Recess Coffee Downtown
110 Montgomery St #103, Syracuse, NY
Crema's Take
“Recess Coffee Downtown has earned a loyal following in Syracuse for its smooth matcha and creative espresso drinks like their standout PB Mocha, served by genuinely warm baristas in a spacious, work-friendly setting that won't break the bank. The quality and consistency can be hit-or-miss depending on who's behind the bar and how busy they are, but when they get it right, regulars and visitors alike find themselves impressed enough to remember the experience fondly. It's the kind of indie spot that feels like a genuine neighborhood gathering place rather than a polished chain.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
My friend and I went here once while visiting Syracuse University back in 2018 and still think about this place many years later. We both loved it. My peanut butter mocha latte was delicious and so was the baked good I had with it. I don't have any plans to be back in Syracuse…
Quick and pleasant service, nice quality coffee and matcha. Decent amount of seating and clean bathrooms, great place to go to catchup on some work. On the inexpensive side when it comes to coffee shops these days. Matcha Latte - 5/5. Better than your average matcha at an…
I had an amazinggggg PB Mocha here and my girlfriend got a matcha which was super smooth as well, we are visiting from NYC and this is the best PB Mocha I’ve ever had! Darren our barista was so sweet too, he upgraded our matcha to 16 oz on the house!! Definitely coming back next…
I thought the running man was supposed to be a grilled cheese sandwich. Why is this cheese cold? I saw her make it. It was like she toasted the bread and slid some cheese in it. Not worth the money. It's been a while since I visited a Recess. But if this is the regular service,…
You could tell the staff was overwhelmed and stressed but you gotta keep your composure. I cooked for 10 years . I know pressure, as result of that stress I got sorry looking bagel where they threw the cream cheese on there didn't even try to distribute it evenly. You gotta make…
A great spot, however the coffee can be inconsistent sometimes. Sometimes my latte prices are different even though I order the same thing. I suggest being specific about the amount of syrup you want to prevent overly sweet drinks also, I tend to get 2 flavors and if I don't…
Crema Reviews
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