50 Best Coffee Shops in Rochester

“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 😊“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Affogato is very good and very good atmosphere“

“Very good coffee and crew!“

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

“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!!!“

“I consider myself an expert at coffee shops. Elvio’s is the best in the business. The food menu has something for everyone whether it be breakfast or lunch. The coffee is done right and made to order. The atmosphere is 5 stars! Check out their hours and make it a weekly visit!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Clean and friendly atmosphere“

“The last time I was here, I witnessed the owner pull an employee aside to not only commend them for the job they were doing, but to reward them as well. He spoke with such sincerity and respect that it left a real impact on me. In a world where business owners are often known for creating difficult environments, the owner here sets a new standard for creating a safe space that I can only hope to aspire to someday! Thank you for standing out as a genuinely good man“

“Every time I go to Clownboy, I wish it was closer to where I work or live, but that's more of a me problem. My most recent visit sealed the deal on why I need to just make the trip periodically.

This is a fully vegan coffee shop. I am not vegan but I am lactose intolerant so it's a treat to order from a menu with reckless abandon and not having to worry whether my coffee would be better with traditional milk. I think Clownboy is on par with many of the local coffee shops in the area quality-wise. I believe they make many (if not all) of their syrups in house, which is greatly enjoyed and appreciated. My personal favorite is the Dale Cooper, a cold brew with fig and walnut bitters. It's not sweet and has a subtle almost smoky finish. It's sophisticated and reminds me of a cocktail in a way. I have dabbled with a few other drinks on the menu and enjoyed them as well, but the Dale Cooper is my jam.

The vibe in the cafe is great. It's fun, welcoming and colorful. Local artists have work displayed for sale. I am more of a grab and go coffee drinker by default, but I could totally see myself chilling here for a while if the mood struck.

There are a few very small things I wish were different (limited seating, street parking), but on a nice day, I don't mind a little walk and a coffee to go.“

“My passion for coffee shops is still alive and kicking and Canaltown Coffee Roasters didn’t dampen that passion. It’s nice to visit a real coffee roaster’s.

Val was fantastic. For my partner Val recommended a Cuban Double Espresso and that Plant Milk was the best alternative for the Apple Dirty Chai. He thoroughly enjoyed his drinks.

I ordered the Caramel Spice Latte and it was delicious.

The service was good. There is plenty of seating indoors and a few tables outside. Loved the cute fresh flower arrangements on the tables.

A very chilled out cafe with friends chatting away and people working quietly on laptops.

There is plenty of parking.“

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

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

“Loved this little find we had! Cute vibe to one of our favorite books! Food was so good! Server was a bit rushed in speech and manner but got our orders down. Food was a bit slow coming out in comparison to how rushed the server seemed. But overall dope place!“

“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.“

“Great quality Coffee. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Really enjoyed this spot in town. Simple dishes, but you have a lot of options to
customize your order. The set menu is excellent value with its portions, choice of accompaniment, and a drink. The kimbap kit is a definite hit with the kids!“

“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!!!“

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

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

“Very busy and high-demand Starbucks location. There’s almost always a steady flow of people, so it’s not the best spot if you’re looking to sit quietly and relax with a cup of coffee.

However, it’s a great grab-and-go location. Fast service despite the heavy customer volume, orders move efficiently, and it’s very convenient to stop by and pick up a latte on the way.

Well organized, practical, and reliable when you need coffee without delays.“

“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!“

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

“Thank you so much Sam who helped shovel my car out Monday morning, you went absolutely above and beyond, I hope your pillow is cool when you go to sleep and that you have the best day ever. The world is better because you're in it! <3“

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

“Another great visit to Gusto. I remember to take a picture of the menu. They have a delicious meatball panini that goes great with a glass of wine. They sell wine by the bottle here too. Tasty food, good drink selection and the staff is always friendly.
Today they opened 25 minutes early and fired up the grill. That was so nice of them. They offer their full menu all day. I got the meat ball panini again. Like I said, I love that thing with some red wine, even if it's 9am.“

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

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

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

“The best EVER! The donuts, Salvatore’s slice and world class service from the kindest ever, Chantel!“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

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

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

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

“love this location and staff“

“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! 🙂“

“I’m not one to leave a review for a chain as big as Starbucks but this location continues to impress me. Every time I come in for an online order, they check in with me when I walk in and if possible expedite my order if I’m a little early. Always friendly and efficient, by far my favorite in the area“

“This is the best starbucks in Rochester. They never mess up my order. It usually two women in there, they do a wonderful job and are so friendly. There was a gentleman working the other day and he did a great job also. I choose this starbucks over other when Im in Greece“