49 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!“

“great desserts“

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

“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“

“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.“

“This is an brain teaser drink place, despite it having coffee in the name, this is more than just coffee, this is an apothecary of drinks. I think it's a brain teaser because you choose your poison, and if you aren't feeling up to picking they have pre-made combos. The staff are the kindest people which is why I love coming here and I've even asked them to create a combo for me based on their preferences and they are happy to oblige. All in all highly recommend coming here, it well worth it“

“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.“

“Cute atmosphere, and really excited to try the seasonal menu when the holidays come. I ordered a Pausa iced latte with oat milk and I don’t know if they changed their oat milk that they used to use because it definitely used to be much more creamy like oatly barista creamy. This is my first pausa latte this summer and it didn’t look as creamy as before and looks like it was almond milk added. Also I found that the service was way too slow. There were 3-4 baristas/behind the counter, no line, at 8am on a Tuesday, but the 3 people waiting for their drinks and myself have been waiting for nearly 20 minutes which caused me to be late to my meeting and I arrived with enough time (25 mins prior)“

“The service was great. The food is amazing“

“Absolutely the best cafe in CNY!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Their fruit bowls which are delicious!“

“My sister and I came in and both got iced lattes with some extra modifications. The person that took our order was so lovely, the decorations felt very cozy and the pride flags along with the people made me feel extremely welcomed. The espresso was fantastic, very smooth with good body and not burnt at all. He made our lattes perfectly. If I wasn’t here on vacation, I’d be here all the time“

“The breakfast sandwich is So Good, especially with the chili mayo!! The peanut butter scone has just the right amount of peanut butter. The banana bread has the perfect texture. And service is delightful with everyone so friendly and helpful.“

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

“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!“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

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

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

“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!“

“Wow I’m so glad I stopped in with my hubby for smoothies, we aren’t into really sweet drinks and we are lactose intolerant so the dairy free smoothies here were just perfect for us. They are also just beautifully made. TBH it’s hard to find drinks that don’t taste like they are pure sugar so this place is def now on our top list for drinks! Also the service and space are top tier just a perfect spot to relax or do some work. Will be back to try more 😁“

“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“

“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 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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best food and best people!“

“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.“

“Absolutely the best cafe in CNY!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!�“

“Update 1-14-25. Went here to order two hot mocha lattes, service was wonderful, coffee was much better than the other store at N Geddes and W Genesee street and we were treated with respect and kindness, much better than the store where the other Dunkin' that has Diane as the manager ever did. Bravo to Velasko Road location Thanks for making our experience a wonderful one we will bring back more business here . AA++“

“Great hard working baristas, comfy chairs, never-bothered by anybody while I read the Bible and study. Thank you. Some of the workers are there all the time and deal with a lot so cheers ! Thank you for keeping me going. Favorite drink; Iced Car Mach’ extra shot, soy, cinnamon.“