A cute coffee shop nestled in a neighborhood, I was excited to check this spot out based on the reviews. The shop is a small space and there were quite a few people either working or meeting up with a friend. I glanced over their summer drink menu and went with the maple miso matcha latte with almond milk. I decided to work remotely in the shop myself. It's pretty modern and chic inside and very friendly service. The matcha was a bit too milk forward for my liking where the matcha almost disappeared. The miso maple flavor however was pretty good and had a slight salty/nutty sweetness that I wish would've brought the matcha flavor out more. The person next to me ordered a breakfast burrito that looked amazing. So maybe that's definitely worth trying out! read more

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Cute little coffee shop with a bunch of things to try! Their coffee and homemade flavor shots were great and the staff and prices were too. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Not sure about parking they're kind of off a major road so it could be slightly challenging and I'm not super familiar with the area. Glad we visited would definitely stop again! read more

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WOW!!! Over the past year I've come here often, but I have not yet tried the strawberry latte from their summer menu! I saw it online and had to come in. The vibes are always perfect as soon as you walk in the door, there are little trinkets and pastries that immediately catch the eye. As I ordered the latte, the barista was sure to ask what milk I would like and if I wanted cold foam, she was so attentive and sweet! The latte was so fresh and perfectly sweet!! I also got the classic breakfast burrito which never fails to impress me. Love love love it here! read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Strawberry latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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The flat white with whole milk and breakfast burrito were both absolutely delicious! The coffee flavor was strong and smooth. I would highly recommend this place. The street parking is a bit tricky depending on the weather, but the quality of the coffee makes the hassle worth it! read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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This spot has been on my radar for a long time, back when it was Peaks. It recently went through a rebrand. I found myself with some work to do on a Saturday morning and decided to swing by. There's on street parking on the block it's on and surrounding blocks. There's also an abandoned store across the street with a small lot, which is where I wound up parking. The space is small but I didn't have any trouble finding a seat, though I imagine that might be a different case later in the day or during peak study time for the students. I got an ube iced coffee special with oat milk, and impulsively ordered the breakfast burrito too. I figured if they have shirts advertising the burrito, it must be good. The decor is very trendy and chic and well-curated, and you'll feel super hip hanging out here. The coffee was alright but my shot was a bit on the bitter side - assuming this was just a one-off. The breakfast burrito lived up to the hype. Fluffy eggs, perfectly crispy pressed tortilla, a flavorful aioli generously slathered all over the plate. Definitely one of the places to come (if not THE place) in Syracuse if you want a breakfast burrito. Unfortunately for me, the WiFi was down when I went, so I couldn't actually do my work and didn't stay long. Womp womp. Perhaps unavoidable, but definitely not ideal for a coffee shop. I wish I'd brought a book with me that day or had more time just to spend, because I'd say this spot is great for silent reading and unplugging more than working or socializing. Worth checking out, for the aesthetics and the tasty egg burritos. read more

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Really adorable coffee shop which is small but cozy. The aesthetic is immaculate and it's really clean. Parking is relatively easy to find as well. read more

Finding spots that are serene enough to get together with a couple of friends is never as easy as you think, however when we walked into Kelsey's we knew that we'd found a new spot worth returning to. As we sipped our lattes and talked, we enjoyed the comfortable seats, the narrow table that allowed us to lean into each other as we gossiped, and the tall windows facing the street that were perfect for people watching. My only regret is not getting a breakfast burrito because I had major envy as some of my friends bit into theirs! No worries, it gives me (another) good reason to return! read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Chai Latte (8/10) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We drove past this coffee shop and couldn't resist its cute exterior. Going in, their interior is just as aesthetic with its minimal design. We were greeted upon entering and noted how busy it was once we looked around. No tables to sit, as a lot of people were sitting to work on their laptops and/over socializing so it didn't seem like anyone was leaving anytime soon so we got our items to go. They have a couple seats outside as well, but these were also taken. We ended up opting for two items from their spring menu, the COCONUTHEAD which I highly recommend from how smooth it was to drink and how prominent the flavors were. The description said they use Pandan leaves for its toasty vanilla-like sweetness alongside their coconut syrup and added to their iced matcha latte. The other drink we got was their LOVEBUG, which is a green tea sweetened with passionfruit honey and has raspberry puree, making it very refreshing for this summer heat. For their washroom, you have to request a key (which was hooked onto a plastic spatula, how cute!) since it leads to the washrooms in the condominium next door. This did mean it was quite clean though! read more

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The breakfast burrito is so good. I usually don't eat breakfast burritos, but this one is hands down delicious. I really like the sauce! The service here has been friendly and kind. The space is somewhat busy but not super overwhelming! read more

