I stop at Dalai Java every time I'm in Canandaigua and I am never disappointed. This time I had overnight oats which filled my belly for the rest of the day. read more

The food was fresh, the atmosphere was roomy and comfortable. But unfortunately the service wasn't friendly. 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!! read more

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Stopped for a chai latte beverage and white chocolate raspberry scone. Nice treat. This place is always spot on with delicious coffee and teas. Their sandwiches for breakfast and lunch are great as is their bakery options. Service is always friendly. Plenty of inside and a couple outside tables with umbrellas. The decor is fun. You can also purchase coffee grounds and brew at home. read more

Dalai Java - Delicious warm scone with an iced chai Latte. - Cafes Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

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

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My first time since the ownership has changed. Definitely no sense of urgency but worth it. I ordered a coffee and bagel at 12:30. No one else was waiting for food or drink. Forgot my bagel. The 3 staff were talking about Thanksgiving week and scheduling. I had to go up and ask for my bagel to be prepared that I had ordered. They are certainly nice. The coffee was good so I'll be back for that. There isn't a large amount of individual seating. Mostly large tables for parties of 4+. Cute ambiance though. read more

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Big fan of the seasonal drink menu options here. They always have a fun and exciting matcha drink to choose from. This visit the option was a Strawberry Shortcake Matcha (strawberry puree, maple pancake syrup, strawberry cold foam, and Ceylon cinnamon) this drink was so delicious and unique. My drink was made quickly and the barista was pleasant as always. I enjoyed the cozy ambiance and plant filled seating area. I noticed a lovely "karma board" where patrons can leave kind and encouraging messages. As I have noted before the prices here are high. My total for one drink was $9.14. Despite the pricing I will always want grab a delicious drink when in the area. read more

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The oatmeal bowl was delicious!! If you are eating in ( and you should) ask for your coffee in a mug.

The food was excellent. We had the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito. They were delicious and generously sized. The pho spiced latte was tasty and a fun variation on a chai latte. The restaurant has a wonderful neighborhood feel. It's friendly and not stuffy. The owner takes great pride in the food and was trained at Johnson & Wales Culinary School in RI. read more

dalai is a morning must-stop in canandaigua. the vibes in here are impeccable, many comfortable seating options & homey decor. drink selections abound & the food is also always on point, kyle does a fantastic job. everything is fresh & so so nourishing with tons of great specials. i mean just look at the presentation! read more

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A cute coffee shop with great coffee and food! The staff were quick and friendly. I had the avocado toast and it was perfect read more

Dalai Java - Avocado Toast - Cafes Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

Prefect location in middle of town of Canandaigua. They have excellent selections of tea, coffees, and other drinks cold or warm. A selected menu for light breakfast and sweets. Their staff are sweet and friendly! read more

The ambience was quaint and lovely. Menu sounded good... I asked if the quinoa bowl was good- She says everything is good. The bowl was really bland. Even after adding salt, pepper and sauce it tasted wet and not great. The lox was good. I do not recommend it thanks to the unfriendly towards us service. Always pick a place with good service read more

My favorite coffee shop in Canandaigua. Drinks and food are always on point. Just tried a smoothie for the first time. I got the blueberry pomegranate. Really liked it and it's vegan but you can add yogurt. Also they have really good sugar cookies there for the holidays right now. Service is also always quick and good. read more

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Coffee and food were really good. Service was great. Helpful baristas gave good advice on shaken espresso mix with oatmilk. Ambiance is a chill vibe. Will be back when in the area again. read more

Great size breakfast items and lattes and flavors are awesome. Tons of flavors to chose from which is nice! read more

Dalai Java - Breakfast Burrito and Lox - Cafes Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

When I walked in here I go to the barista "so where's the Dalai Lama?" He goes "we keep him in the back, always with a clean cup of Joe to help him meditate!" Hahahahhhha this place is so bomb. They have a fantastic chill vibe with wicked good coffee and eats and matcha latte and et Al! U gotta stop in and try the wicked good coffee! The Mexican medium dark roast is sooooooo smooth! Git er done! read more

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My team and I order here regularly when we are working at a dental office nearby. Their smoothies are every bit as good as they look/sound, don't miss out, but their coffee and breakfast sandwiches are hands down simply the best! So grateful to have them conveniently located and within walking distance when we need a reliable and delicious pick me up. read more

