Great service and selection is amazing. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable about the products…read moreand processes.

I don't drink coffee, so I suppose my opinion about coffee places is a bit under-seasoned, but…read moreUnion Place seems like a good one. Super high ceilings, local art on the walls, comfortable seats, and friendly folks behind the counter. While I don't drink coffee, I was purchasing nine pounds of coffee (it's a stocking stuffer in our family) for other people. It seems like Union Place typically has an excellent and varied selection of different beans, but it was too close to Christmas and they were running low on it all. My friend came out from behind the counter, and helped my navigate what was still available. I got a lot of beans, they ground them for me for the right filters (while I sat in a very comfortable chair), and I was out of there. If you actually drink coffee, I bet you'll like this place even better than I do.

Every time I come here I'm greeted with warmth. The food is amazing, the drinks are well-made and…read morecreative, and the staff is always so sweet and kind. Genuinely so happy this is so close to me (but dangerous for my wallet, as I have to resist the urge to come here everyday). The atmosphere is lovely and there's plenty of seating. The tables and chairs are comfy and inviting, and I have never seen a single thing out of place. I challenge you to find a spec of dust. Definitely stop by here and see for yourself, and grab something tasty, too!

Layali is one of my favorite places to visit when I want to relax or get some studying done. The…read moreatmosphere is beautiful, modern, and has a luxurious feel that makes it a great place to unwind. During this visit, I ordered a hot pistachio latte, a small iced caramel latte with cold foam, and a slice of tiramisu. The presentation was beautiful, but the food and drinks didn't quite live up to the appearance. The iced caramel latte tasted a bit watery, which has been my experience on more than one visit, and the hot pistachio latte was just okay. The biggest disappointment was the tiramisu. It was overly soaked in coffee, didn't taste very fresh, and wasn't what I expected. One thing I really appreciated was the service. The cashier was incredibly kind and accommodating. Since I'm currently pregnant and can only have decaf coffee, she made sure my order was clearly communicated to the team, which I was very grateful for. The café itself is aesthetically beautiful, although we did have to wipe down our table because there were crumbs left from the previous guests. The seating is nice, but the chairs could be more comfortable if you plan to stay for an extended period. My only other suggestion would be to improve customer engagement at the register. On a few visits, it has felt like employees finished conversations with coworkers before helping customers. Overall, I enjoy coming to Layali because the ambiance is one of the best in Rochester. While I think the coffee and desserts could be more consistent, I'd still return to enjoy the atmosphere and give more of the menu a try.

I was instantly charmed as I walked into Mercury Coffee Co. The vibes are perfect. Just everything…read moreyou'd want in a cozy coffee shop. Lovely decor and plants surround you. Would be a great location to hunker down with a book or journal while enjoying your drink of choice. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed. We took our drink to go. Parking was easy. There is a parking lot located conveniently behind the building. The seasonal drink choices were fun. I chose the lake breeze. I was able to remove the coconut. They were happy to do this and just let me know it might take a moment longer to make. The wait was not long at all and the drink was delicious. The dried yuzu was a nice touch. I was so happy to finally visit and will be back.

So I came back recently after a name refresh due to some issue with a coffee spot in the Pacific…read moreNorthwest, and I'm glad I did because this little jewel of a spot makes some fabulous coffee drinks! If you have the opportunity, try the breakfast focaccia -- it's delicious. The one available when we went was egg, cheese and sausage, and it was wonderfully yeasty. It's a big slice, so it's definitely shareable. The coffee drinks are inventive and really interesting flavor-wise. My only wish is that they were available in a larger 18-20 oz. size! They also have some outdoor seating in the back for warmer weather. I came in through the back this time, so I assume they have seating in the front as well. Last time I was here, the weather was cold. Parking is available on the street or in the lot in the back. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Good healthy variety. Strawberry bubble tea was a nice treat on a warm day. The bowls are filling…read moreand made as you wish. Tables were clean and the staff outgoing. This is a good quick hit when I'm in the area.

Stopped in for lunch during the week while I was on the road for work. It was a bit odd trying to…read moreget into the parking lot, but once I was in, it was easy. Food was delicious and Tai Chi is one of my favorites so I try to stop in if I am at any of their locations. The chicken rice bowl with the thai dressing is my absolute favorite.

I was so excited to finally try Golden Harvest! I'd heard great things and was happy to find a…read moreMennonite bakery in Rochester. The bakery is also deaf-owned and ASL accessible. When I got there, the line was out the door. The line moved pretty fast and the wait for the food wasn't too long. Even though it was very busy, they had ample seating that was decently spaced-out. They also had a lot of natural light which made for a very nice environment. The baked goods selection was amazing, and I already know that I'm going to return many times to try more. I'm especially excited to try one of their soft pretzels in the future, as there isn't really a good soft pretzel place in Rochester. They also had some pies and other local goods to buy including dog treats. This time, I got a cinnamon roll, the cinnamon bun latte, and a BLT. All were delicious!

I don't really understand the hype. I went Wednesday of last week, I was there probably around…read more8:30ish. There was only one cinnamon roll and that one was a day old. They had a lot of the carrot ones. The donut case was full. I got my dad two apple fritters -he said he's had better. He also had a raspberry filled. He said it was okay. My mom had a lemon filled donut, she said it was missing the tartness that lemon has. I also got her a cinnamon apple one filled one she said it was pretty good. I had a croissant. It was very dry. I had to microwave it. It was not anything special. There was some fudge and honey. There was a big dining area. This not a place I just have to go to. I can take it or leave it. I thought there would be more breads and bakery pastries.

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!

Eclectic spot on Park Ave with food options. I ordered a smoothie which was only $5 and was super…read morerefreshing. Drinks didn't take very long to be ready but the food did take a bit more time on a busy Sunday morning. There's inside and outside seating. I appreciated the heating lamps outside as well!

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.

Finally stopped in for my first visit! This whole time I thought I could only find them at Strong-…read moreso glad I looked it up! It's so cute and so well organized and they have SO much coffee. The service was friendly and quick and I LOVE their charts to help a girl out. Charts showing their lightest to darkest blend AND charts showing how light or dark they can make your coffee !

This place is definitely every RIT student's life savior. Be it early morning or late night, the…read morecuppa joe here is always welcome. I'm pretty sure I can say this on behalf of every current student at RIT (or alumni for that matter) that at some point or another in their RIT life, Java's has rescued them from the clutches of the vortex known as "Finals Week". But in all seriousness this place is all sorts of cool and vibrant and chic and possibly every other synonym in that family of words. Old organic furniture with awesome vinyl album covered walls and the warmth like that of a true hipster coffee house make this a win-win-win for me. Oh, and their staff is so homely and nice and kind. Try their Kashmiri chai (or Kava). You're welcome.

Java Wally's is a great place to get away from the office or campus life here at RIT. Excellent…read morecoffee beverages at reasonable prices and has all the charm of your neighborhood coffee shop. It's unique charm is no doubt due (at least in part) to the fact that it isn't run by the campus dining services. They lease the space and operate independently. They also have some great bake goods.

Before I started working here I had only tried the coffee once and it wasn't bad but in espresso…read moreform? SOO GOOD. Now that I work here: I can proudly recommend coffees to people. By the way... "Witchs Brew" is a dark robust roast that tastes like the literal Cold Brews but hot.

Wide variety of hot and cold beverages are available. Service is prompt and it is a great place to…read morestop when you are waiting for someone at a medical appointment or procedure. Conveniently located in the main lobby. Great place to try new drinks, which are posted daily.