Original Grain

"When the food is good, it’s great, but the inconsistency is frustrating. I always order the same thing…sometimes all ingredients are fresh and delicious. Unfortunately, many times the avocado is rotten, the bacon isn’t crumbled and I’ve lost count on how many times they’ve charged me, but forgotten my additional egg. And if you request no scallions, they will just scrape the majority off of a pre-made salad instead of preparing a new one without them. For almost $20, my dish should be made with fresh ingredients every time."

"Tried this place out with a friend for the first time; safe to say it’s a great spot to grab a casual bite to eat. The restaurant has a great atmosphere: it’s light, airy, and modern inside, and offers plenty of seating with a great corner view of downtown. They provide “healthy alternatives” to the build-your-own bowl trend while still maintaining a good balance of flavor. That said, you may be better off getting one of their menu items rather than building your own if you don’t have a good idea of what will go well together. Tables could’ve benefited from a simple wipe-down, but the pricing is very reasonable and the staff are very friendly. Check it out!"

"The smoothies were delicious hands down. You could go without the sandwiches or bowls. On the other side the service and cleanliness were horrible. The inside decor was beautiful but all of the tables were dirty, the floors were sticky and filled with tons of food under the tables, and even the chairs had dirt and food stuck on it. There were a ton of workers on duty and nobody thought it was a big deal. They almost seemed annoyed when asked the help wipe the table so we could eat our meal there. I’m afraid to find out the true condition of their kitchen. Enjoy at your own risk."

"I am proud to say that Original Grain is my favorite place to eat in Syracuse. I stumbled upon this restaurant while trying to find a place that had açaí bowls, a nice atmosphere, and a small business. Original Grain’s atmosphere feels like you are at home and it brings a warm, cozy feeling to you. What is better than an amazing atmosphere?!.. their food. I would HIGHLY recommend their Smoothie Bowls(specifically the PB+J and the Puffy). I can not WAIT to come back to Syracuse… just so I can come here to eat another Smoothie Bowl! Also just a little tip for the workers making the smoothie bowls… and more ice to the blender."

"If you haven’t tried this place, then you must! They have breakfast and lunch options which are fantastic. There’s coffee, smoothies, smoothie bowls, sandwiches, toasts, salads, etc. A healthy twist with really good flavors. Service is quick. There is dine-in as well as grub hub or Uber eats for delivery. Only flaw is they are closed on Sundays. Street parking, no parking lot."