50 Best Coffee Shops in Rochester

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

“Very good coffee and crew!“

“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 😊“

“Affogato is very good and very good atmosphere“

“Clean and friendly atmosphere“

“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.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Everything was perfect BUT…….the hollandaise sauce could have used some lemon in the mix. May I suggest a lemon wedge to accompany the Eggs Benedict for optional lemon wedge distribution? Also, maybe substitute the cheddar biscuit as an under to the Eggs Benedict with Challah bread instead? I feel it would be less intrusive because the Challah French toast was off-the-chain-bells. Anyways, the service was grand and the vibe is absolute, either way:)“

“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!!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“New coffee spot for sure!“

“Great quality Coffee. Highly recommend.“

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

“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 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!“

“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! 🙂“

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

“I’m struggling on giving them the four stars I’m not quite sure they deserve it.Walked in first thing I noticed was what a cute little shop of pastries they had offered. As I looked around, I was disappointed as the walls and the ceiling were full of dust. The food order was not done correctly, but they did correct it and was tasty. Overall, it was average. Hopefully next time I go, they clean the walls in the ceiling.“

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

“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!!“

“best coffee in the city!“

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

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

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

“If this place was outside of the airport I’d be here more often. One of the best Italian cafes in Rochester. Ordered an espresso and the guy asked “tall or short”- last time someone asked me that I was in Italy. Proper coffee and proper service!“

“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!!!“

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

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

“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 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“

“love this location and staff“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Super customer service and wonderful quality products!“

“The two gentlemen working 11/12/21 (Josh and someone that I didn’t catch a name) were EXCELLENT. Josh helped me pick a great drink and the other gentlemen made it so yummy! That’s for being so nice to someone who doesn’t usually drink coffee.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“These are the best bagels in Rochester, no questions asked! We have been coming to Bagel Land for more than 30 years and time after time they continue to turn out high quality fairly priced bagels. Some of our favorites are the Firesalt, Jalapeño, Salt and Sesame. We know the job market is tough for service oriented shops and we wanted to take a second to shout out to Maudie and Lucy for their great service and attention to details. Joe is the owner and is almost always on site; we love seeing him there and feel great about supporting a local business that also gives back to the community.“