I was looking for a place to grab coffee and study that wasn't a library, campus, or in a busy area…read moredowntown, and that was open a bit later. There aren't very many coffee shops open past 5pm, particularly on the weekend, so I was glad to find this place. I've only ever been to the Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters locations in URMC, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of options and the quality of the drinks at this location. There is ample seating, some next to outlets, so this was a great place to study. Highly recommend if you need an off-campus study location but want to avoid downtown in the evenings.

Stopped in on a busy Friday afternoon and had to wait in a line almost going back to the entrance…read more I really enjoyed the festive holiday decor on display. The line moved surprisingly fast and I was able to browse the assortment of coffee and gift items available while waiting. Very inviting selection of local goods available along with the coffee beans. I saw several people pick up items for purchase while waiting. Even saw a fun coffee advent calendar on display which would make a great gift. The cafe area had a decent amount of seating. The menu was quite large and had a nice selection of coffee, smoothies, and iced drinks. I liked the large amount of flavor options available to add to your drink. I ordered an iced matcha with gingerbread flavor. It was delicious! Cost me a little over $7 with tax. I am happy to have a local coffee option to choose from when shopping at Pittsford Plaza. I will definitely be back.

Cheeseburger was good. It was fresh and hot. Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant has plenty…read moreof tables and nice ambiance. The free raspberry infused water was so good.

I've been many times pretty consistent. I ordered a turkey burger. I just don't feel comfortable…read morefinishing it. I brought it up to counter All the person said to me 15 minutes. Not I'm so sorry to check it out so I don't know.. I don't know to me. It didn't look completely cooked. You know when you burn something on the outside things don't cook in the inside properly.

Amazing coffee shop. Lovely staff and the food and coffee is great. I would highly recommend…read morecolliers

I have a new favorite coffee shop, and it's Collier's Cafe!…read more Everything was great-- the food, the drinks, the vibes, the service, and the overall ambiance. This is such a cute classic coffee shop. I've been 3 times now, and enjoyed everything that I've tried. I haven't tried studying there, but it's a nice place to catch up with a friend. The atmosphere is cozy, not too loud and not too quiet, so it seems like a nice spot to sit awhile. They have monthly specials which have been delicious, and I look forward to seeing what they come up with next!

So I finally made it to this bookstore/café and met up with a friend. The first floor is the café,…read morewhile the upstairs is the bookstore. There are plenty of places to sit whether you're alone with a book or meeting up with friends. They sell used books along with a small, nicely curated selection of new titles. The coffee and breakfast sandwiches were tasty, and the staff was friendly. My only gripe is that parking in this area is a complete pain.

Bookeater is such a cute place to hangout and get a good book! I love the atmosphere and the people…read morehere and enjoy spending time with a good book and some coffee. However, the last time i was in there I wasn't too thrilled with my coffee. Maybe it was just the flavor I got... but it wasn't good at all. It was very sour and the aftertaste was something between strong chemicals and mildew. It was my choice to visit a different coffee shop since I don't live in rochester anymore and want to explore the other cafes rochester has to offer. Maybe some day I will be able to re-visit bookeater and try their coffee again. But until that day, I have a lot of other coffee shops to visit. However, I want to give it 3 stars because the bookstore portion really is amazing.

THE ALMOND CROISSANT. It was genuinely the best thing I've had in 2026 so far. It was more dense…read moredue to the filling but still perfectly flaky. I'm not even a huge almond person but this changed my life's trajectory (all roads lead back to VBC now). The Betsy was also great, I wish I got some greens to pair with it. Cheese danish wasn't overly sweet either. Not depicted is a vanilla latte, a tad disappointed with it but only bc everything else was stellar and the coffee pales in comparison to the food. Incredibly friendly staff despite the line wrapping around tables. Would not suggest coming here on a weekend after 10am though, it was packed like a store on Black Friday before online shopping got popular. Wish there was more seating!

Great place. If it's your first time here's what you do. One person goes to grab your seat/table…read more The other person goes up and orders your food and drink. Great environment. If you need a place to hang out and work it's a no pressure environment. Enjoy.

