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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.8 (641)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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What 641 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 Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambience

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Healthy

  • Central New York

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central New York

    Great for fine wines

  • Central New York

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge offers a "charming" atmosphere with attentive service and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service and diverse menu, including standout dishes like artichoke appetizers and specialty drinks. It's a popular spot for celebrations with "wonderful" decor, making it a must-visit in Syracuse.

641 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily was an excellent waitress! Food was on point and the staff was accommodating with my hospitality.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Elizabeth, Thank you for the review:) I will share your kind words with Emily. We hope you'll visit again soon:)

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  2. Joey VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice way to wrap up graduation weekend. Enjoyed our visit to this restaurant.

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  3. Megan

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate graduation and Mother’s Day. The desserts were amazing!
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks, Megan! PS I love the desserts too;)

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  4. Carolyn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place food and service excellent would go back

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  5. Stephanie

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful Mother's Day brunch at Phoebe's, the atmosphere was perfect and the food was delicious. We will come back soon.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Stephanie, We are pleased to hear of your recent visit with us!

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  6. Robert

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We enjoyed the general ambiance and the food and service were good. However the dining area was like a meat locker. Half a dozen ceiling vents pumping out AC our entire meal, despite asking politely several times to turn them down. Everyone wearing jackets. They need to listen to customer complaints and take them seriously. I will not return.

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  7. Dawn VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience! With a show, graduation and mother's day all happening- our service was attentive! Our food was amazing!

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  8. Himley

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing , I ended up loving that place , I really recommend

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  9. Carolyn VIP

    Greater Boston53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ted (server) was excellent food came out rapidly and was done well.

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  10. Lesley

    Cleveland26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner here to celebrate our daughter's graduation from Syracuse University. Service was fantastic as was the food. We were a group of six and everybody loved their meal. The artichoke appetizer was a knock-out. I would go there just for that. Location is great with easy (paid) parking in the back. The restaurant is very charming. They did an amazing job on a very busy weekend. So glad we were able to snag this reservation!
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded 3 days ago
    Lesley, We are thrilled to hear that your daughter's graduation celebration was a hit! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review:)

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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 641 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 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Irving Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    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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