Stopped by Cafe Kubal for a little grab and go. This location is in a pretty nondescript strip mall (love a strip mall gem!). Parking was easy peasy. I arrived late morning and they were pretty slow so I was able to order right away. They have a fun seasonal latte menu, which I always love. I tried to get their lumberjack latte but they were out of maple, so I opted for the sugar cookie latte, which was a warm, vanilla, cup of comfort. For my breakfast, I was hoping to get their oatmeal, but they were also out of that (I get it, it was after 10am) so I opted for an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Their breakfast sandwich comes on delicious rustic bread--it was a dream. It was flavorful and delicious. The service was kind and quick and their prices are reasonable. Get to it! read more

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During my business trips, i'm always on the hunt for the best coffee shop in the city that I'm visiting. On this particular trip I tried five different coffee shops and it came down to Cafe Kubal & Recess Coffee. Both are different in comparison, not overwhelmingly good but still very worthy of a visit. My go to is the cappuccino. To me is like judging a good Italian restaurant by how good they make a lasagna. To me, Kubal might get the edge over Recess for its distinct taste, but it's close, in the end you cant go wrong with either one. I'll give Recess the nod on ambiance, much more comfy and inviting. If you are bouyei with your coffee, give Kubal a try. It's a solid option. read more

Cafe Kubal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The coffee here was actually good. After seeing rave reviews, and given that's what we were after, it just made sense to try it out. It's kind of out of the way if you're trying to make a quick pitstop off the freeway, but it's not terrible. The ordering experience was a little weird. We did the drive through option. The worker seemed confused by what was on the menu....we had to tell her what "pick 2" meant. Kind of odd. She didn't offer us different muffins, and just said "we have pumpkin...is that ok?" The muffin I didn't love, perhaps I'm not a pumpkin spice lover but I felt it had a weird flavor. read more

We really enjoyed our visit here and we usually make it a point to come to this location when we're in town as it's convenient for the places we stay near carrier circle. They have awesome drinks and food with good prices. They have cute art for sale all over the place that you can buy and we got a super cute cat picture. There are a good number of tables and chairs to eat inside and some tables outside as well. My only complaint about this place is the one staff member with the blonde /brown hair. She's got a bad attitude and is very rude to customers and seems genuinely unhappy to be there. I'm bringing it up only because it's now happened three consecutive times we've visited which is saying something because that's over a period of 3 consecutive years.... read more

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Cafe kubal is our go to place for coffee, brunch sandwiches whether we order through Grubhub or we are walking in. They are super quick and have always been super nice! They also just expanded so it's much bigger with an extra room where you can sit and do work! When we order for delivery, everything comes wrapped, tidy, and still warm. Some of their sandwiches have changed and are not updated on the menu; however, they are very good at calling you for substitutions, which is greatly appreciated. The past two times when we have ordered, our coffee was made incorrectly and a sandwich was incorrect. Maybe a glitch! But their coffee is great even with nothing extra in it!! read more

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We stopped in to this Cafe Kubal on a wends early afternoon.we had never been to this location . A young man and young woman were working.We frequently go to Manlius and North Syracuse locations ( which we love) The ambience was very different at this location. No one was speaking . Neither staff member spoke to us.We had to pull answers from the young man at register and he couldn't answer questions about coffee. We order Lg Carmel late , and light roast reg. Med coffees. We ordered 2 scones, Blueberry Jalapeño. And Strawberry. Both were dry and seemed stale . ( we have gotten this many times b4 at other Cace Kubals) When I asked about the art work the girl said . Well what does the tag say? I used the small bathroom. The were no towel and basket was overflowing!We were very disappointed !I read more

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This spot is really great and nested right in the Eastwood neighborhood. It's in the end of the plaza near Thompson road and has a lot of character and great vibes. I ordered an iced americano and hung out while it was getting prepared. Great way to start my Friday off. read more

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Summary: over priced ($8.10 for a 12oz iced latte, non dairy milk and no tip. they charge extra to make a drink iced vs hot.....I've lived in 3 states and have never seen this) Ordered one of the fall lattes. It was good, a bit sweet for my taste and there was an abundance of cinnamon on top. Maybe this was because there was 4 other people in line behind me and they were trying to get through the drink orders to help other customers. I also asked how many shots come in the 16oz vs 12oz and it was very confusing the way they explained it so I'm not sure if I got 2 shots or 1 shot of espresso ?? read more

Good coffee and yummy cookies and the kubal pockets are delicious! The baristas were not prepared for the morning coffee rush and not in the mood, but we all have bad days. This place gets great sunlight though if you need to try to beat the winter blues. Not the best place to come do work at, slow service and few places to sit: three tables and two two seat bar tops. Wifi was also weird. Great place for grabbing a cup and going home. read more

