Cafe Blue
Coffee shop · Syracuse
About Cafe Blue
Cafe Blue is a local Syracuse favorite, offering a delightful café experience with a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 130 reviews. We specialize in breakfast and lunch, serving up delicious options alongside our great coffee, desserts, and extensive tea selection. Enjoy our local specialty, whether...
Cafe Blue is a local Syracuse favorite, offering a delightful café experience with a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 130 reviews. We specialize in breakfast and lunch, serving up delicious options alongside our great coffee, desserts, and extensive tea selection. Enjoy our local specialty, whether you choose to dine in, take your order to go, or relax at our outdoor seating area. We are wheelchair accessible and welcome solo diners looking for a comfortable spot to work on their laptops. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 2 PM. Please note we are closed on Mondays.
What Customers Say About Cafe Blue
Cafe Blue is a Syracuse gem with a cute vibe, friendly staff, and delicious coffee. Customers rave about the baked goods, breakfast, and lunch items. The atmosphere is perfect for work or catching up with friends. Some find it pricey or inconsistent.
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Tip: Try their seasonal coffee flavors and day-old baked goods for $1. Get there early if you plan to work, as it gets busy.
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Cafe Blue Syracuse Reviews
What a cute little place! I heard about this place by checking out the art work from our local Lady Jacqueline Colello. She is the most talented muralist I know so I had to check out the work she did for the cafe. This place is so quaint, welcoming, and just absolutely adorable. The satisfying coffee aroma that welcomes you when you enter is the perfect start. Everything is very nicely displayed, clean, and organized. I unfortunately did not have time to say and had to get everything togo. So I did not get a chance to sit and enjoy what looked like very comfortable seating options they had available both inside and outside. I was very hungry to got a few options that I new I would have to share with the kids when I got home. I went on a Thursday afternoon (8/17) and had very little wait in line to order. I ordered the savory avocado toast with an over easy egg, the BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato), the blueberry crew salad, and the caramel latte cream puff to eat, and a iced latte with lavender to drink. Everything is made fresh so I did have to wait a little but absolutely worth the wait. This also gave me a chance to look around and take a peek at the beautiful art work and stunning blueberries and flowers painted on the walls. When everything was done they call your name. Everything was very well packaged and my coffee had a hand written note on it that absolutely made my day. All the food used fresh ingredients perfect for a light and refreshing lunch. I unfortunately didn't check and make sure I got everything and didn't receive my cream puff so I don't know how that was but it looked delicious in the store. This was my mistake so it didn't ruin my day or the delicious enjoyment I had with the rest of my items. Frankly it will give me a nice excuse to go back and try just the pasties next time. In all a great little cafe that I will definitely return to and next time with more time to sit and enjoy the cafe seating.
Back again! The August specials 🔥🔥🔥 I had the blueberry pancake latte this morning and it was perfect. Their new birthday breakfast burrito with their house made chipotle sauce is perfect. No notes. Also bought some almond croissants and chocolate croissants last weekend. 🫠
I love this place so much!! There is not a bad word to be said about it! The food is great, and coffee is soo good. And I love supporting a local business 🤩🤩 amazing staff that write the cutest notes on the coffee cups when you get it to go!!
We stopped on a whim as we are not local, and I must say, super pleased! The staff was a super sweet, and the coffee is awesome! I go this cold brew, nitro, not 100% sure the full name, but the wonderful woman at the counter told me what it was, and o man... If we didn't love two hours away. From a non local, to anyone, definitely recommend. Also the food looked amazing, while we didn't get any it looked awesome and presentation does matter so kudos! Not only all the above but my happy message on my cup made my morning :)
When I was about to give up on coffee, I tried one of their specials with cinnamon and it was absolutely delicious! I also ate one of the best almond croissants I’ve ever had! Will definitely go back! Plenty of free parking spots.
Wonderful place across the board: from food and drink quality; atmosphere is quiet with some chatter, perfect to do work or catch up with friends; and excellent and fast service, this place is a hidden gem.
Today was my first visit, and I absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was adorable, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the food/drink I bought was DELICIOUS! I love the little notes on the coffee cups! Adds a beautiful touch ♥️ I will definitely be stopping back very soon!!
What a delight this place is! Cute on the inside with nice calm, welcoming vibes. The staff was super nice and patient , it was my first time there so I took a bit to look over the menu and at the sweets and no one at any point seemed annoyed by this... I went for lunch and left with a couple other goodies. For lunch we both ordered the chicken & the fig, my fiancee ordered his with provolone instead of Brie, boy was it Delicious! Loved the mix of sweet and savory. The brie cheese gave it a creamy element as well which was just delightful. I also ordered a chai tea latte which was delicious as well, they even write cute little notes on the cup, a great personal touch. I also had a chocolate hazelnut croissant which was amazing, definitely getting one again, my kids had a cookies and cream cupcake and a strawberry crunch cupcake, they both said they were great. All in all I'm happy to have a good cafe on the north side, not many on this side of town unless you go downtown which can be a pain. I'll definitely be a regular here and can't wait to try more items on their menu! Update to my recent review, I went again today and had the best latte of my life! On their specials board They had a pistachio honey latte, hands down the best latte I've ever had. I'm also a huge fan of pistachio and honey, put those in a combo and apparently I'm sold.
