What a wonderful cafe and coffee house. The inside is hodgepodge in a really delightful way, with its various seating options and wide variety of knickknacks all around. The iced coffee is tasty, as are their muffins, and their tuna melt with chopped olives is delightful. And SO much happens there: readings, open mics, game nights. You really have to keep up with their Facebook page to get a sense of what they have to offer. It’s an embarrassment of riches.
Susan Smith
A favorite local spot for breakfast, lunch,. All kinds of non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages, including made-to-order smoothies. Sandwiches, salads, and soups. Lots of choices for sides. Great menu for snacking, too!
Alisha Galuza
Really gorgeous place. Love that there's a big book and game selection. I feel like the customer service was top of the line, very intentional and kind! For me personally, the music was too loud, and because of that it was really hard for me to find a spot where I felt like I could breathe a little better, but I did eventually find one that worked. Food was great! Matcha was quite well done! Would definitely go again given the opportunity, even though I'd probably use some headphones, lol.
Jess B
Absolutely amazing place for local creatives to get together and share their ideas and collaborate freely. Love spending time here
Dee Ann Tumbuan
This place has always been more than a venue — it’s a living room for Utica’s weird, beautiful, creative heart.
Guy Zarelli
Nice homey atmosphere. And good food and good service.
Jon Mead
Really great spot, coffee was delicious and the atmosphere really cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Talia Sardina
All the food was absolutely amazing as well as the service. We tried the Rachel and the Holy cheese apple and ham Batman sandwiches. Both phenomenal. They have trivia events, a vintage store, a used book store, all the proceeds go to a cat rescue. The music was old timey in the best way, it had lots of warm light, and overall had a homey ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Gibbons
I love this place. The iced coffee comes with coffee ice cubes! Delicious coffee, good vegan options for food, fun stuff going in all the time. Definitely invested in the community. Go here and feel good!
There's lots of interesting programming here, from book sales for good causes to open mic nights every other Thursday. Grab a local artist's work or stop in for a pop-up tea sale.
Vegetarian options: Very veggie friendly and at least half the menu can be made vegan.
Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegan and gluten-free options, all clearly labeled. They have 0-proof cocktails, too, for imbibing without alcohol.
Parking: There's a modest lot that fills up quickly during peak hours and some street parking nearby.
Kid-friendliness: Everybody is welcome at the Tram, including kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: The main entrance has a prominent wheelchair ramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake, Vegan Deli Sandwich, Bagel Sandwich
Andrew Rose
Fantastic vibe, food, and ambience. The coffee was abundant and the large salad with chicken (and extra hots) was delicious. This is a place that should be on every artist's coffee shop list.
Oh the tram! The tram! My favorite cafe I’ll try to sum it up, best I can.
The tram is full of tasty delights Bustling but cozy from morning to nights
You can have a delicious sandwich or soup Bring a friend, better yet, and order two!
Their poetry nights are a big hit Their other events are just as lit!
The owners and staff are so very kind, Their events, art, and vibe are so divine. At the tram you’ll always have a good time :)
(But for real holy heck I’d be so much worse without the tram. Great food options I’m gluten free now which makes me want to cry but the tram makes it better because they have like 3 gluten free bread options. Sometimes they even have gluten free pasta salad which makes me so happy. They have non dairy milks so I don’t hurt the general public. Delicious soups. I love their dirty Thai coffee. They have a space for me and others to share our poetry and music and art. I really do always have a good time here, you won’t regret checking it out!!)
Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free options! Even gluten free Mac salad sometimes which makes me so happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haunted Tales
Can’t say enough how incredible the owner is .. she’s managed to upgrade and maintain a very old building in the city which these days is nearly impossible . The place is beautiful , warm , welcoming and the food was exceptional . This is the place to go in my opinion for anyone looking to enjoy a few hours and listen to some music and eat some great food . A MUST GO IN UTICA ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rae Bleu
The Tram is filled with amazingness altogether. if that’s even a word. Whether it be supporting artists of all kinds, out of their passion for art. Or their amazing food and drinks! (best hot chocolate ever, by the way). And kind and hardworking staff! They have created a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for all. Utica is beyond lucky to have a business like them around!!
EJM
Really cozy atmosphere, super friendly service, and good food. I might have a new favourite spot ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
tajessen
Amazing local place. Wonderful atmosphere. The vegan deli meat sandwiches are amazing, plus soups, pasta salad, some cookies and muffins, and of course a large selection of drinks.
