i love a good coffee shop to spend time with my friends but also to study in. that being said, the…read morelast time i was at this location it was very difficult to study. they were playing music pretty loudly and the workers were singing along, which is fine!! but, if you want to come here to study, just think about what i just said! again, it's a great environment and the people who work here are beyond lovely. the coffee is great and my friends typically get food and love it! it still gets 5 stars from me because it's a great coffee spot! just not my preferred spot for studying

Recess Coffee is the best coffeehouse in the area. Great vibes and drinks are always high quality…read more My favorite beverage of all time is the "Bees in the Frap" honey chai seasonal frappe. They have an amazing selection of roasted coffee beans and baked goods as well. Be prepared to wait in a line on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but it's worth it!!

Employees were great, even when dealing with unruly guests. My iced latte was delicious and they…read moregave me a sample of baklava that was out of this world. I visited with a larger group, which the space has limited capacity for so plan ahead. Overall great first experience.

Back for a second round! I have to say that one of my favorite things about this place is that they…read morebrew their drinks to order. No premade drinks that have been sitting around all day, No loads of sugar that are forced on you. I order the Saudi coffee which was perfect and a festival cake which was heavenly. Staff was generally nice but I interacted the most with Alyssa (I hope I spelled the name right). She was accommodating and patient, which I really appreciated.

A house turned into a cute cafe. The atmosphere is immediately relaxing and the decor is eclectic…read morebut not overwhelming. The person at the counter was pleasant while taking my order. I ordered a canned kombucha and pumpkin spice cake donut for myself and a Creekside Matcha for my partner, all of which were fantastic. The cake donut is easily one of the best pumpkin spice baked goods I've enjoyed

Super cute and inviting space! I ordered the Creekside matcha special, and a pumpkin spice donut…read more The pumpkin spice donut didnt make it to a photo it was so tasty. The creekside matcha was decent, good color, not overly sweet. It lacked a little of the oomph I look for in a good matcha, it was a little light on flavor. Still it is rare to find a place that uses real matcha in the area and not just matcha sugar. Service was nice and fast! Really pleasant.

Love this place! I've been here many times and have taken everyone in my family here…read more I love their lattes. Their coffee is strong and delicious. They also have an array of pastries and baked goods. Their bagels are extremely fresh too. There is plenty of comfy seating available and the decor and ambiance here is relaxing and cozy. I love this spot! I can't wait to head back here soon.

I've been wanting to try this cafe for a while now and glad I did! On a Saturday afternoon there…read morewas no line and a few people sitting in their comfy looking seating area with couches and tables. The staff were very kind and quick making my coffee. I ordered a shaken espresso and added a peanut butter cookie syrup - yum! I didn't grab a sweet treat this time (mostly because I couldn't decide from all their choices) but I would love to come back to try some! Their pastry desserts were filled with so many different options.

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

One of the best bakeries in Syracuse! It is a chain but does have some spin on to it from the…read moreowners. Get there early for the most selection, as they bake daily. Its absolutely adorable inside and is a great place to relax, have a coffee or tea with friends or read. My go tos are the red bean and cream pastry and the kimchi croquette.

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

Vegetarian or not, strong hearts is worth a stop in. Such incredible takes on "meat dishes" that…read moreare 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.

LOVE the ambience here and how cute the decor is at Pausa. It really is a great addition to the…read moreSyracuse neighborhood! I have been here both in the day time for coffee and in the evening for drinks and both times have been excellent. The staff/owner are incredibly friendly and attentive. The pistachio latte I got was one of the most flavorful coffees I've had and included real pistachio. I love a strong latte and this one definitely did not disappoint!

Gorgeous space with plenty of cute seating options for a casual Sunday meetup…read more Stop by when you have the time Plan on a 5-10 min waiting time post order on a busy day Friendly service Hot delicious Americano + yummy chocolate pastry

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.

Finding spots that are serene enough to get together with a couple of friends is never as easy as…read moreyou think, however when we walked into Kelsey's we knew that we'd found a new spot worth returning to. As we sipped our lattes and talked, we enjoyed the comfortable seats, the narrow table that allowed us to lean into each other as we gossiped, and the tall windows facing the street that were perfect for people watching. My only regret is not getting a breakfast burrito because I had major envy as some of my friends bit into theirs! No worries, it gives me (another) good reason to return!

Came home for a weekend and this new coffee shop popped up on my feed so we had to try it. It is a…read morevery cute place with ample, comfy seating and friendly staff. They have a ton of flavor shots to choose from which made the choices hard, but I went with my go to caramel latte which I loved. It was more bitter than sweet, but I love the taste of strong coffee so I enjoyed it. My boyfriend got a hot americano and loved it. The most important review is from my mom who got a hot spiced brown sugar latte: she never gets any flavors because she thinks they're too much but she LOVED this latte. They have a ton or pastry choices as well and a soup of the day! Definitely a great place to hangout and drink strong coffee.

This is such a bright, comfortable place to stop by for a drink or food or both. They were so…read morefriendly and helpful when I asked about their decaf and the milk substitute options. They have a wonderful variety of pastries and savory food in their cases and next time I will definitely Not Eat at home! So they have almond, soy and oat milk and they carry some Sweet Praxis vegan and gluten free items.

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!