My absolute favorite spot for coffee and some food. Their seasonal coffee flavors are seriously the best, the little messages on the cups make my day, their day old baked good for $1 are impossible to beat. Their selection of breakfast foods or baked goods is always top notch. They have energy balls that are also delicious and now some of my favorite quick snacks. Beautiful cafe, service is always incredible and the staff rocks.
I recently visited a new cafe in Syracuse, and I must say, the interior was clean and nicely designed. It would be even better to enjoy the seating outside when the weather is good. I really liked the sandwich, although it would have been nicer if it came with more vegetables or had a slightly larger portion. Additionally, the cafe offers ample parking space, which is a convenient bonus. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I hope my feedback helps others considering a visit.
What a delight this place is! Cute on the inside with nice calm, welcoming vibes. The staff was super nice and patient , it was my first time there so I took a bit to look over the menu and at the sweets and no one at any point seemed annoyed by this... I went for lunch and left with a couple other goodies. For lunch we both ordered the chicken & the fig, my fiancee ordered his with provolone instead of Brie, boy was it Delicious! Loved the mix of sweet and savory. The brie cheese gave it a creamy element as well which was just delightful. I also ordered a chai tea latte which was delicious as well, they even write cute little notes on the cup, a great personal touch. I also had a chocolate hazelnut croissant which was amazing, definitely getting one again, my kids had a cookies and cream cupcake and a strawberry crunch cupcake, they both said they were great. All in all I'm happy to have a good cafe on the north side, not many on this side of town unless you go downtown which can be a pain. I'll definitely be a regular here and can't wait to try more items on their menu! Update to my recent review, I went again today and had the best latte of my life! On their specials board They had a pistachio honey latte, hands down the best latte I've ever had. I'm also a huge fan of pistachio and honey, put those in a combo and apparently I'm sold.
My absolute favorite spot for coffee and some food. Their seasonal coffee flavors are seriously the best, the little messages on the cups make my day, their day old baked good for $1 are impossible to beat. Their selection of breakfast foods or baked goods is always top notch. They have energy balls that are also delicious and now some of my favorite quick snacks. Beautiful cafe, service is always incredible and the staff rocks.
I recently visited a new cafe in Syracuse, and I must say, the interior was clean and nicely designed. It would be even better to enjoy the seating outside when the weather is good. I really liked the sandwich, although it would have been nicer if it came with more vegetables or had a slightly larger portion. Additionally, the cafe offers ample parking space, which is a convenient bonus. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I hope my feedback helps others considering a visit.
What a cute little place! I heard about this place by checking out the art work from our local Lady Jacqueline Colello. She is the most talented muralist I know so I had to check out the work she did for the cafe. This place is so quaint, welcoming, and just absolutely adorable. The satisfying coffee aroma that welcomes you when you enter is the perfect start. Everything is very nicely displayed, clean, and organized. I unfortunately did not have time to say and had to get everything togo. So I did not get a chance to sit and enjoy what looked like very comfortable seating options they had available both inside and outside. I was very hungry to got a few options that I new I would have to share with the kids when I got home. I went on a Thursday afternoon (8/17) and had very little wait in line to order. I ordered the savory avocado toast with an over easy egg, the BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato), the blueberry crew salad, and the caramel latte cream puff to eat, and a iced latte with lavender to drink. Everything is made fresh so I did have to wait a little but absolutely worth the wait. This also gave me a chance to look around and take a peek at the beautiful art work and stunning blueberries and flowers painted on the walls. When everything was done they call your name. Everything was very well packaged and my coffee had a hand written note on it that absolutely made my day. All the food used fresh ingredients perfect for a light and refreshing lunch. I unfortunately didn't check and make sure I got everything and didn't receive my cream puff so I don't know how that was but it looked delicious in the store. This was my mistake so it didn't ruin my day or the delicious enjoyment I had with the rest of my items. Frankly it will give me a nice excuse to go back and try just the pasties next time. In all a great little cafe that I will definitely return to and next time with more time to sit and enjoy the cafe seating.
First time here. Loved it. Had the special of the week, the chiabata, egg, gouda, caramelized sandwich. Was incredibly tasty. Cappuccino was great. Atmosphere very cozy. I'll be back.
Back again! The August specials 🔥🔥🔥 I had the blueberry pancake latte this morning and it was perfect. Their new birthday breakfast burrito with their house made chipotle sauce is perfect. No notes. Also bought some almond croissants and chocolate croissants last weekend. 🫠
Small place but warm and inviting. Staff are very friendly and work quickly. Coffee selection is great. Decor is nice.
I love this place so much!! There is not a bad word to be said about it! The food is great, and coffee is soo good. And I love supporting a local business 🤩🤩 amazing staff that write the cutest notes on the coffee cups when you get it to go!!
