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Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots
Darwin is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

1. Darwin

8.4
211 N Clinton St (S Clinton St), Syracuse, NY
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Syracuse · 23 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: The best sandwiches in Central New York.

Pastabilities is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

2. Pastabilities

8.8
311 S Franklin St, Syracuse, NY
Italian Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: Come here for lunch! Cafeteria-style dine-in or take-out, with pastas made to order, a great salad selection, and daily specials. Classy, delicious, and a good value.

Sparky Town is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

3. Sparky Town

324 Burnet Ave (at Catherine St.), Syracuse, NY
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: Sparky Town is at the intersection of natural food and comfort food

The Burger Joint is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

4. The Burger Joint

2700 James St, Syracuse, NY
Burger Joint · Eastwood · 16 tips and reviews

Bethany J.Bethany Jude: Awesome and huge burgers at a great price. The fact they have delivery is even better. Food always shows up nice and hot! Great service and friendly staff.

Eva's European Sweets is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

5. Eva's European Sweets

9.0
1305 Milton Ave, Syracuse, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Gina M.Gina Masullo: I love that place. The pierogies are fabulous, as our the cabbage rolls.

6. Riley's

8.5
312 Park St (at Whitwell Dr.), Syracuse, NY
Gastropub · 14 tips and reviews

Eric H.Eric Hinman: One of the best kept secrets in Syracuse. Menu changes daily. Irish fries & banana pudding are staples. Can't go wrong w/ their fish & chips.

7. Dark Horse Tavern

7.7
4312 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY
American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: If you like your burger prepared the way you ordered it, this is the ONLY place to go.

8. Dosa Grill

8.4
4467 E Genesee St (at Erie Blvd), Syracuse, NY
Indian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Brett A.Brett Africk: Lunch Buffet, M-S 11:30am-2:30pm; Sunday "Brunch Buffet" 12n-3pm

King David's Restaurant is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

9. King David's Restaurant

7.9
317 Towne Dr, Fayetteville, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: Vegetarian Dinner for Two!

King David's Restaurant is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

10. King David's Restaurant

129 Marshall St, Syracuse, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ray F.Ray Foss: Great hummus/falafel plates. The baba ganoush will be made vegan if you ask.

New Century Vietnamese Restaurant is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

11. New Century Vietnamese Restaurant

8.3
518 Kirkpatrick St (Park St.), Syracuse, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Steve M.Steve Masiclat: Believe it or not Vietnamese Ginger wings are better than Buffalo hot wings. Try them!

12. China Road

7.4
2204 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: Lunch specials are tasty and inexpensive, though they lean toward the typical Chinese-American side of things.

Bleu Monkey Cafe is one of Syracuse's Best Lunch Spots.

13. Bleu Monkey Cafe

7.8
147 Marshall St (btwn S Crouse Ave & University Ave), Syracuse, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: Noodle bowls at lunchtime are the best! Get your choice of broth, noodle, and meat/tofu.

14. bc Restaurant

247 W Fayette St (Btw S Franklin and S Clinton. St), Syracuse, NY
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: The standard for a high-end professional lunch downtown. Check out Pastabilities for something a bit more casual.