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★★★★★ 4.6 · 100 reseñas

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 e...

Recess Coffee

Coffee shop · Syracuse

4.6 · 1,120 recensioni Google
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Informazioni su 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.

Cosa dicono i clienti di 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.

Piatti popolari

Mocha Latte Carmel and Coconut Latte bagel sandwiches oatmeal creme pies peanut butter bar blueberry muffin banana toffee chocolate croissants

Ideale per

Da soli Affari Informale Locali

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.

Services

📶 WiFi 🌳 Terrasse 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Petit-déjeuner 🍽️ Déjeuner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

Cosa vedere nelle vicinanze

Thornden Park
Patrimonio
A 618m

Thornden Park

parque

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Westminster Park
A 721m

Westminster Park

parque

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422 Marshall Street
A 838m

422 Marshall Street

edificio

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727 Comstock Ave
A 935m

727 Comstock Ave

edificio

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Esplora i dintorni di Recess Coffee

Recess Coffee si trova a Syracuse, circondato da luoghi di interesse culturale e storico. Ecco alcuni dei punti più notevoli nelle vicinanze.

Patrimonio Storico

  • Thornden Park (A 618m) — park in the United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parchi e Giardini

  • Westminster Park (A 721m) — park in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

Altri Luoghi di Interesse

  • 422 Marshall Street (A 838m) — building on Syracuse University campus
  • 727 Comstock Ave (A 935m) — building on Syracuse University campus

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Domande frequenti su Recess Coffee

Recess Coffee si trova in 110 Harvard Pl, Syracuse, NY 13210, Syracuse.
Vicino a Recess Coffee si trovano luoghi di interesse come Thornden Park, Westminster Park, 422 Marshall Street, 727 Comstock Ave.
Recess Coffee offre cucina coffee_shop.
Recess Coffee ha orari di apertura regolari. Consulta il profilo per gli orari aggiornati.
Recess Coffee offre i seguenti servizi: mangiare sul posto, da asporto, consegna.
I piatti più consigliati di Recess Coffee secondo le recensioni dei clienti sono: Mocha Latte, Carmel and Coconut Latte, bagel sandwiches, oatmeal creme pies, peanut butter bar.
Recess Coffee è ideale per mangiare da soli, affari, informale, locali.
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.
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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Joshua Schultz

I am an almost daily frequenter of the Downtown location. This is by far my favorite cafe in the DT Syracuse area. The staff is the friendliest around and always make my wife, son, and I feel like the most important visitors. They go above and beyond in every way. Beyond that, the owners have done a great job with the interior creating a comfortable area without filling it with old couches and tables. Great job Recess Team!

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Miwa B

They added new furniture and seating so there is better availability. Nice place to do homework or hang out with friends. I love their coffee, its not bitter. Staff is fantastic. There are sandwiches and bakery items to grab. Outdoor seating with coverage is available which is perfect. Free wifi. My favorite place that allows for me to relax by myself and do some work.

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Brad Sutliff

This place is awesome! The coffee is good, and has great unique flavors. They offer a cupping class once a month which I highly recommend for anyone who isn't sure what types of coffee they like, or if you just want to know a little more about coffee. Their baked goods are also great. The vegan chocolate chip cookies are the best cookies I've ever eaten, ever. The staff is always friendly and enjoyable as well. They also just renovated and it looks AWESOME!

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Jack Nolan

Such a wonderful place to visit and share with friends. Some of the best conversations of my life have happened at these tables and with those that work there. The coffee is divine. I particularly enjoy a large Nitro Brew. I have experience such incredible service at this location. Travis is always a kind professional. Gabe is a tremendous person who shares much wisdom about Syracuse beyond just the exceptional Recess Coffee. Courtney has been a constant source of enjoyment and phenomenal service. KT always brings a smile and a consistent, strong work ethic. She also is a remarkable conversationalist, should you be blessed with such an opportunity. The owners of Recess made the decision to make great coffee. They also decided to strive for the kind of employee culture that sells their product with efficiency and knowledge. The kind of culture that is a true testament to the eclectic, sensational, loving, and creative neighborhood that is Westcott on its very best day.

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Nandita Ghildyal

Love the coffee, hands down the best in Syracuse. The summer drinks are so refreshing.

