Parthenon Books
333-335 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Syracuse, this cozy indie bookstore café feels like a creative haven where you can sink into comfy chairs with a quality cup of coffee and genuinely helpful staff who love connecting readers with their next favorite book. The space pulses with local character—from thoughtfully curated shelves and spotlighted artist work to personalized recommendation cards that show staff really know their community. Whether you're meeting a friend, settling in with your laptop, or browsing with family, the spacious, book-lined atmosphere invites you to linger long enough to feel like a regular.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Spacious, friendly bookstore with a café - the only issue is that a lot of their shelves are bare! We enjoyed looking around, browsing books while sitting on the comfy chairs. The staff was very enthusiastic and friendly.
Very cute bookstore. Great coffee and scones!
My friend and I were visiting Syracuse and we came across this bookstore. We truly enjoyed walking through the store, and there is so much life in this store. The staff were lovely and had such insightful recommendations. I just wish they were able to have more books that we…
Great little bookstore. Nicely curated collection with a spotlight on local artists. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, willing to help with recommendations. I didn’t try the coffee, but it sure smelled good!
Cute little indie bookstore! Don't expect the variety of something big like a B&N, but I think they still had a good selection (I found 2 books I've been wanting to read that came out this year while browsing). I also appreciate the way it was organized, made it easy to browse.…
fun indie bookstore and i enjoyed the creative touches in the artwork displayed as well as ways that the staff interact with the customers by having personalized recommendations on the shelves. not a five star because the staff wasn’t particularly friendly or interested in…
Crema Reviews
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