Guidebook for Syracuse
Essentials
The closest grocery store, within walking distance. It's a little dingy, but they have all the basics.
Nojaim Brothers Super Market
301 Gifford StreetThe closest grocery store, within walking distance. It's a little dingy, but they have all the basics.
This is our local grocery store of choice -- nice produce and organic food sections, and a hot bar if you don't feel like cooking.
23 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Wegmans
4256 James StThis is our local grocery store of choice -- nice produce and organic food sections, and a hot bar if you don't feel like cooking.
Our favorite corner store! Huge (cheap) beer selection for such a small place.
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Now & Later
620 Ulster StOur favorite corner store! Huge (cheap) beer selection for such a small place.
Cute, neighborhood organic food co-op close to the bike shop.
14 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Syracuse Cooperative Market
618 Kensington RdCute, neighborhood organic food co-op close to the bike shop.
GREEN PLANET GROCERY
3514 W Genesee StHealth foods store close to other shopping.
Food Scene
If you need your coffee fix, this place is also within walking distance. No windows, a bit dingy, but strong locally roasted coffee.
The Kind Coffee Co
715 W Fayette StIf you need your coffee fix, this place is also within walking distance. No windows, a bit dingy, but strong locally roasted coffee.
A must go-to local brew-pub. Good beer, and yummy locally sourced food.
17 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Empire Brewing Company
120 Walton StA must go-to local brew-pub. Good beer, and yummy locally sourced food.
The Original! The BBQ is delicious and worth the wait. Get the tomato cucumber salad!
83 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 W Willow StThe Original! The BBQ is delicious and worth the wait. Get the tomato cucumber salad!
Still our favorite diner. Sit at the bar and avoid the long wait. If you want a table, sign your name on the notepad to get in line.
20 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Stella's Diner
110 Wolf StStill our favorite diner. Sit at the bar and avoid the long wait. If you want a table, sign your name on the notepad to get in line.
Probably our favorite Syracuse restaurant. It has a great atmosphere, and the menu changes daily. Apparently the dessert is awesome, we're always too full to order it.
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Riley's
312 Park StProbably our favorite Syracuse restaurant. It has a great atmosphere, and the menu changes daily. Apparently the dessert is awesome, we're always too full to order it.
This is the spot to go if you're vegan or vegetarian! Open late (11 or 12 midnight) except Mondays
19 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Strong Hearts
315 E Fayette StThis is the spot to go if you're vegan or vegetarian! Open late (11 or 12 midnight) except Mondays
This tiny place serves up delicious Tex-Mex. Great for an intimate dinner or eating solo at the bar. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options and awesome weekend brunch.
42 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Alto Cinco
526 Westcott StThis tiny place serves up delicious Tex-Mex. Great for an intimate dinner or eating solo at the bar. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options and awesome weekend brunch.
China Cafe
227 W Fayette StThe closest place for decent Chinese take-out.
We recommend going here on a cold and snowy day and cozying up with a bowl of Pho.
6 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
New Century
518 Kirkpatrick StWe recommend going here on a cold and snowy day and cozying up with a bowl of Pho.
Asti Caffe
411 N Salina StOne of our favorite Italian restaurants. Walk the block, you're in Little Italy!
Our favorite sushi restaurant, and pretty much right on campus. Browse the rest of Marshall street, to get a feel for the student life.
Bleu Monkey
163 Marshall StOur favorite sushi restaurant, and pretty much right on campus. Browse the rest of Marshall street, to get a feel for the student life.
Alto Cinco's sister restaurant - healthy Mex yummy lunch or dinner.
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Otro Cinco
206 S Warren StAlto Cinco's sister restaurant - healthy Mex yummy lunch or dinner.
LOFO
214 Walton StLocally sourced ingredients, great for healthy breakfast or lunch.
If you're visiting Onondaga Lake Park, you gotta stop for a hot dog!
9 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Heid's of Liverpool
305 Oswego StIf you're visiting Onondaga Lake Park, you gotta stop for a hot dog!
If you're going to Manlius Art Cinema, have awesome woodfired pizza, homemade gelato, and beer here!
