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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge, Syracuse, NY

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

4.8 (648)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 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 11:30–14:30 Tue–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 648 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Contemporary American

  • Central New York

    Best Overall

  • Central New York

    Best Food

  • Central New York

    Best Service

  • Central New York

    Best Ambience

  • Central New York

    Best Value

  • Central New York

    Great for brunch

  • Central New York

    Good for groups

  • 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 is cherished for its "consistently great" service and fresh, diverse menu. Diners praise the "wonderful waitstaff" and delightful dishes like the artichoke appetizer and seared salmon. The ambiance is inviting, with "Gorgeous" decor and expanded facilities. A favorite for special occasions, Phoebe's impresses with its "fantastic" food and cozy atmosphere.
648 Reviews
  1. Al

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They keep the restaurant a little too cold. My wife and I were both freezing. Other than that: food and service were great

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  2. Saleha

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always appreciate clean cut, no nonsense menus & Phoebe’s is super clean along being diverse. Service was immaculate from seating to drinks to main. They make a very good Negroni. My son ordered an extra dirty martini and liked it. I wanted to swap grits in my shrimp skewer to something else & the server was most helpful with swapping suggestions. My shrimps were well cooked & still soft and juicy. My son liked his steak. The ONLY fraction of a minus was the flavoring of French Onion Soup. My son’s steak tasted a bit of bouillon in there which always hurts the onion flavor. I thought using a torch for the cheese gave a very pretty result!

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  3. Deborah

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phoebe's is consistently great. They change their menu enough to keep it interesting and the food is fresh and very good. We've been going for years. Love the decor, service is always perfect. Appreciate the expanded restroom facility. Noise level can be a little high at times, but not always, The plants are Gorgeous and have been there for years!

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  4. chacea VIP

    South Carolina30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phoebe's salad was outstanding. Chicken and lamb shank were very good. Spring risotto had very little flavor. Our server was excellent.
    Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee LoungeResponded on 2 June 2025
    Chacea, Thank you for sharing. I am thrilled that you loved the Phoebe's salad, chicken and lamb. I am sorry to hear that the risotto did not shine and I hope you return to try us again.

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  5. Amy

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening and dinner with a friend to catch up. Jesse was a great server who appreciated our taking our time with ordering and eating. The salmon and steak were delicious and the made on site cheesecake was a generous size and yummy. This has always been a great place for dinner.

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  6. Ines

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not great, salmon overcooked. I cook better at home.

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  7. Gerardo

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Decent food for decent prices, loved the setting but the restaurant is missing some diversity in food. Okay experience with okay service

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  8. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    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 on 15 May 2025
    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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  9. Joey VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    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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  10. Megan

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    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 on 15 May 2025
    Thanks, Megan! PS I love the desserts too;)

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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 648 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Upstate New York
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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

900 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13244

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Irving Ave
  • Area
    Syracuse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:30–14:30 Tue–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:30–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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