50 Best Coffee Shops near Gates

“Not only is the coffee always perfect but the staff at this Tim's is the friendliest ive seen, and I have been to many Tims. I work close by so often eat both breakfast and lunch here. I love the ice cap and breakfast sandwiches, but I go here mostly because customers are treated so well.“

“I’ve been at this location morning and evening and the staff is friendly they all remember there regulars and do there best to give the best service possible“

“please keep your tables clean. thats the only reason I dont like coming in. I mean realllly clean them, often, please !!!!“

“Love this place! I just really wish they had a rewards system! The competition around Rochester has them and hydra is my favorite would love if this was added 😊“

“Very good coffee and crew!“

“Cozy, delicious and dietary options. Loved it❣️“

“Great coffee in a lovely atmosphere! The workers were so kind and knowledgable about the different coffees they serve. I got the Pandan lattee and it was so good! I'm definitely coming back again. This seems like a great place to bring a book, relax and read.“

“I stopped over as I'm not much of a coffee person, so i ordered a apricot pastry claw. I liked it. Friendly staff, it was full this afternoon on South Avenue but they have a decent system to move folks along.“

“truly delightful. something new for us and we will be back!!!“

“Everything was perfect BUT…….the hollandaise sauce could have used some lemon in the mix. May I suggest a lemon wedge to accompany the Eggs Benedict for optional lemon wedge distribution? Also, maybe substitute the cheddar biscuit as an under to the Eggs Benedict with Challah bread instead? I feel it would be less intrusive because the Challah French toast was off-the-chain-bells. Anyways, the service was grand and the vibe is absolute, either way:)“

“what a lovely Sunday brunch! wonderful food. crispy chicken with fabulous fries, cream of mushroom soup, cinnamon raisin French toast with real butter and maple syrup, plus pastrami hash. wonderful service from liza, cheerful. a perfect meal. thank you!!!“

“The food and drinks were delicious. 10/10“

“Tall fluffy hair boy makes good coffee and is cute asf, I’m js“

“If you’re looking for the best boba tea near RIT, this spot is an absolute must. Obsessed is honestly an understatement ✨ From the moment you walk in, the vibe is everything chic, modern, and so inviting. It’s the perfect place to study, catch up with friends, or just treat yourself. The bubble tea selection is incredible, so many milk tea and fruit tea options! Easily some of the best bubble tea in Rochester NY. And the food? SO good 🔥 which is rare to find at a boba spot. Everything we tried was flavorful, high quality, and looked 🤤 If you’re searching for boba tea in Rochester, or just an all-around great food and drink experience, this place absolutely delivers. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“Great little place to grab a bite to eat. The prices are great and the staff are super friendly. Our kids love their variety of desserts, especially the panna cotta cats!

Update: its been awhile since I've been here and I was pleasantly surprised that they still are stil great and they updated their menu items. The staff is very kind and food is well prepared.“

“Food is always good. Always fresh and never an issue. Friendly staff as well.“

“New coffee spot for sure!“

“A huge thank you to the barista that noticed my daughter in tears and treated her with the kindest service ever. You changed her day.“

“I love the cozy atmosphere and the coffee is great!“

“Thank You Starbucks Employees for bringing a spot of joy to my daily life in a very stressful time. Stay Safe!!“

“We love everything we’ve gotten“

“My daughter and I’s favorite place to have coffee and breakfast!“

“Amazing! A great feel in one of our most modern stores. Great work, Team!“

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

“best coffee in the city!“

“Delicious food & drinks. Friendly staff. Locally owned. Highly recommend.“

“10/10 every time!
I had an amazing experience at Gloria Jean's! The coffee was absolutely delicious, everything was made quickly, and the service was excellent. The employees are genuinely kind, which made the visit even more enjoyable. You can tell they really care about their customers. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!“

“Very helpful pleasant staff and great coffee. They have places to sit and enjoy your coffee but this is not Starbucks. So if you want to work on your laptop for 45 minutes or let the Internet babysit your kids for you while you day- dream of what your life was like before they were born, then you might want to drive on. All the better for the rest of us who just want to enjoy some coffee in a quiet friendly space.“