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Gabby Singer

I’ve has never had a bad experience here, and every specialty coffee, matcha, and other drink I’ve ordered here has always been beyond delicious! Since I usually order matcha, I can tell you their lattes and any specialty marchas they have are always full of flavor and made extremely well. The staff are very friendly and accommodating!

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Paul McKinley

This place is amazing. Your quintessential college coffee shop. Beautiful, well lit interior. Gorgeous front porch sitting area. The staff was friendly and fast. I love that their default is whole milk for their drinks. So many places are going skim...or soy... And you can't froth those right. Also they're open until midnight so great for late night coffee cravings.

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Mike Mulvoy

Great cozy little coffee shop. Very relaxing and comfortable, perfect find. Coffee is delicious, and the sandwich I had was on point. I forget what it’s called, but it has the egg, ham, and pesto on a croissant. They play great music as well. Perfect place to sit down and read a book in peace.

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Mari Maxon

Recess Coffee is a very nice place. I was able to find the location easily, which for me is a huge +. It was relatively clean (for Wescott anyway) and the barista seemed pretty friendly. My drink was out quickly and tasted great, I also didn’t experience the usual affects I have when I drink coffee. This led me to the conclusion that there was not as much caffeine in it as the drinks I usually get from Starbucks and it was nice to have a clear head after my drink. Overall Recess Coffee is 👍.

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Ann Park

I recently went to Recess Coffee with my daughter who goes there regularly. The staff is so nice and there is a large assortment of drinks and food on the menu. The building is clean and has ample seating inside and out for the large number of people who obviously love this place. Such a great vibe. Will be back again!

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Nisch B

I simply love the coffee and ambiance here! Best place for a stopover when driving past Syracuse.

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Jeff Knapp

Real nice place been going there for years while in Syracuse highly recommend

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Heather Reichert

Delicious coffee with a surprising number of options for brews, milks, and flavors. Charming atmosphere with patio seating. We had our toddler with us for breakfast, and she loved her oatmeal while watching the cars go by. Nestled in a very pretty part of town for a charming sit.

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neil rubi

Really good coffee, really comfortable atmosphere, really friendly staff, really affordable prices. Went every single day i was in Cuse. Only tried one of their food items which was a bacon egg and cheese bagel or something. They added ketchup which is kinda gross in my personal opinion, probably switch that out with hot sauce and you're in business. Don't care enough about that too knock it down a star though. I'll be back when I am back up there.

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Tracy Herman

Fabulous atmosphere, nice crowd, safe neighborhood, friendly professional staff. Healthy menu, FANTASTIC coffee, WiFi, & free filtered chilled water dispenser! Great place for a first meet-up! No pressure from staff to vacate the table as we dined and drank with a wonderful friendly SU freshman Casey who shared a table with us.Our Genz, GenX & Boomer trio shared activism topics, world travel, culture and language conversations. I’d love to be Casey’s mom away from home to feed nourishing meals & offer rides as needed when I’m in town. Should have offered my contact info!

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Kate Lembck

We stumbled upon this gem of a breakfast place searching for coffee on July 4th. Called ahead not realizing they were busy and they answered the phones with their hours! Great first impression. Thankfully they were open but to make this place even more amazing they had a ton of breakfast choices as well as vegan options, which was beyond impressive!. Our coffee and food came out fast, and everything was DELICIOUS! If there was a higher rating than 5 stars they would totally deserve it. Well done and thank you for this awesome experience. You guys rock!

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Ahaqir Ishaq

Great place to get breakfast and coffee and lattes and excellent service!

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Jessica Betelak

Seriously such great coffee, this is where I go to treat myself on rainy or bad days. The food is a hit or miss but I absolutely love the interior of this place, very calm home like space. I wish they have pillows or seat cushions on the chairs though

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Chris White

One of a kind in this day and age. Visit them frequently and tip generously. With love, from Detroit.

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Lena Medina

This coffee house had a great atmosphere, very friendly and efficient staff and a quaint environment. We got two coffees and a smoothie and the PB mocha was smooth and creamy and smoothie you can tell the ingredients were fresh and refreshing. All the sandwiches were a perfect balance of flavor. If we’re ever back in the area we will be sure to make this a mandatory stop!

