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    Shamballa Cafe

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
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    SHAMBALLA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Great coffee with a comfortable atmosphere. Every morning you can find the Shamballa loyalist enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation. They and Emmett will welcome you with a smile and good morning.

    Vanilla chai latte with oatmilk

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    3 years ago

    Love this spot, and Emmett has such a great vibe. Tasty coffee and a casual atmosphere right in the heart of Baldwinsville.

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    6 years ago

    A lovely place to cozy up with your favorite latte in the quaint village of Baldwinsville.

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    6 years ago

    Great little coffee shop my daughter painted on the window here for Halloween & the owner came out & offered us a free beverage!! Thank you

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    12 years ago

    Great chai, very local / small business. Owner is extremely nice, small crowd, intimate and great view. I like it.

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    Brickhouse Cafe

    Brickhouse Cafe

    4.5
    (13 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    I had an opportunity to eat lunch at this great little place along with a large group of friends…read more We were in no rush and really laid-back so I can't tell you if there's a long wait or not for the food. There are daily specials as well as a regular menu. I opted to go with a small spinach salad, you can choose larger small, as well as a cup of tomato basil soup. The salad was magnificent and beautifully arranged, and the soup was delicious. The atmosphere is really nice and in the warmer weather there are seats out in the back and on the front porch. The women running this establishment are lovely and aim to please. We ordered at the counter and they brought our food out all at the same time , no small feet since there were about 12 of us. Will definitely return when I'm in the area.

    The Brick House Cafe is almost exactly what it says it is, they just forget to say adorable and…read morecozy. What a lovely place, cute, clean, warm and welcoming. Helpful and Friendly staff with delicious food to keep you coming back. We had a couple of sandwiches which were simply lovely. The respective breads for sandwiching were cooked to perfection and the sandwiches were both so very tasty. A nice variety of sides, we got Mac salad and the Orzo, both delightful and reminding us of summer during this tough winter. We brought some homemade cookies home and yeah, you need to get some of those too. Absolutely wonderful experience, absolutely adorable cafe and we are very excited to return soon! Enjoy!!

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    Pure Market

    Pure Market

    4.0
    (3 reviews)
    19.4 mi

    This place is so cute and the ambiance is lovely. They have a market with local foodie items. They…read moreserve Gimme! coffee, but they don't know quite what to do with it. When I asked the barista how many ounces of espresso went into their lattes or ameicanos, they didn't know, and then explained that they just press buttons. If I wanted coffee made by buttons, we could just go to Starbucks or McDonald's. It hardly justifies $5 for a latte, which should ideally be made by a person. That said, the my coffee tasted great. Unfortunately, my friend ordered an americano. When I saw the barista pumping a thermos into his cup, I asked them what they were doing. They said "Oh, we pre-make it so it's easier for us." I didn't know that coffee shops are made to be easier on the purveyors. And they clearly don't know that within 15 minutes, the precious and delicate and delicious qualities of espresso disappear. I'm still shocked by their response. Also, his Americano wasn't hot as most of those thermoses don't keep things hot enough. But at least they didn't have to stress, which seems a large concern considering no one else was in the place. Ugh.

    Well, I live above Pure and it is truly the only reason I refuse to move out of my apartment. This…read moreplace makes living downtown amazing -- FIRST OFF: Gimme Coffee is my favorite (as someone who has had coffee in 12 different countries and 34 different states) and boy, do they know how to utilize it. My personal favorite: a vanilla (did i mention their syrups are HOMEMADE????) breve. My favorite breve in town. SECOND OFF: the food? local, fresh, made right. Also for those days when I can't really be around the public: amazing food to-go! Also very vegan-friendly. THIRD OFF: the goods! the variety! whether I want local honey, some kombucha, local cheeses....milk, lassi even! pastas, spices, just visit and see for yourself. FOURTH OFF???: the homemade baked goods (best kept secret: theyre $1 after 5 pm). I live for the chocolate croissants. FIFTH OFF: super fun weekly drinks! My favorite so far: Thai iced tea. SIXTH OFF AND MOST IMPORTANT: every single employee that works there is incredible, welcoming, loving, I consider them my cafe family. Truly. I refuse to leave this apartment if it means taking me further from Pure! For now, I only have to walk downstairs for dreams come true.

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