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    Wake Up

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Pure Black
    Nick M.

    Stopped in after getting a massage. Cashier was extremely friendly and inviting so that was a plus. They had a special- coffee and a sandwich for $15. I ordered the pure black and the traditional combo. Each came out quickly, which was good, but I was disappointed with both. The coffee was excellent tasting but it was absolutely tiny and chock full of ice. There wasn't much coffee at all. The sandwich, while a good size, didn't wow me with how it tasted. The pate didn't have that rich flavor I was expecting. The place was clean and the people nice. Coffee tasty but tiny. Sandwich large but bland. Mixed bag. Expensive. I wish these people well but this isn't a spot for me.

    Vegan coconut cream iced coffee
    Lois R.

    A bright and cheerful place, Wake Up certainly has the goods to wake you up with their strong, sweet, Siagon coffee and the bright flavors of their banh mi sandwiches. The menu is short and concise - sandwiches on one board and drinks on the other. You order at the counter on the Water St side and wait for your number to be called. There is a decent amount of seating for the size of the space - a counter at the window, a group table, comfy chairs on the Erie side. The coffee itself is rich, thick, and bold. I've had the Saigon and Vegan both were SO satisfying with their sweet cream. The vegan banh mi I had was good, the tofu being juicy and the veggies crunchy, with the jalapeno being a good mouth wake up. I don't normally go for cucumbers or jalapenos but I like them in the banh mi! I sampled my spouse's BBQ pork sandwich and that REALLY sang, the fatty meat, fresh veg, thick bread all in harmony. Overall Wake Up is a delightful addition to downtown. Car parking is street parking with private paid lots nearby. There are bike racks in Hanover Square about half a block over, and it's accessible via bus.

    Saigon classic - hot
    Diana H.

    Walked in and was warmly greeted by staff and a bright, inviting space. The cafe has plenty of seating (2 larger tables of 6 seats, about 4 tables of 2 seats, a bar table with about 7 seats by the window, and a cozy seating area towards the back). I ordered a hot Saigon classic drink and the traditional combo banh mi. The coffee was excellent! Rich, robust coffee that was sweet and creamy. Their banh mi is made to order, with the bread made in house. It took about 15 minutes from the time I ordered to the time I received my sandwich. The bread was light and crispy with a nice amount of filling (the vegetables were very fresh!). Congrats to the team on their grand opening!

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    Jessica G.

    The staff is very friendly. There were a few orders ahead of me but they quickly churned out orders. Several places to sit and a very nice ambiance with a large accessible bathroom. There is some street parking. The sandwich had high quality ingredients but I wish the bbq pork had some more flavor to it, and some more meat in the sandwich. The mango tea with cheese foam and passionfruit tea were phenomenal. I thought everything was priced fairly.

    Erica O.

    I knew I'd have to try the " Banh Mi Combo", which included 4 different meats. The roll was crispy, the meat had very good flavor, the pickled vegetables were fresh and crushed. I asked for light mayo and even though there weren't a lot of jalapenos on the sandwich...it was a bit spicy for me so I just took them out. As much as I love Vietnamese Coffee, I decided to try the coffee black. It was strong but not bitter and was a nice with my sandwich. The woman at the counter was very helpful and friendly. There are tables to eat in and the hand painted mural is beautiful. I left my phone in the car so no pictures of my meal...

    Strawberry Tea (9/10); refreshing, sweet, just what you'd expect!
    Cassie C.

    Such a sweet spot to stop in for a midday treat or lunch. I have to recommend their Strawberry Tea if you like drinks on the sweeter side! A refreshing fruit drink that I imagine would pair well with a banh mi; unfortunately these were sold out when I came by during their opening week but I hope to try one next time! A menu item being sold out has to be a good sign! The staff themselves were welcoming and took the time to explain a few menu items to me before I ultimately landed on my drink of choice. If you choose to take a seat to enjoy your treat, they have a few different seating options, and if you walk to the back end of the shop you'll see a beautiful hand painted mural!

    Egg latte
    Ivy R.

    Stumbled upon Wake Up after visiting Mixed Methods for their closing sale (RIP) and what a gem I found! Cute interior, great coffee, and fresh and tasty (and affordable at $10!) Bahn Mi. As someone from the West Coast where Vietnamese sandwich shops are ample, I couldn't be more thrilled one made their way to Syracuse. Authentic and affordable, be sure not to miss this new business.

    Pork belly banh mi

    I ordered a pork belly banh mi and a Saigon coffee. The coffee was good and flavorful. I wasn't able to eat the banh mi until I left and I found out there were no vegetables in it even though the menu listed them as a part of the sandwich :( I still liked the place and the atmosphere!

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    The best Bahn Mi ever! Fresh and flavorful. Delicious coffees as well. Will be back!

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    Great coffee, my favorite is the egg coffee or the saigan- can't wait to try the bahn mi! Fast service and clean ambiance.

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    Full selection of meats
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    Diverse mix of food from cuse back at hotel
    Steak & Rice bowl.

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