While visiting Syracuse I vowed to try a locally owned coffee shop, so we decided to try this one and we were so happy we did. We both ordered bagels, I had a bagel with cream cheese and my boyfriend ordered a bagel with butter, he ordered drip coffee and I ordered a latte. The bagels were really delicious, they were soft and delectable. My latte was really good, I added some coconut syrup to it and it was just chef's kiss! I was very pleased. I'm off caffeine for a while so that was a way to go out lol. The staff members were kind and helpful, the shop itself is very cute and there is ample seating. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely stop by. read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I love Recess. It's always a great place to stop for coffee and a snack. I love this location too. There is plenty of seating here. And it's relatively a quiet space to work. There are a variety of drinks, pastries, food options and merch available here too. I'd highly recommend coming here. I love their lattes and bagels here. I can't wait to go back again soon. read more

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First visit to Recess Coffee. A cool and convenient stop for a very strong, well roasted coffee. Cheapest lattes in town. Cool lighting and music playing in the back ground. Just wish they had a couple of sofas (definitely had the room for them) for some comfy lounging for sipping and reading! Definitely Recommended. read more

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I tried Recess coffee once at the Syracuse farmers market and bought a bag of "campfire" beans and loved them. I've been hooked ever since. So I was pleasantly surprised to come across the actual location on my way around town. Everything here is great, the ambiance is chill and relaxing, there is indoor and outdoor seating, a restroom, merchandise & whole bean coffee to buy, as well as local artwork to buy and free books to take home. My bagel was super delicious and fresh & my latte was full of flavor and kick. The baristas are the sweetest and super friendly. Highly recommended. read more

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I got the Cupids Arrow Frappe special and the CST sandwich. Both were very good and just as explained. Staff was polite. The store seemed clean and well kept with good music on. read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Frappe special, very good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Located in the heart of the Tipperary Hill community is a bustling Cafe and coffee house named Recess Coffee. The third location that they opened is a great addition to the neighborhood where the street lights are turned upside down or maybe the way they should be in the first place. I had the Maple Latte made with a shot of real maple syrup. I love this as I prefer natural sweeteners like maple. It's a great place to sit and enjoy a conversation among friends or maybe some work at one of their tables. Even though I was there for the coffee their menu goes well beyond and looks like they have a great breakfast game as well. I look forward to my return trip. read more

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Will always support Recess. Great spot for a pick me up coffee (and other yummy goodies). Great spot to chat with friends or sit in silence and do your work! Best chai I've had around Syracuse. read more

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Recess Coffee is a must stop on any trip to Syracuse for me. I love their peanut butter mocha (pb + chocolate + espresso = a heavenly combination), their bites are great, and the service is always lovely. And, this location of Recess Coffee is no exception. The seating area is comfortable, offering options for those wanting to get some work done as well as those on coffee dates or meeting friends. For warmer months, they also have some outdoor seating options. The set up is order at the counter and pick up at an adjacent counter. I stopped by most recently on my way to the airport and was able to dart in, grab a bite and a cuppa, and be on my way in no time. Get to it! read more

Stopped into Recess coffee for a nice relaxing coffee break. My winter spice latte, with maple was delicious, perfectly prepared. I couldn't resist the potato, chickpea soup with kale and carrots. I added a little s&p to suit my taste and it was extremely good. Service people at the counter were nice and patient while I decided. read more

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I love Recess! They always make a great coffee. I love how you can order online because it makes ordering easy. They also have so many different options for drinks. This is a great spot to meet with a friend or bring your laptop and get some work done. read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The perfect place to grab coffee in Tipperary Hill. The employees are very friendly. The wait can be a bit slow, as they're usually pretty busy. I love running in for a quick iced black coffee. They have gluten free bread which is always a bonus. They have spacious outdoor seating, that allows dogs. read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Iced Cold Brew and The Omega Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I like this location best. Great space. Awesome community board listing upcoming activities. There is a little library too! Great patio space to enjoy your coffee in this quaint residential area. read more

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Nice place. Good coffee - offers medium and dark roast, along with all the fancy stuff. There's a cafe menu. I got a blueberry bagel, toasted, with cream cheese. Better'n adequate, hit the spot. Service was excellent. Store was very clean, with lots of inside room and a small but serviceable outdoor area. Patrons included a little of everyone, from students to grandparents herding grandkids. A pleasant morning. Go there. read more

Visited for the first time while driving through Syracuse, midday Saturday. Lattes were fabulous with the creamiest foam we can remember. The "Schwarzenegger" Panini menu (see photo) offered several tasty options; my Governator ham and cheese panini was nicely equipped and delicious. Staff was friendly and quick, ambiance was fresh and spacious, good music playlist. We're glad we stopped there. Highly recommended! read more

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Coffee and service were excellent every time I have been here and they make it just as I ask (because I have it a way I love it). I have only been here in the morning and have enjoyed their vegan pastries and their oatmeal and alternative milks. I have enjoyed all of it. The people are super sweet there and I have enjoyed my visits. The lobby is big enough to sit and enjoy in house. They sell their coffee and goodies, which I always like (I make coffee at home a lot). Parking is easy, front row, and looks like they even have a patio? I look forward to seeing it in spring. read more