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A hidden gem! Small, beautiful, warm. The food was excellent and the coffees were hot!! Absolutely loved this place. Best for someone who is coming in and out quick, not a lot of space to sit, but that's exactly what we were looking for. We will most certainly be back again on our way through next time. read more

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Today I finally got my little paws on the infamous peanut butter blossom latte. Delicious! Also, there are now some late night events at Peaks. My favorite is the Silent Book Club, where a bunch of introverts read for two hours and then run away at the thought of having to 'people.' read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Peanut butter blossom latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Wonderful spot for a drink that won't disappoint. Staff were super friendly and welcoming, even on a busy day. We stopped by before exploring the Keep Going Market. Will be returning soon for delicious coffee! read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Charlie Brown Latte, Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The coffee was smooth and delicious. The breakfast burrito rivals any California breakfast burrito, yes, I said it, and I stand by it! The environment is very cool and cute in the best way and it comes highly recommended by Ian! What else do you need? read more

in my limited time in syracuse, this was my best coffee experience! Excellent Third Wave coffee experience, various speciality drinks for the coffee drinker or matcha lover. Vegan and GF snacking options. Only draw back is probably seating. Good vibes, nice staff and excellent experience. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

In my opinion, Peaks is the best coffee shop Syracuse has to offer! From the friendly staff, to the chill ambiance, you can't go wrong. Some benefits to choosing Peaks: Their coffee (drip, cold brew, espresso) is always smooth and fresh they have unique specials and syrups that are made in house. Even popular ones such as "caramel" are a special experience due to the quality of the product. The owner and staff are all such wonderful people and when you walk in you can see they are passionate about what they do! The regulars are so chill, you don't have to worry about interacting with mean customers The food is INCREDIBLE! I'm probably missing some stuff, but that means you'll have to fill in the rest once you visit! read more

Tried this cute spot while visiting my son and ended up stopping here everyday! The people are super friendly and the breakfast burrito is delicious! The coffee is a little strong for me but the chai latte was perfect : ) read more

Met out of town friends here for coffee and breakfast. The breakfast burrito was excellent. This is a nice location with on-street parking. It's a small space that could use more seating. Perhaps in warmer weather they have tables outdoors. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I'm always willing to give a local coffee shop a try. This place is a very cute and near campus. It's def a hot spot for students. They offer a few food items and then a variety of coffee and teas. I tried the lavender iced latte. The latte was good for sure. However, paying $6 plus tip for a medium latte is ridiculous. I feel like the other local coffee shops are a bit cheaper. At what point do you stop blaming inflation and start blaming other things.... read more

This is hands down my favorite coffee shop in all of Syracuse. Their mission is to be their for the "peaks and valleys" of your life, and I can safely say they have been. Iced caramel oat milk lattes have gotten me through intense study sessions, fun chats with friends, and as a pick-me-up on hard days. Their food also does not disappoint: their avocado toast is piled high on crusty bread, and their breakfast burritos are the perfect ratio of egg to cheese to spicy mayo. The ambiance of the cafe is also so nurturing; plenty of natural light, nice staff, clean seating, and good music. What more could you ask for in a coffee shop? A bit pricey for sure, but worth it in my opinion for the sake of supporting a local business. It is both a blessing for my soul and a curse for my wallet that I live up the street! Definitely check them out if you haven't yet--they often do pop-up's with other local businesses as well, which are always a hit! read more

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My routine lately has me driving all over Syracuse starting in the early, early morning. After passing this place maybe a thousand times over the years, it occurred to me that I could come in and purchase the caffeine and food I needed to live. It's kind of a weird space, like they were left with this extra area up front as a result of something else and had to figure out how to purpose it. The place has coffee signs all over it, but I still wasn't 100% sure this wasn't some kind of common area for the student apartments. Their coffee is better than average. Good enough for me to drink black, which means it actually has a good taste to it. I'm more of a coffee user than a critic, so that's about as detailed as I'll be able to get for that. I would like to specifically call out the Salted Caramel and Rosemary latte from their seasonal menu. I absolutely love the taste of rosemary, but never would have considered it in this context. After having it fit together so perfectly in this drink, I have full trust in wherever they might steer me flavor-wise. They have a few options for breakfast. I've tried the bacon breakfast burrito and the avocado toast. Both trips came to just over $10 with the food and drink. The burrito was pretty small for what it cost, and the bacon was pretty undercooked. This was my first experience with avocado toast, which seems weird because any breakfast I make at home has to include at least half an avocado on the side. This was a bit much though, so much more avocado than I was prepared to handle. I can't be subjective, because I have nothing else to compare it to. (I'm guessing avocado toast just isn't for me.) I love avocados, loved the Texas toast and seasoning, but bite after bite of lukewarm goop got to me pretty quick. I wouldn't go out of my way for the coffee or the breakfast. I would absolutely make it a point to come here from wherever and try the rosemary latte, and their other seasonal items will forever have my attention. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Salted Caramel and Rosemary Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Peaks Coffee House may have LA prices, but the burrito is satisfying, and the coffee, while not exceptional, is decent. The overall vibe is cool, making it a spot worth checking out for a unique experience. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My favorite coffee spot in Syracuse. The staff is super friendly and the coffee is fantastic. I love their avo toast and breakfast burrito. The pastries they have are good too. They have small business pop ups in their cafe occasionally and I love that they support them. Street parking only, but never an issue. Located near Syracuse University, so pretty popular among the SU students. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I didn't have any food, but it all looks very healthy and carefully curita for the particular demographics they're focusing on. The service and staff were prompt, and very helpful. The atmosphere really spoke to a studious environment. Young and clean read more

