my food but if I had space in my stomach I would have licked the plate clean. The staff is friendly. Someone who I assume is the owner was walking around greeting guests. My server was great really payed attention to his guests. I am only visiting Syracuse, but I would love to come back when I'm back!

My literal TOP ONE FAVORITE PLACE!!! Funk n waffles genuinely has a special place in my heart and…read moreI'm so sad I'm moving because this is literally a must eat non negotiable. PLEASE OPEN A STORE IN BOULDER COLORADO I WOULD BE YOUR VEST COSTUMER!! Honestly, this place is so genius because the combo of waffles with the night time shows are so fun, it's so lively and an increadibly vibe. Not to mention the name?? I mean jenious, Funk n Waffles like amazing. Also shout out to all the workers, especially Lexi she's amazing and knows her stuff. Never would I have thought of getting a white mocha but this was so balanced, not too sweet, creamy, and goes perfectly with my waffle, which BY THE WAY can be made GLUTEN FREE ?! I'm in awe I will forever love and miss this place!!!!!!!! You are truly missing out if you don't hit this place up that's really on you

Amazing stop on our trip. Waffles were super unique and all delicious. Our favorites were the…read moreBulgogi (waffle made of rice, great sauce, meat, and egg on top) and the Bacon, Basil and Brie (great flavor built into the waffle and awesome with the apricot sauce). If looking for a unique spot in Syracuse, definitely stop in!

I realize they are closing next weekend (7/18), but if you ever needed a sign to come here -…read moreconsider 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!

I have loved everything I've tried. I get something new each time, and can't leave without grabbing…read morea 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!)

Gay bar. I'm not…read moregay. This might have been the best food I had while in the Syracuse area for 4 days. Bacon grilled cheese sandwich. Friend ordered the burger he said the same thing. Grey food and service. Decor is extra gay. But it's a gay bar ..... so have fun and enjoy!

The amount of time, effort, and care that go into each menu item is impressive. For brunch, the…read morevariety is astounding for the size and the appearance of the place from the outside. At first the location seems less than promising, but inside the little touches of decor make for a charming, if not polished experience. It is still largely a bar that serves food, but the food is impressive in both quality and low price. The little details like in-house made desserts, house ranch dressing, and hand cut fries are a pleasant surprise. The organization behind staggered brunch seating lends itself well to good availability of items, freshness, and service. The menu includes frequently updated seasonal choices. This is also a LGBTQ+ bar. Brunch menus are regularly posted on Facebook, and the process for text message based reservations is convenient. Possibly one of the most surprisingly good restaurants in the greater Syracuse area.

Super fun place!! :D…read more Casual vibe and good place to gather and nerd out! Food is pretty good (especially for what seems to be mostly a bar). The roll for a shot!! Very fun novelty that tbh did not get old. Cartoons on the TV, lots of fun themed drinks, good bites, and classic (and some new) arcade games. If we weren't heading to a concert after, we definitely would've stayed all night. Super friendly bartenders and great service. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Wonderful establishment for brunch, dinner, or just drinks. The staff are friendly and such a…read moredelight. A special shout out to Nick, who was an amazing and charismatic server. I love the immersion of the leveling and quests, and the random events such as emo night and dungeons and dragons. The drinks are really great, especially the potions! My personal favorite is Maximum Health. The food is really tasty, especially the mix and match sliders. I'll definitely keep coming back here as long as I live in Syracuse.

Attended a paint and sip event here and have never been to this restaurant before…read more It was empty on a Monday night but staff (chef/bar tender) were friendly and quick! Seasonal cocktails were amazing, a must try. Best Amaretto Sour I've had! Blackened chicken tacos were flavorful and chicken was delicious! Very filling. Parking is easy (in the back), handicap accessible building, and very spacious inside! Great place to go if looking for a casual dinner It's inside a hotel, but still a fabulous place!

Restaurant in the lobby of the collegian hotel made it convenient to get dinner after a long day…read more There is also a bar. The bartender/waitress was a rockstar. She was the only one serving and bartending to a very full restaurant on a Saturday night. When we walked in, we sat at a table making it four tables in total, with two of the tables having big parties and the bar almost completely full. The food was very good as well. We had the bolognese and cheeseburger.

