45 Best Cafes near East Rochester

“We love getting breakfast here and have never had a bad experience with their food! I can’t have eggs or potatoes and my son can’t have gluten - and there’s something for all of us! We also love their desserts.“

“Stumbled upon Steven James by accident and so happy I did! Great coffee and food selection, reasonable prices, and super cute atmosphere!“

“Fantastic staff, great food and drinks. It's become my go to coffee shop. Plus, the variety of books meant I got like 80% of my holiday shopping done in one trip“

“I’ve become quite the regular and there’s no shame in that. I’ve seen many different cat cafes and this one is by far the cleanest and most cared for. Can’t recommend it enough.“

“Live it all. From the service from the employees to the product! Always a 5 ⭐️“

“A hidden gem! The food was delicious and friendly staff. Check them out.“

“Part of my birthday present from my wife. Just a wonderful experience. We booked a full hour and it went by fast. Lovely kitties looking for forever homes (we wish we could take another one in right now). Will be back to get and give more kitty love.“

“Such a cute little place offering healthy and tasty protein shake options! I’ve only been a few times, but my mom orders from here frequently and we both love it! The atmosphere is light and friendly, with a diverse menu and polite service. Support small businesses!“

“Enjoyed a yummy breakfast from the Churchville Location. The bread was delicious and I love the red skin potatoes! The food was great!“

“Cutest shop around and everything is delicious! Love going on weekends for the breakfast sandwiches!“

“Believe the hype! We went to the Penfield location specifically to try the Cuban menu. The restaurant was sparkling clean and the service was excellent. Four of us ordered different Cuban dishes, while my two youngest ordered off the kids menu. The portions were huge - even the fresh fruit side dishes for the kids! Everything was delicious. The whole time, our table was just a chorus of "Mmm!" while reaching over and trying food off of each other's plates. We will definitely be back!“

“Had a great experience here while visiting our son.......Great food....great coffee and friendly service!“

“Stopped in today I’ve never been, but I was out that way. Amazing wrap and coffee was so good! Thank you for the friendly service!!!“

“I have been to CRUMPETS three or four times when I am visiting the Rochester area and every time it's amazing. I am moving to Rochester next month and I can't wait to eat crumpets more often!!!“

“Happy Gut Sanctuary is a relaxing space to gather with friends or have a relaxing moment to yourself. The vibes are impeccable. The staff is friendly, caring, and attentive. The beverages are to die for—and you can even do a little shopping on top of all of that! Highly recommend—there is something for everyone !“

“The food is amazing. The service is great, and the eggnog latte is to die for.“

“Lots of delicious teas, shakes, and waffles on the weekend! Friendly and our go to place!“

“AMAZING love this place. I've been coming here since I was little with my grandma and just came today with my grandpa and mom and we had the BEST SOUP I've ever had. My mom loved her tuna melt and my grandpa and I loved our soups. Highly recommend and of course their Gelato is great.“

“Java's is a Rochester gem. Friendly staff, lots of options on menu, warm inviting atmosphere. Big fan of this place.“

“Some good news for a Sunday morning! Nancy and I have been isolating after a visit with our grandkids. We normally take our morning walk to Matilda’s for my red eye and Nancy’s cappuccino. This morning the doorbell rang and there was Gretchen from Matilda’s with our coffee! She said they missed us and wanted to check in with us! What a surprise! (She also brought an apple turnover (the best I have had)!) People, wherever you live, there are small businesses that depend on your support. In these difficult times, they need us more than ever. Please do what you can to create community wherever you live. Peace.“

“Great egg sandwich and cappuccino“

“Definitely delicious! If you’re in the area, definitely stop by! Highly recommend!“

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My wife and I absolutely love this place! The food was fantastic — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is such a vibe, especially if you’re a Friends fan. The theme and décor are creative, nostalgic, and just make you feel comfortable the moment you walk in.

The new owner, Steve, was incredibly welcoming and hands-on, and Abby the barista was friendly, upbeat, and made an awesome drink. You can tell they genuinely care about the experience.

Between the great food, cozy environment, and their rewards program (which is a huge bonus), we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend stopping in!

