So happy this place is still open! It's amazing every time. They did my wedding cake - funfetti - perfection. Love that there's vegan & other options for everyone. read more

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We visited today and were surprised as we thought this was a bakery and really didn't have much to choose from. Most of the counter is just piled with boxes. We did try and Almond croissant with was pretty good, very flaky but a bit pricey at almost $6 read more

The Sweet Praxis - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I've stopped here twice since trying the baked goods from their NYS Fair booth. I'm obsessed! Extremely high quality desserts and beverages in a clean, environmentally conscious setting. Servers are friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. read more

The Sweet Praxis - Maple Iced Chai Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Love the bright, relaxing, cafe aesthetic here. They serve a few dishes as well as coffee and baked goods. They are one of my fav places in town to get a latte. Their lattes are always so rich and tasty. I tried their French toast and cookie dough bites yesterday as well. The French toast was tasty and made on cinnamon swirl brioche. It was a bit tougher than I would have preferred, maybe due to the brioche or maybe was left on too long. It was still good overall. I also would have preferred softened butter on the side. Trying to spread refrigerated butter is not ideal. The dough bites were also good, but they were either a bit over-baked or a bit dry due to the lack of egg I'm presuming. read more

Great service. The bakery attendant was very polite and helpful. Handmade, delicious and beautiful pastries. read more

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Stopped by a bright and cute little find off Erie and Warren; found back in angle parking along Erie . Had a delicious vegan chocolate almond croissant and I am not vegan. I have tried many a vegan items however, and the crunch and flakiness on this croissant was next level for vegan, I am impressed ! The gal working was friendly and helpful and quick , she said they make their own house made substitute in lieu of butter on their vegan items, it was really good whatever it is ! Also tried the golden oat drink, had an unexpected black tea base so it was okay, light and toasty. Enjoy when you stop in , definitely would return . read more

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such nice workers! food was on display so you know what youre getting, and the food was soooo yummy. read more

The Sweet Praxis - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

So many choices to choose from that I couldn't pick just one sweet treat... so purchased 5. Starting with the two croissants, the buttery croissant was light and flaky and full of flavor. Darn good size too. The strawberry croissant was similar in texture with a nice addition of strawberry flavor powder on top and jam the middle. Delish. You know these were freshly made for this day. Who doesn't love cinnamon buns? These are really good. The pastry, cinnamon, and frosting all come together for a nice sweet pastry treat. I did not eat the whole lemon blueberry donut (but I did take a bite) and I did like what I tasted. I'm not huge on lemon but I love the blueberry mix. The pecan rye scone was very good. You scone fans will enjoy the pecan flavor overtones. I my favorite was the zucchini muffin. Bite after bite was just fantastic. For lunch later on in the day we ordered two avocado chickpea tartines's. You get a whole bunch of avocado, sweet onion, celery and chickpea all served on sourdough. An excellent light lunch fare. To drink there was the mango Matcha. Very strong macho flavor until you mix the whole thing to read more

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It's been a while (too long) since I've been here. I came a few weekends ago in the morning. The cafe was busy and buzzing, yet the staff was super patient as I made my choices (not an easy option!) I picked up a vegan donut and french toast to bring to my friend. She didn't eat it in front of me but I'm sure she enjoyed it. Both looked excellent and it was tough not to try it myself! I got a huge muffin and a macaron to enjoy. I took my treats outside and ate at a sidewalk table, which made for a lovely start to the morning. I'm so happy that we have this bakery in our city and definitely recommend paying a visit. read more

The Sweet Praxis - Sunrise Zucchini Muffin (GF Vegan) French Macarons (gluten free) - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Great bakery with all different types of goodies. Muffins, Croissants, Personalized cakes, and delicious egg sandwiches. Many options for vegan and gluten free diets. This time I tried the avocado toast. One of the best I have ever had. Plenty of space to enjoy your treats there. Prices are very fair. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. You have to come check them out. read more

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This is such a great spot for dessert and drinks. I wish they were open later in the day so I could come here more often. When I'm nearby I love to stop in for their donuts or other pastries. The interior is always decorated so nicely too and the staff are very helpful! read more

The Sweet Praxis - Brioche Donuts (Vegan) Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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We're road tripping and needed a vegan baked good fix. I had seen a few good reviews on Google and decided to check it out. Some fun and delicious baked good and coffee. The place was busy but we were helped quickly. There was outside seating available and the place is bright and upbeat! Definitely stop again next time passing through. read more

