50 Best Coffee Shops in Rochester

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

“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.“

“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.“

“This has become my home away from home. Either flying solo or bringing family or friends along, my visits always leave me feeling elevated. Their elixirs and welcoming staff are so uplifting.“

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

“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“

“The staff is so friendly and the food was fantastic!!!“

“Very good coffee and crew!“

“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.“

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

“New coffee spot for sure!“

“the place feels very homey. the menu is interesting as i've never tried most of the dishes they had on there. I got a dish that came with eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast, and potatoes. it had really delicious gravy on the side. the server was great as well. will be coming back“

“The fact that there is mostly the same menu but vegan is so great (and the organization makes it so easy). Aside from the fake bacon, all the vegan food is delicious, and it’s not that the fake bacon is bad — it’s just not my cup of tea.

THE SALT ROLLS ARE TO DIE FOR.

Whenever I drive back from Colorado (we’re talking a 24hr drive) this is one of the places I look forward to the most. I come at least 3 times while here and I leave with a goodie bag full of salt rolls and [vegan] snacks from the vendors.

I couldn’t be more pleased with the service, vibes, and all around experience.

To Tree Town — Thank you for all the upgrades; the lengthened hours made stopping in much easier and the physical menus are very helpful! I can’t wait to come back and see what you guys have enhanced the next time I’m home. 🫶“

“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!! :)“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“The food was excellent and the staff was friendly and courteous!“

“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!!!“

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

“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!“

“Ok so people don’t understand how to rate an establishment on Google… people, your rating needs to be based on where you are and relative to that environment: if you’re in a mall looking for fine dining… guess what? You’re not going to be happy (generally speaking). Likewise, if you’re in an airport and want cheap, high quality food… guess what? You’re going to be disappointed.

Gusto is not cheap, but it is high quality, handmade food, with what seem to be high quality ingredients. Furthermore, the staff and ambiance/seating/atmosphere of Gusto is a 10/10 (for an airport). They do a terrific job here. Had the chicken pesto panini (and three beers) and it was fabulous. Will eat here again.“

“I have enjoyed everything I’ve tried at Jenny’s Bakery so far. My first visit, I met a gal coming out and asked her what was good to get inside. She told me, “Everything," but she was particularly fond of the cinnamon twist bread and the melon bread. She said the cinnamon twist bread was better than the ones at bakeries in NYC. Sold! I picked up several pastries that were unique to me that day. Picked up some Korean (I believe) breads for my daughter and son-in-law and a cinnamon twist bread to go with my Lavender Matcha Latte. They did not disappoint, and they have the best Lavender Matcha Latte in the Rochester area. I stop in whenever I’m on that side of town. Last time in, I had a delicious breakfast sandwich with my Lavender Matcha. Yum!“

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

“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.“

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

“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 !“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“best coffee in the city!“

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

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

“Every Starbucks is different but a lot of places create a great environment, Pennfield on route 441 is the best one I have been too, followed by; Irondequoit, NY, and Mt Hope Avenue, NY route 15? However competitive places have been getting better and providing great coffee at lower prices.... Food is always consistent but prices are ridiculous for the portion size, so that's why I only rated it a 3. Buy a French press from Starbucks for home, with it's protective covering it prevents easy breakage by all glass units from popular brands.... I look at Starbucks as more of a treat.“

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

“Huge shout out to Alexa who helped coordinate my large order. Despite an error on my end, all ended up great! Alexa was patient and kind - we had many happy employees upon delivery today! ❤️“

“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!“

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

“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 ?.“

“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! 🙂“

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

“Consistent , love the staff“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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. :)“