What a wonderful cafe and coffee house. The inside is hodgepodge in a really delightful way, with its various seating options and wide variety of knickknacks all around. The iced coffee is tasty, as are their muffins, and their tuna melt with chopped olives is delightful. And SO much happens there: readings, open mics, game nights. You really have to keep up with their Facebook page to get a sense of what they have to offer. It’s an embarrassment of riches.
A favorite local spot for breakfast, lunch,. All kinds of non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages, including made-to-order smoothies. Sandwiches, salads, and soups. Lots of choices for sides. Great menu for snacking, too!
Really gorgeous place. Love that there's a big book and game selection. I feel like the customer service was top of the line, very intentional and kind! For me personally, the music was too loud, and because of that it was really hard for me to find a spot where I felt like I could breathe a little better, but I did eventually find one that worked.
Food was great! Matcha was quite well done! Would definitely go again given the opportunity, even though I'd probably use some headphones, lol.
Absolutely amazing place for local creatives to get together and share their ideas and collaborate freely. Love spending time here
This place has always been more than a venue — it’s a living room for Utica’s weird, beautiful, creative heart.
Nice homey atmosphere. And good food and good service.
Really great spot, coffee was delicious and the atmosphere really cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food was absolutely amazing as well as the service. We tried the Rachel and the Holy cheese apple and ham Batman sandwiches. Both phenomenal. They have trivia events, a vintage store, a used book store, all the proceeds go to a cat rescue. The music was old timey in the best way, it had lots of warm light, and overall had a homey ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place. The iced coffee comes with coffee ice cubes! Delicious coffee, good vegan options for food, fun stuff going in all the time. Definitely invested in the community. Go here and feel good!
There's lots of interesting programming here, from book sales for good causes to open mic nights every other Thursday. Grab a local artist's work or stop in for a pop-up tea sale.
Vegetarian options: Very veggie friendly and at least half the menu can be made vegan.
Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegan and gluten-free options, all clearly labeled. They have 0-proof cocktails, too, for imbibing without alcohol.
Parking: There's a modest lot that fills up quickly during peak hours and some street parking nearby.
Kid-friendliness: Everybody is welcome at the Tram, including kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: The main entrance has a prominent wheelchair ramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake, Vegan Deli Sandwich, Bagel Sandwich
Fantastic vibe, food, and ambience. The coffee was abundant and the large salad with chicken (and extra hots) was delicious. This is a place that should be on every artist's coffee shop list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Oh the tram! The tram!
My favorite cafe
I’ll try to sum it up, best I can.
The tram is full of tasty delights
Bustling but cozy from morning to nights
You can have a delicious sandwich or soup
Bring a friend, better yet, and order two!
Their poetry nights are a big hit
Their other events are just as lit!
The owners and staff are so very kind,
Their events, art, and vibe are so divine.
At the tram you’ll always have a good time :)
(But for real holy heck I’d be so much worse without the tram. Great food options I’m gluten free now which makes me want to cry but the tram makes it better because they have like 3 gluten free bread options. Sometimes they even have gluten free pasta salad which makes me so happy. They have non dairy milks so I don’t hurt the general public. Delicious soups. I love their dirty Thai coffee. They have a space for me and others to share our poetry and music and art. I really do always have a good time here, you won’t regret checking it out!!)
Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free options! Even gluten free Mac salad sometimes which makes me so happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can’t say enough how incredible the owner is .. she’s managed to upgrade and maintain a very old building in the city which these days is nearly impossible . The place is beautiful , warm , welcoming and the food was exceptional . This is the place to go in my opinion for anyone looking to enjoy a few hours and listen to some music and eat some great food . A MUST GO IN UTICA ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Tram is filled with amazingness altogether. if that’s even a word. Whether it be supporting artists of all kinds, out of their passion for art. Or their amazing food and drinks! (best hot chocolate ever, by the way). And kind and hardworking staff! They have created a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for all. Utica is beyond lucky to have a business like them around!!
Really cozy atmosphere, super friendly service, and good food. I might have a new favourite spot ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing local place. Wonderful atmosphere. The vegan deli meat sandwiches are amazing, plus soups, pasta salad, some cookies and muffins, and of course a large selection of drinks.
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