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Blake Penn

Hoppin java joint in Westcott with great coffee and killer vegan chocolate cake

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Erik Makic

Cozy coffee shop with tasty bagel sandwiches. Slightly expensive, $6 for one bagel sandwich. Good matcha latte and very kind service!

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Tyler Lambrick

This charming café boasted an inviting ambiance, with staff who were both warm and adept. Upon ordering, we indulged in two coffees and a luscious smoothie. The peanut butter mocha exuded a velvety texture, while the smoothie delighted with its evident freshness. Each sandwich showcased a flawless harmony of flavors. Should we find ourselves in the vicinity again, a visit to this establishment will undoubtedly be on our itinerary!

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The have very good coffee, but they also have a variety of vegan pastries and genuinely good Tofurky sandwiches. Their wifi is not bad, about 50mbps Verizon FiOS behind a PF Sense router. It's the most prominent staple of Westcott. They also do coffee deliveries to workplaces and sell their roast nationally. Definitely worth a visit.

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Lauren Wallbank

Coffee was super hot and the french toast bagel has me writing home about - it was that good. I wish I’d taken a picture but it was so amazing it was gone in seconds (I had the CST sandwich - such a great touch with the syrup on the side). Thoughtfully decorated and comfortable, and the playlist was exactly the vibe for a rainy afternoon. Barista was welcoming and thoughtful. Definitely your spot to stop for coffee in Syracuse.

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Nikita Rao Sira

Very cute coffee shop. I love how much flexibility I have in customizing my order and that they have vegan options. I keep experimenting with different flavours and add-ons.

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Traveling Kafka

Cute little coffee shop with selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.

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Kevin Medansky

This is such a great café. I've had a number of the different sandwiches, and they've been cooked fresh and with so much care. It's a cozy spot where you can spend the afternoon in the snow or sit out on the patio during the warmer weather. I can imagine it'd be great to study here too!

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Shawn Smith

Let’s start off by saying I absolutely love Recess Coffee . All the employees are amazing and seem to work very hard! With that being said, I walked in the coffee shop today and it was over 100° in there I literally felt so bad for the employees, you guys must do something to help them stay cool! Let me know if we have to start a collection fund for the employees other than that Recess Coffee you’re amazing but keep the employees cool 😀

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Brett Fenstermacher

Rad little spot! I've seriously been missing being able to a coffee shop and do work inside, so it was awesome to find such an awesome place to do it again! Super friendly, and great coffee!

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Mark Lunsford

Great coffee and fun environment! Highly recommended

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Arnei Billings

Easily my new favorite coffee spot. Although I don't have much of a sweet tooth, their chocolate cake was calling to me, and it was SO good - and like I said, I don't like sweets so I was impressed. Really relaxing energy and great atmosphere.

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Ian Dickerson

Nice little coffee shop with great, comfy, inviting atmosphere any time of the year. It was really nice having this place open late while I was working for my degree. They also just have *really* good coffee. Service is quick and not awkward at all. Everything I like about a coffee shop! The wifi is pretty good too, and the password is written right on the wall so you don't have to ask anybody, lol.

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Jennah C

I love to come to Recess to study or just grab a bagel. I love their paninis for lunch or I’ll grab an everything bagel for a snack. I am not a coffee drinker, but their iced chai or lemonade is great! I usually have to grab a chocolate chip cookie as well! I’m sure I’ll be back many more times until I graduate!

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Wesley Daunis

Great spot for some delicious coffees. Got their Naughty or Nice lattes.... highly recommend.

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Bruce Chamberlin

Just went for the first time today and really liked it. My adult kids had gone several times and said it was their favorite coffee place so we all went together. The 5 of us got peppermint bark lattes, coffee, a peppermint bark hot chocolate, breakfast sandwiches, and cookie and everything was VERY good. We ate there and noticed that there was constant traffic of customers. Most did takeout. At times there was a line several people long but it moved quickly. It's definitely worth checking out.

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Lavender Serendipity

I stopped for a couple minutes and got an espresso milkshake before a tattoo appointment. I never get to come to places like this with such a nice atmosphere and the drink was amazing. The seating options were nice too, there was a cute cubby in a corner with a big window that I wish I had noticed beforehand, past the bathroom. If I lived nearby I’d come here probably twice a day for coffee, you need to try this place.

