The Kind Coffee Company
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The Kind Coffee Company

715 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY

★★★★★4.7(150 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This cash-only espresso sanctuary run by Doug is where specialty coffee devotion meets genuine hospitality in Syracuse. Whether you're stopping in for a meticulously pulled shot of their legendary Christmas blend or a thoughtful pour over, Doug will walk you through the nuances of what makes each cup special—and his warm recommendations extend beyond coffee to the best spots around the city. It's the kind of place where stripping away pretension and credit card convenience reveals exactly what great coffee should be: focused, unpretentious, and memorable.

What to expect

Traditional drinksEspresso focusedCash onlySlow sitPour over

Google Reviews

bill long
★★★★★3 months ago

The best coffee money can buy. No credit cards allowed. Dont ask for anything other than black coffee you will be so happy.

David Wehmhoff
★★★★★3 months ago

I have ordered coffee from Doug at Kind a few times now. Ive gotten both the legendary Christmas blend and a single origin roast, both were shipped quickly to me in my home state and came wonderfully fresh. You can tell a lot of passion goes into the process of sourcing and roasting some of the finest beans. Its a treat for me to put an order in, you wont be disappointed with the quality here.

ryo ariyama
★★★★★6 months ago

They sell really delicious coffee. Doug is such a nice person — he told me a lot about coffee and recommended great places to visit in the city. It’s my top recommendation in Syracuse. I’ll definitely come back here if I visit the city again.

yg C
★★★★★a year ago

The Kind Coffee Co. is best quality coffee in Syracuse. Doug has a perfect understanding of coffee and explains how to enjoy it in the best way. If you want to truly understand and enjoy coffee, you must visit this place. Although I've only lived in the U.S. for six months, he is the most passionate person about coffee that I've ever met in the coffee industry. I highly recommend visiting. Also, please note that they do not accept card payments, so make sure to bring cash. I hope many people get to enjoy the coffee here!

scuber98
★★★★★8 years ago

Great unique place with good coffee! Stop in and meet Doug (the owner). I was on my way back to Rochester from East Syracuse. I Googled "coffee near me" and Kind Coffee had a good review, so I decided to stop. After an awkward moment, I soon realized they only accept cash. Embarrassed, I said "I'm sorry, I don't have cash, I was traveling and found you on Google." Doug, seemingly unfazed, asked where I was from and poured me a fresh cup of coffee. Again I said " I don't have any money, just credit." He said, "it's cool man, next time you're in the area stop and pay me, or don't, whatever." Then, after a long conversation about coffee (he roasts all his own) he gave me a 1/4lb of Jamaican blue mountain (another good faith sale). Anyhow, one of the best, most memorable coffee experiences I have had. It's worth a visit, if for nothing else but to meet Doug. By the way, I did stop back and pay!

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