Cute country spot with nice coffee options, occasional mini flower markets and other local goods.read more

Awesome hidden gem. The coffee here is solid and good. You can tell they take their coffee…read moreseriously. Also cool packaging !

Such a quaint coffee shop! Their oatmeal cooking sandwich is amazing! The location is perfect in…read moretownship 5 where you'll find other restaurants and shopping. The coffee was good and service even better! I had one of the best avocado toasts ever!

Great food and drinks. They have a variety of drinks, smoothies, power bowls, toasts, and breakfast…read moresandwiches. There is a nice interior and great service! One tip, their hot drinks are VERY hot so be careful!

Visiting Shamballa Cafe today really makes me wonder: why do I even bother with chain coffee shops?…read more First and foremost: the coffee is awesome! I went with what was in the vat today: a medium roast that I believe was called blue moon. I forget the provenance of said roast (I remember it was South American), but my oh my was it good! Exactly what you want a medium roast to be: balanced, with notes of whatever chocolate or berries or leather is in there. I couldn't put the cup down! Whereas getting the sludge from the big chains down the gullet sometimes feels like a morning chore. Why is the coffee so good here? It turns out that the owner (a very friendly guy named Emmett) roasts it himself. He had several varieties on offer that were roasted within the last 24 hours, maybe even this morning. That particular minutiae is a blur as I wasn't caffeinated yet when we discussed this. But it's yet another huge benefit a local cafe provides: freshness! Another thing: Shamballa is a great restorer of faith in community and our fellow humans. Emmett and I discussed many things in my fairly brief time in his shop, but I'll never forget the empathy he displayed when discussing some current trials & tribulations. It turns out he's been down the same road, and his well-wishes and kindness made for an even finer accompaniment to the coffee than the coffee cake muffin pairing that was purchased on impulse. A double espresso was consumed on-site while 2 large coffees were taken to go. The espresso was awesome, 100x better than Sbux or Dunkin'. Total for 3 beverages? Less than $8! For later, I grabbed a 1/2 lb. of whole bean Guatemalan medium roast on Emmett's recommendation, and the coffee cake muffin was moist and delicious without being too crumbly or cloyingly saccharine. Drake's it was not! A ten spot covered the latter purchase. If I lived in Baldwinsville, I'd probably stop by here every morning! Except Sunday and Monday when they're closed. Be sure to arrive early, closing time is now noon. Please swing by Shamballa and see for yourself! Perhaps you too will ponder why we make grabbing coffee a chore, when it can be a true morning delight?

Great coffee. Great owner. Great vibe. Upon closing in the afternoon, the owner asked if I wanted…read moreone for the road at no charge. While I had had enough caffeine for the day, the offer was nice. Great for a remote office for a few hours, or a spot to hanging with some friends.

Sweet little place. Good healthy food and nice place to mingle or study. I moved away from the area…read moreand I miss this place!

I ordered a sausage, egg and cheese and a skinny latte. The sausage was very low quality and tasted…read morelike a wet dog. The latte was weak and too sweet (very artificial tasting). My husband's sandwich was also disgusting, the guacamole was clearly old (very brown) and tasted horrible, the bacon on it was most likely microwaved, such low quality bacon and then to microwave it too??!! Overpriced Slop!

It's been awhile since I've been here but I remembered how cute it was and the coffee was good. My…read moresister & I were on our way to Binghamton so we stopped here for coffee. It's just as cute as I remembered and everyone working here is so pleasant. We ended up getting toasted cinnamon raisin bagels with cream cheese and coffee. Loved the NY style bagel and heaping cream cheese. The coffee is great too. Definitely a drive for me but when in the area I will stop.

A quaint place tucked back off the main road. Plenty of parking. Eclectic decor with sunshine that…read morestreams through the windows creating a friendly atmosphere. I ordered a vanilla honey Matcha. It was delicious! It was just the right amount of sweet and matcha. For food, I ordered the Tilly Pickle bagel. Delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Order at one end and pickup on the other end.

This is one of the places within the Salt City Market and it's kind of hidden within there. There…read moreis a large seating area nearby which is nice, and they offer many different cafe drinks as well as some food items. The service was good, a little slow but not unusual for a coffee shop. I like that they make their own syrups for the drinks and have unique options. I got the cereal milk latte, and the coffee was pretty good but lacking in flavor a little. It was tasty, but not my favorite.

So happy we went to the outskirts of town. My kid and I agreed that these were the best maple…read morelattes we had had in a very long time. Very friendly inside. Sorry no pics.

