SkyTop Coffee

The egg-over-easy breakfast sandwich is the move, and SkyTop has the kind of brunch menu that makes a coffee shop into a destination rather than a pit stop. The shop sits in the village of Manlius and customers consistently call it a Central New York favorite, which sounds like a promotional line until you sit down and realize the breakfast program is doing real work alongside the fresh-roasted coffee rather than coasting on a single signature item. The room is modern and artsy, with a calm energy that holds even when the place fills up on a Saturday morning. Indoor seating, an outdoor terrace when the weather is right, sidewalk tables for the front-of-house energy, and power outlets throughout, which makes this one of the better remote-work setups in the village by a wide margin. The iced mocha latte is a reliable order. The medium-roast Peruvian drip is the one for anyone who wants to taste what they are roasting in-house. Crepes earn the order. Avocado toast holds up. Local baked goods round out the kitchen side. The owner-run hospitality is what holds the room together, and it shows in how the staff treats regulars and walk-ins with the same attention. The coffee does run slightly acidic for some palates, which is honest to flag because not every customer is going to love a brighter cup, so order accordingly if you prefer a darker pull. This works for brunch regulars, remote workers who need outlets and a calm room with wifi, and friends meeting up for a long breakfast that turns into a long coffee. The breakfast sandwiches make a strong argument for skipping the bar at home, and the crepe menu makes a strong argument for skipping the diner.