Trip number two. This time we brought another friend with us. Again, we went with the bowls and…read moreagain we were pleased with the serving. As before, friendly staff, a good choice of things to try from bowls to waffles to toast. On a sidenote, restroom is quite clean.

So glad to have a place to get smoothie bowls nearby! I absolutely LOVE getting one as a treat…read more Definitely pricey but the product is so good and the toppings are always generous. I always get the açaí base. I like the Beach Bum toppings - peanut butter that is definitely on the more natural side, chia jam (yum), crunchy, satisfying granola, and ripe sliced fruit. The service is good - I just wish it was a little quicker. It's possible to be the only customer in the store and still wait 10-15 minutes for just one bowl. Always cutely decorated and the menus are bright and easy to read. They do have a rewards program as well!

The baristas are the absolute best! They were super patient and helpful with answering my…read morequestions. They let me have a taste of their Ethiopian light roast - which was delicious! Very light with subtle notes of fruit! I was in a fall mood and wanted to try something off of their fall menu but sadly they were out of cider; so instead, they offered to make a peach matcha for me. It was smooth and lightly fruity! Great experience and would definitely come back!

Today we were looking for a cup of cappuccino and a cup of brewed coffee. I have to tell you we…read moreordered both cups and they were DELICIOUS! Well worth the visit. The cafe was very laid back with a relaxing atmosphere. The servers were very accommodating and made us feel like valued customers. I highly recommend this establishment for delicious coffees and a little snack. We also had a piece of chocolate chip banana bread which was moist and tasty!

I was looking for a coffee shop in Syracuse that had a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere and stayed…read moreopen later than most cafes, so I decided to check out Recess. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The vibe was relaxed and low-key, making it a good place to sit down and get some work done. I spent some time working while I was there and appreciated having a space where I could focus without feeling rushed. The staff was pleasant, and one of the employees was kind enough to take a picture for me when I asked, which I appreciated. The only thing that stood out to me was that there wasn't much of a greeting or acknowledgment when I walked in, but it wasn't a huge issue. The seating was okay. The chair I chose wasn't the most comfortable for an extended stay, but it got the job done. There was also some rock music playing during my visit, which helped create a casual atmosphere. I didn't order any coffee or food this time around, so I can't speak to the menu yet. This visit was more about finding a place to work and unwind for a bit. Would I come back? Yes. While I'm still searching for my go-to coffee lounge in Syracuse, Recess is definitely a spot I'd visit again. It has a chill, unpretentious vibe that makes it easy to settle in and spend some time there. I forgot to take more pictures will do when I go back.

I really enjoy the coffee from recess coffee. I do think the matcha leaves a lot to be desired, it…read moreis rather bland and tasteless but their coffee is great. Service is great and it's always crowded whenever we go. I do recommend checking it out here!

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!

A house turned into a cute cafe. The atmosphere is immediately relaxing and the decor is eclectic…read morebut not overwhelming. The person at the counter was pleasant while taking my order. I ordered a canned kombucha and pumpkin spice cake donut for myself and a Creekside Matcha for my partner, all of which were fantastic. The cake donut is easily one of the best pumpkin spice baked goods I've enjoyed

Super cute and inviting space! I ordered the Creekside matcha special, and a pumpkin spice donut…read more The pumpkin spice donut didnt make it to a photo it was so tasty. The creekside matcha was decent, good color, not overly sweet. It lacked a little of the oomph I look for in a good matcha, it was a little light on flavor. Still it is rare to find a place that uses real matcha in the area and not just matcha sugar. Service was nice and fast! Really pleasant.

Great hole in the wall Coffee Roaster. This is NOT a cafe or bakery. This was the first thing I was…read moretold when I came in asking if they did espresso drinks. Unfortunately the espresso machine was out of commission but he had fresh drip coffee, and went into his explanation of his process. Very friendly guy, and the coffee was fantastic!! Great flavor and much stronger than your standard coffee. Best coffee I've ever had. If you like coffee that actually tastes like coffee and not water, then you will love the coffee. It is only brewed with the previous days roasted beans. Would highly recommend you stop in for a coffee and an enlightening conversation with the owner.

Guy that works here is great. Coffee was a little pricey however may have been the best cup of…read morecoffee I've ever had. On top of that the education I got in coffee was worth 20x what I paid for the cup. Apparently I don't know sh*T about making coffee. Which is fair.

Super cute place! Loved the ambiance. Great design. I had the Pausa iced drink and really liked it…read more Lovely staff. Super clean bathroom. (And kid friendly- there's a changing table) They do some food, drinks, Mocktails too. My friends matcha was just ok. They do Jazz night on Thursdays! Will come back!

Gorgeous space with plenty of cute seating options for a casual Sunday meetup…read more Stop by when you have the time Plan on a 5-10 min waiting time post order on a busy day Friendly service Hot delicious Americano + yummy chocolate pastry

So I came to South City Coffee to get some "quick coffee." I got the horchata latte, which was…read moredelicious, but my brother and cousin decided they wanted to get some special pour over that takes a while. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, so I don't know about these things. The ambiance is great. Modern looking building, cool coffee spot and has a bar connected to it. Lots of different seating, outdoor options. Nice flowers. Music's a little loud, but besides that, great place. Stop by.

Stopped in for a quick drink during the recent "open house" tour of iconic buildings in the city. A…read moreperfect refresher. I ordered a Biere de Miele (Belgian style honey beer) and my wife had a strawberry forward cocktail. As an aside, this is the best bar in the city for craft cocktails, and they are only $13 each!