Recess Coffee
Coffee shop · Syracuse
About Recess Coffee
En Recess Coffee, te invitamos a disfrutar de un ambiente relajado y acogedor, perfecto para cualquier hora. Ofrecemos café de especialidad, tostado en casa con granos orgánicos, y una deliciosa selección de platos de cafetería. Ven a descubrir un rincón único en Syracuse donde el buen café y la bue...
En Recess Coffee, te invitamos a disfrutar de un ambiente relajado y acogedor, perfecto para cualquier hora. Ofrecemos café de especialidad, tostado en casa con granos orgánicos, y una deliciosa selección de platos de cafetería. Ven a descubrir un rincón único en Syracuse donde el buen café y la buena compañía se dan la mano.
What Customers Say About Recess Coffee
Recess Coffee is a popular Syracuse spot known for its excellent coffee, especially the Mocha Latte and Carmel Coconut Latte. Customers praise the friendly staff, clean environment, and tasty breakfast sandwich options. Expect a wait during busy times, and limited seating inside.
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Tip: Order ahead on weekends due to the number of people. Be aware that the inside space is limited. If you plan to work, the WiFi can be unreliable.
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Recess Coffee is located in Syracuse, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Thornden Park (A 618m) — park in the United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Parks & Gardens
- Westminster Park (A 721m) — park in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- 422 Marshall Street (A 838m) — building on Syracuse University campus
- 727 Comstock Ave (A 935m) — building on Syracuse University campus
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Recess Coffee Syracuse Reviews
One of the best coffee places I've gone to! The banana toffee was an absolute delight, wonderful flavour of banana throughout. 🍌 Will definately return, 10/10 establishment! They also have cute displays for local artists and some seating area although dimly lit and not very conducive for studying
Great place, drinks are always made beautifully. However every time I go there the WiFi does not work :( I really wish they would improve this. Turns me away from there from going to work, which is why I’m usually at cafes.
Very popular coffee spot with great breakfast sandwich options. Bagels are good and the menu has ample options. Highly recommend ordering ahead because of number of people on weekends. Lots of outside seating but space inside is limited. Friendly and helpful service staff. This place is always clean and well-stocked.
Best place to get coffee in the Syracuse area. Out of all the locations this is my favorite! The staff is always very friendly and kind towards the customers and each other! The coffee is strong and very flavorful! I always get a Large Hot Carmel and Coconut Latte. They also have super tasty, cute seasonal drink/food options that change monthly! The coffee shop is also super cute inside with a good amount of comfy seating. Just be ready to wait on your order because this place stays busy!
Update 9/22/24: Friendly atmosphere, wide variety of drinks options. Food was prepared a little on the slow side but it was hot and fresh. We ordered the "Predator" and felt it was a bit heavy on the spicy mustard but overall it was good. Small space on the inside for limited seating. 2yrs ago: Warm and friendly atmosphere with food and drink options for everyone. Espresso chocolate bars were delicious. They offer a nice variety of flavor shots for all of their drinks including a seasonal flavor. Parking may be a problem during peak hours (Friday nights you may have to park on the street and walk). The ramp makes the establishment wheelchair accessible. There is seating indoors, including a private table around the corner from the bathrooms. Staff was friendly and attentive.
I arrived shortly after they opened at 6:00 am, ordering a coffee to start my day. I called it a cortado but it was more like a latte. Still, a great cup. With that, I found a comfy seat in one of the back dining rooms. Laptop set up, wifi connected and I was ready to start cranking out Yelp reviews and working. Fantastic. Later, a bagel sandwich. Oh, my. I'm not sure what they call this monstrosity but it was egg and cheese and ham and ketchup on an everything bagel. Three napkins and delicious. I ended up spending all morning at Recess - six hours. And no one seemed to mind as it never did quite get to capacity. I had a great and productive day. I'll definitely keep this place in my list for future travel to SYR.
Great place to study, work, and enjoy a cup of coffee. I sometimes come here when I have to work late because I really like how peaceful it is in the shop, and its aesthetics are kinda calming. I also see some students studying late here. They have good seating options so you'll surely find a nice little corner.
This spot is a locals favourite and came highly recommended. I’d give them a five for aesthetics. The small-town feel was pleasing to the eyes. However they had limited decaffeinated coffee options so I couldn’t grab a drink. The cookies smelled and tasted good. I’d recommend an early morning hop in
Not in the nicest of neighborhoods but typically the best coffee shops aren't. Artsy themed and cute. Coffee was superb and baked goods were too. We ordered the oatmeal creme pies which mock the Lil Debbie's, peanut butter bar and blueberry muffin. All fresh tasting, moist, and delectable. An iced caramel latte with oat milk, hot turmeric latte with honey, and a hot nutella mocha. If you're in this area. This place is a must.
I enjoy going to Recess and love their coffee. I like to buy the bag and ask them to grind it. They are as ecologically conscious as they can be. I haven't seen plastic straws for a month now. Also, when it's summer it has more spaces to hang out because you can seat on the deck area. I have tried their sweets and they offer gluten free options, and I think sometimes they have vegan desserts too. A lot of students go there to do some work or chill. The staff is kind and friendly.
Very nice House of Coffee ☕, beautifully decorated, clean and well-maintained, great customer service since you walk in, conformable couches, lots of students 😊, lots of different choices on the menu, our bagel sandwiches were awesome, fresh ingredients, beautifully done and also delicious coffee and hot chocolate. Happy customer 😊 thank you guys for the great service.
Stopped in Syracuse for a couple of days and my friend who goes to school there recommended this place — and it did not disappoint! I got an iced caramel latte and it definitely hit the spot — though it was not as sweet as I typically like. I imagine this is a great place for students to go because there’s a ton of seating and also seems like a really inclusive environment. I didn’t try any food, but I was told they had a wide selection.
Very busy business so plan on waiting. The drinks are very good but the bagel breakfast sandwiches need better bagels. The bagels are out of a bag and weren't toasted. Tasted like eating a Lenders bagel but I know it isn't, supposed to be Cassanovia. Parking can be difficult. If you do like coffee you won't be disappointed in their drinks.
I came here with my gf on a busy day and tell you what the only thing thats keeping my review decent is the food its amazing but for the wait it is unbelievably a waste. Two cooks in the back taking their time and talking amongst each other as the line only gets longer. I waited an hour and a half for a small coffee and 2 basic sandwiches. I would only ever suggest coming here when there is nobody because on a busy day it’s a waste of time. It’s crazy how the wait alone can really make the entire experience that much worse.
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