50 Best Coffee Shops in Syracuse

“A really fantastic place. I’m so goad that there’s a coffee shop in the Hawley Green neighborhood! Kairos Cafe is absolutely darling, and the people working are SO nice. The iced mocha and banana bread were delicious. I’ll definitely be back!“

“great desserts“

“The food is cooked perfectly and has that old school small breakfast/lunch diner feeling. I am in there almost every day of the work week. Great breakfast sandwiches and the Fish sandwich on Fridays is delicious and big“

“First time ever at 7 Brew the lady who took my order was very nice and gave me lots of suggestions and I tried the monthly pixie stick energy. No joke it literally taste like a red pixie stick and it was so good. Definitely recommend and will come again“

“Cafe Blue was the best coffee I have ever had! I will be coming back for sure!“

“We drove in from the Utica area to Eva’s. Our server and the entire staff were so welcoming and the food was that delicious, authentic taste of Poland. Loved the old school cozy, family feel of the restaurant. We have found a new favorite that is worth a little drive!“

“Great ginger tea here. Nice atmosphere, dog friendly, quick service, rewards program. Everyone is very nice and respectful including patrons. Wide range of pastries and other edibles too. Clean restroom and comfortable seating available.“

“I love the food it’s very good the sweets are good also“

“Absolutely the best cafe in CNY!“

“I tried one of your light roasts this week for the first time and it is amazing! I will definitely be a repeat customer!“

“Pausa truly has the best coffee I’ve tried. I appreciate that their coffee actually tastes like coffee. The Pistachio Latte is my go to and never lets me down. Their espresso martinis are also top notch. I also really enjoy their atmosphere- relaxing & cozy while also being upscale.“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“Highly recommend. If you have a little time, just ask for a cup to go, if you have time to spend...spend some time in conversation with the owner Doug! We just happened to stop by while looking for a quick coffee and wound up spending over an hour talking. I'm a coffee fanatic. Lived in major cities all over the world and stopped into many of the highest rated cafés in the world. I've roasted my own beans at home, made coffee with over 20 different methods of extraction, even grown some small trees myself and I was shocked by how good the coffee and beans are here! I suggest you come in with a humble attitude and an open mind to learn. You will have quite the experience! note, not a big menu, just simple good coffee. enjoy!“

“Celebrated my daughters bridal shower today at Phoebe’s! I couldn’t have picked a better venue. Everything was perfect from the atmosphere to the food to the staff. Perfect day!! Thank you to all the staff for your help today.“

“Great atmosphere and staff. I was looking forward to ordering the breakfast sandwich after being away for two years and can’t say I’d recommend it anymore after it being a previous favorite l. It was super thin. With that said it’s still an awesome coffee shop. I hope the rest of their food has held up“

“Cafe Kubal is a gem!
From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and the smell of incredible coffee. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. The coffee is consistently excellent rich, smooth, and perfectly crafted their food and pastries are just as impressive.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick cup or settling in to relax or work, Cafe Kubal makes you feel right at home. You can tell they truly care about quality, community, and customer experience. Highly recommend supporting this local favorite! you won’t be disappointed!“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“Bartenders make creative nice cocktails. Employees are well mannered and kind. Relaxing environment with several food options under the same roof.“

“Solid, chocolatey iced mocha. It's a little on the industrial side, and could use a little warmth, but overall good impression on my first visit. Apparently, all but one of the flavor shot flavors, is made in house. So, thumbs up on that one“

“I tried one of your light roasts this week for the first time and it is amazing! I will definitely be a repeat customer!“

“I got an iced latte with oat milk. Delicious! And the barista working this morning was super sweet. Thank you so much. 💛“

“If you’ve never tried the strawberry matcha from Cake Bar, you have to! I wasn’t even a fan of matcha before, but this drink completely changed my mind. It’s honestly the best I’ve ever had!!! I could drink it every single day! The customer service is immaculate. There was a short line, but it moved quickly. The atmosphere is so calming and cozy. I especially loved all the plants around the café. Their menu is huge too, with so many delicious options to choose from. I can’t wait to go back and try more!“

