11 Best Cafes in Rochester

“My only reason to drop a star is that people like to know the cost of what they ordered before getting to the window so they can have cash ready and not hold up drive thru line. Also I've noticed that different staff have charged differently for what I get and it's usually matcha tea latte small and a muffin.“

“Great company and the do a lot for Rochester community“

“I would highly recommend this restaurant.The food was great.Nicely priced clean restaurant n people were very friendly.Ya gotta try this place its 💯great place to eat .Ya gotta try it“

“Came here on a caffeine crawl. I felt very welcomed right when I walked in the door. Enjoyed the variety of coffee samples provided!“

“Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back, but there are a few areas that could be improved.

The biggest downside was the wait time, which was over an hour. I’ve been here a few times and can say for sure the wait is usually always about 1 hour- 1.5 hours durning breakfast time. Unfortunately, the hostess experience was a bit frustrating. My name was crossed out and rewritten on the wait list, and several groups who arrived after us were seated first. It might be helpful for the restaurant to implement an electronic waitlist system to better keep track of guests and avoid these situations in the future.

Once we were seated, though, everything turned around. Our waitress was amazing—attentive, kind, helpful, and consistently checked in throughout our meal. Her excellent service, combined with the delicious food, absolutely made up for the long wait and earlier interaction at the front.

The food was phenomenal. The apple and strawberry Pannekoeken pancake was a 5/5, and I loved that the strawberry version came with sour cream mixed with brown sugar—it was such a delicious touch. The Dutch skillet was also a 5/5 and packed with flavor. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was really good as well. Portions were generous and perfect for sharing. If you’re dining solo, expect to have leftovers, which is always a bonus!

Overall I would recommend this place! Make sure you plan for a long wait, would not recommend if you’re looking for something quick.“

“This is a great place to eat with a good atmosphere and very good people working there. I highly recommend it.“

“It was good I ordered the matcha green tea cooler it was so good with the caramel. The only thing that should be better is the time they close I went to carribue a few times in my neighborhood hood and it was closed. I go every morning sometimes night but it is always closed. Maybe you should think about closing around 8:00 in SE“

“This is the absolute best coffee! My go-to is the XL Blackout, dark roast. Whatever your go-to is, they have it or can make it. And you'll never find nicer folks! It's a perfect way to start or recharge your day!“

“I not only buy our bread weekly from Great Harvest Bread, I give bread and bags of cookies as gifts to people we appreciate. Also, the friendliness and helpfulness of all at the North Broadway location makes it a favorite place to shop. I hope to keep finding energy bars in stock. Wow! Powerful and healthy!“

“I had an outstanding experience at Panera Bread during our recent visit. From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. Lawrence, the cashier, truly made our visit memorable. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and kind to my family, going out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed.

Not only did he take our order with a great attitude, but he also helped get our meal together quickly and efficiently. His level of customer service really stood out and made us feel welcome and appreciated.

This was hands down the best experience my family and I have ever had at a Panera. Employees like Lawrence make all the difference, and we will definitely be coming back because of it!“