Brooklyn pickle is an institution in Syracuse for good reason: their sandwiches are epic! Huge and…read moredelicious, these sandwiches are priced right and fill you up. The generous portions are a steal in this economy. The toppings are always fresh. The inside is clean and bright with all the windows. The service was relatively fast and they were helpful when asked about the ingredients. If you've never been to Brooklyn Pickle before, you have to try it!

The sandwiches are not what they use to be. I use to look forward to eating there…read more They have cut corners in their sandwiches. Thin sliced meat, cheese, bread. Bread doesn't hold the ingredients it falls apart as you try to eat it. I can eat better sandwiches elsewhere and or make them myself. You failed. Cutting corners on quality is losing customers! Sad

The sandwiches are amazing!! Darwin's is tried and true, has always put an amazing spin on their…read moresandwiches and coming up with some creative ones!! Names are sassy and funny! They were the first kid on the block with their creativity!!

The one thing I miss about working downtown is ordering lunch from Darwin's. I don't get down here…read moremuch but was close enough to the area and decided to stop in today. My go to is the Ships in the Night(you can get it as a salad too), I'm not a vegetarian but the flavors of all the items in it go well together. I've tried a lot of other items while delicious I always come back to Ships lol. I've had their items such as salad, soups and shepherds pie at a catered event. It was all delicious and they do a great job with sandwiches and extras items.

This is a nice little place for a few beers and some food. Restaurant was clean and…read morebartender/waitress super friendly. Hat tip for have Genny Cream Ale on draft. Had the beef on wek. Beef was excellent as was the horseradish. The roll was seasoned welll but may have been a little on the tough/hard side. I did like the au jous. Really liked the potato salad as it wasn't soupy and did not have too much mayo. Nice spot. I miss Clarks though.

Our second time here; almost a year after they opened. They've expanded their menu; which I think…read moreis great! Same great quality, wait time, dedication, and atmosphere as before. We started out both getting the Dutch Mules to drink; which was a nice crisp take on a classic Moscow Mule. I also got The Stapleton later; which consisted of a fine whiskey, triple sec, OJ, and some other additives which was like drinking a whiskey mimosa without the bubbles. Super delish! My wife got the Knickerbocker sandwich on the special list, and I got the Huckleberry panini. Both very satisfying and satiating in their own ways. Both came with homemade in house chips covered in light spices We loved it, and will be back! Reasonable prices without cutting costs; which is definitely appreciated these days.

Location, Location, Location. It doesn't just apply to real estate buying and selling homes. It…read moremakes it so that fantastic food is sometimes a little hard to find. Honestly I didn't even know that this little shop was hiding here until a friend of mine had told me about it. Hiding in the Mass Mutual Buildings Lobby in Downtown Syracuse at the corner of Fayette and Clinton Street, unless you happen to notice the sandwich board sign out in front of the building you wouldn't notice it. The good about this place from what I can tell you is rotating $5 lunch specials, free delivery of lunch within the downtown area, a rewards program based off points of dollars spent, and a friendly staff and reasonable prices on a pretty expansive menu for a cracker jack box sized Deli. And most of the food is fresh prepared right in front of you. Sometimes even by Joe himself! I decided to try something that was a regular item on their menu which is cleverly named with streets and areas in Syracuse. I had the "Onondaga" which is essentially a chicken bacon ranch panini. One thing I love about it is its a pressed sandwich, Which next time I try one of their pressed ones I'll get a different bread. The standard for this sandwich is a local favorite, pastas stretch bread. Which is absolutely delicious, but it just doesn't press well in my opinion and it makes it overly chewy. If I customized it a little and got a different bread, it would have helped it. But it did use a lot of fresh ingredients bacon made right on the flat top and roasted chicken breast cut right there, and a good quality ranch dressing. I got a side of fries as well which were just basic shoestring fries but were fresh fried to order for me. I can say if you want a budget lunch that is of good quality, Joe's definitely is a great choice, as it ran me less than $10 for quite a bit of lunch with a drink. I can definitely say that I will make a return trip. And even though its hard to find for the general public, they definitely are loved by the downtown workers as they probably churned through 30 customers as I ate mine in their quaint little dining area of about 4 tables. If its that routinely eaten, I think you as well might like to "Eat At Joe's"!