It has an East/Park Ave vibe😊“

“Chill and creative atmosphere, excellent coffee and food. I love seeing goods and services from local artists on sale there, too!“

“Ordered 20 shakes today & they were delicious! First time ordering & had many happy coworkers. Appreciated the follow up email from the owner & will definitely be back & spread the word. Thank you for the healthy treat without the guilt!“

“Have debated going for months, the price adds up quickly for multiple people (myself and 3 kids) but finally decided to try it today. Such a cozy little place. Amazing selection of food and drinks, everything is customizable, very friendly employees, quality is absolutely worth the cost. Will definitely be back, probably frequently because I need to try alllll of the things 😁“

“First time ever having iced chai but it was so good, kinda tasted like a s’more, Shirley temple was also really good :). I have yet to try any food but I’d imagine it’d taste just as good as their drinks. Their service is quick, especially for little things like drinks. The atmosphere is nice and the live music is pretty good.“

“Believe the hype! We went to the Penfield location specifically to try the Cuban menu. The restaurant was sparkling clean and the service was excellent. Four of us ordered different Cuban dishes, while my two youngest ordered off the kids menu. The portions were huge - even the fresh fruit side dishes for the kids! Everything was delicious. The whole time, our table was just a chorus of "Mmm!" while reaching over and trying food off of each other's plates. We will definitely be back!“

“I had my birthday/retirement celebration at I Square Wine Reserve Saturday night. Sara the event coordinator and Mike helped me make my plans. It was fabulous. Appetizers were delicious and the.Arancini’s were amazing. Everyone was complementing the chef. I was so happy to celebrate my special occasions there. A big thank you again to Mike and Sara and Olivia our bartender .👋👋👋“

“My toddler loved her grilled cheese, and I really enjoyed my caprese sandwich. Great way to wrap up a day at the library--delicious food made fresh and in support of a terrific cause.“

“Very good food. Quite a little cafe with a nice atmosphere. Burritos are popping.“

“The most significant and iconic building of Rochester is The Times Square Building, which is a historic landmark that stands as an iconic part of the city's skyline. Originally constructed in 1929, this art deco skyscraper is known for its distinctive design and has played a significant role in Rochester's architectural and commercial history.“

“Sadly tucked away in a corner but amazing food. Old fashion cafe with the sign using board letters and numbers. Lovely lady’s and big portions. Atmosphere of the cafe room was beautiful with the windows looking out to the garden and spacious. Come here whenever your in the room for quiet space and lovely air“

“Best coffee & healthy food“

“very friendly and unique atmosphere . our coffee tasted very good also.“

“I went here yesterday for the first time, I tried the lavender vanilla iced coffee and it was absolutely amazing. I loved it so much I came back today and tried the lemon almond cookie iced latte and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I definitely vote this as my new favorite coffee drink anywhere. the barista, Collette is friendly, cool and was very helpful answering questions I had and made my drinks perfectly. I Will be a repeat customer from now on. I wish I had tried this place when I first heard of it, but no better time than now ✨“

“Just had these at the Public Market during the food truck rodeo. Easily the best apple cider donut I’ve ever had. And I lived on an apple farm growing up that made these types of donuts fresh everyday lol. Would highly recommend getting them and eating them hot!“

“the space was absolutely beautiful and the owner is amazing. very great and friendly. service was phenomenal!“

“I met Amy at the Southwedge Farmers Markets and grabbed some of her original dill pickles. Simply wonderful, light, tasty and delicate. Literally these are the best pickles I have ever tasted. Give her a call or stop by the Southwedge Farmers market on Gregory Street, Thursdays between 4-7PM or better yet go and visit her at Ludwig's Center Stage Cafe. Its time for all of us to get back to living life and supporting the businesses that make Rochester unique, + the best pickles ever. I promise you won't be disappointed.“

“They have best coffee!!! Awesome workers. It would really be great if they could expand or make it bigger to allow more seating inside. Keep up the good work. 🥰🥰🥰“

“Always amazing and Charlene and Sarah are mad scientists with their flavor combinations. 10 out of 10 as our kids would say!“

“Love sitting inside near giant glass windows... or outside in warm weather. Wonderful, lovely music. Quiet atmosphere. Food is very good & generous portions. Nice variety of coffees & teas. Also really enjoy looking at all the decor, based on Susan B. Anthony & other important women. Location is where she originally (illegally) voted ! Friendly, nice place > to meet or on your own.“