We are coffee snobs and always seek out the best coffee houses when we are traveling around the country. We ordered two different drinks and both were perfectly made to our specs. The quality of the beans they use is very good. read more

Cafe Kubal - Time to get high 2020 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This is the worst run of all the Kubal locations and it's really a shame. I went in 4 times this week and I am done trying. One day it was after 7 am and they hadn't opened yet. The next they were out of iced coffee lids which is annoying to try to take coffee to go without a lid, the next day they were just straight out of iced coffee at 730 am and then the next time I went in the person behind the counter had started waiting on some people who then walked away to the seating room for some reason and didn't finish their order. So I stepped up to the register and the guy wouldn't take my order until they came back. One of the people that walked away even said "take him first we aren't ready". The guy still wouldn't take my order until they came back. So I walked out and went to Cracked Bean. Done with this place read more

First time ever being there but I must say I won't be back.. I gave a 3 star only cause the coffee was good but the price was ridiculous.. Two lattes for a total of $15.25 is absolutely ridiculous! Prices are very tiny if any on the menu All around a decent shop but won't be back. read more

Really lovely coffee. Yogurt and hard boiled eggs for you paleo-type eaters... The staff are always delightfully pleasant to myself and my child. read more

Cafe Kubal - Patio is open - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Kubal is a regular staple for me in my quest for caffeination. The coffee itself always seems to be a little under roasted for my tastes so I usually stick with espresso based beverages here. My go to being a vanilla latte. The vanilla here is pretty mild and gives just enough boost to the natural sweetness of steamed milk and espresso. I haven't had any food from this location but if it's anything like what is prepared downtown do yourself a favor and order something if you have a hankering. This location can be a little tricky to get out of if you need to head towards Thompson Rd and the parking lot can be tough to maneuver if you have a truck. For these reasons I tend to only go on lunch one every week or two. The café is homey and cute and has sufficient comfy seats for the size of the building. It is generally kept very clean which is a definite plus. The baristas are generally very nice though sometimes a bit pretentious. One scoffed at me when they had found out that I had worked at Starbucks for many years. Sorry I liked my barista job to come with a side of health benefits and tuition reimbursement! Also, I learned to make espresso beverages on the same espresso machine they are using before they made the switch to the all manual machines they use today! read more

Cafe Kubal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Tips: The Eastwood is a cortado/gibraltor. They have oat milk! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm a pretty big fan of Cafe Kubal coffee. The staff here is super nice and just a great place to grab a coffee in the mornings. There are about 4-5 small tables and 4 high-top seats. The amount of available outlets is pretty small for anyone wanting to work here with a laptop. Apricot Scone - This scone is more dry than I would personally prefer and the taste is a little too much ginger. read more

This is for the location near the airport. Coffee was good. The older barista was a bitch. NO PRICING anywhere. Sipper beware. Got home and checked the prices on the app compared to what I paid and was overcharged $8. I called the store, no response back from management so basically they steal from their customers. This type of biz won't cut it, and although their coffee may be sustainably sourced, Kubal won't be sustainable. read more

I think these fine folks are bakers with a special flair for coffee. I had a Mayan mocha that was absolutely delicious. The Salina breakfast sandwich was amazing. It tastes like a waffle with bacon and eggs. I also grabbed a pumpkin cookie for later. The nibble I took was yummy. A nice big cookie. read more

This location is small (only a couple of tables,) but also generally less busy than some of the other Cafe Kubal locations, so it evens out. Every time I've been the staff has been nice. When I've ordered food, it's been fresh and tasty. Worth a drop in, if you're in the neighborhood. read more

We ate at the Cafe Kubal twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both times were very good and I'd recommend this restaurant for either meal. They are located on the river so the views make it extra special. The food was good and the staff were very helpful and sweet. They even have blankets and heaters for those cold days and cook nights. Excellent menu options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. read more

I stop here on my way to work about 3:30 pm. Coffee is delicious, I grab a cup of dark. They offer a variety of both dairy and non dairy creamer, along with a full slate of hand crafted drinks. All coffee is roasted locally, and beats the big box coffee place by miles (and flavor). They serve a variety of food from breakfast items, energy bites, avocado cookies, and my fav- chocolate chip banana bread. Today's amazing soup (among many veg/vegan options) vegan kale white bean soup. Amazing every day. Staff is awesome! Love these guys! read more

Cafe Kubal - White bean kale soup, amazing and delicious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Amazing coffee! My boyfriend and I are from Buffalo and we stayed the weekend in Syracuse for what would have been State Fair. We are normally Starbucks/Tim Hortons drinkers but when we are not at home we like to venture and try different things. Their Pumpkin spice was absolutely amazing. I would put it up there with one of my favorites. The staff was super friendly too which of course is a plus. We definitely have it on our list and will be back next year read more

Picked up an americano to take with me on the drive to Connecticut and it was perfect! I couldn't have as for a better pick-me-up.