Lovely lattes, appetizing avocado, and a cozy cafe. A solid coffee choice on any visit to Syracuse University. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - A handful of tables and several window pub chairs in this cozy coffee spot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Our youth group from church went on a little trip to Canada. On our way there we stopped by this little coffee shop. It's located next to a university so it was buzzing with lots of students. Located on the side of the road with huge windows, it has a very endearing charm to it. When we entered we were wondering why it took so long for the baristas to acknowledge us. Apparently, their registers were all down and had to close. They were so kind as to let the people who were inside receive coffee on the house! They did have to close down after the last customers, but they did a wonderful job serving us Massachusetts folks. My maple latte was delicious and creamy! Free, delicious coffee in a gorgeous coffee shop and sweet baristas is the best! read more

Nice place for a gr8 cup of coffee. Parking not bad. Friendly staff! Tasty breakfast treats read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Great avocado toast too - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Peaks coffee is Serving up a nice brew! Came today for the first time and was blown away by the space! New, clean feeling, large windows. I had ordered two coffees online and they were waiting for me on arrival. Efficient and friendly staff! Pastries are from sweet praxis which is a nice treat. Will be Back! read more

I have been here so many times and I'm so glad they exist! I lived in SoCal for 10 years and the coffee places and avocado toast there is just A+++. I would say this place even exceeds the places in SoCal. The only avocado toast I will order in the area. The prices for the portion you get is amazing. The cold brew is so delicious, deep rich and strong. They make their own syrups, not the store bought Torani or monin crap. Easy to park for in and out service as well. read more

I've had a couple good lattes here and it has a good vibe. I love the floor the ceiling windows and large table facing it. Great place to study. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Mylk and Hunny chocolate peanut butter pop tart (vegan) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Living one block from Peaks is a blessing (and a curse for my wallet). Definitely pricey, but love supporting local and rewarding myself with their seasonal avocado toast (the pickled onions are an absolute game changer) and an iced oat milk caramel latte (something about their caramel flavoring is perfect). I'm in their rewards program too (which is a bit of a bummer and doesn't offer much) but have been saving up my points! Overall, 4 stars because it is a treat yourself spot in terms of price, but I am always happy with everything I get from them also nice to see they are always busy and getting support from the community! read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Seasonal Avocado Toast and an Carmel Oat Iced Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The Peaks Coffee shop opened its doors just 5 weeks ago and it's already popular and I know why!!!! Coffee just perfect, strong cappuccino as its suppose to be . Modern design and coffee mugs just wow read more

Trying out this new caffeine spot, super trendy and modern. Some great espresso flavors here at Peaks Coffee Company with my regular favorite of a breve latte. It's also pretty cool being attached to this modern living spot at The 505 on Walnut property. If I lived in Syracuse I'd like living here and drinking more of their caffeine! #livethefuel read more

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Really strong, flavorful coffee! Nice people, clean and plenty of places to sit either inside or outside. read more

This weeks edition of Saturday coffee was brought to you by Peaks Coffee. After hearing about them from Soleil I wanted to give them a shot and I saw they were closing the café for some time after the holiday so this had to be the weekend. I ordered a cortado and picked up some beans for a Christmas gift. The espresso was strong and smooth without being overly bitter or acidic. The little bit of milk helped to add a nice mouthfeel and a little bit of sweetness. Served up with some seltzer it was a joy to savor the drink. Even better was speaking with the owner that was there serving us that day. You could tell he had a passion for the beans and their history and knowing they pay more than fair trade and work out a cost analysis with the growers to make sure everyone can make a profit makes me elated to give them my business. I'll be keeping an eye out on social media to see when they open back up and until then I will try and frequent the places that brew Peaks. read more

