Cyndi H.

So a friend sent me an Instagram post with espresso martini and dessert pairings...Um yeah! I added a few more friends, made the reservation and we waited in excitement. A few of us went early to grab a light bite beforehand. Immediately greeted with pleasant people full of smiles and seated. Our reserved table for the event opened early and we took the option to move till finished with our meals. The naan pizzas looked great and one of us enjoyed every last bite of one. The rest of us went with the wedge salad. Not your average wedge at all the lettuce was formed in a layered bowl with just the right amount of small chopped bacon, tomato, red onion, creamy and chunky blue so big I took half for lunch the next day. On to the event wow! Each martini carefully crafted, smooth flavors, and beautifully matched to its dessert pairing. Carrot cake the best I ever had light fluffy creamy slight tang frosting with cake flavors of carrot and walnut smoothly blended into the tender moist cake. Following this was a Dubai flavored moist pistachio cake with chocolate edging that melted in your mouth. Last but certainly not least the decadent not too sweet deep chocolate cake. Just writing this I want more. All this in a comfortable atmosphere, relaxing decor. soft lighting and a large front window to let natural light in. I'm watching for the next event but I'm definitely going again for one of their martinis. Desserts are not a menu staple fyi.

Ashley G.

Great local brewery offering a wide variety of brews, as well as cocktails and mocktails! The food is creative and unique and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming!

Kaz S.

I enjoyed my long awaited visit to Talking Cursive! Super friendly and helpful staff from walking in to leaving. Went for a galentines event and enjoyed trying their specials as well as a beer flight. The food was tasty enough to warrant another trip back and they have many items that I would love to try. Their beers were okay, and their food was decent. Rating based on what we tried while there but I think i need to come back and assess a second time! Good spot with nice seating and not too loud even when full.

Cassandra K.

I have been to Talking Cursive a few times since they originally opened, and I have to say I was really impressed at this past visit. I ordered an Earl Grey cocktail as just fantastic, had great flavor and they were not skimpy with the alcohol which to be honest is hard to find both flavor and quality in a mixed drink in syracuse. Service was kind, and the vibes were good. Although I didn't get food this time I am looking forward to trying something next time.

Letia C.

Stopped in for a quick drink. The girls at the bar were super friendly. Definitely get the flight ($12).

Lydia M.

Cool little brewery with outdoor seating. My husband and I came and got a couple of flights. The beer was good. They have a limited food menu, but the naan pizza is quite good. When we were here there was a large party that was very loud and made it a bit hard to hear. If you're looking for someplace quiet and intimate, this is not the place. I would stop here again, it just wouldn't be my first choice.

Casey F.

My husband and I decided to go to talking cursive on a random Saturday. We haven't been in a while and they've really stepped up their food and drink options. My husband got a beer flight. I'm not a beer person so I got a cocktail with strawberries, basil and bourbon and it was delicious! We also ordered pretzels and a Korean BBQ mac and cheese bowl. Both were excellent!

Donna Z.

Came here on a Friday evening around 8pm for some drinks and dinner and place was popping. We ordered bacon wrapped pickles, pretzel, Shepard's pie, burger with side of mac and cheese, a flight of beers and some full pours after. All the food was great and on point. The beer was pretty good too that we each had 2 full pours after. Bartenders were great, quick, and friendly even though there were quite a few groups. Too bad we were only visiting as the Club Cursive is pretty appealing and seems well worth the membership!

Maddy F.

I was impressed with the food here. We came during the day to celebrate a birthday and the staff were very accommodating. They have a bunch of brews and cocktail options. We tried their jalapeño naan pizza and the special pickle pizza. Both were so good! I do wish the raspberry drizzle was a bit more pronounced on the jalapeño pizza to give it that contrast, but again I was pleasantly surprised. Perfect sharing size for 2 people. My friend's baked Brie and pretzel with beer cheese were also delicious.

Erica O.