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Raj

Cozy and cute ambience. The place is always hot and happening. The almond joy latte is my personal favorite. The hot chocolate served here is top notch. Ideal place for students to do their homework for a change. The snacks served here are delicious.

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Alexander K

The light roasts are always fresh and tried the pasties and treats this time and was not disappointed! The muffin and cookies were great.

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K D

We made our first visit in the evening and it was impressive just how busy it was. After we received our coffee, we were not surprised at the amount of customers. The coffee was full flavoured without being bitter. The personnel we interacted with were friendly and patient to answer questions about their product. We were glad we stopped here.

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Anna Bender

Best coffee shop in Syracuse, the only coffee spot I recommend! Their iced lattes never fail and they have the best seasonal drinks in the game. Also amazing sandwiches and food. Plus the atmosphere is everything you want from a local coffee spot. Westcott ❤️ Recess!

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Kimberly “Kim” Klatt

Great Roasters here in Syracuse. Tagging along with my husband on his business trip and we're OG PNW's, so we sniff out coffee like truffle hunters!! We drove up to the Wescott Neighborhood location- LOVED IT!! Everything about this location radiated Seattle/Portland vibe, more like Olympia(which is WAAAY cooler!) I ordered my standard vanilla latte and they we're pulling shots from their Austin's Blend for espresso- Delicious!! Bryan ordered The Wescott Blend which is very similar to Austin's Blend. But, while they both have chocolate and cherry cupping notes what draws them apart is Austin's Blend is smoky dark roast & The Wescott Blend an almondy medium roast; might be a better all day drinker than the bolder Austin's, but who am I to tell you what you like... Haha!! I can honestly say this coffee is Stupid Yummy!! Now! Is the perfect time to enjoy Recess!! Oh!! The sandwiches are pretty tasty too according to my husband- he ordered the turkey on wheat!! ☕🤎☕🤎☕🤎☕🤎

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Tonia Ebert

The coffee was excellent—rich, smooth, and full of flavor. The café is set in a charming old house, giving it a cozy, laid-back vibe with a definite college-town feel. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and while there was a long line when I arrived, it moved quickly and efficiently. A great spot to relax or get a little work done with a quality cup of coffee in hand. Very reasonably priced.

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John Sgarlata

Really?Great place to get breakfast in coffee. Younger crowd but still it's for anybody.

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Samar

Great spot! I got a Turmeric Honey Latte with a hint of cinnamon and pepper (oat milk)… excellent! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

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Brett Daviau

Smooth Syracuse coffee shop and the only thing open in Wescott on a Saturday afternoon. Good panini.

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Tanya G

AMAZING espresso, great atmosphere, friendly team. Loved turmeric honey latte. Tried turmeric before, but never with coffee. Apparently taste is good

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Jordan Colaruotolo

Recess is my favorite place in Westcott. Great coffee and a nice selection of light fare and baked goods. Really friendly staff. Lots of really comfortable seating in a unique and inviting space. Pretty fast internet, but this is a popular place so sometimes you will encounter a bottleneck. If you are used to chains, fancy coffee drinks might take a bit longer then you are used to. Suck it up, its worth it. Recess is a place to relax and chill. Sit back and enjoy. Front deck is great for people watching and stranger judging.

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Peter Schwarz

Great coffee, good little pastries and stuff, quiet-ish area to work. <3

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KASTURI BARDE

Lovely lil cafe with great drinks, sandwiches and small bites. A favorite as a student and 3 yrs after graduating I still return whenever I’m in Syracuse.

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Brittany Lopato

had a great time. this coffee house is so cute. the drink was awesome

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Fern Crossway

My favorite cafe in Syracuse! The location in Westcott has a much better atmosphere than the one in downtown. It can get crowded during the semester but there are a variety of seating areas including a front room, a back room with a large couch, a few little nooks, and a covered porch. There are a few vegan options for food including baked goods, avocado toast, bagels with vegan butter, peanut butter, avocado, or jam. There are traditional coffee/espresso drinks, smoothies, and tea. They also have the best thai iced tea in town, and a lot of fun syrups to try. I recommend getting a latte with lavender syrup and oat milk, a latte with hazelnut syrup and oat milk, or a London fog with oat milk.

