At Salt City Coffee, we bring the best parts of a neighborhood Cafe to NY 13204, NY 13204, with attentive service and a space that feels just right. Our 4.80-star rating across 426 reviews reflects our commitment to great service and quality and accessible facilities for all visitors.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
It's shaken not stirred! Our Cuselandia is cold brew and your choice of milk shaken up with simple syrup and finishing salt for a sweet and frothy iced drink.
A cold brewed mixture of coffee, rice, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla mixed with a milk of choice to make a relaxing, easy drinking cold coffee.
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Buttery Biscuit.
Comes with your choice of Thai Mayo or Sriracha Mayo.
Gold Triangle Breakfast Earl Grey Supreme Daily Green Tea Lemon Turmeric Mystic Mint
Hear from our valued guests
Salt City is a GEM! Excellent friendly service with delicious food and artisanal coffees. Plenty of free parking and room inside their Cafe to enjoy ur time. Very ZEN. A social cafe with an important Mission and an excellent addition to urban Syracuse!
Definitely underrated… One of the better bacon egg and cheese bagels I have had in upstate NYC! Perfectly done and toasted. Coffee and presentation was amazing. I got a mocha coffee and they burn 🔥 a marshmallow on top. Chai Latte was good too. The interior was very homey. I would highly recommend!
Went here for the first time this morning and loved it! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. The only thing is that Google maps has a hard time bringing you to the parking lot in the back but that's not the cafes fault.
Stumbled upon this coffee shoppe while shopping the surrounding area.Breakfast bagels are ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Amazing coffee art!
I only say 4 stars for food because there are only a few options but they’re always consistent.
A chill, cozy, quiet little place. They brew your pour-over coffee right on the front counter, which I thought was so cool. Tasty egg sandwiches! This felt like a special place, and I'm greatful that it exists in my city
Forever my favorite local coffee shop. The workers are always so nice, the coffee is great and the place is absolutely adorable and welcoming. I love taking my friends here for the first time to enjoy it. The Valencia cold brew is my go-to, and the cuselandia is a close second. Highly recommend it!
Very elegant and calm atmosphere inside the cafe. Quick service, nice people. Loved the avocado toast with pickled onions and cappuccino. The bagel sandwich was also good. The orders look like small portion but they were extremely filling. Had a nice breakfast with friends. Do visit 😊
I am newer to the area and have been trying out coffee places to find "my favorite coffee spot". Food - great. I got a blueberry lemon muffin and it was top notch in my opinion. I don't know if their baked good are made in house but it tasted like it was. Coffee - so far my favorite taste of coffee from all the coffee shops I have visited thus far. I enjoyed their coffee so much that I have returned for a second time. The first picture is when I stayed to eat and the second picture is from today when I was in more of a hurry and took my order to go. I love that they make the foam art on both the to-stay and to-go orders. Atmosphere is not exactly what I am personally looking for (it is great for those that are looking for a library feel with the darker paint colors I feel giving it that vibe). We all have our own preference and so far they won me over with their latte.
Salt City Coffee is a true Syracuse gem—steeped in local pride and buzzing with creative energy. The space itself has character: exposed brick walls, cozy seating nooks, and a laid-back vibe perfect for laptop work or long chats. The drinks are surprisingly adventurous. Their specials are genuinely worth trying, which is rare even among good cafes. The Parasol (a ginger matcha fusion) is layered and aromatic—divisive but deeply flavorful if it’s your thing. The Scorcher is a citrusy espresso tonic that packs a serious summer jolt. Regular drinks like the matcha latte and cappuccino are well-executed with silky milk and clean espresso notes, though not particularly standout on their own. The rotating seasonal pastries—PB&J muffin, zucchini sunrise, honey lavender donut—show off a playful, local touch. We also picked up some beans to go; they roast in-house and clearly take it seriously. In short, this is one of the few cafes where I’m excited to try the specials. Salt City is confident, creative, and grounded in community. Highly recommended.
Common questions about Salt City Coffee
Salt City Coffee is located at 509 W Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13204, NY 13204, United States.
You can reach Salt City Coffee by calling +1 315-436-4690.
Salt City Coffee has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 426 customer reviews.
Salt City Coffee features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Salt City Coffee features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Salt City Coffee features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Salt City Coffee features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Salt City Coffee features the following offerings: Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Salt City Coffee features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Salt City Coffee features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Salt City Coffee features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Salt City Coffee features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
Salt City Coffee features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Salt City Coffee features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Salt City Coffee features the following children: Good for kids.
Salt City Coffee features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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