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.

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you, on behalf of the party of 10 tonight, for…read morehosting our second birthday celebration at Zaman's Coffee Spot. It truly means a lot to us. The hospitality was once again beyond expectations, and we're so grateful for the amazing customer service and welcoming atmosphere you provide every time. We always feel so well taken care of here. This has quickly become our go-to place for birthdays and special celebrations, and we're looking forward to many more visits in the future. The sweets/pastries are always the best and fresh too ! You can't go wrong with any kind you pick, they are all delicious and tasty !!

Beautiful, everything. Delicious, everything…read more Wish you had a location in Binghamton!

Wonderful, local cafe with friendly service and great food. I love their breakfast sandwiches and I…read morelove their homemade soups, deli sandwiches and hot specials. I was in the other day for coffee and when I saw the soup was Italian Wedding soup, I knew I had to take home a large container for lunch. It was very flavorful and lots of ingredients. I tried the chickpea salad wrap last week and it is a new favorite of mine. The owners are wonderful people and an amazing addition to our small town!

We stopped by for breakfast on our way through town. Everyone's food was absolutely delicious, as…read morewere the drinks. We had a variety of breakfast sandwiches, which have many different options - homemade biscuit (super yum!), bagel, english muffin, bacon, sausage, ham, variety of cheeses. The cookies were also scrumptious. Our family really enjoyed the molasses cookies. The owner Sarah was so friendly and helpful. She's fantastic with customer service! Highly recommended!

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!

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

Cool vibe and great folks behind the operation. Care and attention to detail. The coffee is…read moreroasted to perfection and their growing assortment of pantry products is an added benefit. Support local operations, Starbucks will never respect your business the way these folks will.

The shop's name, White Rabbit Roasting Co., represents the hard times owner Amelia Bucci-Taylor…read moreovercame starting her first business. A fan of "Alice in Wonderland," she said the story helped her through those hard times. White Rabbit opened in September 2024 in the former Nickel Back Jacks redemption center at 8905 S. Seneca St. in the village. Along with coffee roasted by Bucci-Taylor, the café serves teas by Earthly Emporium in Port Byron and baked items by several local producers, including doughnuts, Danishes and muffins by Camerons Bakery in Auburn and, soon, cinnamon buns by Doughlicious in Auburn. White Rabbit also features candles by Eclectic Hedge in Port Byron, a little free library in coordination with the Weedsport Free Library, and tumblers custom-made by Lake Life Laser Studio in Auburn. A village native, Bucci-Taylor previously worked as a licensed practical nurse at Victory Sports Medicine in Skaneateles. She began roasting her own coffee as a hobby while staying home with her son, and shortly thereafter became stuck there due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Encouraged by her husband, Taih, she researched, bought machines and roasted for herself, and then friends and family. Bucci-Taylor said she tries to use the highest quality coffee beans she can find, such as specialty, fair trade and organic. At White Rabbit, it's available by the cup and by the bag. My wife and I live about 10 minutes from Weedsport, but if you know the area, you know there isn't much out here as far as food/drink go. We stopped into White Rabbit for the first time recently and were impressed with everything. The coffee was good, plenty of flavors and specials to choose from. We got a crossiant donut from Camerons that was delicious. Nicely redecorated inside. Employees were friendly, including Bucci-Taylor herself who was behind the counter slinging drinks. Prices were comparable to other coffee places. Definitely prefer giving my money to fresh roasted, local over the big chains, so we'll definitely be back.

Great coffee! Local roaster and the owner served us. Amazing experience. We stopped as a family,…read moreeveryone got a coffee and they had a great assortment of treats to choose from.

I go to Serendipity Cafe an unhealthy amount- at least twice a week for the past year. I'm a former…read morebarista, so I can be pretty snobby about lattes and they have the best lattes hands down. Every season they have a rotating latte menu and they never miss. I've attached pictures of two March specials I had- it's a shame these are the only photos I have, but the lattes are so good I chug them before I can get an aesthetically pleasing photo. Aside from the coffee, the pastries are excellent and their breakfast sandwiches are cheap, hearty, delicious. No other cafe compares in CNY.