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Anna Hennessey

Fast pleasant service and really tasty coffee!! ❤️

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Alyssa Hesse

One of my favorite coffee spots to take a walk to a little ways off SU campus and explore the Westcott area. I've always had good experiences here; baristas have always been helpful and nice. It can get busy, with limited seating inside. The tables outside are great when the weather is nice (would recommend if you have a larger group). As a heads up, food (i.e., sandwiches) do take a little longer to get at the counter than drinks. Like their mocha and lattes!

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Kim M

Could not get enough of this place. Such a cool atmosphere. Delicious coffee options. Huge selection of crafted teas and coffees.

Mr. Monopoly
Mr. Monopoly

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

Abbie Espersen
Abbie Espersen

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.

jose chicas
jose chicas

If you visit Syracuse. You must drop by and have one of their many coffee selections

Rhia Jarvis
Rhia Jarvis

One of my favorite coffee shops in Syracuse! Music and chatter inside can be a little loud for me, but seating outside is usually available and volume level is very reasonable. I love hanging out here.

Danny Gessner
Danny Gessner

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.

Tiffani Dean
Tiffani Dean

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!

Stephen Mitchell
Stephen Mitchell

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.

Bruce InCharlotte
Bruce InCharlotte

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.

quynh bui
quynh bui

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.

Yomi Ade
Yomi Ade

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

Donnella “Donnie Monk” Monk
Donnella “Donnie Monk” Monk

Always a great time. I have never experienced a coffee shop for 3 years plus that continues to amaze me and surprise me with new coffee and recipes. Very authentic

Baro Carb
Baro Carb

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.

Anita L.
Anita L.

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.

Narine Harut
Narine Harut

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.

lokesh paduchuri
lokesh paduchuri

One of the best Mocha Latte I had all my life. They have a nice savory menu to add to that awesome coffee. Free wifi and a good environment to spend sometime. Will be back here for sure.

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Hugh Dunn

Great spot, decent coffee, but getting an espresso drink takes ages. No matter how many people are working, or how many people are in line, they seem to only ever have one person using the espresso machine. And after 3 days in a row coming here, I can safely say that none of the people working the espresso machine are ever interested in working efficiently. Today I waited almost 10 minutes for a drink, and in that time they made only 2 drinks. I've never been to a coffee shop that's so consistently slow.

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Dave Wright

We stopped for a quick cup of coffee. Unfortunately so did the rest of Syracuse lol. Quality was great! Coffee was made perfectly and the food we ordered was spot on. My only complaint was that it was busy and the shop didn't feel like it was built to handle that type of capacity. Not entirely their fault and please by no means do I mean to talk you out of stopping by, it's definitely worth it.

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Amelia Bittel

TL; dr ethical, treat their employees well, so good work within the community. Highly recommend stopping in for coffee if you're looking for a small, local coffee shop for your cuppa instead of one from a giant corporation. I'll admit, I used to greatly dislike this place. I'd had not so good experiences with employees in the past at other locations, and they seemed like coffee elitists. Instead, I chose Cafe Kubal as my regular place. I loved their coffee and their employees seemed like genuine, happy people that took the time to get to know and remember their regulars. Back then, I really only cared about the customer service end. Since then, I've become much more socially and politically conscious (yes, that matters here). In the past several years I've watched as Matt (the owner of Kubal) has relentlessly pushed the expansion of his business at the expense of his product, his customer service and his employees. The baristas went from friendly and chatty to quiet and sometimes even kind of mean. During the pandemic, one barista that I had previously thought I had a good relationship with suddenly turned rude and dismissive, refusing to allow ordering at the door versus on their website (the website wasn't allowing me to put the order through and the sign on their door clearly said that you could order at the door if you were willing to wait for your order). I found out about a year later that all of this was likely due to Matt's abysmal treatment of said employees. I won't go into details about that, but needless to say, they had reasons to be upset (though come on folks, don't take it out on customers, please!) All of that being said, I've spoken with Recess employees, former employees, and customers, and most of them had good things to say. Employees were happy with their treatment and work environment and customers were happy with the service and product. I support them for their ethics, work in the community, and how they treat their customers and employees. I regularly buy coffee there when I'm in the area and encourage anyone else looking to buy local to give them a shot.

