The inside of this coffee shop is very large so there's plenty of places to sit. It looked like they have live music there too on some days. My cappuccino I ordered was great, but it took over 10 minutes to get it which seemed a bit excessive, especially because I was on-the-go. There were a few people ahead of me and it seemed like they were waiting for about the same amount of time. The coffee I ordered wasn't too extravagant, a cappuccino with oatmilk and caramel flavor. The workers behind the counter just didn't seem like they had much urgency (chatting with each other and checking their phones). read more

Their espresso is one of my favorites! Every espresso forward drink I've had here has been top notch. It's for bitterness, sweetness, a fantastic mouthfeel and I would highly recommend it. Prices are a bit outrageous, some of their small drinks are almost $8 and it's irritating but it's 100% on me for that decision. I wish I had taken note of the different drink names but I did not. The baristas are always kind and make some delicious drinks! It's an awesome spot to sit and relax! read more

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Wish I knew about this place sooner!!! Wow their coffee was amazing. Service was so friendly and patient. The coffee shop is peaceful, even places to sit outside too. The cheesecake is next on my list. I was told that's a must try! Oh, I got their hot latte with their SF flavors which were delicious! Didn't have that gross after taste IYKYK read more

Comestibles and Potables. DOCR has raised their local appeal over the years. Their first location was in another corner on Main Street and now landed in their current location for awhile. Their drink products are great. I was amazed by The Versailles. WOW. Felt like Seattle.... finally ART in a cup -- not visually, but with my tastebuds. Amazing combo of flavors. *applauses* Pastries looked good. Vibe. Dark. Dark wood. Local art. They have Open Mic Monday nights. Curious. Place is ALWAYS PACKED with all kinds of people. Music is a tad too loud for me. Hospitality. Knowledgeable and friendly. Of note. Metered street parking on Main Street and metered lot parking nearby. Loo cleaned and stocked. Overall. Good place to get good coffee, pastry, and meet up with friends. Wear headphones if you want to try to work. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - The Versailles. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I know this is a coffee shop but I absolute love the hot chocolate they have here. It is so rich and the vibes in the coffee shop are unbeatable. You will not be disappointed read more

This is my favorite coffee spot to hang out and have high quality drinks. The service is amazing, friendly staff. If you want a good treat, try one of the exotic coffees they have posted on the board. I like that they have different coffees often and you can also purchase the coffee there or online. Great place in the heart of downtown Rochester. read more

Comforting and decadent hot chocolate and great seasonal offerings. Check the printed menu for specific limited time specials. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Amazing hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

This place is such a gem, located in the heart of downtown Rochester! I love the layout of the space, where you walk in and it has a small set of stairs that then leads up and into the long, narrow shop space with the ordering counter in the very back and various tables and seating areas throughout between the front and the back. There is even a small stage for live music/performances, which is a lovely and very fitting touch for a coffee shop! Obviously, having the set of stairs in the front makes it a lot less accessible. I came here with my friend who is on crutches right now and she was able to make it up the stairs with minimal difficulty, but given that there are many kinds of disabilities and I don't believe I saw a ramp to go up beside the stairs nor a back entrance that would allow people to come in at that slightly higher height level, this is a significant concern accessibility-wise. The space is moody, while also being very coffee shop like. I have known of people going on first dates here and it feels very fitting! It's a very cute space and offers a bit more on top of just coffee drinks, so it really lives up to its "dessert" name. I got an iced matcha (it was not the worst, but also not the best that I've had) and the tiramisu cheesecake (pretty good, but still not one of the better cheesecakes I've had). Both were good and the perfect afternoon snack. This place is lovely for all kinds of reasons, so definitely check it out if you need a pick me up next time you're in Rochester! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Dessert Oasis ordering counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I've been coming to this place for the past 6 years and love it every time! I'll admit, the Kerouac tea is not the same since they brought it back :( Nonetheless, the atmosphere is always comfortable and the coffee always great! Workers are always happy to serve you and open night mic's have been so lovely since they brought them back. Open late for study sessions, too! 10/10 would recommend. read more

This place hits every time. This is my absolute favorite location of Dessert Oasis. I just love the decor, you feel like you are in a movie or a TV show enjoying your coffee and desserts. The mocha here is so nicely roasted and sweet, it is an enjoyable cup! Their tiramisu cheesecake was so tender and flavorful, the perfect hybrid of tiramisu and cheesecake combination. And even though this place does fill up on a Saturday night, you can usually find a nice spot to sit. The people working here are always nice, it is a really fun night. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

