C Frost
If you’re in Syracuse, NY, On the Fly Café is a must-visit. From the moment your coffee arrives in a handmade cup that sets the tone for the meal, you know you’re in for something special. The food is outstanding, the service is top-notch, and there’s a subtle touch of Louisiana in both the atmosphere and the flavors.
I enjoyed the biscuit and gravy with fried chicken, the brisket omelet, and the classic breakfast, which came with a single massive pancake that was nothing short of a masterpiece. Every dish feels like a little adventure. This is family-style dining with flair, hearty portions, bold flavors, and a warm, welcoming vibe.
If you love discovering great spots with personality, On the Fly Café is a true destination breakfast that won’t disappoint.
… moreBill Baldwin
I love this restaurant and the people that run it. Chef Gray really knows his Cajun food and how to make it absolutely delicious. Server Tracy is wonderful, as is helper Olivia. My favorite menu item is Gumbo. This is some of the best Gumbo I have ever had, and I’ve had lots. I also love the biscuits (fresh made every morning), Shrimp Po’ Boy, Breakfast with Bacon, and Grit Cake. I still have to try the giant Fried Chicken Sandwich (dark meat), Biscuits & Gravy, and a few other menu items. No problem. I can make it there once a week easily. It’s a 20 minute drive from Solvay, but worth every minute.
… moreCindy DeLee
Wow! Stopped in while traveling through Syracuse and found a true gem. Service could not be nicer. Food was 10/10. Bathrooms clean
The shrimp is the bounciest, juiciest, most tender shrimp I’ve ever had.
Will absolutely be stopping in whenever we travel through the area.
… moreJimmy Teeling
We’ve been wanting to go here for about a year now, and I’m beyond happy we finally did. Everything about this place just made me feel warm and cozy. The inside of the restaurant felt like a genuine love letter to New Orleans.
Our server was the sweetest and most kind person on the planet, and despite working as the only server, we got our food relatively quickly and she was very helpful with recommendations!
The food was by far some of the best that I’ve ever had in my life, hands down. The Shrimp Po Boy was beyond perfect, the gumbo was perfectly rich and warm, the collard greens (which were mixed with broccoli rhab and kale because they were running low on just collard) were PERFECT, The Crawfish Mac was perfect in every way possible, and the hush puppies were out of this world!!!
The price was also beyond fair for how good the food and service.
I’m 1000000% bringing everyone I know here!!!
(Also, the CAMPS hot sauce is easily my new favorite hot sauce)
… moreRay Zapata
I came into town on a quick 2-day trip and I’m glad I found On The Fly! I ordered the chicken sandwich which was incredible, not to mention the hush puppies which were the best hush puppies I’ve ever had in my life. The food was perfect, but the service was top notch with bottomless coffee and friendly servers always checking up on you. Thank you all! 10/10
… moreMichael Passalacqua
First time at On The Fly, and oh man it did not disappoint! Super friendly and welcoming staff right from when we walked thru the door, with minimal wait time and exactly enough “check-ins” during our meal, always keeping the coffee mugs full. But the main event has to be the food – absolute flavor bombs. We got the eggs benedict and shrimp & grits, plus the cajun style french toast to share. The flavors all around were incredible – the lemon hollandaise may have been the best we’ve ever had, those potatoes were crispy on the outside and seasoned perfectly, and the unique shrimp and grits concept (with it being more of a grit cake) was excellent. Oh and the giant french toast – delectable. Loved the raspberry sauce and homemade whipped cream served alongside. Couldn’t get into more than a few bites of that but happily enjoyed it over the course of the next day as a leftover treat! We can’t wait to come back to On The Fly to explore more of the menu!
… moreAlex Dunckle
The shrimp and grits is one of the best bites in Syracuse. Fried chicken sandwich is amazing. Gumbo is stick to your ribs comfort food 1000%.
Service is warm and friendly. Family feel. The kitchen can be a little slow, especially if they get backed up but the food is worth the wait.
… moreDiane Allen
Eggs Benedict beyond compare! Shrimp po boy, excellent! Easy , relaxing atmosphere, lovely waitress sweet and just the right amount attentive. I’ll come back when I’m in Syracuse again.
… moreDominador Garcia Jr
Cajun Dark Roux Gumbo was a hearty warmed filled dish with mouth-watering tasty ingredient of seafood (Shrimp and Crawfish) rice, chicken and sausage, scallions, and pickled peppers!
Biscuits and gravy with chicken & eggs benedict reached the rooftops of my tastebuds!
First restauarant I ate at as it’s my first time in Syracuse, New York and I must say I will be visiting here again. Family owned restaurant welcomed us with open arms with extreme friendly and great service! As a Veteran, I’m appreciated and excited to enjoy breakfast and lunch meals here. Thank you Tracy, Grayson, and Olivia and ‘On the Fly’ staff for a Syracuse experience and an epic art wall of mechanical alligator with pikachu, powerpuff girls, and king kong!
… moreHavva Cetin
Family weekend and this place was the 4th restaurant we tried to get a table at. It is now 12:30 and we’re looking to have breakfast Wait was long due to staff members not being available on short notice but my family and I felt the food was worth the wait. People who walked out not wanting to wait lost out.
4 stars for some of the food being a bit salty for us but food was cooked well and there were unique items like grit cakes on the short menu. Loved the hush puppies! Service was friendly and cheerful. We will be going again.
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