The Sweet Praxis - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Sweet Praxis provided pastries for a post-wedding brunch. What an exciting and unique blend of flavors and options! We could easily accommodate our gluten-free and dairy-free guests with the options available on the menu. Staff were very communicative and willing to work with me on the best way to box, label, and organize pastries for guests. Several guests commented that the vegan items in particular were high quality. It was important to me to give people that local flavor of the place I lived so long, and Sweet Praxis delivered on that wish. read more

The first time I tried one of Sweet Praxis' turnovers it made me stop in my tracks and leave a pastry crime scene in my wake because of how flakey the puff pastry was. The turnover soooo good and absolutely packed with flavor! Both the veggie and meat versions I've tried have been killer and they're my go-to choice. Aside from savory things Sweet Praxis carries plenty of, well, sweets! They always look beautiful. I was recently dazzled by the appearance of a citrus meringue tart. The nice thing about the bakery is they always have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options, and there are gluten-free and dairy-free indicators too. Drink options all come with the choice of whole milk or oat milk. I'm a big fan of their matcha latte. You have the option to eat in or take away- there are a decent number of tables in the cafe, though I would say the vibe is more take-n-go. Parking is standard street parking for downtown, though Sweet Praxis is at a good corner spot if you just need to dash inside real quick. read more

The Food was Great and the service couldn't have been better best bakery in downtown Syracuse

Favorite sweet treat of my office at work. We favor the tarts. The passion fruit tart was very tart but good. The pineapple tart however was out of this world. It had a sweet tangy creaminess and just sooooo smooth and refreshing. Good thing I only had one or I would've ate them all!! Their tarts are a must try!! read more

This place is truly excellent. I came up to Syracuse to sample a few of the dessert places I never got the chance to try, and this place was one of them. And certainly the best of them all by far, which exceeded the hype I got from my friends. Many dessert places load up on the sugar in a way that masks flavor, but The Sweet Praxis is different. In everything I tried, I could tell there is care put in to balance the sweetness, flavor, and texture of all of their desserts. I truly enjoyed every bite. The chocolate tart had a perfect crispy crunch with a touch of saltiness to the crust and a rich but flavorful chocolate mousse filling. The hibiscus donut was delightfully fluffy and airy with a delicious hibiscus frosting that was just right, not overly sweet, and very flavorful in contrast to the donuts own doughy flavor. The macaroons had that perfect delicate crunch with a very smooth cream (and they were wonderfully presented). It was an experience, despite being takeout in my car. This shop is very specific in categorizing their vegan and gluten free options, which I appreciate. They also just make items that are vegan and gluten free rather than creating a "GF version" of another item, which I think is great for inclusiveness (though perhaps also means the top items might be out of stock when you get there!). To me, this shows that these options, to them, are not merely an afterthought, but are a given as part of their menu creation. I can say with confidence that this is now THE dessert spot for me in Syracuse (though they also have savory items as well, too!). I will absolutely come here again, and tell all my friends. read more

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Wow. I love this place. The people are swell (one of the staffers and I were wearing the same mask!) and the space is cool but honestly, the food is so good I cannot say no. Drive 73 miles to start the day with special-blend Recess coffee latte plus fancy avocado toast (tartine) and a stuffed French toast treat. Ended the day with a chocolate boo-tiful cream puff. Everything is to-go due to COVID but there are two chilly potential tables outside. Plenty o' macarons to chose from and cake donut varieties. Almost chose the chocolate croissant. And those quiches looked great. Not easy to run a small business in this COVID time so stop here and buy everything you can - you won't be disappointed! read more

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Croissants to die for, lovely ambiance, and good espresso. New to SYR and so happy to find this place!

I have been to this cute establishment multiple times and loved it. Yes it's pretty pricey but a lot of the menu items are gluten free or vegan. The donuts are amazing! The reason for 3 stars is due to my recent experience. I purchased the sweets box for Valentine's Day this year for my husband and I. I got the vegan box as the flavors of macarons and cookies sounded delicious. It was expensive but I didn't care because it was a special occasion. However we were extremely disappointed in this box. Everything inside (minus lemon lavender cookies) were hard as rock/stale, some even inedible. The lemon lavender cookies were tasty but bland. I thought maybe this is due to the desserts being vegan? I asked a friend that purchased the same box and she said hers was disappointing as well. I think they took on too many orders and made them too far in advance. read more

The Sweet Praxis - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The worst customer service I have ever had in my life and I normally don't review anything but I had to I work myself in customer service so I understand a bad day but rude staff all the way around read more