This place is the bomb! Such an amazing vibe and place to chill with your friends. The cheesecake was nice and moist and such a great flavor. I love Oreo things and this cheesecake was no exception. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Oreo cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

If you have ever heard of this place, i'm sure you know they're famous for their cheesecake. They have such unique flavor options and it's so rich and delicious. I tried the peach cheesecake and the oreo cheesecake and they were both delicious. Great customer service and as soon as you walk in, it smells DELICIOUS like the best coffee ever. Very cute and cozy vibes. read more

This is the second time we come here since we live out of state and we were not disappointed! Best coffee we've ever had!! We had the honey cinnamon iced latte with oat milk and the vanilla iced latte with oat milk! The chocolate chip cookies were nice, warm, and chewy! Loved this spot and will always try and make an attempt at picking up a cup of joe when in Michigan! Super cute spot too! Cozy! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Super cute coffee spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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This drink is so bad sorry do not get!! It tastes like wood and chemicals. It is so gross !!!!!! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - High roller - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

A true coffee house with minimal emphasis on snacks and great attention to coffee drinks, tea and atmosphere. Desert is an ideal place for taking a break from shopping, meeting a friend or just relaxing with a great cup of coffee. Service is good, atmosphere is comfortable and the prices are worth the excellent quality. Will definitely come here again read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Go for a walk afterwards, especially at Christmas time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Coffee and barista were exemplary! The coffee is divine, very smooth with a good kick!

Alright, I've become a bigger coffee snob since I last reviewed five years ago. I came here twice recently and got a pour over and cortado (both made using their Brazil Bom Cafe beans). I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the pour over! There was a hint of strawberry acidic and the chocolate after taste was tasty. I love that you can ask them which beans you want to try for the pour over. Definitely willing to come back to try other blends. I got the cortado the second time and it was presented beautifully with carefully crafted latte art (pretty impressive since cortados are small) but the drink itself was slightly bitter and a bit watery. Overall, the taste itself was boring and I probably wouldn't get this again. Happy to come back to the nice vibes and live music eventually and try out more coffee! I definitely need to try the desserts again next time. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Cortado! Beautiful latte art but slightly burnt espresso and overall slightly watery and a bit boring. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Great vibe and delicious coffee, will definitely be back soon . It had a nice mix of families, couples, young and old. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Cappuccino and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Took almost 1/2 hour to get a chai iced latte and an order of 4 puffed pastries (requested to not be warmed up) to go. The pastries were heated despite the request to not be, as they were for breakfast tomorrow and staff forgot to give us 2 of the pastries. When we called regarding the missing pastries they said they were putting them in a handled bag which the other 2 were to be put in also. Why would they be placed on the counter with the drink if they were not done bagging them? We also couldn't understand why then there was no attempt by staff to provide the other pastries prior to us leaving. After all that, the Manager offered to refund the missing items only (of course we are not going to pay for items not provided). Almost 30 minutes for an iced drink to go and staff couldn't manage to ensure all 4 pastries were provided to us before leaving, really!?! read more

"I got friends in low places". "Where the coffee grinds and the muffins take my blues away". "I'll be ok" "Blame it all on my tooth, I showed up at 2" "Again, To your caffeine affair" "Ordered dark and then light, it felt pretty right, then the blueberry muffins went bare" "They saw the surprise, the tears in my eyes, as I ordered the bran one instead" "But I'll just make due, more coffee for me and then you, and you'll never hear me complain!!!!!" See chorus at top - go here - drink coffee - and tip the baristas. read more

This is exactly what a coffeehouse should be. There's rarely a time I find myself in downtown Rochester where I don't stop at Desert oasis for some type of delicious brewed beverage. Everything is crafted with the best of care. They roast their own beans, and they even make their own syrups for lattes and cappuccinos. I've never been disappointed by a drink from Desert oasis read more

Cute study spot with great coffee! Love the vibes here and the workers are extremely friendly :)