We found this little shop driving home one day from Penn Yan and already found a way to make it back. Very large, relaxed space with tables in the front that can accommodate large and small groups as well as couches and comfy seating toward the back. There are some local things for sale as well as their own roasted beans for sale toward the front. Our first stop in we only stayed a few minutes as we got there shortly before closing, but out second visit we had some time to sit and enjoy our coffees. Definitely a comfortable setting if you want to stay a while, the WiFi was good, as was the coffee. Looking forward to bringing some beans home next time as they roast them in house. read more

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I've been back a couple times now. Always consistent. Mostly updating with some photos so others can see what it's like inside, or if they're on the fence about bringing their work with them. read more

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Cute local coffee shop serving food and drinks. We got iced coffee and smoothies here all were delicious. I am disappointed that they don't use fresh fruit in their smoothies. They use a concentrate instead but you could add a banana to the smoothie for extra fee. I asked them to make the smoothies less sweet and it ended up being pretty delicious for a hot summer day. The staff were friendly and the service was timely. There is a big wall of bagged coffee beans to go. For the area it's pretty good cafe! read more

This was a pretty nice coffee shop we stopped at while on our way to the DMV. Compared to Geneva, where you basically have just a Dunkin, this was a really nice way to start the day. Unfortunately, the staff wasn't the friendliest and the small shop was quite loud. Despite those hang ups, the coffee my wife and I had, along with our sandwiches, were really tasty. I would definitely say this is more of a grab and go spot than a nice place to sit down. It's kind of cramped and uncomfortable inside, but don't let that hold you back from good coffee. This place is definitely worth checking out. They're a little slow, but good things come to those who wait! read more

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Good service ran by folks who clearly love and have passion for their food. I ordered Jax, a bagel with egg, spinach, tomato and a balsamic glaze. I also got their iced blueberry lavender? tea. Jax exceeded my expectations. I was looking for something lighter without heavy ingredients including onions, bacon, greasy cheeses, smoldering flavors and thus Jax seemed the way to go. I was hesitant at first because balsamic vinegar on a bagel seemed a little ambitious to me. When it came out hot, it was excellent. The egg was perfect cook to where still runny in the middle but the texture and flavor paired nicely with the otherwise tangy vinegrette. It's not too sharp of a vinegar which is nice since that would have overpowered this combo- some spinach and that juicy tomato slab on top really softened the vinegar on the bagel. While this was delicious hot, unfortunately it didn't hold it's flavor later on when I went to eat the other half. it's a large portion btw, it's 2 halves with 2 eggs - could have been one each for a friend. The bagel was now too sweet which then brought out the balsamic's after sweet taste that I had been wary about earlier. this made this dish a little harder to eat. Still good, but now the sweetness from the bagel overpowered what the tomato had rescued earlier. The blueberry tea was also a good quencher on this hot day- highly recommend. Overall a wonderful place, but I made the mistake of not eating both portions immediately. I will be back in the future however, as the vibes were good here and there is good potential for their other dishes. read more

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Dowling Scoring System Ambiance - 9/10 Food - 8/10 Service- 8/10 Value - 8/10 Breakfast burrito read more

We had the avocado toast, breakfast burrito, hash brown, and cinnamon roll. Everything was very good! The prices were definitely reasonable. Inside had plenty of seating and all of the people who work there were very nice. I would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

This coffee shop is a gem on Main Street in Canandaigua, NY. The employees have GREAT personalities! Friendly, happy, and engaging! That set the tone immediately. The atmosphere is chill and very relaxed. The vanilla latte was smooth and delicious- not syrupy sweet, well balanced. The food options are limited unfortunately. I would come here often if I lived here!! UPDATE! My mistake- noticed some had some very good looking and fresh breakfast sandwiches and other sweets. Did not try, but looked great !! read more

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Went in here with my dad to grab a cup of joe on our way home. The ambiance is great, very chill and relaxed feel, with an assortment of local art/crafts/food sold inside. Had an excellent pot roast grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on the sandwich was absolutely delicious. I ordered a hot apple cider with whipped cream. It tasted just like apple flavored water:/ I also Bought some Bali blue moon coffee beans and a loaf of bread. The bread was ok, but got stale after one day. The coffee was super bitter and gross once I ground it and prepared a pot of it at home. The ambiance and food was good, but the products sold and the bland/emotionless service leaves something to be desired. read more

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Excellent food and service, and ambiance!! Our fave coffee shop!! Love it!!!! Exceeds all my expectations, every single time!