Naomi had learned of this coffee shop by another coffee shop we had stopped at that used their coffee and we had both enjoyed it. So we decided we would see where the beans came from. Down past the village of Cazenovia in the town of Nelson is a blink and you'll miss it little intersection that nestles this little roasting and coffee shop. Turns out they were closing for a month or so to do some minor renovations. So we skated in to try it without having to wait. A really rustic type setup in this place with natural woods and clean white walls. It's a really calm and peaceful setting with about 6-7 tables and such. You can tell this isn't one of those bring your laptop and hang out type places but just a nice peaceful place to maybe read the paper and have a cup of coffee if you live in the area. At least that's the vibe I got from it. Which is sort of nice to not have students and noise all over. I don't even think I heard a radio playing. But I can't remember. It was calm and nice. A super simple menu was offered here. Drip coffee pour overs and such and a few simple espresso drinks. Not much fancy. And also a true hot chocolate. Some small display cases for simple pastries and donuts (from glazed and confused in Syracuse) was also offered. Naomi went with a cortado and I saw they offered actual drinking chocolate and went with a hot chocolate cause that's just not common to see. One thing that was different from a lot of coffee shops I've been to is that her espresso drink was served with a shot of seltzer water to clean your palate to truly enjoy the flavor of the drink. So you know they focus purely on good coffee and beans here, And it shows. And while the drinking chocolate wasn't branded by them but by some place in Utah. It was super high quality and had no real major additions other than some warm liquid to melt the chocolate. It was pure and rich and really very good. The gentlemen working the day we were there was super friendly and turned out he was one of the owners. And I always love meeting the people that run these little places. Turns out he travels and goes to these farms and meets the people that grow the beans that he roasts in house. And always pays more than fair trade to them and makes sure the farms are well compensated. And that to me is a huge deal. Someone that cares about their product right down to the place it starts it's voyage to my mug. I'll gladly do business here again. He said after the Reno they are gonna split their focus and do the cafe only Fri-Sun and roast the rest of the week to make sure they put a quality product out. So make sure if you go. It's on a weekend. But I'd recommend it, I'm sure I'll be back again. read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Don't know if the quality of their coffee is good because they are "NEVER" open! It's either some sort of "mental health day" or some other reason they aren't open. Their business model makes no sense. read more

The drinks at Peaks are truly one of a kind. I was so surprised to see drinks that were familiar to my culture and the other fusions of cultures the drinks embodied. Their specialty drinks are so unique, and they have a good wide range of tea selections. I personally do not drink coffee, and it is always a struggle for me to find a coffee place that has a wide range of selections for teas. Peaks Coffee is constantly coming up with different ideas for beverages, and I am always so impressed with their creativity. The specialty drinks that Ngan creates are a fusion of cultures and encourage diversity. I can really feel a sense of community and care from the staff. They are incredibly friendly and accommodating; they also work hard to become an inclusive, safe space for people from all walks of life. The space is calm and small. Peaks Coffee is the hidden gem of Syracuse coffee places. read more

They moved locations and are now located underneath an apartment complex in Syracuse. The space is open and bright but there aren't a ton of seating options. The interior decor is minimalistic and modern. They have a camp-vibe with the mountain motif and gas lamp lanterns on the tables. I tried a maple latte with skim milk with the adventurous espresso (wine notes, more acidic and bright). I also tried two cortados with both types of espresso (the regular espresso has that chocolate/classic espresso taste). Their ceramic mugs are cute and have no handles. They sell them for over $15 in the store. They also sell their own grounds for over $15. Outside of maple, I recall they had vanilla syrup flavor as well as one other one. Their menu is straight forward and basic. They sell some pastries as well. Their hours are limited so it's not exactly the best spot for studying but it's definitely a great gourmet coffee joint with that trendy coffee scene Syracuse lacks. read more

Tasty coffee near the Syracuse campus. Also tried their breakfast burrito which was quite good. The space is lovely with large windows and good light. read more

I found this coffee place after driving by it so many times. I was absolutely thrilled when I finally had a chance to try it. The inside of the coffee shop is great for relaxing with friends, but also a great study space. I've always gotten their lattes and I have never been disappointed. I even referred this place to my family when they were visiting. They got a variety of drinks and agreed that it was one of the best cups of coffee they've had. I've also tried their waffles, which were delicious. You definitely want to try them, but I am also perfectly fine just going for coffee. This is a must try for coffee! read more

Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends - Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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