I've just come home from another wonderful meal at Talking Cursive Brewing company. Our group had a special beer pairing menu with 3 courses. We got to choose our first drink as we socialized, I love sours so I had their Blueberry Coffee cake sour, delicious, light but fruity and not too sweet. We started with an amazing mixed greens salad, topped with strawberries, avocado, red onion, pistachios and goat cheese balls rolled in crushed pistachios with a sweet balsamic dressing. I could have eaten this full size. We had 3 sliders, rodeo burger, mushroom swiss burger and the pub pretzel burger. All delicious, each paired with tastings of beer. Our dessert was a delicious blueberry ice cream with fresh blueberries, blueberry syrup, crumble topping and whipped cream paired with a sweet coffee liqueur. Service was great and the food was excellent.

Courtney W.

Nice spot for beer and a meal in downtown Syracuse. Staff is friendly and service is very fast. The beer flights are nice and there's a good variety of beers. My favorite was the rhubarb pie one, it was tart but still really pleasant. I ate the seasonal Mac and cheese, which was a nice portion. I liked the bacon and crispy onion. Not the sauciest Mac and cheese, but it's still a nice option to pair with the beer. They have a nice variety of food options, including the naan pizzas, and the seasonal food options are fun. Seems like a family friendly spot as there were several groups with young kids. I just wish there were TVs with some sports games on, but this may be because I was really wanting to watch college game day at the time I was there haha.

Emily K.

Finally got a chance to attend one of their Pop-Up brunches that they try to do on a Sunday once a month. Normally they are closed on Sundays. I'm sort of a beer snob, but they have great beer! I opted for a mimosa flight since it was brunch. They had some different flavors that I haven't seen elsewhere, but they were average mimosas. I thought it was nice that they brought complimentary mini muffins with cinnamon butter to the table. Reminded me of a bread basket at dinner. My only complaint was I would've loved more. I easily could have eaten all of them! The sweet potato and sausage hash was definitely drool-worthy and the cheesy potatoes brought me back to my childhood (even for this lactose intolerant girl ). Definitely check their Facebook page to see when their next pop up brunch is and make a reservation early!

Clark S.

Staying in Syracuse for a concert at The Dome over the weekend, I heard about Talking Cursive Brewing Company and read they had a burger that was a finalist for best burger in NYS for 2023. Not only was that burger awesome, the beer and staff were just as great! A family member and I walked in a little after 3pm on a Saturday looking to grab a beer flight and an early dinner before a concert at The Dome. We walked in and the hostess immediately seated the two of us at a table. There was a big bar and plenty of high tables and chairs to sit at and relax, along with a little outdoor patio area in front. Our waitress, I wish I would have gotten her name, was excellent! She was incredibly friendly and fun; she was very well-versed about the beers Talking Cursive makes and serves and gave us ample time to relax and figure out what we wanted to order for dinner. I was pretty confident on what I was ordering and since it was a burger, Talking Cursive participated with the New York State Beef Passport, which as of 08/2023, if you order a burger from Talking Cursive and have an account, you can get a free beer, which I took advantage of, so again, shout out to our awesome waitress! From the flight of four beers I got, my favorite was their "Bobby Fans Are People Too", a DDH Double-IPA, which was a Gold Medal Winner at TAP NY 2023! For dinner, I ordered their Pub Pretzel Burger (the best burger in NYS 2023 finalist), cooked medium, with a side of Ruffles potato chips. The Pub Pretzel Burger is a one-third pound Centerstate Cattle Co. Black Angus beef patty, served on an artisan pretzel bun, topped with their house-made beer mustard sauce and beer cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon. This burger was excellent, easy to see how this was a finalist! The burger was cooked perfectly. I absolutely loved the house-made beer mustard sauce and beer cheese combination, so much flavor. The bacon slices were big and crispy and the caramelized onions were a nice touch. The artisan pretzel bun was amazing though, the flavor of the bun was a perfect match to the burger and was plenty soft. The burger, Ruffles chips, and flight of beer made for perfectly sized dinner, leaving me the right amount of full and plenty happy. I felt the prices were pretty reasonable too, especially if you take advantage of the NYS Beef Passport promo! I absolutely loved my experience at Talking Cursive Brewing Company, I even wound up getting one of their shirts, which I NEVER do. Great staff, excellent food, and awesome beers! I wish I could've grabbed a four-pack of their "Sweet Potato Brown" yam beer and, if they canned it, the "Bobby Fans Are People Too". If/when I come through Syracuse again, I will happily come back here again!