Asked for wifi password and the girl spoke like a mouse. After asking for the third time, she finally gave me the correct information. Learn to speak up, smart people give accurate information loud and clear smh. Also coffee was bad and cold. Staff needs to be retrained in customer service skills and making coffee read more

This place smells weird. Like roasted burnt coffee beans. Anyway we stopped in while waiting for The Lion King across the street at the Landmark. It was around 6:30 and they closed at 7 (thank you for not kicking us out in the cold). Boyfriend ordered a coffee and I opted for blueberry tea. It was super flavorful but 3,000 degrees too hot. I can't comment on the coffee but boyfriend didn't complain. The vibe is pretty laid back and they make fresh wraps and sell "healthy" baked goods. The cushions on the stools were tattered and the counters were old doors. Loved the big windows for people watching. Not a bad place to hang for a bit before a show or for the college kids. read more

Review is specific to the James street location - But I have call Waze thought the Cafe Kubal was over priced for the more basic items on the menu. I ordered a brown sugar oat milk iced latte. A small was $7 and change. I pay $7 for Starbucks so whatever, I don't mind supporting a small local business, but I at least expect it to taste good. About half way through watching the barista prepare my drink I'm watching him pour whole milk into a hot coffee thinking maybe someone was ahead of me (even though it was dead inside) and I said "just wanted to make sure you heard my order correctly. Turns out he didn't, which was fine I understand lines get crossed. But then I watched him fill my 12 oz cup with ~7 oz oatmilk, then dissolve a tsp of literal brown sugar into 3 oz of hot water and swirl it around and dump it into my drink, then pour the hot espresso in, and add some ice cubes. My latte tastes like oatmilk and a hint of watered down espresso. I normally don't have an issue flavor wise with the north Syracuse location so I'll still offer 2 stars for the business, but if this is the quality of coffee they are putting out regularly, then some QA/QI is long overdue on the managements part. read more

Stopped n for a coffee, decided to go for an americano. Place was not that busy, a few people coming in and out, service was just okay, they seemed bothered that i was asking questions about coffee before I decided. The americano itself tasted burnt, I could not even drink it, I threw it out after a few sips, which is too bad because the coffee here is not cheap, very pricey in my opinion read more

We are staying with family in Kirkville, and I my in-laws do not drink coffee. So when my husband left me to go brewery-hopping with his high school buddies, I told him not to come back without beans. And crap chain/grocery store coffee was not going to fly. He came home with Cafe Kubal and I'm well satisfied. Ground to order for my plastic pour over. Vacation saved. read more

When I'm feeling fancy and don't feel like going to Starbucks for a coffee I'll hit up Kubal. The atmosphere is always great, along with the service. The coffee is phenomenal too! I recommend a midnight pour over with vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. read more

Cafe Kubal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I'm a coffee addict, and Cafe Kubal on James street is right by my school. I love coming here in the summer, however. I know there are several other locations spotted around Syracuse, including the one by Original Grain (need to go there soon, I've been stalking their Instagram and thinking about their wildly gorgeous healthy food for far too long) and the one by Dinosaur BBQ. In the winters, I like to order a vanilla latte. It's classic, and you can't really go wrong. Ordering this means it's simple; you can really taste the espresso. When I go to a new coffee shop I like to get a vanilla latte, because then you can discern the quality of the coffee. I work at Starbucks, and I adore hipster, distinct, and characteristic coffee shops. I kind of hate Starbucks espresso. Also the espresso at Cafe Kubal is caramel-y and deep. I've never had bitter espresso here (looking at you Starbucks). Back to the point, Cafe Kubal is the OG of coffee shops in Syracuse. I think my favorite location is the one by Original Grain, but they're all similar. I have yet to try their sandwiches, but I know their big, bakery-style cookies are a sweet and fulfilling complement to any coffee. They also have tea selections. When I last visited with my mom, she got the iced coconut oolong. It was absolutely refreshing, light, and such a perfect pick for a hot, sticky June day. For the summer, I typically get an iced latte with half vanilla, half rosemary. Rosemary is their signature syrup. It's not overly strong if you do half vanilla, half rosemary, but you still get some subtle flavor from the rosemary. Cafe Kubal also has lots of sandwiches and wraps, with some vegetarian selections. I just signed up for their reward system today, and you can receive points to add up to a free drink. Love that! read more

