Cafe Kubal

Great coffees, teas, lattes, pastries, and atmosphere. The staff is always so warm and efficient. I highly recommend a pour over black and a macaron.

I had a nice iced espresso. Then enjoyed bargains at 3Fifteen thriftshop in the same store. An excellent combination. Nice, chilled out vibe, recoup-​chic. Friendly service. Convenient to campus. We were there after graduation, so it was not too busy. Delish chocolate chip cookies. Check it out!

Awesome coffee shop! Visiting from out of town and I was here 2 x /​day for 3 days

Best coffee in town. Cool atmosphere and great place to connect to Wifi and study. Also connected to an upscale thrift store with tons of SU apparel.

Stopped by this café when I was visiting the area because reviews were so good. The place was not crowded but still lively in the early afternoon. It became more crowded and rowdy later in the afternoon, populated mainly by college students. I got a pour-​over medium-​roasted coffee with caramel syrup for ~$ 4. The coffee was excellent — no cream or added sugar needed! Will visit again if I’m in the area.

It’s my favorite coffee shop on the hill. The pastries are delicious and the coffee is great! They have pour overs and make the best hot chocolates. The only downside is that it’s kind of pricey, more so than Starbucks.

A favorite!
The location on University is always busy and a really open space to meet people. The café is shared with a store and so the traffic is fluid.
There are not many seating options during busy hours so just be mindful if you are meeting someone or want a specific type of seating area to get there earlier than planned. The bathrooms are also inside the «mall» portion of the building so don’t hold it for too long or you will cut it close.
I love that they have almond milk and that’s an option in all drinks. Their pumpkin flavor is fresh and made there — not a nasty syrup. There are fresh baked items each day and my favorite is the croissant. There are different items each day, a few consistent, but don’t go with the assumption that something you want will be there each day.

I see why Café Kabul is a Syracuse favorite. I went during the middle of the day when it was quite busy yet I was able to keep to myself and do work. I really enjoyed he atmosphere here. There’s lots of shared seating arrangements but people aren’t sitting on top of one another like some coffee shops.
I had an iced chai latte which was decent, but if I return– and I hope to– I’d probably order something from their terrific brewed coffee selection. This was lunch time so many people were eating and the food looked amazing. The menu has plenty of made to order offerings but there are also baked goods and a refrigerator with yogurt and fruits.
The vibe from being connected to a thrift store was puzzling to me at first but it works. I don’t love that this is within a student-​union type of building, but if you can get passed that, it’s very worth a visit.

Friendly helpful service in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff was very helpful to explain the different blends of coffee and even remembered to ask if I need room for cream.
The café is clean with varied taste. There is a lot to look at.

Posh, cozy, trendy, delicious and in short walking distance from your classes at SU. Starbucks is great and all for a quick caffeine buzz before classes, but if you want to sip coffee with class, Café Kubal is the place to go. I remember sitting in Café Kubal for a couple of hours talking to my new friends during my first week of college. You could say, I will always have a fond memory of my time here. I hope to have more in the future. Café Kubal is the signature coffee house of SU, and it never disappoints.

My favorite café in Syracuse. They have ethically collected coffee (and a club, if you buy your beans from them regularly), decent prices, a good atmosphere. The usual coffee-​house staples for baked goods, plus some salads and sandwiches premade in a fridge. As other reviews have echoed, there is a good-​sized thrift store in the same space, and all of this is in a small mall of sorts.
Parking is difficult (limited pay-​to-​park spaces on the street), and no designated bike parking areas, but you can find a street post or railing to lock your bike to.

Hands down my favorite coffee shop around. Café Kubal offers anything from espressos to pour over coffee to iced mochas. The selection of tea is also stacked with everything from green to black to oolong. The food menu isn’t as extensive, but it’s still all so good. You can get yogurt to salads to bowls of chili, and it’s all either made fresh for you or available to grab out of a fridge by the register. They also have fresh cookies and macaroons that are to die for! Also, the playlist is always on point.

Solid 4-​Stars. One of Syracuse’s better cafes and known for their cappuccino art. They make all their drinks fresh in addition to providing some bakery items that are delicious if not a bit pricey. Definitely a nice place to bring friends to for coffee. The main detractor for myself are the fairly long wait times for the drinks that I order to come out ~ which isn’t the case with most people.

This is by far my favorite place to get coffee near SU. The staff are always friendly, and they take pride in making fantastic coffee. The pour over, cappuccino, and espresso are all great. It can get busy, but the line moves pretty smoothly and the atmosphere is pretty chill.

Making a great capuccino is an art. They have it nailed. The homemade pumpkin bread was also really yummy. Not a large variety of food options but we went for the coffee and were duly impressed.

You will not find better coffee in Syracuse. It’s reminiscent of Stumptown in approach and quality.
The staff are really friendly and knowledgable. I supply my kitchen with their roast as well. I’m not sure about the sweet drinks, but the cappuccino, pour-​over and espresso are all great… Each at their respective time of day. The drip is perfect for quickly filling your travel mug on the way to the office/​class.
In addition to the typical coffee shop pastries, they also have sandwiches and quiches that are tasty and well priced.
If you are reading this, you are wasting your time. Just go there!

Epitome of a «writer’s coffee shop.» Any aspiring novelist or screenwriter will feel right at home. Hipsters will also, with it’s green environment-​loving theme and eclectic furniture. Café Kubal’s funky, indie vibe is warm and welcoming.
This place gives University Ave exactly what it needs– good coffee, short wait lines and a chill, laid back atmosphere. Great place to do homework. My go-​to hang out place in between classes. Service is quick and friendly.
You can’t go wrong with any drink here. My favorite is the caramel latte, and they have delicious holiday specials. I love their pumpkin spice latte and hot apple cider! All the food is homemade, and the cookies are amazing! I also suggest the soups– the spicy gumbo and bean soups were incredible. I wouldn’t get their wraps again– the meat and tortilla were dry and tasted like it was sitting out for a while.
Prices about equal to Starbucks. Though unlike its corporate competitor, there’s usually open places to sit. I would avoid sitting by the window in the winter– it gets way too cold. I prefer to embrace the spontaneity of the thrift store connected, Three Fifteen. It has different furniture every other day… and if you’re really lucky, you’ll get a spot on a nice comfy couch.

Great little café inside the thrift store on the Hill (which is also full of neat stuff). Rustic/​vintage vibe, perfect for university hipsters. Good selection of coffee & teas, I always get the Eastwood (espresso with less milk than a cappuccino and no foam). Pastries are good but a bit pricey. Good for an afternoon of chilling or work, they have a section in the back with furniture provided by the thrift store (which you can buy as well).

Having heard lots of great reviews about Café Kubal, I decided to check it out today. The maple pecan danish I got was amazing — flaky, buttery croissant-​like pastry with delicious maple pecan filling. While it was a sweet pastry, it was not (in my mind) overly sweet. My iced coffee was also great. Will have to try some of the other coffee drinks at some point. I also love the variety of seating. It’s been a great place to get some work done. With great coffee & food, I don’t know why so many people go to Starbucks less than half a block away.
If you want great coffee & a funky place to work, definitely check out Café Kubal!

Eclectic and great! They made me a decaf fresh by pouring water (slowly!) over grounds in a filter, the good old fashioned method, and it was only two bucks. Also roast their own beans here daily. Pastries in the case looked good.
This coffee shop is co-​located with a thrift shop so the couches and chairs are all for sale.
Only one gripe: the bathroom is inconveniently around three corners and up a flight of stairs.