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

“If this place was outside of the airport I’d be here more often. One of the best Italian cafes in Rochester. Ordered an espresso and the guy asked “tall or short”- last time someone asked me that I was in Italy. Proper coffee and proper service!“

“The food was top notch! And customer service was wonderful!“

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

“My absolute favorite place to go for coffee and food, they know me by name 🙂 I always recommend them to everyone ❤️“

“Barista was very friendly“

“Ordered a drink for a friend with very specific needs and they had everything I asked for! I’m not a super big coffee drinker but they guided me through my order and made great suggestions! My friend loved it and said it was super tasty 😊👍🏼 ☕️ I love to support small businesses so next time I’m in the area I will stop by again, this time for myself!“

“Consistent , love the staff“

“Great coffee and fresh Timbits make this location a daily must-visit. The staff is incredibly friendly and always manages to get the morning drive-thru line moving quickly. It is a clean, reliable spot with consistently great service that perfectly hits the spot every single time.“

“Love this Starbucks! The baristas are genuinely kind, remember regulars, and always make my drink just right. You can tell they care about customer experience. Highly recommend stopping here! The manager is awesome, she is kind and friendly.“

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

“This is by far my favorite coffee shop on campus. They serve finger lakes coffee and light snacks along with shakes. I would advise against eating the food as I have noticed that it tends to sit in the fisplay case over night, sometimes for about a week before it "disappears" for new stuff. The service is quick and professional.“

“I don't have enough words for how kind the staff was when I was having car issues in their parking lot. They checked on me multiple times, offered to call for help, made me laugh during a very stressful situation, and were just overall wonderful people. I feel terrible I didn't catch a single one of their names in the moment but the staff that was working on 9/3 at 1:30ish were top tier.“

“RE: Starbucks at 2585 W. Ridge Road. I don't know the barista's name, but he turned my day around! It's been a difficult season for me and that was a very unexpected source of cheer on one of the busiest retail days of the year. Thank you so much!!!“

“I came in June 4 at 7 27am I never really get a sandwich because I'm very funny the team is very awesome amazing place and fast but I looked at the counter it was very dirty all I ask is can you put paper down while you make my sandwich she got upset an a little attitude u not eating it i am and I peep her and the manager whisper good working or not when someone says that u have to take it serious and for the manager she was supposed to say she paying for what she wants even if not she was supposed to make sure that counter is always clean and not talk about the customer with the worker but it's OK I now how to make calls to see what I can do never apologize just whisper and smile I didn't like that and I come in one's or twice a week to the girl that gave me a cup of ice water thumbs up to u and the other guy and lady you guys are awesome manager not cool.“

“The two gentlemen working 11/12/21 (Josh and someone that I didn’t catch a name) were EXCELLENT. Josh helped me pick a great drink and the other gentlemen made it so yummy! That’s for being so nice to someone who doesn’t usually drink coffee.“

“It's a super clean place with people on their laptops at every table. Orders get out relatively quickly despite long lines (you'll wait ten minutes tops from line to drink-in-hand). The only downside is this place doesn't accept Starbucks rewards points for free drinks, etc., hence the four instead of five star rating.“

“Great. . . Location.... Love that they have lots of options for cups :) !!!!Good, fast, Friendly, service ! I'd definitely get a drink here again at this location while I shop around Target with my husband and children:)I love that they have lots of cup options! I always grab a drink here while I shop around Target ? . The staff is always fast and friendly :):) I do wish though, that they still had the lemon bread / cake slices like they used to. Maybe as the pandemic slows down; they'll bring back more of their menu items. :)“

“First time back in a while, and just as good as I remember it being from my 5 years of school here at RIT. �“

“The happy birthday greeting as soon as I arrived from the barista was so very nice as were the drawings on the cup!!! She really started my birthday in a special way. The drink was delicious too and even my husband commented on how much delicious cold cream topped by matcha latte! Thanks!“

“It was really great the food was hot and I enjoyed it it was real meat thank you Starbucks

Parking: There was plenty of parking there and I loved it cuz my car got

Kid-friendliness: I liked it because they had young teenagers working showing them the ropes and kids were in there and they you know we played for it happy thank you“

“I wish today they took better care of my food. egg was burnt so bad it looked like another sausage patty and cheese was not melted and barley any on“