Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge Eclectic American Cuisine A BIT OF HISTORY
Originally known as Phoebe's Garden Café, the restaurant has a long and colorful history in Syracuse.
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Local lore claims that the building was originally a brothel, and Phoebe was its madam. The tin ceiling above the bar is original to the building and the name still honors Phoebe, but much has changed since those early days. William Eberhardt opened Phoebe's Garden Cafe in December of 1976 with a bistro style menu and an ornately carved wood bar. The ambiance exuded warmth. There was rich red bric

k walls, wide wood plank floors and deep green upholstery, all surrounded by lush green plants. The large atrium dining room was added in 1979, increasing seating and opening up the entire restaurant. This new addition instantly became a hit! The immense skylight bathed guests with natural light and even more greenery. In the summer of 2004, Phoebe's experienced a refreshing makeover rejuvenating the atrium dining room with fresh paint, new upholstery, and artwork. The bar and cafe areas received a softer touch with cool linen window treatments and warm shades of burgundy and cream. The coffee lounge, which also opened that year, quickly became a favorite among the nearby university students and business professionals. These changes marked a new chapter for Phoebe's, prompting a name change to reflect the updated attitude and ambiance: Phoebe's Restaurant and Coffee Lounge. Classic elements of Phoebe's remain untouched; the French onion soup, velvety deep dish quiche and enticing crème brulee, for example, but other menu items change seasonally. The Coffee Lounge serves as a full service take-out window for the lunch and dinner menu as well as all of the made-to-order coffee and espresso drinks. The Lounge also has a small seating area and free wireless internet capabilities. Present Day

Phoebe’s Restaurant and Coffee Lounge continues to refresh their menus seasonally to meet the evergrowing community surrounding them. You’ll enjoy lunch Monday through Friday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The coffee lounge and take out window continue to serve gourmet espresso drinks with beans sourced from Recess Coffee, a local favorite. The ambiance today has kept true to the original vintage style with brass rails, tin ceilings, untouched beautifully hand carved wood bar, warm woven wood window treatments along the cafes, beautiful wide plank wood floors and a soft, light and airy feel in the atrium. The parlor dining room has also received a new look with the addition of vintage Syracuse posters and fresh paint. Luscious plants can be found throughout as the ample natural light provides a great home to the vast amount of succulents, fig trees, ficus etc. Phoebe's old world charm makes you feel right at home in this revitalized area of the city. Located on the Connective Corridor on East Genesee Street across from Syracuse Stage and near Syracuse University, Phoebe's Restaurant remains a favorite stop for Syracuse Stage patrons, Syracuse locals, Syracuse University students, LeMoyne College students, travelers and those visiting loved ones at nearby hospitals. We invite you to join us and make Phoebe's Restaurant your new favorite place.

We do amazing things with salmon:)Coconut sticky rice, corn, cucumber, tomato salsa and orange creme fraiche.
06/17/2026

We do amazing things with salmon:)
Coconut sticky rice, corn, cucumber, tomato salsa and orange creme fraiche.

This is our potato gnocchi with summer veggies, pesto, and perfectly seared shrimp, all tossed with basil pesto. You've ...
06/16/2026

This is our potato gnocchi with summer veggies, pesto, and perfectly seared shrimp, all tossed with basil pesto.
You've got to try this 🍤🍃😋🥔

We have also dreamed up a new cocktail menu for summer.If you like peaches 🍑 this one's for you. Peacy paradise is a del...
06/15/2026

We have also dreamed up a new cocktail menu for summer.
If you like peaches 🍑 this one's for you.
Peacy paradise is a delicious combo of rum, peach nectar, creme de 🥥, peach schnapps. It doesn't get better than this. Your tropical daydream awaits 🥥🍑🌴☀️🍹

06/14/2026
06/13/2026
Today is new menu rollout day at Phoebe's!Come try some of our latest additions! Veggie ravioli, garlic herb oil, roaste...
06/12/2026

Today is new menu rollout day at Phoebe's!
Come try some of our latest additions!
Veggie ravioli, garlic herb oil, roasted reds, spinach. Yummmmmm.

Cool down at the bar with a nice iced beverage. Slinging mocktails and cocktails of all flavors! Cheers 🍻
06/11/2026

Cool down at the bar with a nice iced beverage. Slinging mocktails and cocktails of all flavors! Cheers 🍻

Might look a little messy outside, but we’re still humming along inside. George has been hard at work 💪🔨and only has a f...
06/10/2026

Might look a little messy outside, but we’re still humming along inside. George has been hard at work 💪🔨and only has a few weeks to go before completion. Stop by and see the progress and give him a pat on the back. 🙌🏻 and get a bite to eat🍽️

This is Cat 🐈. Not only does she care for each and every plant 🪴 inside of Phoebe's, she also tends to the rose bushes o...
06/09/2026

This is Cat 🐈. Not only does she care for each and every plant 🪴 inside of Phoebe's, she also tends to the rose bushes outside.🥀
We are forever grateful for her expertise🙏. Thank you, Cat!

Today calls for a tropical mule!Made with pineapple 🍍 vodka, ginger beer and pineapple juice. This one is a 🏆 winner.
06/08/2026

Today calls for a tropical mule!
Made with pineapple 🍍 vodka, ginger beer and pineapple juice. This one is a 🏆 winner.

Address

900 E Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
13244

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13154755154

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