"Very busy business so plan on waiting. The drinks are very good but the bagel breakfast sandwiches need better bagels. The bagels are out of a bag and weren't toasted. Tasted like eating a Lenders bagel but I know it isn't, supposed to be Cassanovia. Parking can be difficult. If you do like coffee you won't be disappointed in their drinks."

"This spot is a locals favourite and came highly recommended. I’d give them a five for aesthetics. The small-town feel was pleasing to the eyes. However they had limited decaffeinated coffee options so I couldn’t grab a drink. The cookies smelled and tasted good. I’d recommend an early morning hop in"

"One of my favorite coffee shops in Syracuse! Music and chatter inside can be a little loud for me, but seating outside is usually available and volume level is very reasonable. I love hanging out here."

"I came here with my gf on a busy day and tell you what the only thing thats keeping my review decent is the food its amazing but for the wait it is unbelievably a waste. Two cooks in the back taking their time and talking amongst each other as the line only gets longer. I waited an hour and a half for a small coffee and 2 basic sandwiches. I would only ever suggest coming here when there is nobody because on a busy day it’s a waste of time. It’s crazy how the wait alone can really make the entire experience that much worse."

"I arrived shortly after they opened at 6:00 am, ordering a coffee to start my day. I called it a cortado but it was more like a latte. Still, a great cup. With that, I found a comfy seat in one of the back dining rooms. Laptop set up, wifi connected and I was ready to start cranking out Yelp reviews and working. Fantastic. Later, a bagel sandwich. Oh, my. I'm not sure what they call this monstrosity but it was egg and cheese and ham and ketchup on an everything bagel. Three napkins and delicious. I ended up spending all morning at Recess - six hours. And no one seemed to mind as it never did quite get to capacity. I had a great and productive day. I'll definitely keep this place in my list for future travel to SYR."