First timer and everything was perfectly delicious! If I were to say I stood and stared at the…read morepastries for 10 minutes trying to decide which ones I was going to try today and how many I should have in one day, I wouldn't be exaggerating. I tried the Boo marshmallow iced coffee - this is a limited item here for October and I thought it was so fun, festive, and yummy! For pastries, I decided on a ham and cheese croissant and apple cheese danish and it was the most incredible dessert i've ever tried wow! I've never tried something like this before and now I will never stop thinking about it. The ham and cheese was ok compared to everything else, just very messy and flakey with the croissant. My friend got the almost croissant and said it was "amazing". I will definitely be back here many more times to try absolutely everything they have to offer! Everything came out super quick and the staff is friendly so that's always a bonus!

Cute coffee shop with amazing looking desserts, coffee, tea, breakfast and sandwiches. We stopped…read morein for coffee before we hit the road and were impressed with the selection of desserts. Unfortunately, the Americano and almond milk cappuccino were sub par. The Americano was weak and the cappuccino was weak and bitter. Very disappointing. We didn't taste them until we were already back in the car. Lots of seating inside and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Wish they could make a tastier and stronger cup of coffee.

This is one of our go to places whenever I visit my daughter in Syracuse... never disappoints!…read moreThe menu has unique plays on some standards... always delicious and the cocktails are inspired & interesting... you'll probably need a rezzy ENJOY!

I stopped by with a group of 6 on a Friday afternoon. When me and my friend stopped by there was no…read moreone at front so we stood around awkwardly for a bit before someone came over to bring us to our table. Walking through the restaurant was nice as the space was very large and the decor indoor was cozy and whimsical. Our server was nice throughout the meal. However, I did get a water glass that had marks on it that looked like someone just drank out of it and a crumb on the rim. I asked them if they could get me a clean cup and they ended up bringing the same one as the same mark and crumb were still there. For food, our table ordered a few items to share. We got: -CAULIFLOWER WINGS: The chutney/salsa on top of the fried cauliflower was nice and gave the item a little sour kick. However, the cauliflower itself was not cooked fully so not as soft as I wanted it to be. -SYRACUSE POUTINE: The appearance of the poutine was not the best. However, the gravy it came with was very flavorful and tasty. The potatoes themselves were not fried and were in wedge form but went well with the gravy. The small globs of melted cheese on top were a nice complement. -CAJUN SLIDERS: The slider compliments/sauce went well together but the sliders themselves had grill marks on it which gave a bitter bite to those parts of the slider. Additionally, the fried shrimp inside of the slider still had the tail on and so it was a bit of a surprise to bite into a full tail while eating a slider. All in all, a cute spot to see people but food had some hit or miss components.

Be ready to take food home with you and get at least 2 more meals out of it!!! Beautiful…read morepresentation (mine was served in a tin can and flipped over onto my plate. I had the pierogis/ eggs/bacon special served in a tin can) It was enough for 2 and was delicious! I also had the French toast latte served with a FT stick right on top. Decadent ! Service was speedy, efficient and friendly. If you go plan on going early or putting yourself on the wait list much before you head out the door! It's def worth the wait!!

