Is Byblos Mediterranean Cafe Still Open? Update (Syracuse, NY)

Current status

As of September 2026, Byblos Mediterranean Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 17, 2025.

Primary source
cnycentral.com ·
Secondary source
byblossyr.com ·

Last verified

What the source shows: A local news article dated 2025-07-17 reported the cafe was filming a second Triple D appearance, and the cafe's own website was live on 2026-09-08.

  • Season / episode Season 16, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Byblos Mediterranean Cafe in downtown Syracuse in the episode "Authentic Eats" (aired 2012-12-10), where Violet Khabbaz served a seasoned falafel sandwich and baklava alongside fresh hummus and shawarma. The family-run Lebanese cafe, operated with her husband Phillip and son Fady, opened in 2010 at 223 N. Clinton Street and has been described in local coverage as bringing a home-style, family touch to Middle Eastern cooking downtown. CNY Central reported on 2025-07-17 that Byblos was preparing for a second appearance on the show, in an episode titled "Around the World and Off-The-Hook," showcasing the same falafel and baklava recipes. The cafe's own website, byblossyr.com, was live on 2026-09-08, describing Byblos as serving Mediterranean food in downtown Syracuse.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 16, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Authentic Eats
What was featured
seasoned falafel sandwich and baklava at the family-run Lebanese cafe
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Byblos Mediterranean Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Byblos Mediterranean Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Byblos Mediterranean Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 17, 2025.

What happened to Byblos Mediterranean Cafe after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Byblos Mediterranean Cafe in downtown Syracuse in the episode "Authentic Eats" (aired 2012-12-10), where Violet Khabbaz served a seasoned falafel sandwich and baklava alongside fresh hummus and shawarma. As of September 2026, Byblos Mediterranean Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 17, 2025.

Where is Byblos Mediterranean Cafe located?

223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Byblos Mediterranean Cafe?

Season 16, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 10, 2012. The episode is titled “Authentic Eats”.

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Visit info

Address
223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Venue type
cafe
Official website
byblossyr.com

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Sources

  • cnycentral.com — https://cnycentral.com/news/local/syracuses-byblos-mediterranean-cafe-returns-to-food-networks-triple-d-nation
  • byblossyr.com — https://byblossyr.com/

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