Salt City Coffee — Restaurant in City of Syracuse

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...

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...

Great coffee at a reasonable price. The perfect cafe. Terrific ambiance, love the decorations and the location. They are on the first floor of a remodeled old Syracuse home. Great space for grabbing a bite with folks from work or just hanging with friends. The Thai Turkey sandwich is incredible and they do a wonderful job with espresso drinks. In the area, my favorite coffee shops are Cafe Kubal, Recess, and Broadway. They all do a great job. Salt City, however, has become my go-to place. They close at 4pm and have some hours on Saturday so this isn't the place for doing that late night research (Recess is better for that), but perfect for a quick work getaway or to prep for your...