Cake Bar - The Cafe is an adorable stop in downtown Syracuse…read more The interior is really modern, inviting, and has gentle music playing. There is always a pleasant vibe to it and often there are people chatting or working on laptops. Employees are always really nice. I really enjoy the Pandan Matcha. Its so hard to find pandan drinks in the area! I find the drinks are often really sweet and so its important to order them with no sugar or less sugar. The boba is okay although the straws they have been using lately are too small for them so they lose some of the shape and correct texture. A random thing I love about their drinks are they used a crushed ice, it makes it feel appropriately portioned to the drink itself. Although I am not a coffee person, the cafe lattes are my partner's favorite in the area and they are highly customizable. It's also nice that they offer a carrier when you have a few drinks to-go. Interestingly, the cake and desserts are the weaker part for me for Cake Bar. They are often pretty dry for my tastes. My favorite has been the potato chip cookies, but I have only seen them a few times. The chicken wing dip buns are pretty good and filling though and are worth trying! Overall its a great stop and a nice place to bring friends when they stop by or to hang out whilst doing some work.

Food is pretty tasty, servers help you with your order promptly, and it is absolutely gorgeous and…read moresuch a fun spot to take friends or have a cute dessert/sweets/drinks date. My absolute favorite drink is their toasted coconut taro milk tea.

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!

Today we were looking for a cup of cappuccino and a cup of brewed coffee. I have to tell you we…read moreordered both cups and they were DELICIOUS! Well worth the visit. The cafe was very laid back with a relaxing atmosphere. The servers were very accommodating and made us feel like valued customers. I highly recommend this establishment for delicious coffees and a little snack. We also had a piece of chocolate chip banana bread which was moist and tasty!

Hi Tea is back!! I was so excited to visit thier new location today and the inside was so cute!…read moreMuch more spacious and the decor is great. Grabbed my favorite tea, Honeydew Iced tea with watermelon and also tried out thier new dim sum. The barbeque pork rice rolls were delicious... but I admit I have gotten those before. As always the owner is so sweet and stopped to check on how we liked everything, and welcomed us to the new location. I wanted to make sure to share out since they have been working on opening for awhile and they are certainly back better than ever.

We had a family emergency after just getting back from vacation so we were at crouse for a while…read moreafter barely eating that day. I needed something quick and filling and found hi tea just searching for what was still open. Mobile ordered it and walked right over. They had just finished my drink and were finishing up the food. Very quick turn around which was great probably 15 minutes. The aesthetic of the store is adorable powder pink seating and lots of stuffed animals. The employees are super nice and friendly too. My milk tea was delicious and the sweet treat I needed, loved the cold foam they put on it and I got to decide the sugar level which I chose 50% and that was still very sweet. The rice noodles were delicious, perfect chewy consistency and great flavor. There was lots of shrimp and pork, I gave half to my boyfriend. Highly recommend if you're looking for something quick and easy but want something different from the usual chain.

I have been to Gong Cha - Syracuse three times over the past week due to friends wanting to go for…read morethe Neopets collab. Ultimately I have decided that this particular location is only okay, with the service being anywhere from fast to really slow. The last order took 45minutes for us to get 3 bubble teas. Prior to that I had gone and had plastic pieces in my drink. It's rather pricey for powdered teas as well. The tapioca is a good texture. There are a few options for no sugar added teas. The interior is cutely decorated. The collab itself was really cute and fun.

The staff is super friendly and the drinks are delicious. I also love the decor, it creates a nice…read morevibe to enjoy a refreshing drink.

The drinks were delightful, they have a nice dining space, and now an arcade room. I can definitely…read moresee it as a draw for the easily-walked-to University area. It's also right off the Empire State Trail. However, the cat room itself smelled horrendous. I was smacked in the face with the smell of feces as soon as I stepped in and I had to cover my nose with my scarf the whole time. The was cat poop sitting on top of the litter boxes and the staff spraying air freshener did nothing to dampen it. It was off putting enough that I'm unlikely to return to the cat room. I thought the latte I had was fine and the capped beverage container it came in was smart.

I went to an event at Luna Cafe today and it was wonderful. There was quite a nice selection of…read morevendors with interesting and really fun merchandise for sale. Anime, cartoon, gaming, crochet and more. I had never been to the cafe before but now I know I'll be back. They sell food and drinks and I had delicious spicy tuna onigiri and a delicious boba drink ..both special for the Luna Con event today. They have a nice menu with Japanese items and lots of different boba drinks. You pay to spend time in the cat room which helps to support the cats that live there. There's also a game room in the back.

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!

