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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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😁“

“Lo mejor de Syracuse para pasar un rato relajado“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“The service was great. The food is amazing“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Their fruit bowls which are delicious!“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!�“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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“