CNY Regional Market — Attraction in City of Syracuse

The CNY Regional Market was great. In that same area is Helena's Mediterranean Cafe. Friendly service,welcoming staff and great food. There's a deli as well a small market and freezer area. They have two small shopping carts for children which my grandson absolutely love. We went shopping and of course we put the groceries into his little cart which made him happy. Unfortunately when it was time to check out he did not want to give up the groceries and so a staff member intervened. She chose two small candy bars one with a picture of an animal on each one. She said "I'll trade you, take one of the candy bars and I'll take the groceries in the cart. He's only two so he didn't quite understand and he took the candy bar and the cart and took off, lol. I appreciate the fact that she went out of her way to try and console him(he was crying) and help him give up the groceries so we could pay for them. Although we eat while we're there, I always get a gyro and a large box of baklava to bring home. This time we bought brownies, chocolate chip cookies and cannolis well😋. Truly enjoy the authentic Greek food and atmosphere...

I love going to this market, but bring cash, 'cause a lot of merchants there only take cash. Some are getting the new portable credit card scanners, but don't count on or rely on that. Just so interesting to see all of the vendors and the variety of foods and goods and services that they offer. Visually it's tremendously interesting and appealing, and children (of all ages) will find it fascinating. Lots of good food to eat here, and if al fresco dining doesn't appeal to you, walk over to the diner just across the parking lot from Building 1. Public bathrooms also across the parking lot from Building 1. Good police presence there, and always feel safe. But don't flash a lot of money around either, as that's just common sense. Can get VERY crowded at times, so watch your kids/wallet/purse/etc. But always a good time shopping there, even if you're just out browsing or strolling around. Highly recommend. Tons of parking, IF you're willing to park out a ways and walk in towards...

This place is provide a great variety of food and trinkets from craft vendors. The only qualms I can raise with the place; some of the vendors are simple produce wholesalers that are reselling mass-produced produce. While this may suite some people who are looking for a decent price, it is deceptive to buy imported produce at a local market.

Additionally, if you're planning on going to the market GO EARLY. While the market is supposed to run until 2pm, if you get there after noon you will be sorely disappointed to be met with most vendors breaking down their booths while customer are still walking the aisles. I don't understand why this is, but rather than being upset just know THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY OPEN UNTIL 2.

I'd recommend the regional market either change their hours or require vendors to stay open for the full duration of the market hours because it is a bad look when most of the stands are broken down at 12:30 for a market that is supposed to be...