50 Best Coffee Shops in Syracuse

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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“

“great desserts“

“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.“

“One of the best coffee places I’ve been to, everyone is always so nice and inviting!! Don’t let the line scare you, once you order it takes less than 10 minutes to get your drink. Kit was amazing helping us with all of our questions about the drinks and taking our order!“

“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.“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“Only a 4/5 because I can’t go now that I’m sugar sensitive due to pregnancy. I’d love if they’d consider having some sugar free flavors for those with diabetes or other needs so I can go back to my fav coffee spot!“

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

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

“Absolutely the best cafe in CNY!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“This is my first time here. It's like an old rustic cafe in a different time. The atmosphere is like..... A 90s vibe. Relaxing music; Lauryn Hill, Smooth R&B. Very nostalgic energy. Definitely coming back, grabbing my book and kickin back. I had the Breakfast wrap. JUICY, SUCCULENT, FILLING😍😍 the lavender lemonade was incredibly flavorable. Definitely deemed my favorite. Every star was well deserved😁“

“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!“

“Their fruit bowls which are delicious!“

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

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“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!“

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

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

“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“

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

“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 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.“

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

“Nice atmosphere. Prices are a little steep, yet a great product. Friendly staff and space to work or window watch while you sip. Did try a peanut butter cookie. Presentation was nice, taste wasn’t quite peanut butter. Will return, have some coffee lovers that might like what’s on the menu.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Pomelo is my fav ! The employees are so sweet and remember my drink when I walk up ! Missing this during covid !“

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

“Employees always kind, and some are just an absolute joy. My dog and I love our stops here! I've only had one moment where my order was made incorrectly which hey, it happens - we are only human. But I just absolutely love our Starbucks up in Tip Hill, the baristas are doing an amazing job there, and the drinks are always delicious.“

“Best food and best people!“

“I bought some Ethiopian Banko Gotiti from the Peaks stand at the market a few weeks ago. I’m an espresso nerd and travel all over the east coast for work. In my travels I try coffee and buy beans to perfect a perfect single origin pull from my Bambino Plus at home. These beans are among the best I’ve found and produced one of if not the best espresso I’ve ever pulled.
I wanted to tell them this at the market yesterday but there was a long line. I think the word is out that Peaks is among the best coffee around.“

“Absolutely the best cafe in CNY!“

“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!“

“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!�“

“Danielle is very professional and such a kind person! Her food is sooo good and I love how it looks so perfectionist!!! Best chef I’ve ever met!!!“

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

“Great quality Coffee. Highly recommend.“

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

“My dad does not like your coffee, but I like your coffee.“

“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.“