This place is owned by the owners of New Century and if that tells you anything yall just know this place is 10/10 already. I was craving a banh mi as any Viet does during lunch time and decided to make my way here. Parking was a little difficult but challenge is to be expected for great food. I ordered the banh mi traditional combo because if you know you know this be the original with my ca phe sua da "iced Saigon classic". Well let me tell you wow this place is real good. Knew it was gonna be good before I even walked in. Couldn't even snap a picture of my ca phe sua da before I decided to gulp all of it. 10/10 just like new century, no notes read more

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Loved this spot! The roasted pork bánh mì was amazing -- the bread was super light and fluffy (tasted house-made), the pork belly was perfectly cooked, and the veggies were fresh. The egg coffee was rich and delicious, and my order was ready really quickly. Cute little café too -- great for meeting up with friends or grabbing something to go. Definitely coming back! read more

Wake Up - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I immediately liked this place. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and though the menu is limited to various coffees and bahn mis, there are multiple varieties of each to try. The grilled pork bahn mis was a perfect balance of flavors in a large crusty roll. The filling seemed a bit scant at first, but as you eat it, it's actually the perfect amount, making the seemingly large sandwich a surprisingly light but flavorful snack. I've only had the plain iced coffee, and I was skeptical at first, as it had a lot of ice and wasn't filled to the top - but after one sip, I saw why. The coffee is extremely strong - but in a good way. There's zero bitterness or off notes that you often see with iced coffee...it's smooth and silky, and, much like the sandwich, perfectly balanced. There's lots of seating and the decor is nice - it's a bit "overlit" for me (I tend to like it a bit darker), but I imagine they'll be tweaking things for a while as they get rolling. Highly recommend - it's nice to see a new strong business open up downtown. read more

Stopped in after getting a massage. Cashier was extremely friendly and inviting so that was a plus. They had a special- coffee and a sandwich for $15. I ordered the pure black and the traditional combo. Each came out quickly, which was good, but I was disappointed with both. The coffee was excellent tasting but it was absolutely tiny and chock full of ice. There wasn't much coffee at all. The sandwich, while a good size, didn't wow me with how it tasted. The pate didn't have that rich flavor I was expecting. The place was clean and the people nice. Coffee tasty but tiny. Sandwich large but bland. Mixed bag. Expensive. I wish these people well but this isn't a spot for me. read more

Wake Up - Pure Black - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

A bright and cheerful place, Wake Up certainly has the goods to wake you up with their strong, sweet, Siagon coffee and the bright flavors of their banh mi sandwiches. The menu is short and concise - sandwiches on one board and drinks on the other. You order at the counter on the Water St side and wait for your number to be called. There is a decent amount of seating for the size of the space - a counter at the window, a group table, comfy chairs on the Erie side. The coffee itself is rich, thick, and bold. I've had the Saigon and Vegan both were SO satisfying with their sweet cream. The vegan banh mi I had was good, the tofu being juicy and the veggies crunchy, with the jalapeno being a good mouth wake up. I don't normally go for cucumbers or jalapenos but I like them in the banh mi! I sampled my spouse's BBQ pork sandwich and that REALLY sang, the fatty meat, fresh veg, thick bread all in harmony. Overall Wake Up is a delightful addition to downtown. Car parking is street parking with private paid lots nearby. There are bike racks in Hanover Square about half a block over, and it's accessible via bus. read more

Wake Up - Vegan coconut cream iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Walked in and was warmly greeted by staff and a bright, inviting space. The cafe has plenty of seating (2 larger tables of 6 seats, about 4 tables of 2 seats, a bar table with about 7 seats by the window, and a cozy seating area towards the back). I ordered a hot Saigon classic drink and the traditional combo banh mi. The coffee was excellent! Rich, robust coffee that was sweet and creamy. Their banh mi is made to order, with the bread made in house. It took about 15 minutes from the time I ordered to the time I received my sandwich. The bread was light and crispy with a nice amount of filling (the vegetables were very fresh!). Congrats to the team on their grand opening! read more