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Amy

I know a lot of people looooveeee their coffee. However, I've tried many roasts and most seem overly bitter to me. The Guatemalan was my favorite in that it didn't seem to possess this quality. (Update: Ethiopian is good too.) I don't mind coming here in the summer, as the place itself is fairly large and spread out. It has a unique vibe and friendly staff. Even though I am not the biggest fan of their coffee, I have tried a decent selection of food items (none of which were disappointing). Food is certainly tasty. If you want any kind of bagel or bagel sandwich, go in the morning. They have run out multiple times. When the school year hits, however, I avoid this place like the plague. It's a sea of students, most of whom take up the precious seating that exists and hog it for hours on end. It becomes a near anxiety attack just going inside, as it's just filled with people. Forget eating when there's no place to sit down. And since I don't love their coffee, it just loses appeal all around. The location is good though, and a lot of people really do enjoy the product more than I do. Check it out, but be aware that the college season is miserable. Kudos to the staff for doing such a great job, too.

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Gauri Mahajan

I went here with my friends, we had mocha latte, hot chocolates, and chocolate cake. They have a decent pricing for most of their menu and lots of varieties for their drinks. The atmosphere was cozy and bustling like it should early morning.

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Jessica Cayer

The coffee is pretty good! The service is excellent. :-)

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Meghan Fletcher

The coffee here was okay. There was a decent wait to order and then another wait for your order. The staff we interacted with were very friendly. There was a lot of space both inside and outside to enjoy your coffee and to sit. There were a decent amount of outlets around as well. They had some sandwiches on the menu and a cheesecake in the display case. They had alternative milks and had vegan substitutes for protein as well. They proudly displayed an LGBTQ+ flag in their entry way and had adorable pronoun and other pins available for sale. They also had bagged coffee for sale if you were interested. Would be a great place to get some work done.

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De'Andra Taylor

Recess coffee is really popular. Which makes sense because they serve great food & drinks. Because of this, it’s not uncommon to see a long line out the door. I recommend having some sort of coffee only service window to mitigate wait times and long lines. It would probably drum up coffee sales even more.

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Sara

Stopped here on the way through Syracuse a few weeks ago. I got an iced oat milk latte and gluten free muffin - both which were tasty. My only complaint was the line was out the door and the organization of people was a bit chaotic. But it was also a holiday weekend right around when school resumed. I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in town.

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Atharva Sathaye (yash)

The inside seating is very limited and usually is full. There are enough tables outside and usually are available. It's a little on the costlier side.

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Chan Komagan

Great local neighborhood cafe with good bagels and coffee. Wish they played some background music though. On the weekend go here before 9 as it gets crowded.

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Sulaiman “Almjdhdhe” Alm

This coffee place is different than many other coffee places in terms of ambience, which makes the experience in it nice. It looks like a house 🏠. The black coffee is average. The latte is nice. The service is not bad.

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Christopher Dere

A nice coffee Café with food. We had the Predator panini and the Gamechanger (beyond burger) and Cappuccino with soy. The food was very good. My wife took half the panini to eat late. Personally, I think the selection of drink options are too large. That is just me. You can't try to make everyone happy. We also bought their seasonal coffee - Campfire - for doing pour over at home. We think it would be a nice place to hangout with friends - inside or outside - and have good coffee!! We were surprised by the guality of the Almond Honduran Chocolate. Next time, we will buy some more when we stop in.

Elizabeth Campbell
Elizabeth Campbell

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.

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K D

A good place for breakfast .The Latte and the blueberry smoothie is high recommended .Also recommend the everything bagel with Spinach egg and pesto Lots of parking options.

Sulagna Sen
Sulagna Sen

Really nice coffee place vibes. Kinda busy so I have had to wait for my order many a times. Have always been a fan of their chocolate croissants!

Steven Quinn
Steven Quinn

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.