Ironwood
145 E Seneca StIf you're going to Manlius Art Cinema, have awesome woodfired pizza, homemade gelato, and beer here!
Bibbimbop, sushi, Korean food... they got it all.. mm Check out Han's Oriental grocery store next door
6 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Secret Garden
2731 Erie Blvd EBibbimbop, sushi, Korean food... they got it all.. mm Check out Han's Oriental grocery store next door
CopperTop Tavern Camillus
3380 Milton AveFamily-ish "American" restaurant that has something for everyone...
317 Montgomery St
317 Montgomery StreetIf you're feeling fancy brunch
ALFA bar & dining room
200 Waring RdFancy restaurant with crazy extensive French wine list $
Darwin On Clinton
110 W Fayette StKiller lunch menu -- closes at 3-4ish
Francesca's Cucina
545 N Salina StAlways pretty good fancy Italian
Cafe Kubal
401 S Salina StBest espresso close by, wifi
Dark Horse Tavern
96 Main StRandomly located in a strip mall, but really good, kinda $
Dosa Grill
4467 E Genesee StOur Indian restaurant of choice
Funk 'n Waffles
307-13 S Clinton StUnderground funky student hang out
Varsity Pizza
802 S Crouse Ave"College" pizza place
Margaritas, Mexican, in a cool old church. Definitely ask for their home-made sauce trio..
9 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
The Mission Restaurant
304 E Onondaga StMargaritas, Mexican, in a cool old church. Definitely ask for their home-made sauce trio..
Interesting menu - tapas, Tuesday is half price bottle (wine) night
12 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Laci's Tapas Bar
304 Hawley AveInteresting menu - tapas, Tuesday is half price bottle (wine) night
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our favorite bar. Go here if you love beer, like we do. Probably the most taps you've ever seen in one spot. Also, great outdoor patio for summer nights, and cheap food.
J Ryan's Pub Inc
253 E Water StThis is our favorite bar. Go here if you love beer, like we do. Probably the most taps you've ever seen in one spot. Also, great outdoor patio for summer nights, and cheap food.
A good Tipp Hill bar, this place gets crazy most nights. Good wings, best (and cheap) burgers, nice patio, and decent beer selection.
9 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Blarney Stone
314 Avery AveA good Tipp Hill bar, this place gets crazy most nights. Good wings, best (and cheap) burgers, nice patio, and decent beer selection.
If you're going to Tipp Hill, you gotta go to Coleman's. Right by the historic upside-down traffic light, fun trivia night, and yummy Irish food.
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub
100 S Lowell AveIf you're going to Tipp Hill, you gotta go to Coleman's. Right by the historic upside-down traffic light, fun trivia night, and yummy Irish food.
This place has lots of atmosphere, if wine and whiskey is more your speed. They also have some surprisingly good light fare (cheese plates, brownies)!
20 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge
321 S Clinton StThis place has lots of atmosphere, if wine and whiskey is more your speed. They also have some surprisingly good light fare (cheese plates, brownies)!
Probably our second favorite bar. Great live music, really really good bar food (get the pizza). Monday night is wing night (get them smoked)! LATE NITE food -- kitchen open til 12
10 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Shifty's Bar & Grill
1401 Burnet AveProbably our second favorite bar. Great live music, really really good bar food (get the pizza). Monday night is wing night (get them smoked)! LATE NITE food -- kitchen open til 12
Our favorite student bar. Go here on Wednesday nights for flip night. There's a cover, but there's also a good chance half your beers will be free!
Faegan's Cafe & Pub
734 S Crouse AveOur favorite student bar. Go here on Wednesday nights for flip night. There's a cover, but there's also a good chance half your beers will be free!
Technically on SU's South Campus, you can go here even if you're not a student. We'd recommend going on a snowy Thursday night, for trivia night. This place used to be a ski chalet!
The Inn Complete
Technically on SU's South Campus, you can go here even if you're not a student. We'd recommend going on a snowy Thursday night, for trivia night. This place used to be a ski chalet!
Bar with food and nice outdoor patio -- close to Onondaga Lake Park.
15 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
The Retreat
302 Vine StBar with food and nice outdoor patio -- close to Onondaga Lake Park.
Chuck's Cafe
135 Marshall StreetTHE "College" bar ... yup
Sweet wines, and sweet desserts.. if you've got a sweet tooth or it's ladies night, it has a cute ambiance
Bittersweet Wine Bar and Desserts
121 W Fayette StSweet wines, and sweet desserts.. if you've got a sweet tooth or it's ladies night, it has a cute ambiance
World of Beer
306 Hiawatha Blvd WThe corporate version of J Ryan's - if you gotta go to the mall...
Everything Else
Our favorite local brewery, right in our neighborhood -- the Near Westside! Visit the tasting room for FREE samples. Borrow one of our growlers and get a fill-up, or buy one for yourself!