Our visit to Rise & Shine Diner was, unfortunately, one of the worst dining experiences we've had…read morein a long time. Even though the restaurant only had two large parties and wasn't particularly busy, we still waited 35 minutes to be seated. That alone didn't make sense, but things only went downhill from there. It was my daughter's birthday, and we were hoping for a fun brunch. Our server started off friendly, but that changed quickly. We ordered our drinks and food at the same time--a chai tea for me, a specialty alcoholic milkshake for my daughter, and no drink for her boyfriend, plus three entrées and a poutine. The drinks took 50 minutes to arrive. The food took over an hour and a half. During all this, the server seemed to avoid our table entirely. When my daughter's boyfriend finally managed to get her attention--very politely, even mentioning that he himself is a server--he simply asked if she had an estimate on our food. She stood there with her hand on her hip and told us the kitchen was backed up, with "three orders ahead of yours," as if that explained everything. We then asked if the poutine, our appetizer, was at least ready. She said they had to make fresh potatoes for it but that she would "rush it." Eventually, she came back with the poutine, plopped it down on the table, and walked away without a single word. No "here you go," no "do you need anything," and--most importantly--no plates. I ended up getting up and asking the hostess for plates so we could actually eat the appetizer. For a place that markets itself as a "fancy diner" with "Instagram-worthy" dishes, the service and execution were nowhere near acceptable. If you're going to lean into trendy presentation and premium pricing, you need the staff to support it. Hire more people. Train them. Do something--because this was unacceptable from start to finish. We won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for a smooth, enjoyable dining experience. **EDIT** I would like to include the fact of the over priced, over salted, food items don't seem to cover the cost to upgrade your cracked booths so that people's bums are hurt from sitting on them. Needs to be updated and correct staffing issues so that food will be "adequate" for the price. Go anywhere on Westcott than here.

This place is the epitome of a hole in the wild diner. But with this, you get some phenomenal…read moreservice and food. Their menu says world, famous, and I believe it. I came in, sat at the bar. Everyone there was super friendly and very helpful. I enjoyed watching the cooks cook on the griddle. The omelettes and pancakes were absolutely huge! I ordered the SOS with Home fries. It was super tasty. This is a super great place to go get some l breakfast or lunch in Syracuse.

Mother's Cupboard is another staple I always have to visit when I come back to Syracuse. It reminds…read moreme so much of a homemade breakfast. They cook the food right in front of you on the griddle behind the counter, which adds to that comforting, family style feel. It truly feels like a neighborhood spot. You see a lot of the same faces every time you come in, the service is always quick, and the food comes out fast, hot, and consistently good. I have never had a bad experience here. I love the loaded potato omelette and I always try different French toast or pancakes with whatever toppings they have available. They usually have specials going on and I really enjoy switching it up each time. Just a heads up that this is a cash only place, so make sure you bring cash with you. They do not have an ATM inside, but there is a bank around the corner if you need to take money out. I absolutely adore this place and it is definitely one of my top breakfast spots every time I come back to town.

I loved it! Savory waffles! Wife had the vegan bootsey, and I had the carry on my wayward spud…read more Delicious. We will be back next time we visit Syracuse!

Another Take Out Thursday…read more If you asked me if I'd ever thought id have a chicken parm waffle id have been pretty sure id say no but I've never had funk n waffle so I figured if im gonna do this might as well go weird with it. The waffle is literally made of spaghetti like the pressed a pile of spaghetti into the waffle iron. The sauce is sweet with chunks of tomato which I like. The chicken parm piece was good but a little small. 2 entrees for $30 so reasonably priced. The people are very nice and thr various options mean of course we have to go back.

E.A.T. is the third breakfast spot for Dave & Marty Richardson. They own the Nestico's Too diner in…read moreFairmount and the nearby Rise & Grind cafe. They also own Chelsea's Restaurant & Bar located across the parking lot from E.A.T., at the corner of Velasko Road. This 1,600-square-foot café is a cross between their full-size diner and the coffee shop. A counter stretches the length of the front windows with tall stools and plenty of charging stations for electronics. The dining room also has eight tables that each seat four customers. My wife and I met some friends at E.A.T. for the first time recently. It's a nicely decorated cafe, plenty of parking lot spaces available. We were able to easily get a table for 5. We all placed our orders, which were brought quickly. I ordered the chicken & waffles special, while my wife ordered the country biscuit dish. The chicken & waffles was said to have a hot honey maple syrup, but there was no heat to the syrup at all. The chicken was chicken tenders, which was fine, but they did not have a very good texture - they were somewhat rubbery and full of tendon. My wife enjoyed her biscuits, but her, and the rest of the table, agreed that their home fries were undercooked and grainy. We also tried their Lucky Charms special latte, which was good. Prices were decent, employees were mostly friendly. Not sure it's a place we would go out of our way to give another try.

