Recess Coffee House & Roastery
Coffee Shop$$$$
Syracuse
Ranked #3 for coffee shops in Syracuse
"my favorite espresso place in Syracuse"(17 Tips)
"We love #LocalRoasters and we Love Recess."(2 Tips)
"My recommendation is york style hot chocolate with extra mocha!"(9 Tips)
"CRAZY SHAWN"(2 Tips)
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Want to confirm that they DO take credit cards now using Square. This is my favorite espresso place in Syracuse definitely recommend it.
My favorite place in Syracuse - I always make sure to stop in and get their coffee whenever I'm in town. So many delicious drinks and so so so many good vegan options. Tasty vegan baked goods too!
Best coffee around! Is a little hidden, but is a great find. Plenty of varieties of coffee to try like the York or Nutella coffee.
Cori CarlAugust 24, 2017Cute spot with wifi, plugs, bike parking, and a good menu. The only drawback is the serious echo, making it one of the loudest coffee shops I've encountered.
Lots of vegan baked goods, and a surprisingly delicious and filling Tofurky sandwich with veganaise, avocado and mustard. Very nice place to chill if you are in Westcott.
The hot chocolates are absolutely amazing here! For a warm day, get the cold brewed coffee and a cookie (all the pastries are vegan, too!)- SyracuseFirstNovember 24, 2013We love #LocalRoasters and we Love Recess. In the #westcottNation. the crazy shawn is a popular item. I love the coffee and oatmeal raison cookies.
They know coffee. The ambience is great for work or play. Good service. Don't forget to write something in their scrapbook. ✏
Bhanu ReddyJune 5, 2014It's more than coffee, you have to try Avocado shake! You will be in love with that, I bet you !!
Great place to hang out! Then, bring a bag of freshly roasted, organic, free trade coffee beans home...Westcott Blend is awesome!
Excellent place to cosy up with a book and a hot cuppa coffee. Especially love their specialty lattes- You can sit here all day. Also, there's sometimes no place to sit – because other people can sit here all day.
- Most drinks here are perfect. Especially loved the homemade chai and !eggnog latte... Best coffee in Syracuse
iSchoolSUApril 16, 2013At night, this place is hoppin'! Head over in the early evening to snag a table and some caffeine and settle in to get some work done for a few hours.
Russ WakelinAugust 12, 2014The coffee and hot chocolate are both fantastic. Can get crowded, there is not always space to sit.
Colin PughNovember 3, 2013been going here since 2007, how the coffee shop has evolved into Syracuse's best has been enjoyable to witness =)- You get excellent hot chocolate! My recommendation is york style hot chocolate with extra mocha!
Oatmeal Raisin cookies! introduce yourself to Adam, Jesse, Graham, or Jay. Really nice people. Voted #2 college coffee shop in America.- SyracuseFirstJuly 7, 2012Adam and Jesse shoot lightening! Drink their incredible coffee, enjoy a delectable baked good, stay a while! (they've got free wi-fi, too)
- Stop in and see the makeover. New paint, some new furniture. Same cheer, love and good coffee
Kristy BlakelyAugust 25, 2013Love the iced mocha with a shot of cherry...get it with coffee ice cubes!
Barrie CohnSeptember 8, 2011Always try and make a stop here when I'm up in Syracuse. BEST coffee I have ever had.
The s'mores cupcake might be the best cupcake I've ever eaten.
- Tofurky sandwiches with veganaise pretty much sums it all up. A nice affordable place to sit though.
Kelsie TestaSeptember 18, 2011Try a pumpkin pie latte: just as good (maybe better) as Starbucks, but half the price!
In the summertime, the porch here is my favorite place to read & work
Michele MaciejewskiOctober 14, 2010Awesome front porch and they have free wifi.... Makes up for so-so coffee
Try the Dirty Chai. It's a little peace of heaven
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Recess Coffee House & Roastery
110 Harvard Pl (btwn Wescott St & Cambridge St)
Syracuse, NY 13210
United States
Syracuse, NY 13210
United States
Recess is a business that's passionate about providing a unique experience to everyone that steps through our door or buys our products at grocery stores or restaurants. We roast our own organically grown and fairly traded coffee and we bake all of our baked goods (primarily vegan) from scratch
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(315) 410-0090
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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