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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. 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 brick 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.

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