3.5/5, rounded to 4/5 I got the iced honey cinnamon latte with oat milk and half flavor ("half sweet"). I enjoyed it quite a lot, although it had significantly more milk flavor than coffee flavor (maybe because I said half flavor?). It was around $5 and gave a lot for the cost, at least compared to Ann Arbor heh. There are also some nice bakery items we didn't try but might next time. A nice place to chill :) read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte, Honey Cinnamon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I am a very simple person when it comes to coffee. I like a strong brew with just cream and sugar. I don't like fancy syrups or flavors. Yesterday i asked which pour over the barista recommended. She said Guatemala. I trusted her judgment and it was probably the best coffee i ever had, no exaggeration. So good in fact that i drank it black which i never do. It was just so good on its own. My friends ordered a lavender latte and a vanilla honey latte i believe? And both loved theirs as well. We shared the gluten free cheesecake and it was divine. So rich and flavorful. Great little spot, and dont forget to tip the employees. They work hard and they are super kind :) read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Gluten free chocolate cheesecake and lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

The staff here is doing the absolute best they can! And Dessert Oasis coffee roasts the quality of a coffee snob's dream. Their syrups are house made (and all vegan, I think?). I will go out of my way to visit this location, because the setup is so great. The inside seating is obviously all shut down, but there are a couple tables outside. I ordered a caramel latte with nonfat milk. They first made me a caraway latte, which was actually very delicious! But not what I ordered, so I asked them to correct the order and they did it without any issue at all! I love this place. read more

the matcha tea and pumpkin tea me and my friend received were very gorgeous and tasted yummy ambiance was so chill and cozy lovely experience would recommend stopping by for a coffee, or tea if your not into coffee! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Matcha tea & sessional pumpkin tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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So delicious! Everything about Dessert Oasis is wonderful. Such a nice ambiance and the staff is so nice. Their drinks and cheesecake is amazing! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Cheesecake and another type of cake! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I parked in 20 minute parking and was so mad about it. I would have loved to sit and chill here, the ambiance is perfect. Just a chill cafe. Had an Americano with 4 shots of espresso, it was perfect. This is a place I could hang at all day. The front desk at the hotel I stayed at says Dessert Oasis has live music on weekends. Wish I had time to go, sounds great. read more

Always have the best experience when I come here! Definitely a staple in Rochester. They have the absolute best customer service and are always so kind. Highly recommend everyone try's this place. The drinks, ambiance and service deserve 100 stars read more

Amazing tea lattes and cakes, the service is always speedy and staff is always kind. Vibes are spot on

I came in for dessert with my friend. The pictures are very different from the inside. Their website is really cool. They were extremely busy at 9:30 pm, which is usually odd for a coffee place. That's awesome! They had many tables set up and the owner was really nice. They had really cool products too, such as a coffee bean candle. If you like candles, you should definitely purchase it! The staff was really friendly as well. My friend ordered two chai tea lattes and the triple chocolate cheesecake. My friend forgot to say almond milk for my latte and I asked the man who was making it to use almond milk and without any hesitation he did. The chai latte was really good. They make it in house and it had a lot of flavor. Definitely better than Starbucks 5/5. On the other hand, the cheesecake was a bit too rich for our liking. I actually didn't want the triple chocolate, I just couldn't finish my own. They had a wide variety of cheesecake and I highly recommend the others. They all looked good, but this one was just too much chocolate (which I suppose the name suggests). I think that this is a really nice family owned coffee shop. The owner is really passionate about the business and I think that he should definitely add a Birmingham location. He was a really nice guy and very excited about their hand sanitizer that his son had been certified to make. I highly recommend checking them and that out! I will definitely be back! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Triple chocolate cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Hmm, I'm not sure what good this review will do, but here goes anyways.. I usually frequent the RO location but I stop by here when I'm getting my car serviced at the dealership down the road. Same coffee, different experience. Like the remodel. I never feel compelled to stay here though, mostly because I don't actually want to *be* in Rochester; I'd rather be some place cooler. But it's convenient, it's the original location, and there's a trail nearby. Anyways service is usually good. Today was a little weird though - I approached the counter, 3 baristas working, it wasn't busy at all, no one else in line - and two different people told me "we'll be right with you". Pleasant enough, but also I'm used to being helped right away, at least here.. at the RO location the register is far away from where they make coffee so I can understand sometimes I'm not helped right away there. Anyways, I did get helped right away by the second person who said they will be right with me. Strangely though, later, I saw the first person who told me that, actually assisting a customer. I assumed he was a kitchen person because he came out from the back and was doing something at the prep station. Why didn't he help me in the first place? I kinda did the whole "feign being not ready and look at the menu more" as a way apologize for actually being ready to order but unable to do so.. Maybe he was busy making something. But there was 3 people back there, I was the only person in line. I didn't wait long, but it's just something I noticed. I got the Costa Rica natural pour over and wasn't impressed. Frankly, I haven't been impressed with DOCR coffee in a minute. I was liking it last last year (2021) when they had some good Guatemalans. I think there was an Ethiopian that year that was really good too But lately, as in the most recent batch of coffees, they are all tasting the same. They are lacking depth and aren't as well-rounded or smooth as they could be. Or even lively. I've had every one of the most recent coffees, even that expensive Mexican a few months back, and that one wasn't even worth writing home about, for like $7 or whatever it was for a cup. I can still get a decent latte or Americano at any of DOCR but I'd like to see them step up their pour over game or roast differently. Maybe this isn't the best selection of coffees they've had. Otherwise, it's getting to be too acidic for my taste; if you want an idea of what I think excellent coffee tastes like, or where I gauge coffee from, try Onyx's "Southern Weather". I've written reviews at coffee shops before and I imagine most higher ups who read the review probably think I don't know what I'm talking about, or they are arrogant in their practices. But I respect people and businesses that stand behind their products but also are open to criticism. read more