Mom-and-pop type deli inside a large office building;…read more Decent selection for such a small diner including sandwiches, wraps, Panini's, tenders, burgers. Cafeteria style food service. Friends had a pork wrap and an Italian meat sandwich and they were quite satisfied I had a burger, it was OK, smaller than the burgers I'm used to but not bad. I also had clam chowder that was meaty (lots of clams) and tasty. They have both bottled drinks at fountain drinks with free refills. Prices are very reasonable I.e. my burger was $3.50 Dining room only has 6 small tables with two chairs each but we put a couple together no problem Place is very clean. Staff friendly and helpful

One of the best benefits of Yelp when traveling is getting a peek at where the locals go. You…read morealways want to find the local gems in a region, and this past weekend we found just that in Water Street Bagel in Syracuse, NY. The place was bustling, all seats taken, people standing waiting on their order, and others dashing in for their carry out orders. There's good reason for that, the food, the coffee, the service, the vibe was all excellent. Inside is clean, simply decorated, and everything from the food to the kitchen is visible. It's simply part of the decor. We purchased some bagels from the previous day, some breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The coffee was bold, rich and fresh. The bagels delicious, all of the sandwich parts cooked to perfection. There's a friendly, warm vibe inside that extends from the staff and is entrenched in the food and coffee. Just a fantastic place for bagels and, I have to admit, NY bagels are next level. If you're in Syracuse, I highly recommend you make sure you make Water Street Bagel one of your stops.

We usually pick Water Street Bagel as our go-to bagel spot just in relativity of its proximity to…read moreour home. We've had a few mixed experiences in the past but we do keep going back. The staff always seem to be hard at work as they are clearly in high demand. We were lucky this visit because all of the bagels were super fresh as it was peak busy hours. We also were lucky because we actually found parking quite quickly & didn't have to circle the block. I appreciate they offer sandwich options but I usually stick with a bagel & some form of cream cheese for myself because that's just usually my preference. This visit I got a rosemary salt bagel with salmon cream cheese. It was simple & perfectly what I was looking for that day. It's a beautiful space that is well lit & well decorated. It's easy to find them with their sign out front. It can get a bit crowded inside if they're busy but that's nothing to complain about it's just the reality of the space they are working with. Last note- it does always smell really amazing when you walk in there.

Bravo to Chef Dennis. We went last night and had the grilled shrimp and a classic cheeseburger…read more Perfection. The shrimp had various cooking options; we chose the grilled shrimp with garlic and butter. So tasty. Sides were rice and very flavorful green beans. The shoestring fries with the burger were crispy and plentiful. We will be back for the pork chops! So happy to find a new place to enjoy the generous amount of food that is served!

There aren't enough good things I can say about the food at Steve's! It's absolutely delicious,…read moreaffordable and the portion sizes are great. It's a great place to enjoy a tasty dinner with friends and sit down and relax while your meal is prepared. Service is phenomenal, it really just encompasses the whole small neighborhood spot.

A bit hard to find (note: I did not see the sign outside the building I was too focused on Apple…read moreMaps) but so worth it! I visited during my lunch break before a meeting, service was quick and the bagel sandwich was delicious. A little messy to eat but I like that it was filled to the brim. The staff is very friendly.

I got the Morning Heifer as a bowl and the chai latte. My coworker got the Mira Wey. All was goodread more

We had a really nice early dinner at Eva's. We decided to forgo the fair with all the traffic today…read moreand came here instead! The outdoor area is beautiful and honestly didn't feel like we were in Syracuse at all. It was such a nice atmosphere for dinner. The carrot salad was excellent. I honestly never knew carrots could taste so good, my boyfriend asked if it was technically healthy! The olive oil and vinegar dressing was so good, and the spices were incredible. That was probably my favorite part of the meal. I had the Hungarian placki, which was fried potatoes topped with a beef and tomato sauce. It was excellent, although I think it could have used just a little more flavor. My boyfriend had the bacon and potato pierogies, which were excellent as well. I'm not a huge pierogi fan and they very good. We also tried the blueberry pierogies for dessert. They weren't overly sweet, which I actually liked. They were a nice balance after a heavier meal. The staff were all very friendly and inviting and quick service. Overall, everything was really good and we're glad we tried Eva's! I would love to come back!

Wowwww this food was soo good! It was very authentic and flavorful and I will be thinking of this…read moremeal for a while. The portions are big, and the staff was very kind. We enjoyed the cabbage rolls and pierogi for the table and each got our own entrees. I personally loved the placki and will be coming back every time I'm in town. It was pretty busy at peak dinner time but we still got a table inside. The patio was pretty big too and an enjoyable space. The dessert was also phenomenal!! Highly recommend coming here if you want authentic Polish food.

I'm a big fan of Ernie's Salt City Cafe. Ernie is always kind and you can tell he takes pride in…read morehis food because it comes out tasting delicious! I don't mind waiting a little longer for a gluten free breakfast sandwich knowing that he cracks eggs fresh on the griddle every time. The sandwiches do not leave you feeling hungry! The loaded tots are truly loaded and could easily make another meal. It feels like highway robbery getting such a delicious, non frozen sandwich for the same price as a lousy Dunkin equivalent. This is a hidden gem tucked away in the first level of an office building. They have great specials, huge portions, and I love supporting a smaller business. I've heard great things about their catering! Looking forward to trying their lunch next.

Wanted to grab a quick sandwich. Found this place on accident. I had the caprese sandwich. The…read morestretchy bread it was onvery good. The mozzarella and greens were fresh. Prices are very reasonable. The only knock is this place is in an office building and hidden. It's tough to find. Worth a shot if you're in the area.