50 Best Coffee Shops in Rochester

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

“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.“

“They have best coffee!!! Awesome workers. It would really be great if they could expand or make it bigger to allow more seating inside. Keep up the good work. 🥰🥰🥰“

“Very good coffee and crew!“

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

“The food is amazing. The service is great, and the eggnog latte is to die for.“

“Affogato is very good and very good atmosphere“

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

“Awesome Food! Homemade Cooking. Highly Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“New coffee spot for sure!“

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

“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 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.“

“My friend and I went here for brunch and the food was fantastic. My photo of the duck croque madame doesn’t show you how much duck bacon they stuffed inside; the fattiness of the bacon is cut by the mornay sauce. My friend got the flavored coffee with their version of the garbage plate and he got free refills on the coffee.

I would suggest coming near opening time because when we left around 11 AM, there was a decent gathering in the waiting room.“

“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.“

“We ordered breakfast through Grubhub and were blown away by the quality and flavor of everything we tried. We got the Vegan Chesswell Breakfast Panini and substituted provolone for the vegan cheese. The sundried tomato spread added a bright note without overpowering the other ingredients, and the whole sandwich was delicious. My friend, who split it with me, said it was the best sandwich he’d ever had—and one was definitely enough for two people.

We also ordered the Vegan Superior Gone Green, which my wife loved, and the Aztec Mocha Latte, which was absolutely perfect. They balance their flavors so well. We’ll happily order from them again.“

“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.“

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

“A hidden gem! The food was delicious and friendly staff. Check them out.“

“Great quality Coffee. Highly recommend.“

“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!! :)“

“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!!!“

“Amazing café. Kind, caring, and compassionate customer service. I tried to tip the young man for serving my coffee and food and he refused.

The Turkish coffee was great. Will be back for more. The latte was just as delicious.

The pastries were the star 🌟 🤩 ✨️ I devoured them they were so good. The cheese filled one that looks like am empanada was my favorite. I'll be ordering two next time. The beef filled one was my second favorite.

Don't walk to get here....run. You will not be disappointed.“

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

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

“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“

“best coffee in the city!“

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

“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 !“

“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.“

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

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

“What a sweet way to end a wedding trip! This airport eating expereince almost makes me want to a delay so we can come back for our next meal. Warm atmosphere, awesome owner, extensive list of beverages, cozy hot chocolate, friendly banter from the kitchen...overall great experience!“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“It was an early morning and the line was long. But the lady taking the order is so sweet and she greets everyone. She’s also sooo efficient in taking orders so the line moves very fast. Food and drinks also came out very quickly. Best experience at a Dunkin!“

“love this location and staff“

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

“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!!!“

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

“Super customer service and wonderful quality products!“

“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. :)“

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

“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! 🙂“