Citrus in the City is a favorite among first-year and transfer students each year. This webpage provides details on transportation, vendors, available samples and dietary specifications for the signature event during Welcome Week.
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
- Time: Noon-3 p.m.
- Location: Clinton Square (downtown Syracuse, NY)
Logistics
Beginning at Noon, new first-year and transfer students may load buses/trolleys at College Place bus stop, Stadium Place bus stop or Goldstein Student Center (on South Campus). The buses/trolleys will continue to shuttle students to Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, NY, throughout the duration of the event. Buses/trolleys will bring students back to College Place bus stop beginning at 1:45 p.m. should they want to return to campus early.
This event is only open to new Syracuse University first-year (freshman) and transfer students. Graduate students and returning students should not attend.
On the buses/trolleys, students will receive a wristband with 10 tabs. When arriving to Clinton Square, Welcome Week Leaders (WWLs) will be available to provide directional support at the event. WWLs will help manage the lines for each vendor.
When students get to the front of a vendor line, they will trade one tab for one sample. All vendors will have two samples available. If students are still hungry after using all 10 tabs, they may go to the Campus Dining tent for “all you can eat” options.
Please explore the vendors and sample menus below. Dietary information will be indicated by the following symbols.
- V = Vegetarian
- VG = Vegan
- GF = Gluten Free
- H = Halal
- DF = Dairy Free
- NF = Nut Free
Citrus in the City Vendors
Explore the confirmed vendors and their samples below.
Baja Cali Taco Co. brings the taste of the west coast to the east coast! Check out a full menu, event calendar and catering options on the Baja Cali Taco Co. website.
- Walking Taco (V, GF, NF)
- Street Corn (V, NF)
Callé Tropical offers Central New York and the surrounding areas the best empanadas! Check out a full menu and catering options on the Callé Tropical website.
- Cinnamon Sugar Churros (NF)
- Passion Fruit Juice (V, VG, GF, NF)

CrisPi Co. brings bold ingredients and serious flavor to North Syracuse with wings, pizza and fast takeout favorites made fresh to order! Check out their full menu and events on the CrisPi Co. website.
- Bone-in Chicken Wings (GF, NF)
- Boneless Chicken Wings ( NF)
- Teriyaki Sauce (DF)

This cozy food truck (affectionately named Trailer Swift) serves delicious cakes, cookies, pumpkin rolls just in time for fall so many varieties of coffees and drinks. Follow Exhale Bake Shop on Instagram (@exhalecafeandbakeshop).
- SU Vanilla Cake (V, NF)
- Watermelon, Mixed Berry, Mango Lemonade (V, VG, GF, DF)
Launched on National Donut Day in 2016 at Taste of Syracuse, Glazed & Confused is a small batch donut shop on Clinton Street in Syracuse, NY! Follow Glazed & Confused on Instagram (@glazedsyr).
- Fruity Pebbles (Cereal Killer) Donut
- Oreo Donut

Il Limone is an authentic Italian restaurant serving delicious homemade recipes in Liverpool, NY! Check out Il Limone on Facebook.
- Meatballs (NF)
- Ravioli with vodka sauce (V, NF)
Jillie Dog is known for their beloved Jillie Sauce and hot dogs in Liverpool, NY! Check out their story and full menu on the Jillie Dogs website.
- Jillie Dog
- The Hot Cherry Mashed Potato Dog

A food truck specializing in Filipino Fusion Food, their award winning Lumpias are out of this world! Follow Oompa Loompyas on Instagram (@loompyalove).
- Spinach Artichoke Loompya (V, NF)
- Buffalo Chicken Loompya (NF)
Started in a tiny food trailer in 2012, PB&J’s Lunchbox has expanded into gourmet grilled cheese made with a signature Lunchbox sauce. Check out the full menu, events and catering options on the PB&J’s Lunchbox website.
- Grilled Cheese (V, GF)
- Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly (GF)

Saltin’ the City is a premier spiedie food trailer in Central New York! Follow Saltin’ The City on Instagram (@saltin.the.city).
- Chicken Spiedie Skewer (GF, DF, NF)
- Corn Ribs (V, GF, NF)

SINBUN is located in Salt City Market, serving the best sweet buns AND savory buns in Syracuse! Follow SINBUN on Instagram (@eatsinbun).
- Mini Basque Cheesecake Bun (V, NF)
- Mini BLT Bunwich (NF)
Yum Yum Shack offers a distinctive blend of Afro-American and Asian fusion cuisine, and is best known for their gourmet egg rolls! Check out the full menu and services on the Yum Yum Shack website.
- Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls (V)
- Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Campus Dining will provide additional food that is all you can eat and requires no tabs. See below for the options from Campus Dining.
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- Mac and Cheese Bar (with GF option, V)
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- Individual bags of chips (V)
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- Featured Menu Item: Yella’s Talking Turkey (Gobble Gobble) Sandwiches
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- Featured Menu Item: Choolaah Samosas with Spicy Mango Sauce
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- Paneer Chickpea Masala with Naan (V)
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- Fresh Fruit (V, VG, NF, GF, DF)
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- Mixed Green Salad w/ dressing options (V)
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- Vegan Meatballs (VG)
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- Bottled Water and Soda
Citrus in the City Map

Map Key
- Exhale Cafe and Bake Shop
- Oompa Loompyas
- Jillie Dogs
- Saltin’ The City
- CrisPi Co.
- PB&J’s Lunchbox
- Callé Tropical
- Baja Cali Taco Co.
- SINBUN
- Glazed and Confused
- Il Limone
- Syracuse University Campus Dining Food Truck
- Yum Yum Shack
- Information Tent
- Green Arrow on the left side of photo = Busses and Trolley Drop Off Area




