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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.8 (626)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Originally known as Phoebe's Garden Café, the restaurant has a long and colorful history in Syracuse. Local lore claims that the building was originally a brothel, and Phoebe was its madam.
In the summer of 2004, Phoebe's experienced a refreshing makeover with a bright new look in the atrium dining room with fresh paint, new upholstery, and artwork. The coffee lounge also opened that year, and it became an instant hit with the surrounding university and business crowd. Those changes also warranted a new name to reflect the updated attitude and ambiance: Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge. Classic elements of Phoebe's remain untouched—the French onion soup and enticing crème brulee, for example, but other menu items change seasonally.
The Lounge also has its own seating area and free wireless internet capabilities. Phoebe's old world charm is right at home in a revitalized area of the city.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 475-5154
  • Website
    http://www.phoebessyracuse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Burr
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two rooms for private events. Our parlor dining room is ideal for 15-35 people and offers a more intimate setting. The atrium dining room will accommodate up to 60 people. You'll find our menu options and party planning info at https://phoebessyracuse.com/private-events . Give us a call at 315.475.5154 | Quality since 1976
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244
  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Cross street
    Irving Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found along East Genesee Street, in the parking lot along Irving Ave or parking garage along Irving Ave.
  • Public transit
    Located on the Syracuse University bus line - Connective Corridor and Centro route
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 626 people are saying

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • Upstate New York

    Contemporary American

  • Central New York

    Best Overall

  • Central New York

    Best Food

  • Central New York

    Best Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambiance

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Innovative

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central New York

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge delights diners with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "diverse menu" offering options for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan dishes. The "warm ambience" and attentive staff, notably Morgan and Jessie, enhance the dining experience. Ideal for business lunches or pre-theater dinners, it's a "phenomenal experience" each visit.

626 Reviews

  1. Laura

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service. Noise level was loud but you had a full house.

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  2. Thomas

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business lunch at Phoebe‘s and, as usual, we’re not disappointed at all. The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic! The waitress, Morgan, is always right on cue. It was a bit noisy when we sat down, but the noise quickly weighed, and we were able to discuss business matters easily and enjoyably. And did I say that the food was superb? It was. Thank you. 

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  3. Erica VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ would definitely dine here again

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  4. Karen and Tommy VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Phoebe's! ALWAYS WONDERFUL SERVICE AND DELICIOUS FOOD!
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on April 25, 2025
    Karen and Tommy, We love Phoebe's too;) Don't be strangers!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Chris VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our time at Phoebe’s. Great meal and atmosphere. We will absolutely be back.

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  6. Brian

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service was fantastic. Will absolutely go back.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on April 25, 2025
    Thanks, Brian! Look forward to seeing you again:)

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  7. patricia

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, food was very good—except for my rib eye steak which was thin and excessively fatty. Drinks and service were excellent.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on April 25, 2025
    Patricia, I love the 5 stars but hate to hear about the steak:( Please, come try us again.

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  8. Emily

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a phenomenal experience at Phoebes 🩷 Food was delicious and service was excellent.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on April 25, 2025
    Thanks, Emily! We hope to see you again.

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  9. Michele VIP

    New York State11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, as always. From the delicate artichoke "chips" appetizer to the sorbet and dense chicolate dessert, everything was hot, well-seasoned, and delicious. We love this place :)
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Michele, Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so pleased to hear about it:)

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  10. Deborah VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great! Was visiting campus after 40 years + Phoebe’s was better than remembered. Recommend to anyone.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on April 7, 2025
    We are so glad you made your way back after all this time, how special:) Thank you!

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FAQs

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 475-5154.

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 626 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Irving Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Syracuse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking can be found along East Genesee Street, in the parking lot along Irving Ave or parking garage along Irving Ave.
  • Public transit
    Located on the Syracuse University bus line - Connective Corridor and Centro route
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Burr
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.phoebessyracuse.com/
  • Phone number
    (315) 475-5154
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two rooms for private events. Our parlor dining room is ideal for 15-35 people and offers a more intimate setting. The atrium dining room will accommodate up to 60 people. You'll find our menu options and party planning info at https://phoebessyracuse.com/private-events . Give us a call at 315.475.5154 | Quality since 1976
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