This place was great! Super awesome staff, the best chai I've ever tasted, and an inclusive bathroom! I came for the quirky name and stayed for literally everything else! read more

Their iced oat milk matcha latte was very tasty! Their breakfast sandwich was huge and so good! I love the Adirondack chairs tables out in front and the vibe inside. read more

Absolutely terrible experience. Unprofessional owner who yells at employees with a line of customers. Coffee is always weak and luke warm at best. Do not recommend. read more

Great service. Christopher listened closely to our order and made us feel welcome. Good WiFi too.

Wonderful service! We stopped by on the way back home from Rochester back to Virginia. We love finding local coffee shops that have their own roasts. I had the cold brew which was great and my husband and brother both got americanos. Took a bag a bean back home with us. The shop itself is spacious and a perfect quiet hangout spot. Baristas were just great. Would love to come back again. read more

just ground and brewed the beans at home- my TERRIBLE coffee making streak is OVER! I made decent coffee! It was the Nicaragua blend and I bought whole beans. read more

I've been here a few times now, and only had their iced coffee, but judging based on the quality of that iced coffee (excellent, in case you were wondering), I'm sure the other coffee drinks are up to par. The place itself is small, with just two indoor tables and one outdoors, and the owner is usually manning the counter. read more

The only real coffee shop in Canandaigua, in my opinion. Awesome selection of quality drinks. I was boring and only got a plain coffee, but will definitely go back and try something a little more interesting. Came here with a friend to chat and loved the atmosphere. Staff was friendly and accommodating. As someone who is only in CA every few months, this is the place for me to be if I'm meeting up with an old friend. Nice music. Can't wait until it's warm out and I can enjoy the real cafe experience here. I can speak for the food, but my friend was a big fan of her bagel. Will definitely return. The only thing- it's not a huge space, so I might avoid weekend mornings if you don't like to be crowded. Otherwise, you'll have a great time here. read more

The Dalai Java became a very popular place for coffee due to the quality of the roasting and the wonderful, of cramped, ambiance. The decision was made to move to roughly 5 times the space and offer the same excellent coffee in a much improved setting. From the handmade coffee bar to the pine wood floors, the shop offers elbow and leg room galore as well as the great coffee of yore. And excellent lighting. And more to come. Dalai Java adds pastries from Leo's (in photo), bread from Rise 'n Shine, tea from Good Life Tea. All the tasty things from local people, in the spirit of the Canandaigua Farmers Market. In the future, toasted English Muffin bread from Larry of RnS! The new space is fantastic, warm, immediately beckoning and comfortable for reading or talking and computing. By the way, the sound system is brilliant, with speakers attached to the floor joists giving a surround sound effect that you can actually feel. What a wonderful evolution. Soups may be coming soon! Oh, they accept Apple Pay via a Square Reader! read more

Dalai Java - Dalai Java adds pastries from Leo's (in photo), bread from Rise 'n Shine, tea from Good Life Tea. - Cafes Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

The iced red eye cold brew is my staple drink, and the atmosphere and layout is awesome. Love this place!

I had the most wonderful experience with this small coffee shop, the atmosphere was charming and friendly, I was in the area with a friend to run an errand and she said we have to coffee here that it was amazing. So we did! The selection was extensive and the staff warm and informative, making my choice easy for me and I was not disappointed! I ordered their cold brew which was fabulous, one of the best cold brews I have had. I also ordered a grilled cheese with bacon that was yummy. I was so impressed with the coffe and staff, I bought bourbon barrel aged coffee beans to take home. The beans are so good am planning on buying more online. It's hard to find such a jewel these days and the Dalai Java is just that. read more

I went to Dalai Java today and had a toasted coconut latte. The service was very good and the drink was delicious...cant wait to come back!

Since moving to town about a month ago I've been here 1-2x a week! What can I say, I LOVE my coffee especially when it comes from cute little shops. I've had a few different blends (plain black for me) and loved them. The iced coffee packs a punch. I also splurged and ordered an iced almond milk latte with their house almond joy syrup. Oh boy that was so rich and delicious I had a belly ache. Black coffee not a bad price $2.50, specialties will run you $4-5! read more

Excellent coffe away from the hustle of the big city and the mass produced coffees. Here it's made with love and care and it gets the taste to prove it. Quite big space, friendly staff, and good prices. Having spent the weekend in Canandaigua this has been a must-stop to refresh with coffee. read more

Okay, I know that toast is what's stopping millennials from buying houses and motor boats, but trust me on this. Take your next $5 bill down to Dalai Java for some Rise and Shine English muffin toast topped with honey and cinnamon. Yeah, you could make it at home but it won't be even close. And the coffee. They have something for everyone, for the hot bean water drinkers to the folks who like dessert as their coffee. The atmosphere is friendly and they care about what they're putting out for customers. I'm so glad they've moved in on Main St in a decent sized location. It's comfortable and easy to access. Next time you need a caffeine fix, stop in here. You won't be disappointed. read more

My husband and I each got cafe au lait and pumpkin spice cake. Cake was tasty and not overly sweet. Seriously good coffee! We'll be back.

