Tried a flight of 2 IPAs and a Porter and a Stout. We enjoyed the dark beer that was loaded with flavor and the friendly staff. The Pastrami bites were not worth the money for the five bites , especially if you have a large mouth then you could call them minuscule bites. Barely any meat on a pickle on a thin 2x11/2 piece of bread. Go for the service and dark beer read more

Cute and new little brewing that opened up not too long ago. I've been here a couple times and the bartenders have always been so nice! They're super friendly and helpful. $8 for a flight of 4 4oz beers. What a deal! We had the chance to meet to the chef here and she is just so adorable! She makes this special onion slaw thing? and it is oh so good! There are only 4 ingredients in it, but it is to die for. It's her grandmother's recipe and it is definitely special! The charcuterie board is just so yummy! The baked potato is also so, so good. All around a cute little place. It's kind of off the beaten path of armory square, since it located across from the Niagara Mohawk building. But it's a good segway between armory square and Middle Ages, even though no one is probably going to walk that route. Hah. Definitely check it out if you're nearby though. It's worth a stop. read more

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great beer, fun staff, local flavor with good food - definitely worth the time, possible to become your new spot!

We stopped in the first Saturday they were open. We timed it perfectly, there were two empty seats at the bar. We ordered the Talking Cursive Mojo Riesling and Seneca St. Spring Fling IPA. Our server was very knowledgeable of the beer choices and was able to answer our questions about some of the beers. Nothing worse than going to a brew pub and they know nothing about the beer. We enjoyed both beers. We also ordered a loaded bake potato, which was excellent. They have other food options such as brats, hot dogs, and deconstructed nachos. There is plenty of seating in the tasting room and it has a nice modern vibe. A great addition to Downtown Syracuse. We will definitely be back. read more

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Amazing service and great drinks! I recommend the mini Ruben and their mushroom pizza. The bartenders are super nice and really great at knowing their customers. read more

This is a nice new little brewery in a pretty prime location in downtown syracuse. The beers are good, and they have a pretty solid collection of board games which makes it good for groups. Their food menu was less impressive. The sausages they serve are decent, but I ordered the charcuterie plate and was underwhelmed by the spread. Their popcorn is on point. read more

The location is great. Super clean with great service! It's a spot to hang for sure. Their beers are all okay. Nothing special! They appear to have maybe two yeast stains at best. I didn't ask. The fingerprint is dry and tart beer. They have several styles but lack of different core keeps a "flavor". It's not a bad thing but not great either. I'm guessing that they are new and will evolve into something better long term. The key is service and location, which they have! read more

We should give this brewery 10 stars. The beer is awesome, the food is amazing and creative. The service is oriented toward you, the customer and it is. The ambiance is the way it should be. You want to taste some new brews, be able to hear your server and your friends. It is wonderful to sit, drink the best beer, eat a gourmet meal at a beyond reasonable price, and make new friends because you can hear each other talk. There are not any tv's or bands, there is you, your friends and the new friends you will make. Did I mention the food? I had baked brie the other night which was the best and biggest portion I ever had at a so-called 5-star restaurant. Please check out their website, look over their menu and definitely come with a thirst and an appetite. read more

Stopped in for just one drink to check it out. My bf and I split a flight, and like all the beers we tried. The bartender was friendly and helpful with suggestions, and all COVID safety precautions were taken. We ordered a soft pretzel with house-made cheese sauce and house-made mustard, and it was the perfect compliment to the drinks! read more

4/11/19 Stopped for a drink with friends. Our friends had been there a few time and raved. They usually drink wine about the beers! Everyone had a flight. The rating is based on our experience and our friends. read more

We picked up 4 packs for takeout. Helpful staff and great service! Beers aren't half bad either. Definitely would visit again.

In town for the Boxing Hall of Fame. Wanted to go to some local brew pubs in the area. Found Talking Cursive BC online. Excellent beer. Excellent service. Enjoyed the food. Would highly recommend to any beer enthusiast looking to grab some brews in Syracuse. read more

This was our first time visiting this brewery after hearing of its opening. As soon as I walked in, my first reaction was woah it's so packed! The place isn't too big, but it has tables and seating for food and it has bar tables and stools all around, as well as available seating at the actual bar. There is no one there to greet you, we just kind of had to walk up to the bar to figure out what's going on. The service is first come, first serve. You see a seat open, you grab that seat before it's gone! We got lucky there were two seats open and we asked for an extra chair as well. You have to order both your drinks and food at the bar. There was someone occasionally walking around to clear off the table of our empty drinks. There was a good selection of beer available. We all tried flights as you can see below. Overall, it was a lovely time. If anything I would suggest someone to walk around to take orders at least as it can become quite the long wait when everyone is ordering everything at the bar. Can't wait to go back again! read more

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Stopped by for a quick flight about an hour before closing... staff was incredible as was the beer! We had two flight and liked all the beers for different reasons. The Yam beer was SO GOOD for fall and we took a crowler to go. The staff were also wonderful at directing us to other great places in town to try after they closed and before they opened again the next day. Would definitely go back for the beer and good bartenders! Cheers! read more

Nice little brewery in downtown Syracuse. Stopped here while on business since I need to find local beer anywhere I go. Beer is decent, food is good, people are nice. I'd definitely come back. read more

Fantastic service, the beer was phenomenal, along with the food. I would highly recommend this place.

I was able to visit 'Talking Cursive' on their grand opening. I expected a bit of a circus on the inaugural day, but quite to my surprise the operation was humming along like a fine tuned engine. They have a great selection of BREWS and FOOD! The beers were all perfectly carbonated and each had it's own delicious taste. They also evaluate beers from other local breweries and select the best for their guest taps. Yesterday I planned a run along the Creek Walk so that I could get a bite at the brewery. Once again, all I can say is 'Woohoo'. I had corned beef sliders and they hit the spot. It turns out that the cook is a legend in the area and knows exactly how to add that special something. It made me wish I had more room for another selection. Next time. I also had the pleasure to "speak freely and easily" with owners Patty and Andrew on both visits. They love chatting about beer and of course their, new baby, the brewery. Their enthusiasm is contagious! The crew at Talking Cursive did their homework and it shows. I can't wait to experience what they will offer next. read more

Outstanding local brewery...first time in was last night...i had three of the beers...all were excellent...favorite one was the Irish red, also really liked the orange beer. The owner really knows his stuff...they had about 4 guest taps and 12+ beers that they brew. Strongly recommend this place. Beer is priced right...Not sure about quality of food, but the prices did seem steep. read more

We took some friends from out of town on a micro brewery, loved the beer and the atmosphere.

Talking Cursive is consistently excellent!! The staff are very professional and friendly and food is always fabulous! Drinks are incredible and prices reasonable. read more

Great beer and perfect food options full of flavor. Great location to have a conversation with friends

Coming from Cincinnati, a brewery town, we were a little disappointed with the overall selection and menu. But the atmosphere was neat - I don't think we were sold enough on the hotdog and baked potatoes and limited beer options to make a point to go back. read more

Could not have had a better time. Service, beer and food was all exceptional. Hop Flash & Joshua were our favorite beers. We ordered 3 kinds of Brats and an Amarillo Hot Dog. All were good. Our waitress went out of her way to make sure we had a good time. We asked some questions about the brewery and she set up an impromptu tour for us. First time here and we will be back. Thank you! read more