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TS

I've been coming here since I was a college student in 2007 and you guys have always made my favorite lattes in the whole wide world. Nowadays I go downtown but I was at Westcott yesterday and stopped in for a latte. SEVEN employees, three customers - I still waited over 15 minutes for a latte... no one apologized or explained what the holdup was I was just expected to wait 15 minutes for a latte even though they were completely dead and they had two employees for every customer present in the store. Maybe they were training new employees since school is starting soon? Maybe they just don't care about me as a customer? Maybe it was just like a lazy day? I don't know, an explanation would have been helpful...or a sign. The location downtown will get you a latte in under 5 minutes no matter how busy it is, and the lattes are just as tasty. I want to love the Westcott location like I did when I was a college student but the service is SLOW and there's no sense of urgency. When I'm downtown I know they're trying to get me my drink fast, I can tell in how they move, and I value that. I know these are first world problems and I feel dumb complaining that my latte took too long but here I am 😅

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Nicholas Ross

Ordered a simple egg on croissant and nothing else they said 8.00! That seems pricey. The receipt they gave me was not even itemized.

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Alec Baxt

Well prepared drinks. Very friendly service. The baked goods mostly feel like cheap dates; high in sugar and low in interesting, healthy, quality ingredients. Despite a lengthy line every weekend, they still haven't figured out how to get you a coffee in less than 15 minutes on a Saturday or Sunday.

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Donnie

I like it here but they're often out of things I want. I've been there a bunch of times and they've never had the bagel type I want and several other things. Overall it's a nice spot to study and grab some coffe. The couches are comfy and I can usually find somewhere to park myself. But when I go there hungry most of the time I leave disappointed.

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Matty Mac

Recess has the feel of a classic coffee house with a casual vibe. Plenty of seating, a nice menu, and free wifi! I understand and respect what they're going for but there were a couple of things that stuck with me. Unfortunately, they were out of all dairy products when I arrived. In the grand scheme of things this was only a slight disappointment. I didn't factor this into my rating because sometimes things happen. That said, I would 100% send an employee to the nearest grocery store to stock up for the day. Sadly, my espresso was under extracted, sour, and acidic. I also couldn't help but notice some of the staff loudly complaining about a few things. I've only been here once, so my experience could be, and probably is, an anomaly.

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Kayla Ferris

Cute spot. Food was good overall. A bit disappointed with the service, though. I ordered an iced tea and got a hot tea. Asked if they had hashbrowns, cashier said yes but didn't tell me they would be added to my sandwich. Waited 20 minutes for my hashbrown before someone told me it was on the sandwich.

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Anna Leader

Wish I could rate this neighborhood coffee shop more highly. My cappuccino was scalding, and I burned my mouth and had to wait about 15 mins for it to be cool enough to drink. My husband's peanut butter latte was undrinkable, with the flavors way too strong. Maybe it was just an inexperienced staff member on duty? But we left quite disappointed.

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Nina Janke

waited 50 minutes for a single subpar egg sandwich. had i known it was gonna take that long, i wouldn’t have ordered one. i work in this industry and i cannot understand why something like this would take that long

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Brian Baker

Very good coffee (5stars coffee). - Sad part, I was charged $19 for two drinks. Amazing how the young lady at the register believed that I would tip them $13 for two coffees. Unknowingly she took my cash and didn’t say a word. They basically stole and their integrity is at very very low standards.

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Earth Mike

I've never once had good beans from here after more than a decade. Their beans are rarely roasted uniformly, and all their coffees taste the same. Their lightest roast is too dark for me. One of the best atmospheres and service, their esspresso is always good and their other food items are great.

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Kaileigh Belcamino

Adorable little joint. Visual vibes are great, but if you want friendly staff, go to the Tipp Hill location. We came 3 hours before close and the cashier was rude when we asked if the kitchen was still open. Upon receiving our food, it was poorly done. With the rising cost, you'd expect at least decent quality. Drinks were ok. The later hours were convenient but not enjoyable when the staff acts like they're closing at 7 instead of 10. If you want a genuine, nice coffeehouse experience, go to Tipp!

David Silva
David Silva

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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samantha dixon

The staff was rude if they knew you then it was ok but since it was my first time i was treated Poorly waited 40 minutes for 1 drink i will NEVER return!!!! I wish i could give no stars

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