We stopped on a whim as we are not local, and I must say, super pleased! The staff was a super sweet, and the coffee is awesome! I go this cold brew, nitro, not 100% sure the full name, but the wonderful woman at the counter told me what it was, and o man... If we didn't love two hours away. From a non local, to anyone, definitely recommend. Also the food looked amazing, while we didn't get any it looked awesome and presentation does matter so kudos! Not only all the above but my happy message on my cup made my morning :)
When I was about to give up on coffee, I tried one of their specials with cinnamon and it was absolutely delicious! I also ate one of the best almond croissants I’ve ever had! Will definitely go back! Plenty of free parking spots.
Wonderful place across the board: from food and drink quality; atmosphere is quiet with some chatter, perfect to do work or catch up with friends; and excellent and fast service, this place is a hidden gem.
Today was my first visit, and I absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was adorable, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the food/drink I bought was DELICIOUS! I love the little notes on the coffee cups! Adds a beautiful touch ♥️ I will definitely be stopping back very soon!!
Great new spot! Amazing coffee, baked goods, and breakfast and lunch items. They write inspiring quotes on their to go cups, which just brightens my day! The staff is always friendly.
Cute vibe. They have a nice baked goods selection and a small variety of food. I got the vanilla iced latte and a Turkey panini sandwich, both were excellent! Service was great. There is seating indoors and outside.
I love this place! Perfect place to do some work on a Saturday/Sunday morning. Place sometimes gets pretty busy, so if you’re planning on getting some work done there- try to get there earlier if possible! Staff is very friendly.
Very surprised by Cafe Blue. It’s a great place in a strange location. Huge inside with a lot of seating and space to work on your computer. I worked in outside seating in the sun. Ordered espresso, which was pretty good. Looking forward to coming back and trying their different coffee roasts
My friend and I found this place and loved it! I have been back once already. The atmosphere is very cute and cheery.
Found this place by accident when my friend and I needed a pick me up of caffeine and a small bite. The atmosphere was great, it was roomy and had a lot of seating. The food was delicious and so we're our drinks. The line was long, but moved very quickly, and our food arrived within a few minutes. We were impressed. I'll definitely go back when I'm in the area.
They make their flavors in house! Love the pistachio latte. There is frequently a line on the weekend- but for good reason And as a weird aside, I cant get over how cute their bathrooms are.
I love this place! Perfect place to do some work on a Saturday/Sunday morning. Place sometimes gets pretty busy, so if you’re planning on getting some work done there- try to get there earlier if possible! Staff is very friendly.
Very surprised by Cafe Blue. It’s a great place in a strange location. Huge inside with a lot of seating and space to work on your computer. I worked in outside seating in the sun. Ordered espresso, which was pretty good. Looking forward to coming back and trying their different coffee roasts
The mocha latte was amazing, so smooth and the chocolate did not taste artificial. The sandwich was good a little dry but the flavor was good. The avo toast is plated so pretty. Very good. Was excited to try a pastry but did not have a big selection.
The mocha latte was amazing, so smooth and the chocolate did not taste artificial. The sandwich was good a little dry but the flavor was good. The avo toast is plated so pretty. Very good. Was excited to try a pastry but did not have a big selection.
Love the cafe, awesome atmosphere and options of foods and drinks. Was a little disappointed with this order. Had paid extra to have fruit on my yogurt only to see it was literally 1 strawberry cut up. I also ordered a small latte that was not even full. Tasted good but was just disappointed with the price point and what I was served Please note the picture of my yogurt had too more slices before I had taken the photo lol
The atmosphere here is absolutely amazing and the space itself is beautiful. The chai was delicious and the croissant the perfect amount of soft and crispyness. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. The food and drinks are worth coming for, but I hope the staff can match the quality of the products with a warmer attitude.
Love the cafe, awesome atmosphere and options of foods and drinks. Was a little disappointed with this order. Had paid extra to have fruit on my yogurt only to see it was literally 1 strawberry cut up. I also ordered a small latte that was not even full. Tasted good but was just disappointed with the price point and what I was served Please note the picture of my yogurt had too more slices before I had taken the photo lol
The atmosphere here is absolutely amazing and the space itself is beautiful. The chai was delicious and the croissant the perfect amount of soft and crispyness. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. The food and drinks are worth coming for, but I hope the staff can match the quality of the products with a warmer attitude.
Went here for the first time on Saturday for a Galentine’s date. It was extremely busy. So much so that parking was basically non-existent, and the line was literally outside of the building. Was there from 10:30-12:30, and it was just as busy when we left. The place is super cute with lovely decor. The oats cafe blue was great; however, the berry in love matcha was such a let down. Very flavorless. My friend enjoyed her vanilla draft latte and chocolate hazelnut croissant.
We’ve been coming here for a while and it used to be decent food and consistently made but always pricey. The last two times they messed up our order and didn’t offer to fix it. $32 for two small breakfast sandwiches (that weren’t made correctly) and one drip coffee is just wrong. Service is polite depending on who you get but they don’t offer anything to fix wrong orders. I’m not usually one to write bad reviews but they need to step it up here.
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