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I came during their opening week. Even though it was early in the morning on Sunday when Syracuse is usually sleepy, they were popping! I tried a Vietnamese coffee, matcha latte, and vegan bahni mi. Everything looked and tasted great. The restaurant has a nice vibe with a mural, nice decorations, and friendly staff. My food took a while to come out but they're new, and I think that they had a big walk in order that morning. A tasty place, I'd come back! read more

The staff is very friendly. There were a few orders ahead of me but they quickly churned out orders. Several places to sit and a very nice ambiance with a large accessible bathroom. There is some street parking. The sandwich had high quality ingredients but I wish the bbq pork had some more flavor to it, and some more meat in the sandwich. The mango tea with cheese foam and passionfruit tea were phenomenal. I thought everything was priced fairly. read more

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I knew I'd have to try the " Banh Mi Combo", which included 4 different meats. The roll was crispy, the meat had very good flavor, the pickled vegetables were fresh and crushed. I asked for light mayo and even though there weren't a lot of jalapenos on the sandwich...it was a bit spicy for me so I just took them out. As much as I love Vietnamese Coffee, I decided to try the coffee black. It was strong but not bitter and was a nice with my sandwich. The woman at the counter was very helpful and friendly. There are tables to eat in and the hand painted mural is beautiful. I left my phone in the car so no pictures of my meal... read more

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Stumbled upon Wake Up after visiting Mixed Methods for their closing sale (RIP) and what a gem I found! Cute interior, great coffee, and fresh and tasty (and affordable at $10!) Bahn Mi. As someone from the West Coast where Vietnamese sandwich shops are ample, I couldn't be more thrilled one made their way to Syracuse. Authentic and affordable, be sure not to miss this new business. read more

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Such a sweet spot to stop in for a midday treat or lunch. I have to recommend their Strawberry Tea if you like drinks on the sweeter side! A refreshing fruit drink that I imagine would pair well with a banh mi; unfortunately these were sold out when I came by during their opening week but I hope to try one next time! A menu item being sold out has to be a good sign! The staff themselves were welcoming and took the time to explain a few menu items to me before I ultimately landed on my drink of choice. If you choose to take a seat to enjoy your treat, they have a few different seating options, and if you walk to the back end of the shop you'll see a beautiful hand painted mural! read more

Wake Up - Strawberry Tea (9/10); refreshing, sweet, just what you'd expect! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The best Bahn Mi ever! Fresh and flavorful. Delicious coffees as well. Will be back!

Great coffee, my favorite is the egg coffee or the saigan- can't wait to try the bahn mi! Fast service and clean ambiance.

Every thing amazing food great drinks delicious servers sweet. Vibe Vietnamese it's giving the vibe flowers in Vietnam slay slay slay(macha may make your mouth green) helllaaaaaa recommend also the ice is like Crystals in the match read more

Wake Up - Coffee (cinnamon) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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First time going, there was a great experience! Service was friendly, and the establishment is clean. I had the pork belly banh mi and a Saigon classic iced. The bread on the sandwich was a highlight it was crusty and very tasty. The coffee was also excellent, it was not too sweet and definitely gave me some pep to get through the afternoon. I would highly recommend giving it a try! read more

I ordered a pork belly banh mi and a Saigon coffee. The coffee was good and flavorful. I wasn't able to eat the banh mi until I left and I found out there were no vegetables in it even though the menu listed them as a part of the sandwich :( I still liked the place and the atmosphere! read more

Wake Up - Pork belly banh mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

so yummy and super smooth! the staff was super helpful, sweet, and the place is soo cute. most definitely returning again soon!!! read more

Wake Up - matcha w/ dubai chocolate cold foam!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Great service, yummy coffee, but I do wish the vegan sandwich had filling in it. Too much bread in my opinion. My boyfriend ordered the traditional one, and his was fuller. Will be back though! read more

Amazing! I got a strawberry tea and it's the best drink I've ever tasted!!! There's also a ton of room to work in the space if you need a good place to touch down for a bit. I was greeted at the door immediately as I walked in and was given a free sample to make my selection. Amazing place. Would come again! read more

This place is super awesome, amazing, super awesome, and super amazing. Did I mention it was awesome? I even got a personalized message from one of the baristas. The ambiance is great too. read more