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Rochester is a roasting town first. The Flower City has been pulling specialty espresso for decades, and today its own roasters supply most of the counters in the city.
Start in the East End, the theater-and-nightlife district along East Avenue. Java's Cafe, Rochester's original specialty coffee destination, still holds its corner on Gibbs Street beside the Eastman School of Music, a short walk...
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The Siren and The Sea
South Wedge
Hybrid bookshop-café serving espresso and coffee drinks alongside curated literature in a cozy South Wedge storefront.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Clementine
Fairport
Fairport café serving handcrafted coffee and Mexican-inspired brunch with a personal, community-focused approach.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Steven James Coffee Co
East Rochester
Neighborhood café in the historic Piano Works Mall focusing on quality coffee and locally sourced food in a comfortable setting.
Open until 6:00 PM
FairPour Coffee Roasters
Fairport
Small-batch roaster since 2019 serving specialty-grade coffee with innovative brewing methods from their Fairport home base.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge
South Wedge
Community-focused café serving locally roasted, ethically sourced coffee in a funky lounge atmosphere with live music and art.
Open until 8:00 PM
Little Bits Coffee Roasters
Irondequoit
Family-run neighborhood roastery crafting espresso and lattes with warmth and personal attention in West Irondequoit.
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Kovella Coffee
South Wedge
Hand-built espresso cart turned South Wedge shop where Kyle dials in balanced, never-bitter shots with cocktail precision.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Albunn Coffee House
East End
Rochester's first Yemeni coffee house roasting organic beans fresh daily in-shop, celebrating Yemen's historic coffee heritage.
Open until midnightThe Siren and The Sea
South Wedge
Hybrid bookshop-café serving espresso and coffee drinks alongside curated literature in a cozy South Wedge storefront.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowClementine
Fairport
Fairport café serving handcrafted coffee and Mexican-inspired brunch with a personal, community-focused approach.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Union Place Coffee Roasters
Henrietta
Family-owned roaster in Genesee Valley Regional Market crafting small-batch 100% Arabica with experienced baristas and fresh beans.
Open until 6:00 PMSteven James Coffee Co
East Rochester
Neighborhood café in the historic Piano Works Mall focusing on quality coffee and locally sourced food in a comfortable setting.
Open until 6:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 41Kovella Coffee
South Wedge
Hand-built espresso cart turned South Wedge shop where Kyle dials in balanced, never-bitter shots with cocktail precision.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowAlbunn Coffee House
East End
Rochester's first Yemeni coffee house roasting organic beans fresh daily in-shop, celebrating Yemen's historic coffee heritage.
Open until midnightThe Siren and The Sea
South Wedge
Hybrid bookshop-café serving espresso and coffee drinks alongside curated literature in a cozy South Wedge storefront.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowClementine
Fairport
Fairport café serving handcrafted coffee and Mexican-inspired brunch with a personal, community-focused approach.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowSteven James Coffee Co
East Rochester
Neighborhood café in the historic Piano Works Mall focusing on quality coffee and locally sourced food in a comfortable setting.
Open until 6:00 PM
Layali Coffee House
Park Avenue
Freshly roasted organic Yemeni coffee anchors this Arabic-inspired café blending Middle Eastern coffee traditions with specialty culture.
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