6 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Middle Ages Brewing Company
120 Wilkinson StOur favorite local brewery, right in our neighborhood -- the Near Westside! Visit the tasting room for FREE samples. Borrow one of our growlers and get a fill-up, or buy one for yourself!
If you need to get your hair done, you'll forget you're in upstate NY, and think you're in NYC. They use Bumble & Bumble products. Ask for Amanda!
Industry
1 W Jefferson StIf you need to get your hair done, you'll forget you're in upstate NY, and think you're in NYC. They use Bumble & Bumble products. Ask for Amanda!
O Yoga Studio
225 Wilkinson StYoga pretty much around the corner
Check out this crossfit gym also pretty much around the corner
Urban Life Athletics | Urban Life Crossfit | Urban Life Spin | Urban Life HIT
920 Spencer StreetCheck out this crossfit gym also pretty much around the corner
Aspen Athletic Club
3440 W Genesee Sta gym
Planet Fitness
2318 W Genesee Stcheap gym membership - close by
Shopping
Worth a peek, browse tons of new and used records and movies, good for a rainy day walkabout!
The Sound Garden-Syracuse
310 W Jefferson StWorth a peek, browse tons of new and used records and movies, good for a rainy day walkabout!
Our shop -- come visit us at work! Grab lunch or coffee and browse some bicycles. Join us at 8pm Thursday nights for our fun city ride! A great way to see the city and get some exercise.
12 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Mello Velo Bicycle Shop
790 Canal StOur shop -- come visit us at work! Grab lunch or coffee and browse some bicycles. Join us at 8pm Thursday nights for our fun city ride! A great way to see the city and get some exercise.
This is the Target we go to -- it's convenient to other shopping destinations (Marshalls, Wegmans, etc.)
Target
3657 W Genesee StThis is the Target we go to -- it's convenient to other shopping destinations (Marshalls, Wegmans, etc.)
Sightseeing
Saturday is the Regional Farmer's Market, Sunday is the Flea Market.
18 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Regional Market Commons
2100 Park StSaturday is the Regional Farmer's Market, Sunday is the Flea Market.
Really beautiful aquamarine lake, with great hiking/biking trails. Check out the beach during the summer!
124 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Taman Negara Green Lakes
7900 Green Lakes RdReally beautiful aquamarine lake, with great hiking/biking trails. Check out the beach during the summer!
Bike, walk, jog -- very nice trail to enjoy Onondaga Lake!
42 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Taman Onondaga Lake
106 Lake DrBike, walk, jog -- very nice trail to enjoy Onondaga Lake!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a fun museum within walking distance to kill a few hours. Catch a flick at the IMAX theater!
53 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Museum Sains dan Teknologi (MOST)
500 S Franklin StThis is a fun museum within walking distance to kill a few hours. Catch a flick at the IMAX theater!
The rose garden is worth a look if in bloom. There's a pool, tennis courts, and an amphitheater.
13 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Taman Thornden
Thornden Park DriveThe rose garden is worth a look if in bloom. There's a pool, tennis courts, and an amphitheater.
Gannon's Isle
401 S Salina StICE CREAM! The best, their other location is only open in Summer
Really pretty cidery in Cazenovia -- quite the drive, but Caz is beautiful! Their hard apple cider is out of this world -- definitely do a tasting and then fill up a growler
30 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Critz Farms and Critz Farms Brewing & Cider Co.
3232 Rippleton RdReally pretty cidery in Cazenovia -- quite the drive, but Caz is beautiful! Their hard apple cider is out of this world -- definitely do a tasting and then fill up a growler
Spend a relaxing afternoon in the art park and then go to Critz Farms and get some Harvest Moon cider
19 warga lokal merekomendasikannya
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Inc
3883 Stone Quarry RdSpend a relaxing afternoon in the art park and then go to Critz Farms and get some Harvest Moon cider
Cranx Indoor and Outdoor Bike & Sports Park
6341 Thompson RdIndoor bike park! rentals available