Cafe Sankofa Cooperative - Syracuse

Eat to live is a shopping place for the community it has healthy food and vegetables for healthy living as well as they sell coffee and hot plates.

It's still a work in progress, but in an area with few food options, this place is a true blessing. They are making great strides.

This place seemed more like a tease than an actual grocery store from the very start. The produce was fantastic, the staff was friendly, and the food was healthy. There was a bar-like structure in the store that would have made a perfect coffee or espresso spot, but they didn’t serve any coffee. Additionally, there was no deli. I get that adding a deli and a coffee bar would require trained staff and extra certifications, but still, it felt lacking. I was also disappointed not to find healthier frozen food options. Because of all this, I usually do my grocery shopping down the street at the Nedrow border.

The management really caused issues for this restaurant from the start. It has closed down twice, both within a year of opening. The highlight of the co-op was definitely the staff and the fresh produce.

What a fantastic community space! For a small fee, you can make it your own. They cater to a variety of events. Every Saturday morning, you can savor breakfast bowls, smoothies, coffee, tea, and muffins. During the summer, they also host Meatless Mondays and Fish Fry Fridays!