50 Best Coffee Shops in Rochester

“Best breakfast sammies and pastries in the city, and they make it all from scratch in-house!“

“Such a great atmosphere, and the coffee was delish!“

“My workplace had a party this past Saturday evening at this restaurant and it was absolutely amazing! The food was spectacular! Liza took care of us all evening and she was absolutely amazing too! I highly recommend this place.“

“Love the eclectic atmosphere! Our lattes were excellent. Really nice staff!“

“First time visit! Fabulous atmosphere. Super chill and cozy vibe. Friendly staff and excellent menu! I had the Cenobite (Love the homage to Hellraiser BTW) which is Earl Gray tea with Lemon, Vanilla, Milk and Black Pepper. Fabulous! I could start my day like this every day if I lived in city. Highly recommend!“

“place has gone down hill... got a black and blue to go, it was burned to a crisp, and gave me the wrong sauce. miss the old owners“

“I tried Galicia for the first time last night and I cannot recommend them enough! Their service, efficiency, atmosphere, and most importantly THE FOOD (!!!!) -- WOW. I have not had audible responses to an entire meal perhaps ever? It was outrageously amazing. Please go support these incredible folks - their heart and dedication is so reflected in the quality of what they do.“

“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.“

“Very good coffee and crew!“

“loved it. the iced mocha is much better than Starbucks, and the chicken basil wrap it great.“

“I enjoyed the delicious rich taste of the variety of coffee flavors from this Gloria jeans. thank you for the unique experience from this store. Top quality store shopping experience. ordering is always easy, and quick and fast service. I highly recommended this store.“

“New coffee spot for sure!“

“Love this place! Coffee with a purpose!!!“

“4.5 First time there. Liked the close homey family atmosphere. Service was very good, friendly. Treated as if being invited into their home. Food was good except the pancakes. Had the Mad Hatter plate. Recommend it. The cheddar biscuit, sauce, coffee... very good. A little pricey as I had the duck bacon.

Parking: Parking was good for the area. It is usually difficult in the area.“

“Seriously the best coffee I have ever had. I travel all over the Southeast and Northeast. You just don’t find those the full, rich and distinctive flavors anywhere else. I am returning to my beloved Fl in Sept of ‘24. I will be bringing several bags with me, then ordering online.“

“Tree Town is a wonderful little place in a delightful little spot. Whenever I go the food is consistently amazing, full of color, fresh, and clean. The atmosphere and staff are very inviting and nice, it is the most consistently clean restranunt I go to. My one complaint is sometimes the service is a little slow, but it is well worth the wait when I get a perfect avocado toast or breakfast sandwhich!“

“Went in for dinner tonight for the first time and it was INCREDIBLE! A wide variety of drinks and food! Staff was attentive and friendly. They answered any questions we had about the menu. Even though it’s not sit down service the staff still brought us extra plates when needed and offered cups of water which was nice! Food came out fresh and hot! We will return again for more!! :)“

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

“I love my visits to Canaltown. It’s a tranquil little coffee shop with 8-10 tables. A great place to spend alone or catch up with friends.I ordered a frozen hot chocolate and a cut out cookie that was too good to wait to take the picture!“

“Excellent food and good coffee! Very friendly staff. Highly recommend visiting .“

“The most delicious coffee, best customer service, and local art for sale on the walls. Highly recommend! I bring everyone I know here.“

“Got a cup of house blend today and all day kept thinking about what a great cup of coffee it was. Highly recommend.“

“It’s a bakery like no other. I like me self some flavorful bread, not just some boring, plain mouth-frying dough, and this place hits just the spot for me. Flavorful, creative, and yummy bakery stuff, this is the most exciting bakery in town.

Love the beef sausage and the curry beef bread. Croffles are something to remember for years.“

“I quite literally cannot recommend The Old Farm Cafe highly enough. The service, food/drink, and atmosphere are all fantastic. As a Disney lover, this truly feels like the closest thing to immersive dining in Rochester and I can’t WAIT to go back. Need a place for a date? Old Farm Cafe. Need somewhere to take the kids? Old Farm Cafe. Meeting a friend for lunch? Old Farm Cafe. You get the picture. It’s perfect for everything!!!“

“I was having trouble with the app and called the store. The barista told me no worries, to let them know what I’d like and they’d make it for me. My drink was made just right. They went above and beyond to make sure my order was right and truly was the highlight of my day. Very friendly and helpful staff. Our go-to location.“

“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 !“

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

“This place is so convenient, the staff are friendly and competent, the coffee is delicious! And their breakfast sandwiches huge and yummy! I recommend 10 out of 10!“

“I really had to write a review about the excellent customer service at the airport Dunkin’ Donuts. India and Jamel were amazing! They’re so professional, and the most important thing admire is the service with a smile. As a Business owner, I would definitely want them in my establishment.“

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

“Great prices, great portions and love the friendly people!“

“Great menu with a lot of gluten free options. Will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“What a cute bar in this tiny airport! And the owner is a gem. We had a long wait for our flight that kept getting delayed and Giuliano (I think that’s his name?) was so friendly! He came to chat and get to know us, told us about the beers he has, and was just overall a warm and gentle guy.
We’ll stop by here anytime we fly out!