One of my go to coffee shops. Best breakfast burrito!! Great baked goods and the food is excellent. Amazing coffee choices too. I love that they have sugar free coffee syrups. read more

Stopped for breakfast, and we ordered a caramel macchiato, blueberry pomegranate smoothie, cold brew and breakfast burrito. Everything was excellent and ready quickly! Will probably come again during our trip. Great option for a quick breakfast. read more

I stopped in for a Americana coffee on Sunday. There were several people ahead of me. The young barista was making every one their orders, talking to the customers and those seated at the counter. Making that line disappear quickly. She was very upbeat, energetic and friendly, seems to love her job. Just a delightful person! It was my third time there and will definitely be a regular there. A great experience and good java!! Thank Dalai Java read more

Amazing lunch and study/work place. If you want fresh, healthy, huge meals at an extremely reasonable price, complete with coffee in the mug of your choice, plan to spend your lunch hours (11am-2pm) at the Dalai Java. Bonus: I asked for the Chinese herb mix "Enlighten" to be added to my coffee, and I'm well focused today, even with this amazing spread in front of me! The atmosphere at this time is very focused and quiet. Lots of space, tables, comfy chairs, plugs, etc., and great wifi to use. As a remote employees, I will be frequenting here whenever I can. read more

Dalai Java - The mixed greens salad and side bowl of chicken poblano soup, plus my mug of the day with Honduran fair trade coffee and Enlighten herbs. - Cafes Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

This place is awesome! Stopped by yesterday before we left Canandaigua and so happy we did! There are so many drinks to choose from and me being as indecisive as I usually am took forever to decide. The barista was really friendly and patient and I didn't feel rushed at all. I ended up ordered a cold Almond Joy latte. It was pretty tasty! I'm not a huge coffee person so I generally go for the sweeter drinks . Dalai Java definitely had a super chill and cool vibe to if and I would totally come back the next time I'm in the area. P.S. They have gender neutral restrooms! read more

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It took 40 minutes to get an avocado toast and an oatmeal. Pleasant staff and decent tasting food, however a simple breakfast should not take this long!!! I got to watch them cook while waiting for our food... the cook was washing a bowl to make an oatmeal and then washing a spatula to cook an egg. Extremely inefficient kitchen and understaffed. Although the employees apologized for the wait, it's unacceptable to make customers wait that long! Expect to wait a long time for your food. read more

Happy we tried this sweet cafe with a great atmosphere and friendly service. Had an excellent iced coffee and exceptionally good cronut (my first!). read more

Great atmosphere to do work. Good coffee options and small meal options like soups and sandwiches. Cookies and smoothies are really good as well. read more

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Went here on a whim. What a lovely little nook! And cute art and what not all around, nice big coffee bar and tables and lounge area. I got the Nutella frappe and was not disappointed!. For the price they really give you great portions to! Staff was very sweet and friendly will be back here again!. PSA : Bathroom is spotless and appreciated the feminine " free in case you need one" station. I Included a little adorably hand made picture that was hanging in there. read more

Dalai Java - Hand made thing in bathroom. Cute! - Cafes Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

Super coffee plus a mineral collection! This is a nice spot to hang out. I tried my first cronut here and it was all that!

Cutest little coffee shop! The staff is always super friendly and their food is fantastic as well! Lots of little elements (chalk board wall, checkers/chess and couches) to make you feel so at home! read more

My preferred hangout. Friday's visit was great. Can't say enough about the perfection of the DJ Crunch sandwich! My domestic queen loved her Tahoe sandwich. Staff assistance was wonderful. read more

This is my favorite cafe ever! I go here all the time. I tend to get the same drink because it never gets old! All the drinks and food are good, never had a problem. Amazing customer service. All of the workers are really nice. Props to the barista with pink hair (don't know their name) she had a great energy and made me and my friends day! Would recommend this to anyone looking for a study place, or just some good drinks and food. read more