What a hopping bakery! This place offers all the goods, from delicious coffee drinks to delectable and finely made treats! You can eat in or take out. The sweets are almost too pretty to eat (don't worry, they taste good too)! Staff were very friendly and helpful with selections, even with there being a line almost out the door. Will definitely be popping back in here again! Thank you! :) read more

The Sweet Praxis - Dessert case - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Croissants are more dry and crispy than my preference but they're still very good. I especially enjoyed the almond croissant, it wasn't too sweet. The Frenchest Toat was very similar to the almond croissant; they used the same almond paste and silvered almonds, yum! I was not a fan of the apple cider doughnut, it had no apple flavor and just tasted like cinnamon and sugar. In fact there was so much undussolved sugar the texture was crunchy. The macaron's were fantastic in texture but bland in flavor unfortunately. I would come back to try other pastries. read more

The Sweet Praxis - Croissants, Frenchest Toast, apple cider doughnut, macaron. - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I ordered lavender chocolate chip cookies and picked them up for my team at work. This was my first visit to The Sweet Praxis, and it won't be my last! The texture of these cookies is spot-on! Delicious. When I stopped in to pick up my order, everything looked so tempting. Cannot wait to try more from this lovely business. Thanks for doing what you do...so well! (: read more

This place is my favorite spot to get sweets in Syracuse. Not only is the food absolutely amazing, made with care and love, but it's also vegan, gluten-free/allergen friendly. The employees are amazing and kind, they make your whole experience welcoming. They are also knowledgeable about what is in a pastry incase you ask. And the space is beautiful, with big windows to see outside and let the gorgeous sun in. They also have coffee which is a must when you're having a pastry. They even have some savory treats for people who prefer something on the salty side. This is worth the drive downtown for me 100% read more

These cookies are just amazing. This spot is great for a quick sweet treat or a big event. It's quality and unique. read more

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This is the kind of business we want to make sure stays around for a long time! Totally Syracuse! Please buy delicious treats from these folks. I needed some help getting pastries to health care workers and they were so kind and quick to respond. PS On their site you can buy a box of treats to be sent to a randomly chosen local health care facility for the staff (do two nice things in one move). read more

Absolutely delicious sweet treats! A great place for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, chocolates, and pastries! I particularly love the cake truffles. read more

I got an almond croissant and the vegan brunch sandwich on a croissant! As well as a coffee. All were WONDERFUL, but the Bethany brunch sandwich was out of this world! The taste, gesture, fluffiness. Wow! If I could take this whole shop home with me I would! They have a great mix of vegan, GF, regular options. I was so impressed with the quality of my croissant! Literally one of the best ! Everyone was friendly and the place was open and clean. read more

Very fresh, crisp ambiance. I loved the cookie I tried there. Croissants are fresh and delicious but a little too flaky for me, quite the mess to eat. Don't get the croissant if you're on a date or meeting unfortunately. Was not a fan of their house made syrup for the cappuccino. But friendly, plenty of baked options. Will stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

We have been here for a traditional British afternoon tea, and to pick up desserts for a themed dinner. Everything is fresh, well made, creative and tasty. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and the place was busy (a good sign). So glad that they have made it despite all of the COVID restrictions and economic recession. read more

We had a very small wedding with a small dinner afterwards at Laci's and wanted a cake that was appropriate to the scale and size of our wedding but still very special. Three years later the cake remains one of my favorite things about that day. Raspberry res velvet with lemon icing. It was the icing on the cake that was our perfect day (see what I did there)? If you need a special cake for a special day or you need to make a day special, I can't recommend the delicious goodies from Sweet Praxis enough. read more