Sorry Kubal, I wish I could give you more stars. Based on coffee alone, Cafe Kubal is spot-on but if you throw food into the mix, not so much. I don't come here often for lunch and know I remember why. Last time, my order was wrong and I discovered it when I got home. Today at least I found it before I left the cafe. After a 20 minute wait, I got my turkey and brie panini only to discover it was turkey and feta. The guy actually handed it to me and said "turkey with brie". When I asked him about it (I had watched him make it and assumed it was for someone else - silly me!) and inquired if it was feta he said "nope, brie". I open the box, turkey with feta. Another 10 minutes and I left with the correct sandwich sans the lettuce that they forgot to put on after toasting it. They offered me the other sandwich too as well as a couple free coffee coupons. I'll come back for the coffees but get my lunch somewhere else. It's too bad because the sandwiches really are quite tasty but not when they take a half hour to make. read more

Cafe Kubal in my a pinion has the best mocha lattes, hot or cold. My husband gets the pour overs which he says are the best pour overs in Syracuse but he says nothing compares to a siphon brew. Their baked goods are darn good also. The workers are always very friendly and patient. read more

Drink: The best coffee. This is why you go. Everytime I order a latte, the pleasant flavors of the volatile compounds in the beans are easily detectable. It is always fresh. Service: (SU) fairly absent. The skill of the baristas is impressive, with fancy latte pours. I've never noticed much friendly treatment, but that maybe the culture of traffic at SU. Food: Avoid. Or at least, be very careful. My mother-in-law ordered quiche, which was tossed in a microwave and served tepid. Environment: Furniture is made from pallets and coffee crates. While it is aesthetically and thematically pleasing, it is awful to sit on. Splintery cracked dry pine at odd angles. Fuel the roaster with this shit and get some proper furniture. Price: Quality must be considered. This is excellent quality coffee. read more

My job requires me to travel the country. I'm always exploring different coffee shops throughout America. Café Kubal stands out. From service to quality product, I couldn't be happier to stumble upon this gem. Found out about them during the Taste of Syracuse. I was working the event and their truck kept me caffeinated throughout both days. Today I decided to check out their physical location and they didn't disappoint. The only thing I'm disappointed in is the fact that they don't have a location in my hometown, Los Angeles. read more

Cafe Kubal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Countless times I find myself heading up Midler to stop here before going home on 690 west. It is out of the way, but worth if for the awesome coffee they serve. I drink my coffee black, so it is important for it to have a solid flavor that does not have to drown in milk for it to be drinkable. Some of their coffees nearly taste like hot chocolate, and they all have a full-bodied, dense texture to them. I like how they rotate their offerings too. While the cafe resides in a bleak strip mall, the inside is neat. Everything is clean and everything looks good. I cannot say a bad thing about the place. read more

I was in Syracuse for a wedding and stopped in for some caffeine. The atmosphere was very welcoming, and my order was taken promptly. I ordered a Caramel Latte with Almond Milk-- really appreciate that non-dairy alternatives were offered! The taste was great, not too sweet with a subtle hint of caramel. I'm giving 4 stars because it was a bit pricey-- close to six dollars for a small, but I don't mind supporting a local business. read more

Okay, if there is a perfect latte, then this is it. The taste was incredible, the presentation was stunning, and the barista was both friendly and efficient. If I lived in Syracuse, I'd start every morning here. read more

Cafe Kubal - Perfection! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Great little coffee shop. We stayed at a local hotel and dropped in for breakfast and coffee. Biscuit and jam was delicious! A lot of tasty options. Pass up the chains and give this place your business! read more

Love the fresh ingredients and healthy options. A great atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff! read more

Cafe Kubal - Strawberry bleu salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Best coffee in syracuse hands down. i just wish there was more seating than the few outside chairs next to the parking lot and the bar stools inside, otherwise I'd stay for hours. the new location is bigger but a little ghetto. read more

I'm one to support any small buisness I can. I've been coming for years since before living in Syracuse but as the years have gone by so hasn't my taste for this these shops, the lattes have gone down hill and half the time I don't think there's anything other than hot milk in a cup, the recent change of the menu has also really turned my desire to stop in some great items that have been around for sometime now vanished and I'm sure I'm not the only one not to thrilled as the new pockets aren't amazing. I know staffing has been a struggle for everyone but a good team can make a good business and sadly over priced coffee/foods made poorly, is not the answer I won't be stopping in anymore I've tried and tried but it's just not getting any better I think it's getting worse and it's not just one specific location it seems to be a trend across them all. It's like playing the lottery it's a one in a million chance you might get a mocha that tastes like a mocha. read more