“Aurora's is a little gem. Stephanie and her husband make everyone feel welcome. The baked goods are delicious and they have the best coffee ever!“

“Went there for the first time today!! Had a great experience!! They have really good Chai Tea Latte’s!! 😋“

“Ordered a matcha donut and taro cream pastry. They were both fantastic. I also had an ube latte. The flavors and textures were amazing here. I'm in love with this place!!“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“Love Varsity Pizza! I remember when I was younger going to SU games but swinging by Varsity’s for a slice before the game.“

“My coworkers and I order here very often for lunch during the week. It's a healthy alternative to some of the other lunch places in DT Syracuse. All items are customizable without unreasonable add-on prices. Fresh ingredients, fast and friendly service and very reasonable prices.“

“The service was great. The food is amazing“

“Their fruit bowls which are delicious!“

“This place is a gem in downtown Syracuse. Smooth coffee, refreshing smoothies and friendly people. After looking at some of the low reviews for them I question their authenticity. You must like shitty Starbucks or Dunkin Diabetes to hate on this place.“

“Their coffee is delicious and well priced. There is a menu available where you can order food to accompany your coffee. The freshly baked bread, cookies, and cakes were both tasty and affordable. Despite its small scale, the room will hold a large group. This is an absolute must-see!“

“Best food and best people!“

“I ordered on DoorDash and when I got my caramel macchiato extra hot drizzle in cup I have to say it was made to perfection!!!! My breakfast sandwich was not extra toasted and burnt this literally made my dayyy!!!! Great job morning crew!!!!!“

“I feel sorry for the batista. There was only one and there was a long line.“

“Yummy especially DD coffee & d donuts too...“

“I tried one of your light roasts this week for the first time and it is amazing! I will definitely be a repeat customer!“

“Nice Healthy Options! Turmeric Chia Tea Very Yummy!“

“The location is convenient and has a drive thru. I prefer the iced lattes, specifically the maple vanilla and the mocha. They have delicious bagel sandwiches. Their employees are always pleasant, and the wait is never terribly long. I believe they do have order ahead, but not for all of the items that they offer. They have both booths and tables.“

“Absolutely the best cafe in CNY!“

“Dunkin Donuts by me never disappoints me, always have what I want to order & plus not far from me so what ever time I can always go & grab my coffee I love from your store!�“

“Even though I don't shop Price Chopper often, I now make sure to always stop at Starbucks after I check out, to treat myself after a stressful shopping trip to feed 3 teenagers!The baristas are awesome, cheerful, and always go the extra mile, even if it's an extra chocolate drizzle to try and cheer up your day!They went out of their way to wish my son a Happy Birthday, and congratulate me on 18 years of parenthood! The frozen drinks here are also more frozen (yay! ?) than the Starbucks up at Barnes and Nobles up on Erie Blvd East.

Dietary restrictions: They offer soy, almond, oat, and other types of milk, for people like me that don't engage in interspecies breastfeeding, and are allergic to cow's milk“

“I had ordered a coffee ahead and once I got there, it was already supposed to be done. When I asked the workers, they assumed someone probably had either taken it by mistake/stolen it. So, they made me a new one asap and also gave me a $4 gift card for the inconvenient and coverage. So sweet of them! Thank you so much!“

“Excellent service, very friendly and ALWAYS have what you want. Open until 9 pm. Compared to other DD Down the road, rude staff, can’t understand them, drinks watered down and close way to early for their location. On a busy street, close at 7 pm.“

“Yummy especially DD coffee & d donuts too...“

“Great place for a quick bite to eat! Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, and the food's pretty damn good for the price! The breakfast sandwich was killer, I've also had the chicken cutlet sub which came with chips.. I would have definitely upgraded the 250 for the fries but oh well!“

“Excellent location right across from Landmark theater for a nice unrushed dinner before our concert. Our party had the polenta, salmon and chicken pot pie and all of our meals were fabulous! Highly recommend! Servers were attentive and very friendly!“

“I have been looking for a bialy for some time and while there are plenty of places that make bagels, so few have bialy on their menu. I found the bialy here to have very good texture and flavor, but wish there was more onion and poppy seed, which is very traditional on a bialy.“