This little cafe was difficult to find but delicious once we found it - it is attached to the ice…read morecream stand with a small sign on the front! I was intrigued by their small loaves of home made sourdough and had to get one and I don't regret it. I tried the cookie dough cold brew and my friend tried the matcha with cold foam on top and we were both very impressed. Their menu has many options that I would love to go back and try them all! They also have a little gift shop area with merch, candles, etc and also all very cute. The place is very open and clean and lots of potential for some cute decor. We took our drinks to Chittenango Falls and it was the perfect little spot!

Fantastic cafe located in the cute downtown PennYann area. Street parking, big spaces, good for…read moresmall children, good options for both savory and sweet (baked goods vs. quiche and sandwiches) Their green tea matcha latte did not disappoint- aesthetically pleasing and also good full matcha flavor. Service was fast- wish they were a bit more warm/friendly to match the warmth of their decor/interior design, but at least the food was good. We got baked goods- the croissants- correct flake, buttery, and large. This is a proper croissant. Sandwiches also good flavor- I got the chicken salad. Quiche was also a good choice.

Located on Main Street of Penn Yan, Amity Coffee offers the classic coffee shop vibe with modern…read moredecor. Very chic and cozy. Stopped in on a busy Saturday morning and enjoyed the energy here. The decor is great. You can find lots of plants and decorations specific to the finger lakes area. They also have books and games for guests to enjoy. We played the tic tac toe game while waiting for our order. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor as well The pastry case was eye catching and we would have loved to order one of everything if we could. We went with a chocolate croissant and macarons (blueberry matcha and butter pecan) Nothing but good things to say about the food and drinks here. We ordered two iced matcha drinks, four macarons, and one croissant which came to around $25 dollars. Pricey but worth it for the overall quality and experience. The bathroom was spotless but also had the same elevated design/decor to it which was appreciated. Not many places maintain this beyond the main area. I wish we lived close enough to call this our local coffee shop as it was a delightful experience

Try Maydan Cafe the next time you're in or near Baldwinsville! I love crepes, and they have 8 to…read morechoose from, or you can create your own! They are named after the schools in Bville. I enjoyed the Ray - lemon ricotta and fresh blueberries. I dove in before I took a picture, so it's shorter than it was when I received it. Yummy!!! You can order a single or a double. They have many wraps, smoothies, and beverages. All served up with a smile! Many of their ingredients are locally sourced - hurray! They have board games, tables and chairs, and comfy chairs and couches. A lovely addition to the dining scene in Bville!

We didn't see the drink menus, very easy to overlook as you walk in and approach the counter. There…read morewere no menus at the counter so we asked lots of questions and they were very knowledgeable and helpful. The interior is clean and bright with lots of windows. I ordered an iced latte, 16 oz with syrup. We were drinking it there so we didn't get disposable cups. Mine was served in a clear glass ball jar and looked very large and had almost no color beyond that of the milk. We both tried the drink and it was like sweet milk. There was definitely not a good ratio of espresso to milk. I love coffee and espresso and while I am sure others will love this, it was definitely not something we would ever order again. We saw some of the food items, which looked very nice and when we come back we'll try the food and a different type of drink.

I love simple roast! The coffee whether it's just a regular cup of coffee or a latte you can't go…read morewrong stopping here. I wish they were in Syracuse. If you're lucky you'll miss a line but it's totally worth the wait. They are always very friendly and fast! Very helpful deciding what you want. Just your basic green shed if you blink you'll miss it but once you find it, you'll always go back!

I needed coffee to pull off a tabling event after a long day of work but didn't want plain old…read morecoffee today. Searched and found Simple Roast and wow I'll be going here more often. It is such a cool concept idea as 2 of the locations are small drive thru, like a backyard shed size. I was confused trying to find it at first because looking it up I didn't see what it would look like. The options for drinks are as endless as if you walked in to a coffee shop and they even have some breakfast food and bakery items on certain days. I pulled up 20 min to closing and was a little worried but I'm so grateful they weren't cleaning and closing everything up yet. The employee was the sweetest and made my drink super quick. Their seasonal options all sound so good and look amazing, I got the headless horseman and subbed the pumpkin whip cream for pumpkin cold foam. They are definitely Instagram worthy coffees!