Anything But Beer - Syracuse

The best Brussels sprouts in Syracuse! Other than the sprouts, there's something on the ABB menu for everyone. All off the food features robust unique flavor pairings. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable about the menu so, if you have questions, don't be afraid to ask. The atmosphere is very welcoming reflects the nature of the food. Not flashy, not basic, just comforting and well executed. I'd bet my bottom dollar that this is the best food in the city.

I hadn't visited this building in quite some time, and I've always remembered it as beautiful. The new owners have done a fantastic job restoring the space. I'm particularly fond of the original floors they've uncovered. Since I'm not vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, I did a bit of research beforehand to find items on the menu that would suit my taste. Some of my lunch companions ordered appetizers, allowing me to sample the pickled vegetables and lentil chili with potato wedges. I thought the pickled vegetables were excellent, and I especially enjoyed the pickles! The lentil chili was decent, though a bit bland, while the wedges were crispy but just okay. For my main course, I ordered the mac and cheese with a side of bacon jam. The mac and cheese was creamy and tasty, and the bacon jam was a delightful addition! I also enjoyed my drink, called Fired Up, which was a mix of cinnamon apple, semi-sweet hot cinnamon, and cloves. If you like Red Hots candy (which I do), you'll definitely enjoy this drink! Overall, it was a very pleasant lunch experience. Afterward, I spoke with one of the owners, who shared the history of the building, explaining that it was originally H.J. Howe's jewelry store.

Beautiful historical atmosphere, but many modern touches, like white walls new clean lines on the tables, chairs and lighting fixtures. Everyone was very welcoming and service was very good. I got the It 's Pink drink...7%abv and a little sweet, which I like. My appetizer was vegan Lentil Chili- very good flavor ..a little bit of spice and I couldn 't even tell the sour cream and cheese were cashew based. The wedge potatoes were a bit overcooked, but the crunch was nice with the creamy chili. Tried some of the pickled appetizer....the pickled carrots and Daikon were perfect...crisp with a deep pickled flavor. My Roast Pork Bowl was very flavorful...nice tender pork, roast sweet potatoes, crunchy cabbage and sunflower seed added a bit of sweetness.

Fantastic restaurant! Great food and wonderful selection of gluten-free brews. The Root Less Traveled was a favorite, nice mix of sweet potato and pie spices. It was a real treat to eat at a dedicated GF restaurant. It's nice to not have to worry about what you are eating. Crispiest fried chicken I've had in years. Highly recommend.

This spot was okay. I don’t drink, but my coworkers got some beverages and, other than the wine, were not happy with how sweet they were. The food was okay. I got the Buffalo wings, which I will say are like a hot wing not Buffalo sauce. I let my brother try them (I brought them home because I couldn’t eat them) and he loves spicy things! He even agreed if he ordered Buffalo he would not expect something with as much heat as there was. The atmosphere was definitely more of a formal dining spot than a place to grab drinks with coworkers.