The Dalai is more than just coffee. This place is a small get away in the town of Canandaigua. The owner roasts the beans once or twice a week and they are excellent. If you are lucky enough to be there during this process, you will witness the passion she has for her coffees. The staff are quite pleasant and seem to love what they do. Watching the owner and her baristas interact is wonderful. She is motivating and patient. She cares. The Dalai supports as much local as it can. It is also a hub for free thinking. This place loves everyone and all are welcome. A definite gem in Canandaigua. I haven't had one thing at this place that didn't taste amazing. read more

Excellent coffee. Never went to tge old location but I feel I need to come here more often to remember what truly delicious coffee tastes like. read more

Pleasant atmosphere, good quality coffee, friendly staff, lots of tasty flavour options (including real nutella). It also has a little display case of attractive minerals, if you like to stare at shiny things. Building is spacious with room to sit, though the area is pleasant to walk around too. Would come here more often if i could. read more

Excellent coffee, great atmosphere and service was terrific. Small outdoor seating was perfect.

Very cute cafe in the small town of Canandaigua. They have a lot of specialty lattes and great flavor shots you can add for an additional $.50, but I went with a regular latte when I went, and was pleased. The guy who was working told me to try it and make sure it was made perfect before I paid, which is not the kind of service you receive everywhere. Not a lot of seating, so this is not a great cafe to hang out at, but is nice if you're just looking to grab something to go. I love Starbucks coffee, but I will definitely go again to support this great local business. read more

The positives: nicely appointed space with a cool vibe; friendly staff; and a good assortment of drink and snack options. The negatives though, should give puase if you like to be productive at a coffee shop as some people do. That friendly staff carried on full conversations at loud levels the entire three hours we were there. There is a cool couch that had someone laying on it the entire time, watching Netflix on his phone without headphones. Staff seemed to know him and went over several times - not to politely ask to be considerate of other guests - but to chat about what he was watching. Ultimately, this is not a place that values the personal space of others - that can be a great thing when people run into friends or chat with the friendly staff. But it also creates a cacophany of sound that makes your own conversation or work challenging. This was my first visit so l'll give it another shot but not a good first look. read more

This place (coffee wise) just isn't the same, the past three times I've went my vanilla chia latte has been absolutely awful. Used to be the best place to get one. I would have let them know in person but I just feel like it's not my job to let them know how to do theirs. The gentleman who used to be there a lot who made them did them perfectly. Sadly I never see him anymore. I still enjoy everything else they have to offer which I why there are three stars but unfortunately I don't think I'll be back until I hear it's top notch again. $7 (I always tip) for an latte just isn't worth it. read more

so I know one of the employees their. Olivia and she is so so so good at making coffee and u all should go their and drink her coffee she slept over my house and made me coffee and I love her coffee and I'm not saying everyone does just try it read more

Divine setting! Roaster on site! Bring friends, come solo with book or laptop, or just hangout and enjoy the music. Best coffee in town. read more

The iced coffee is brewed to perfection! Not to mention, I love how they support local business by selling various treats, jewelry pieces and clothing made by local craftsmen. The Dalai Java is the best coffee shop BY FAR in Canandaigua!! Starbucks doesn't stand a chance! read more

As a resident of Canandaigua, I frequently come to the Dali Java as a throughly enjoy their coffee, and their new location is a great place to come do work. Sometimes the staff is a bet loud however, I really do enjoy the new location and the cafe vibes that I experience here. read more

Great coffee great atmosphere! I try to go at least once a week to get my caffeine fix would recommend to everyone! If quality coffee is important to you definitely stop here. read more

Coffee is great, small place, we sat for awhile waiting to go on the Canandaigua food tour. First it's all about the coffee here and the real reason to go! But we got both the coffee and the drama lol! The owner here is very nice, however other shop owners nearby come into her shop with all types of dramatic stories. So if you want to hear some "local talk" hang around for some doozies! The one star minus is for the drama...but it's all about the coffee! read more