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320 South Clinton Street

Syracuse

Syracuse Suds Factory isn’t a typical downtown bar full of townies. Known as “Syracuse’s first brewery since 1962,” Syracuse Suds Factory brews its beers on the premises. You can watch them make the beer as you drink it by the pint. But the Suds Factory isn’t just a pub, as its food provides an awesome complement to any beverage selection. Whether your favorite team is playing at home or on...

Alcohol Beer Brewpub Burgers Sandwiches/Subs Sports Bar Wine

Aladdin's Natural Eatery

163 Marshall St.

Syracuse

Natural is its middle name. Aladdin’s Natural Eatery is a healthy hidden gem serving Mediterranean on Marshall. With nearly daily food deliveries, the ingredients are fresh, and much of it hand prepared by the restaurant’s Lebanese owner, Abe. Aladdin’s offers salads, pitas, and pastas, in addition to other Mediterranean and Greek specialties, such as gyro meat and a spinach-feta filo...

Beer Ethnic Vegetarian Wine

Kitty Hoynes

300 W. Fayette St.

Syracuse

Kitty Hoynes isn’t your typical Irish pub, instead it boasts a small candle lit hangout that makes the perfect spot for long conversations and good laughs. Best of all, it's in the cultural epicenter of Syracuse---Armory Square. When to Go: At this non-assuming hide-away spot, there will be older Syracuse locals, but on the weekends, college students swing by to start the night off...

Alcohol Beer Brewpub Burgers Irish Sports Bar Wine

King David's

129 Marshall St. # 1

Syracuse

King David’s is as synonymous with Middle Eastern cuisine as it gets in Syracuse. The original restaurant is tucked away among the hustle and bustle of Marshal Street near the SU campus, but it offers a drastic alternative to what else is in the neighborhood. King David's is calm and spacious. The food is filling and college student friendly. It’s a dining experience that seems to offer something...

Beer Ethnic Wine

Varsity

802 S. Crouse Avenue

Syracuse

Whether it's game day or Wednesday afternoon, it seems like there is someone always in Varsity chowing down on a slice of cheese pizza or a famous steak sandwich. Everything from chicken wings to salads, the Hill would not be the same without the famous Varsity restaurant. Game day for basketball or football is always a popular choice (especially on the recently rare occasion when the SU football...

Beer Breakfast Burgers Coffee Diner Fast Food Hot Dogs Italian Pizza Sandwiches/Subs Sports Bar Vegetarian Wine

Pastabilities

311 S Franklin St.

Syracuse

What two things are guaranteed to make every Syracuse University student drool? Pastabilities’ fresh, warm bread and hot tomato oil dipping sauce. Sold all over Syracuse and Central New York, the restaurant’s famous bread and dipping sauce is the perfect way to start a meal, especially if you’re eating in the warm, inviting, and usually hopping, dining room of Pastabilities. When to Go:...

Alcohol Italian Pizza Wine

Acropolis

167 Marshall Street

Syracuse

In the mood for a truly savory salad? At Acropolis, they leave the boring boxed-up salads to McDonald’s. It’s nothing but fork-fulls of fresh lettuce leafs tossed with dices of ripe tomato, sprinkles of feta cheese, and homemade Greek dressing here. Heck, if you’re feeling adventurous, they’ll even top it off with steamy slices of freshly-grilled chicken. At Acropolis, you’re guaranteed fresh...

Beer Ethnic Sandwiches/Subs Wine

Sheraton Hotel Bar and Restaurant

801 University Avenue

Syracuse

You know it’s there, but you have never checked it out. After all, you attend Syracuse University, so why would you need to go inside the Sheraton Hotel? Make the two-minute trip from Marshall Street, though, and you’ll find out what you’ve been missing. The hotel’s bar and grill (Seasons at the Hill) and restaurant (Rachel’s) are hidden gems for your drinking and eating pleasures. When to Go: As...

Beer Breakfast Sandwiches/Subs Sports Bar Wine

The Blue Tusk

165 Walton St.

Syracuse

In Armory Square, the calm quiet of the day transforms itself into a lively night atmosphere. The same can be said about the Blue Tusk. It’s a dimly lit space with bar stools and booths, seemingly limitless beer choices and refreshingly unique menu options. Early in the day, customers trickle in and out on their lunch hour, returning again to relax and enjoy their surroundings with an ice-cold...

Alcohol Beer Brewpub Sandwiches/Subs Wine

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

900 E. Genesee St.

Syracuse

For dinner, Phoebe’s Restaurant & Coffee Lounge is enticingly arranged and delicious-tasting fine dining, just around the corner from Syracuse University on East Genesee Street. Prior to noon, Phoebe’s is a cozy coffee lounge. If you don’t have time to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere, you can order your favorite Phoebe’s specialty to go. A Syracuse tradition, which has been around since...

Alcohol Beer Coffee Wine