Cafe Manzara feels like a little pocket of Türkiye tucked into Brighton--and honestly, I wasn't…read moreexpecting to be this charmed. I came in for something simple and left fully committed to the experience. The Turkish coffee arrived in the most adorable cup, strong and velvety with that classic, unapologetic depth, paired with a soft, rose-kissed Turkish delight that made the whole thing feel like a ritual rather than just a caffeine stop. I took my time to enjoy every sip of it. And then the rice pudding. Served warm in a rustic clay bowl, topped generously with pistachios--it hit that perfect balance of creamy, lightly sweet, and comforting without being heavy. One of those desserts that sneaks up on you and suddenly you're scraping the bottom of the dish. The space itself is cozy and thoughtfully put together, and the people working there genuinely elevate it. Kind, welcoming, and happy to let you linger a bit, which feels increasingly rare. The first thing I noticed is how healthy and vibrant the plants look and to me that was the winning point. This is a great cozy spot for folks who don't enjoy social interactions and high energy vibes. It's more for the slow in the moment experience to sip and relax.

The place is cozy, they have a lot of board games and chess, so it is pretty amusing…read more Food and drinks are very reasonably priced, which is why we visit quite a lot But service is always late...

Cute shop. Parking was in the back but entrance is out front by the street. Took me a bit to…read morerealize that. Walked it and location was open and very cabiny. Plenty of seating. I was greeted right away, and ordered a chai latte. I had the drink ready before I was done washing my hands. Drink itself was solid. So if this place is local then give it a shot.

We try to visit local restaurants rather than chains when traveling, today we have Neutral Ground…read moreCoffeehouse a try. It did not disappoint. It's a cute little cafe with friendly staff. The food was great. My husband had the lift bridge breakfast sandwich with coffee and I had the barge burrito with an iced latte. We were served quick. We will definitely stop by again.

Love the coffee and boba drinks. Kids love coming here for ice cream in the summer as well. Will be…read moreback

Very cute new place to sit and enjoy a coffee. I got a hot chocolate. After I ordered, I was…read morelooking around and saw the frappe sign. That was what I was really looking for. I should have asked but sometimes I'm too quiet for my own good, lol. The hot chocolate was very good though. I'll definitely be here again. I'll try a frappe. :) They also had bagels, cupcakes, cookies and bubble tea.

Delicious drinks and food in this Yemeni coffee spot. The staff were very kind and patient as we…read morearrived during a busy time. Very clean cafe. Staff were pretty quick to clean up tables so there was always somewhere to sit down. The Iced Mango Matcha Latte was my favorite, where you can taste a sweet matcha flavor with a hint of mango. All of the desserts looked delicious, but what peaked my interest was the Pistachio Croissant. They warm it up for you, which allows for the croissant to have that flakey crunch to it paired with the pistachio paste.

This is my new favorite coffeehouse in Rochester. It's so exquisite inside, quite beautiful,…read moreindeed. It looks like has gold accents dripping among a natural wood, white and tile backdrop. Whenever I drive by the parking lot is slammed. I knew this place had to be good. There is almost completely instantly a line and I felt lucky to find a table. It's simply so popular, I don't know if it's large enough. The tables are close so if you're trying to have a private conversation-you won't get it here. There is a variety of seating options. Comfy conversation chairs, a booth banquette with chairs on the other side, chairs and tables, and a bar top along the windows with outside eating for warm sunny days. The cups are a rich brown color with gold probably Arabic writing. The dessert case is filled with sumptuous fruit shaped mousse desserts. The coffee itself is beyond compare. There are boxed games. Things are delivered to your table on wooden trays. It's so elegant. I cannot say enough nice things. The staff is so friendly. I had a Nutella latte and a raspberry dessert. I asked which dessert was best, the lady at the register said the mango. Mango is not my thing but she said next best is raspberry. It's the perfect size. A hard crisp shell, creamy mousse and a perfect raspberry center. I also got a pistachio latte. Both were excellent.

Yummy! Delicious coffee, friendly staff! Was able to get work done…read more WiFi easily accessible They even had mimosas yes to all! Thank you!

I'm attached to this place like a toxic ex--I love the idea, ambience, and crowd, but what it…read moreoffers is so mid (drinks). I have tried time and time again to like their coffee but I can't bring myself to enjoy the taste of the lattes, there is no espresso taste and even the milk tastes bland somehow. I had such high hopes for the Peace Train but boy was that a train wreck in a cup. Couldn't taste the blackberry or hazelnut, just milk :') On the plus side, the food is very tasty and staff is always friendly. It is SUPER packed on weekends, you'd have to get there early to snag the seat you want. Also shoutout whoever is on aux, music is always good... unless you need to study or get work done (would choose another cafe to go if you can't lock in while feeling bass in your bones, it's so overstimulating)