Great selection of beers you can’t get other places!“

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

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

“Give the pastry chef a RAISE!

A recently discovered gem for me. I ordered the prosciutto and mozzarella croissant , herby artichoke danish, and a cinnamon roll. It was all outstanding.

The croissant and danish were as delicate a mother coddling her newborn baby. So tender, light, and just so incredibly wholesome. It makes you want to have a newborn baby in your hands, it's that good.

And don't get me started on the THICC cinnamon roll. They are double cheeked up and topped with a non traditional icing that is smooth, a bit fluffy and a little messy ? the actual roll is soft and tender, just like ... well you can use your imagination!

Pearson's is money and the pastry chef and bread man know what is up.“

“Consistent , love the staff“

“best coffee in the city!“

“Almost perfect, but they wouldn't let me use a My Little Pony as the name on my drink.“

“The Tim Hortons on East Henrietta Rd. across from Suburban Plaza is the one I go to most often as it's the closest one to my house. The service there is the best of any location I've gone to...consistently. Always pleasant and up beat!“

“The young lady working this afternoon was a great blessing to me as I'd been working all night and going first thing this morning I'm so exhausted. She made sure that I had enough to eat and was very professional. Even the young man who was with her did a great job in serving me. Very satisfied customer as it's not the first time I've been in this Dunkin and every time it's been a wonderful experience. Thank you young lady and young man for such great serve. ?? The photo is of the thing I love to eat the most from Dunkin Snackin'Bacon and Frozen chocolate ?.“

“Hands down the best location. All the employees are so kind and welcoming. They always make my daughter feel special and remember my husband's favorite drink. Our drinks are always made to the absolutely highest quality. April and the team there are lovely.“

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

“Short review: *service: excellent and friendly. *preparation food: perfect every single time.
*cost: wallet friendly.
Long review: I have passed through this Tim Horton everyday during the week for the pass 6 or more months, I order cappuccinos, artisan buns toasted with butter, and more. Every time cappuccinos are perfect, and they never fail having artisan buns which I always have troubles finding in other stores. They accommodate with any changes on any item we had ordered. Employees are friendly and cordial at least the morning employees, such as Sule, Jay, and honestly every morning employee I find during the weekday are the best. Telling you, I will keep passing every morning, to get my cappuccino and sandwich because they don’t fail. Thank you for making the start of my day greatly.“

“The beautiful donut display was the hit of the night! We were hesitant to switch completely to donuts from the traditional wedding cake but we are SO HAPPY we went with the donuts. They also tasted just as delicious as they looked. We were very thankful Donuts Delite was able to deliver and pick up the donut wall and tiered serving plates. Our guests will forever bring up how much they loved them. Highly recommend for weddings and all other events!“

“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.“

“The Mrs. and I were first-timers. I had a Whole Wheat Everything 🥯 with Jalapeño cream cheese. Just incredible!! 😋 We took home the awesome deal they're running RN - $20 for a baker's dozen Bagels + 3 pastries!! 😉 We'll be back! 🙂“

“Just discovered this gem in Rochester and instantly jumped to one of my top places to visit! The shaken espresso was DELICIOUS! I’m excited to try other coffees. The breakfast sandwich was yummy, plan to try a panini or wrap next time. All staff members were extremely kind and calm under pressure- a line formed multiple times and they all worked together which was nice to see! There is a kids corner with TONS of toys! My 4 year old enjoyed playing for hours. It was great to discover a place where adults can enjoy themselves just as much as their kids can. There are lots of seating options, and it’s spacious so you’re not on top of other guests. A very welcoming environment. Bathrooms were very clean as well. I wish they had two computers running to take orders, I think that would help with the speed of service, especially if you’re just popping in to grab a coffee on the go. The signage/wording of service times was a little confusing (breakfast availability/lunch availability/etc.) The menu says breakfast is until 10:30am but then was told that’s just for the egg bites by an employee so it was just a hair confusing. Nonetheless this is a must go spot!! As a coffee lover I’m so happy to find a local spot to support! As a mom, I’m over the moon to find a spot where my child is welcome and I can meet up with friends and bring him along!“

“Excellent food Great wait staff Wonderful atmosphere Reasonably priced“