This was my first experience at Rise N Shine and it was a great one! I do see a lot of negative…read morereviews are from long wait times but I went on a Tuesday morning so that could be why my review is rated much higher because I had no wait time to be seated and the food came out pretty quickly. Rise N Shine has such cute decor! I love the entrance and the overall aesthetic. The restaurant uses a QR code menu just FYI. There's also a parking lot which seemed like it would get full quickly if on a busier day. Our waitress was Karen (?) and she was very sweet. We ordered the Hot Honey Chicken and waffles (without gravy cause they ran out) and the Basic "B" with an extra side of hash brows. The chicken and waffles was pretty tasty! The waffles were light and airy and the chicken was moist with a nice crunch. I'm not sure how the gravy would've affected the texture but it was definitely delicious without it. The Basic B was standard, the bacon was apple smoked and thick. The pancakes were yummy, they came with a cinnamon butter which was perfect for the pancakes. And the hash browns were nice and crispy. Overall I really enjoyed trying this place out as it has been on my list! I will definitely come back again!

The down side: the wait on a Saturday morning is significant. Roughly 45 minutes for a table and…read morethen another 45 minutes for our food. However, I think I'd say it was worth the wait. It was quite good. Every single thing we got. We came into it thinking it was going to be more of an "experience" place with novelty dishes, but they were all delicious. Pancake flight, pancake sushi, bacon, flaming French toast, BYO omelet. ALL. EXCELLENT. Massive portions. Almost everyone leaves with leftovers. Very much worth the price, so a huge win.

Had such a great time. From the poutines to the appletinis!! Ryan makes a great tini everyone…read moreshould have him make you one!! We had a great time x5

My boyfriend and I stopped here with no expectations, mostly we both just usually go to the same…read morespots and we were looking for something different and away from crowds. We stopped here and were seated instantly at a very comfy and roomy booth. Our server was great as well, I don't remember her name but, truly she was on top of it. We ordered some drinks over the course of our meals as they have a plethora of drinks to try! Their flavor notes to describe their drinks were very helpful to figure out what you'd like and our server was very helpful with making sure we got what we wanted! Our food was amazing and the price for everything was relatively fair and I think affordable for two people to get the full experience! I left extremely happy and definitely coming back for another date night! As we wanted to be away from crowds, at the time it wasn't too busy, but I felt like even if it was, it still wouldn't have hindered the experience, and my boyfriend attested to this as well for all those shy folk!

My boyfriend and I were starving and looking for dinner. I saw this place on Yelp and we decided to…read morecheck it out. We dined in and both ordered the blackened chicken alfredo. The dish itself was beautifully plated, and we both loved that it had tomatoes in it, it was just a little bland. I wish it had more flavor. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. The sauce was bland. I do think the service was somewhat slow, the restaurant didn't appear to be that busy, it was a Tuesday evening and one of the World Cup games was on. The server was nice though. I thought the decor was cool.

We will be frequenting Syracuse and Whiskey Coop may become one of our regular stops…read more Really good service, really nice interior ambiance with dark woods. There are high tops, booths and tables for everyone. Seems like a great place to sample the expansive whiskey menu. We stopped in for a quick lunch and ordered the chicken sliders. Solid fried chicken, a bit dry, and needed more seasoning. The honey was needed, and elevated it for sure. The fruit was fresh and plentiful for a side. I was encouraged to return and try more the next time I'm in Syracuse.

Let me tell you, I was absolutely blown away by this place. You walk in to beautiful ambiance…read more Stunning restaurant space that's casual-elegant. The entire menu sounded delicious and it was difficult to decide what I actually wanted. I ordered the soup of the day which was not overly salty but packed with flavor. I opted for the burger and fries. The burger was cooked so well and so delicious that I had to pay compliments to the chef. Every bite was juicy and mouthwatering. Fries were expertly seasoned. Even the pickle on the side packed a nice punch and crunch. The service was top tier. Our waitress was attentive, made sure we had everything we needed including our to go order and we were very pleased. This might be the gem of Syracuse!

Had lunch at Phoebe's today and had a luscious seafood sandwich and glass of wine…read more Our waitress, don't remember her name was lovely, attentive without being over bearing. Service was great The restaurant, as always, has a beautiful feel with the all the plants and lots of character. Wish I could come more often.