Cute local coffee shop that offers a lot of seating! Seems to be a hot spot in downtown Rochester. It's always busy with many groups of friends hanging out. It truly has a cozy and inviting ambiance. They have live music on select nights too. Great coffee & tons of cheesecake and crepe options to choose from. I just wouldn't recommend getting their almond milk...maybe it's just me, but something didn't taste right about it. The staff is super friendly and smiley, if you're in the area I definitely recommend this place! read more

Love coffee served in a mug with latte art! My crepe was delicious and the shop had a cool ambiance. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Lounge seating area, latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Imagine your Saturday morning, John Mayer on the radio, a cup of your favorite hot beverage and a slice of cheesecake to go along with it. This is what Dessert Oasis has to offer you! This is a great place to catch up with friends, do a bit of work or just chill with a good book. It's in the middle of downtown Rochester so beware of parking and make sure you keep an eye out for your parking meter! Otherwise, a great spot to hang out and just grab a drink. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Oreo cheesecake and hot cocoa :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

This place has a really nice chilled vibe. Was here when they had some live music. Place isn't too loud, can have a conversation easily. The lattes was just okay, was expecting to have a nice design on it, I guess not. The crepes are pretty good, we make French crepes all the time and I can say that they can work on their dough a little more. But the filling was good. Haven't tried any of the other deserts, but they sure look amazing. read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Caramel latte- crepe with ice cream and berries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

First of all, the ambiance in this place is awesome -- very chill. Vintage hardwood floors, old brick with artwork hanging on the wall, and drinks written on chalkboards. Just a cool vibe. Second, I ordered a dirty chai latte and normally, I have to ask dozens of questions because I have an allergy to artificial sweeteners. I walk up to the cashier and ask him if it's made from a mix and he tells me that they make the chai from scratch everyday! The. He tells me that he'll go double check the ingredients and he went to the person who made the mix and asked. My drink was super spicy and strong -- like a chai should be! I could taste the cardamom! The staff is super happy and the place is kept very clean and supports artists. What a great place to support! read more

A great local coffee shop with a nice vibe. The coffee is always pretty and flavor packed, plus I love that it's served in glass if you plan to dine in. I've had a few pasties here and they were all VERY delicious. There is a lot of room to sit and work or mingle with friends but it's always pretty busy. It has more of a dark and cozy vibe than modern which is nice. My only really complaint is that it always seems a little dusty, like they haven't had a deep clean in a year. read more

My fav local coffee joint in downtown Rochester. They have plenty of chairs, sofas, tables for you to catch up with a friend or so some studying (free wi-fi). There's public and meter parking available so it's easy to get to. My classic is the Cortado with Oat Milk. Next time, I'll have to check out the Banana Nutella Cheesecake, which was highly recommended by some colleagues. The baristas are always very friendly and informative about the various roasts. There's a lot of locals that come in and families as well, which is a great mix of clients. On certain nights, they will have live bands playing which makes this place quite unique. Definitely check it out if you haven't! read more

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters - Cortado w/oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

The baristas do a great job serving up excellent brews. The cheesecake is to die for! Some cozy seating areas and small tables to work or socialize. Have not been there for the entertainment. A bit dark and back door area could use some tidying up. It's been very neglected and very dirty. Definitely don't want to enter through the back door read more