Just had my first experience here and I was satisfied with my visit for sure! I took my little sister with me since we were in the area at BeeKind right next door. For a coffee shop the size is reasonable and it has parking around the front that accommodates the size of the establishment. However the atmosphere inside the place is very laid back and seems like a typical spot where people utilize as a work space. On a shelf in the back there is even a small book selection to choose from if you wish. Plus, all around the shop are plants to really tie the place together. I ordered the Nutella hot cocoa after an employee let me taste a sample of the Nutella and giving me the recommendation from the slightly overwhelming menu. read more

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If I lived in Syracuse I'd be in here all the time. Food, coffee and vibes all top notch.

Stopped by here with a fellow realtor colleague to catch up. Great place to meet with your clients for coffee as well! Today I had the terminator panini which was amazing as usual. Tried something new - orchard crisp and oh my goodness it is fall energy in a cup with espresso and cider. I never knew I could like the two together so if you're into either or...try it! I'm an avid matcha latte drinker and got a 16oz orchard crisp that powered me for the whole day and maybe half of the next which was perfect because it was a busy day of meetings especially showings for first time home buyers. Will come back again! Especially love this location as it's next to beekind and you end up killing 2 birds with one stone by stoping here and then next door to shop for yourself or local items as gifts! read more

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This coffee shop gives all the vibes! Cozy and calm atmosphere, employees are smiling and happy. I suggest the cold brew, delicious & fresh! Loved it so much that I came back the next day for the same order & some breakfast! They have breakfast sandwiches and even oatmeal! Yum! The hash brown I ordered was cooked to perfection and only cost 75 cents to add to my breakfast sandwich! read more

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coffee was amazing! Unfortunately, baked good(s) were not. Had a peanut butter bar that tasted very stale. Said thurs on it, and I was there tues....not sure if that meant it was from the previous thurs? Limited baked goods selection. Large selection of sandwiches. Ambiance was nice, with steady customers coming in. They did remake my drink when I said it was supposed to be decaf. Very friendly and accomodating. read more

My cheeks are like BWRAPPPP after going to Recess at least 6 times a day to get a coffee. That's how much the place keeps drawing you back. My personal favorite? A shot of the artificial cherry flavoring shot into the bottom of an iced latte. Very indie place, has nonbinary vibes. Love it! read more

Great little spot to grab a cup of coffee and a muffin on a Saturday morning. Did not get a chance to give the menu a thorough scan but loved the medium house blend and muffin. Great local shop with friendly staff and fair prices. My buddy is a frequent customer and this is his go to coffee spot which he encourages the nitro brew. Currently no indoor seating due to COVID restrictions but outdoor seats are available if the weather permits. read more

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Lovely way to spend a morning definitely a good spot to check out, they have so many options! From coffee and tea to beer and other alcohol, to breakfast and lunch and dinner, merch, art, and so much more!! Staff are friendly and vibes are excellent. Pick up a book at the little library inside. Enjoy read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Ruby Rose and Lemon Poppyseed Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

First stop ever at Recess coffee and my wife and I got a holiday special. It was a peppermint bark latte and peppermint bark hot chocolate. They were both fantastic!! The service was kind, thoughtful and conscientious. The inside is nicely laid out and has that coffee shop energy. They have a nice outside area which I am sure is wonderful in the warmer weather. I will not hesitate to stop at a Recess coffee in the future and would love to also go in hungry and see their culinary skills at work. Enjoy!! read more

I always feel bad leaving a less than stellar review, so let me be clear- The coffee? Excellent. Quite expensive, but very good. I had the nutella mocha. My partner, who does not drink coffee, had a vanilla steamer, and he also enjoyed it. The staff? Very friendly. They were nice people. Why the poor review, then? Sadly, the food was really bad. My partner got the hot burger, which was supposed to be spicy and flavorful. It was supposed to have bacon, but they seemed to have forgotten that. They also forgot to hold the pickles. My partner reports that the burger was, despite shiracha mayo, incredibly bland. I got the pizza with bacon, walnuts, honey, and mozzarella cheese. Unfortunately, the bacon was carbonized. It was like pieces of burnt paper. The honey completely overwhelmed all the other flavors. If you're going to use honey on a flatbread, you need to balance it with something equally strong- a gorgonzola, a blue cheese, even goat cheese. The mozzarella faded completely away. The bacon could have added a bit of a salty/savory balance to the flavor profile, if it weren't thin enough to be see-through, but also burnt completely black. My partner had just come home from a long overnight shift with overtime, and was too tired to want to go back in. But really, for the price of the food, it was very sadmaking. So, if you want good coffee and friendly staff? Go here! Just don't bother with the food. read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Honey-carbon pizza. :( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

love this location! there's a few parking spaces in the front and easy street parking if that's full. Most importantly, there's plenty of spaces to sit. This recess location is fast with taking your order and is just a great place to get work done with tons of natural light. I got a delicious mocha cherry latte and some coffee beans they freshly ground for my french press! The baristas were very helpful and nice. Definitely one of my go to places for getting work done with a good cup of coffee. read more