A cute little coffee shop right across from the downtown Marriott with a super fun, funky vibe…read more There's a coffee counter at the end of the Salt City Bar, and it's attached to a small food court featuring international cuisine. I ordered a vanilla latte, which was delicious, and another in our group had a pour-over that was clearly made with care. The staff was friendly and attentive, and while service is thoughtful and unhurried, it's not a quick grab-and-go spot--definitely best when you have time to sit back and enjoy the experience.

This is a nice spot on Genesee St if you're looking for something different than pizza, Phoebe's,…read moreor other quicker food options up on the Hill. I'm not a bubble tea fan, so I can't speak to that, but I do quite enjoy their ramen bowls and have had them on multiple occasions. The standout for me is the miso base with chicken. The broth is piping hot, the green onion flavor is awesome, and it's a chock full of ingredients. The interior is unique with big, open windows and some funky booths. My main complaint here is that service tends to be a bit slow. I'd recommend ordering ahead of time and then eating there once you pick it up or just doing take out. Ordering through the counter can take awhile, even if it's quiet in there. Happy to continue to support them!

This is a place I have been to many times prior. In the past month, I have bought over 250 dollars…read moreworth of meals. I accidentally ordered the wrong drink today. I ordered a "jasmine green milk tea." However, I meant to order a taichi green milk tea. Due to this miscommunication, the worker put that I ordered a "Jasmine milk tea." When I explained the situation, they would not give me the drink I wanted to order. Even after I showed the manager my Uber Eats evidence that I only order the "taichi green milk tea." (X7 orders in past 2.5 weeks, all including "taichi green milk tea" and not "jasmine milk tea." I bought a side seaweed salad, ramen, and boba. With tip my total was 34(pricey!!!) and change. I was told that if I had come up to the register and said I didn't like the flavor, the drink likely would have been replaced to the drink of my choice but since I said the word "jasmine" they would not replace it. In my entire life, I have honestly never encountered a staff/manager that were so unreasonable. I regret including tip. This is a basic non-issue in any other restaurant business establishment. I would recommend Hi Tea, Mr Noodle and Mrs Dumpling, for those looking for boba/ramen spots. Cake bar downtown also has good boba. Surely, there is normal customer service at these restaurants. Very weird experience because it was frustrating but comedic at the same time. I will never be coming back to this location again.

Really adorable coffee shop which is small but cozy. The aesthetic is immaculate and it's really…read moreclean. Parking is relatively easy to find as well.

This spot has been on my radar for a long time, back when it was Peaks. It recently went through a…read morerebrand. I found myself with some work to do on a Saturday morning and decided to swing by. There's on street parking on the block it's on and surrounding blocks. There's also an abandoned store across the street with a small lot, which is where I wound up parking. The space is small but I didn't have any trouble finding a seat, though I imagine that might be a different case later in the day or during peak study time for the students. I got an ube iced coffee special with oat milk, and impulsively ordered the breakfast burrito too. I figured if they have shirts advertising the burrito, it must be good. The decor is very trendy and chic and well-curated, and you'll feel super hip hanging out here. The coffee was alright but my shot was a bit on the bitter side - assuming this was just a one-off. The breakfast burrito lived up to the hype. Fluffy eggs, perfectly crispy pressed tortilla, a flavorful aioli generously slathered all over the plate. Definitely one of the places to come (if not THE place) in Syracuse if you want a breakfast burrito. Unfortunately for me, the WiFi was down when I went, so I couldn't actually do my work and didn't stay long. Womp womp. Perhaps unavoidable, but definitely not ideal for a coffee shop. I wish I'd brought a book with me that day or had more time just to spend, because I'd say this spot is great for silent reading and unplugging more than working or socializing. Worth checking out, for the aesthetics and the tasty egg burritos.

I love TLJ. Being from NYC, it's really nice to see a familiar Asian bakery. All the breads are…read more"not too sweet" which is my favorite type of dessert. I've had probably ever cake they have on the menu and they're all delicious and the cream is airy and light. For the breads, I do recommend the curry bread and the taro cream bread. For drinks I recommend the shaken oat milk espresso (if they still have it). The location has lots of parking, and the bakery itself has lots of seating. Would recommend

Tous Les Jours is such a gorgeous bakery with amazing options to choose from. The options were…read moreendless which made it a little hard to choose but somehow we managed to decide with the intent to return weekly. There were no favorites as everything was delicious and impossible to choose one over the other. The deserts were light, fluffy, tasty and fresh. My daughters and I are planning our return. The staff were all so very friendly and kind

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!

Had a breakfast sandwich.. excellent.. college atmosphere coffee excellent.. smoothies paninis,…read moresweets.. of course different coffees people were nice