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    Shamballa Cafe

    4.9 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    SHAMBALLA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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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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    4 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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    7 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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    Zaman Coffee House

    Zaman Coffee House

    4.6(76 reviews)
    9.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    The best craft coffee I've had. I I had the Biscotti Latte…read moreand it was great. So much so I almost ordered two but I wanted to get some sleep this evening. The environment is inviting and perfect for small groups coming together to plan, do hw, or coffee meeting. The service was good. And the coffee options are great.

    We loved everything about walking into this place, but that's where it ended…read more We ordered croissants and someone not working the register went and grabbed the croissants we ordered for another customer who was on the phone. Rather than telling the person handling the phone order that the croissants were already ordered, the cashier just apologetically smiled. It's our first time here (we told the cashier that) and she tried to offer other options, but we weren't looking for cake first thing in the morning. What's weird is that the person handling the phone order was making drinks before and after so I'm not sure if this was an order for a friend or a legitimate customer. The whole thing was disappointing and soured our opinion and experience. Seven employees were working and it still took over 10 mins to get two lattes. When served, our drinks were not hot because the espresso shots had been sitting on the counter cooling off while the milk was steamed and the flavoring added. The interstellar had good flavor but was kid's temp by the time I got it. The honey saffron didn't taste like anything and was slightly warmer, but fell flat flavorwise. Overall, the experience didn't feel particularly high end as the prices would reflect, nor efficient. I'm not sure if I would return.

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    White Rabbit Roasting

    5.0(9 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    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.

    I would highly recommend this wonderful little store in downtown Weedsport the ambience of it is…read morejust wonderful. The service is great. The owner is so sweet. She goes out of her way to make special coffees and lattes for us. The pastries are a delight. Definitely something to check out if you're in town the tables are set up so nicely designed.

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    White Rabbit Roasting - This is a drink that she prepared for us very special. It is delicious strawberry raspberry cold foam. Definitely ask her to make one.

    This is a drink that she prepared for us very special. It is delicious strawberry raspberry cold foam. Definitely ask her to make one.

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    Skaneateles Bakery

    Skaneateles Bakery

    4.3(213 reviews)
    15.4 mi
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    Line almost out the door! Super popular and clearly well loved staple of the area. Wonderful…read moreselection of baked goods on your left immediately upon arrival. Lots of beverage selections. It is a smaller bakery/Café so not a ton of seating however there is some available for a quick bite. Cute little donut, decorations around on the walls too! I got two different types of scones as well as a breakfast sandwich. I was starving, and it tasted delicious, however, it would've been nice if the sandwich could come with something small on the side like fruit, salad, or garnish of any sort. The sandwich itself was on a smaller side, but it was still delicious nevertheless.

    Sad I didn't take any pictures for my review but it seems to be on brand that I'm always…read moreforgetting. Overall, have been coming to the bakery for year. Well before it's charming renovation, back to when it had leather bar stools at the bakery counter and Jim in the back making the best apple fritters you've ever had. I come whenever I'm in town and it's always good. I think more than anything I come for the nostalgia. The Rice Krispie treats are always a solid pick and I enjoy them a lot. Same with the smiley face cookies, the bakery frosting is the best. I got a parfait for the first time since high school though and was sorely disappointed. They used to use wake robin yogurt (which I do remember them discontinuing some years ago), but now the yogurt is SO sweet. Overall it makes the parfait too sweet with the homemade granola and blueberry coulis. I couldn't help but notice how much smaller the parfait portions are too. They used to be full sized cups and now they're nearly half their former size which was definitely disappointing considering the price has certainly not gone down. In summary, the bakery will always hold a special place in my heart. Been going since I was a baby. The treats are good, sandwiches are solid, and they have a wide variety of beverages. Steer clear of the updated parfait though

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