One of my go-to shops in Syracuse for middle eastern things. I'm a regular because they sell two…read morethings I love- Baraka brand mint tea, which is my favorite mint tea ever, and an African black soap which has worked wonders on my skin. I stock up on pitas, pistachios, and spices too. The store is packed. They have most of what you expect with a middle eastern market- big bags of rice, flat breads of various kinds, lots of preserves and tea, a halal butcher, Indomie noodles, dried dates, spices in bulk, etc. Admittedly it's not very clean and kind of smells but I overlook it because they have what I'm looking for.

My wife and I come here (not frequently enough) for the pita bread and falafel . It's super cheap…read moreand the food is tasty. This last time we came in, they had a new hot/cold foods bar back by the deli. It was phenomenal. Everything we tried tasted home made like your friend or family made it. The guy was super generous and let my wife and I try pretty much everything he had for free. We ended up buying a few things and were thankful for their generosity. Excellent food, great prices.

Meatball mix is amazing. Pan sausage (spicy) is a treat for our Christmas morning breakfast. Great…read moreregional pantry like Joe's tomato sauce from Utica. This is a must go to place for real Italian groceries and meat.

There's not enough reviews of this place and it's a damn shame. A real hidden gem, right off of…read moreMilton Ave. It's very easy to miss if you don't know what you're looking for. With all that said, I finally made my way in. It's small, but mighty. There is a large meat selection and all the sausages looked delicious. They are known for their meatballs, which you can get fresh or frozen, so I grabbed myself a dozen fresh ones. I couldn't wait to make them. I opted to bake them and then put them in my sauce while it cooked for additional flavor, but you can also fry them. They were absolutely delicious. Go grab yourself a dozen, you will not be disappointed.

Without a doubt, the best chicken tenders I've had in the Syracuse area. They also have great…read morechicken wings. It is usually best to call ahead, since it is primarily a convenience store. The wings are made fresh, the tenders are hand battered and made to order. This is takeout only, and parking is very limited because it is on a residential block. The shop itself has a surprising variety of products available for being so small. It's like stepping into an inner city bodega, but in Westvale. The other menu items I've had are low mid, but the chicken is 5 star, so I give them the average of that with bonus for being so friendly and accommodating when they get super busy. (I called in an order right before they got slammed and because it wasn't ready when they quoted, they added extra.)

ice cream is very good and great working people love candy and great food!…read morenice place love the area easy to walk to

Fun little neighborhood market with a surprising selection for such a small footprint. Limited…read moreparking because it is a residential area. Narrow aisles but lots of good products, some of which can't even be found at the big shops like Wegmans.

My husband and I were recently in the Syracuse area on a concert overnight road trip. Before…read moreheading home, he had a particular lesser-known offbeat local landmark he wanted to see, which happens to be in the same neighborhood as the Coop. So while there we went into the Coop for some coffee and sandwiches, and enjoyed a nice curb lunch out front. The Coop has a variety of grab-and-go sandwiches in a cooler towards the front, near the self-serve coffee area, several of which are vegan. I tried the vegan chickpea salad pita. My husband had the vegan buffalo seitan on ciabatta bread. He went with the dark roast coffee, and I had the medium-roast Bird of Paradise blend at recommendation of one of the fun checkout crew guys. The staffer claimed it is the best coffee he's ever had. I hit the carafe at just the right time to be empty and necessitate a fresh brew ... and WOW, he was NOT kidding! What an EXCELLENT cup of coffee! I love a light, wispy coffee that is so utterly crisp that every sip is somehow both satisfying and vapid, like your palate is both satiated and cleansed all at the same time--and this wonderful palate-paradox is the exact experience with a fresh cup of Bird of Paradise! And as for the sandwiches, also delicious! My chickpea salad pita was creamy and crunchy, with a hint of spicy. My husband loved the buffalo seitan sandwich so much so that he nearly denied me a bite! But I did get one, and can concur YUM. We strolled the aisles a bit while we were there, and it is a sweet little grocer with a small selection of all of your typical market sections. The selection of vegan and specialty groceries, like keto and gluten-free, is well represented here, too. Vegan marshmallows were on sale, so we grabbed a couple bags, as well as a few bricks of vegan ramen. If we lived closer I would gladly shop here, at minimum come back for more of that Bird of Paradise coffee! The staff was super friendly, the prepared foods were delicious, the coffee was superb--enjoy this sweet little establishment Syracuse, what a gem! :-D

Fantastic ribeyes for grilling. Fair prices and quick service. It is a no frill butcher shop and it…read moreis great having such a good one in the area.

Owner not the friendliest ,…read more Last trip to his store I ask for two ribeyes he wrapped up and gave me two strip steaks and charged me for ribeyes . I guess he didn't think I world notice maybe he doesn't want my business. I will not be visiting again .

Wonderful product and service! My boyfriend is so happy to have a place nearby to pick up his…read morefavorite bread from his hometown in South India when he is feeling homesick, and I love being introduced to delicious foods!

Excellent spot for Eastern European groceries, and a lot of Ukrainian offerings, and very nice…read morepeople running it! The ramen is worth a buy, they have an excellent meat case, and some take and bake offerings ( ) '... .

Love this store! Our first visit here and we were so pleased with the selection. Do not skip on the…read moreSauerkraut Belyash if you see them. Absolutely fantastic homemade inviting flavor. All of the staff were very nice.

Kind of stopped here randomly last year, and I'm so glad we did. It may be small, but she's mighty…read more The vegetable plants grew beautifully and our flowers bloomed in their planters. The prices are great and the staff were so very helpful and just generally kind. Plus, one stop shop for GANNONS, PASTA'S BREAD, and other CNY goodies!

Great place! Friendly staff. The owner, Sue, is a great lady who supports local businesses. 70% of…read morewhat she sells is from locals. Wide range of beautiful flowers (annuals and perennials) in hanging baskets and pots. You can even bring in your pots and they will help you choose plants to go in them or leave them and they will do the arrangement for you. Cheese Shop has 50+ diff cheese items. About 20 flavors of Arctic Island ice cream and Arctic Ice. They also sell flower pots, misc garden supplies, indoor plants, succulents and cacti, fruits & veggies (locally grown when in season) pumpkins, gourds, Christmas trees, wreaths, maple syrup, jams, and various items from locals like bird houses, jewelry, cards, etc Love the gold fish in the little pond.