Gretchen's Confections is such a cozy spot in the heart of Marcellus. The chocolate assortments are…read moredelicious and the daily pastries have been so great to try. I haven't had a chocolate here that I didn't like!

I've been driving past Gretchen's for ages and finally had the chance to stop in. I was blown away…read moreby the beauty and quality of their chocolates- the best in the area. I've since gone back for more! They offer a full coffee menu as well as extensive tea options. Their gourmet hot chocolate was thick, chocolatey, and delicious. I'd recommend this stop to anyone traveling through Marcellus!

When I'm craving ice cream Bailiwick market & cafe comes to mind. I love that they make the ice…read morecream here and do seasonal flavors. This day I walked in and smelled delicious homemade waffle cones. They were making them fresh and I was so excited! I ordered a maple pecan and farm girl swirl in that just made waffle cone. I was in heaven!! Both flavors were delicious. The flavors were so inventive and they offer tastes before you order. I cannot say enough good things about the ice cream. If you love ice cream you must go as an added bonus the inside is very cozy and outside seating has beautiful flowers.

Stopped by today to try the Homemade Ice Cream. It was decently busy as Friday is Fish Fry day. I…read moreordered a Junior sized Richest Chocolate on a Waffle Cone ($5.40) and it was a hefty serving. My wife ordered a Cappuccino. The Ice Cream was good but overly sweet. The Cappuccino was disappointing, not a properly made Cappuccino by any means- the espresso was bitter and I was charged $1.00 for simple syrup (not flavored) so ($6.50) for a small 8 oz. To add an alternate milk is an additional $1.65 extra !! That's crazy. Very clean establishment, nicely decorated with a country vibe. Would recommend but not for specialty coffees.

Line almost out the door! Super popular and clearly well loved staple of the area. Wonderful…read moreselection of baked goods on your left immediately upon arrival. Lots of beverage selections. It is a smaller bakery/Café so not a ton of seating however there is some available for a quick bite. Cute little donut, decorations around on the walls too! I got two different types of scones as well as a breakfast sandwich. I was starving, and it tasted delicious, however, it would've been nice if the sandwich could come with something small on the side like fruit, salad, or garnish of any sort. The sandwich itself was on a smaller side, but it was still delicious nevertheless.

Sad I didn't take any pictures for my review but it seems to be on brand that I'm always…read moreforgetting. Overall, have been coming to the bakery for year. Well before it's charming renovation, back to when it had leather bar stools at the bakery counter and Jim in the back making the best apple fritters you've ever had. I come whenever I'm in town and it's always good. I think more than anything I come for the nostalgia. The Rice Krispie treats are always a solid pick and I enjoy them a lot. Same with the smiley face cookies, the bakery frosting is the best. I got a parfait for the first time since high school though and was sorely disappointed. They used to use wake robin yogurt (which I do remember them discontinuing some years ago), but now the yogurt is SO sweet. Overall it makes the parfait too sweet with the homemade granola and blueberry coulis. I couldn't help but notice how much smaller the parfait portions are too. They used to be full sized cups and now they're nearly half their former size which was definitely disappointing considering the price has certainly not gone down. In summary, the bakery will always hold a special place in my heart. Been going since I was a baby. The treats are good, sandwiches are solid, and they have a wide variety of beverages. Steer clear of the updated parfait though

The best craft coffee I've had. I I had the Biscotti Latte…read moreand it was great. So much so I almost ordered two but I wanted to get some sleep this evening. The environment is inviting and perfect for small groups coming together to plan, do hw, or coffee meeting. The service was good. And the coffee options are great.

We loved everything about walking into this place, but that's where it ended…read more We ordered croissants and someone not working the register went and grabbed the croissants we ordered for another customer who was on the phone. Rather than telling the person handling the phone order that the croissants were already ordered, the cashier just apologetically smiled. It's our first time here (we told the cashier that) and she tried to offer other options, but we weren't looking for cake first thing in the morning. What's weird is that the person handling the phone order was making drinks before and after so I'm not sure if this was an order for a friend or a legitimate customer. The whole thing was disappointing and soured our opinion and experience. Seven employees were working and it still took over 10 mins to get two lattes. When served, our drinks were not hot because the espresso shots had been sitting on the counter cooling off while the milk was steamed and the flavoring added. The interstellar had good flavor but was kid's temp by the time I got it. The honey saffron didn't taste like anything and was slightly warmer, but fell flat flavorwise. Overall, the experience didn't feel particularly high end as the prices would reflect, nor efficient. I'm not sure if I would return.