The food was fresh, the atmosphere was roomy and comfortable. But unfortunately the service wasn't…read morefriendly. The Barista was a bit rude and was not the friendliest person. But overall the coffee was amazing, fresh as they roasted their own coffee beans. The espresso was nice and bold!!

Was very impressed by the food menu! Good price and very filling. Pretty cafe as well with many…read moreplants in the windows

What an amazing place to spend your time. This beautiful…read morecafe (located in the heart of Canandaigua) is run by the Ontario County Arc and employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal is to teach individuals life skills while serving up yummy drinks. My boyfriend and I tried out North Star Cafe before heading back to Boston and fell in love with the people, the space, and our drinks. The barista we had was honest and didn't hesitate at all in critiquing every flavor choice on the menu which my boyfriend and I appreciated! We knew we were in great hands when he recommended and made us what he loves most on the menu. I got a coconut/white chocolate mocha and my boyfriend got a classic mocha - both iced with whole milk. We both love almond milk, but the barista we had that morning said we simply could not ruin his drinks with almond milk... so whole milk it was! Honestly, this cafe is amazing and I wish we still lived in Rochester so I could frequent more often. However, it is a great place to visit when we're in town!

So I was with my friend and we both go açai and they were literally watered down and most of the…read moretoppings was missing it was not just a problem with my bowl but also my friends bowl, the sizes was extremely small too.

Best iced coffee I've ever tasted! I don't know what the secret is but Canandaigua is lucky to…read morehave Kershaw!

stopped here while visiting canandaigua and i'm so glad i did! everyone working was incredibly…read morefriendly, and the guy taking our order was almost overly nice in the best way possible. the coffee menu had some really unique names, and i ordered the internal flame. it was absolutely delicious and one of the best specialty coffees i've had in a while. i also got one of the homemade pop tarts, and it was huge and just as delicious as the coffee. the inside is on the smaller side, but it's really cozy, and they also have outdoor seating if you want to enjoy your coffee outside. i'll definitely be making another stop here the next time i'm in canandaigua!

Still getting used to not having a Starbucks on every other corner, but that's what a cross-country…read moremove will do... This is a nice location; it can trend busy because of the college and businesses nearby. Employees were helpful and had no trouble with my customized hot chocolate order.

Always exceptional service and hospitality at the Starbucks in Canandaigua, NY…read more As a frequent visitor to numerous Starbucks locations across the country, I can confidently say that this team stands out for their dedication to delivering outstanding customer service. I am consistently greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional experience. Perfectly crafted drinks with a friendly conversation and a hand written message on my cup, the team always makes me feel valued and appreciated as a customer. I'd also like to extend special recognition to the store's leadership team for fostering a positive and supportive work environment that shines through in the way the staff interacts with customers. It's clear that the managers prioritize creating a workplace culture that encourages teamwork and a passion for delivering exceptional service. I have encountered every staff member and all of them, have been friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing an exceptional experience. They are true ambassadors for the Starbucks community. I am grateful they all work in my hometown.

This is our go to boba tea place in the area. Ice cream, coffee, tea, and sweets are all available…read more Variety of flavors and sizes are nice. Staff have always been speedy and very friendly. Limited amount of indoor sitting.

Oh my goodness, I love their Boba Tea with all the flavor and bubble options. The staff have…read morealways been wonderful. Typically only 1 person working which means wait times are sometimes 10 to 15 minutes which can be frustrating. Wish they had order ahead for pickup or more options than waiting in line. Their teas and milkshakes (according to my son) are delicious. I hope this business stays around for a long time. Wish there were options to avoid the line.

Lovely cafe that employs those with disabilities! They collaborate through a division of the ARC…read moreOntario, so it's a really great place to grab a cup of coffee, or even a fresh fruit smoothie! Also good to know: their outdoor dining area is extremely pleasant, as it's located on scenic Main Street, Canandaigua so make sure to run in with enough time to sit and enjoy the ambiance.

What a find the North Star Cafe was! We were served a lovely, perfect cortado and hot chocolate…read morecustomized to "kid temperature" for sensitive little mouths. We also ate what may be the best blueberry muffins I have had in my life, and I am a senior citizen! Best of all were the personable, genuinely kindly proprietors. I cannot recommend this establishment highly enough.

My mom and my brother had an appointment in downtown Canandaigua when I was home visiting a couple…read moreweeks ago. My mom said "walk around downtown and take some pics" I did that. as I was doing that I came across this little bakery. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE local bakeries vs buying the processed crap at the stores or buying things at Wegmans, Albertsons, etc bakeries where they no longer bake at the actual stores anymore. Thats just sad. Anyway, I walked in here. The lady was nice. She seemed a little sketched out though for some reason, but super kick back at the same time if that makes sense? lol Anyway, told her I was just checking things out and I would let her know if I needed anything. She came back out from the front and asked again if I needed anything. So, I got a blueberry muffin. I LOVE blueberry muffins, but I never buy them anymore bc I no longer eat most things like that. It's a sad, lonely choice I made....to cut out all the tasty treats in the world lol NOT THIS DAY THO!! haha! I could not resist. The looked incredible and for $2 a piece being as big as they were...I had to. UNBELIEVABLY delicious. I was so happy I got it. Was so tempted to get a few other things, but Ive been so good with my diet...I had to refrain from doing so and just accept my boring, no sugar treats, kind of life lol I absolutely recommend this place. Prices are decent, the lady is nice, but she should realize that not all of us are bad :) The place itself is super cute, very homey, lots to look at and HEY! its a local bakery! You should always support places like this...over Wegmans and certainly over....ugh Walmart! Thanks for reading, Yelpers! Cheers!

I am a cake connoisseur. I test cakes from many bakeries and compare the taste and texture…read more I am not as concerned with decoration or presentation, although an attractive cake is nice to have. It is very unfortunate that the old ethnic bakeries have gone away and replaced primarily by grocery stores. It appears that the children of the old ethnic bakeries saw how hard their parents worked and decided to become doctors and lawyers and such. The delicious cakes of our long ago memories are gone. I visit a lot of new bakeries trying to relive my past memories. It appears that most of these new bakeries utilize standard cake mixes available from a variety of sources. They may add an ingredient of two to try to make it taste more homemade, but they all fail my taste and texture tests. Most are light and fluffy cake with average icing. They do look good however, but that is not what I look for. I look for taste and texture. I was very pleasantly surprised with our recent visit to Sweet Solutions on Main Street in Canandaigua. I ordered two large cakes for a corporate event. One was Vanilla/Vanilla and the other was Triple Chocolate. WOW ! Both cakes were exceptional in both taste and texture. They looked great too. Both cakes were devoured by the 45 people in attendance. Sweet Solutions mentioned that each cake would serve about 40 people. They must serve small slices. Our guests had two and three helpings apiece. Everyone raved on how great the cakes were. I personally had three pieces (large by the way) and would have had more the next day if any were available. The visit to Sweet Solutions took me back to the 60's and 70's when Shreck's and Vecchi's bakeries in Canandaigua when I was a child. Both were exceptional bakeries that were local institutions. There are a few bakeries in Rochester, NY who make some nice cakes but they are not as good as Sweet Solutions in Canandaigua, NY. My wife is ordering another today ! I am overjoyed to finally find a bakery that can meet my high standards. I can honestly say that Sweet Solutions is the best in the greater Rochester area. Thanks for reading. Kerry Van Iseghem Canandaigua, NY