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“

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

“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!!!“

“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!!!“

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

“Very good coffee and crew!“

“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!“

“Affogato is very good and very good atmosphere“

“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!“

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

“Very welcoming, cute and cozy! The person who served me was very nice and friendly. When it comes to coffee, I can be indecisive, so I went with their suggestion of the iced strawberry mocha. Let me tell you, it was SO good! The drink was very flavourfull and chocolately all throughout. Best part is it's vegan, too, so no animals are harmed in the making of their drinks :)

I can't recommend this place enough! Easy 5/5 stars!“

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

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

“Clean and friendly atmosphere“

“Drinks, treats and staff are all fantastic. It would be 5 stars except the wait is insane. Unless you have minimum 30 mins (can be upwards of 45 and that is only to place and receive a coffee order, I’ve never attempted ordering food to be made for this very reason) to spare, try somewhere else. No matter time of day or day of the week there is always a long line that is slow moving and be sure you order to-go because there is limited seating and it’s always taken.“

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

“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.“

“Great quality Coffee. Highly recommend.“

“Great local spot with food made with a lot of love. We had a veggie panini and the dad’s Italian sandwich - both were spectacular, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Skip the other spots and get your food here, you won’t regret!“

“This is the 2nd time we have been here. Food was good, service was pretty good. They were busy, so we had to wait a little bit but was expected. Got desserts to go. They were out of the black cherry tea and of course that was what I really wanted. We enjoy stopping here when in the area.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

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

“Stopped in on Sunday morning 7/26. Service was excellent, the ladies on the register were super polite and handled themselves well. They were kind, fast service, always had a smile and laughed with me and my friend while we chatted and waited for our breakfast. Very friendly and best Tim Hortons I’ve been to in a long time!“

“I just happened upon this place and snuck in before closing time. This place is warm and welcoming. I wanted poached eggs (they have) on toasted english muffin (they don't have) so I switched it up and got a short stack of pancakes and a side of grits. I never order pancakes. I just don't like them that much but I am sure glad I did, here! Yum. Best I've ever had.“

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

“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 came in Wednesday I had to say I had the best cold drink ever made for me. The girl on station around 10 am delivered what I wanted when I said extra pearls and my butterfly drink she did that but didn't add too much beyond that she made the drink what it looks like in the promos I've been to Monroe Ave Starbucks in Webster Starbucks and they have not made the drink to be the colors that you see in the promotion she made it a three levels of colors and it's was blasting with flavor . Best butterfly drink I ever had please tell me when she's working so I know to have her make it for me I came in to get the s'mores drink but unfortunately you guys are out of it I'm happy that happens. May I add the girl that made my drink around 10:00 a.m. at a detail and took her time but was making the clock It wasn't over 3 minutes or 2 minutes it was under she was very sleek with how she runs that cold station . I usually don't like this spot because of the homeless people but I'm going to come back if she's there If she's not there then I'll just order my pistachio latte but she understands what people want“

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

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

“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.“

“best coffee in the city!“

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

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

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

“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! 🙂“

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

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“This location makes an excellent cup of coffee. The employees are super friendly and do such a good job making my iced shaken espresso. They also have the best messages written on the cups (I know they are made to do so by corporate but still appreciate it).
They are very efficient time-wise too. Thank you all so much!“

“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.“

“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“

“Super customer service and wonderful quality products!“

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