Not my first time at EAT but I figured it was time for a review!…read moreThis place is super convenient nearby my work. Hours are from 7-1 most days I love love love the ambiance of this little cafe. They always have some relaxing music playing and the interior design feels so groovy! I'm a big fan of Recess coffee, this cafe uses the same coffee so they're winning in my book already. Plenty of flavor choices to choose from with a pretty extensive breakfast/lunch menu as well. Today I got an iced latte with marshmallow. Their marshmallow flavoring is closer to a toasted marshmallow and I think it compliments the espresso well. I usually get a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. But today went out of my typical order and got their special Breakfast tacos! And I loveddd them! The pancakes were soft, I enjoyed the mix of sausage bits and pepperoni bits, the eggs were scrambled. I hope they keep them on the menu for a while longer so I can get them again If you've got a few extra dollars, I suggest trying them out!

The food was amazing! It's rare in syracuse to get fresh homemade food and this place does it…read moreright. Try everything if you can. And the staff is so nice!

I was recently nearby taking a course and needed to find a place for my lunch break. I came across…read morethis "diner" and took a chance. Well, I couldn't have been happier that I did. The owners were wonderful! I introduced myself and asked to know about the history of the restaurant and how it came about. After that, I went right into the menu. Cajun food in upstate?!?! Yes, please!!!! I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with hush puppies. DANG! Beyond good and the sandwich was huge. Had more than enough for dinner later that day. I will definitely be returning to On The Fly to enjoy their incredible food and to support this awesome mother and son establishment and so should you.

The sweet and savory sandwich was one of the best breakfast sandwiches ever! Coffee was great and…read morestaff was very friendly. 6 stars!

I'm almost never downtown on weekdays when they're open, but errands brought me into the area so I…read moredecided to pop in for an impromptu bite, as I've been wanting to try for some time. The cashier (owner?) was very nice and offered to let me try their sting sauce when I asked about it. (It's an herbaceous aioli, and pretty tasty.) I went for the green machine which had spinach, avocado, pickled jalapeño pesto, goat cheese, and scallion cream cheese. My sandwich came out fast and was brought right over to where I was waiting. There are a couple of tables but this is more of a grab and go spot that seems mostly to cater to the office crowd grabbing a quick breakfast or lunch. My sandwich looked beautiful and tasted just as wonderful. Avocado was fresh, bagel was soft, egg was cooked perfectly. The flavor was wonderful and the scallion cream cheese really brought everything together. Would stop here again and would recommend to anyone!

Service was incredible. Kelly was one is the best waiters I have ever had. WTG Kelly. We will be…read moreback. The

I was craving a little sweet and a little savory this morning and what better place to get that…read morethan Stella's? I got the sausage gravy over home fries for the first time and I have never had anything like it - it was warm and salty and had a nice crunch with the cooked home fries. The pancakes were obviously delicious as well. We got helped right away by an amazing server and our food was out within 15 minutes! There were a lot of people but the noise level was great and everyone seemed to be having a yummy and amazing time.

To start off, Tom was awesome! I got into town late and came here about an hour before closing…read more Tom's service was amazing beside it being late. He made a great espresso martini! The chicken parm and flatbread were amazing. Great spot!

Stopped by Bistro 1926 at Drumlins on a rainy day and found it to be a welcoming spot with a great…read moreatmosphere. We arrived before 5pm and it was quiet and peaceful, offering beautiful views of the golf course. By 7pm it was a packed house. Get there early. Tried the Southwest Chicken Salad, which was fresh and flavorful, and paired it with a seltzer. The food was solid, and the service was just as good & our waitress was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. Overall, Bistro 1926 is a great place to unwind, whether you're looking for a casual bite or a lively evening with friends.