Never had mint matcha before, but it's definitely my new favorite! Got it with oat milk and it is so creamy yet refreshing. It does seem to come pre-sweetened so if you don't want it sweetened you'd have to ask. We also got the Barbarian salad (the only one I saw on the menu) and it's delicious! Green apple slices, walnuts, cranberries, and a bright note of pickled red onions come together nicely with the creamy poppyseed dressing. That salad was the only low carb food option I noticed (but delicious!). They do have GF options for their sandwiches and bagels, though! read more

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Honestly used to love recess but they need to hire more help. I understand the place is busy but waiting 30 minutes for a latte that is $8 as it is, too long. If you are going to make us wait that long for lattes let people know the wait time before paying. Also- I ordered a peanut butter oat bar and it was dry, stale tasting. Unsure if it was the receipt with the oats or actually stale but regardless was not worth it and felt like I was eating sand paper. read more

Checked out this shop this morning and I was thrilled! A spacious yet cozy feeling café full of interesting-looking people, delicious coffee, and a menu I can't wait to explore. Their signage was fun - they share my sense of humor. I'll definitely be back to spend time hanging out here. read more

We stumbled upon this corner coffee shop while doing some Christmas shopping. It's was early evening and maybe 3 or 4 other patrons inside sitting and enjoying their beverages. We weren't greeted by either of the two staff behind the counter upon walking up and saying hello. And I know they saw us as one made eye contact with us. I really wanted to try one of the many unique flavors of hot chocolate posted on the large menu behind the counter. But after standing there for several minutes with zero acknowledgment we decided to leave. read more

I love this location and have actually come three days in a row! It is a great little space, socially distanced but still tons of seating! The menu is expansive, and they have a great non dairy/vegetarian/other dietary restriction options. They also offer cute outdoor seating but it hasn't been nice enough to sit out there. Overall, highly recommend for you a cute coffee date or for playing yourself to do work! read more

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My experience was so uplifting! My friend and I love exploring new places, let's just say we made the right choice! The staff was unbelievably nice and helpful. I strongly recommend a Coldbrew Iced Coffee. I thought the prices we reasonable and compatible with other shops. I will definitely be coming soon Recess Coffee!! read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Good vegan options including beyond burgers and non dairy milks. I live around the corner and would come every day if I could afford it. Place can get busy, but is mostly reasonable. Staff is always kind and accommodating. It's clean and kid friendly. Outside seating which allows dogs and had a dog water bowl. GREAT COFFEE! I usually judge by if I like drinking it black. Def go read more

I came a couple of weekends ago. I'm a big fan of the Recess Coffee in the Wescott Neighborhood, so I was beyond excited to hear that they were opening a new location in Tipp Hill. I went late afternoon/early evening. The cafe was buzzing but not crowded. The space itself is quite lovely-- very modern, a little more sleek than the Wescott location, which has a more homey feel. The staff seemed to be having some issues with the cash register, which was no biggie-- every new place has hiccups. Soon enough, my order was taken, made, and in my hot little hands. The menu is similar to other locations, but I opted for a drink I'd never tried before (inspired by another review I'd read)- the turmeric honey latte. Though I'd expected the turmeric to be incorporated fully into the foam, the appearance didn't vary much from a more traditional latte. Still, I could taste the tumeric, and the coffee itself was quite nice. Also happy to see that my favorite at the other location-- the chocolate peanut butter mocha-- made it onto the menu. Super excited that Recess is expanding in the Syracuse area, because they always produce a quality cup in a hip but cozy atmosphere. Looking forward to coming again in the future! read more

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I normally love Recess but recently the works have been rude.... I was shocked, but like it was pretty bad.

Great addition to the neighborhood. I'm not a coffee drinker so I usually go for a hot chocolate or chai. They have lots of flavors of hot chocolate which is something you don't find everywhere. The food is also very good, especially the bagels. They usually have plain or everything bagels, but sometimes they have French toast or another specialty flavor. There are nice indoor and outdoor dining areas if you choose to dine in. read more

Great coffee shop on Tipp Hill. Friendly folks, clean atmosphere. Barriers up for COVID and all employees correctly wore their face coverings. Delicious locally roasted coffee. read more

$7 with tip for a tiny breakfast bagel sandwich.....andddd they were out of meats for them....cmon! I'm sure their coffee is great but this review is for their breakfast sandwiches that are way overpriced......sorry but I won't be back for one..... read more

Recess Coffee - Ulster Street - Egg and cheese on a bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I really like it a lot and was a great addition to the Tipp Hill neighborhood. But, wish they had more varieties of bagels and they're a little pricey read more

Chai tea was good and size outdoor seating space. Inside is cute as well. Nice place grab a drink and relax