I have been wanting to come here for the longest time. This place lived up to the hype I'd been building up to in my head and from Instagram. The person who took my order behind the array of delectable treats/counter was helpful, patient, and kind. Which I surely apprenticed, because I'm the kind of person who sometimes mulls over my order for too long. I also asked her what she liked, and she didn't guide me wrong. Walking into The Sweet Praxis was like walking into a fairyland with pastels and modern lighting and high windows where you could smugly smile at onlookers whilst holding your lavender macaron. I love Glazed and Confused, but tbh Glazed and Confused donuts are more for the average joe, they're donuts everyone would like, whereas The Sweet Praxis donuts are innovative and creatively daring and fresh and more Los Angelos inspired. Not for everyone, but certainly a twist. I appreciate them. I especially loved the Oreo-like cookies. They were grand and thick, and if you've ever been to Bouchon bakery in NYC, then you might be familiar with them as they mimic the TKO. They're like a bite of hot chocolate. The cookie part is rich and ever so crumbly and you kind of just want to nibble; the dark chocolate cocoa really hits you as it caves into your teeth--a little gritty from the granulated sugar, but really a worthy cookie. Another treat: the lavender trail mix cookie. I will be the first to oppose trail mix, which I think is boring and unappetizing. I pick out the M&Ms regarding the rest as squirrel food. But these cookies were yummy. You have to like lavender, which I of course adore. I was going to save some of this for my trail mix loving mom, but I selfishly finished off the cookie. There was the most beautiful shortbread cookie with edible flowers impressed on the top. It looked like the princess/fairy food of my eight year old dreams. I also indulged in some quiche. It was jalapeño, bacon, scallion, bell-pepper and it was magnificent: creamy, cheesy, flavorful, even the crust was golden brown and flaky. It almost tasted like the sous-vide egg bites from Starbucks. Same consistency, where the egg becomes tender and luscious. I bought three macarons for my niece as it was her bday. The blueberry cream cheese, lavender, and chocolate. When I brought them to her, we (her, my other niece, and I) sampled each. Although I enjoyed them, and thought they were perfectly executed, my nieces preferred vanilla. Whatever. So come here and feel like you're in LA because the Sweet Praxis is just a wonderland of special treats, homemade syrups for their Recess coffee, lemonades, bagels, scones, croissants, salads, and hipster, trendy, and tasty products. read more

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This is a great place for people that are seeking vegan desserts! i had the vegan almond croissant, and I believe an ameretto-like paste was in the center of this flaky croissant that made it extra amazing! The rest of my goods were a gift for someone and this was my first time going to this bakery so I can't vouch for the rest of the goodies. I spent $18 for 4 goods so this bakery is a tad bit expensive but the ingredients used will sate anybody with a sweet tooth that has some food/allergy restrictions read more

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Absolutely delicious. So much to choose from. I want to buy every single thing when I'm there. Unfortunately I can't...

Never have my politics and my stomach aligned so well! Praxis has gender neutral, family friendly restrooms (huzzah for moms and babies), vegan options, and a compost specific container. I hate it when a spot gives you industrial compostable cups or utensils, but the only option to stick them is the trash. Not so at Sweet Praxis. Staff is friendly and attentive. There was a long line when I was there and they facilitated each transaction efficiently. I got the Golden Oat latte (on point), matcha and chocolate macaroons, and shortbread. All were phenomenal. For a bakery, nothing was overly sweet. You can tell their pastry chef has been well trained. So so so good! read more

The sweet praxis is fantastic. They're speedy but not rushed. Always have delectable treats in their case. I love their chai and vanilla lattes. They're always smiley and happy to see you. Their croissants are the best I've had in the states. read more

The Sweet Praxis is simply amazing. They were pleasant to work with every step of the way, provided an extensive and beautifully arranged sampling package, drove 30 minutes out of Syracuse to deliver, and took a major addition to our order just 1 week before the wedding day. I happened to have more Sweet Praxis desserts today. If I can, I'll go get more tomorrow. I should also mention that I have a worsening gluten sensitivity and dairy intolerance. Whatever substitutes they are using are delicious and have never caused issues for me. However, I can't speak to the stomach aches I get after eating 16 buckeyes in one sitting. read more

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Sending a huge thank you to Sweet Praxis for donating pastries and cookies to our residents and staff at Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for our Halloween Party! Everyone loved the treats and especially appreciated the gluten free options! read more

The Sweet Praxis - Our Residents and staff at Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received donations of Pastries and cookies from Sweet Praxis! - Bakeries Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Truly cannot say enough great things about The Sweet Praxis. If you're in the Syracuse area, you must check them out! Not only are their baked goods and treats absolutely delicious, service is always friendly, and the interior aesthetic on point, but this woman-owned bakery does amazing things to support the community as well. They host a pie drive to donate pumpkin pies to local families in need during the holidays and are always supportive of their city. They offer a large selection of vegan and gluten free treats as well as non-vegan. From almond croissants to macarons, cookies to coffee, The Sweet Praxis has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for something sweet like a donut or savory like a quiche, this spot has it all and you won't leave disappointed. We look forward to their fun, seasonal and holiday items as well and love the fact that their selection is always changing. Check their website for up-to-date hours; at the time of writing this review they are open Wed - Sun, 8am - 2pm. Don't miss out on The Sweet Praxis! read more

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